Ballad Night at the Old Marshall Jail Hotel
The Old Marshall Jail Ballad Swap is an incredible opportunity…
Upcoming Events
** 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. **
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Mountain Mornings
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 […]
Sunday Afternoon Jam at the Mountain Gateway Museum
Sunday Afternoon Jam at the Mountain Gateway Museum
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 […]
Donations support the preservation of the Museum.
3 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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 […]
Visit website for details and scholarship.
The Alleghany Jubilee
The Alleghany Jubilee
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 […]
See website for ticket prices.
3 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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 […]
Visit website for details and scholarship.
The Alleghany Jubilee
The Alleghany Jubilee
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 […]
See website for ticket prices.
3 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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 […]
Visit website for details and scholarship.
Mountain Music Old Time Jam at Trailside Brewing Company
Mountain Music Old Time Jam at Trailside Brewing Company
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 […]
Donations accepted/tip jar proceeds fund JAM kids music education.
4 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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 […]
Visit website for details and scholarship.
Thursday Open Mic
Thursday Open Mic
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 […]
Come early and enjoy a great meal.
Weekly Jam Sessions at the Jones House
Weekly Jam Sessions at the Jones House
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 […]
3 events,
Boone Fall Fest
Buskers Fest will remain a vibrant, open-air street festival, organized in partnership with the Downtown Boone Development Association and the Town of Boone Cultural Resources Department. Buskers, a unique and […]
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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 […]
Visit website for details and scholarship.
6 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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 […]
Visit website for details and scholarship.
The Alleghany Jubilee
The Alleghany Jubilee
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 […]
See website for ticket prices.
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Jeff Little Trio
Jeff Little Trio
Jeff Little is an award-winning musician from the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. With few exceptions, the piano does not play a prominent part in Appalachian or Americana music, […]
3 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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 […]
Visit website for details and scholarship.
Sunday Afternoon Jam at the Mountain Gateway Museum
Sunday Afternoon Jam at the Mountain Gateway Museum
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 […]
Donations support the preservation of the Museum.
3 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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 […]
Visit website for details and scholarship.
The Alleghany Jubilee
The Alleghany Jubilee
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 […]
See website for ticket prices.
3 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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 […]
Visit website for details and scholarship.
The Alleghany Jubilee
The Alleghany Jubilee
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 […]
See website for ticket prices.
3 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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 […]
Visit website for details and scholarship.
Mountain Music Old Time Jam at Trailside Brewing Company
Mountain Music Old Time Jam at Trailside Brewing Company
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 […]
Donations accepted/tip jar proceeds fund JAM kids music education.
4 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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 […]
Visit website for details and scholarship.
Thursday Open Mic
Thursday Open Mic
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 […]
Come early and enjoy a great meal.
Weekly Jam Sessions at the Jones House
Weekly Jam Sessions at the Jones House
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 […]
4 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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 […]
Visit website for details and scholarship.
Live on Mars – Appalachian Heartstrings TWO SHOWS
Live on Mars – Appalachian Heartstrings TWO SHOWS
Appalachian Heartstrings are an old time string band from Madison County, NC. Since 2019, they have performed and competed all over Western North Carolina and East Tennessee. The band's predominantly […]
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Reevestock Music Festival
Reevestock Music Festival
The free Downtown Get-Down Block Party with DJ Charlie Brown Superstar starts at 5:30pm in front of the Reeves Theater. Doors open at 7pm for the Reeves Theater kick-off show […]
8 events,
Tiny Dock – Music for the Mountains Benefit – **GREENVILLE, SC**
TINY DOCK is back this weekend for a Massive Charity Jam featuring a bunch of our favorite local artists!!! Two days of music, food, silent auctions, live painting, and more. […]
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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 […]
Visit website for details and scholarship.
