Events for January 16, 2023 - June 9, 2023

Joe Shannon’s Mountain Home Music 2019 Blowing Rock School Concerts

The mission of Mountain Home Music is to celebrate diverse styles of Appalachian performing arts. Mountain Home Music strives to educate and build community through the arts, providing accessible cross-generational experiences. July 4 – Brass & Grass, 7:00 pm, $5.00 - $20.00 ($18.00 advance) August 17 – Green Grass Cloggers and The Little Stony Nighthawks, […]

$5.00 – $20.00

Joe Shannon’s Mountain Home Music 2019 Harvest House Concerts

Harvest House Performing Arts Venue 247 Boone Heights Drive, Boone, NC, United States

The mission of Mountain Home Music is to celebrate diverse styles of Appalachian performing arts. Mountain Home Music strives to educate and build community through the arts, providing accessible cross-generational experiences. July 11 – Sheila Kay Adams, Travis Stuart, Rodney Sutton, 1:30 pm (Non-Ticketed, Pay as you exit, $10.00 suggested) July 20 – Jeff Little […]

$5.00 – $20.00

Annual Monroe Mandolin Camp

Lake Junaluska Conference & Retreat Center 91 North Lakeshore Drive, Lake Junaluska, NC, United States

Using the international language of Bill Monroe’s music as our foundation and common bond, friendships are made and renewed each September as we celebrate the Father of Bluegrass, and his contributions to the world of music! Participants will have over 100 classes to choose from, one-on-one knee-to-knee individual tutorials with an instructor of their choice, […]

Visit website for complete registration and lodging details.

Traditional Concert Series at Tyler-Tallman Hall

Tyler-Tallman Hall, Sloan Music Center 323 Concord Road, Davidson, NC, United States

In conjunction with Bill Lawing’s “Music of Southern Appalachia” course, the Music Department of Davidson College offers the Traditional Music Series every year with a concert each month, January – April. 2020 Upcoming events Include: January 28, 8:00 pm - Rafe & Clelia Stefanini.  Rafe Stefanini has been at the forefront of the revival of traditional […]

$6.00 – $25.00

Concerts at The Arts Place of Stokes

The Arts Place of Stokes 502 North Main Street, Danbury, NC, United States

"Come Hear North Carolina” at The Arts Place this 2019 as we celebrate the “Year of Music”. Upcoming Concerts & Events Include: June 21 - Chatham Rabbits (4:00pm, Tickets are $20 General Admission, $15 SCAC Members & Seniors 65+, $7 ages 18 and under. ). With fresh chemistry and the charming appeal of young-old souls, Chatham Rabbits Sarah Osborne […]

Prices vary pending artists.

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 […]

The CommUnity Square Dance

Folkmoot Friendship Center 112 Virginia Avenue, Waynesville, NC, United States

Caller Doug Singleton will teach and call all dances to live old-time music. No admission charge, but donations accepted. Everyone is welcome; no partner or fancy outfit required. No admission charge, but donations accepted.  

Donations help support future dances. Thank you.

Edith’s Barn Music Festival

Whippoorwill Academy and the Tom Dooley Museum 11929 NC 268, Ferguson, NC, United States

Join us for a fantastic day of music featuring some of the area’s most talented musicians. Proceeds go to building the barn that Edith Marie Carter envisioned as the completing piece of Whippoorwill Village. The late educator, artist and community leader, Edith Carter founded Whippoorwill Academy and Village. Her final request before she passed away five […]

Mount Airy Old-Time Retreat (February)

Andy Griffith Playhouse 218 Rockford Street, Mount Airy, NC, United States

The Surry Arts Council welcomes everyone interested in making time for old-time in Mount Airy during the Tommy Jarrell Festival. We celebrate the rich contribution of old-time music and dance, past and present. Learn from some of the most esteemed and respected musicians in the field through classes, presentations, workshops, and performances. The 2020 retreat […]

$225.00

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This Old Porch™

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

This Old Porch is a show of traditional and regional mountain music, songs and ballads, contemporary old time, dance tunes and more. Folklorist John Fowler and award winning musician Carol Rifkin host this show that keeps the music of the mountains alive.

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Close to Home Radio Broadcast

Blue Ridge Public Radio 73 Broadway, Asheville, NC, United States

Traditional, old-time and classic folk music with Don Pedi. Since 1985 local dulcimer player Don Pedi has served as an on air host at WCQS. Close to Home features traditional, old-Time, and classic folk music. Don Pedi's music sounds with a clear melody and a pureness of spirit. It surpasses the boundaries of musical style, […]

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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 […]