Live Music & Events
The Wildlife @ Dogtown
8:30pm | Free Show
The Wildlife delivers original funk, soul, and R&B alongside select, unexpected covers designed for both body and soul. Founded by guitarist and vocalist Richie Marso, the project blends deep groove, soulful vocals, and genre-spanning guitar work rooted in rock, reggae, soul, and funk.
Joining Richie are Janiah Allen (Father Sun, Solazo, Music Road Co, etc.) on bass, Jake Thomas (Spoon Fight, Music Road Co, The Ambassador) on drums, and Nyo Allen (Father Sun, Groove Central Station, Solazo, Music Road Co, etc.) on keys, creating a dynamic, groove-heavy lineup. The Wildlife often features rotating guest musicians, keeping each performance fresh, danceable, and alive.
The CC Coates Band
Friday | Free Show | 8:30pm
Soulful blues and danceable rock, welcome home a Floyd favorite!
Soul-stice Celebration with Gordon Sterling & the People, and Ripejive
🌿🌞 SOUL-STICE: A SUMMER GATHERING 🌞🌿
June 27 • Dogtown
When the sun stays high, so do the vibes. We’re bringing together two powerhouse acts for a night of funk, soul, and groove-heavy goodness:
Featuring:
RipeJive
Gordon Sterling & The People
An evening of groove-driven sound, improvisation, and feel-good energy to welcome the heart of summer.
$12 advance / $15 day of show
Gordon Sterling and The People is a Soul/Funk, Blues/Rock band from Washington, DC. They draw inspiration from 60’s and 70’s soul, funk, blues and rock—putting their own spin on classic sounds for a powerful musical experience. Gordon Sterling’s soulful voice, introspective lyrics, the band’s tight grooves, and improvisational jams captivate audiences and move their heart and soul. If you like artists such as Gary Clark Junior, Michael Kiwanuka, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Lettuce, and Galactic, then you don’t want to miss Gordon Sterling and The People!
Ripejive is a funk five-piece from Southwest, Virginia. Blending retro and modern sounds, they deliver original vocal-driven anthems and adventurous instrumentals with knee-deep grooves and heady jams. Pocket rhythms laced with Latin spice and pulsing bass are infused with incendiary guitar, soaring saxophone, and colorful keys to serve a sumptuous sound that always brings a party. Notable performances have included direct support for Ghost Note, Funk You, and Melvin Seals and JGB, and upcoming, they're returning to Floydfest this summer.
Cheat Mountain Riders
Friday | Free Show | 8:30pm
Welcoming to our stage, the Cheat Mountain Riders!
Cheat Mountain riders are an Appalachian born and
raised power trio. From deep in the hollers of West Virginia CMR rides forth to rock and soul. Inspired by those before them
they brew an elixir of rock, blues, funk and soul to create musical alchemy Funkalachian if you will. The band generates a sonic atmosphere by harnessing the mysteries of the mountains. Cultivating their sound with fertile grounds of their roots.
Kerosene Willy
Saturday | Free Show | 8:30pm
Get ready for a Fourth of July celebration packed with red, white, blue, and rock ‘n’ roll. Kerosene Willy brings its signature freestyle roots sound to Dogtown for a night of fireworks-worthy jams, deep grooves, and all-American good vibes.
Kerosene Willy is Freestyle Rock ‘n’ Roll Roots Music at its finest. With origins in the jam and blues scene in St. Louis, Kerosene Willy has been churning up grooves for more than a quarter century. Blending Rock, Blues, Jazz, Country, Bluegrass, Funk, and World Beat, the Willy has been doing its “Jam-Band” thing since before there was barely even a term for it. Expect a high-energy summer throwdown perfect for celebrating Independence Day Floyd-style.
