Upcoming Events

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Mountain Mornings

WNCW - Listener Powered Radio 286 I C C Loop Road, Spindale, NC, United States

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 Reed, and many others. Monday mornings keep you up-to-date with new releases, and you can get your fill of classic old-time and bluegrass on Fridays. […]

Mothers of Mountain Music: the Blue Ridge and Beyond

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Women are key figures in the history of Appalachia and its music. From the mothers of miners, pioneering women of bluegrass, and activists, the songs of women have long endured. Music sustains movements and carries stories throughout generations. By way of music, women brought the region’s issues to mainstream audiences through their songs. Giving a […]

Cast Iron Bluegrass Jam

Eulogy 10 Buxton Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

Swing by Eulogy in Asheville on Thursday 4/3 and Thursday, 4/17 for two Free Shows and Open Jams. Bring your instruments and jump on stage. No tickets necessary. Since their formation in 2019, Asheville-based Cast Iron Bluegrass has been forging a reputation as one of the region’s most compelling bluegrass outfits. Known for their signature […]

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The Martha Bassett Show

Reeves Theater 129 W Main Street, Elkin, NC, United States

The Martha Bassett Show is recorded live at the historic Reeves Theater in beautiful downtown Elkin and blends the fabric of the national roots and Americana scene with the rich artistry, history, and flair of North Carolina’s Piedmont region. Helmed by one of the state’s most distinguished musicians, the live show features national artists, fresh […]

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Weekly Jam Sessions at the Jones House

Jones House Community Center 604 West King Street, Boone, NC, United States

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 acoustic instrument you have - and spend a few hours playing along with fellow musicians of all skill levels and backgrounds. On warm evenings, circle […]

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Concerts at Appalachian Theatre of the High Country

Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United States

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 and sat empty and gutted for years. On October 14, 2019, the Appalachian Theatre re-opened its doors after a $10 million renovation that brought the […]

Prices vary per artist. Visit website for complete details.
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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 fiddle, banjo and guitar. Each JAM program is individually operated and funded. In JAM, instrument instruction is often augmented by dance and vocal instruction as […]

Visit website for details and scholarship.
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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 fiddle, banjo and guitar. Each JAM program is individually operated and funded. In JAM, instrument instruction is often augmented by dance and vocal instruction as […]

Visit website for details and scholarship.

Yadkin Valley Bluegrass & Old Time Fiddlers Convention

Yadkinville Elementary School 305 North State Street, Yadkinville, NC, United States

Saturday, April 5 - Yadkin Bluegrass & Old Time Convention at Yadkinville Elementary School - 11:30 AM The Yadkin Arts Council will present the Yadkin Bluegrass & Old Time Convention on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Yadkinville Elementary School. Musicians of all ages are welcome to perform and compete. From live competitions to impromptu jam […]

$8 – $12
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The Alleghany Jubilee

Alleghany Jubilee 190 N Main Street, Sparta, NC, United States

If you love to flatfoot, clog, square dance, or tap your foot to old time mountain music, the Alleghany Jubilee is where you want to be! We are open year-round with a spacious wood dance floor and live mountain music every Saturday night. *Taps are currently not allowed in the temporary space. *Currently, Saturday nights […]

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Concerts at the Rock

Old Rock School 400 West Main Street, Valdese, NC, United States

The Old Rock School in Valdese, North Carolina has become well-known throughout the nation for its outstanding bluegrass concerts. The 500 seat auditorium is the perfect place to hear all of your favorites. All of us at the Old Rock School are very excited about the 2024 season featuring an impressive lineup of talented bands. […]

$25.00 – $30.00
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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 fiddle, banjo and guitar. Each JAM program is individually operated and funded. In JAM, instrument instruction is often augmented by dance and vocal instruction as […]

Visit website for details and scholarship.