🔥Guitars in the Park, Brisket on the Pit

Good Morning, Roanoke! It’s July 21, and midsummer nights call for country tunes under the stars. Lucky us—Billy Currington and Kip Moore hit Elmwood Park this week! 🎸

In today’s Around the Noke:

• Billy Currington + Kip Moore at Elmwood Park

• Grandin Chillage block‑party

• Big Daddy’s BBQ opens in Salem

Let’s get into it!

The Digest

National Mountain Bike Championships put Roanoke on the map

More than 2,200 riders from across the country shredded our world‑class trails last week, powered by a flurry of last‑minute volunteers and a few feisty storms. The payoff?

• ~$2 million poured into local businesses

• Newly built course features will stay, adding a permanent trail

• $10 from every entry goes straight to local trail maintenance

The Report

Adopt Pets

This week’s lineup will melt you. First up is Gia, a gentle mixed‑breed hero rescued from a landfill dumpster who’s still sweet as a peach. Joining her is Eddie, a floppy‑haired cuddle‑bug whose foster mom says he’d happily be a velcro cat 24/7

House of the Week

4496 Bonsack Rd, Roanoke, VA 24012: A lovingly preserved 1836 Colonial‑Revival manor where Blue Ridge vistas frame every window and original heart‑pine floors glow beneath ornate millwork and four fireplaces. Sip coffee on the wraparound porch crowned by a vintage Boston streetlamp, then sneak off to the glass‑walled sunroom or storybook guest cottage for daydreams. 🏡

Local Businesses

We’re smokin’ excited for Texas‑style Big Daddy’s BBQ, now serving at 602 W. Fourth St., Salem. Load up on brisket, pulled pork, sausage, and heaping sides—then save room for hard‑scoop ice cream. 🍨

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

July 25 – Budweiser Summer Series drops into Elmwood Park with country heavyweights Billy Currington & Kip Moore. Grab a lawn spot and soak up the starry vibes

July 24 – Aaron Lewis & the Stateliners roll the “American As It Gets” tour into Salem Civic Center. Seats (and VIP parking) here

July 25 – Grandin Chillage turns Grandin Village into a sunset block‑party with food trucks, local brews, and live tunes

LIVE MUSIC

Monday – July 21
Big Lick Brewing | Irish Music Session | 6:30 PM | traditional Irish jam

Tuesday – July 22
Big Lick Brewing | Music Bingo with Nathan | 6:30 PM | play‑along bingo + tunes

Wednesday – July 23
Martin’s Downtown | Jacob Panic w/ Clover Lynn & The Hellfires | 9:30 PM
The Spot on Kirk | Kindred Valley | 7:30 PM | $12 ADV

Thursday – July 24
Floyd Country Store | Honky Tonk Thursday: High Hopes Honky Tonk | 7:00 PM
Martin’s Downtown | The Hip Snacks | 9:00 PM | FREE
Sidewinders Steak House & Saloon | Shallow Side | 7:30 PM | $18.30

Friday – July 25
3rd Street Coffeehouse | Kelly Hunt & Sara Morgan | 7:30 PM | folk duo (donation)
Elmwood Park Amphitheater | Billy Currington + Kip Moore | 7:30 PM | $59 ADV
Floyd Country Store | Friday Night Jamboree | 6:30 PM | old‑time & bluegrass
Martin’s Downtown | Gasoline Alley | 10:00 PM | $10

Saturday – July 26
Brady’s Distillery | Crawford & Power | 6:00 PM | country duo
Villa Appalaccia Winery | Music at the Villa: Seph Custer | 1:00 PM | free patio
Vinton Farmers Market | Mingle at the Market w/ Big Daddy Ray & Abbey & Andy | 7:00 PM

Sunday – July 27
Floyd Country Store | Sunday Music Jam | 1:30 PM | open old‑time jam
Olde Salem Brewing Co. | Mercy Creek | 3:00 PM | acoustic folk‑rock

Weather

Monday
85 🌡️ 69 | ⛈️ | 46% | 💨 NW 8 mph (7 knots)
Tuesday
81 🌡️ 67 | ☁️ | 20% | 💨 E 7 mph (6 knots)
Wednesday
85 🌡️ 67 | 🌤️ | 7% | 💨 ESE 8 mph (7 knots)
Thursday
89 🌡️ 70 | ☀️ | 7% | 💨 S 8 mph (7 knots)
Friday
93 🌡️ 73 | ☀️ | 24% | 💨 W 7 mph (6 knots)
Saturday
92 🌡️ 73 | ⛈️ | 33% | 💨 WNW 7 mph (6 knots)
Sunday
91 🌡️ 73 | ⛈️ | 52% | 💨 WNW 7 mph (6 knots)

💧🌡️ Smith Mountain Lake water temp = 86 ºF