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Jimmie Vaughan headlines the SunTrust Big Lick Blues Festival

4x Grammy winner, Stevie Ray's brother and founder of The Fabulous Thunderbirds, is coming to Roanoke VA, along with the Tilt-A-Whirl Band (featuring Lou Ann Barton).

John Lee Hooker, Jr. at the SunTrust Big Lick Blues Festival

John Lee Hooker, Jr. and his band are bringing their funky Blues, Soul & R&B groove to Roanoke VA!

Teresa James & The Rhythm Tramps

Making their Virginia debut at the SunTrust Big Lick Blues Festival!

Rodney Atkins fans of all ages @ Festival in the Park!

Despite the threat of storms the Rodney Atkins show was packed and terrific!

Chris Young at Festival in the Park – Sunday May 30!

What a night! Over 4,000 fans packed Elmwood Park and what a great show they saw.

Festival in the Park Youth Art Show

Youth Arts Show entries at Festival in the Park. We're always impressed by the talent of the middle school artists that participate. Winning students and their school win art supplies. It's our way of fostering artistic talent throughout the entire Roanoke Valley and beyond.

Sister Hazel packs Festival in the Park!

On a beautiful early summer night Sister Hazel rocked!

Appalachian Power 5/10K Run – Sat. May 29 – new chip timing this year!

The Appalachian Power 5/10 K Run is always a big part of the running season - one of the only 10K's in the region!

Huge crowds at BB&T’s Party in the Park

The 2009 of BB&T's Party in the Park saw big crowds and a few big rain storms - but through it all we sure did have a lots of fun and make some memories. The 2010 Party in the Park season promises to bring back your favorites and a few surprises.

Humana Big Lick Ice Cream Dance

Always a big night and fan favorite at BB&T's Party in the Park. It's Thurs. Aug. 19, 2010 featuring The Kings!

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Making strides against Breast Cancer with “Vote for my Rack” People’s Choice Rib Competition
August 31, 2010

Now this is a great combo – enjoying world class blues, Roanoke’s best ribs & fighting Breast Cancer at the same time! New at the ‘10 SunTrust Big Lick Blues Festival- participate in the US Foodservice Rib Cook-Off People’s Choice Award and help the American Cancer Society too. Get a ballot that day (suggested donation... [Read more of this review]

SunTrust Big Lick Blues Festival – Podcast Preview Show

Can’t wait for “Mr. Tuff Enough” – Jimmie Vaughan along with John Lee Hooker Jr., Teresa James & The Rhythm Tramps, plus special guests Lou Ann Barton, and Clarence “The Bluesman” Turner? This year’s SunTrust Big Lick Blues Festival , on Sat. Oct. 2 (Elmwood Park, downtown Roanoke, VA) will be the best yet! ... [Read more of this review]

Now accepting merchant vendor applications for SunTrust Big Lick Blues Festival- Oct.2

The 4th annual SunTrust Big Lick Blues Festival will take place October 2, 2010 in Elmwood Park, downtown Roanoke, Virginia. For the past three years, this all day event has drawn large crowds from all over the east coast. From now until September 22, EventZone will be accepting vendor applications for product/service, craft artisans and goods and... [Read more of this review]

It’s time again for the 3rd Annual Humana Big Lick Ice Cream Dance!
August 29, 2010

This Thursday at Party in the Park, featuring The Kings, Humana will once again present the Big Lick Ice Cream Dance and an ice cream social. Courtesy of Humana, there will be yummy flavors of Homestead Creamery ice cream for your enjoyment – all FREE while supplies last. If you’ve never witnessed this before you won’t want... [Read more of this review]

“Downtown Getdown” at Blues BBQ Co this Thursday!

This Thursday (Sept.2) after The Band of Oz, head over to Blues BBQ Co. for Party in the Park’s “Downtown Getdown” Special. Blues BBQ is offering their slow cooked pulled pork sandwich with their fresh cut boardwalk fries for only $6.00! Blues BBQ Co. is all about the love and food, you won’t want to pass up this special deal! ... [Read more of this review]

Jim Quick’s “Down South” CD Release concert in downtown Roanoke – it’s FREE!
August 23, 2010

Jim Quick & Coastline are a fan favorite in the Roanoke Valley and all points south. Their music is a unique blend of soul, blues, rock and country all with that unmistakable beach music rhythm – or as Jim Quick describes it, “Carolina swamp music.” Their last CD, released under the alias band name of King Tyrone & The... [Read more of this review]

John Lee Hooker, Jr. has truley lived the “life of a bluesman.”

John Lee Hooker Jr. was born in Detroit “Motor City” with Delta blues-filled blood running through his Motown veins. The son of the great John Lee Hooker, he was exposed the life of the blues from a young age. At only eight years old Jr. performed on Detroit’s WJBK radio and knew from that moment that he wanted to follow the path of... [Read more of this review]

Rockin’ Blues & Smokin’ Ribs! Discount Tickets on Sale NOW!
August 16, 2010

The award winning SunTrust Big Lick Blues Festival, Sat. Oct. 2, 2010 – promises once again to deliver “Rockin’ Blues & Smokin’ Ribs!” And this year’s entertainment lineup will blow you away. Featuring 4x Grammy winner and guitar legend Jimmie Vaughan and his Tilt-A-Whirl Band (featuring Lou Ann Barton). ... [Read more of this review]