Ricky's Bluegrass Connection

09/06/2026

Fun times ahead! New venue for us!

Y’all we’ve been dying to have Southern Belle visit for a brunch event and THE DATE HAS BEEN SET💥

Introducing our first Brunch, Biscuits, and Bluegrass! Join us Sunday, September 20th, 10am- 2pm for a scrumptious brunch by Southern Belle Biscuits, live music by Common Ground Bluegrass Band, and beermosas made with fresh squeezed OJ. Seriously, we even bought a citrus juicer for this shindig, we’re going all in. Come hungry, bring the fam, and enjoy the perfect Appalachian afternoon with us! 🎶

08/21/2026

Canceled due to weather!

08/16/2026

Gearing up for another good weekend of music! Join Common Ground Bluegrass Band at Smith Mountain Lake State Park Friday August 21st 7-9pm for some live music!

07/06/2026

Who doesnt love a good rodeo?! Catch Common Ground this Saturday July 11th kicking off this rodeo with some good music! Don't worry, we won't let Ricky do any bull riding!

06/28/2026

Looking for 4th of July plans? Come join us at Tri County Marina 6-8pm for some good music, and darn good fireworks! We cant wait to BOOGIE with you ;)

06/21/2026

What a blast we've had this weekend! Between our Host band sets, we got the chance to compete individuals! Ricky Ellis got 2nd place Mandolin, Jade won 1st place Bass, and Laura Ellis Maxfield won 2nd place flatfoot, 1st place Bluegrass Fiddle, and the $500 Mac Newell award for dedication to Bluegrass Music!

We've had a great time, and appreciate everyone coming out to see us this weekend!

06/09/2026

Tuesday Night Jam is Outside tonight! Come join us at 7pm!

06/01/2026

Its the busiest time of year! Summer time! 🌞

We hope you can join us along the way this June and July for some fun shows!

🎻 June 6th Private Event
🎻 June 19 & 20th Maury River Fiddlers Convention Host Band
🎻 July 27th Redwood Community Farmers Market
🎻 July 4th Tri County Marina

Ontop of all of these fun shows, our newest Album "Yukon Queen" is set to be released in the next few weeks! We can't wait for you to hear it!