The group was atop the bill for the 2026 festival in Floyd County and was scheduled for a two-hour main stage set on Friday.
Tad Dickens
Tad Dickens is technology reporter for Cardinal News. He previously worked for the Bristol Herald Courier and The Roanoke Times and likes to bang on his drums when he can. Reach at tad@cardinalnews.org or 540 293-6018.
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