Music scene · Tazewell

Tazewell is the county seat of Tazewell County in southwest Virginia, a mountain town with deep country, gospel, and old-time roots. School ensembles, church choirs, and small fairground shows keep music alive, with Bluefield and Roanoke musicians passing through for select dates.

Music is heard at the high school auditorium, Baptist church fellowship halls, the county fairgrounds, and downtown restaurants. The nearby Clinch Mountains provide a backdrop for outdoor community concerts.

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

Start with the school band or a church choir, then look for spots at the county fair and downtown eateries. Bluefield and Wytheville offer closer open stages, while Roanoke has the region's larger rooms.