Jake Retting & Friends
2022-09-10 20:00 (America/New_York) | Dogtown Roadhouse, 302 S Locust St, Floyd, VA, 24091, United States
$8 cover ~
A night with one of our most treasured local Floyd musicians + friends! Get ready for original tunes, unique covers and a laid back vibe. Every performance Jake brings to the stage is a pleasure to hear and see!

Phlegar Hill
2022-09-16 20:00 | Dogtown Roadhouse, 302 S Locust St, Floyd, VA, 24091, United States
$8 cover ~
Phlegar Hill is a local Floyd gem and an absolute blast! Get ready to step into a world of classic rock favorites (and more) with energy that will make your Friday night one to remember!

Will Easter & The Nomads
2022-09-17 20:00 | Dogtown Roadhouse, 302 S Locust St, Floyd, VA, 24091, United States
$8 cover ~

Growing up in Stokes County in another NC “high country” of the Sauratown Mountains, Will Easter got his musical and life inspiration from a couple of powerful sources: his family and his surroundings. His family instilled in him an unwavering work ethic; his surroundings impressed on him an appreciation for the beauty of the land. Both of these are frequent tropes he draws upon in his songwriting. After moving to Boone and graduating from Appalachian State University, Will adopted the Blue Ridge as his new home. Since then, he has become a fixture in the music scene from the mountains to the piedmont, and beyond. Moreover, he has shared the spotlight with some notable folk legends, the likes of which include Jim Avett, David Childers, and Rhonda Vincent.
Will Easter has one of those voices that is like a home-cooked meal for the soul. Maybe it’s a bit rough around the edges, but that’s what makes it so believable, so relatable, so impactful. Will has the cool throwback rock edge of Tom Petty with the modern folk-Americana appeal of the Avett Brothers, but with something hard to put your finger on that could only be born out of the shadows and peaks of the North Carolina mountains. One iteration through a chorus and you’ll find yourself humming along, by the second time around you’ll be singing out loud, ready to hit the repeat button. Having said all that, where Will greatly excels is as a songwriter; he has a knack for capturing the reality of the human condition – the ugly and the beautiful, the mundane and the profound – and drawing meaning from those experiences.
– Jones House Culture and Community Center

The Wilson Springs Hotel
2022-09-23 20:00 - 23:00 | Dogtown Roadhouse, 302 S Locust St, Floyd, VA, 24091, United States
Join us for a night with The Wilson Springs Hotel!
TICKET EVENT
$8 advance/$10 day of show ~
Hailing from all parts of Virginia, The Wilson Springs Hotel is rooted in country, folk, and bluegrass. They released their self-titled debut album in the fall of 2021, and are set to tour throughout 2022. The music plays into the traditional roles within the genres, but is also taken to a unique sound that simply is The Wilson Springs Hotel. New Grass, Rockabilly, Country Rock, the list doesn’t really end.
The Wilson Springs Hotel are Jacob Ritter (lead vocals, acoustic guitar), Victor McManus (electric guitar, banjo), Brendan Boylan (fiddle), Sebastien Richard (bass), and Pat Bowdring (drums).
*All ticket purchases are non-refundable*

Zak Saltz Band
2022-09-24 20:00 | Dogtown Roadhouse, 302 S Locust St, Floyd, VA, 24091, United States
$8 cover ~
While defying traditional musical genres, the Zak Saltz Band (a/k/a “ZSB”) may best be described as a Bad Ass, Alt/Outlaw Country, Southern Rock & Blues Band that takes particular pride in putting on one hell of a live show, every time and at any place that they play, from the biggest venues and events, right down to the smallest bars and private parties.
Drawing upon years of collective experience in the music industry, ZSB understands how working together as a team with event and venue managers is so important to pulling off a great gig. ZSB always remains flexible, ready and willing to adapt to circumstances in real time as needed, while at the same time demonstrating nothing but true professionalism as a band, from load in to load out. All in order to make sure the audience has a great time!

