Madison County Arts Council Concerts
We are pivoting to new locations as we decide what is happening…
** As Western North Carolina navigates the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, we are working to update our calendar of events, many of which have been canceled. Please check with venues and groups before traveling. **
We are pivoting to new locations as we decide what is happening…
Join Corrie Askew Sunday through Friday mornings for an hour of bluegrass and old-time music. We feature artists from our Appalachian region, such as Earl Scruggs, Doc Watson, Ola Belle […]
Visitors can play, sing along, or just listen to Possum Creek on most Sundays, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm at the Mountain Gateway Museum. A core group of musicians meets […]
The Charlotte Folk Society and St. Martin’s Episcopal Church present Music for the Mountains, a music gala to support our mountain musicians and artists and others impacted by Hurricane Helene. Performers […]
October 27th - Hurricane Relief Benefit Concert - 3:00 PM-7:00 PM, at the Historic Courthouse on the Square in Hayesville, NC In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, […]
In response to the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene on Western North Carolina, Band Together and Lincoln Theatre, in partnership with WRAL, That Station, Red Hat Amphitheater and Coastal Credit […]
JAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region, such as […]
City Winery Nashville Presents Appalachian Aid: A Bluegrass Benefit for the Appalachian Flood Victims Live on October 28th at 6:00pm City Winery Nashville proudly presents Appalachian Aid, a heartfelt evening […]
If you love to flatfoot, clog, square dance or just tap your foot to old time mountain music, the Alleghany Jubilee is where you want to be! We are open […]
JAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region, such as […]
Live Nation, The NC Music Office, and the Wilmington Arts Council, the City of Wilmington is hosting “From Wilmington, With Love,” a hurricane relief concert on October 29 at Greenfield […]
If you love to flatfoot, clog, square dance or just tap your foot to old time mountain music, the Alleghany Jubilee is where you want to be! We are open […]
JAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region, such as […]
The Old Marshall Jail Ballad Swap is an incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in our Appalachian Heritage. This unique event, hosted by Josh Copus, Donna Ray Norton, Sheila Kay Adams, […]
The French Broad Valley Music Association hosts a weekly jam every Wednesday at Trailside Brewery, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM by the Ecusta Trail, 873 Lennox Park Dr, Hendersonville, NC […]
JAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region, such as […]
Open Mic Night at Muddy Creek Cafe is quickly becoming it's own musical scene. The greater Sparta area musicians have embraced this weekly event, as have the music lovers! Come […]
Every Thursday evening from 7-10 PM, join local and visiting musicians at the Jones House for an old-time jam session. Bring your banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin - or whatever old-time […]
JAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region, such as […]
JAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region, such as […]
Due to Hurricane Helene which has devastated many of our Fly Shops in WNC and Eastern TN. We are pivoting this year’s festival. The Friday portion will unfortunately be cancelled, […]
Rock For Relief WNC is a group of WNC citizens volunteering our time and efforts to coordinate a Flood Relief Benefit Festival in Haywood County and surrounding areas in North […]
Saturday, October 26 - Voice Workshop with Susan Pepper, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Part 1: Voice with Susan Pepper After this mountain ballad workshop, you’ll have a deeper appreciation […]
If you love to flatfoot, clog, square dance or just tap your foot to old time mountain music, the Alleghany Jubilee is where you want to be! We are open […]
JAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region, such as […]
Visitors can play, sing along, or just listen to Possum Creek on most Sundays, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm at the Mountain Gateway Museum. A core group of musicians meets […]
JAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region, such as […]
If you love to flatfoot, clog, square dance or just tap your foot to old time mountain music, the Alleghany Jubilee is where you want to be! We are open […]
JAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region, such as […]
If you love to flatfoot, clog, square dance or just tap your foot to old time mountain music, the Alleghany Jubilee is where you want to be! We are open […]
JAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region, such as […]
The French Broad Valley Music Association hosts a weekly jam every Wednesday at Trailside Brewery, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM by the Ecusta Trail, 873 Lennox Park Dr, Hendersonville, NC […]
JAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region, such as […]
Open Mic Night at Muddy Creek Cafe is quickly becoming it's own musical scene. The greater Sparta area musicians have embraced this weekly event, as have the music lovers! Come […]
Every Thursday evening from 7-10 PM, join local and visiting musicians at the Jones House for an old-time jam session. Bring your banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin - or whatever old-time […]
Thursday, November 7 - Echoes Across The Smokies: A Night of Bluegrass, Ballads, & Tall Tales, 7:30 PM Step into the heart of the Appalachian soul as the WCU’s Bardo […]
Thursday, November 7 - Western NC Hurricane Relief Benefit Concert Presented by NC FolkFest, 7:30 PM The North Carolina Folk Festival is thrilled to host a benefit concert for Western […]
JAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region, such as […]
Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road has been characterized by No Depression as “the future of bluegrass”, intertwine innovation, tradition, and excellence into a unique musical experience. Though only in […]
Saturday, November 9 –Zoe & Cloyd with Will Straughan, 7:00 PM Join Zoe & Cloyd for a special evening of music focused on healing and hope. This concert is “pay what […]
JAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region, such as […]
Saturday, November 9, 2024 - Annual Swannanoa Shaped Note Singing, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Gather at the Morris Pavilion on the campus of Warren Wilson college for the annual […]
The Earl Scruggs Center combines the life story of legendary five-string banjo master and Cleveland County native, Earl Scruggs, with the unique and engaging story of the history and cultural […]
Saturday, October 26 - Voice Workshop with Susan Pepper, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Part 1: Voice with Susan Pepper After this mountain ballad workshop, you’ll have a deeper appreciation […]
JAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region, such as […]
Visitors can play, sing along, or just listen to Possum Creek on most Sundays, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm at the Mountain Gateway Museum. A core group of musicians meets […]
Sunday, November 10 - Pickin' for Pisgah - Doors: 4:00 PM Show: 5:00 PM A concert featuring the Pisgah Pickers to benefit the FIND Outdoors Hurricane Helene Relief Fund Join […]
JAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region, such as […]
If you love to flatfoot, clog, square dance or just tap your foot to old time mountain music, the Alleghany Jubilee is where you want to be! We are open […]
JAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region, such as […]
If you love to flatfoot, clog, square dance or just tap your foot to old time mountain music, the Alleghany Jubilee is where you want to be! We are open […]
Wednesday, November 13 - The Old Marshall Jail Ballad Swap - Doors: 5:00 PM, Show: 6:00PM Rare Bird Farm & The Grey Eagle Present The Old Marshall Jail Ballad Swap […]
JAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region, such as […]
The French Broad Valley Music Association hosts a weekly jam every Wednesday at Trailside Brewery, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM by the Ecusta Trail, 873 Lennox Park Dr, Hendersonville, NC […]
JAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region, such as […]
Open Mic Night at Muddy Creek Cafe is quickly becoming it's own musical scene. The greater Sparta area musicians have embraced this weekly event, as have the music lovers! Come […]
Thursday, November 14 - Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina Artist Benefit Concert Featuring Unspoken Tradition, 7:00 PM Over a month out after Hurricane Helene, it is apparent that […]
Every Thursday evening from 7-10 PM, join local and visiting musicians at the Jones House for an old-time jam session. Bring your banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin - or whatever old-time […]
The historic Appalachian Theatre, has entertained audiences in the heart of downtown Boone, North Carolina since 1938. Once a gorgeous 999-seat Art Deco movie house, the building closed in 2007 […]
JAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region, such as […]
Friday, November 15 -Mountain Home Music, Carolina Ramble Productions & Kattagast present Wake of the Flood: A Benefit for and by Appalachian Musicians - 7:30 PM After thoughtful consideration, the October […]
Join Sourwood Ridge for a one-show-only performance highlighting the tunes and musical traditions for the mountains that we call home here in Western North Carolina, not to mention some […]
Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre Live on Mars Benefit Concert Series Friday, November 15 - Sourwood Ridge, 7:30 PM **Proceeds go to storm relief in Madison County** Join Sourwood Ridge for a one show […]
JAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region, such as […]
Once again it’s time for the annual Singing Saturday, November 16 from 10 am until 3 pm. Due to the damage from Hurricane Helene, we will be moving the event […]
The Sheets Family Band with Host Tom Hartman The Old Time and Bluegrass Radio Show at the Ashe Civic Center happens once a month on Saturday at 11 AM. […]
Saturday, November 16 - 3:00PM - 5:30 PM Haywood Community College Foundation fundraiser supporting Student Emergencies Fund (Hurricane Relief) Haywood Community College. (Hemlock Building), 185 Freedlander Dr, Clyde, NC 28721, […]
If you love to flatfoot, clog, square dance or just tap your foot to old time mountain music, the Alleghany Jubilee is where you want to be! We are open […]
JAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region, such as […]
Visitors can play, sing along, or just listen to Possum Creek on most Sundays, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm at the Mountain Gateway Museum. A core group of musicians meets […]
JAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region, such as […]
If you love to flatfoot, clog, square dance or just tap your foot to old time mountain music, the Alleghany Jubilee is where you want to be! We are open […]
JAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region, such as […]
Community Jam Every 3rd Tuesday 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Mark your calendars for the 3rd Tuesday of every month to join us for a Schoolhouse Community Jam. Bring your instruments […]
If you love to flatfoot, clog, square dance or just tap your foot to old time mountain music, the Alleghany Jubilee is where you want to be! We are open […]
JAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region, such as […]
The French Broad Valley Music Association hosts a weekly jam every Wednesday at Trailside Brewery, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM by the Ecusta Trail, 873 Lennox Park Dr, Hendersonville, NC […]
JAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region, such as […]
Open Mic Night at Muddy Creek Cafe is quickly becoming it's own musical scene. The greater Sparta area musicians have embraced this weekly event, as have the music lovers! Come […]
Join us for a square dance in MHU’s Loft with caller Rodney Sutton and live old-time music! Absolutely no experience is necessary – first-timers are welcome and encouraged. Rodney will […]
Every Thursday evening from 7-10 PM, join local and visiting musicians at the Jones House for an old-time jam session. Bring your banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin - or whatever old-time […]
JAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region, such as […]
JAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region, such as […]
If you love to flatfoot, clog, square dance or just tap your foot to old time mountain music, the Alleghany Jubilee is where you want to be! We are open […]
The 33rd Annual Ellenboro Fiddlers' & Bluegrass Convention will be held on November 23, 2024, at 6 p.m. One Achord is the host band. Proceeds will benefit the Ellenboro Elementary […]
A benefit concert for Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy at Hickory Nut Gap Farm. *RESCHEDULED for November 23, 2024.
Saturday, November 23 - Darren Nicholson Band with special guest Kristin Scott Benson, 7:30 PM A GRAMMY nominee and winner of 13 International Bluegrass Music Association awards, Darren Nicholson has taken […]
JAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region, such as […]
Visitors can play, sing along, or just listen to Possum Creek on most Sundays, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm at the Mountain Gateway Museum. A core group of musicians meets […]
We are pivoting to new locations as we decide what is happening with our Marshall location. Upcoming Concerts: Sunday, November 24 - Michael Reno Harrell and Josh Goforth, 2:00 PM […]
FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge – in partnership with the Floyd Country Store, 5 Points Music Sanctuary, Jefferson Center and Grandin Theatre – will host “Blue Ridge Holler,” a 10-day […]
JAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region, such as […]
If you love to flatfoot, clog, square dance or just tap your foot to old time mountain music, the Alleghany Jubilee is where you want to be! We are open […]
JAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region, such as […]
If you love to flatfoot, clog, square dance or just tap your foot to old time mountain music, the Alleghany Jubilee is where you want to be! We are open […]
JAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region, such as […]
The French Broad Valley Music Association hosts a weekly jam every Wednesday at Trailside Brewery, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM by the Ecusta Trail, 873 Lennox Park Dr, Hendersonville, NC […]
JAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region, such as […]
