The Phoenix kicks off battle of the bands Gene Marrano March 30, 2017 1 minute 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: Share: Post navigation Previous: Virginia counties getting grants to expand broadband accessNext: As he prepares to leave Roanoke, Chris Morrill’s biggest unfulfilled goal Related Stories Virginia Tech President Tim Sands set to step down Clark Palmer April 9, 2026 Update on Melrose Plaza from Goodwill Industries of the Valleys Gene Marrano April 8, 2026 Film focusing on the Black and Jewish alliance is a conversation starter Denise Membreno April 8, 2026