Live on Mars – Appalachian Heartstrings TWO SHOWS
Live on Mars – Appalachian Heartstrings TWO SHOWS
Appalachian Heartstrings are an old time string band from Madison County, NC. Since 2019, they have performed and competed all over Western North Carolina and East Tennessee. The band's predominantly […]
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Mountain High Music, Craft, and Car Show
Mountain High Music, Craft, and Car Show
Enjoy a day of live entertainment, crafts, classic cars food and more at the third annual Mountain High Music, Craft and Car Show. Outdoor entertainment, craft vendors and the car show […]
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Smoky Mountains Bluegrass Festival
Smoky Mountains Bluegrass Festival
Held at the beautiful Maggie Valley Festival Grounds at the peak of leaf season. Our annual fundraiser, the festival brings all the Haywood County Arts Council’s programs, and artists together […]
$12 – $55
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Reevestock Music Festival
Reevestock Music Festival
The free Downtown Get-Down Block Party with DJ Charlie Brown Superstar starts at 5:30pm in front of the Reeves Theater. Doors open at 7pm for the Reeves Theater kick-off show […]
4 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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 […]
Visit website for details and scholarship.
Sunday Afternoon Jam at the Mountain Gateway Museum
Sunday Afternoon Jam at the Mountain Gateway Museum
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 […]
Donations support the preservation of the Museum.
3 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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 […]
Visit website for details and scholarship.
The Alleghany Jubilee
The Alleghany Jubilee
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 […]
See website for ticket prices.
4 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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 […]
Visit website for details and scholarship.
Stecoah Community Jam
Stecoah Community Jam
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 […]
The Alleghany Jubilee
The Alleghany Jubilee
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 […]
See website for ticket prices.
3 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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 […]
Visit website for details and scholarship.
Mountain Music Old Time Jam at Trailside Brewing Company
Mountain Music Old Time Jam at Trailside Brewing Company
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 […]
Donations accepted/tip jar proceeds fund JAM kids music education.
5 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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 […]
Visit website for details and scholarship.
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Caroline Owens & New Company: Bluegrass on the Blackwater Benefit Concert
Caroline Owens & New Company: Bluegrass on the Blackwater Benefit Concert
On October 17, Caroline Owens & New Company will perform a benefit concert, Bluegrass on the Blackwater, in the Carolina Civic Center Historic Theatre in Lumberton, NC. The fundraiser begins at 7:00 p.m. Tickets […]
Ticket prices vary, see website for details.
Thursday Open Mic
Thursday Open Mic
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 […]
Come early and enjoy a great meal.
Weekly Jam Sessions at the Jones House
Weekly Jam Sessions at the Jones House
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 […]
4 events,
Stecoah’s Annual Harvest Festival & Concert
A Celebration of Fall in the Mountains A 2-day festival celebrating all things Fall with music, food, art & crafts vendors, country fair, quilt show, artisan demonstrations and more. FRIDAY […]
$5.00 – $12
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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 […]
Visit website for details and scholarship.
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Sonic Sunshine **Live Stream**
Sonic Sunshine **Live Stream**
Sonic Sunshine Livestream Benefit: Please join us for an uplifting show of unity and support to raise critically needed funds for hurricane relief. In support of: World Central Kitchen, Direct […]
10 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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 […]
Visit website for details and scholarship.
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Mush, Music & Mutts: NC’s Official Fall Liver Mush Festival
Mush, Music & Mutts: NC’s Official Fall Liver Mush Festival
Mark your calendars for the 2024 Mush, Music & Mutts Festival - North Carolina’s Official Fall Liver Mush Festival on Saturday, October 19th, in beautiful Uptown Shelby! Recognized in regional […]
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Music at the Apple Harvest Festival
Music at the Apple Harvest Festival
Music at this year's Apple Festival will feature Arnold Hill & Magenta Sunshine. Stick around for local vendors, dancing, and the beer garden. Community is key, and the Haywood Chamber […]
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Appalachian Aid Music Festival
Appalachian Aid Music Festival
October 19, 2024 - Downtown Wilkesboro, NC commons - 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Western NC was absolutely devastated by hurricane Helene. Alex Key (a chart topping country singer and […]
$20.00
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WNC Relief Concert
WNC Relief Concert
Mills River Brewery is holding a special concert at its amphitheater. This free, all-ages concert will feature Asheville’s Toubab Krewe. A portion of proceeds from Taproom sales will go directly […]
4 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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 […]
Visit website for details and scholarship.
