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2025 Rhythm by the Rails
Venue: Jackson Park, Pulaski
Directions: Google Map Link
Organizations: Draper Line, Mike Mitchell Band, Noah Spencer
Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025
Time: 3:00 - 9:00 PM
Event Types: Music, Food, Miscellaneous, Family Friendly, Arts & Theatre, Charity
Cost:
Free with a $5.00 suggested donation.

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Description:
The Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley presents the 2025 Rhythm by the Rails on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Jackson Park in Pulaski, VA.

Event Schedule:
• 3:00-3:20 PM: GRAPe JAM (Junior Appalachian Musicians of Greater Pulaski)
3:30-4:45 PM: The Draper Line Band
5:00-5:30 PM: Performance by Pulaski Dance Productions
5:45-7:15 PM: Noah Spencer
7:30-9:00 PM: The Mike Mitchell Band

Join us in Jackson Park for a full day of family-friendly activities including live music from this year's line-up of spectacular bands, hands-on art, art demonstrations by local & regional artists, food trucks, kids' fun & art booth and the community art project! From amazing bands to artist demonstrations and community art projects, Rhythm by the Rails has something for all ages.

Mike Mitchell is a singer and songwriter from Floyd, VA specializing in the fiddle and violin. Mike plays traditional and contemporary bluegrass music in the southwest Virginia area.

With his effortless vocals, distinctive songwriting, and instrumental prowess, Mike continues to capture audiences and carve out his own place in bluegrass.

Educated at the Western Conservatory of Music in Ontario, Canada, Mike Mitchell began playing the violin at the age of five. His passion for music led him to a string performance major at Youngstown State University, and more than 10 years of national touring with rock and acoustic ensembles.

Aditionally, Mike performs with the acclaimed mountain music group, Blue Moonshine, and Floyd Time.

Links:

• http://www.mikemitchellmusic.com/
• https://www.facebook.com/mikemitchellbandpage
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ5ECaC6dSC7_pgie85GbVw
• https://www.instagram.com/mike_mitchell_music/

Noah Spencer is an up and coming musician from Richlands in Southwest Virginia. He brings a genuine passion to the stage with a voice that's both soft and smooth, but also gritty and soulful. His shows cover a wide range of styles from country to rock, Americana, pop, and gospel. He enjoys singing and playing guitar, drums, piano and the ukulele. He loves to entertain and is always ready to play.

Noah was also a contestant and starred on NBC's "The Voice" in Season 24 advancing to the playoff rounds.

Noah started singing in church when he was 5 years old and picked up his first guitar when he was 11. From there he also picked up drums, piano, bass and even ukulele. He stays busy year round with school and sports, but his ultimate passion is playing music and performing any time he has the chance. His musical influences are broad and include artists from many genres including David Crowder, Shane and Shane, Zac Brown, John Mayer, Ed Sheeran, Tyler Childers, Chris Stapleton and Jack Johnson just to name a few.

Links:

• https://www.noahspencersmusic.com/
• https://www.facebook.com/NoahSpencersmusic
• https://www.instagram.com/noahspencersmusic/

Draper Line, based in Draper, VA, is a versatile band that brings an exciting mix of country, classic rock, R&B, pop, Southern rock and everything in between to the stage making them a true crowd-pleaser for audiences of all ages.

Known for their tight musicianship, dynamic energy, and infectious stage presence, Draper Line delivers a performance that’s as versatile as it is unforgettable. Whether you're singing along, dancing in the grass, or just soaking up the atmosphere, this is the kind of band that turns a good evening into a great one.

Links:

• http://www.draperline.com/
• https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570028294956

Arts Activities & Demonstrations:
• Cyndi Maitri – Needle Felting
• Matt Gentry – Plein Air Painting
• Rebekah Shupe & Friends – Pottery
• Nikki Pynn – Loom Weaving
• Husser’s Fragrance – Candle Making
• Tara Fowlkes – Art Using Materials from Nature

Food Vendors Lineup:
• Bootleg BBQ
• Cousin's Main Lobster
• Nay Nay's Grab and Go
• Lizard Licks Snowballs
• Squeeze'um and Shake'um Refreshments

Admission is free though a $5.00 suggested donation.

Bring chairs or blankets and spend the day.

There is free parking in town at nearby lots including across the rails in the Commerce Street lot, behind the Pulaski Theatre, a block away at the County Administration Building and Central Gym, behind the Fire House and plenty of street parking just a block or two away.

Jackson Park is located at 42 1st Street NW in Pulaski, VA.

To view the event flyer, visit: https://i.postimg.cc/N0f0Tprb/image.png.

For more information, visit: https://www.facnrv.org/rhythm-by-the-rails or https://www.facebook.com/facnrv or https://www.facebook.com/events/744311624751927/ or https://www.instagram.com/fineartscenterforthenrv/.