CONCERTS

The Bluegrass Brothers

With Hard Drivin Grass. $15. 7 p.m. Friday. Seminole Plaza Bingo Hall, Madison Heights. (434) 944-0072.

Cherryholmes

IBMA's Entertainers of the Year and Grammy-nominated group Cherryholmes, a family bluegrass group. $20, general; $15, ages 12 and under. 8 p.m. Saturday. Preston Hall Auditorium, Radford University. 831-5420, radford.edu.

Robin & Linda Williams and Their Fine Group

The opening events for the Town of Buchanan's Second Civil War History Weekend. Proceeds benefit the Buchanan Rotary Club community service projects. $20. 7:30 p.m. Friday. Buchanan Theatre, 19778 Main St., Buchanan. 966-5433, buchananrotary.org.

"Singing from the Heart"

A concert by local vocalist Carmel Vaden of Broadway favorites, love songs, country, classical and more. Bring a picnic. Donations accepted to benefit Smith Mountain Lake Good Neighbors, Inc. 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Resurrection Catholic Church, 15353 Moneta Road, Moneta. 721-2581.

OLD-TIME

Blacksburg Old-time Jam

Dancers Welcome. Tuesdays. Gillie's Restaurant, 153 College Ave., Blacksburg. 961-2703, nrot.org.

Old-time Music Jam

Bring an acoustic instrument or your dancing shoes or just sit back and listen. Free. 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays. The Daily Grind Coffee Shop, 3549-A Electric Road, Roanoke. 774-2007.

TO DINE BY

Ambrosia Farm Bed and Breakfast

Saturday: Barbara Martin with potluck dinner. $10 suggested donation. 5:30 p.m. Reservations accepted. 271 Cox Store Road, Floyd. 745-6363, ambrosiafarm.net.

The Library Restaurant

Saturday: David Hill solo piano. 3117 Franklin Road SW, Roanoke. 985-0811.

Montano's

Friday: James Wise. Saturday: Jimijazz Combo. Wednesday: Steve and Lloyd Benefit. 3733 Franklin Road, Roanoke. 344-8960.

Nico's Ristorante 'e Cafe

Friday: Leslie Brooks Duo. 9 p.m. 125 Campbell Ave., Roanoke. 342-4444.

The Regency Room

7 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday: James Pace Little Big Band. Noon to 2 p.m. Sunday: James Pace Band. Hotel Roanoke, 110 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke. 985-5900.

Rockfish Food and Wine

Sunday: Pace Brothers Organ Trio. All events begin at 6:30 p.m. $4 cover. 1402 Grandin Road SW, Roanoke. 904-5454, rockfishfood.com.

Zak's Cafe

8 p.m. Saturdays: Dave Parrish. 128 Campbell Ave., Roanoke. 343-6900.

COFFEEHOUSES

High Point Coffee

Saturday: Jess Pillmore. myspace.com/jesspillmore. 4210 Brambleton Ave., Roanoke. 353-2345.

Third Street Coffeehouse

Fridays: Open mic, 7 p.m., followed by the main act from 8 to 10 p.m. Friday: Clinton Collins and the Creek Boys. Trinity United Methodist, Third Street and Mountain Avenue, Roanoke. 309-4707.

BAR MUSIC

202 Market

Friday: Sam Kininger Band. $10. Saturday: Chrisabel and the Johns. $5. Monday: Electric Open Jam. Tuesday: Open mic. Wednesday: Scythian. $5. scythianmusic.com. All shows begin at 9 p.m. 202 Market Square, Roanoke. 343-6644, 202market.net.

Awful Arthur's (Blacksburg)

Friday: The Trainwrecks. Saturday: The New Relics. 213 Draper Road (inside Kent Square), Blacksburg. 443-9109.

Awful Arthur's (Downtown)

Tonight: DJ Night. Friday: Selah Dubb. 108 Campbell Ave., Roanoke. 344-2997.

Awful Arthur's (Salem)

Tonight: Foss and Dempsey. Saturday: Bad Casper. 1302 West Main St., Salem. 387-1004.

Awful Arthur's (Towers)

Friday: Illbotz and Spoken Nerd. 21 and older. 9 p.m. illbotz.net. Saturday: Black Glass. Wednesday: Tim Martin. Towers Shopping Center, 2229 Colonial Ave., Roanoke. 777-0007.

Blue 5 Restaurant

Tonight: The Good Sons. Friday: The Harmonica Shah Band. Saturday: Sonic Safari. Tuesday: Fat Tuesday. Wednesday, Blue 5 Jazz Jam. All events at 9 p.m. 312 Second St., Roanoke. 904-5338, blue5restaurant.com.

Blues BBQ

Friday: Jesse Ray Carter Trio. Saturday: Jack Wayne and The Blue Notes. 7 p.m. every Tuesday: Acoustic Endeavors. No cover. 107 Market Square, Roanoke. 344-5683.

Cabo Fish Taco

Mondays: Open Mic Poetry Jams with Duality live soulhop band, poets, singers, emcees and musicians. 10 p.m. until close. 117 South Main St., Blacksburg. 552-0950, cabofishtaco.com.

Cattle Annie's

Friday: DJ Dance Party. Saturday: Q99 Disco Party. 4009 Murray Place, Lynchburg. (434) 846-3206. cattleannies.com.

Coffee Pot

Mondays: Rocky Top Karaoke. Tuesdays: Open mic for solo acts hosted by Keith Gutherie. 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays: Bluegrass with the Guard. 2902 Brambleton Ave., Roanoke. 774-8256.

Fork in the Alley

Tonight: The Ambassador with Brent Hoskins from the Seed. Friday: Brian Grey and Friends. Saturday: Electric Cameleon. All events at 9 p.m. Alley behind 2123 Crystal Spring Ave., Roanoke. 982-FORK, forkinthealley.com.

Gillie's Restaurant

Friday: Red Clay River with the Wading Girl. Saturday: WSNB. 153 College Ave., Blacksburg. 961-2703.

Shenandoah Restaurant

Fridays: '60s, '70s and '80s. Saturdays: Disco Karaoke. 2905 Shenandoah Avenue N.W., Roanoke. 343-5669.

This'll Dew Tavern

Saturdays: Live music. 4608 Williamson Road, Roanoke. 362-2590.