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Alexa Rose with Shay Martin Lovette

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

Headwaters is the sophomore album from Virginian indie folk singer Alexa Rose. A series of minutely-observed vignettes that feel intimate and expansive at the same time. It captures the sweetness of life without avoiding any of the pain, with songs about time and its constraints, peppered with precise details pulled from Rose’s own life that […]

$15.00 – $20.00
Concert / Performance, Dance, Festival, Jam Session, Workshop / Class / Demonstration
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The Smoky Mountain Folk Festival

Lake Junaluska Conference & Retreat Center 91 North Lakeshore Drive, Lake Junaluska, NC, United States

The traditional Southern Appalachian sounds of string bands and clog dancing will echo off the scenic hills bordering the cool waters of Lake Junaluska as the performers of the 51st Annual Smoky Mountain Folk Festival celebrate the culture and heritage of the Appalachian region. Experience a true Southern Appalachian tradition with the 51st Smoky Mountain […]

$12 – $15.00

Workshop / Class / Demonstration
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Writing Songs & Tunes

Olive’s Porch: A Folk School Experience 7 Peachtree Street, Murphy, United States

Skill Level: Beginning & Intermediate This class presents fun and practical methods for writing original music and songs. Students will learn about basic musical structure, dynamics, and rhythms. While finding new freedom of expression, they will gain confidence and knowledge to continue composing in the future. Reading music is not a requirement. But students should […]

$13 – $125.00
Festival

Mountain Music Festival at the Mountain State Fair

WNC Agriculture Center 1301 Fanning Bridge Road, Fletcher, NC, United States

Locals often look forward to the Mountain Music Festival as their time to finally relax and wind down from a day at the fair. Claim your space and settle in for unforgettable night of music. Come hear the sweet sounds of Appalachia as bands perform nightly on the Heritage Stage. This year's lineup includes more local […]

$5.00 – $9.00
Concert / Performance
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Mountain Song Festival

Brevard Music Center 349 Andante Lane, Brevard, NC, United States

Mountain Song Festival was created to bring the best in acoustic music including bluegrass, newgrass, old time, folk, jazz and traditional mountain music, as well as the many branches that stem from it, to our community and to further encourage music in our everyday lives. Mountain Song strives to promote cultural tourism and environmental awareness […]

Visit the website for ticket information.
Dance
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Fines Creek Dance Night with Live Music

Fines Creek Community Center 190 Fines Creek Road, Clyde, NC, United States

Grab your Valentine, put on your dancing shoes and come out for a night of food, music and dance with Running Wolfe and the Renegades and the Fines Creek Flatfooters. Enjoy clogging, line dancing, two-step, swing, and mountain dancing. The center promises to have something for everyone, whether they want to eat, listen to the band, kick […]

$5.00 – $15.00
Concert / Performance, Jam Session
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Carolina in the Fall Music & Food Festival

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

Carolina in the Fall™ has become an annual pilgrimage of bluegrass and folk music lovers. In addition to great music, those that attend will be treated to some of North Carolina’s best food as each year trucks from the region will bring their secret recipes to feed the masses and vie for the Carolina in […]

$45.00 – $150.00
Jam Session
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Thursday Night Jam at the Silvermont Mansion

Silvermont Mansion 364 East Main Street, Brevard, NC, United States

The Silvermont jam session is unusual not only because of its elegant setting but also for its interesting form. The musicians—typically there are around fifteen, and eighteen is the limit—are seated in a large circle with a single microphone on a stand to be passed around. Each player is expected to choose and announce a […]

Concert / Performance
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Elkin Farmer’s Market Saturday Music

Elkin Farmer’s Market 226 N Bridge Street, Elkin, NC, United States

Enjoy live, traditional music every Saturday morning at Elkin’s Farmers Market. Bluegrass, blues and country-themed music as well as instrumental music using fiddles, harps, guitars, and even flutes are featured from time to time. Hours of market are 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, every Saturday from mid-April through November.

Jam Session
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Jam Sessions at the Barber Shop

The Drexel Barber Shop 100 South Main Street, Drexel, NC, United States

One of the more quaint musical venues in the Blue Ridge region is the tiny Drexel Barber Shop in the little town of Drexel. The shop features a very informal jam session. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, around 11:00 am‚ the guys at the barber shop generally put aside their scissors‚ shears‚ and combs and grab […]

Jam Session
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Jam Sessions at the T. M. Rickman General Store

T. M. Rickman General Store 251 Cowee Creek Road, Franklin, NC, United States

The Friends of Rickman's Store host an open bluegrass and old-time jam session every Saturday afternoon from late spring until December. Newcomers are welcome to play; the jam level is intermediate. Rickman's Store was built in 1895 and is located in Cowee-West's Mill National Historic District (designated in 2001). The old store displays vintage store […]

The event is free, but a donation is suggested.
Festival
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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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