Sunday Afternoon Jam at the Mountain Gateway Museum
Sunday Afternoon Jam at the Mountain Gateway Museum
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 […]
Donations support the preservation of the Museum.
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Alleghany JAM Coffeehouse
Alleghany JAM Coffeehouse
Alleghany JAM's Fall Coffeehouse All are welcome; free event. All donations will benefit the Alleghany County Rescue Squad.
3 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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 […]
Visit website for details and scholarship.
The Alleghany Jubilee
The Alleghany Jubilee
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 […]
See website for ticket prices.
3 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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 […]
Visit website for details and scholarship.
The Alleghany Jubilee
The Alleghany Jubilee
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 […]
See website for ticket prices.
3 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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 […]
Visit website for details and scholarship.
Mountain Music Old Time Jam at Trailside Brewing Company
Mountain Music Old Time Jam at Trailside Brewing Company
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 […]
Donations accepted/tip jar proceeds fund JAM kids music education.
7 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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 […]
Visit website for details and scholarship.
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Concerts at Mars Hill University
Concerts at Mars Hill University
Thursday, October 24, 2024 - Scary Stories and Ballads with Sheila Kay Adams - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Please join us to hear Madison County’s own Sheila Kay Adams […]
Donations for hurricane relief accepted
Thursday Open Mic
Thursday Open Mic
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 […]
Come early and enjoy a great meal.
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Scary Stories and Ballads with Sheila Kay Adams
Scary Stories and Ballads with Sheila Kay Adams
Get in the Halloween mood with scary stories and ballads from NEA National Heritage Fellow Sheila Kay Adams. Adams is the seventh-generation bearer of her family’s 200-year-old ballad-singing tradition.
Weekly Jam Sessions at the Jones House
Weekly Jam Sessions at the Jones House
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 […]
2 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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 […]
Visit website for details and scholarship.
6 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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 […]
Visit website for details and scholarship.
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Brandon Johnson & Friends
Brandon Johnson & Friends
Join Brandon Johnson, Craig Bannerman & Troy Harrison for a one-show-only performance highlighting the tunes and musical traditions for the mountains that we call home here in Western North […]
Fall Music Symposium at Stecoah
Fall Music Symposium at Stecoah
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 […]
The Alleghany Jubilee
The Alleghany Jubilee
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 […]
See website for ticket prices.
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Concert for Carolina **Live Stream**
Concert for Carolina **Live Stream**
Concert for Carolina is a huge concert to support organizations post Hurricane Helene. Featuring: Luke Combs, Billy Strings, Eric Church, James Taylor, Sheryl Crow, Keith Urban, Bailey Zimmerman, The […]
6 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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 […]
Visit website for details and scholarship.
Sunday Afternoon Jam at the Mountain Gateway Museum
Sunday Afternoon Jam at the Mountain Gateway Museum
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 […]
Donations support the preservation of the Museum.
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Music for the Mountains – Supporting Relief Efforts in Western NC
Music for the Mountains – Supporting Relief Efforts in Western NC
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 […]
$20
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CCCRA Hurricane Relief Benefit Concert
CCCRA Hurricane Relief Benefit Concert
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, […]
DONATIONS APPRECIATED
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Band Together Special Event – Music for the Mountains
Band Together Special Event – Music for the Mountains
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 […]
ticekt prices vary, see website for details
4 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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 […]
Visit website for details and scholarship.
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Appalachian Aid Concert – A Bluegrass Benefit for the Appalachian Flood Victims
Appalachian Aid Concert – A Bluegrass Benefit for the Appalachian Flood Victims
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 […]
Prices vary, see website for details.
The Alleghany Jubilee
The Alleghany Jubilee
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 […]
See website for ticket prices.
4 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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 […]
Visit website for details and scholarship.
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From Wilmington, With Love **Wilmington, NC**
From Wilmington, With Love **Wilmington, NC**
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 […]
The Alleghany Jubilee
The Alleghany Jubilee
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 […]
See website for ticket prices.
