Crooked Road Festival

We are pleased to collaborate with the Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail on a special celebration of the music, dance, and craftsmanship of our region.

Thursday night features Wayne Henderson, Gerald Anderson, Jimmy Edmonds, and Spencer Strickland.

Friday night features The Seldom Scene with Dudley Connell (guitar/lead and baritone vocals), Ben Eldridge (banjo and scatt singing), Lou Reid (mandolin/lead and tenor vocals), Fred Travers (dobro/lead and tenor vocals), and Ronnie Simpkins (bass/baritone vocals), plus other special guest musicians.

Saturday night features The Rickie Simpkins Quartet with Rickie Simpkins (fiddle), Avril Smith (guitar/mandolin/vocals), John Seebach (guitar/mandolin/vocals), and Stefan Custodi (bass), plus other special guest musicians. Workshops and demonstrations on dance, music, guitar making, and more will accompany these concerts, including special activities during the day on Saturday, March 22, and around the New River Valley.