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Acoustic Syndicate will be performing tonight at the Rives Theatre.
Acoustic Syndicate will be performing at the Rives Theatre February 8th.
Same As It Ever Was (a Tribute to the Talking Heads) will be performing at the Rives Theatre January 26th.
Rooster Walk announces that Galactic will be headlining the 11th annual music and arts festival this year.
Briz will be performing a tribute to Neil Young.
Virginia Living’s Best of Virginia 2019 Readers’ Survey.
Season Passes for the 2019 Season at the Rives Theatre are now On Sale.
The Spencer-Penn Centre will be having their Music Night Friday, January 11th.
Daily Grind will be hosting a truly original music event this Saturday.
The Rives Theatre will be hosting a wide variety of events this December.
The Spencer Penn Centre will be hosting a one of a kind music night Friday, December 14th..
Discover some of the many exciting holiday events happening in Martinsville-Henry County!
The Rives Theatre will have live music tomorrow night with AJ Ghent performing, along with some upcoming shows.
John "Papa" Gros returns to the Rives Theatre to perform live New Orleans style Jazz music.
Month long entertainment at the Rives Theatre.
Welcome Race Fans!
Kat Wright and Prosperity's Folly performing tonight at Pop's Farm.
Local chefs whip up “NASCAR chic” appetizers
Doors open at 5pm
Explore the many upcoming events from Rooster Walk and Rives Theatre!
Make it a tradition!
Outdoor Recreation Festival set for August 11th
Event to feature live music, food trucks and more
Celebration 2018: July 3rd
Trio to perform classics, jazz at Piedmont Arts concert!
Tomorrow 4/6/18!
Music starts at 8
The finishing touches have been applied to the Rooster Walk 10 band lineup, as event organizers announced 26 new bands today. The new additions were led by a special ‘King & Strings’ collaborative set between Marcus King and Billy Strings. Other bands joining the bill for RW10, which will take place May 24-27 at Pop’s Farm in Martinsville, Va., are: The Mantras, The Dustbowl Revival, Town Mountain, The Grass is Dead, The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, The Southern Belles, Victor Wainwright & The Train, The Trongone Band, Wild Ponies; Erin & The Wildfire; Porch 40; Kendall Street Company; Violet Bell; Half Moon; After Jack; Jason Springs Band; PHCC Jazz Band; Prosperity’s Folly; Juliana MacDowell; Fernandez Sisters; The Wildmans; Aaron Crowe. In addition, five solo ‘artists at large’ will perform during the festival: Jeff Sipe (drums), Ron Holloway (saxophone), Josh Shilling (piano), Jay Starling (dobro) and Wallace Mullinax (guitar).
The festival has already announced more than 20 bands, including headliners The Wood Brothers, JJ Grey & Mofro and Robert Randolph & The Family Band.
“We’re thrilled to host so many wonderful bands at Rooster Walk this year,’ said festival co-founder Johnny Buck. “From top to bottom, I think this is the strongest lineup in our 10-year history.”
Presented by title sponsor Bassett Furniture, Rooster Walk has been named one of the top five festivals in Virginia by the Richmond-Times Dispatch.
The ‘King & Strings’ set is a first; Marcus King and Billy Strings have never met, let alone played together. Each is a fan of the other, however, and this genre-bending set will blend progressive bluegrass with southern rock/blues. World-renowned drummer Jeff Sipe will also take part, sitting in on drums for the latter portion of the set.
In addition to four days of amazing music on five stages, the family-friendly Rooster Walk will offer a wide variety of kids’ activities, craft beer, food/arts vendors and beautiful on-site camping.
Rooster Walk Inc. is a community-nonprofit dedicated to promoting music, arts and education in its home of Martinsville/Henry County. A portion of festival proceeds go to the Penn-Shank Memorial Scholarship as well as the Rooster Walk Music Instrument Program for entry-level band programs in Martinsville/Henry County public schools. The festival is proud to have Bassett Furniture return as its title sponsor once again.
Rooster Walk Inc. has donated more than $150,000 to local and regional charities since its first festival in 2009.
To learn more or purchase tickets, visit www.RoosterWalk.com.
A quick look at the bands announced today:
Blasts From The Past: Town Mountain (bluegrass/Asheville, NC) was a headliner of the first Rooster Walk, and also performed at RW8. The Mantras (jam
band/Greensboro, NC) played blistering ‘late night’ sets at several early Rooster Walks, when the festival occurred at Blue Mountain Festival Grounds. Other bands returning to RW: The Southern Belles (jamband/Richmond, Va.); Josh Shilling (piano/Bassett, Va.); The Trongone Band (southern rock/Richmond, Va.); Wild Ponies (Americana/Nashville, Tenn.); Erin & The Wildfire (rock-soul/Charlottesville, Va.); Violet Bell (featuring Lizzy Ross; folk/Hillsborough, N.C.); After Jack (Americana/Rocky Mount); PHCC Jazz Band (jazz/Martinsville-Henry County); Juliana MacDowell (easy listening/Loudon County, Va.); The Fernandez Sisters (bluegrass/Durham, N.C.); The Wildmans (bluegrass/Floyd, Va.).