The Jive Exchange
2022-09-30 20:00 | Dogtown Roadhouse, 302 S Locust St, Floyd, VA, 24091, United States
$8 cover ~
Soulified jazzy rock! Songs you probably know…. perhaps reinvented… and maybe some things you don’t know 🙂 If you like piano, organ, and classic keyboards, soulful sax and tasty guitar and musical drumming, this is for you!

Reggae in the Park & After Party!
2022-10-01 16:00 - 23:00 | Warren G Lineberry Park, 284 S Locust St, Floyd, VA, 24091, United States
4-9pm – Fundraiser event Reggae in The Park
9-11pm – After party inside Dogtown with ArkLight Sound System
Sky High Reggae Promotions & Dogtown Roadhouse Present: REGGAE IN THE PARK!
Join us in beautiful Warren G Lineberry Park in downtown Floyd VA for Sky High’s biggest fundraising event of the year.
Sky High Reggae Promotions facilitates peaceful enlivened multicultural, intergenerational community connections through transportive musical experiences. We create and promote local performance and education events that celebrate global healing vibrations of conscious roots reggae music in southwest Virginia. Our mission is to improve regional access to world class reggae music, support reggae artists and build bridges between multicultural community sectors.
A portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to Apple Ridge Farm in Copper Hill, a youth serving organization that transforms the lives of our community’s underserved children and families through engagement in unparalleled educational, cultural and outdoor experiences. To learn more about Apple Ridge Farm visit their website at www.appleridge.org.

Jordan Harman & The Humblebrags
2022-10-07 20:00 | Dogtown Roadhouse, 302 S Locust St, Floyd, VA, 24091, United States
$10 Cover ~
Join us for a feel good night with Jordan Harman and The Humblebrags! These guys bring soul music… Music that makes you feel good. Music that means something. We are so happy to have them return to our stage for you all to enjoy with us!

Hustle Souls
2022-10-08 20:00 | Dogtown Roadhouse, 302 S Locust St, Floyd, VA, 24091, United States
$10 Cover ~
Hustle Souls is an Asheville based band who blend dust-covered-vinyl nostalgia with modern sensibility. Horn infused soul music for fans of Dr. John, Jamiroquai or St. Paul and the Broken Bones; recently named one of “Music Connections” Hot 100 Live Unsigned Artists & Bands. Driven by a lust for songwriting, the band’s fervid live performance is heightened by undeniable instrumental prowess and 3 part vocal harmony. With relentless touring, sold out shows and major festival appearances the band has earned a reputation as one of the East Coast’s most promising acts.

Camp Culture
2022-10-14 20:00 | Dogtown Roadhouse, 302 S Locust St, Floyd, VA, 24091, United States
$8 cover ~
Previously named Out of The Blues Band, Camp Culture rebranded during the pandemic and focused on their live show during 2020/2021 to eventually return to the road. With over 4 years of touring history around the midwest and spending the last two years writing new music, these gentlemen are ready to share the stage again. From Indie Rock to those old school Doo-Wop’s, the band preserves the roots of musicianship and being able to consistently produce a memorable live performance.

The Darkside Experience
2022-10-15 20:00 - 23:00 | Dogtown Roadhouse, 302 S Locust St, Floyd, VA, 24091, United States
**TICKET EVENT**
General Admission: $15 advance price, $18 on the day of the show. Advance price tickets end 10/14 at 11:59pm. Tickets can also be purchased in person.
The sounds, the music, the lights, the experience!
Join us for an incredible night of masterfully covered Pink Floyd classics… with incredible female back up vocals, a fog machine, AND a laser & light show to complete the full experience! This band ALWAYS leaves the audience in awe.
The Darkside Experience delivers the experience of Pink Floyd – cuts from Animals, The Wall, Wish You Were Here, Dark Side of the Moon, Meddle, and more! The sounds, the music, the lights, the experience!
More from the band: Pink Floyd has long resonated as one of the greatest pioneer groups in classic rock. The landscapes and dreams they generated with their music have touched numerous generations with a longevity that still finds new ears. Their songs have touched countless hearts, shaped blissful experiences, and etched memories deeply into our souls.
The Darkside was born out of a mutual love and respect for the music of Pink Floyd.
The band is excited to bring the life and experience of Pink Floyd’s music to the area in a live arena. The Darkside Experience includes some of the valley’s most talented musicians!

