JAMS

"Back Porch Pickin' Session"

1 to 3 p.m. Saturday. The Pickin' Porch, 133 Willis Ave., Floyd. 745-8863, thepickinporch.com.

Blue Ridge Music Center

Jam session led by Wayne C. Henderson and friends in the Museum breezeway. A film made at Henderson's shop will be shown at 3 p.m. in the indoor auditorium. Free. 1 to 4 p.m. Friday. Milepost 213, Blue Ridge Pkwy., Galax. (276) 236-5309, blueridgemusiccenter.org.

New River Old-Time Jam

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

Radford Fiddle and Banjo Jam

Bluegrass and old-time mountain music jam session. Free. 7 p.m. Mondays. Coffee Mill, 1144 E. Main St., Radford. 267-3008, radfordfiddle.com.

CONCERTS

AGO Summer Concerts

Selections range from traditional organ repertoire, theater organ, patriotic music, demonstration of the varied sounds of the organ, children's performances and more. Free, donations accepted. 4 p.m. Sundays. Music this week by Oliver Wolcott, a 16-year-old award-winning organist from Charlottesville. First United Methodist Church, 125 W. Main St., Salem. 398-9307, 989-7414.

"An American Songbag"

Jefferson Center Inspire artist Cheryl Lunsford presents a program of guitar and music history of American song balads, many collected from Carl Sandburg. Free. 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. Floyd County Library, 101 Main St., Floyd. 473-3656, theguitardojo.com.

Keith and Joan Pitzer

A concert by the couple who play a range of traditional Celtic and American folk music. $10 suggested donation. 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Bedford Room at the Bedford Central Library. 856-8911, ext. 2100; friendsofbedfordlibrary.org.

"Marion Night"

A free event celebrating the upcoming Song of the Mountains Festival. With the Air National Guard Band. Free. 7 p.m. Wednesday. Lincoln Theatre, downtown Marion. songofthemountains.org/festival.

Paddy D Quartet

A concert featuring singer-songwriter Paddy Dougherty. $10 suggested donation; refreshments available for sale. 7:30 p.m. Friday. The Whole Note, 570 Blue Ridge Ave., Westgate Shopping Center, Bedford. 347-0208.

Shape Note Singing Conventions

With the Patton Family, the Mount Zion Singers, the Bethel Branch Singers and Frank Newsome, pastor and singer from the Little David Church in Haysi. The film, "Awake, My Soul," the story of Sacred Harp music, will be shown at 1 p.m. $3 includes everything. 3 p.m. Sunday. Blue Ridge Music Center, Milepost 213, Blue Ridge Pkwy., Galax. (276) 236-5309, blueridgemusiccenter.org.

OUTDOOR MUSIC

IIIrd Friday Steppin Out

Outdoor bluegrass starring Locust Mountain Boys. Dinner available on the grounds. Proceeds benefit Craig County's planned sports complex, Field of Dreams. Bring a chair. $10, general; $5, ages 6 to 12. 6 to 9 p.m. Craig County Fairground, New Castle. 864-5516, 864-5463.

Botetourt Wine Trail Summer Concert Series

Live music by the Blue Chips. Food available for purchase. $7, advance; $10 at the gate includes a wine glass and tastings. A portion of the proceeds benefit Roanoke Police Officer Bryan Lawrence. 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday. Virginia Mountain Vineyards and Winery, 4204 Old Fincastle Road, Fincastle. 473-2979, vmvines.com.

Friday Night Out

The Barbara Martin Trio, a jazz and blues combo. 6 p.m. Shultz Lawn, Virginia Tech. sota.vt.edu.

Gardenfest '08

Summer concert series. Free, concessions for sale. 6:30 p.m. second and fourth Sundays. Virginia Heights Baptist Church, 2014 Memorial Ave., Roanoke. 344-7748, virginiaheights.org.

Oak Grove Pavilion Summer Concert Series

A family-friendly outdoor concert series. Free, a goodwill donation will be accepted to benefit local charities and non profits. 7 to 10 p.m. Saturdays. Music this week by Acoustic Review. Pavilion stage behind Zion Lutheran Church, 635 Needmore Lane N.E., Floyd.

"Rocking by the River"

A free family festival with music, baseball tournaments, picnicking and concessions. Friday and Saturday: Magic in the Mountain Festival with Thunder Road (5 p.m. Friday), Glen Shelton and the Pony Express Band with special guest Lisa Meadows (7 p.m. Friday), Moonshine Express (4 p.m. Saturday) and Honky Tonk Experience (7 p.m. Saturday). River Rock Amphitheatre Stage, Jackson River Recreation Sport Complex, 870 Edgemont Dr., Covington. 965-6360.

