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Peacock Performing Arts
Concert / Performance

Songwriter’s Showcase 51

Peacock Performing Arts Center 301 Church Street, Hayesville, NC, United States

Local favorite Rob Tiger hosts a platform for singer-songwriters to perform their own creations. This engaging event has become a tradition at the Peacock and is the best value in the mountains for an evening of quality entertainment. Featured Artists: Jack McKeon Rachel Leven Nicholas Edward Williams Visit for tickets: https://www.thepeacocknc.org/buy-tickets/

Benefit / Fundraiser
Recurring

Live on Mars Benefit Concert Series

Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre 44 College St, Mars Hill, NC, United States

Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre Live on Mars Benefit Concert Series  Friday, November 15 - Sourwood Ridge, 7:30 PM **Proceeds go to storm relief in Madison County** 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 […]

Ticket prices vary, see website for details.
Benefit / Fundraiser
Recurring

Live on Mars Benefit Concert Series

Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre 44 College St, Mars Hill, NC, United States

Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre Live on Mars Benefit Concert Series  Friday, November 15 - Sourwood Ridge, 7:30 PM **Proceeds go to storm relief in Madison County** 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 […]

Ticket prices vary, see website for details.
Benefit / Fundraiser, Livestream Concert, Livestream Event

Blue Ridge Holler Hurricane Relief Concert Series

Jefferson Center 541 Luck Ave SW, Roanoke, VA, United States

FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge – in partnership with the Floyd Country Store, 5 Points Music Sanctuary, Jefferson Center and Grandin Theatre – will host “Blue Ridge Holler,” a 10-day concert series Nov. 21-30, to raise funds for Virginia and North Carolina communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. The series is being co-sponsored by Cardinal News. […]

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

The Blue Review
Concert / Performance

The Blue Revue

John C. Campbell Folk School 4590 Brasstown Road, Brasstown, NC, United States

I grew up in the hills of central and eastern KY, and have live in western NC for nearly 20 years. I play a wide mix of old time mt music, Appalachian folk, as well as blues, jazz, roots music, and "countrypolitan." It will be a blend of old time clawhammer banjo, as well as […]

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

Workshop / Class / Demonstration

Ola Belle Reed Song Writer’s Retreat

Ashe Civic Center 962 Mt Jefferson Road, West Jefferson, NC, United States

April 11-13, 2025 A weekend in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina teaching songwriting with intention. The Ola Belle Reed Song Writer’s Retreat pays tribute to Ola Belle Reed, Ashe County, North Carolina’s National Heritage Fellowship Award and IBMA Lifetime Achievement Award winner. North Carolina and nationally renowned songwriters on staff are excited to share […]

See website for details. Registration required.
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 […]

2025-Doggett Gap Tiny Music & Heritage Festival
Benefit / Fundraiser, Concert / Performance, Dance, Festival, Workshop / Class / Demonstration
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Doggett Gap Tiny Music & Heritage Festival

Rare Bird Farm 91 Duckett Top Tower Road, Hot Springs, NC, United States

Rare Bird Cultural Arts is thrilled to announce the Doggett Gap Tiny Music & Heritage Festival, a celebration of roots music, craft, and community at Rare Bird Farm in rural Spring Creek, NC, on Friday, May 2 and Saturday, May 3, 2025. This intimate, family-friendly gathering showcases a diverse lineup of artists spanning Americana, country, […]

2025-Doggett Gap Tiny Music & Heritage Festival
Benefit / Fundraiser, Concert / Performance, Dance, Festival, Workshop / Class / Demonstration
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Doggett Gap Tiny Music & Heritage Festival

Rare Bird Farm 91 Duckett Top Tower Road, Hot Springs, NC, United States

Rare Bird Cultural Arts is thrilled to announce the Doggett Gap Tiny Music & Heritage Festival, a celebration of roots music, craft, and community at Rare Bird Farm in rural Spring Creek, NC, on Friday, May 2 and Saturday, May 3, 2025. This intimate, family-friendly gathering showcases a diverse lineup of artists spanning Americana, country, […]

Concert / Performance

Black Opry in Concert

Ashe Civic Center 962 Mt Jefferson Road, West Jefferson, NC, United States

Black Opry is home for Black artists, fans and industry professionals working in country, Americana, blues, and folk music. Country and roots music have been made and loved by Black people since their conception. For just as long, they have been overlooked and disregarded in the genre. Black Opry is changing that. Black Opry Members […]

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