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Valentine's Day songs for the happy and sad

February 7, 2012

As Valentine's Day approaches, you are probably looking for one of two things — a way to heat things up with that special someone or a way to drown in your sorrows and forget about love.

‘Americana’ musical group to perform at the Lyric Sunday

October 31, 2011

More than 30 years ago, two young musicians met unexpectedly in South Carolina. Although they didn’t know it at the time, this meeting would lead the way for a marriage and a band.

Fall into new October sounds

October 10, 2011

Albums to look forward to this year

October 3, 2011

Music review: Father Son Holy Ghost by Girls

September 12, 2011

Coming two years after Girls’ widely acclaimed debut, “Album,” in 2009, the expectations of “Father, Son, Holy Ghost” were almost impossibly high.

Balam Acab develops own sound in 'Wander/Wonder'

September 5, 2011

When Balam Acab, who is also known as Alec Koone, first arrived on the music scene one year ago, “witch house” or “drag” music was just starting to become a real thing, due in part to the release of Balam Acab’s debut EP, “See Birds.

Take a journey with ‘Slave Ambient’

August 29, 2011

Since the release of “Wagonwheel Blues” in 2008, the band The War On Drugs has endured a few changes.

Biz Markie Concert

August 28, 2011

Biz Markie performed in the Commonwealth Ballroom for Gobblerfest after the street festival.

Top 10 hits: Sweet summer tunes

August 23, 2011

Summer 2011 witnessed an overwhelming amount of amazing music released.

The Farmers Market: more than just produce

June 1, 2011

The Blacksburg Farmers Market is starting off a summer full of exciting events and sounds for the town.