
LOOK, LISTEN, AND LEARN
Here are some of our favorite musical sites that honor the past and set the stage for the future.
The Crooked Road, Virginia's Heritage Music Trail, Big Stone Gap, toll-free 1-866-686-6874. Sites and museums along the trail include the Ralph Stanley Museum and Traditional Mountain Music Center, Clintwood, (276) 926-8550; Country Cabin II, Norton, (276) 679-2632; Carter Family Fold, Carter Family Memorial Music Center, Hiltons, (276) 386-6054; Birthplace of Country Music Museum, Bristol, (276) 645-0035; Blue Ridge Music Center, Galax, (276) 236-5309, and the Blue Ridge Institute, Ferrum, (540) 365-4416.
FEEL THE BEAT
Experience the best music of the region, and the world, at these festivals and events.
April-June: Virginia Arts Festival, Hampton Roads area 877-741-2787
May-June: Hampden-Sydney Music Festival, Hampden-Sydney (434) 223-6273
July: FloydFest, Floyd (540) 745-3378
August: Old Fiddlers Convention, Galax (276) 236-8541
August: 6th Annual Norfolk Latino Music Festival, Norfolk (757) 441-2345
UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL
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