Thursday 09/02/2010 Open Mic Hosted by Chris Henson
Grab your fifteen minutes of fame at Roanokes greatest music venue. Bring your guitar, your songs, and your dreams of stardom! Also, bring your family and friends [for cheering purposes]. - Chris Henson
Friday 09/03/2010 Modern Groove Syndicate
While the groups influences are all over the map, one can hear elements of P-Funk, John Cage, Brecker Brothers, the Crusaders, Jimmy Smith, and the Meters within their sound. Five musical powerhouses coming together to take the listener on a journey the likes of which he or she has never experienced before, that is the Modern Groove Syndicate.
The Modern Groove Syndicate has had the pleasure of sharing the stage with a wide variety of Bands. Some of them include - Cracker, The Tom Tom Club, The Samples, Dr. Didg, Agents of Good Roots, Ulu, Jimmies Chicken Shack, Eddie From Ohio, Zen Tricksters, Ike Willis & Project Object, Lake Trout, Schleigho, and Moon Boot Lover. MGS includes members of national recording acts such as Agents of Good Roots, Moterico, and Buzby.
Saturday 09/04/2010 Motor City Josh and The Big 3
These guys are returning to Roanoke to give their fans what they have come to expect:
Josh and the boys can shred with the best.
Friday 09/10/2010 Zac Harmon
Sponsored by the Southern California Blues Society of Los Angeles, Harmon and the Mid South Blues Revue went on to win The Blues Foundation’s 2004 International Blues Challenge as “best unsigned blues band.”
Since then there’s been no looking back with the release of the latest CD, “The Blues According to Zacariah,” appearances at US festivals, signing to a booking agent and international tours to Canada and France.
Saturday 09/11/2010 Electric Woodshed
How often we fail to realize our good fortune in living in a country where happiness is more than a lack of tragedy. Today were fortunate to jam with the Woodshed.
Guitar-driven blues-rock for all Americans.
Friday 09/17/2010 The Elderly Brothers
The Elderly Brothers perform a variety of songs that, mostly by pure coincidence, involve trucks, trains, the consumption of alcohol, and the various forms of heartbreak, including marriage and the termination thereof. Their repertoire leans heavily toward the musical genre known as Americana, drawing on 50s rock n roll, 60s pop music, 70s country rock, folk, traditional country, alternative country, blues & jazz.
Saturday 09/18/2010 Via Grass Monkey:
You see, Roanoke, we want everyone in radio-land to hear us in our element, which is not in a studio, its in front of a crowd. So join us for free on Saturday, September 18 at Blue 5 and lets be a drunken scrawl in the pages of history.
Seriously, this is sure to be a huge event, and we want you guys to be a part of it, because its you who have gotten us this far. Its gonna be a celebration, and a huge step forward for us. Hope you can make it out.
Love happens at Grass Monkey shows.
Friday 09/24/2010 The New Belgians
These guys are tearing up the scene in Richmond. Lets see what the hype is all about.
"Whenever you see a bang-up band live, something really cool happens. As you watch, you can see that they are individually listening to their bandmates signals like a satelitte dish; simultaneously they each are projecting their waves into a unified, moving sound picture for the crowd. THE NEW BELGIANS were this concept in action."
-Magazine 33
Saturday 09/25/2010 James Pace & Friends with Lady D
Roanokes own James Pace, of Pace Brothers B3 band, and Ana Popavic Band shares the stage with Lady D. West Virginias first lady of soul. Lady D is a phenomenal Blues & Soul Talent. Should be a show to remember. Lets give her a nice welcome to Roanoke.
Friday 10/01/2010 Emme St. James & Her Jazz Gentlemen
Imagine an intimate club filled with cocktails, candlelight, and cigarettes, whispering tales of days gone by. In it youll find EMME ST. JAMES - a vocalist who doesnt just sing to you, EMME ST. JAMES beckons you to a bygone era. Although originally a classically trained vocalist, Miss EMME ST. JAMES has become a staple in the Richmond jazz scene performing traditional jazz at such local favorites as Bogarts Back Room and the Tobacco Company. Experience the glamour, the timelessness, the artistry of EMME ST. JAMES AND HER JAZZ GENTLEMEN.
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Saturday 10/02/2010 The Cream of the Crop Blues Band CD RELEASE PARTY!!! The Cream of the Crop Blues Band is the culmination of well over a century of combined experience playing the blues. This music is our art and passion. Young or old, black or white, we want to make our audience feel good. We want you to move. We want to groove with you. We wish to vibe with you. Comprised of stalwarts from the southeast, southwest and mid-atlantic regions of the US, the band is a surprise mixed bag of blues. Texas Swing, Austin Shuffle, Virginia Twang, Georgia Soul and New Orleans Funk are all a part of the band’s unique collective sound. Groove is in our hearts. Love and understanding through music is our message. Moving you is our M.O. Please join us.
Wednesday 10/06/2010
Friday 10/08/2010 The Kilborn Alley Blues Band
KILBORN ALLEY BLUES BAND WINS THE SEAN COSTELLO RISING STAR IN THE BLUES AWARD at the Blues Blast Magazines annual music awards, held at Buddy Guys Legends in Chicago on October 29th. The award was presented by Sean Costellos parents. This is a great honor, with remarkable international nominees.
If you like blues you gotta check THIS out!
Saturday 10/09/2010 Ben Trout Band
Wed like to welcome Ben Trout Band to the Blue 5 stage! Come out for a night of the tunes that you love. Everything from Curtis Mayfield to CCR. Ben will be accompanied by Mr. Brad (B-Rad) Taylor on bass and Sir Carlos Aranguren on drums. Fun night. Dont miss it.
Friday 10/15/2010 Hope Clayburn
Saturday 10/16/2010 Solrevolt,one of this areas most popular bands will lay down some Blues and Classic Rock the right way. Always alot of fun!! This will be their CD Release Party so Do Not Miss It!!!
Hours of Operation Lunch: Tues-Fri 11:30-2:30 Dinner: Tues-Thur 4pm-12am | Fri 4pm-2am & Sat 5pm-2am