Chris Timbers Band
2022-10-21 20:00 | Dogtown Roadhouse, 302 S Locust St, Floyd, VA, 24091, United States
$10 cover ~
We are extremely excited to have Chris Timbers Band on our stage for the first time! Chris Timbers is a NOVA Native, bringing you alternative soul through jazz, blues, rock, and country. You’re gonna love this show!
Learn more about Chris and his band here: christimbers.com // facebook.com/Christimbersfanpage

Seedpicker
2022-10-22 20:00 | Dogtown Roadhouse, 302 S Locust St, Floyd, VA, 24091, United States
$8 cover ~
The vision of singer, songwriter and bassist, Marcus Morris, Seedpicker creates a rock-heavy, jammy funk/soul experience that’s sure to move you, while also incorporating reggae and blues, all thanks to guitarist, Henry Lazenby, and drummer, David Gregory.

MG Bailey
2022-10-28 20:00 | Dogtown Roadhouse, 302 S Locust St, Floyd, VA, 24091, United States
$5 cover ~
Starting as a one man band 10 years ago, MG has performed weekly in the Chicago land area and surrounding states. Performing at venues ranging from backyard parties to Chicago classics like Metro.
MG brings a full sound and unique approach that can catch an audience off guard in the best way. Lots of laughs and crowd interaction that have kept the drinks flowing and the toes tapping!

