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Trevor McKenzie
Concert / Performance

Blue Ridge Ballads Revisited

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

This presentation and performance traces the history behind ballads from the Blue Ridge Mountains. While strongly associated with European and British Isles traditions, balladry in the Blue Ridge mountains of western North Carolina and southwestern Virginia reflects a broad range of cultural influences, including roots in and stories connected to African and Native American experiences. This […]

Square Dance
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Square Dance Brevard

Grace Brevard Church American Legion Hall 55 East Jordan St., Brevard, NC, United States

Square Dance Brevard is a monthly community dance featuring old time mountainsquare dances to live music by local bands and energetic callers. All dances are taught, no partner or experience necessary. This event is open to the public and welcomes people of all ages. There is a $10 suggested donation for adults and $5 suggested […]

Benefit / Fundraiser, Concert / Performance
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Concerts at The Grey Eagle

The Grey Eagle Hatch Theater 45 South French Broad Avenue, Asheville, United States +1 more

Sunday, March 30 - Chords for Callum - Doors: 12:00 PM, Show: 1:00PM A group of local and national musicians will join forces in song as they raise money for a cause very dear to their hearts. Jon Stickley’s 4-year old son Callum was diagnosed with STXBP1 shortly before his second birthday — a rare […]

Ticket prices vary, see website for details

From Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Hazel Dickens & Alice Gerrard with Ola Belle Reed at Brandywine Mountain Music Convention, Concordville, PA, July 1974.
Concert / Performance, Workshop / Class / Demonstration

Mothers of Mountain Music: the Blue Ridge and Beyond

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Women are key figures in the history of Appalachia and its music. From the mothers of miners, pioneering women of bluegrass, and activists, the songs of women have long endured. Music sustains movements and carries stories throughout generations. By way of music, women brought the region’s issues to mainstream audiences through their songs. Giving a […]

Ballad Swap, Benefit / Fundraiser
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Old Marshall Jail Ballad Swap at Homeplace & Hog Hollow

Homeplace Beer Company & Hog Hollow Pizza 321 West Main Street, Burnsville, NC, United States

Friday, April 4 - Old Marshall Jail Ballad Swap, 6:00 PM Homeplace & Hog Hollow are honored to be the Yancey County host site for The Old Marshall Jail Ballad Swap on Friday, April 4th starting at 6pm, made possible by a grant from The Music Maker Foundation. *** The Nest of Singing Birds and […]

Asheville Community Square Dance
Dance
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Asheville Community Square Dance

Haw Creek Commons 315 Old Haw Creek Road, Asheville, NC, United States

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰, 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗨𝗡! All dances will be taught. Beginner and family-friendly! In addition to old-time square dances, there will be waltzes, flatfooting, a cakewalk, and community old-time jam. Haw Creek Commons is a beautiful spot with outdoor areas, a fire pit, and picnic tables. Bring […]

Concert / Performance
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Concerts at the Rock

Old Rock School 400 West Main Street, Valdese, NC, United States

The Old Rock School in Valdese, North Carolina has become well-known throughout the nation for its outstanding bluegrass concerts. The 500 seat auditorium is the perfect place to hear all of your favorites. All of us at the Old Rock School are very excited about the 2024 season featuring an impressive lineup of talented bands. […]

$25.00 – $30.00
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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Concert at Mars Hill University

Owen Theater at Mars Hill University 44 College Street, Mars Hill, United States

Friday, April 11 - Zoe & Cloyd, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm in the Owen Theatre at 44 College St, Mars Hill, NC 28754 Please join the Ramsey Center for Appalachian Studies for our annual spring concert. This year, we are proud to welcome Western North Carolina's own Zoe & Cloyd. 2025 marks the 10-year anniversary of Zoe […]

Prices vary, see website for details.
Fiddles & Folklife
Festival

Fiddles & Folklife

Warren Wilson College 701 Warren Wilson Road, Swannanoa, NC, United States

On Saturday, April 12, Warren Wilson College will host Fiddles and Folklife, an annual Appalachian festival and old-time music competition with cash prizes for old-time fiddle, banjo, folksong, flatfooting, and string band. Other activities include old-time music jams, food and craft vendors, folklife demonstrators, and cake raffles. It all takes place 12:00 PM – 5:00 […]

Jam Session
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Stecoah Community Jam

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

Community Jam Every 3rd Tuesday 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Mark your calendars for the 3rd Tuesday of every month to join us for a Schoolhouse Community Jam. Bring your instruments and join our circle! We invite musicians of all levels to come out and join together for an evening of playing together. You can begin […]

Square Dance
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Square Dance Brevard

Grace Brevard Church American Legion Hall 55 East Jordan St., Brevard, NC, United States

Square Dance Brevard is a monthly community dance featuring old time mountainsquare dances to live music by local bands and energetic callers. All dances are taught, no partner or experience necessary. This event is open to the public and welcomes people of all ages. There is a $10 suggested donation for adults and $5 suggested […]

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