Events for October 18, 2026 - November 9, 2025

Folk School Concert Series

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

The Folk School’s free Friday night concert series features some of the finest regional and national acts performing old-time, bluegrass, folk, gospel and Celtic music. Concerts are held at the Festival Barn or Community Room/Keith House and ocassional concerts on held on Thursday night. Visit the Down The Road on the Blue Ridge Music Trails Podcast Library to hear […]

Donations support the John C. Campbell Folk School.

Music on the Green

Museum of Ashe County History 301 East Main Street, Jefferson, NC, United States

2016 Music on the Green lineup includes: May 22 - The Sheets Family; a variety of old time music, wonderful vocals and banjo, guitar, and an Albert Hash fiddle being played. June 26 - Generation Excellent; a patriotic program July 24 - In Harmony; really nice harmony on pop music favorites August 28 - Dollar […]

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Sandy Ridge Music Association Bluegrass & Gospel Concerts

Sandy Ridge Community Building 5061 NC 704 East, Sandy Ridge, NC, United States

Sandy Ridge Music Association invites everyone to attend our bluegrass music events held the second Saturday of every month at 6 pm. Please support our efforts to bring bluegrass and gospel music back to the Ridge!

$4.00

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Tunes on the Tuck

Riverfront Park, Bryson City 101 Mitchell Street, Bryson City, NC, United States

The newly named 'Tunes on the Tuck' location has a large lawn for music-lovers with a covered pavilion for the entertainers. Enjoy sitting at one of the riverside picnic tables, or bring a lawn chair or blanket for the grass. (The Chamber will have $1 lawn chairs for rent.)The whole family will enjoy this relaxed, […]

Blackberry Jam Singer Songwriter Competition

Downtown Lenoir, North Carolina Main Street & West Avenue, Lenoir, NC, United States

The "Blackberry Jam" Singer-Songwriter Competition will take place on Friday, July 12th as part of the 18th Annual North Carolina Blackberry Festival. The "Blackberry Jam" is a family-friendly live music event, featuring 10 local and regional acts competing for cash prizes and the opportunity to perform their music on Saturday, July 13th on the Downtown Mainstreet Stage. Those interested in […]

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The Gospel Truth

WNCW - Listener Powered Radio 286 I C C Loop Road, Spindale, NC, United States

Gospel Truth, hosted by Tom Pittman, brings you the best in Traditional and Contemporary Bluegrass Gospel music from 7:00 am to 9:00 am. It's a great way kick off your Sunday morning.

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Southern Songs and Stories Podcast

WNCW - Listener Powered Radio 286 I C C Loop Road, Spindale, NC, United States

Southern Songs and Stories, hosted by Joe Kendrick, is a documentary series about the music of the South and the artists who make it. Hear their performances and discover the stories behind their songs with a look at their lives on stage, in the studio and at home as well as the family, friends, fans […]

Stokes Stomp Festival on the Dan

Moratock Park on the Dan River 1077 Sheppard Mill Road, Danbury, NC, United States

This community music festival is held in Moratock Park, named after the ruins of the Civil War-era Moratock Iron Furnace. The longest running arts council sponsored event in North Carolina, the Stokes Stomp is held annually along the banks of the beautiful Dan River at Moratock Park. The event features local bluegrass, Americana, and blues music, a […]

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An Appalachian Christmas Card Virtual Concert

Joe Shannon's Mountain Home Music has gone virtual with the 2020 Christmas Concert. You can expect to view videos of Christmas, wintertime and holiday music from folks like The Burnett Sisters, David Johnson, Cecil Gurganus and Mary Greene, Joe Newberry,  JAM kids – The Blue Ridge Bean Stringers, Strictly Clean and Decent, Steve and Ruth […]

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A Cardboard History of Blue Ridge Music

Wilkes Heritage Museum and the Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame 100 East Main Street, Wilkesboro, NC, United States

An impressive new collection of vintage music posters is on display until Nov. 30 at the Wilkes Heritage Museum in Wilkesboro. Tom Murphy of Raleigh is loaning part of his vast collection to the museum for the exhibition called “A Cardboard History of Blue Ridge Music.” It ties in perfectly with many artists already inducted […]

$6.00