Mountain Walrus
Mountain Walrus • Friday 8pm
$8 day of show, at the door
Mountain Walrus plays big energy, high vibing funk rock, sewn tight and jammed out. Foster Burton, singer, songwriter, and guitarist, is a workingman’s rockstar, playing over 100 gigs per year, with Mountain Walrus fast becoming his foremost creative vehicle. Ben Hite, a keyboard wizard who also contributes lead and backing vocals, electrifies the deep grooves. Mason Jennelle blends decades of drumming nuance with backing vocals and a performative style that makes him a show unto himself atop the throne. Daniel Kuder rounds out the rhythm section, amplifying a fresh low end until it shakes. Ryan Ratliff sanctifies the Mountain Walrus sound with saxophone, adding brassy dazzle and seductive mystique. If original songwriting, improvised jamming, and funky grooving music is your thing, then get out to the next Mountain Walrus show for two sets of new music, mixed with unexpected covers and peaking jams.
Mad Iguanas
The Mad Iguanas are a jam rock band from Salem, VA formed in 2009 by brothers Foster and Daniel Burton. Featuring Henry Lazenby on guitar and Brian McKee on drums, the band blends original music with improvisational influences from the Grateful Dead and Widespread Panic. Their songs are rooted in real life — written about their lives and friends, for their friends. The Mad Iguanas have played stages including FloydFest and The Harvester, bringing soulful jams and hometown energy everywhere they go.
Vicker Switch
Vicker Switch is a high-energy three-piece classic rock band from Pulaski, Virginia, bringing decades of experience and a passion for live music to every performance. Playing crowd favorites spanning the 1960s through the 1990s, the band delivers a fun mix of timeless rock and roll, strong musicianship, and dance-worthy energy. Having played together for more than 35 years, Vicker Switch knows how to keep audiences singing along, dancing, and enjoying a great night out.
Buddhagraph Spaceship
Saturday | $8 Door | 8:30pm
Hailing from Asheville, North Carolina, Buddhagraph Spaceship integrates elements of rock, funk, americana, and jazz fusion through technical improvisation to create a dynamic sound. They are sonic shapeshifters, taking their audiences on a journey through their song’s stories. Guided by melodies and driven by complex rhythms, they create unique soundscapes that are both familiar and raw.
Buddhagraph’s eclectic sound catapults them into a genre-less space, focusing on creating a sensory experience for listeners to lose themselves and in doing so wake up to the world.
Andrew Scotchie
Born and raised in Asheville, Andrew Scotchie is everything rock-n-roll was meant to be: sweaty, soul-stirring, a little dangerous, and absolutely alive. With the fire of the Stones, the blues of Lightnin’ Hopkins, and the message of a punk-fueled preacher, Scotchie and his band have become a staple of the Southeast music scene. He’s shared stages with legends, crowd-surfed dive bars, and continues to craft his unique sound. His latest record, Love Is Enough, is a love letter to connection, chaos, and keeping your heart open in a world gone sideways.
More press: https://www.andrewscotchiemusic.com/press
DJ Kid'nMe
“New York Native now Floyd local, Schuyler aka DJ, The Kid’nMe, has been DJing in the club scene for 20+ years. His love and passion for dance and music combined with his vibrant personality will surely be inspiration to get you on the dance floor! This Friday he is coming out to play tunes thru the decades to honor a Floyd local on their birthday. So come out to dance and celebrate with him!”
The Rarely Available Band
Friday | Free Show | 8:30pm
The Rarely Available Band (RAB) is a beloved, long-running acoustic and classic rock group based out of Roanoke, Virginia. Formed in 1979, they are well-known throughout the region for their rich harmonies, country swing, and extensive setlists covering decades of favorite hits at local breweries, markets, and restaurants.
Timewave Zero
Saturday| Free Show | 8:30pm
Timewave Zero is bringing the group’s “Unky” sound (So Funky the “F” fell off…) back to Dogtown! Original music and covers from seasoned area songwriters and performers will getcha to boogie and groove, then take a step back and absorb some epic mind bending solos from guitars, keyboards and sax!