4 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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 […]
Visit website for details and scholarship.
Ballad Night at the Old Marshall Jail Hotel
Ballad Night at the Old Marshall Jail Hotel
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, […]
Mountain Music Old Time Jam at Trailside Brewing Company
Mountain Music Old Time Jam at Trailside Brewing Company
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 […]
Donations accepted/tip jar proceeds fund JAM kids music education.
4 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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 […]
Visit website for details and scholarship.
Thursday Open Mic
Thursday Open Mic
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 […]
Come early and enjoy a great meal.
Weekly Jam Sessions at the Jones House
Weekly Jam Sessions at the Jones House
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 […]
2 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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 […]
Visit website for details and scholarship.
7 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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 […]
Visit website for details and scholarship.
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Forks of the River Fly Fishing & Music Festival
Forks of the River Fly Fishing & Music Festival
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, […]
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Rock for Relief: A WNC Flood Benefit Festival
Rock for Relief: A WNC Flood Benefit Festival
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 […]
Fall Music Symposium at Stecoah
Fall Music Symposium at Stecoah
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 […]
The Alleghany Jubilee
The Alleghany Jubilee
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 […]
See website for ticket prices.
The 2024 edition of our Down the Road Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Guide is here!
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.
Fine Tuned CD and LP Now Available!
Fine Tuned: Volume One
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 will present the sound of WNC traditional music in 2023. Available for release in late summer 2023, the the album will be offered in vinyl and CD format. Bring the dynamic energy of the Fine Tuned project into your music collection!
Featured Artists
Mary Jane Queen
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.
Bascom Lamar Lunsford
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. When Bascom and his brother Blackwell were children, they learned to play the fiddle, and then as teenagers took up the banjo, which would become Lunsford’s primary instrument.
Bobby Hicks
Bluegrass fiddler, (1933-2024)
Bobby Hicks spent much of his life with a fiddle in hand and a song in his heart. Originally hailing from Catawba County in North Carolina, he called Western North Carolina home. He began his lifelong passion while growing up in a musical family.
Throughout the 1950s, he played with various bands, including Bill Monroe and His Blue Grass Boys. He later traveled with Judy Lynn and Ricky Skaggs and became an award-winning and internationally-known fiddler. Upon retirement, he could be found playing and teaching around Marshall, NC, making sure he could help others enjoy the music he loved so much.
Down The Road Podcasts
The Creative Community of Rare Bird Farm
Rare Bird Farm in the mountains of Madison County is an agricultural arts center that hosts performing arts, classes, workshops, and community events, all centered around the ideas of creativity, connection, and collaboration. While not a commercial farm, Rare Bird also raises animals, medicinal plants, and food. We spent some time with Mitchell Davis and Farrah Hoffmire or Rare Bird to learn more.
The Ridgetop Riches of Red Spruce
An intersection of the natural and musical heritage of WNC can be found in the high mountains. Red Spruce (picea rubens) is prominent at altitudes above 5,000 feet in the Southern Appalachians. It’s also one of the primary tonewoods used in traditional construction of mandolins and guitars. For this episode, we spent time with conservationist Marquette Crockett and luthier James Condino to learn more.
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Blue Ridge National Heritage Area and the Blue Ridge Music Trails…
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Great news along the Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina.
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Email from Blue Ridge National Heritage Area News and updates on Western North Carolina There is a lot going on in our mountains. Clean-up, communities rallying as we do in Appalachia, and music. ALWA0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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Cardinals At The Window, by Various Artists
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Saturday, October 26 at SART! Brnadon Johnson with Craig Bannerman and Madison County's own, Troy Harrison.
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Who's ready for a spooky distraction? Visit Ramsey Center for Appalachian Studies at Mars Hill University this Thursday for a seasonal treat. 🎃🐦⬛Have you ever felt something staring at you in the woods? Something that made chills run up your spine? Come hear some Scary Stories and Ballads from these ancient mountains, told by world-famous ballad singer and storyteller Sheila Kay Adams, who just won Berea College's Lifetime Achievement Award!
The Ramsey Center is a proud site on the Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina.
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