The Town of Floyd presents the 7th Annual Floyd Small Town Summer in beautiful downtown Floyd, Virginia!
The Town of Floyd invites you to a series of FREE events in the Warren G Lineberry Park in downtown Floyd, Virginia
Bring the whole family and enjoy the beautiful Warren G Lineberry Park filled with music, movies and fun activities for the whole family. Featuring music, movies, face-painting, inflatables, games, food and beverage and special activities presented by a variety of community organizations!
Rain location will either be Dogtown Roadhouse or Floyd Country Store. Announcements of event location changes due to weather will take place on the morning of the event and will be posted on the Floyd Small Town Summer Facebook page.
June 6, 2024
MUSIC IN THE PARK
Park opens at 6:00pm
Joslyn & The Sweet Compression
Joslyn & The Sweet Compression returns to Floyd Small Town Summer by popular demand. A rising force out of Lexington, Kentucky, the band led by Joslyn Hampton is ready to uplift and inspire through their singular and stirring soul-funk sound. After their 2019 debut album, the band became a favorite headliner at regional clubs and music festivals. Joslyn & The Sweet Compression blends soulful and smoldering neo-funk with elements of ‘70s and ‘80s R&B. Joslyn & The Sweet Compression are ready to bring their love and joy to audiences everywhere.
The Terry Brown Ascension Project
The Terry Brown Ascension Project, based out of Roanoke, Virginia, brings a dynamic, innovative & creative sound to their audience offering a unique, intricate blend of jazz, fusion, R&B, soul & blues.
June 20, 2024
MUSIC IN THE PARK
Park opens at 6:00pm
Jourdan Thibodeaux et Les Rôdailleurs
Jourdan Thibodeaux is the guy you picture when someone says the word “authentic.” Straight from the blackjack boggy woods of Cypress Island, Louisiana, Jourdan is one of only a small number of young people speaking Cajun French today, and his soulful singing and fiddling are the perfect medium for his ever-growing repertoire of original Louisiana French songs.
After taking the Louisiana music scene by storm in 2018, Jourdan Thibodeaux et Les Rôdailleurs have developed a reputation for pairing ancient traditions with incomparable energy. Preserving a culture while pioneering its advancement, Grammy Award winning and nominated musicians Joel Savoy, Cedric Watson, and Alan Lafleur, join Adam Cormier in bringing Jourdan’s stories to life.
Known for his authenticity and being one of the few young people speaking Cajun French today, Jourdan Thibodeaux has been called “the future of cajun music” by Acadiana Profile Magazine. “It’s all very honest and real,” says Offbeat Magazine in regard to the all original tracks that he writes about his life in Cypress Island, Louisiana.
His highly anticipated sophomore album, ‘La Prière, on Valcour Records, continues to deliver la vérité.
From headlining Festivals Acadiens et Creoles, to Jazz Fest in New Orleans, to SXSW, to the Congrès Mondial in Canada, Les Rôdailleurs have surely earned their name.
The Recherche Trio
Multi-instrumentalist Matty Metcalfe pairs up with avant auteur Cathy Monnes for an exciting new musical collaboration that takes listeners on a journey from Bourbon Street during Mardi Gras to dark-lit European seasides and speakeasies and back through Latin American hill country with sounds both familiar and foreign. Their entrancing musical selections are simultaneously accessible and exotic, filtering well-known era-spanning American and esoteric songs through a soundscape of Zydeco accordion, Appalachian fiddle, blues guitar and funky drum breaks that together creates an infectiously ‘full-band’ sound. Following in the modern tradition of bands like Postmodern Jukebox, Pink Martini and Nuevelle Vague, The Recherche Trio reimagines immediately recognizable material as a wholly new listening experience. Before you know it you’ll be dancing and singing along to the group’s ‘re-found sounds!
July 4, 2024
MUSIC IN THE PARK
Park opens at 6:00pm
Authentic Unlimited
Authentic Unlimited is a bluegrass group that is comprised of Jerry Cole, Eli Johnston, and Stephen Burwell, all being former members of Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver's last touring band before he retired. They are joined by mandolin extraordinaire, Jesse Brock and vocal powerhouse, John Meador to form a tight machine that is taking the music industry by storm. Authentic Unlimited recently won Vocal Group of the Year and New Artist of the Year at the 2023 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards.
