This special event is a collaboration with the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area (BRNHA), showcasing talents from the BRNHA Fine Tuned program alongside other regional and national acts deeply rooted in Appalachian and Americana music. Immerse yourself in a full day of musical delight at Rare Bird Farm, with camping options and onsite catering available. Fifty percent of event proceeds will support the BRNHA Fine Tuned Program.
Experience a blend of traditional Old Time music and contemporary Americana, featuring a cross-creative pollination of artists that promises an intimate and distinctive musical journey. Seating is limited to 100 tickets, ensuring an unforgettable experience you won’t want to miss.
CURRENT LINEUP (More artists to be announced)
RARE BIRD BALLAD SWAP – with Donna Ray Norton, Sheila Kay Adams, William Ritter and Melanie Rice. This is a special ballad circle performance not to be missed featuring special performances from some of the world’s top ballad singers and preservationists of these special songs.
FINE TUNED JAM – Multiple sets of music with top old time artists including: Laura Boosinger, Brandon Johnson & Troy Harrison (featured in the documentary below), Bayla Davis (banjo) & Cary Fridley, Benjamin Barker (hammered dulcimer) and more
TYLER RAMSEY. The former lead guitarist of Band of Horses, Ramsey has also released four acclaimed solo albums, including “For The Morning” in 2019. Ramsey’s latest album “New Lost Ages” (out Feb. 9, 2024) was captured at the legendary Avast! Recording Co. in Seattle, Washington, by storied producer Phil Ek (Fleet Foxes, Father John Misty, The Shins, Built to Spill). Tyler will be playing the Fine Tuned Sessions after an extensive nationwide spring tour in support of his new album.
“I’m more and more drawn to playing intimate shows for people,” Ramsey said. “Stripping away smoke and mirrors, being in a room with people and trying to create a moment — one person with a guitar and a room full of people that want to listen.”
Shows will take place on both stages.
Get your tickets HERE!
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GATES open at 12 PM
MUSIC starts at 1 PM
MUSIC ends around 7 PM (there will be some later night special sets for campers)
Ramsey Center for Appalachian Studies
