The Friends of Contra Dance in Macon County have partnered with the Macon County Arts Council and the Macon County Public Library to hold a monthly Contra Dance in Franklin, NC. We invite all Contra dancers to join us and help us grow! First Saturday contra dancing will be held Saturday, February 4, 6:30-9:00 pm, […]
Join local musicians for a free Bluegrass/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.
2024 Concert Lineup: Saturday, January 13 - The Krueger Brothers, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM - SOLD OUT!!! The Kruger Brothers return to warm up a January Saturday night! One of our favorite wintertime traditions… Come see them back at the Arts Center for our first concert of the year. In an ever-expanding body […]
For over fifty years Don has played music, learned songs and tunes from many of Appalachia's finest traditional singers and instrumentalists. Don has presented workshop & concert programs from California to Maine. He shares his experience in a warm, friendly noncompetitive atmosphere. To arrange for in person or online, Concerts, Workshops or private instruction: call […]
The Appalachian State Old-Time Fiddler's Convention is an annual event put on by the Appalachian Popular Programming Society's (APPS) Appalachian Heritage Council. This year marks the 16th edition of Fiddler's Convention and is set to be held on Saturday, February 3rd, 2024 in the Plemmons Student Union. This year's Fiddler's Convention is set to feature the traditional slate of competitions, […]
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. […]
Citizen Vinyl is a special place and you know it the moment you walk in. Housed in a 1939 art deco building, Citizen Vinyl is a record pressing facility, an event space, a café and bar, and an analog music and art store. 2024 Lineup: Saturday, March 2 - Cary Fridley and Bayla Davis, 7:00 […]
Rosin up your bow, tune up the banjo, get your dancing shoes out and join us at Fiddling on the Hill, MHU’s monthly traditional jam session. These sessions, which are led by accomplished musicians, are welcoming and open to all one Tuesday a month, March - July. We play tunes out on Lunsford Commons (the […]
The Blue Ridge Music Trails Spring Concert Series brings a fresh perspective on traditional music to the Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center in Asheville. In partnership with the Blue Ridge Music Center, and with funding from South Arts and the North Carolina Arts Council, we are working to update our Traditional Artist Directory with some […]
Rosin up your bow, tune up the banjo, get your dancing shoes out and join us at Fiddling on the Hill, MHU’s monthly traditional jam session. These sessions, which are led by accomplished musicians, are welcoming and open to all one Tuesday a month, March - July. We play tunes out on Lunsford Commons (the […]
Friday, April 12 - Bayla Davis, Cary Fridley, and Donna Ray Norton - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Catch members of Blue Ridge Music Trails' Fine Tuned project perform live, in-store at Records in the RAD on April 12 at 6:00pm! Bayla Davis and Cary Fridley teamed up for a musical partnership utilizing Cary's vast and varied musical experience […]
On Saturday, April 13, 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 a cake raffle. It all takes place 12:00 PM – […]
