Events

Holiday Blues-A-Palooza is coming back to Flat Iron Crossroads for a fifth season featuring Deanna Bogart, The Eric Scott Band, Jenny Langer, and Jonathan Sloane.
 

New Orleans spirit is taking over Flat Iron Crossroads for our 5th Annual Mardi Gras Celebration on 2/21/26. Anthony Rosano and The Conqueroos with the Siren City Horns will be there to bring their high energy Mardi Gras spirit to the stage. COSTUMES ENCOURAGED!!

Born from the tradition of Bluegrass jams and potlucks, The Plate Scrapers have been putting in the work and showcasing their love for the genre since 2014. They have since released 4 studio albums, 3 live albums, and have toured relentlessly up and down the east coast and into the midwest.

Carter Minor Band is a collaboration of four musicians with over a century and a half of experience playing Blues and other African American Music. The group is lead by the legendary lead vocalist and harmonica player Carter Minor, who has delighted audiences across the Southeast and much of the rest of the US for more than half a century playing Blues, R&B, Soul, Gospel, and Rock.

St. Patrick's Day show, March 21, 2026, with the collaborative musical ensemble Green Leaf Society. This will be a full Irish show celebrating St. Patrick's day and the deep musical tradition of Ireland.

The HazyShade Trio unites the musical forces of Kirsten “Haze” Hazler on acoustic guitar and vocals, John Dacey on upright bass and vocals, and Doug Austin on mandolin, fiddle, acoustic guitar, and backing vocals.  Ignoring strict genre boundaries, they serve up an unconventional mix of original music and offbeat covers. The first 40 tickets sold include a FREE copy of the band's "Letters from Gilead" CD.

Bold + gold harmonies straight from Nashville. Winner of the Rocky Mountain Songwriter Contest and seen on NPR's 'Mountain Stage with Kathy Mattea' and the KC Chiefs National Anthem, Goldpine's brand of “aggressive Americana” is a flawless channel for their bold and reminiscent compositions.

Hailing from Annapolis, Maryland, Pressing Strings is a powerhouse trio–led by guitarist and vocalist Jordan Sokel–has earned a loyal following with their genre bending blend of blues, rock, and folk, wrapped in soul-stirring storytelling and toe tapping grooves. Their music resonates with the emotional grit of blues, the laid back swagger of folk, and the urgency of modern rock.

Johnson City, Tennessee-based pop-funk band Florencia & the Feeling independently released their crowd-funded debut album Birthday in March 2023, which Vents Magazine hailed as “pure, unadulterated fun.” Since forming in April 2021, the quintet has been lighting up stages across the eastern U.S. with electrifying live shows bursting with joy, groove, and connection. Their infectious energy and genre-bending sound have earned them top honors as winners of both the 2025 FloydFest On-The-Rise Competition and the 2024 MerleFest Band Competition, along with coveted spots at festivals including Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion (TN/VA), Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival (NC), and Rooster Walk (VA).

The Jared Stout Band is an alt-country powerhouse based out of Southwestern, Virginia. Fresh off the release of their second studio album, “Heavy From the Sky”, these FloydFest “On-The-Rise” runner-ups continue to deliver by bringing energetic and soulful originals to the stage.  Stout's relatable songwriting and powerful voice fronts a group of audibly and emotionally dynamic musicians that carry a performance like no other. With a musical style that's as diverse as the Appalachian landscape they call home, this band is redefining the boundaries of country and rock.

Willie Williams stands at the crossroads of Americana, country, and hippie jam rock, delivering a sound that feels both rooted and fresh. His vocals are steeped in Carolina twang, while echoes of Memphis soul, J.J. Cale, and The Allman Brothers weave through his arrangements.