Virginia's Heritage Music Trail "The Crooked Road" begins its journey in Rocky Mount Virginia, in the eastern foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

This community has more weekly wing dings and jams than any other location along this mountain music trail. Franklin County which is most known for its title as the "Wettest County in the World" which means more moonshine has been produced there than any other, has more musicians than you can swing a stick at!

Johnathan Dillon of Rocky Mount - award winning musician 

Y'all may recognize some of the tunes of this Crooked Road region from the movie "O Brother Where Art Thou" when many new hearers of bluegrass and old timey music joined the fan base!

Of course really singing "Man of Constant Sorrow" the well known traditional American folk song first recorded by Dick Burnett, a partially blind fiddler from Kentucky in 1913, is Dan Tyminski who lived in Ferrum Virginia - also in Franklin County (and the second stop on this music trail - see The Blue Ridge Institute website here). Dan received a CMA for "Single of the Year" and a Grammy for "Best Country Collaboration with Vocals" and it peaked at #35 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart.

The Crooked Road: Virginia's Heritage Music Trail is a fantastic day trip from Fairy Stone State Park or Smith Mountain Lake State Park. This is pure Americana at its best, and can be an interesting addition to your family vacation or getaway as you learn and experience the heritage and culture that still rings true in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Crooked Road jams are always family friendly events, bring the kids and prepare to tap your toes to some good old fashioned mountain music!

The Wright Kids of Rocky Mount Virginia (Franklin County)

Learn more about the history of the music in the hills of Virginia - click here. View an interactive map of this music trail here. View the latest Crooked Road brochure online here.

Book your cabin or camp spot at Fairy Stone State Park or Smith Mountain Lake State Park, go to the Virginia State Parks website and book online or call 1-800-933-PARK.