The Crooked Road All-Stars
The Crooked Road All-Stars is a powerhouse line up of local and regional bluegrass and old time musicians featuring Jesse Smathers, Sammy Shelor, Eddie Bond, Corbin Hayslett and Dylan Locke. This group comes together to help the Crooked Road celebrate 20 years (and the Floyd Country Store celebrate 40 years of the Friday Night Jamboree) The Crooked Road All-Stars will present an evening of old time and bluegrass songs and tunes to explore the intersection between the old time, bluegrass and early country music resulting in the sound of Southwest Virginia.
July 18, 2024
MUSIC IN THE PARK
Park opens at 6:00pm
Chatham County Line
Launched a little more than twenty years ago in Raleigh, North Carolina, Chatham County Line built a devoted local following on the strength of their genre-bending live show—an intoxicating blend of bluegrass, folk, country, and rock and roll—before breaking out internationally with their 2003 self-titled debut. In the years to come, the band would go on to release eight more critically acclaimed studio albums, top the Billboard Bluegrass Chart four times, collaborate with the likes of Judy Collins, Sharon Van Etten, and Norwegian star Jonas Fjeld, earn two gold records in Norway (where they were also twice nominated for the Spellemannprisen, Norway’s equivalent of a Grammy), and share bills with everyone from Guy Clark and Lyle Lovett to Steve Martin & Martin Short and The Avett Brothers. NPR hailed the group as “a bridge between bluegrass traditions and a fresh interpretation of those influences,” while Uncut lauded their “powerful melodies and gorgeous harmonies,” and Pitchfork dubbed their music “timeless.”
The band’s latest release, Hiyo, marks the band’s first release since the departure of their longtime banjo player and serves as something of a reintroduction to the roots stalwarts, complete with new sounds, new collaborators, and a whole new lease on life. Recorded at Asheville’s Echo Mountain studio with co-producer/engineer Rachael Moore (Kacey Musgraves, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss), the collection finds the trio—Dave Wilson (lead singer/guitarist), John Teer (fiddle/mandolin) and Greg Readling (bass/pedal steel), embracing change at every turn, experimenting with fresh sonic palettes and innovative approaches to their core instrumentation. The songwriting remains classic Chatham County Line here—rich, evocative tales of love and heartbreak, joy and sorrow, righteousness and revenge—but the settings have evolved to incorporate synthesizers, drum machines, and more electric guitar and percussion than ever before. Given the group’s string band roots and decades spent singing around a single microphone, the results are nothing short of revelatory, taking an enduring sound and injecting it with a thrilling new spirit of discovery and vitality.
Virginia Hollow
Hailing from the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia Hollow is based out of Floyd, VA. Virginia Hollow's sound is a blend of Americana, country and folk, with a hint of bluegrass and rock. The trio plays original songs with a few hand-picked covers occasionally sprinkled in.
Virginia Hollow shows are filled with good-natured and ever-changing banter between the band members and audience. Lighthearted, fun, quippy, and sometimes serious, their off-the-cuff commentary adds to the entertainment factor. Their curated sets will take you on a journey through life's ups, downs and in-betweens. On stage, through heartfelt songs and genuine performances, Virginia Hollow connects with their audience on an emotional level leaving listeners with a lasting memory.
August 1, 2024
MUSIC IN THE PARK
Park opens at 6:00pm
Crawford & Power
Crawford & Power, a dynamic duo hailing from Southwest Virginia, are redefining the country music scene with their distinctive sound. Rooted in southern authenticity, Jake Crawford's commanding vocals seamlessly blend with Ethan Power's modern Dobro approach, crafting their own brand of Appalachian Red Dirt Country.
Already leaving their mark, Crawford & Power have shared the stage with notable artists like The Marshall Tucker Band, Willie Nelson, Travis Tritt, and more. Their career gained momentum with the release of their debut EP, "Play a Hank Jr. Song," propelling them to over 5 million on-demand streams. Following up with singles like “She Liked to Get High” & “Letting You Go,” the duo spent 2022/2023 in the studio with Producer Grady Saxman, unveiling their latest EP, "Bring it On Home," as well as multiple singles in 2023.
