Akin to Live Aid or Farm Aid, included in the Blue Ridge Holler series is a free benefit concert on Nov. 24 at the Jefferson Center in Roanoke. No tickets required but donations are accepted … just show up and enjoy!

Or tune in to our LIVESTREAM on FRIENDS Facebook and YouTube channels.

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Blue Ridge Holler Performance Times on Nov. 24

● 2:00 pm – Roanoke Symphony’s David Stewart Wiley & Julee Hickox

● 2:20 pm – Newfound Gap

● 2:40 pm – Scott Patrick & Micaiah McClellan

● 3:00 pm – Geoff the Fiddler

● 3:20 pm – Amelia Empson

● 3:40 pm – Purple Carrot

● 4:00 pm – The Brothers Young

● 4:20 pm – Whitney Lewis Music

● 4:40 pm – Mike Frankē

● 5:00 pm – The McKenzies

● 5:20 pm – Pre-recorded video performances by Timothy Seaman/Tom Abernethy and Walker’s Creek & the Hound Dogs

● 5:40 pm – Keith Goggin

● 6:00 pm – Kinnfolk

● 6:20 pm – Harvest Blaque & Squad Soul

● 6:40 pm – Eight Point Star

● 7:00 pm – Marcus Perry/The Band Paul

● 7:20 pm – Just Some Random Dude

● 7:40 pm – Jack Hinshelwood & Patrick Turner

All money raised will go to Blue Ridge communities in Virginia and North Carolina that have been impacted by Hurricane Helene. Specifically, funding will go towards rebuilding community assets aligned with FRIENDS’ mission of celebrating the region’s unique culture, natural beauty, and quality of life.

“This might mean funds and volunteer support to rebuild recreational areas, parks, playgrounds, trails, artist studios and music venues,” said executive director Julie Whalen. “Thankfully, there are several organizations and federal agencies in place to help with health and human services, and we encourage folks to support them. We feel best equipped to help rebuild with direction from our volunteer chapters already in impacted Blue Ridge communities in ways that align our strengths and mission.”

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