The New River JAM Band is the regional performing group to represent Junior Appalachian Musicians. This band was formed in early 2018 by Brett Morris, Director of the parent JAM organization, as a means of gathering advanced students to allow them to learn more, and educate others, about the traditional music of the New River Valley region. Current members include Sophia Puckett – Galax JAM (mandolin, banjo, vocals), Gavin Woodruff – Alleghany JAM (upright bass), Karlee Hamm – Ashe JAM (guitar, vocals), Cheyenne Grantham – Franklin County JAM (fiddle), Nicholas Wingo – Wythe County JAM (banjo), Colin Sprinkle – Henderson JAM (6-string banjo), and Ashlyn Montgomery – Henderson JAM (guitar).