Down By The River festival

08/28/2019

In 1983, Jack Andrews bought the Theatre and screened classics, second run movies, and art films. He also presented Live Shows. During this time, blues music...

05/15/2011

A big shout out to all the fabulous volunteers who made this festival work! Two fantastic days of music and festivities and we couldn't do it without you all. Thanks!

05/15/2011

Thanks to each and everyone who braved the elements to experience Down by the River, we had an incredibly amazing weekend and hope you did too. Please tell us some of the highlights of your Down by the River experience.

05/15/2011

Here we go The Courtyard Hounds set to Take the stage in 15 mins at Down by the River!!

05/15/2011

Wow Neko Case was amazing!!!! Down by the River is rocking!! And next Courtyard Hounds.

05/14/2011

Neko Case is en route to the Down by the River Festival stage!!

05/14/2011

Judi and The Giants!!!!!

05/14/2011

The Black Lillies are spectacular right now, and the rain is no more. Down by the River is a dream.

05/14/2011

The Music Lab Stage is so incredible, Roanoke has so many talented kids!

05/14/2011

We are under way, the gates are open for day 2 of Down by the River and the Pace Brothers are set to hit the stage in 5 mins. Oh and THE SUN IS SHINING!!

05/14/2011

m.roanoke.com-Down by the River, party's getting started

Camping is fun, especially at Down By The River festival!

Hillary Foster (from left), Candace Richardson, Michael Richardson and Grant Sims hang out by their pop-up camper before the music starts Friday at the Down by the River Festival.

05/14/2011

Yes!!! Did you have fun? Thank you Roanoke you rock, see you tomorrow.

05/14/2011

Encore!! Encore !!! Encore!!!!

05/14/2011

You still have time!!! Amos Lee goes on in 10 mins!!

05/14/2011

Please to all our incredible Down by the river patrons, don't forget that this event is a cash only event.

05/13/2011

Places everyone places!!! Chris Thile and Michael Daves hit the stage in 10mins!!!!!!

05/13/2011

The gate is open, the gate is open!!

05/13/2011

Martin's Downtown Bar & Grill

Your probably going to get hungry at Down By The River festival, luckily Downtown will be providing you with some tasty food. Garden burgers, BBQ, Watermelon Slices and more, it just doesn't get any better.

05/13/2011

Amos Lee Soundcheck!!!

05/13/2011

7 hours to show time!!! Chris Thile, Jay Farrar, Amos Lee!! WOW!!!

05/13/2011

If you are at "Down By the River" tonight or tomorrow, make sure to keep your eyes and ears open for your chance to win a $1500 pair of diamond earrings form Fink's Jewelers!

05/13/2011

Good morning to all!! We could not be more excited, today is the opening day for Down by the River. Gates open at 5pm, Chris Thile and Michael Daves hit the stage at 6:30pm! This will be an incredible weekend!

05/13/2011

The hour is growing closer!

05/11/2011

Woohoo, two days and counting! Want a great way to enjoy the event....It's not too late to volunteer and be part of making this a fantastic two day festival. Free food, music, t-shirts and great people to work with for just a few hours of your time. What a deal! Contact Cristina at [email protected] to sign up.

05/10/2011

Amos Lee Performs "Flower"

Amos Lee on Conan!! Down By The River festival!!

Amos Lee performs "Flower" off his new album "Mission Bell"

05/10/2011

Down By The River

The gates to Down By The River festival open May 13th at 5:00pm Chris Thile, and Daves hit the stage at 6:45pm. Here is a link to our website for a total rundown of performance times. What An Incredible weekend ahead!!

Spring music festival in Roanoke Virginia featuring Court Yard Hounds, Amos Lee, Neko Case, Jay Farrar and many more.

05/09/2011

Podcast with Amos Lee, who headlines Down By The River Festival on Friday | Tad Dickens' cutNscratch

This makes us happy, and we know it will do the same for you.

Music news and reviews from The Roanoke Times' music columnist Tad Dickens.

05/09/2011

Check out this podcast from Mr Tad Dickens!
http://blogs.roanoke.com/cutnscratch/2011/05/podcast-with-emily-robison-of-court-yard-hounds-saturday-night-headliners-at-down-by-the-river-festival/

05/09/2011

Tune in to News Channel 10 today at 12noon, to see and hear featured Down by the River artists Cyrus and James Pace. They will be speaking about the festival highlights as well as playing you a tune or two. http://www.downbytheriver.org/

05/09/2011

The Down by the River location is ALIVE, grass is being mowed, measurements are being made, and the excitement is building! You are going to have the time of you life this weekend!

05/07/2011

Only one more week until the festival, get your tickets today.
http://www.downbytheriver.org/

05/05/2011

The Zac Brown Band really put on a great show last night, Down By The River festival partied on into the midnight hour. Only one week left until Neko.Case, Amos Lee, Chris Thile and more take the stage here in Roanoke Va, so get your tickets today and spread the word far and wide, the fun never stops.

05/04/2011

The first tents are up!!! Down by the River!!!