Funk -n- Disco Halloween Party!
2022-10-29 20:00 | Dogtown Roadhouse, 302 S Locust St, Floyd, VA, 24091, United States
**TICKET EVENT**
General Admission: $15 advance price, $18 on the day of the show. Advance price tickets end 10/14 at 11:59pm. Tickets can also be purchased in person.
Come on and get funky with us this Halloween! Get dressed up funky disco style and let loose with one of the areas finest DJ’s, and the awesome MC Mika to lead the night! We’re throwing in some extra fun stuff to top it off…
Funky disco party favors • Selfie photo booth • Light art installation • Drink specials • Food specials • Costume contest with prizes & Parkway Brewery TAP TAKEOVER!
About DJ Boomerang…
Michael McNamara’s extended DJ sets ARE INFAMOUS – Shining a light on feel good party music!
There’s a reason why Michael McNamara is known as DJ Boomerang, in his almost three decades as a DJ, his musical inspiration and his own trail of influence he’s left on others have spanned far and wide, but have always come back full circle to what’s really the source of his creative force: positive, conscious, and uplifting message music. A mysterious, analog soul existing in what’s largely today a digital world, Boomerang still prefers to carry and spin crates of vinyl. While a legendary and influential figure to many, those that were there and know, without much out there in the form of online photos, mixes, or media, these words you are reading are some of the first to capture and put his story out there.
McNamara’s early influences were late ’80s punk rock and golden era hip-hop, groups like Public Enemy, Dead Kennedys, KRS1, and others, that spoke to social and political justice issues of the times, which in our cyclical nature constantly resurface today. Like many, McNamara’s curious spirit would lead him to look into the influences behind these groups: funk breaks, social justice poetry, jazz, and soul, digging a decade back into ’70s artists such as Gil Scott Heron and Brian Jackson, Sly & Family Stone, The Last Poets, Coltrane, Miles Davis, Donald Byrd, Nina Simone, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Bob Marley and the Wailers, and so on. By the ’90s, the jazzy conscious hip-hop of Tribe, De La Soul, Jungle Brothers, Arrested Development, Spearhead (Michael Franti) combined all of his early influences with an even stronger message of unity. For McNamara, the art form of dance became a liberating expression and a way to “work it out,” leaving societal pressures, stigmas, and barriers behind and offering experiences that serve as a safe space free from judgement and a reprieve from the grind.
It was ’94 in Steamboat, Colorado and Denver that McNamara began DJing, adding more disco, dance-rock, house, and world music to his budding hip-hop, soul, jazz, and funk record collection. The hybrid fusion of styles that would become known as acid jazz would serve as a comfortable meeting point and sonic melting pot for him and his many influences. Forever occupying a space between two worlds, Boomerang would also learn to bridge the gap between the live jam band scene of the mountains and the club/electronica scene of the city. Denver would help shape DJ Boomerang’s love for house, introducing him to Mark Farina, Sunshine and Moonbeam of Dubtribe, Doc Martin, Derrick Carter, and King Britt.
Boomerang would return to Florida in the mid ’90s where he’d become a cultural force in his own right, laying his seeds of influence that would expand across the state. His DJ residencies included The Rubb (the late River Phoenix’ club in Ybor run by his family), which often had 2000 people through the door on weekend nights and New World Brewery, where he was the first live entertainment alongside Jask and started his New World Collective production company. But perhaps his most infamous period would come 2 years later in ’98 with the opening of Budious Maximus in St. Pete, where he would host the likes of Dixon, DJ Harvey, Carl Craig, Three, Jori Hulkkonen, Sadar Bahar, the Idjut Boys, Rasoul, members of the SF Wicked Crew, Rob Paine, and many more for raucous, debaucherous parties.
With the turn of the century, Boomerang’s touch would extend to South Florida with residency at the roaming Aquabooty parties, Nikki Beach, and Chris Blackwell from Island records’ Marlin Hotel, including many golden era years of Winter Music Conference parties. Escaping back into the mountains, Boomerang would move to Canada, specifically Nelson, British Columbia, a hippy mecca of the North West, where he’d wind up DJing the Shambhala Music Festival. His nomadic adventures continued and would take him to an Idaho ski town, holding many residencies and unique events that included an annual Roller Boogie in the park, alongside other outdoor community gatherings and festivals. Eventually he’d make his way back to Florida in 2011 — aside from a brief 2 year stint in San Francisco — where he would reignite the original ethos of St. Pete with his Sunshine City Disco outfit and Open House Conspiracy residency, bringing and collaborating on events with Bosq, Tony Humphries, François K, King Britt, Mystic Bill, Robert Owens, Recloose, Luv*Jam, Rick Wade, and Jus-Ed. His weekly extended sets at a speakeasy style back patio dubbed Exit Bar lead to many nights that would go down in infamy, including winning the accolade of “winner of the late night tiny patio party” from Canadian band, Broken Social Scene, after accidentally bleeding into their set next door at Jannus.
The massive shift that was 2020 has called Boomerang to the mountains again, trading the Sunshine City in for the Star City, making Roanoke, Virginia his homebase. What the future holds? Who knows, but bet any of the many places he’s left his mark could always see him swing back around.

Empty Bottles
2022-11-04 20:00 | Dogtown Roadhouse, 302 S Locust St, Floyd, VA, 24091, United States
$8 cover ~
Join us for one of SWVA’s finest cover bands – devoted to delivering stirring renditions of Yacht Rock and other retro jams! This will be a GREAT night!
Empty Bottles began in 2014 as an amalgamation of open mic veterans searching for an identity. The multi-genre exploration resulted in an amorphous sound that changed set to set and song to song.
Founding members Joey Dennis (guitar), Ben Hite (keys and vocals), and Steele Whisnant (bass and vocals) were joined in 2017 by Matt Faszewski (sax and vocals) and finally in 2020 by Chad Hester (percussion and vocals) and the 5 piece quickly settled into the role of the New River Valley’s premier Yacht Rock cover band.
The group sources material from iconic legends such as Kenny Loggins, Hall and Oates, and the Doobie Brothers. With dynamic vocal harmonies and driving dance grooves, these fellas will put the wind back in anyone’s sails. So grab yourself a dance partner and get ready for a smooth voyage.

Mad Iguanas
2022-11-05 20:00 | Dogtown Roadhouse, 302 S Locust St, Floyd, VA, 24091, United States
$8 cover ~
This will be an awesome night to get on the dance floor with us! Mad Iguanas is an original song-based rock & roll band in the tradition of such iconic groups as the Grateful Dead and Widespread Panic. They are a favorite in our region – Don’t miss it!

