Local churches, choirs, and quartets around Snowbird continue the practice of singing shape-note hymns in the Cherokee language. Every month during the summer singings take place at different locations around the Snowbird region. The largest singing happens in July at the Little Snowbird Baptist Church across the street from the Fading Voices festival grounds. Visitors […]
On Sunday afternoons in July, music takes center stage at the Cradle's Songcatchers Music Series. The series focuses on the older mountain music traditions, and the featured artists often take a historic or educational approach to performing. Spend the day learning and exolring at the at Cradle of Forrestry and at 3:00 enjoy Community Pickin’ (Bring […]
A Great American Tapestry tells the eyeopening story of the Scots-Irish ballad tradition, the lost chapters of African-American banjo and fiddle history, the role of blackface minstrelsy in creating Old Time Music, the Cherokee music and dance tradition and so much more. A musical journey never to be forgotten . . .
The newly named 'Tunes on the Tuck' location has a large lawn for music-lovers with a covered pavilion for the entertainers. Enjoy sitting at one of the riverside picnic tables, or bring a lawn chair or blanket for the grass. (The Chamber will have $1 lawn chairs for rent.)The whole family will enjoy this relaxed, […]
The "Blackberry Jam" Singer-Songwriter Competition will take place on Friday, July 12th as part of the 18th Annual North Carolina Blackberry Festival. The "Blackberry Jam" is a family-friendly live music event, featuring 10 local and regional acts competing for cash prizes and the opportunity to perform their music on Saturday, July 13th on the Downtown Mainstreet Stage. Those interested in […]
This Old Porch is a show of traditional and regional mountain music, songs and ballads, contemporary old time, dance tunes and more. Folklorist John Fowler and award winning musician Carol Rifkin host this show that keeps the music of the mountains alive.
It’s that time again! Time for the Sounds of the Appalachians Music Camp. This is our seventh year and we are excited about seeing old friends and making new ones. Instruction is available in a variety of instruments to include, but are not limited to, old-time banjo, guitar, flat foot dancing, and fiddle. Led by […]
Free summer concert series held every Friday evenings June through - Labor Day weekend. Bring your chair, blanket or picnic and enjoy the sounds of traditional, old time, and bluegrass music for all generations to enjoy. Backstreet Park Concert Series 2022: May 27 - Crooked Road Ramblers June 3 - Wayne Henderson Band June 17 - Steve […]
Two days of toe tappin' fun! Friday night music features an emphasis on traditional Southern Gospel, while Saturday's entertainment ranges from classic country, bluegrass, and clogging. In addition to music, the festival offers local arts and crafts, food, games for the kids, log-sawing contest, sack races and fun for the whole family. May 27, 5:30 […]
The Mountain Heritage Center at Western Carolina University is pleased to announce that one of our favorite summer partners, the Mountain Collegium Early Music and Folk Music Workshop, is back on campus with two free concerts at the Coulter Auditorium on the campus of WCU. Tuesday, June 28, 7:30 pm. Folk singer and storyteller LEE KNIGHT will present a […]
Traditional Song Week realizes a dream of a comprehensive program completely devoted to traditional styles of singing. Unlike programs where singing takes a back seat to the instrumentalists, it is the entire focus of this week, which aims to help restore the power of songs within the larger traditional music scene. Here, finally, is a […]
The Annual North Carolina Blackberry festival will take place from July 15th - 16th in Downtown Lenoir. Bring the whole family for a "jam" packed weekend with live music, food, blackberry themed cuisine & beverages, local and regional beer, shopping, and of course, activities for children and adults, and loads of blackberries! 2022 Music Shcedule: TBA
