The Jeff Little Trio will perform on Saturday, July 26, on the Blue Ridge Music Center’s amphitheater stage as part of the “Deep Roots, Many Voices†summer concert series. Dori Freeman will kick off the show at 7 p.m.
The BRMC is located at milepost 213 on the Blue Ridge Parkway just south of Galax, Virginia.
The award-winning Jeff Little Trio is celebrated for its ability to seamlessly blend traditional Appalachian sounds with contemporary influences. Jeff Little’s piano playing is deeply rooted in the musical traditions of the Blue Ridge Mountains. He has been recognized as a critically acclaimed musician and a true music innovator. Steve Lewis, a master of both guitar and banjo, adds a rich layer of complexity to the trio’s sound. His intricate picking and vocals complement Little’s piano perfectly. On mandolin, Luke Little brings youthful energy and a modern twist to the group’s performances. His skillful playing and harmonies add depth and texture to the music. The group’s repertoire includes a mix of traditional tunes, original compositions, and unique arrangements of well-known songs.
Opening the show is Galax native Dori Freeman, a singer-songwriter who grew up in a musical family. Her father, Scott Freeman, and grandfather, Willard Gayheart, perform during Midday Mountain Music sessions at the Music Center. With her expressive vocals and poignant songwriting, Freeman’s songs tell the stories of heartache and struggle.
Freeman has sharpened her vision of Appalachian Americana over five studio albums. From the country traditionalism of her self-titled debut to the amplified folk of “Ten Thousand Roses,†it’s a sound that nods to her mountain-town roots even as it reaches beyond them. Freeman continues creating her own musical geography with “Do You Recall,†the songwriter’s most eclectic — and electric — record yet.
She still sings with the unforced vibrato of a classic folk singer, but she’s more of a modern trailblazer than a throwback traditionalist, funneling her Blue Ridge roots into a contemporary sound that’s broad and bold.
Tickets are available at . Tickets can be purchased on the evening of the show at the admission gates.
Parking opens at 5:15 p.m. and is free. The amphitheater gates open at 5:45 p.m. The concert begins at 7 p.m. The Bluffs Restaurant will be on site with food for purchase. Concertgoers may bring their own food and beverages. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted.
The Blue Ridge Music Center celebrates the music and musicians of the mountains. The Music Center is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily May through October. It is a national park facility, a major attraction along the Blue Ridge Parkway, and a venue partner of The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail and Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina. The Blue Ridge Parkway/National Park Service maintains and operates the facility, and staffs the Music Center Visitor/Interpretive Center. The programs are managed, coordinated, promoted, and produced by the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, a nonprofit partner organization. For more information, visit .