Royal Horses
2022-11-11 20:00 | Dogtown Roadhouse, 302 S Locust St, Floyd, VA, 24091, United States
$8 cover ~
A music gem is coming… JOIN US!! We are pleased to announce that Royal Horses will be on our stage for the first time!
“Royal Horses is the premier up and coming band from Mississippi, the place where American music was born, and there is much more to come from the group. The group was formed in 2018, and has quickly established a healthy following along the I-10 corridor, largely due to their high energy performances and original material which struck a chord with lovers of roots music and jam bands alike.
In the summer of 2020 Royal Horses recorded their second album “Where the Purple Flowers Grow”, set for release in late 2021. In the autumn of 2020, Royal Horses linked up with producer Eddie Roberts of The New Mastersounds and recorded three singles on his Color Red label based in Denver, CO. The Trio saw these singles achieve their highest number of streams yet on Spotify and were featured on numerous playlists, including Ditty Tv’s Americana playlist. The band has since recorded their third record with Roberts, which will be released on Color Red in 2022.”

Jared Stout Band
2022-11-12 20:00 | Dogtown Roadhouse, 302 S Locust St, Floyd, VA, 24091, United States
$10 Cover ~
Everyone LOVES Jared Stout Band, come on out and see why! This band is making waves in music. With an exciting, entertaining stage presence and original music running on a versatile sound of Americana blended with Blues, Country, Soul and Rock.

The Thrillbillyz
2022-11-18 20:00 | Dogtown Roadhouse, 302 S Locust St, Floyd, VA, 24091, United States
$8 cover ~
Rockin’ bluesy soulful funky psychedelic homespun FUN! The Thrillbillyz have no boundaries or limitations! Their music is a direct extension of the unification of their souls to spread peace and love and try to change the world one song at a time!

Surrender Dorothy
2022-11-19 20:00 | Dogtown Roadhouse, 302 S Locust St, Floyd, VA, 24091, United States
$8 cover ~
Surrender Dorothy is a band to check out! This band brings a collection of entertainers located on the east coast of the North American continent. Banning together to offer an assortment of original music and reinterpretations from many genres.

Becki & The Boom Booms
2022-11-25 20:00 | Dogtown Roadhouse, 302 S Locust St, Floyd, VA, 24091, United States
$8 Cover ~
Join us for an eclectic cocktail of blues, rock, soul, and jazz standards, all with a sultry Boom Booms twist!
Their set includes songs popularized by Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, Bonnie Raitt, B.B. King, Koko Taylor, Nina Simone, Melody Gardot, and Alison Krauss, just to name a few.
Vocalist Becki Robertson Morrison was born and raised in the Richmond area to a family with musical roots at least 125 years deep.
As a child, Becki quickly picked up classical piano and later classical guitar, though her primary instrument has always been her natural and soulful, rich-toned voice.
Since 2018, she has enjoyed hitting the stage at festivals and local and regional venues with virtuoso guitarist-saxophonist, Willis Greenstreet, bass player, Brian Holt, and drummer, Matthew Holland, along with many other musically-gifted guests.

Jared Stout Trio
2022-11-26 20:00 | Dogtown Roadhouse, 302 S Locust St, Floyd, VA, 24091, United States
$8 cover ~
Come on out for a surprise show with the Jared Stout TRIO! This band is making waves in music. With an exciting, entertaining stage presence and original music running on a versatile sound of Americana blended with Blues, Country, Soul and Rock.

GOTE
2022-12-02 20:00 | Dogtown Roadhouse, 302 S Locust St, Floyd, VA, 24091, United States
$8 cover ~
Hailing from deep in the Big Lick hills of Southwestern Virginia, GOTE hits the scene with guitar driven psychedelic blues reminiscent of days gone by with the jam sensibilities that will resonate with most music lovers. Since 2015 GOTE has been writing and producing phenomenal originals with textured tones and harmonically rich melodies. While a GOTE show is comprised of primarily original material, there is a seasoning of their influences in covers. John Prine, Allman Brothers, Tom Waits, Bob Dylan, and Grateful Dead are just a few examples of where the inspiration has flowed through.
This finely calibrated group of seasoned musicians consists of Matt Leonard on drums holding down a deep pocket supported by Jay Gladden laying down the groove on bass. Foster Burton brings his sweet guitar hooks and sung story lines to the mix, as John McBroom delivers with his dynamic energy and style on lead guitar. GOTE brings excitement to the stage through their music.

