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.
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.
Main Street Moments Festival Brings Food, Music, and Main Street Magic to Tazewell, Virginia
On July 25th, Main Street Tazewell will come alive with Main Street Moments, festival activity, local vendors, food, entertainment, and community celebration. The mountains feel a little closer. The storefronts feel a little brighter. Neighbors slow down long enough to wave, visitors discover something unexpected, and the heart of town begins to beat with music, food, laughter, and community.
RT16 Rally & Music Festival Celebrates Music, Motorsports, and Appalachian Community
This festival was never just about one weekend. It was about building something that can grow, bring people back, fill our streets, and help all of Main Street win.
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.
Bike Night at Wayfarer Appalachia: Ride In, Gather Up, and Stay Awhile.
Join Wayfarer Appalachia and Uncharted Adventures for Bike Night on Friday, May 29, from 6 to 9 PM in Tazewell, Virginia, with live music, cold drinks, and Appalachian road culture.
Mother's Day Brunch at Wayfarer Appalachia
Celebrate Mother's Day at Wayfarer Appalachia with a Southern-inspired brunch buffet, live music in the Velvet Room, Starlight Porch seating, and a mimosa bar in Tazewell, Virginia.
Chosen Road Brings Mountain Harmony and a Message of Hope to Wayfarer Appalachia
Founded in the hills of West Virginia, Chosen Road was shaped by front porches, country churches, and the kind of close harmonies that only come from standing near enough to hear each other breathe. Their sound is rooted in traditional bluegrass, but it reaches beyond any one label. You hear country, gospel, and Americana in the music, all tied together by something that feels steady, honest, and true.
That is what makes this upcoming night at Wayfarer Appalachia feel like such a natural fit.