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What a wonderous affair we get to participate in every week and to have the opportunity to take a moment to stop and thank the ones that help make beautiful things happen for a community, feels like quite the honor.  This past weekend we were able to take some time to celebrate what matters most to us in the world…..people and music.  

Friday night we celebrated 35 years of the Friday Night Jamboree with the ones that started it all.  Freeman Cockram began the Jamboree in 1984 when the store was named Crockram’s General Store, alongside his band mates Ross Peacemaker and Garland Finn. We greatly enjoyed getting to spend time with Freeman, hearing the stories and seeing the pictures of the long history of the Friday Night Jamboree. Freeman, Ross and Garland all joined us for a few sets of music on Friday and Saturday. We are so honored to be continuing this weekly tradition, and delighted to see how important the Jamboree is to so many people.

To add to the weekend of celebration, we had the privilege to host the 90th birthday party for the Queen of Banjo herself, Rhoda Kemp. We are so thankful for all these wonderful people and the wonderful music and with Thanksgiving right around the corner, and are taking time to reflect on what’s really important to us….YOU!  Thank you for your continued support and for being a part of our Floyd Country Store family. We wish you all a safe and loving Thanksgiving.

-Heather & Dylan 

Let us do the baking for your holiday gatherings! We offer an assortment of pies, cakes, cheesecakes, dessert bars, cookies and fudge baked from scratch. Preorder online, by phone or in-store for pickup before your event. See our full menu of offerings and place your order HERE. We also offer a full catering menu (for pick up), contact us for more information.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Wreath Workshop Dec 4
Gingerbread House Contest Dec 11
Upcoming Events at a Glance
Nov 23 - Steve Lewis & Presley Barker
Nov 30 - Larry Stephenson Band
Dec 5 - Ketch Secor & Molly Tuttle
Dec 7 - The Floyd Radio Show: Dowdy Brothers Band, Little Stony Nighthawks, and The Little River Missionary Baptist Church Choir
Dec 12 - The Biggest Little Farm - Movie

Dec 14 - Junior Sisk Band
Dec 21 - Old Time Dance with The Round Peak Boys
Dec 28 - Roger Handy & Friends
Dec 31 - NYE Dinner & Dance with Twin Creeks Stringband & Five Mile Mountain Road
Jan 11 - Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers
Jan 25 - Jeff Little Trio

Handmade Music School: Upcoming Workshops
THE LARRY STEPHENSON BAND
Saturday, November 30 @ 7:30pm

The award-winning Larry Stephenson Band has been entertaining audiences for 30 years including their numerous performances on the Grand Ole Opry, RFD-TV and headlining festivals and concerts across the US and Canada. The group is led by Virginia Country Music Hall of Fame member and 5-time Society for The Preservation of Bluegrass Music in America (SPBGMA) Male Vocalist of the year. They also inducted Stephenson into their Hall of Greats in 2018. With numerous IBMA and SPBGMA nominations and awards, Larry records on his own label, Whysper Dream Music. Highly regarded as one of Bluegrass music’s most recognizable and finest high lead and tenor vocalist, Larry Stephenson has been headlining festivals and concerts for 30 years.

Tickets: $15 advance / $18 day of show

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Larry Stephenson band plays "Groundspeed" on WAMU's Bluegrass Country
THE JUNIOR SISK BAND
Saturday, December 14 @ 7:30pm

Junior Sisk is widely recognized as one of today’s top bluegrass vocalists and is a constant reminder that traditional bluegrass is still alive and well. A longtime resident of the Virginia Blue Ridge, his bluegrass pedigree runs deep. Sisk first made his mark in bluegrass as a songwriter in the early 1990s, penning classic Lonesome River Band songs like “Game (I Can’t Win)” and “Tears Are Blinding Me.” As a member of Wyatt Rice & Santa Cruz and Blueridge, he helped define the sound of driving, modern traditional bluegrass. He went on to form Junior Sisk and Ramblers Choice in 1998, winning many awards throughout the years. He has recently released his first solo album "New Shade of Blue," and brings a heavy-hitting band of musicians to The Floyd Country Store for an excellent evening of bluegrass.

Tickets: $15 advance / $18 day of show

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WEEKLY LIVE MUSIC EVENTS
Friday 6:30-10:30pm
Saturday 12:00-3:00pm
Sunday 1:30-3:30pm
Sunday 4:00-6:00pm
Tuesday 6:00-8:00pm
Wednesday 6:00-8:00pm
Friday Night Jamboree
Americana Afternoons
Old Time Music Jam
Bluegrass Jam
Free Live Music
Free Live Music
View Event Calendar
THE HANDMADE MUSIC SCHOOL
The Floyd Country Store is proud to partner with the Handmade Music School, offering lessons, workshops and classes in mountain music and dance. Our workshops feature some of the best musicians/instructors in the area!
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
Nov 23: Flatpicking Guitar with Presley Barker
Nov 30: Limberjacks: Decorate & Play with Linda Ray
Nov 30: Fingerstyle and Slide Guitar (2 workshops) with Scott Ainslie
Dec 21: Round Peak Day: Fiddle with Kirk Sutphin, Banjo with Kevin Fore & Guitar with Chester McMillian
Dec 21: Beginning Flatfoot Dance with Gina Dilg
Dec 28: Beginning Ukulele with Ash Devine
January 4: Old Time Guitar with Jackson Cunningham
February 8: Bluegrass Guitar with Jesse Smathers
Visit handmademusicschool.com for more details
Private instrument lessons available!
Join us for 30 or 60 minute lessons in: old time and bluegrass banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, bass, dulcimer, ukelele and more. Lessons are designed to suit your needs and abilities, and are offered for all ages and skill levels. 

For more information, email info@handmademusicschool.com
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