Keith Allen Circus
The Keith Allen Circus - Psychedelic Dark Rock - Haw River, NC
FRIDAY, May 29 | 8PM | $10 Tickets
The Keith Allen Circus is exactly what it sounds like. A high flying, death defying, trapeze act of sound led by multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and ringmaster, Keith Allen, with Kevin Purcell (Drums/Keyboards), Jonathon Sale (Bass), and Bradley Turner (Guitar) The original music blends styles of dark rock and jam (Pink Floyd & Widespread Panic), and catchy psychedelic electro-pop (Gorillaz & Tame Impala) with Keith's own unique compositional and improvisational style, developed from 20 years playing with The Mantras. The Circus has gained a lot of traction in a year, with sold out shows across NC in Boone, Greensboro and Wilmington, a Big Something After Party with sit ins from Casey Cranford, sharing the stage with National acts Papadosio and Perpetual Groove. Solid festival appearances at The Big What? Casual Campout and Graveyard Getdown, wrapping up a new EP due out soon and looking to expand in 2025 with new dates in new states! The show has something for everyone, lions, tigers and of course, a few clowns!!
Karaoke- 1980's Karaoke Night: Neon Sweat
On Saturday join us for Neon Sweat, a 1980s karaoke night! Buzzkill Karaoke is serving up a totally tubular time!
Seedpicker
Saturday | Free Show | 8:30pm
Seedpicker is a Roanoke-based variety act featuring soul, funk, reggae, and blues originals and covers! Come for the jams, stay for the fun!
Root Down feat. Stephanie Lea
Root Down Feat. Stephanie Lea
Friday | Free Show | 8pm
“Root Down,” is a collection of jazz enthusiasts from SWVA. We are a diverse group of musicians who have worked together in various settings for the past decade. The more recent “Root Down,” group aspires to bring our love of jazz, funk, rock & blues to audiences and venues throughout our region.
The quintet consists of Justin Craig-guitar, Doug Norton-keys, Alan Munshower-drums, Lou Madsen-sax, Nick Romantini-bass & Stephanie Lea on vocals.
DJ Sp_ceboy
DJ sp_ceboy
Saturday | 8PM | Free Show!
High energy entertainers/multi instrumentalists bringing original music & a huge variety of cover material from such artists as The Band, John Mayer, Bee Gees, Stones, Cure, Depeche Mode, Eagles, Jimmy Buffett, Coldplay and more!!
Surrender Dorothy
Surrender Dorothy
Saturday | 8PM | Free Show!
High energy entertainers/multi instrumentalists bringing original music & a huge variety of cover material from such artists as The Band, John Mayer, Bee Gees, Stones, Cure, Depeche Mode, Eagles, Jimmy Buffett, Coldplay and more!!
Ryan Greer Band
A staple of the Southwest Virginia music scene since 2007, Ryan Greer first made his mark as a bassist before stepping forward as a guitarist, singer, and songwriter. In 2019, he formed The Ryan Greer Band, and they’ve been a powerful presence on the local stage ever since. Their sound blends blues-infused, Appalachian soul with a dynamic mix of heartfelt originals and crowd-pleasing favorites, delivering performances that are both fresh and deeply rooted in tradition.
Vicker Switch
Vicker Switch
Saturday | 8pm | Free Show!
Vicker Switch is a 3 piece Classic Rock cover band, playing all of your favorite rock and roll ranging from the 60's to the 90's!
We're from Pulaski Virginia and have been playing music together for over 35 years. Come hang out with us and enjoy a night of music, dancing and high energy entertainment!!
Rosebud Band
ROSEBUD BAND
Free Show | Friday | 8pm
Rosebud is a Floyd, Virginia–based band rooted in the timeless spirit of the Grateful Dead, blending faithful covers with a growing catalog of original songs. Drawing inspiration from long-form improvisation, Rosebud stretches each tune into a living, breathing experience. Their sound drifts easily from deep-groove Americana into spacey breakdowns, exploratory jams, and cosmic detours that invite listeners along for the ride.
Leonard Blush & the Camelcals
Free show ~ We are excited to welcome this fantastic group back to our stage! Get ready for acoustic guitar driven, new-grassy, rock and roll!
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