Events for April 9, 2026 - October 16, 2025

Keeper of the Flame Free Concert

Nina Simone Plaza 54 Trade Street, Tryon, NC, United States

Keeper of the Flame is a free concert celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Nina Simone Sculpture and the completion of the Nina Simone Plaza. Featured bands include The Firecracker Jazz band and Daryl Ryce. This is a free event and you should bring a chair, a cooler, and a friend. Keeper of the Flame […]

David Holt’s State of Music – Season 5 on PBS NC

In the fifth season of the PBS series David Holt’s State of Music, host David Holt shares tunes and stories with outstanding performers of American folk, bluegrass, and country music. The season comprises six 30-minute episodesand will be fed via satellite to PBS member stations beginning May 1. Check local listings for air dates. Filmed […]

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Jackson Arts Market

Downtown Sylva, NC  533 West Main Street, Sylva, NC, United States

Jackson Arts Market is open every Saturday and Sunday on Main Street in downtown Sylva. Each Saturday enjoy a showcase of local farmers, artists, and makers, while featuring original Western North Carolina musician performances. On Sundays there is no band scheduled but the mic is open for locals to take a turn at entertaining. Visit the website to see […]

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Hillbilly Jam

The Maggie Valley Festival Grounds 3374 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, NC, United States

Legendary Bluegrass Music festival with crafts and food vendors. Car and Bike Show and More! Hillbilly Jam features loads of live Music, Food, Crafts, Cornhole, Car & Bike Show, TV Celebrities and Moonshiners. Meet James Hatfield, of the original Hatfields and McCoys, owner of Feudshine Spirits and Garage, Feudshine Bob will be showing up in his new […]

$10

French Broad River Festival

Hot Springs Resort and Spa 315 Bridge Street, Hot Springs, NC, United States

French Broad River Festival takes place in October of 2020 (normally the event is staged during the first weekend of May) in beautiful Hot Springs, North Carolina. The festival, a benefit for American Whitewater, The Mountain Area Child & Family Center and Hot Springs Community Learning Center, is located just 35 minutes north of Asheville […]

$45.00 – $125.00

Paddle to the Pork

Headwaters Outfitters Campground 1017 Green Road, Brevard, NC, United States

Paddle to the Pork is one of the coolest up and coming music festivals in our area! This feature host band Pretty Little Goat has invited Asheville based Sol Drive Train to take the stage with them. Tickets are on sale now, and priced per person. We will have general seating and tailgating spots available […]

$5.00 – $40.00

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Concerts at Jack of the Wood

Jack of the Wood 95 Patton Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

Jack of the Wood presents a wide variety of bands on a weekly basis. Jack of the Wood is one of Downtown Asheville’s most beloved gathering spots and the original home of Green Man Brewing. We serve classic pub fare, artisanal sandwiches, and other comforting favorites. Our bar has 18 rotating taps featuring local and […]

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Concerts at 185 King Street

185 King Street 185 King Street, Brevard, NC, United States

185 King Street opened its doors in 2009 with a mission of supporting local musicians as the first entertainment business in the Lumberyard Arts District. …185 King Street is not as much an address as it is a destination. Located minutes from downtown Brevard in the shadows of the former Brevard railroad station, this new […]

Prices vary per concert. Visit website to purchase.

John McCutcheon & Friends Livestream Concert

Online Event

Madison County Arts Council had fun with a livestream from John McCutcheon last year, so we are pleased to be presenting this new version from John and his friends. This is an online format, with funds being distributed between the performers and the presenting organizations. There are different levels of support that you can offer […]

$20.00

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And the Beat Goes On Music Series

Muddy Creek Café 60 South Main Street, Sparta, NC, United States

And the Beat Goes On is a monthly music meries that showcases the art of songwriting by featuring known and less familiar singer/songwriters who demonstrate the unique emotional power of song. 2022 Singer/Songwriters May 7 - Chad Elliot (Blues), 8:00 pm, $25.00. Midwest singer-songwriter Chad Elliott blends folk roots, swampy blues and soulful writing to […]

$25.00
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Micaville Music Concert Series

One of a Kind Art Gallery 573 Micaville Loop, Burnsville, NC, United States

The Micaville Music Thursday Concert Series showcases local and traveling musicians in a listening room atmosphere. The series starts in early Spring and continues every Thursday until Labor Day. Micaville Music is proud to be a part of the Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina. 2022 Musicians: May 26: 9th Annual BobFest (celebrating the […]

$5.00
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Historic Cowee School Concert Series

Historic Cowee School 51 Cowee School Road, Franklin, NC, United States

Get ready for a great season of music during Historic Cowee School's Concert Series. May 21 - Mountain Heart, 5:00 pm, $20.00/Adult, $10.00/Child. June 18 - Slocan Ramblers, 5:00 pm, $15.00/Adult, $7.50/Child.  July 16 - Chatham Rabbits, 5:00 pm, $15.00/Adult, $7.50/Child. September 17 - The Border Collies, 5:00 pm, $5.00/Adult, Children Free. October 15 - Unspoken […]

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