Events for February 15, 2025 - December 12

Blackberry Jam Singer Songwriter Competition

Downtown Lenoir, North Carolina Main Street & West Avenue, Lenoir, NC, United States

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 […]

Annual Fontana Dam Bluegrass Festival

Fontana Village Resort - Events Hall 300 Woods Road, Fontana Dam, NC, United States

The headlining artist is “Junior Sisk and Ramblers Choice” with “Fret High” also playing. The main bands will be Fret High at 5pm and Junior Sisk at 7pm. There will be other live local musicians playing from 3pm-5pm for the public as well. There is also dining and concessions available on property and at the event. Proceeds from this event […]

$15.00 – $20.00

Fontana Clogging Jamboree

Fontana Village Resort - Events Hall 300 Woods Road, Fontana Dam, NC, United States

Nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains, Fontana Village has a rich history in square dancing and clogging and is considered by many to be the birthplace of modern clog dancing.  Steps like the "rockin’ chair" were invented at this very place. Now you can come and experience the magic of this place for yourself! Featured […]

$1 – $40.00

Edith’s Barn Music Festival

Whippoorwill Academy and the Tom Dooley Museum 11929 NC 268, Ferguson, NC, United States

Join us for a fantastic day of music featuring some of the area’s most talented musicians. Proceeds go to building the barn that Edith Marie Carter envisioned as the completing piece of Whippoorwill Village. The late educator, artist and community leader, Edith Carter founded Whippoorwill Academy and Village. Her final request before she passed away five […]

The Soiree at Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo Presbyterian Church and School Little Pine & Lower Paw Paw, Marshall, NC, United States

Back by popular demand is Honky Tonk songster, Judge Rebecca Edgers Gryder and her talented band, Amantha Mill. This year’s special guest is Grammy winning, IBMA Hall of Fame member and gifted fiddler Bobby Hicks. Joe, Logan and The Choir will open and close.  Buckner and Clark self-proclaimed guitar addicts along with songbirds Caroleen Luther and Rachael Woodall will shower down […]

$30.00

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The Gospel Truth

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

Gospel Truth, hosted by Tom Pittman, brings you the best in Traditional and Contemporary Bluegrass Gospel music from 7:00 am to 9:00 am. It's a great way kick off your Sunday morning.

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This Old Porch™

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

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.

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Southern Songs and Stories Podcast

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

Southern Songs and Stories, hosted by Joe Kendrick, is a documentary series about the music of the South and the artists who make it. Hear their performances and discover the stories behind their songs with a look at their lives on stage, in the studio and at home as well as the family, friends, fans […]

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Bluegrass Review on WSQL

WSQL Radio 102.1FM & 1240AM 62 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, United States

DJ Frank Pearsall first heard bluegrass music in 1960 and he’s been listening to and collecting it since then. Every Sunday from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Frank plays traditional bluegrass from the 1940's through the 1970's on “Bluegrass Review”.  Follow the website link to WSQL 102.1FM & 1240AM to listen live.

Music on the Green

Museum of Ashe County History 301 East Main Street, Jefferson, NC, United States

Music on the Green is hosted by the Museum of Ashe County History and concerts are held on the Museum Green beside the old courthouse. 2020 Upcoming Concers include: May 24 – The Hardin Brothers with Steve Lewis and Josh Scott July 5 - Wayne Henderson, Herb Key, and Aubrianna Lovell and friends  September 6 - White Top Mountain […]

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Live Music Nightly at Woodlands Barbeque

Woodlands Barbeque Restaurant & Catering 8304 Valley Boulevard, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Dine and listen to live music starting at 6:00 pm nightly. Artist aschedule of artists include some of the best local musicians.  The menu offers North Carolina Barbeque in Blowing Rock NC since 1977. Come in and try some BBQ, Chicken, Ribs, Pork, Burgers, Mexican Food, and a full bar. Musicians schedule: Mondays - TBD […]

Order from the menu and enjoy great music.

Tom Dooley & Southern Culture Day

Whippoorwill Academy and the Tom Dooley Museum 11929 NC 268, Ferguson, NC, United States

Tom Dula from “Hang Down your Head Tom Dooley” fame lived in the village of Ferguson, N.C during the 1800’s until he was hanged for the murder of Laura Foster. Tom Dooley Day is an annual celebration of the mid-nineteenth century culture and lifestyle of the Yadkin River Valley with period crafts people demonstrating their skills. […]

$5