Music scene · Radford

Music in Radford centers on Radford University student ensembles and recitals. School bands and church choirs round out the scene. Musicians from Roanoke and Blacksburg sometimes stop in for small gigs.

University performance spaces hold the main concerts. Churches open fellowship halls for seasonal programs, and campus restaurants hire acoustic players. Community events sometimes use a park pavilion.

Local and regional artists perform here, with musicians from the nearby Roanoke and Blacksburg scene occasionally passing through.

Students should join university ensembles or the music program. Check community center and campus boards for open mic nights. Church choirs and band boosters welcome help. Paid gigs require driving to Roanoke or Blacksburg.