The Ryan Greer Band (Trio)
2022-12-03 20:00 | Dogtown Roadhouse, 302 S Locust St, Floyd, VA, 24091, United States
$8 Cover ~
Awesome blues-infused, southern-soul, band out of Southwest Virginia. Songs about the good and bad, the ups and downs, the trials and tribulations, The Ryan Greer Band is music by the people for the people and they are always enjoyed and appreciated on our stage!

Urban Soil
2022-12-09 20:00 | Dogtown Roadhouse, 302 S Locust St, Floyd, VA, 24091, United States
$10 cover ~
This band is one-of-a-kind! Hailing from North Carolina, Urban Soil weaves Americana, rock and soul into their explosive live shows and polished recordings. Their studio albums reflect the uncompromising energy that Urban Soil consistently delivers live, and are a stimulating representation of the band’s skillful-yet–visceral sound. Urban Soil has the unique ability of capturing the energy of their live shows and translating it to their studio recordings, resulting in an electrifying experience with every listen. Influenced by early roots elements, Urban Soil uniquely fuses those sounds with a fresh take, delivering a blend of raw, nostalgic sounds with a modern and glistening slant.
Sarah Reinke fronts the band on vocals, guitar and percussion including an occasional electrified washboard. Guitarist and vocalist, Eric Chesson, delivers forceful and driving components with every lick, and offers steadfast vocals. Greg Meckley’s skillful violin, vocals and percussion playing blends tight layers and bright sounds that solidify the band smoothly against driving guitars. Holding down the rhythm section, Jonathan Wilson and Leo Kishore provide a concrete foundation on drums and bass respectively.

Baked Shrimp
2022-12-10 20:00 | Dogtown Roadhouse, 302 S Locust St, Floyd, VA, 24091, United States
$8 cover ~
You MUST experience this top up-and-coming high-octane power funk trio!
In five short years, high-octane power funk trio Baked Shrimp has become a top up-and-coming
artist in the jam scene. The high energy young talents Jared Cowen (Guitar/Vocals), Scott Reill
(Bass/Vocals), and Jager Soss (Drums/Vocals) from Long Island, NY keep it fresh from night to
night with their repertoire of over one-hundred original songs and have performed over two-
hundred concerts on their many extensive tours throughout the east coast and mid-west. Baked
Shrimp has provided direct support for artists such as Aqueous, Mihali (from Twiddle), Kung Fu,
Freekbass, and more. In the past year they have also become a well-known name in the festival
circuit. Highlighted festivals include Adirondack Independence Music Festival, Catskill Mountain
Jubilee, Great South Bay Music Festival, Memorial Meltdown, Some Kind of Jam, Karnival of
the Arts, and their very own hosted LonCon festival.
Baked Shrimp founded LonCon in 2021 following the passing of their most loyal supporter and
ambassador, Lon “Conscious” Gellman. The initial festival was announced during a virtual
music festival live stream called “Live for Lon” which featured a live Baked Shrimp set in
addition to performances submitted by members of Twiddle, Brandon “Taz” Niederauer, Andy
Frasco, and more. The event raised $2,700 for White Light Foundation. The inaugural LonCon
festival took place in August of 2021 at legendary Arrowhead Ranch in Parksville, NY. In 2022,
Baked Shrimp will bring the festival to Yasgur Farm in Bethel, NY and feature artists such as
lespecial, Cabinet, Dogs in a Pile, members of Trey Anastasio Band, Goose, the Disco Biscuits,
and more, with two headlining performances by Baked Shrimp.
Despite Baked Shrimp’s very intense touring schedule, the trio has managed to find time to
release five official albums in the timespan of five years. The band’s 2021 release of Conscious
received high praise by media outlets such as LiveForLiveMusic, Grateful Web, The Sound
Podcast with Ira Haberman, and more. After a quick release of a three-disc live album The
Prawno Tapes, Vol. 1, Baked Shrimp went back into the studio to finish their early-2022 release
Pork Etiquette. Pork Etiquette was featured on JamBase’s Release Day Picks which highlighted
five other albums, four of which were by Vulfpeck, The Weeknd, Lotus, and Cory Wong. Baked
Shrimp celebrated the release of Pork Etiquette with a virtual release party in New York City at
Relix Studio. The performance was live streamed on Relix’s Twitch Channel to their 40k
followers, and featured The Horn Section (members of Turkuaz).
With a goal of 100 shows in 2022, Baked Shrimp prepares to head out on the road for a 50+
date Summer Tour. The band is already well on their way to achieving their goal after starting
the year with a 30-date Winter/Spring Tour in which the young trio performed at well-known
venues such as Brooklyn Bowl, Cafe Wha?, and The Westcott Theater. Baked Shrimp is
constantly turning heads and has moved from “Long Island’s best kept secret” to the hardest
working band in the business, a secret impossible to keep.

