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Things come together for successful Mountain Magic Festival

Things really came together this year to mark Buchanan’s 16th Mountain Magic In Fall Festival, according to Town Revitalization Manager Harry Gleason. The weather was perfect for the 130 vendors who set up on Main Street and the thousands of festival visitors who kept the downtown filled most of the day. Those visitors had the... »

Steve Keith helps kickoff James River Music Hall’s season

The music resumes at James River Music Hall in Eagle Rock this Saturday, Sept. 11 with a special guest, Steve Keith. The music begins at 7 p.m. when the Happy Mountain Boys take the stage, then Keith will be at the microphone beginning at 8 p.m. Keith first played professionally with legendary blues man Babe Stovall... »

5 bluegrass bands battling in Buchanan Friday night

BOTETOURT – On Friday, April 23, Buchanan Rotary Club is holding its first battle of the bands when it hosts “Best Bluegrass in Buchanan.” This inaugural event will kick-off Buchanan’s Civil War Weekend. Five area bands will compete against each other, and audience participation will help determine the winner. Smith Mountain Grass, Corner Grocery Gang, Plank... »

Against The Grain plays in Buchanan Saturday night

The public is invited to enjoy an evening of live bluegrass music performed in the Buchanan Theatre this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. by Against the Grain. Area musicians Danny Reynolds, Richard Greer, Mark Holt and David Goode make up Against the Grain, and are this month’s featured performers of the Buchanan Arts Series. This monthly concert series... »

Acoustic Endeavors singing new song about Buchanan for 15th anniversary show

When Acoustic Endeavors takes the stage at Buchanan Theater Saturday night, the popular bluegrass group will be celebrating its 15th anniversary as part of the Buchanan Arts Series. The group is celebrating that milestone with a new song, too, one dedicated to the small town that has remade itself in those 15 years. It is... »