Sweet Providence Farm Market and Bakery

With live music from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 25. 3263 Floyd Hwy. N., Floyd. 745-4000, sweetprovidencefarm.com.

Sunday Sound

Music on the winery lawn with live music by local and regional musicians and entertainers. Bring your own seating. Grilled foods, soft drinks and wine available for purchase beginning at noon. 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays June through October. Chateau Morisette, 287 Winery Road S.W., Floyd. 593-2865, thedogs.com.

TO DINE BY

The Library Restaurant

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

Lunchtime on the Lawn

Music and food every Friday in June. Free admission, food for purchase. Music this week by Chris Bostic and Friends with easy listening, jazz and blues. Noon to 1 p.m. Smyth County Courthouse, Marion. (276) 783-4190, mariondowntown.org.

Montano's

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

The Pointe

6 to 9 p.m. tonight: An outdoor concert by Laurabella Jazz Trio. 8 to 10 p.m. Friday: Laurabella on piano and vocals. myspace.com/laurabella1. 1217 Graves Harbor Trail, Huddleston. 297-4900.

Reds, Wines & Blues Restaurant

Saturday: Triscale. 400 Scruggs Road Lakewood Professional Plaza, Moneta. 721-6445.

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

6:30 p.m. Sunday: Hoppie Vaughan and the Ministers of Soul. 402 Grandin Road SW, Roanoke. 904-5454, rockfishfood.com.

Zak's Cafe

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

COFFEEHOUSES

Brambleton Blend

7 p.m. tonight: Cheryl Lunsford. 3334 Brambleton Ave., Roanoke. 725-2008.

Third Street Coffeehouse

Fridays: Open mic, 7 p.m., followed by the main act from 8 to 10 p.m. Friday: Bob Grubel and Grace Note. Trinity United Methodist, Third Street and Mountain Ave., Roanoke. 309-4707.

BAR MUSIC

202 Market

Tonight: Brett Harris. 9:30 p.m. 202 Market Square, Roanoke. 343-6644, 202market.net.

Awful Arthur's (Blacksburg)

Friday: High Street. Saturday: Train Wreck. 213 Draper Road (inside Kent Square), Blacksburg. 443-9109.

Awful Arthur's (Downtown)

Tonight: DJ Night. Friday: Burning Bridges. 108 Campbell Ave., Roanoke. 344-2997.

Awful Arthur's (Towers)

Saturday: Little Rodger and the Cheap Thrills. Wednesday: Keith Guthrie. Towers Shopping Center, 2229 Colonial Ave., Roanoke. 777-0007.

Awful Arthur's (Salem)

Tonight: The Kind. Friday: The Palominos. Saturday: Entre Nous. 1302 West Main St., Salem. 387-1004.

Blue 5 Restaurant

Tonight: The Lenny Marcus Trio. Friday: The Ministers of Soul. Saturday: The Deanie Blues Band. Sunday: The Blue Ridge Blues Society's Blues Contest. Wednesday: The Blue 5 Jam. All events at 9 p.m. 312 Second St., Roanoke. 904-5338, blue5restaurant.com.

Blues BBQ

Friday: Jesse Ray Carter Trio. Saturday: Gumbo. Mondays: Karaoke. Tuesdays: Acoustic Endeavors. 107 Market Square, Roanoke. 344-5683, bluesbbqco.com.

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

Tonight: Karaoke with Alma Hesson. Friday: DJ Dance Party. Saturday: The Worx. Wednesday: Line Dancing. 4009 Murray Place, Lynchburg. (434) 846-3206. cattleannies.com.

Coffee Pot

Friday and Saturday: Centerhill. Mondays: Rocky Top Karaoke. Tuesdays: Open Mic for solo acts hosted by Keith Guthrie. 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 special guest Brent Hoskins from the Seed. Saturday: Brian Grey and Friends. 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday: Cyrus Pace and Friends for Blues and Jazz Sunday Afternoon on the Deck. Alley behind 2123 Crystal Spring Ave., Roanoke. 982-FORK, forkinthealley.com.

Mango's Bar and Grill

7 p.m. Tonight: Karaoke. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday: The Clue Band. 7 p.m. Tuesday: Disco Night with DJ Hurricane. 16430 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta. 721-1632.

Martin's Downtown Bar & Grill

Friday: Shayar and Krooshal Force. 413 First St., Roanoke. 985-6278.

Schooners

Tonight: The Worx. 7226 Williamson Road, Roanoke. 563-4956.

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.

KARAOKE

Dalton's

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