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Or you are at work or in the community to have people reach out to you, ask it goes both ways. what do you find helpful build that connection? >> i think we care when people care. i think we care when people care. if somebody were to ask me, oh, wheres your home state? oh, my gosh, well gab about it. its a flip from california to hawaii. hawaii we did grow sol roots. think time we can talk about our home places. >> just a simple conversation. >> what do you think? what is helpful to you? >> dont...

Arts, entertainment, and fun in DC, Maryland, and Virginia July 21-24. Check out new exercise classes, artist lectures, and more things to do.

On Saturday Oct 2, the Sol Roots band with guest Gabe Stillman perform at the legendary JV's in Falls Church, Virginia. This special blues/soul/rock celebration will showcase world class musicians in a relaxed venue, that has been known for decades for showcasing some of the best national and regional musical talent.

Details: 9:30 p.m. Martin’s Downtown, Roanoke. Free. 985-6278, martinsdowntown.com, bit.ly/RanfordAlmondFB Party in Elmwood: Gary Lowder & Smokin’ Hot Beach music man Lowder sings, plays trumpet and hits percussion. Details: 5:30 p.m. Elmwood Park, Roanoke. $5, 12-younger free. downtownroanoke.org, garylowdermusic.com Dog Rocket Blues Band Originals and covers from way back. Details: 6 p.m. Fork in the Alley/Fork in Front, Roanoke. Free. 982-3675, forkinthealley.com, facebook.com/thedogr...

Kick off summer with the Columbia Pike Blues Weekend, June 18-20, with live in-person or virtual concerts.

This weekends cutNscratch column features new music from acts with Roanoke-area roots. Tad Dickens / The Roanoke Times Let’s kick off this week with something a little different. It’s springtime for COVID, y’all! As I write this from my remote work location at home, I spy a nice day out my window, and that’s the trend. Winter is pretty much over. Daylight Savings Time starts Sunday. The governor has lifted the restrictions that hampered a lot of indoor dining and live music....