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New Year’s Weekend Schedule
5 Points Music Sanctuary is wrapping up our second year pursuing the power of sound the only way we know how…by breaking it down! We’re bringing you three incredible nights of music, libations, food & Phish! Each night the doors will open at 5:30p for two Power Hours of $1-off-drinks, tasty dishes from Wake N Bacon, and a recast of Phish from Madison Square Garden. Early admission is FREE until 7:30p.
Saturday night features the great Love Canon with just announced opening act, Via and Em’. South Hill Banks headline Sunday & Monday nights with Mad Iguanas and The Floorboards supporting respectively. Tickets for each night may be purchased separately, but if you plan on attending all three nights you should grab one of our Breakdown options at a discount.
We can’t wait to celebrate the success of this past year with all of the people who made it so special – and that means you! Join us as we launch our third year of amazing music, fun and friends at The Sanctuary!
JUST ANNOUNCED! Richmond based Americana duo Sid Kingsley will be opening for Agents of Good Roots on their 25th Anniversary show this Saturday, December 22nd. “Armed with a towering voice, clear message, and expansive tone, Kingsley has put together an incredible collection of gripping songs that freely and boldly explore the broad umbrella that is Americana.” – DustUp Mag
GHOST NOTE 02.20.19
Headed by Snarky Puppy’s multi-Grammy–winning percussion duo of Robert “Sput” Searight and Nate Werth, Ghost-Note is an explosion of sound. With an expansive roster of next-level musicians—representing members of Prince, Snoop Dogg, Erykah Badu, Herbie Hancock, Kendrick Lamar, Marcus Miller, Toto, Justin Timberlake, and more—the band is pushing funk music into the future, building on the uplifting, pioneering foundations laid out by the likes of James Brown and Sly & The Family Stone and infusing their fresh take with tastes of afrobeat, hip-hop, psychedelia, world folklore, and more. Tickets on sale now.
BUCKETHEAD 04.02.19
Buckethead is a virtuoso guitarist and multi-instrumentalist who performs within many genres of music. He has released over 300 studio recordings, way more than anyone else in the history of music. He released 178 “pikes” in the 2014-2015 period alone. He has also performed on over 50 more albums by other artists. His music spans such diverse areas as progressive metal, funk, blues, jazz, bluegrass, and avant-garde music. Tickets on sale Friday, December 21.
GARAJ MAHAL 04.19.19
When you hear your first Garaj Mahal note, leading into an innovative fusion of funky jazz with a tasty world music flare, all other thoughts leave your mind as the music takes you on an unforgettable voyage. Fans return to experience the band again and again because they know they will always hear something new and progressive from four first-class musicians.Featuring guitar and sitar virtuoso Fareed Haque, world-renowned bass master and educator Kai Eckhardt, Garaj Mahal combines a century of musical experience to create a sound that’s always new, freshly infused with a wide spectrum of musical expression, and always smoking hot. Tickets on sale now.
Group Music Therapy for Veterans Start Feb. 2019. Registrations Now Open!
WHO: Military Veterans (no prior musical experience necessary)
WHAT: For 4 weeks veterans will work with a board-certified
music therapist addressing goals developed during the first
session. Focus of the group may center around decreasing
stress, connecting with other veterans, using music as a way
to express feelings/thoughts, and building self-esteem.
WHEN: Mondays, Feb. 4-Feb. 25, 2019 6:00- 6:45pm
WHERE: 5 Points Music Sanctuary, 1217 Maple Ave, Roanoke,
VA 24016 (here’s a map)
COST: FREE! Space is limited, so REGISTER TODAY!
CONTACT: Noel@amusictherapy.com | 540.384.1677
ABOUT THE 5 POINTS MUSIC THERAPY PROGRAM
As part of our mission to pursue the power of sound, 5 Points Music Foundation provides free group music therapy to a variety of age groups and audiences. Through our incredible partnership with Anderson Music Therapy, our group sessions are offered once each season (Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring).
These group sessions would typically cost over one hundred dollars per client, but are provided for FREE thanks to the support of our donors, sponsors, and audiences. Groups run 4-weeks in length and meet at 5 Points Music Sanctuary, located at 1217 Maple Ave. Roanoke, VA 24016 (here’s a map).