The Ambassador & The Chosen Few
2022-12-16 20:00 | Dogtown Roadhouse, 302 S Locust St, Floyd, VA, 24091, United States
$10 cover ~
Soul/rock/reggae artist The Ambassador stands out among others by displaying a strong, soulful vocal presence combined with addictive, upbeat rhythms. His music flows seamlessly from stock reggae beats to bluesy grooves infused with rock and hip-hop. The Ambassador couples catchy hooks and danceable music with intelligent lyrics and a positive message bringing fans of all ages and walks of life. The high-energy performances will keep you bouncing hours after the show’s end.
The Ambassador is Stephen Gabriel Lewis, a Virginia native that has performed and recorded with some of the finest reggae/rock musicians from Southern California to Southwest Virginia, sharing the stage with acts like Midnite, the Wailers, Steel Pulse, Stick Figure, Xavier Rudd, Mike Pinto, The Movement and more. As a follow up to the full-length release “New Roots”, nominated “World Music Album of the Year” at the San Diego Music Awards, The Ambassador’s long-awaited studio effort entitled “Cali Love” was released in late 2018. As can be heard in the uptempo single “Powerful Love” with Pato Banton, this latest work features musicianship from a diverse group of San Diego area session players from bands like Elektric Voodoo, Psydecar, SDIB, Southtown Generals and the legendary Wailing Souls. The Ambassador continues to perform both acoustically and with his band Chosen Few at select venues and intends to bring good vibes and inspiration to all who listen.
Official website: www.TheAmbassadorMusic.com

Rare Chocolate
2022-12-17 20:00 | Dogtown Roadhouse, 302 S Locust St, Floyd, VA, 24091, United States
$8 cover ~
Influenced by the hippie-hop sounds of Medeski Martin & Wood and other great soul music, but wishing to branch into other Latin & African rhythms, Rare Chocolate is making smooth and luscious waves in Afrolachian Neo-Soul and Jazz. Based out of Roanoke as a trio, Rare Chocolate consists of John Rardin (guitars), Marcus Morris (bass & vocals), and Brian McKee (drums & vocals).

Happy Holidays with The Sound of Sinatra
2022-12-23 20:00 | Dogtown Roadhouse, 302 S Locust St, Floyd, VA, 24091, United States
Join us for a lovely, cozy and fun evening this holiday season – and you might want to wear your dancing shoes!
The Sound of Sinatra is a 10 piece band playing a variety of Swing, Bee-Bop, Exotic Latin, Afro Cuban, Brazilian, Bossa Nova, Samba, etc.
Featuring vocalist Kathryn Hopkins, latin percussionist Vladimir Espinosa, and Jack Diamond singing the Best of Frank Sinatra and the Big Band Swing Era!
We are excited to welcome this incredible group of musicians to our stage for the first time, and we know you will find this show to be a lovely addition to your holiday festivities!
**Tickets are non-refundable
