For generations, the Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwest Virginia have produced an abundance of extraordinary traditional musicians. The Virginia Luthiers are steeped in those traditions and present an evening of stellar bluegrass and old-time music. As their name suggests, the
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Kelsey Waldon + None of the Above
Kelsey Waldon has become a key player in the East Nashville music community by penning songs that capture the heartland through twentysomething eyes. Waldon’s powerful alto communicates both her love of elders like Loretta Lynn and her generational connection to
Kruger Brothers + Chatham Rabbits
Born and raised in Europe, brothers Jens and Uwe Kruger started singing and playing instruments at a young age and were exposed to diverse musical influences. The brothers were performing regularly by the time they were 11 and 12 years
The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys + Vivian Leva and Riley Calcagno
The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys are a high energy, fast-paced traditional bluegrass band from the Great Smoky Mountains. Named the IBMA’s 2018 Emerging Artist of the Year, they’re a young, old-school bluegrass band emulating the style from a time before people
Mandolin Orange with the Winston-Salem Symphony
Folk duo Mandolin Orange, songwriter Andrew Marlin (vocals, mandolin, guitar, banjo) and Emily Frantz (vocals, violin, guitar), are known for their tight vocal harmonies, virtuosic instrumentation and engaging storytelling. Their sound includes elements of folk, country, bluegrass, gospel and pop,
Bill Monroe’s Sons of Bluegrass, featuring Billy Baker, Mike Compton, Tom Ewing, Doug Hutchins, and Butch Robins
Bill Monroe, the revered Father of Bluegrass, considered his Blue Grass Boys band a training ground for musicians. This concert brings together five of the musicians who shared the road and stage with Monroe for a celebration of his enduring
Crandall Creek Bluegrass at the Kimball Theatre
The Kimball Theatre in Merchants Square has the feel-good event you'll love to highlight your Memorial Day weekend on Sunday, May 26 starting at 7 pm! Crandall Creek will be performing cherished tunes from rich musical heritage of America as
John Sebastian
The Lovin’ Spoonful’s John Sebastian is not only a master musician, writer and performer, he is one of the best ambassadors American music has ever had. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Woodstock with John Sebastian.
Southland Jamboree featuring Ida Clare
For the 2018 season, Southland Jamboree will continue at the MoonDance at Midnight Pass Amphitheatre in Beaumont Centre., beginning Monday July 2 and continuing through September 3, Labor Day. We have excellent permanent stage and sound facilities, ample audience space
Ida Clare at the Plain Folk Cafe
Plain Folk Cafe is a community-oriented gathering place offering good food, good coffee, good beer, and good music in a historical setting... we're just plain folk looking to have a good time! A two-room schoolhouse built in 1913, the Pleasant Plain










