The Ambassador & Chosen Few Live at Martin’s Downtown
About This Event
The Ambassador & Chosen Few take the stage at Martin’s Downtown in Roanoke on Saturday, November 14, 2026, with music from 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM. It’s a late one, a $10 ticket, and a 21 and up room, so it makes a fine second stop if you caught the band’s early set at Parkway Brewing in Salem the night before.
The Ambassador is Stephen Gabriel Lewis, a Virginia native who has kept a foot in both the Virginia and Southern California reggae scenes. His sound runs reggae through blues, rock and hip hop, carried by a big soulful vocal, and he has performed and recorded alongside Midnite, The Wailers, Steel Pulse, Stick Figure and Xavier Rudd. His album New Roots was nominated World Music Album of the Year at the San Diego Music Awards, and Cali Love followed with the Pato Banton collaboration “Powerful Love.” Chosen Few is the full band, and a downtown Saturday night is exactly the room for it.
Martin’s Downtown has been a Roanoke live music staple since 2005, a bar and grill on First Street with bands most nights from Tuesday through Saturday, upscale pub food, and a deep craft beer list. Come early for dinner and stay for the dance floor.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time: 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM
Venue: Martin’s Downtown
Address: 413 First Street SW, Roanoke, VA 24011
Admission: $10
Age Requirement: 21+
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