Events for December 21 - February 8, 2025

The Way of the Dulcimer Retreat

Wildacres Retreat 1565 Wildacres Road, Little Switzerland, NC, United States

No experience is necessary to enjoy the gentle, Tai Chi related exercises for relaxation and rejuvenation. All levels of dulcimer players are welcome. Learn to combine the benefits from the […]

$450
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Fiddle and Guitar Classes at the Historic Earl Theatre

The Earle Theatre 142 North Main Street, Mount Airy, NC, United States

Weekly on Thursday's lessons are offerd at 5:30 pm for Fiddle and 6:15 pm Guitar at the Historic Earle Theatre. No reservations necessary - instruments available. Classes are followed by a family friendly jam session at […]

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Old-Time Jam at the Reeves

Reeves Theater 129 W Main Street, Elkin, NC, United States

Join us in the lobby every fourth Thursday of the month (except major holidays) for an Old-Time Jam. Primarily focused on Surry County and other NC Old-Time traditional music, this […]

Free.
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Earl Scruggs Center’s Center Stage Concert Series

The Earl Scruggs Center: Music & Stories from the American South 103 South Lafayette Street, Shelby, NC, United States

The Earl Scruggs Center brings exceptional live music to the heart of Cleveland County with the  announcement of this year’s Center Stage Concert Series lineup. This outstanding slate of award […]

$25.00 – $30.00
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Mountain Music Jam Sessions – Summer

Forks Of The River Tap Room at Headwater Outfitters 25 Parkway Road, Rosman, NC, United States

Ray Adams hosts a weekly Mountain Music "Jam" Session at the Fork of the River Taproom in Rosman, NC throughout spring and summer. The session is open to all Old-Time […]

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Amphitheater Series

Tryon Fine Arts Center 34 Melrose Avenue, Tryon, NC, United States

Tryon Fine Arts Center will celebrate springtime in the Carolina Foothills with five weekly and outdoor concerts that will feature an eclectic mix of live music, including folk, bluegrass, rock […]

$10.00 – $45.00
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Thursday Open Mic

Muddy Creek Cafe & Music Hall Sparta 60 South Main St., Sparta, NC, United States

Open Mic Night at Muddy Creek Cafe is quickly becoming it's own musical scene. The greater Sparta area musicians have embraced this weekly event, as have the music lovers! Come […]

Come early and enjoy a great meal.
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Folk School Community Jam at The Crown Restaurant

The Crown Restaurant 135 Emily Ln., Brasstown, NC, United States

The Folk School sponsors the Community Old-Time Jam every Thursday at The Crown Restaurant. From 7-9 p.m. folks gather around the fire to play acoustic music outside while enjoying a […]

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Weekly Jam Sessions at the Jones House

Jones House Community Center 604 West King Street, Boone, NC, United States

Every Thursday evening from 7-10 PM, join local and visiting musicians at the Jones House for an old-time jam session. Bring your banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin - or whatever old-time […]

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Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)

JAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region, such as […]

Visit website for details and scholarship.
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Southern Appalachian Archives

Ramsey Center for Appalachian Studies at Mars Hill University 147 Bailey Street, Mars Hill, NC, United States

The Southern Appalachian Archives are a rich storehouse of manuscripts and collections, which document regional and local history. Notable among the treasures held in the Southern Appalachian Archives are: The Bascom […]

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Friday Night Live

Town Square Highlands, NC Downtown Highlands, Highlands, NC, United States

These concerts offer the chance to hear some of the finest music the region has to offer and are free to everyone. Friday Night Live features traditional mountain music, and […]