Roadlore
Welcome to the home of the RoadLore blog, the living journal of Wayfarer Appalachia. Here on Main Street in Tazewell, the mountains lean close and the air carries both music and memory. Within our walls, two spirits guide the journey — the Velvet Room, soft and hushed, where storytellers and songwriters bare their truths, and the Crossroads Stage, bold and untamed, where bands and wanderers thunder through.
Each plate from our kitchen is steeped in local flavor, each cocktail stirred with a touch of kinship, and every note of music a reminder that the road is alive with story. This space is where we share those tales — the triumphs, the stumbles, the gatherings by firelight — all the wayfarings and whispers that make us who we are. Walk with us, and together we’ll keep the flame burning bright in the heart of Appalachia.
Mama's Black Sheep, Sweet Leda & Colleen Clark Live at Wayfarer on August 7
Wayfarer welcomes Mama's Black Sheep, Sweet Leda, and Colleen Clark for an evening that will travel through country, rock, soul, blues, funk, and everything in between. These artists bring more than exceptional talent to the stage. They bring stories, energy, honesty, and the kind of chemistry that can turn a live performance into a shared experience.
Strings of Green Brings Award-Winning Bluegrass to the Crossroads Saloon
On July 31, 2026, Wayfarer Appalachia welcomes Strings of Green to the Crossroads Saloon for a night of live bluegrass music rooted in family, tradition, talent, and the unmistakable sound of Appalachia.
Farro & Friends Bring Two Nights of Pure Musical Magic to Wayfarer Appalachia
On July 17th and July 18th, Wayfarer Appalachia will welcome Farro & Friends for two unforgettable nights of music in the heart of historic Main Street, Tazewell, Virginia. The weekend begins with an intimate evening in The Velvet Room on July 17th, followed by a Saturday night gathering in the Crossroads Saloon on July 18th that promises the kind of musical magic Wayfarer is quickly becoming known for.
Wayfarer Appalachia Celebrates One Incredible Year in Tazewell, Virginia
A year ago, the doors of Wayfarer Appalachia opened on Historic Main Street in Tazewell with a big vision and a great deal of hope. We did not simply want to open another restaurant. We wanted to create an iconic destination. On Sunday, June 28, 2026, we will celebrate Wayfarer Appalachia's first anniversary, and we would love for the entire community to celebrate with us.
Where Appalachia Comes Together
There are places you visit for dinner. Places you go to hear live music. Places you meet friends for a drink, celebrate an important occasion, or find something meaningful to take home. At Wayfarer Appalachia, all of those experiences come together under one roof.
The Many Sounds of Main Street: Live Music at Wayfarer Appalachia
From bluegrass and country to jazz, soul, blues, Celtic roots, reggae, and songwriter nights, Wayfarer brings live music to Historic Main Street in Tazewell. There is something powerful about hearing music rise from an old Main Street building.
Echoes in the Mountains: The Soul of Appalachian Music Heritage
The story of American music is incomplete without the haunting melodies and heartfelt stories born in the Appalachian Mountains. Long before Nashville became Music City, the hollers and hills of Southwest Virginia and its neighboring regions were alive with a sound all their own. This music, a rich tapestry woven from the threads of Scottish ballads, Irish fiddles, and African rhythms, tells the story of a people—their struggles, their faith, and their enduring spirit. It’s a heritage we celebrate every time an artist steps onto the stage at Wayfarer Appalachia.