Is there craft beer at the Big Lick Blues Festival? – Oh, yeah!
The Big Lick Blues Festival was another great event in Roanoke. It was back in Elmwood Park, which btw is a great venue that doesn't need to be changed. It has been closed for a couple of months and events were being held elsewhere. P A Short Distributing provided a...
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More pictures from Steppin’ Out in Blacksburg.
Pictures from the rest of Saturday. Laissaz les bon temps rouler!
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Some Pictures from Steppin’ Out Blacksburg.
Friday night music and Saturday's Ride with the Mayor. Laissaz les bon temps rouler!
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What the heck does “Laissaz les bon temps rouler!” mean, anyway?
Many of you may have noticed that I end most posts with "Laissaz les bon temps rouler!" Many of you may have not... It's a Cajun French expression that translated literally as "Let the good times roll!" I first heard it in New Orleans, Louisiana during one of my trips...
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Going to the Festy at Devil’s Backbone – Confidence is high there’s good beer there!
What is a "Festy" you may ask...it's a great outdoor music festival at the foot of Wintergreen Mountain. There's going to be fine music curated by the Infamous Stringdusters, but it's not just a Bluegrass festival, so check out the artists here! There's going to be a...
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Looked for beer at the New River Blues Festival found a King Bee!
Mrs. Fin and I ventured south to North Cackalacky to the little town of Grassy Creek for the New River Blues Festival on Sunday at the River House Inn. the festival was hosted by Peggy Zamagni, an accomplished bass player and founding member of the King Bees. The...
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Friday at FloydFest X, all things hot…except the beer, icey cold!
Friday at FloydFest X the eXperience was a bit hot! Fortunately, so was the music. The bands are really too numerous to mention but a couple of highlights were the Sam Bush band and the Carolina Chocolate Drops. The food was hot as well, I had more than I should but...
read moreLive at FloydFest X, good beer, good music, high in the mountains…
Arrived at FloydFest around 12:30 today and have been checking out the festivities. Lots of music everywhere, crafts, food, beer and people! Can't load pictures from the phone but will Put some up later. Too bad it's sold out or I'd tell you to come on up. Great beer...
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Huck’s going to FloydFest X and so should you!
Three Dog Night once said, "I've never been to Spain, but I kinda like the music." Guess that's how I feel about FloydFest! Never been there, but the music lineup always looks good! This year I'm going to check it out. I went to the Floyd Fandango and had some great...
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Blue Ridge Blues and BBQ Festival Wrap Up!
Another successful year for the Blue Ridge Blues Society and their annual Blue Ridge Blues and BBQ Festival. There was a first in the contest to see which band the society will send to the International Blues Challenge early next year. An individual won the entire...
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