Discover the Soundtrack of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains

Tune in to the Traditional Melodies Near You.

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We’ve curated weekly and monthly recurring events to help you plan your adventure.

What to Expect

Music. Song. Dance.

The Blue Ridge region mirrors the rest of the nation in hosting an energetic mix of musical styles.

Pop, classical, jazz, blues, rock, gospel, country—these are all here.

In addition the Blue Ridge has an unmatched legacy of traditional music and dance.

These are the songs, tunes, and dances carried on largely outside of formal music instruction or the commercial drive of popular culture.

The Virginia Blue Ridge Music Trails guides travelers to the many public settings in which Blue Ridge folk music and dance thrive today.

Women’s stringband, circa 1940s. Ferrum, Virginia. <br> (Blue Ridge Heritage Archives, Ferrum College/Franklin County Bicentennial Collection)
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Stevie Barr & the Mastertones performing at the Blue Ridge Folklife Festival, 2014. Ferrum, Virginia. <br> (Blue Ridge Heritage Archives, Ferrum College)
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About the Music Trail
About the Music Trail

Find the music

These are recurring events that happen along the trail: monthly, weekly, or annually.

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Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
30 Oct
October 30, 2023    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Front Porch - Charlottesville
Come join everybody at the Front Porch every Monday and Wednesday for an awesome Old-time jam. All are welcomed and are guaranteed to have a [...]
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Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
01 Nov
November 1, 2023    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Front Porch - Charlottesville
Come join everybody at the Front Porch every Monday and Wednesday for an awesome Old-time jam. All are welcomed and are guaranteed to have a [...]
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Apple Harvest (Drive-Thru) Festival
04 Nov
November 4, 2023 - November 5, 2023    
All Day
Albemarle Cider Works and Vintage Virginia Apples
Come together to listen to great music and enjoy workshops, food, apple products, and a variety of craft vendors for an entire day! The Apple [...]
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Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
06 Nov
November 6, 2023    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Front Porch - Charlottesville
Come join everybody at the Front Porch every Monday and Wednesday for an awesome Old-time jam. All are welcomed and are guaranteed to have a [...]
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Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
08 Nov
November 8, 2023    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Front Porch - Charlottesville
Come join everybody at the Front Porch every Monday and Wednesday for an awesome Old-time jam. All are welcomed and are guaranteed to have a [...]
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James River Bluegrass Association Jam Session
09 Nov
November 9, 2023    
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Madison Heights Community Center
This monthly gathering is part membership meeting and part informal bluegrass jam session. Visitors are welcome‚ and the first visit is free. The JMBA also [...]
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Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
13 Nov
November 13, 2023    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Front Porch - Charlottesville
Come join everybody at the Front Porch every Monday and Wednesday for an awesome Old-time jam. All are welcomed and are guaranteed to have a [...]
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Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
15 Nov
November 15, 2023    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Front Porch - Charlottesville
Come join everybody at the Front Porch every Monday and Wednesday for an awesome Old-time jam. All are welcomed and are guaranteed to have a [...]
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Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
20 Nov
November 20, 2023    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Front Porch - Charlottesville
Come join everybody at the Front Porch every Monday and Wednesday for an awesome Old-time jam. All are welcomed and are guaranteed to have a [...]
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Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
22 Nov
November 22, 2023    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Front Porch - Charlottesville
Come join everybody at the Front Porch every Monday and Wednesday for an awesome Old-time jam. All are welcomed and are guaranteed to have a [...]
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Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
27 Nov
November 27, 2023    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Front Porch - Charlottesville
Come join everybody at the Front Porch every Monday and Wednesday for an awesome Old-time jam. All are welcomed and are guaranteed to have a [...]
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Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
29 Nov
November 29, 2023    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Front Porch - Charlottesville
Come join everybody at the Front Porch every Monday and Wednesday for an awesome Old-time jam. All are welcomed and are guaranteed to have a [...]
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Events on October 30, 2023
30 Oct
Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
30 Oct 23
Charlottesville
Events on November 1, 2023
01 Nov
Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
1 Nov 23
Charlottesville
Events on November 4, 2023
04 Nov
Apple Harvest (Drive-Thru) Festival
4 Nov 23
North Garden
Events on November 6, 2023
06 Nov
Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
6 Nov 23
Charlottesville
Events on November 8, 2023
08 Nov
Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
8 Nov 23
Charlottesville
Events on November 9, 2023
09 Nov
James River Bluegrass Association Jam Session
9 Nov 23
Madison Heights
Events on November 13, 2023
13 Nov
Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
13 Nov 23
Charlottesville
Events on November 15, 2023
15 Nov
Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
15 Nov 23
Charlottesville
Events on November 20, 2023
20 Nov
Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
20 Nov 23
Charlottesville
Events on November 22, 2023
22 Nov
Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
22 Nov 23
Charlottesville
Events on November 27, 2023
27 Nov
Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
27 Nov 23
Charlottesville
Events on November 29, 2023
29 Nov
Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
29 Nov 23
Charlottesville