Top of the Grade Concert Series Returns! The Top of the Grade Concert series returns this summer on the Ella Grace Mintz Stage in McCreery Park on the third Friday evening of the month. Mark your calendars for evenings of great fun and music with your neighbors. The shows start at 7 pm and wrap up as the sun […]
The Ashe County Civic Center hosts a variety of events all year long. Featured here are concerts and events that feature Western North Carolina's traditional mountain music, song, and dance. Upcoming Bluegrass, Old-time, Blues bands: July 25, 2023 - Mountain Home Music Matinee: Asa Nelson, 2:00PM – 3:15PM Nelson is a 17-year-old native of Watauga County, […]
The Ashe County Civic Center hosts a variety of events all year long. Featured here are concerts and events that feature Western North Carolina's traditional mountain music, song, and dance. Upcoming Bluegrass, Old-time, Blues bands: July 25, 2023 - Mountain Home Music Matinee: Asa Nelson, 2:00PM – 3:15PM Nelson is a 17-year-old native of Watauga County, […]
The Ashe County Civic Center hosts a variety of events all year long. Featured here are concerts and events that feature Western North Carolina's traditional mountain music, song, and dance. Upcoming Bluegrass, Old-time, Blues bands: July 25, 2023 - Mountain Home Music Matinee: Asa Nelson, 2:00PM – 3:15PM Nelson is a 17-year-old native of Watauga County, […]
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 […]
Saturday, November 25 - Darin & Brook Aldridge, 1:00PM - 4:00PM Darin and Brooke Aldridge are back at Tryon International, this time for their take on Christmas classics! Armed with the talents of the proverbial triple-threat of uniquely distinctive singing, commanding instrumental skills, and accomplished songwriting, Darin and Brooke continue to ascend to new heights […]
Our grand old stage, built in 1926, faces a fully restored wooden auditorium with original vaulted ceilings – the natural acoustics are incredible! Pair that with our state-of-the-art sound system and very talented and experienced engineer, and you have an experience like no other in Western NC. We like to say that we’re the little […]
At our intimate venue, we’re passionate about showcasing a wide range of musical genres, including jazz, blues, rock, and folk. We believe that live music has the power to bring people together and strengthen our community. Our commitment to live music goes beyond just providing a platform for talented musicians. With our amazing music lineup, […]
Our grand old stage, built in 1926, faces a fully restored wooden auditorium with original vaulted ceilings – the natural acoustics are incredible! Pair that with our state-of-the-art sound system and very talented and experienced engineer, and you have an experience like no other in Western NC. We like to say that we’re the little […]
At our intimate venue, we’re passionate about showcasing a wide range of musical genres, including jazz, blues, rock, and folk. We believe that live music has the power to bring people together and strengthen our community. Our commitment to live music goes beyond just providing a platform for talented musicians. With our amazing music lineup, […]
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 […]
