Bluegrass.  Classical.  Country.  Rock.  Gospel.  Jazz.  Blues.  Funk.  Hip-hop - you name it.  Whatever your taste, you can find it in Roanoke, VA region.

A combination of new venues, diverse demographics, affordable entertainment, community leadership, and proximity to music roots are all reasons why the Roanoke Region is drawing artists from throughout the nation - and growing throngs of fans.

"Music lovers in Roanoke are creating a culture that transcends this region," explains Robyn Schon, assistant general manager of the Roanoke Civic Center, which in the past few months has hosted diverse artists ranging from Celtic Woman to Keith Urban to ZZ Top.

"Bands and artists of every genre are surfacing in this community; music venues are taking greater financial risks by booking more eclectic performers; and the demographics in this region are diverse enough to ensure that every genre of music will have a decent audience," Schon says.  "As a result, the region is being recognized for the artistry and diversity of the music available here." 

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