The Phoenix kicks off battle of the bands Gene Marrano March 30, 2017 1 min read The people behind Floyd Fest will ask local music fans to help fill out its performance roster with a concert series debuting this weekend. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Virginia counties getting grants to expand broadband accessNext: As he prepares to leave Roanoke, Chris Morrill’s biggest unfulfilled goal Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025