To learn how you can help support and expand our music therapy program, contact email us.
To learn more about Anderson Music Therapy, contact Noel Anderson or visit www.amusictherapy.com.
Celebrate the holidays with us Saturday 12/15/19
The Legendary Biscuit Sessions are back for another special event, featuring the music of GOTE and a menu featuring a Sweet Potato and Country Ham Biscuit in collaboration with our friends at Tinnell’s Finer Foods.
Along with our Jingle Berry Mimosas, Legendary Egg Nog, and a visit from St. Nick himself, this is an event you don’t want to miss.
Along with our Jingle Berry Mimosas, Legendary Egg Nog, and a visit from St. Nick himself, this is an event you don’t want to miss.
Bring your friends, family and kids on down to the Sanctuary at 1217 Maple Ave. Roanoke, VA for this special event. Tickets will sell out, so don’t wait until it’s too late!
Third time’s most certainly a charm as Melvin Seals & JGB roll into 5 Points Music Sanctuary with their 2019 Road Runner Tour! The keepers of the flame will fill our hall with the music and spirit of the Jerry Garcia Band and you will not want to miss it. Make your plans today because tickets are on sale now!
As 5 Points Music Sanctuary rolls toward the start of our 3rd year pursuing the power of sound, we are wrapping up this year with the 2018 New Year’s Breakdown, featuring THREE jam packed nights of shows, dinner, and all of the magic that comes with events at the Sanctuary. Running 12.29-12.31(NYE), New Year’s Breakdown features Love Canon (12.29), 2 nights of South Hill Banks (12.30/31), the Floorboards, Mad Iguanas and more to be announced.
Sunday and Monday (NYE) will feature headlining act, South Hill Banks for a two night run. Described as “the next generation of bluegrass”, these Floyd Fest and Relix Magazine “On The Rise” winners return to Sanctuary for what will be one of 2018’s most coveted tickets. Night 1 opens with local favorites Mad Iguanas and night 2 kicks off with 5 Points stalwarts, The Floorboards.
There are few places we would rather be than the Sanctuary, basking in the warm glow of friends, family, and incredible music! Dinner service with some of Roanoke’s finest food trucks will be available for each night. Get the best deal by purchasing one of our 3-night “Breakdown Passes” and get limited edition posters, menu specials, and special swag for each show. Individual show tickets are on sale now for Saturday, Sunday & Monday.
We couldn’t be more excited that our first announcement for the 2019 Schedule is the incredible Brandon “Taz” Niederauer on February 23rd! Fifteen-year-old Brandon Niederauer, nicknamed “Taz” for his ferocious guitar playing, is living proof that dreams really do come true. Having performed in some of the most legendary venues in America with many of the most prominent musicians of our time, the young guitarist, singer, and songwriter has already earned himself quite the reputation. From Broadway productions with Andrew Lloyd Webber to mixing it up with immortal musicians like Gregg Allman, Buddy Guy, and Dr. John, this young impresario already has a career to rival guitarists 3 times his age. Nail down your tickets in advance for this incredible Sanctuary night!
It’s a party with the return of Jeremy Garret & Larry Keel TONIGHT! Fans of Grammy-nominated The Infamous Stringdusters know Jeremy Garrett as “G-Grass” or “Freedom Cobra” for his dynamic stage presence, but to his fellow artists and growing fan base, there’s another side, where songwriting and more intimate performances come to the fore. Larry Keel is described as the most powerful, innovative and all-out exhilarating acoustic flat picking guitarist performing today. Wow! Champaign corks will be popping! It’s your last chance to grab tickets, so go!
Who has their tickets to Phish at Hampton Coliseum this weekend? YOU DO! Our 5 Points Couch Tour continues this SATURDAY & SUNDAY with FREE live streams at the Sanctuary. Big screen, big sound, and big space makes this the best place to experience Phish if you can’t be there. Drop by this weekend to check it out and then come back for other streaming dates from Rosemont and Vegas! Doors at 7:30p.
Thursday, November 8th, Toubab Krewe fills The Sanctuary. The Boston Herald describes them as “…expertly meshed surf guitar with Malian rhythmic patterns, a Dick Dale moves to Tibuktu experiment in Afro-California fusion.” Wrap that in jam band sensibilities and you have visceral and futuristic sound unique to this band. The show is coming up quick, so pick up your tickets today.
