Christiansburg Library and the Friends of the Library are happy to announce the return (and expansion) of our free concert series. Each month one talented local band will play a concert on our lawn after hours.
Friday, May 17, 7:00-8:30 p.m. – Root2 Music
Saturday, June 15, 7:00-8:30 p.m. – Gina & Jason Dilg
Saturday, July 27, 7:00-8:30 p.m. – Indian Run Stringband
Saturday, August 17, 7:00-8:30 p.m. – Vinyl Tap
Saturday, September 28, 7:00-8:30 p.m. – The McKenzies
Bring lawn chairs and blankets for an evening under the stars feel free to bring a picnic as well. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be held inside the library.
Friday, May 17, 7:00-8:30 p.m. – Root2 Music
Root2 Music is the musical intersection of Deep South country blues and Celtic/Appalachian fiddle music. David Frank (guitar, harmonica, vocals) and Nancy Reid (fiddle, vocals) perform traditional and original blues with a distinctive Appalachian flavor. You can visit them at http://www.root2music.com/.
Saturday, June 15, 7:00-8:30 p.m. – Gina & Jason Dilg
Help us celebrate Mountains of Music Homecoming with Gina & Jason Dilg. Gina and Jason Dilg are based in Southwest Virginia, and play the foot-stomping dance tunes and old country ballads of the American string band repertoire. Both multi-instrumentalists, they love performing for dances as much as putting on concerts. You can visit them at https://www.facebook.com/GinaJasonDilg/.
Saturday, July 27, 7:00-8:30 p.m. – Indian Run Stringband
The Indian Run Stringband from Blacksburg, VA plays fiddle and banjo foot stomping dance tunes and sings traditional songs with old time harmonies perfect for dancing the two-step. From dance tunes to the blues, the Indian Run Stringband plays with love and abandon. They make old-time music fresh and new. You can visit them at http://indianrunstringband.com/.
Saturday, August 17, 7:00-8:30 p.m. – Vinyl Tap
Blacksburg musical veterans of Vinyl Tap, team up to take you on a back alley tour of booty-shakin’ rock and soul from both sides of the big pond. You can visit them at https://www.facebook.com/VinylTapBoogie/.
Saturday, September 28, 7:00-8:30 p.m. – The McKenzies
Woody and Marcia McKenzie have been playing together since they were married in 1983. Their unique blend of contemporary and original folk, traditional music of southern Appalachia, and fun and silly songs means there is plenty of fun for everyone. You can visit them at http://www.mckenziemusic.com/.
Bring family, friends and dancing shoes to these free concerts! For more information on this series of events please call the Christiansburg Public Library at 540-382-6965.
