Events for October 22, 2023 - March 19, 2023

You are here: / / Early Country Music

Early Country Music

  1. Events
  2. Early Country Music

Events Search and Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Today

Instruments
Concert / Performance, Festival

Dulcimer Day at the Folk Art Center

Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United States

Join us for an afternoon of music in the form of an 18th-century Appalachian instrument. Performing: Don Pedi, Steve A. Smith, the Asheville Dulcimer Ensemble, the Black Bear Dulcimer Group, the Porch Ladies, the Shady Ladies, Judy and Kirk House, and Melanie and Mack Johnston. Visit the Folk Art Center on Saturday, June 6th from […]

Workshop / Class / Demonstration
Recurring

Sounds of the Appalachian Music Camp

Mayland Community College Avery Learning Center 785 Cranberry Street, Newland, NC, United States

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 […]

$160.00

Festival, Workshop / Class / Demonstration

Stokes Stomp Festival on the Dan

Moratock Park on the Dan River 1077 Sheppard Mill Road, Danbury, NC, United States

This community music festival is held in Moratock Park, named after the ruins of the Civil War-era Moratock Iron Furnace. The longest running arts council sponsored event in North Carolina, the Stokes Stomp is held annually along the banks of the beautiful Dan River at Moratock Park. The event features local bluegrass, Americana, and blues music, a […]

Festival

Annual Halloweenfest

Downtown Brevard, NC Main Street, Brevard, NC, United States

Transylvania, Romania might be the origin of Count Dracula’s character, but Brevard has the best celebration! (And it’s the closest Transylvania there is!) We have a full day’s worth of family fun and light-hearted celebration of the spookiest day of the year! At 10:00 am on October 26th in downtown Brevard you’re sure to find something that will suit. Come […]

Concert / Performance

Sunday at the Opry

Colonial Theatre 53 Park Street, Canton, NC, United States

The Haywood County Arts Council joins the Town of Canton to celebrate Veterans Day with music. Join friends and neighbors to celebrate Sunday at the Opry at the Colonial Theater. Local musicians will perform as Grand Ole Opry greats for a fun afternoon of country classics in honor of those who have served. 

$5.00 – $15.00

Blue Ridge Music Events
Concert / Performance

Concerts at Highland Brewing Company

Highland Brewing Company 12 Old Charlotte Highway, Suite H, Asheville, NC, United States

Highland Brewing Company has brewed the highest quality craft beer since 1994. The Highland Brewing site includes a brewery, taproom, special event space, concert stages and relaxing outdoor space. The brewery hosts a variety of concers and events througout the year. Please visiting the website for a calendar of events.

See website for all concert details.

Concert / Performance

Concerts at The Orange Peel

The Orange Peel Social Aid & Pleasure Club 101 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

The Orange Peel Social Aid & Pleasure Club is one of the Southeast’s preeminent concert venues. The club features state-of-the-art sound and lighting equipment rarely found in a club of its size. The smoke-free facility has a beautiful interior, creating a fabulous setting for enjoying the premier musicians who perform here. Upcoming Bluegrass and Old-Time […]

Proces vary per artist. Visit website to purchase.

Festival
Recurring

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 […]

Concert / Performance, Jam Session

Pickin’ on the Porch at Black Mountain Center for the Arts

Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United States

We are excited to announce a new series of free concerts we’re calling Pickin’ on the Porch. Each month May - October, BMCA will host a Pickin’ show behind our building from 5:00 - 6:30. Our first show on May 21st, will open with our own Junior Appalachian Musicians followed by local musician Cary Fridley. Bring […]

Concert / Performance

NC Songwriters Showcase

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

The Town of Boone will hold a special North Carolina Songwriters Showcase at the Jones House on Saturday, September 11, 2021. The showcase will feature six singer-songwriters from across the Old North State. The event will be held on the Jones House lawn and is free to the public. Guests are invited to bring their own […]

Exhibit
Recurring

A Cardboard History of Blue Ridge Music

Wilkes Heritage Museum and the Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame 100 East Main Street, Wilkesboro, NC, United States

An impressive new collection of vintage music posters is on display until Nov. 30 at the Wilkes Heritage Museum in Wilkesboro. Tom Murphy of Raleigh is loaning part of his vast collection to the museum for the exhibition called “A Cardboard History of Blue Ridge Music.” It ties in perfectly with many artists already inducted […]

$6.00

Concert / Performance

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

Our Supporters and Partners