The Boatmen play 622 North tonight

TONIGHT

Heartwood Open Jam Sessions

Head down to Abingdon and get in on some traditional jams. Or if you don’t pick, go to listen and get some barbecued ribs.

Details: 6 p.m. Heartwood, Abingdon. Free; donations accepted. 276-492-2400, heartwoodvirginia.org

The Boatmen

This West Virginia-based Americana band digs into a deep and broad root system.

Details:  10 p.m. 622 North, Blacksburg. $3. 951-1022, 622north.com, reverbnation.com/theboatmen

FRIDAY

The Stereofidelics

Multi-instrumental eclecticists from Asheville, N.C., return to Gillie’s.

Details: 10 p.m. Gillie’s Vegetarian Cuisine, Blacksburg. Free (venue encourages donations to performers). 961-2753, myspace.com/gilliesmusic, stereof.com

SATURDAY

West of West

A new act on the scene won a battle of the bands for its slot at last weekend’s Virginia Tech Soundfest.

Details: 7 p.m. Gille’s Vegetarian Cuisine, Blacksburg. Free (venue encourages donations to performers). 961-2753, myspace.com/gilliesmusic

TUESDAY

Justin Craig and Bob Chew

Multi-faceted guitarist Craig teams up with slide man Chew for a night of jazz.

Details: 9 p.m. The Cellar, Blacksburg. Free. 953-0651, the-cellar.com, myspace.com/jcraigmusic