Themed Sets: There are four “special” sets scheduled for Rooster Walk 10, including ‘King & Strings;’ The Jammy Jam (hosted by The Grass Is Dead); a Gregg Allman tribute (hosted by The Trongone Band with Josh Shilling on organ); and The Last Yaltz (hosted by Yarn), a tribute to The Band’s Last Waltz.
Local connections: There are a number of great bands local to the Martinsville-Henry County area: Wild Ponies (Americana band led by Martinsville natives Doug & Telisha Williams); Josh Shilling (a Bassett native and lead singer of Mountain Heart, he will be an ‘Artist at Large’ on piano at RW10); Prosperity’s Folly (southern rock/Martinsville, Va.); PHCC Jazz Band (jazz/Martinsville-Henry County); Aaron Crowe (piano/Bassett, Va.); After Jack (Americana/Rocky Mount, Va.); Jason Springs Band (rock/Danville, Va.)
New to RW: The Dustbowl Revival (Americana-soul/Venice, Calif.); The Grass Is Dead (Grateful Dead bluegrass/South Florida); The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band (country-blues/Bean Blossom, Ind.); Jeff Sipe (drums/Brevard, N.C.); Ron Holloway (saxophone/Baltimore, Md.); Victor Wainwright & The Train (blues/Savannah, Ga.); Porch 40 (rock/Cullowhee, N.C.); Kendall Street Company (rock/Charlottesville, Va.); Half Moon (rock/Richmond, Va.); Wallace Mullinax (guitar/Charleston, S.C.).
Rooster Walk 10 Full Band Lineup: The Wood Brothers, JJ Grey & Mofro, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Marcus King Band x2, Billy Strings, King & Strings, The Jerry Douglas Band, TAUK, Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds, Zach Deputy, Colter Wall, The Mantras, The Dustbowl Revival, Town Mountain, Yarn, Dangermuffin, The Last Yaltz (featuring Yarn & special guests), The Gras is Dead hosts ‘The Jammy Jam,’ The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, The Southern Belles, Cris Jacobs, Jeff Sipe, Ron Holloway, Josh Shilling, Front Country, Victor Wainwright & The Train, The Trongone Band, Kat Wright, The Commonheart x2, Fireside Collective, Erin & The Wildfire, Porch 40, Kendall Street Company, Songs From the Road Band, Sanctum Sully x2, Jay Starling, Wallace Mullinax, Violet Bell, Half Moon, After Jack, Jason Springs Band, PHCC Jazz Band, Prosperity’s Folly, Gunchux, Juliana MacDowell, The Fernandez Sisters, The Wildmans, Aaron Crowe.
Final Band Announcement Thursday!
PHCC Spring Jazz Concert - March 9th
At the Rives Theatre
Get your tickets early!
Sunday, February 11th
Tickets $125 season pass // "$50 show only"
December make-up
Tribute set to rock's fallen stars from 2017
Get your tickets now!
Friday, December 8th
Co-headliner & sample lineup announced
Sunday, December 10th
Early Bird tickers available while supplies last
Friday, November 10th
Local opener 5 Brothers
60+ beers, Yarn, Misison in the Rain & more!
FRIDAY NIGHT: Cris Jacobs Band at Pop's Farm - Season Pass Show
Sunday, August 20th
Jam out with Josh this Friday!
A variety of exciting festivals are held annually in Martinsville-Henry County.
More than 25 bands added to RW9 lineup
Don't miss Seldom Scene this Friday at the Rives Theatre in Martinsville Uptown.
Join Americana/Alt-Country band Yarn for their Christmas Yarn Ball at the Rives Theatre in Martinsville Uptown.
ThatreWorks Community Players are hosting a very special Christmas production on December 15 and 16th.
Don't miss Mipso this Friday night at the Rives Theatre.
Broadway star Joy Lynn Jacobs returns to On Stage with Roanoke Symphony
Mountain Heart w/ Annabelle's Curse!
Calypso, reggae & jazz
Left Hip Pocket opening!
The Patriot Players of Patrick Henry Community College will be hosting a singing dinner fundraiser in support of upcoming productions.
At Rives Theatre
Dance with Sue Ann Ehmann
Once again, the Patriot Players’ will deliver a song, rose, and card to a person of your choosing.
