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Music to the Ear
Brian Blade & The Fellowship Band, March 6. One
of the best jazz drummers in the world. Jefferson
Center, Roanoke. 345-2550, jeffcenter.org.
Winter Jam 2015, March 12. Berglund Center, Roanoke. 853-5483, jamtour.com/shows/roanoke-va.
Lunasa, March 13. The band is internationally acknowledged as being the finest traditional Irish instrumental outfit of recent times. Jefferson Center,
Roanoke. 345-2550, jeffcenter.org.
St. John's Music on the Corner: Music for Harp,
Flute and Strings, March 13. Hailed as "two perfect virtuosos" at their international performance
debut, Kevin and Bryan Matheson of the Classic
Strings. St. John's Episcopal Church, Roanoke. 3439341, stjohnsroanoke.org.
Lindsay Lou and the Flatbellies in Concert, March
14. Americana, bluegrass and blues. Bedford Public
Library. 586-8911.
Crooked Road Festival, March 19-23. Performances
of old-time, bluegrass, and mountain gospel sounds
that have influenced the development of American
music. Virginia Tech Center for the Arts, Blacksburg.
231-0856, artscenter.vt.edu.
ZZ Top, March 25. Berglund Center, Roanoke. 8535483, roanokeciviccenter.com.
Del McCoury Band & Hot Rize Featuring Red
Knuckles & The Trailblazers, March 26. For over
50 years, Del McCoury's music has expressed an authoritative and unrelenting authenticity. Jefferson
Center, Roanoke. 345-2550, jeffcenter.org.
Natalie Merchant, April 10. Merchant, who began
her career as lead vocalist for the seminal alternative
rock band 10,000 Maniacs, has been widely hailed
for her profound songwriting, musical purity, and
stirring delivery. Jefferson Center, Roanoke. 3452550, jeffcenter.org.
Cecile McLorin Salvant, April 18. When you hear
the sometimes smoky, sometimes crystalline voice
of Cécile McLorin Salvant, it's impossible not to
think of legendary jazz vocalists of the past. Jefferson Center, Roanoke. 345-2550, jeffcenter.org.

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enjoy every day in the Roanoke Valley. Climb
on antique trains at the Virginia Museum of
Transportation or cheer for the home team
at a Salem Red Sox ball game. Don't be
surprised if the world-class mountain bike
trails bring out dad's competitive side. The
young and the young at heart will love
Virginia's Blue Ridge.

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The Sweetback Sisters in Concert, April 24. A renegade retro band. Bedford Public Library. 586-8911.
Alan Jackson, April 25. Berglund Center, Roanoke.
853-5483, roanokeciviccenter.com.

The Best in Sports
WinterFest 5K & 10 Miler, March 7. Includes an after
party with music, food and a kids station. Bernard's
Landing Resort, Moneta. starcitystriders.com.
Shamrock Hill 5K & 10K, March 14. Downtown
Roanoke. commonwealthgames.org.
Mill Mountain Mayhem 10K, April 11. Mill Mountain Park, Roanoke. starcitystriders.com.
Moonlight Bootlegger 5k, April 24. Transition back
to the 1920's Prohibition Era rum running and race
a 5k through the wooded trails of the backcountry.
Virginia's Explore Park, Roanoke. bootlegger5k.com/
roanoke2015/
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