by Doug Thompson | Sep 4, 2020 | Entertainment
A virtual Floyd Radio show, an in-person Cruise In, yard sales galore and others things will tempt us this Labor Day weekend as we try to navigate the pandemic-driven three-day weekend in our area. Hillsville’s annual Carroll County Flea Market and Gun Show is...
by Doug Thompson | Jul 1, 2017 | Musings
Music and dancing at The Friday Night Jamboree in Floyd — a historic venue that celebrates Old Time and Bluegrass music in the Blue Ridge Mountains and Southwestern Virginia. The dancing portion of Friday Night’s show featured the Earl White String Band,...
by Doug Thompson | May 27, 2017 | Musings
Fantastic weather, a good crowd and a great time at the opening day of Chantilly Farms BBQ & Bluegrass Festival Friday. The annual festival kicked off at noon and played into the night for the first day of the three days of music, food, arts, crafts and fun at the...
by Doug Thompson | Dec 12, 2016 | Afflicting, Musings, Video
The youngsters took control of The Country Store stage Saturday night as two talented musical groups of kids did right by Bluegrass and Old-Time Country Music. Shadow Grass and Gravel Road both showcase young musicians in the early to mid teens but their covers of the...
by Doug Thompson | Feb 6, 2016 | Musings
Good crowds at The Friday Night Jamboree at the Country Store and a free music night at Dogtown Roadhouse kept downtown Floyd hopping to begin the weekend on a cold night. Dancers young and old packed the floor to hear old time music and Bluegrass at the Country...
