The Old Marshall Jail Ballad Swap is an incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in our Appalachian Heritage. This unique event, hosted by Josh Copus, Donna Ray Norton, Sheila Kay Adams, and Melanie Rice celebrates the rich tradition of ballads in Southern Appalachia. Ballads are hauntingly beautiful stories and narrative poems passed down through oral tradition […]
Due to Hurricane Helene which has devastated many of our Fly Shops in WNC and Eastern TN. We are pivoting this year’s festival. The Friday portion will unfortunately be cancelled, as our staff and local fly tiers are still boots on the ground in recovery efforts. We know we cannot bring the Friday evening portion […]
Rock For Relief WNC is a group of WNC citizens volunteering our time and efforts to coordinate a Flood Relief Benefit Festival in Haywood County and surrounding areas in North Carolina on Saturday, November 2nd, 2024. All organizers, venues, and artists are donating their time, efforts, and spaces to maximize donations to those affected by Hurricane Helene. […]
Saturday, October 26 - Voice Workshop with Susan Pepper, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Part 1: Voice with Susan Pepper After this mountain ballad workshop, you’ll have a deeper appreciation of old mountain styles of singing as well as the cultural history behind the music. Ballad singer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter Susan Pepper is described as […]
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. […]
Saturday, October 26 - Voice Workshop with Susan Pepper, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Part 1: Voice with Susan Pepper After this mountain ballad workshop, you’ll have a deeper appreciation of old mountain styles of singing as well as the cultural history behind the music. Ballad singer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter Susan Pepper is described as […]
Saturday, November 9 –Zoe & Cloyd with Will Straughan, 7:00 PM Join Zoe & Cloyd for a special evening of music focused on healing and hope. This concert is “pay what you can” and 50% of proceeds go to support the White Horse Community Fund. Zoe & Cloyd will be joined by long-time collaborators Kevin Kehrberg […]
Sunday, November 10 - Pickin' for Pisgah - Doors: 4:00 PM Show: 5:00 PM A concert featuring the Pisgah Pickers to benefit the FIND Outdoors Hurricane Helene Relief Fund Join us in the forest for an evening with the Pisgah Pickers at the Cradle of Forestry. All proceeds from the event will benefit the FIND […]
Wednesday, November 13 - The Old Marshall Jail Ballad Swap - Doors: 5:00 PM, Show: 6:00PM Rare Bird Farm & The Grey Eagle Present The Old Marshall Jail Ballad Swap is a celebration of Appalachian heritage, hosted by Sheila Kay Adams, Donna Ray Norton, and Melanie Rice with MC Josh Copus. This casual “front porch” […]
Thursday, November 14 - Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina Artist Benefit Concert Featuring Unspoken Tradition, 7:00 PM Over a month out after Hurricane Helene, it is apparent that musicians and venues need our help now more than ever. The Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina is holding a benefit concert for artists. […]
Join Sourwood Ridge for a one-show-only performance highlighting the tunes and musical traditions for the mountains that we call home here in Western North Carolina, not to mention some bluegrass and gospel classics. You won't want to miss this! Three local string band veterans make up Sourwood Ridge: Craig Bannerman (bass, dulcimer, vocals), Troy Harrison (banjo, […]
Friday, November 15 -Mountain Home Music, Carolina Ramble Productions & Kattagast present Wake of the Flood: A Benefit for and by Appalachian Musicians - 7:30 PM After thoughtful consideration, the October 18 event, “An Evening of Appalachian Murder Ballads,” has been reimagined with a new date! Join us for, WAKE OF THE FLOOD: A BENEFIT FOR AND […]
