Events for August 26, 2023 - December 24, 2022

Pickin at Priddy’s Friday Nites in February

Priddy's General Store 2121 Sheppard Mill Road, Danbury, NC, United States

Shake off the winter blues with a lively evening of pickin' at the Historic Priddy's General Store.  Priddy's General Store offers seasonal live bluegrass throughout the year. With our events being a part of the Stokes County's “The Foothills Hayride” Music Trail, we take pride in providing an authentic old fashioned venue that showcases local […]

Stecoah’s Bluegrass Festival

Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center 121 Schoolhouse Road, Robbinsville, NC, United States

The Annual Spring Bluegrass Festival is an outdoor festival that has grown with more vendors, music, food and activities for everyone. Join us for a full day of mountain music, great food and fun! Heritage Alive! Mountain Youth Talent Contest is designed to discover, develop, and encourage talent in traditional music in youth and to […]

$3.00 – $12

Tucker’s Barn Singer & Songwriters Series

Liquid Roots Brewing Project 1048 Harper Ave. NW, Lenoir, NC, United States

Tucker’s Barn Singer Songwriters Series is an opportunity to encourage local musicians to showcase their original lyrics and music. 2020 SCHEDULE May 7 - Seth Clement. Joshua Marsh, Patrick Crouch June 4 - Lindsey Potter, Rastacoustic, Thomas Garlowe July 2 - Madison Lineberger, Luke Copeland, Dani Kerr August 6 - Daniel Queen, Cory Kinal, Andrew Massey September 3 - Michael Cansler, Chad Triplett, Tony Bailey October 1 - Andrew Saltz, Quinn/Crowe, Jimmie Griffith Proceeds […]

Union Grove Old Time Fiddlers Convention

VanHoy Farms Family Campground 742 Jericho Road, Harmony, NC, United States

The best in Bluegrass and Old Time music will be showcased at VanHoy Farms, one of the premier venues in the South. Over $10,000.00 dollars will be given away in prize money to the best bands and individuals in Bluegrass and Old Time music categories. Friday evening and Saturday evening competition will be held under […]

$10.00 – $20.00

WKBC Hometown Opry

Every second Friday in the morning at 7 o’clock‚ people gather at the Main Street Music & Loan in North Wilkesboro to see a live musical performance that is also broadcast on WKBC 800AM and 97.3FM. WKBC's morning show, hosted by Steve Handy, features the WKBC "Hometown Opry" every Friday morning. The Opry features live performances […]

Music on the Green

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

2016 Music on the Green lineup includes: May 22 - The Sheets Family; a variety of old time music, wonderful vocals and banjo, guitar, and an Albert Hash fiddle being played. June 26 - Generation Excellent; a patriotic program July 24 - In Harmony; really nice harmony on pop music favorites August 28 - Dollar […]

NC Thumbpicker’s Convention Saturday Evening Concert

Loren & Mark headline the evening concert at the NC Thumbpickers Convention. The 7:00 pm show begins with Wayne Henderson, Richard Smith, and Julie Smith. The two-day NC Thumbpicker's convention features workshops, first class Thumbpickers and nightly concerts with world renowned guitar duo Mark & Loren, National Champion from Britain, Mr. Richard Smith and his wife Julie on cello. […]

$12.00 – $25.00

Apple Country Cider Jam

Hendersonville Visitors Information Center 201 South Main Street, Hendersonville, NC, United States

The Apple Country Cider Jam celebrates the heritage the apple industry in Henderson County. Enjoy sampling delicious hard cider from one of the many cideries that use Henderson County grown apples. The Cider Jam is a ticketed tasting event featuring North Carolina cideries, local food trucks, and music headlined by IBMA award-winning band Balsam Range. […]

Hook, Line and Drinker Festival

Bridge Park in Sylva, NC 76 Railroad Avenue, Sylva, NC, United States

The Hook, Line and Drinker Festival will feature at least 10 craft beer vendors, three food trucks, 17 fishing guides and/or fishing industry vendors, and a farmers market from 9 a.m. until noon. Admission to the family friendly event is free with donations encouraged. There will be live music from 12:30 pm until 4:30 pm […]

Jamming at the Museum: Front Porch Old-Time Jam

Smith-McDowell House Museum 283 Victoria Road, Asheville, NC, United States

Friends! Join us on the front porch of the Smith-McDowell House for an open old-time jam on Saturday, July 22, from 1:00-3:00. This jam is open to all skill levels and instruments typically found at old-time jams (fiddle, banjo, guitar, bass, lap dulcimer, autoharp, harmonica, hammered dulcimer, cello, and ukulele among others). Dancers are welcome too. Come play, […]

Country Roots Radio Broadcast

Blue Ridge Public Radio 73 Broadway, Asheville, NC, United States

Hosted by old time musician Wayne Erbsen, Country Roots is devoted to bluegrass and old-time country music and is BPR's longest running program. From archival recordings to up-n-coming youngin's with a banjo and a fiddle, Wayne gets it kickin’ each week on Country Roots. Tune in at 88.1 FM, Asheville or streaming on line. Wayne is […]

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Sandy Ridge Music Association Bluegrass & Gospel Concerts

Sandy Ridge Community Building 5061 NC 704 East, Sandy Ridge, NC, United States

Sandy Ridge Music Association invites everyone to attend our bluegrass music events held the second Saturday of every month at 6 pm. Please support our efforts to bring bluegrass and gospel music back to the Ridge!

$4.00