An update, Roanoke Times, and NEW YEARS!

Hey gang! The Roanoke Times is having a little music voting thingy. This is where you come in – how cool would it be for the Yams to make a showing in the Best Local Band category?? Just for giggles, go here and clickity clack for the Yams that came back: http://roanoke.com/extra/wb/228632 And don’t forget […]

Yams From Outer Space at Blue 5 Restaurant on 12/31/09

This should indeed be a good time.  I quote the venue’s website…”This is going to be an extremely fun night and a great way to send out 2009 and welcome 2010! Come and eat dinner and enjoy our award-winning food, then hang out with us as we bring in the New Year the right way […]

You know you’re too old to play gigs when…

You know you’re too old to play gigs when… It becomes more important to find a place on stage for your fan than your amp. Your gig clothes are chosen purely for comfort. All your fans leave by 9:30 p.m. All you want from groupies is a foot massage and back rub. You love taking […]

Yams are preheated and ready to COOK!

We need your help. See, this here band we know…called Yams From Outer Space (yeah, we know, doesn’t exactly roll right off the tongue) are playing TOMORROW, Saturday August 8rd in Blacksburg at Steppin’ Out, THEN straight to Champs for the late-night fro down. Here’s where the favor comes in…we need you to: 1. Show […]