FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge – in partnership with the Floyd Country Store, 5 Points Music Sanctuary, Jefferson Center and Grandin Theatre – will host “Blue Ridge Holler,” a 10-day concert series Nov. 21-30, to raise funds for Virginia and North Carolina communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. The series is being co-sponsored by Cardinal News.
Akin to Live Aid or Farm Aid, included in the Blue Ridge Holler series is a free benefit concert on Nov. 24 at the Jefferson Center in Roanoke. No tickets required … just show up and enjoy!
Or tune in to our LIVESTREAM on FRIENDS Facebook and YouTube channels.
Blue Ridge Holler Performance Times on Nov. 24
- 2:00 pm – Roanoke Symphony’s David Stewart Wiley & Julee Hickox
- 2:20 pm – Newfound Gap
- 2:40 pm – Scott Patrick & Micaiah McClellan
- 3:00 pm – Geoff the Fiddler
- 3:20 pm – Amelia Empson
- 3:40 pm – Purple Carrot
- 4:00 pm – The Brothers Young
- 4:20 pm – Whitney Lewis Music
- 4:40 pm – Mike Frankē
- 5:00 pm – The McKenzies
- 5:20 pm – Pre-recorded video performances by Timothy Seaman/Tom Abernethy and Walker’s Creek & the Hound Dogs
- 5:40 pm – Keith Goggin
- 6:00 pm – Kinnfolk
- 6:20 pm – Harvest Blaque & Squad Soul
- 6:40 pm – Eight Point Star
- 7:00 pm – Marcus Perry/The Band Paul
- 7:20 pm – Just Some Random Dude
- 7:40 pm – Jack Hinshelwood & Patrick Turner
Additional Blue Ridge Holler concerts in the series will be scheduled events at partner venues that have agreed to generously donate a portion of ticket sales to hurricane relief. Throughout the series, donations will be requested from audiences in attendance as well as those tuning in to a free live-stream for each event.
Other concerts in the series include:
- Thursday, Nov. 21 (Grandin Theatre): Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast, with Florencia & The Feeling
- Sunday, Nov. 24 (Jefferson Center) FRIENDS benefit concert
- Tuesday, Nov. 26 (Streaming Only) Blue Ridge Holler Artists’ Spotlight: Tim Seaman & Tom Abernethy, Walker’s Creek and the Hound Dogs
- Friday, Nov. 29 (5 Points Music Sanctuary) Phat Laces
- Saturday, Nov. 30 (Floyd Country Store) Lonesome River Band with special guests Allen Mills, Jeff Midkiff, Junior Sisk & More
FRIENDS invites other venues and artists to be part of the 10-day Blue Ridge Holler series with performances either in-person or pre-recorded via livestream. All money raised will go to Blue Ridge communities in Virginia and North Carolina that have been impacted by Hurricane Helene. Specifically, funding will go towards rebuilding community assets aligned with FRIENDS’ mission of celebrating the region’s unique culture, natural beauty, and quality of life.
“This might mean funds and volunteer support to rebuild recreational areas, parks, playgrounds, trails, artist studios and music venues,” said executive director Julie Whalen. “Thankfully, there are several organizations and federal agencies in place to help with health and human services, and we encourage folks to support them. We feel best equipped to help rebuild with direction from our volunteer chapters already in impacted Blue Ridge communities in ways that align our strengths and mission.”
Contact:
Julie Whalen, Executive Director
FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge
http://blueridgefriends.org
julie_whalen@friendsbrp.org