As they set their sights on 2024 and beyond, Crawford & Power are preparing new music and continued musical exploration. This duo is just getting started, poised to captivate audiences with their evolving sound.
The Jared Stout Band
Introducing The Jared Stout Band, an electrifying alt-country sensation hailing from the heart of Southwestern Virginia. With a musical style that's as diverse as the Appalachian landscape they call home, this band is redefining the boundaries of country and rock.
Runner-ups for the coveted "On-The-Rise" award at FloydFest 22, The Jared Stout Band has quickly solidified their presence in the music scene. Their dynamic sound seamlessly weaves Appalachian rhythms with bluesy undertones, creating a tapestry of emotion and energy that resonates with audiences far and wide.
Fronted by the soulful and relatable songwriting of Jared Stout himself, their performances are a journey through life's ups and downs, sung with an authenticity that draws listeners in. Backed by a group of remarkably talented and emotionally-charged musicians, every note they play carries an unparalleled intensity that leaves a lasting impression.
From the moment they step onto the stage, The Jared Stout Band commands attention. Their music lingers in the air, a fusion of heart and soul that captivates audiences and holds them spellbound. With each show, they prove that music is more than just notes; it's a shared experience that leaves an indelible mark on the heart.
If you're ready to embark on a musical journey that breaks boundaries and tugs at the heartstrings, look no further than The Jared Stout Band. Their passion, talent, and dedication to their craft make them a force to be reckoned with, and an experience you won't want to miss!
August 15, 2024
MUSIC IN THE PARK
Park opens at 6:00pm
Music Road Co
This powerhouse band digs through a wide and deep catalog of tunes and musical traditions to get you groovin’ and your hip bones movin’!!
With a world-beat approach, Music Road Co brings together a collective of
accomplished musicians to create original music & select covers with a fusion of genres including funk, rock, island reggae, afrobeat, & Latin tunes.
Known for its dynamic stage presence and a focus on vibrant dance music, MRCO is bound together by one common ideal: Music should feel good and spread positive vibes. They get on stage to lift themselves up to a higher frequency and they won’t stop until they bring the entire audience with them!
Father Sun
Father Sun’s repertoire encompasses reggae covers and original compositions, each note carrying the authentic vibe of the genre.
Their performances are not mere musical exhibitions; they are heartfelt celebrations of life and the universal language of music.
Join Father Sun on their musical odyssey, where the essence of reggae is embraced and shared, connecting souls and spreading positivity wherever their music is heard.
August 29, 2024
MUSIC IN THE PARK
Park opens at 6:00pm
The Crooked Road
The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail concert celebrates the traditional music that has been kept by families and communities of Southwest Virginia since colonial times. Settlers of this mountainous region since the 1700’s have brought various ingredients – a cappella gospel music from German tradition that lives in the Old Regular Baptist churches today; spirituals, emotive singing and a musical gourd we now call a banjo from African tradition; and ballads and fiddles brought by the Scots-Irish and English. Mixed together, these ingredients have produced one of the richest musical traditions on earth. This region produced the Carter Family, the first family of Country Music; Jim and Jesse, Grand Ole Opry stars and one of the most innovative bluegrass groups of the golden era of bluegrass; Ralph & Carter Stanley, who took their home place and its mountains and distilled their very essence down into songs we can all sing. But the real heart and soul of The Crooked Road are the everyday folks who keep this music in their homes, country stores, in churches, and in weekly jam sessions. The variety of it is amazing – old time string bands, a cappella gospel, blues, 300 year-old ballads, bluegrass, and more! It is a music tradition that is as vibrant today as it has ever been.
The Crooked Road On Tour is a concert program of exemplary artists of The Crooked Road region who are steeped in heritage music traditions.
Join us in Lineberry Park as we celebrate Floyd’s important place along the Crooked Road. We will feature a variety of stringband musicians such as students from Handmade Music School, Twin Creeks Stringband and Junior Sisk Band.