“The Phoenix” offers battle of the bands Gene Marrano April 10, 2015 1 minute read Every Saturday night in April and May the venue formerly known as The Water Heater – now The Phoenix – on 5th Street in Roanoke is staging an old-fashioned battle of the bands … the winners get to play at Floydfest… more from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Botetourt County eyes water system mergerNext: Botetourt County will hold forum on wind turbine ordinance Related Stories 1 minute read New Dallas Flights Put 200 Global Destinations One Stop From Roanoke Web Staff December 19, 2025 0 1 minute read Signs that seller’s market for local home sales is ending Evan Jones December 19, 2025 0 1 minute read Two teens injured during stabbing in Southeast Roanoke Web Staff December 19, 2025 0