Tickets are on sale now for Rooster Walk 8
PHCC Patriot Players kick off Christmas Parade with a 2016 season teaser.
Piedmont Arts presents The Last Ice Merchant and Andes Manta at Rives Theatre on November 19, 2015.
Season passes accepted
Neil Young tribute Friday Night at the Rives
Devon Allman Band performing at the Rives Theatre this Saturday Night
Blues guitarist Jarekus Singleton to meld rock energy and R&B grooves this Friday
Jarekus Singleton at the Rives Theatre
Get ready for Brewster Walk
September will be full of fun
Tickets now on sale for Donna the Buffalo w/ Peter Rowan at the Rives Theatre
Inaugural VMNH Cookout is to be held Friday, August 14.
Raucous piano-driven blues at The Rives on Thursday!
Tickets to the Patriot Players' production of "Music from the Movies: 80s & 90s Revue" are on sale now
The Tams will bring their fun, enduring sound to the Martinsville Speedway
Patriot Players are having auditions for Music from the Movies
U.S. Army Herald Trumpet Band to Perform Anthem before STP 500
Piedmont Arts On Stage Brings UK's No. 1 Jive and Swing Band to Martinsville
The "nunsense" fundraiser was a success.
The PHCC Patriot Players would love to serve you
Patriot Players to Offer Singing Telegrams
Area Concerts to be featured at MHC Visitor Center’s Holiday Hot Ticket event
Piedmont Arts to be featured partner at the MHC Visitor Center’s Holiday Hot Ticket
Holy Ghost Tent Revival, Hotel de Ville to Rock the Rives on Friday!
Enjoy holiday music at two events at Reynolds Homestead
Don't miss these exciting shows!
Shilling Returns Home as Part of Turn 5 Concert Series Beside Martinsville Speedway
John Cowan, John McFee & Friends at the Rives this Thursday
Tickets for John Cowan, John McFee and Friends Now On Sale
Martinsville Culture Crawl is this Saturday in Uptown Martinsville
ART to host its annual outdoor summer show
Piedmont Arts Announces 2014–2015 Performing Arts Season
7th Annual Outdoor Recreation Festival to be Held in Area
The Fourth Tournament in the Auto by Nelson Corn Hole Tournament Series is this Saturday at the Smith River Sports Complex
Martinsville Speedway To Host First Party In The Plaza August 22
The Cadillac Three Bringing Rocking Country To Celebration At Martinsville Speedway
Celebration 2014 At Martinsville Speedway A Homecoming For Domino
Tickets On Sale Now For Bushels and Barrels
Celebration 2014 To Showcase Local Talent Opening For National Headlining Act
More rides, more music, more entertainment
Learn more about the entertaining bands coming to Rooster Walk 6
"Shrek: The Musical" is coming to Patrick Henry Community College
Learn more about the entertaining bands coming to Rooster Walk 6
First Friday Art Walk Celebrates Cinco de Mayo in Martinsville Uptown
Learn more about the entertaining bands coming to Rooster Walk 6
Don't miss these exciting upcoming events presented by Piedmont Arts!
Learn more about the entertaining bands coming to Rooster Walk 6
Learn more about the entertaining bands coming to Rooster Walk 6
Saturday is the kick-off to the series
Learn more about the entertaining bands coming to Rooster Walk 6
Piedmont Arts Brings Virginia Symphony and "Wandering Minstrel Show" to Martinsville
The Reynolds Homestead presents The Second Sunday American Music Series 2014
The Infamous Stringdusters Join Rooster Walk 6 Lineup
Five Fantastic Festivals To Enjoy This Spring In Martinsville-Henry County
Disney lovers, this show is for you
Be sure to get your tickets now. Prices increase at midnight tonight!
Particle to Play Late-Night Set at Rooster Walk 6
The Nighthawks Set to Bring Blues, Rock to the Rives this Friday
L Shape Lot, The Shack Band, Sunliner, Empire Strikes Brass, Major & the Monbacks Join Lineup!
Big Fat Gap, Travis Elliott & Friends, and Yankee Dixie Also Join Lineup
Wild Ponies, plus others named to line-up
Tim O'Brien & Darrell Scott Added to Rooster Walk 6 Lineup!
New Patriot Players Show Is An Opportunity For Education
Guest blogger Lisa Lynn Snedeker on the music scene in Martinsville
Discover the many functions of this historic venue.
Yarn Performing At 2014 Live At The Rives Opening Party
U.S. Air Force Heritage Brass Performing Free Concert in Martinsville
The Patriot Players
It's a new year and time to renew your Live at the Rives Theatre Series pass for 2014!
Grammy Winning Jazz Guitarist Stephane Wrembel To Play Rives On Friday Night