Saturday
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. more12:00 PM - Acoustic Impressions
1:20 PM - David Simpkins
David Simpkins is an award-winning original Americana singer-songwriter from Radford, Virginia. David Simpkins has been actively entertaining audiences for over 35 years. David has been focusing on writing and performing his own songs and will be joined with a special group of friends to help him continue this tradition at Steppin Out!
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David Simpkins is an award-winning original Americana singer-songwriter from Radford, Virginia. David Simpkins has been actively entertaining audiences for over 35 years. David has been focusing on writing and performing his own songs and will be joined with a special group of friends to help him continue this tradition at Steppin Out!more
2:40 PM - Kat Mills
Kat Mills is a radiant, class-act songwriter showcasing the raw energy of a single voice and acoustic guitar. A powerful range, vintage instruments, and inspiring soulful material combine to produce a clean honest sound that leaves audiences wanting more. Reminiscent of another time, commenting on today, Kat is currently based out of Blacksburg, VA and tours throughout the east and beyond. more
Kat Mills is a radiant, class-act songwriter showcasing the raw energy of a single voice and acoustic guitar. A powerful range, vintage instruments, and inspiring soulful material combine to produce a clean honest sound that leaves audiences wanting more. Reminiscent of another time, commenting on today, Kat is currently based out of Blacksburg, VA and tours throughout the east and beyond. more4:00 PM - The Acoustic Kind
A Blacksburg based folk-rock band, is familiar to anyone who has passed through the New River Valley in the last seventeen years. Formed in 1986, The Kind plays in a variety of styles that ranges from classic rock, R&B, and jazz to bluegrass and country; however, the arena which they most frequently blend their diverse influences is their huge melting pot of Grateful Dead covers.
A Blacksburg based folk-rock band, is familiar to anyone who has passed through the New River Valley in the last seventeen years. Formed in 1986, The Kind plays in a variety of styles that ranges from classic rock, R&B, and jazz to bluegrass and country; however, the arena which they most frequently blend their diverse influences is their huge melting pot of Grateful Dead covers.5:20 PM - Windfall
Windfall is a dynamic acoustic quartet featuring beautiful harmonies coupled with hot guitar, mandolin, fiddle and harmonica licks held together with a solid bottom end on acoustic bass and percussion. Specializing in Americana/Roots music, Windfall covers folk, blues, rock, Celtic, as well as many old time and bluegrass standards. More
Windfall is a dynamic acoustic quartet featuring beautiful harmonies coupled with hot guitar, mandolin, fiddle and harmonica licks held together with a solid bottom end on acoustic bass and percussion. Specializing in Americana/Roots music, Windfall covers folk, blues, rock, Celtic, as well as many old time and bluegrass standards. More6:50 PM - Crossties
Crossties plays modern bluegrass grounded in tradition. They call it bluegrass from across the tracks.
10:20 AM - Mountain Dream Cloggers from Dancers Dreams
11:00 AM - SVSDS (Southwest VA Social Dance Society)
12:00 PM - Abbott's Taekwondo AmericaThe Best in Family Martial Arts Programs site...
1:00 PM - Dance Tech Performing Arts Studio
2:00 PM - Hoopdance & Poi ball dance workshop
3:00 PM - Sapphire Ballroom Dance
4:00 PM - Blacksburg Center For Martial Arts
5:00 PM - Virginia Techniques
