rex theater

804ca

We love going to the Rex!!! Such a relaxed atmosphere, comfortable seating, and great bluegrass music!!!

329margaretf

What a great place! Almost 80 years old and thoroughly renovated! Great acoustics, modern concession, up to date bathrooms, comfortable seating!We attended here for a great live concert! Wonderful sound system, and the old upright piano fit the venue perfectly. The original oak flooring was beautiful and had been refinished. Much pride and loving care has been invested here and it is evident! The original ticket booth is in tack and utilized. This theater hosts a regular Friday night concert and most weeks a Saturday concert as well. Friday afternoons during the winter there is a bluegrass jam on the wood dance floor in front of the stage. Be sure to visit The Rex Theater while in Galax, Virginia!

BobooVa

We went to the Rex for the radio broadcast night and had a great time listening to the Zeypher Lightning Bolts fiddled and banjod while the dancers enjoyed themselves.

kikigoat

On Friday nights the Rex theater has live music and audience members are welcome to dance to the fiddlin' music....it is unique and a great deal of fun to watch!

Upstarts

The Friday night old time music review reminded me of something you might have encountered in the '50s - a good string band playing a mix of instrumentals and vocals with some of the audience jumping up to "dance" (step dancing). If you haven't been, you must go one time! It's a bit of Americana. We attended 4 different old time music sessions during the week we were nearby and that was enough for me.

chazzq

The weekly Friday concert (simultaneously aired on regional radio) is an experience that bluegrass music fans should experience at least once (we've been there three times so far). Nice theater right in the middle of Galax.

blacksheep100

Beings back ole memories and will create new ones for others, must see. Centrally located in galax.Great Music

stokersam

I can't imagine Galax without the Rex, it is always a good night out and I hope it will live for ever. We come back periodically from the UK , just wish they could have more shows than on a Friday night.

Saunterer1099

Two friends and I went to a banjo shootout at the Rex. Although the actual event had more guitar than banjo, it was all very entertaining. Everyone there seemed to know each other and enjoyed each other's company as much as the performing. If you go for the whole experience of real music being played by nonprofessionals in a small town, you'll like it. If you're looking for slick packaged plastic Americana, go to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

OrangeBaron

For $5, we got to see live blue grass music as it was being broadcast on radio. Folks jumped up as the music moved 'em to clog or two-step to the catchy tunes. The Rex Theater was obviously at one time a cinema, but now it's bringing live music to the folks of Galax, VA. The folks are friendly, and they have some concessions available, along with some Rex Theater gear. There aren't a lot of opportunities like this left anywhere in America, so go check it out.

drdave57

This is an OLD theater that was purchased by the local merchants of Galax, remodeled and reopened. Every Friday they feature a group of performers, (mostly bluegrass), and only charge $5 to get in. The theater is beautiful, comfortable and filled with folks you will think you've known all your life. The theater is run by an all volunteer staff and the performances (8:00-10:00pm) are aired live on a local FM station. The performances are AWESOME, PLUS, there is an area in front of the stage for anyone that wants to "flatfoot" during the songs. I always leave there felling like I just stepped out of a time machine and loved every minute of it.. Speaking of time machine, the popcorn,candy and soda are ALL $1 each!! A MUST SEE!!!

sjacobs07

Can't find too many better places for Friday night (or in this case, Saturday night) old time/bluegrass. While it's not an open mike/jam like some places have, there's plenty of real local energy, enough room for dancing, fabulous authentic music, and the kind of happy spirit that makes you wish you lived a little closer.

MackB566

Came to Galax for a 3-day New River Trail ride. While check n out the local attractions we came across the "Rex" which was advertizing Bluegrass. As we entered one could hear the acts performing and it was amazing! We were even more blown away because most of the performers were under 18. Just want to say....awesome (brought back youthful memories) facility and superb talent !!!!! Whenever we rode the New River (2006/2009) Trail the Rex was always top of the itinerary.

pga007

Live radio show and concert, different groups, friendly atmosphere. Galax Smokehouse restaurant just across the street with good barbeque and desserts.

travelingduoVa

Books different music groups almost every night. Costs $5.00 per person. If you like mountain music this is an excellent place to visit.