11:30 AM - Blacksburg Community Band
The Blacksburg Community Band is an all-volunteer community organization formed in 1989 under the auspices of the Town of Blacksburg, Department of Parks and Recreation. The ensemble performs an eclectic mix of musical styles that are guaranteed to entertain the whole family. The program will consist of marches, Broadway show music, swing music, and other popular music well-known to most audiences. more
The Blacksburg Community Band is an all-volunteer community organization formed in 1989 under the auspices of the Town of Blacksburg, Department of Parks and Recreation. The ensemble performs an eclectic mix of musical styles that are guaranteed to entertain the whole family. The program will consist of marches, Broadway show music, swing music, and other popular music well-known to most audiences. more12:50 PM - Panjammers & Island Pan Steel Pan Orchestra
The PanJammers and Island Pan, from Blacksburg, play handcrafted steel drums, and perform a variety of Caribbean-flavored music including calypso, reggae, classical, jazz, and pop.
The PanJammers and Island Pan, from Blacksburg, play handcrafted steel drums, and perform a variety of Caribbean-flavored music including calypso, reggae, classical, jazz, and pop.2:10 PM - Savannah Shoulders Band
Savannah Shoulders is a Roanoke Valley based versatile band playing rock, funk and alternative music. Their repertoire includes original music and interpretations of both rock and alternative rock from the Beatles to Nirvana. Their sound ranges from acoustic to electric funk rock - an eclectic mix of modern music and rhythms. more
Savannah Shoulders is a Roanoke Valley based versatile band playing rock, funk and alternative music. Their repertoire includes original music and interpretations of both rock and alternative rock from the Beatles to Nirvana. Their sound ranges from acoustic to electric funk rock - an eclectic mix of modern music and rhythms. more3:30 PM - Ministers of Soul
The Ministers of Soul is plays classic soul, R&B, blues & funk. Front man Hoppie Vaughan is one of Southwest Virginia's hardest working musicians and you can see why when the Ministers of Soul hit the Steppin' Out stage.
The Ministers of Soul is plays classic soul, R&B, blues & funk. Front man Hoppie Vaughan is one of Southwest Virginia's hardest working musicians and you can see why when the Ministers of Soul hit the Steppin' Out stage.4:50 PM - Josh Charles
Josh Charles may have won the ultimate endorsement for a New Orleans style singer/pianist: that of New Orleans' great musical ambassador, blues/jazz legend Dr. John. Charles became a protégé of Dr. John at the age of 14, incorporating much of his mentor's style and philosophy into his own musicianship. Of Charles' debut album 'Love, Work Money' Dr. John said "Josh Charles can play them keys." more
Josh Charles may have won the ultimate endorsement for a New Orleans style singer/pianist: that of New Orleans' great musical ambassador, blues/jazz legend Dr. John. Charles became a protégé of Dr. John at the age of 14, incorporating much of his mentor's style and philosophy into his own musicianship. Of Charles' debut album 'Love, Work Money' Dr. John said "Josh Charles can play them keys." more6:10 PM - 3 Minute Lovin'
The band has embarked on mission to recover the early roots of country and rock music in the "Bakersfield" sounds of Buck Owens, Tommy Collins, Don Rich and so on -- musicians that shaped the influence of 50's rock and 60' surf tones that the band reproduces in their movin' and shakin' classic American music. More
The band has embarked on mission to recover the early roots of country and rock music in the "Bakersfield" sounds of Buck Owens, Tommy Collins, Don Rich and so on -- musicians that shaped the influence of 50's rock and 60' surf tones that the band reproduces in their movin' and shakin' classic American music. More7:30 PM - Sol & Funk Root
Sol is a world-class guitarist, bassist, songwriter, and recording artist who began his musical experiences performing with blues luminaries such as Guitar Gabriel, Captain Luke, and Cool John Ferguson. Sol has studied a variety of fingerpicking styles at which he excels, and he plays an array of original, traditional, and cover songs. His talent stretches from fiery rock to laid-back jazz, and from funky innovative grooves to soulful ballads, always drawing on a deep background in blues.
Sol is a world-class guitarist, bassist, songwriter, and recording artist who began his musical experiences performing with blues luminaries such as Guitar Gabriel, Captain Luke, and Cool John Ferguson. Sol has studied a variety of fingerpicking styles at which he excels, and he plays an array of original, traditional, and cover songs. His talent stretches from fiery rock to laid-back jazz, and from funky innovative grooves to soulful ballads, always drawing on a deep background in blues.8:50 PM - The Lee Boys
The Lee Boys are one of America’s finest African-American sacred steel ensembles. Each member of this family group began making music between the ages of 7 and 8 in the House of God church they attended in Perrine, FL. Here they underwent a rigorous course of training in a variety of musical instruments, including lap and pedal steel guitars. more
The Lee Boys are one of America’s finest African-American sacred steel ensembles. Each member of this family group began making music between the ages of 7 and 8 in the House of God church they attended in Perrine, FL. Here they underwent a rigorous course of training in a variety of musical instruments, including lap and pedal steel guitars. more