Thursday, November 29, get ready for a Hoot & Holler game-changer, Duets. On this night, two tellers will be telling together! The energy in the room gets a dose of chemistry as these duos recollect their story. Always a packed house, you’ll want to reserve your seats right away!
Thursday, December 13th, 5 Points Music Sanctuary presents Weedie Braimah. A maverick performer of the highest caliber, Braimah has an almost insatiable knack to draw the entire audience into his grove, zigzagging through Africa on a breathtaking rhythmic roller coaster. Raised in Ghana’s culture of drumming, he is a young master of the hand drummed djembe. Weedie joins his collective, Hands of Time, for this transformative performance. Tickets are ON SALE NOW.
OCTOBER is National Audiology Month and National Protect Your Hearing Month. Hearing loss is permanent and cannot be reversed. As a music venue, 5 Points Music Sanctuary is committed to raising awareness about hearing loss and preventative measures you can take to preserve your hearing. Before each show we educate performers about what we do and why we do it. Our policy is to keep the concert sound level at 95 decibels. That’s about 10 dB higher than a noisy cafeteria and about 15 dB lower than your average concert. We also provide free foam ear plugs to all of our guests that decrease sound exposure 29 dB. And all of our efforts at the Sanctuary are working to launch our new initiative, Soundfriendly.com, where we educate and empower businesses in monitoring noise levels and protecting their workers. Join us on our mission by attending one, two or a few events this month!
THURSDAY kicks off a mega run of events for October at 5 Points Music Sanctuary. And what a kick off it is! Melvin Seals and JGB return for what is looking to be another capacity crowd at 5 Points. Melvin has been faithfully carrying on the legacy of Jerry Garcia since his death in 1995 and is accustomed to filling venues much larger than our Sanctuary. Seating options are limited and availability at the door can’t be guaranteed. So purchase your tickets now to make sure you don’t miss out on this incredible night!
FRIDAY is our inaugural Golf for Sound tournament and even if you aren’t a golfer, you can still rock out at the after party with us! The amazing singer/songwriter Nora Jane Struthers will be here with her band The Party Line and Roanoke’s own Jordan Harman will be kicking off the night.
SATURDAY we continue the celebration of ladies named Jane with Hayley Jane & The Primates! This dynamic band knows that a killer performance looks AND sounds like and deliver every time. If you caught their show at FloydFest, you know what we mean.
SUNDAY take all the inspiration from this week and bring your own talents to the stage for Open Mic Nite. Our great friends, Whitney Lewis (from the Buck & Griz show) and Rick Godley (of The Kind) make this night possible. Whitney hosts the event and mans the soundboard, while Rick provides the drum kit and stage support. But we also rely on YOU to bring the magic! Join us every first and third Sunday of the month.
CHANGE OF VENUE: Hoot & Holler: Frenemies is taking shelter this THURSDAY at The Sanctuary! The forecast is looking very wet from the standpoint of water, so Lee and the gang are moving the operation from Sweet Donkey to 5 Points. We will honor all presale tickets at the door and there will be limited first come, first served chair seating for General Admission ticket holders. VIP & seating options are available now on our website so cement your spot today!
SHOW ANNOUNCMENT: 5 Points Music Sanctuary is proud to present Futureman | Silverman on November 16th. Five time Grammy-winning percussionist Roy “Futureman” Wooten (of Bela Fleck & the Flecktones) and eclectic 6 string violinist Tracy Silverman present arrangements of electric violin concertos as well as original compositions and a few “derangements” of Hendrix, Stevie Wonder, Beethoven, and Bach. Come experience these eclectic musicians and see where the night takes you! Secure your tickets today!
LAST CHANCE: Next Thursday, October 5th is our inaugural Golf for Sound tournament at Hidden Valley Country Club. This is your last chance to sign up for this incredible event which will culminate in a killer afterparty at The Sanctuary with Nora Jane Struthers & the Party Line w. Jordan Harman opening. You never need an excuse to golf, but now you can enjoy your favorite pastime while supporting 5 Points Music Foundation and our Hearing Loss initiatives. Call your friends and sign up today!