Open Mic Night at Muddy Creek Cafe is quickly becoming it's own musical scene. The greater Sparta area musicians have embraced this weekly event, as have the music lovers! Come […]
Every Thursday evening from 7-10 PM, join local and visiting musicians at the Jones House for an old-time jam session. Bring your banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin - or whatever old-time […]
JAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region, such as […]
Friday, November 29 - Community Square Dance, 7:00 PM Join us for a Community Square Dance at the Convocation Hall Assembly Inn Montreat. Everyone is welcome! Admission is FREE! Callers: […]
Saturday, November 23 - Darren Nicholson Band with special guest Kristin Scott Benson, 7:30 PM A GRAMMY nominee and winner of 13 International Bluegrass Music Association awards, Darren Nicholson has taken […]
Saturday, November 30 - Annual Thanksgiving Kiln Opening with Glenn and Lula of Bolick Pottery - 10:00A AM Each year, the folks at Traditions Pottery Studio, just south of Blowing […]
JAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region, such as […]
If you love to flatfoot, clog, square dance or just tap your foot to old time mountain music, the Alleghany Jubilee is where you want to be! We are open […]
We are over a month out from Hurricane Helene, and it is apparent…
This magazine features a wealth of stories about WNC’s traditional music, the people that play it, and the places where you can experience it. Our cover story celebrates 100 years of Earl Scruggs. You’ll also learn more about numerous styles, players, venues, concert series, and more throughout WNC. You’ll also get access to an extensive calendar of live music events through the spring of 2025. Read the full magazine online here or get your own copy here.
The goal of Fine Tuned: Volume One is to document the hard work, dynamic energy, and lasting growth that occurred for the participants of Fine Tuned project. The album features 10 tracks from six artist grouping and offers sounds of bluegrass, old time, Cherokee, country, blues, gospel, and more.
Fine Tuned: Volume One presents the sound of WNC traditional music in 2023. Now available in vinyl and CD formats, the album brings the dynamic energy of the Fine Tuned project into your music collection!
Inspired by their own influences and the roots of traditional and newgrass music, this North Carolina-based quintet brings a sound that is both impassioned and nostalgic, hard-driving and sincere.
Old-time singer and banjo player, storyteller, traditional gardener
Mary Jane Queen lived in the Caney Fork section of Jackson County. Through her reservoir of traditional knowledge, her gardens, and her songs and stories, she communicated the values and traditions of her upbringing to modern audiences.
Old-time banjo player and singer, folklorist, (1882-1973)
Musician, folklorist, and festival organizer Bascom Lamar Lunsford was born in Madison County. His father was a Confederate veteran from East Tennessee, and his mother came from a Unionist family from Buncombe and Madison Counties. His mother was a ballad singer, and her family included fiddlers and other musicians.
Tropical Storm Helene devastated communities across Western North Carolina including Chimney Rock in Rutherford County, Swannanoa and Barnardsville in Buncombe, Crossnore in Avery, Old Fort in McDowell, Spruce Pine in Mitchell, and Hot Springs and Marshall in Madison to name a very few. This is not the first time that mighty waves of water have rolled through the region, causing devastation beyond comprehension. Singers and songwriters marked past events with songs, and it’s likely the same will happen now.
America has seen its fair share of outlaws throughout history. Musicians have sung their tales, immortalizing them in song from coast to coast and contributing to this country’s folklore. North Carolina has a page in outlaw history with the bootlegger Otto Wood. Listen to learn more about Wood and others and the songs they inspired.
Warren Wilson College was shaken by the recent storm, but with help, things are coming together. The Swannanoa Gathering will reconvene this summer. Something to look forward to! ... See MoreSee Less
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Don't miss Unspoken Tradition TONIGHT! Come out to see these stellar guys play at White Horse Black Mountain for our benefit show! ... See MoreSee Less
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The Great Flood of 2024: Tropical Storm Helene - Blue Ridge Music Trails
Your guide to the traditional music of the North Carolina mountains and foothills.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
The Old Marshall Jail Ballad Swap at the The Grey Eagle, November 13 at 6 pm. ... See MoreSee Less
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The Live on Mars Benefit Concert Series at Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre continues Friday, 11/14. Traditional artists join in song to raise money for Madison County storm relief. (link in comments.) ... See MoreSee Less
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