At a time when independent live music venues across the country are struggling, one place seems to be moving in the opposite direction: Roanoke, Virginia.
As a music lover, I can feel it on any given Friday night. The hardest part is not finding a show. It is choosing between them.
I can slip into 3rd Street Coffee House for an intimate performance with 20 or so other patrons. If I want something a little rowdier, I can see what regional touring act Martin’s has brought in for only $10. If I am in the mood for an up-and-coming national act, but in more of a listening room, I can head to The Spot on Kirk for $15 and know I am in for a good night. And that only begins to cover the options available here…