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Earl Scruggs Music Festival
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Earl Scruggs Music Festival

Tryon International Equestrian Center 4066 Pea Ridge Road, Mill Spring, NC, United States

The Earl Scruggs Music Festival honors the life and legacy of American icon and musical legend, Earl Scruggs, who was born in the small Flint Hill community of nearby Cleveland County, NC. It was here in this region, surrounded by a musical family and a host of influences, where Mr. Scruggs laid the foundation for […]

$125.00
Jam Session

Play Music on the Porch Day at The Cradle of Forestry

Cradle of Forestry in America, Pisgah National Forest 11250 Pisgah Highway (NC Highway 276), Pisgah Forest, NC, United States

It's Play Music on the Porch Day! The Cradle of Forestry is celebrating this international day with its own porch party. Everyone is welcome to listen and play. *Pssst. If you bring your own instrument, your entry fee to the area will be waived.

Earl Scruggs Music Festival
Festival
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Earl Scruggs Music Festival

Tryon International Equestrian Center 4066 Pea Ridge Road, Mill Spring, NC, United States

The Earl Scruggs Music Festival honors the life and legacy of American icon and musical legend, Earl Scruggs, who was born in the small Flint Hill community of nearby Cleveland County, NC. It was here in this region, surrounded by a musical family and a host of influences, where Mr. Scruggs laid the foundation for […]

$125.00
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Music On Main in Sparta

Main Street Sparta, NC Main Street & West Avenue, Sparta, NC, United States

Our Music on Main Summer Street Party is a free, fun, and family-friendly event that takes place on the first Saturday night in June, July, August, and we wrap up with a special event in September. Each month's event features a different band. During each Music on Main event, we coordinate with town merchants to […]

Festival, Jam Session

Mush, Music & Mutts: NC’s Official Fall Liver Mush Festival

Uptown Shelby 118 S Washington St, Shelby, United States

Mark your calendars for the 2024 Mush, Music & Mutts Festival - North Carolina’s Official Fall Liver Mush Festival on Saturday, October 19th, in beautiful Uptown Shelby! Recognized in regional and national media, including Andrew Zimmern's Bizarre Foods, this festival celebrates the unique regional delicacy and local food staple known as liver mush. Festival highlights […]

Benefit / Fundraiser

Appalachian Aid Music Festival

Carolina West Wireless Community Commons 102 West Main Street, Wilkesboro, NC, United States

October 19, 2024 - Downtown Wilkesboro, NC commons - 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Western NC was absolutely devastated by hurricane Helene. Alex Key (a chart topping country singer and Western NC native) wanted to do something quick to provide monetary aid to his home and community, so he has partnered with downtown Wilkesboro, NC […]

$20.00

Concert / Performance, Exhibit, Workshop / Class / Demonstration

Concerts, Workshops and Exhibits at the Earl Scruggs Center

The Earl Scruggs Center: Music & Stories from the American South 103 South Lafayette Street, Shelby, NC, United States

The Earl Scruggs Center combines the life story of legendary five-string banjo master and Cleveland County native, Earl Scruggs, with the unique and engaging story of the history and cultural traditions of the region in which Mr. Scruggs was born and raised. Engaging exhibits and workshops, special event space and rich programming provide a uniquely […]

Many free events others vary per artist and event.
Concert / Performance, Livestream Concert
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Concerts at White Horse Black Mountain

White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC, United States

All events are FREE or PAY WHAT YOU CAN at White Horse Black Mountain! We want to ensure everyone in our community can access the healing power of music! Perhaps your household was affected by the storm and you can only afford a few dollars or maybe you have resources to share and you’d like […]

Prices vary, see website for details.

Luke Mears & Friends Country / Blues Jam
Jam Session
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Country and Blues Jam at the Reeves

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

Join Luke Mears and other fabulous local musicians for a FREE Country/Blues Jam in the Reeves cafe (or under the marquee in nice weather) every second Thursday of the month. Free to watch, free to play.

Concert / Performance
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Wednesday Open Mic at the Reeves

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

Join us every Wednesday evening for Open Mic at the Reeves! Free to perform, free to watch.   **Please note--you do NOT need to purchase tickets for Reeves Open Mic** All ages are welcome. Please keep material family-friendly (feel free to ask our MC prior to the show if you have any questions or concerns). We […]

Free.
Jim Lauderdale
Concert / Performance

Jim Lauderdale

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

At any given time, you’re likely to find Jim Lauderdale making music, whether he’s laying down a new track in the studio or working through a spontaneous melody at his home in Nashville. And if he’s not actively crafting new music, he’s certainly thinking about it. “It's a constant challenge to try to keep making […]

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A free concert celebrating Restring Appalachia's instrument recipients.
Concert / Performance

ReString Appalachia’s Recipient Concert

Mal's 121 S Main Street, Marshall, NC, United States

Mal's in Marshall, NC is hosting a free concert celebrating instrument recipients. Brought to you by ReString Appalachia, Old Marshall Jail, Madison County Arts Council, and Rare Bird Farm. Musicians from Western NC and Eastern TN will play all types of traditional, including old-time mountain music, early hillbilly country blues, country western, and folk. Learn […]

Free

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