bluegrass + Country

Bluegrass In Galax

The Anita Fisher Band with Ray Deaton perform traditional bluegrass and bluegrass gospel. $15, general; ages 12 and under free. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Fairview Ruritan Club, near Galax. (276) 238-0376, bluegrassingalax.com.

Brian Ashley Jones and Tisha Simeral

Americana, bluegrass, country and rock. $10 suggested donation. 7:30 p.m. Friday. Bedford Central Library Bedford Room, 321 N. Bridge St., Bedford. 586-8911, ext. 4; friendsofbedfordlibrary.org.

Roanoke Fiddle and Banjo Show

Featuring Deep South, Kinney Rorrer and the New North Carolina Ramblers, Baker and Honeycutt, Shallow Creek, Floyd and Friends and the Patrick Henry Travelers. $7, general; 12 and under free. 6 p.m. Saturday. Clearbook Elementary School, 5205 Franklin Road S.W., Roanoke. 992-1678.

Songs of the Mountains

The taping of the PBS concert show with Mike Seeger, New Found Road, Audie Baylock and Redline and the Wilders. 7 p.m. Saturday. Lincoln Theatre, 117 E. Main St., Marion. (276) 783-6093.

folk + old-time

Blacksburg Old-time Jam

Dancers welcome. 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Gillie's Restaurant, 153 College Ave., Blacksburg. 961-2703, nrot.org.

John McCutcheon

A benefit concert by the Appalachian folk musician and story teller. $20, general; $18, students and seniors; $75, family of four. 7 p.m. Saturday. Family Life Center, Fincastle United Methodist Church, corner of Academy and Church Streets, Fincastle. 473-3786, tickets@ntelso.net.

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. Daily Grind Coffee Shop, 3549-A Electric Road, Roanoke. 774-2007.

jazz + OTHER

The Great River Jazztet

A trio performing standards, Latin, contemporary jazz and original compositions. 7:30 p.m. Saturday. The Whole Note, 570 Blue Ridge Ave., Bedford. 947-0208, wholenote.org.

Raleigh Ringers

A handbell choir performing interpretations of sacred, secular and popular music, including famous rock 'n' roll tunes arranged just for handbells. $20. 3 p.m. Sunday. Lincoln Theater, 117 E. Main St., Marion. (276) 783-6093.

Roanoke Valley Drum Circle

For adults and older teens. Bring hand drums and related noisemakers. No experience necessary. Free. 6 to 8 p.m. first and third Mondays. Highland Park in the Gazebo, park at Gish House, 641 Walnut Ave. S.W., Roanoke. 293-4075.

Spring Fever Jazz

A concert by the Northwest Jazz Band with Ronnie Law. Reservations accepted. 3 and 7 p.m. Sunday. Dumas Center for Artist and Cultural Development, 108 Henry St., Roanoke. 565-8115.

to dine by

Ceritano's

6 to 10 tonight: Joel Venditti, classical acoustic guitar. No cover. 428 North Main St., Blacksburg. 443-9135.

The Library Restaurant

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

Montano's

Friday: James Wise. Saturday: Lenny Marcus Trio. 3733 Franklin Road, Roanoke. 344-8960.

The Pine Room

Friday and Saturday: Joel Venditti. 11 p.m. Hotel Roanoke, 110 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke. 985-5900.

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.

Zak's Cafe

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

coffehouses

High Point Coffee

Saturday: 3 Feet Up. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. 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. Music this week by Mike Franke. Trinity United Methodist, Third Street and Mountain Ave., Roanoke. 309-4707.

bar music

202 Market

Tonight: Brett Harris. Friday and Saturday: Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band. $10. DJ dance in the loft. Tuesday: Open mic. Wednesday: Electric open jam. All shows begin at 9 p.m. 202 Market Square, Roanoke. 343-6644, 202market.net.

All Sports Cafe

Tonight: Mike Mitchell. 131 East Main Street, Salem. 725-5155, allsportscafeinc.com.

Awful Arthur's (Blacksburg)

Friday: Groova Scape. Saturday: Electric Chameleon. 213 Draper Road (inside Kent Square), Blacksburg. 443-9109.

Awful Arthur's (Downtown)

Tonight: DJ Night. Friday: High Street. 108 Campbell Ave., Roanoke. 344-2997.

Awful Arthur's (Salem)

Tonight: Jerry Wimmer. Saturday: Good Dog. 1302 West Main St., Salem. 387-1004.

Awful Arthur's (Towers)

Saturday: Emily Brass Band. Wednesday: Acoustic Endeavors. Towers Shopping Center, 2229 Colonial Ave., Roanoke. 777-0007.

Blue 5 Restaurant

Tonight: The Lenny Marcus Trio. Friday: Los Gatos. Saturday: Nicole Hart and the NRG Band. Tuesday: Fat Tuesday. Wednesday: Blue 5 Jazz Jam. All events at 9 p.m. 312 Second St., Roanoke. 904-5338, blue5restaurant.com.

Blueberry Hill

Tonight: Karaoke. Friday: "Over the Influence" followed by music by request. 9 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday: DJ music by request. 8 p.m. 5301 Williamson Road, Roanoke. 362-3622.

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: Theory of a Deadman. $15, advance; $18 day of. 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: Adam Markham. Saturday: Groova Scape. All events at 9 p.m. Alley behind 2123 Crystal Spring Ave., Roanoke. 982-FORK, forkinthealley.com.

Martin's Downtown Bar & Grill

Sunday: A local band C.D. Jam Compilation release show with Affliction Kid, In Spite Of, Dark Ruin, D.J. Dickie and Phenomenal Phonetics. 21 and older. Free. 8 p.m. 413 First St., Roanoke. 985-6278.

Shenandoah Restaurant

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

Smokey's Restaurant

Saturday: The Fiddler Crab Band. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. myspace.com/thefiddlercrabband. 1919 Washington Ave. (Route 24), Vinton. 890-0778.

This'll Dew Tavern

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

karaoke

Buddy's

Wednesdays: Karaoke contest with KJ Buddy. 9 p.m. 928 Colorado St., Salem. 375-0333.

Dalton's

Fridays: Karaoke with DJ Rick Pruett & Co. 1600 North Main St., Blacksburg. 552-3004.