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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 fiddle, banjo and guitar. Each JAM program is individually operated and funded. In JAM, instrument instruction is often augmented by dance and vocal instruction as […]

Visit website for details and scholarship.
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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 out and be a part of this weekly musical spectacle! All ages welcome.   Every Thursday night at 7:00 pm!          

Come early and enjoy a great meal.
Jam Session
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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 acoustic instrument you have - and spend a few hours playing along with fellow musicians of all skill levels and backgrounds. On warm evenings, circle […]

Concert / Performance

Echoes Across The Smokies: A Night of Bluegrass, Ballads, & Tall Tales

Bardo Fine & Performing Arts Center at WCU 199 Centennial Drive, Cullowhee, NC, United States

Thursday, November 7 - Echoes Across The Smokies: A Night of Bluegrass, Ballads, & Tall Tales, 7:30 PM Step into the heart of the Appalachian soul as the WCU’s Bardo Arts Center and Mountain Heritage Center present Echoes Across the Smokies: A Night of Bluegrass, Ballads, and Tall Tales, an unforgettable event celebrating the rich tapestry of […]

Ticket prices vary, see website for details.
Workshop / Class / Demonstration
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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 fiddle, banjo and guitar. Each JAM program is individually operated and funded. In JAM, instrument instruction is often augmented by dance and vocal instruction as […]

Visit website for details and scholarship.
Workshop / Class / Demonstration
Recurring

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 fiddle, banjo and guitar. Each JAM program is individually operated and funded. In JAM, instrument instruction is often augmented by dance and vocal instruction as […]

Visit website for details and scholarship.
Concert / Performance, Exhibit, Workshop / Class / Demonstration

Concerts, Workshops and Exhibits at the Earl Scruggs Center

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

The Earl Scruggs Center combines the life story of legendary five-string banjo master and Cleveland County native, Earl Scruggs, with the unique and engaging story of the history and cultural traditions of the region in which Mr. Scruggs was born and raised. Engaging exhibits and workshops, special event space and rich programming provide a uniquely […]

Many free events others vary per artist and event.
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Fall Music Symposium at Stecoah

Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center 121 Schoolhouse Road, Robbinsville, NC, United States

Saturday, October 26 - Voice Workshop with Susan Pepper, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Part 1: Voice with Susan Pepper After this mountain ballad workshop, you’ll have a deeper appreciation of old mountain styles of singing as well as the cultural history behind the music. Ballad singer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter Susan Pepper is described as […]

Concert / Performance, Dance
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The Alleghany Jubilee

Alleghany Jubilee 25 North Main Street, Sparta, NC, United States

If you love to flatfoot, clog, square dance or just tap your foot to old time mountain music, the Alleghany Jubilee is where you want to be! We are open year-round with a spacious wood dance floor and live mountain music every Tuesday and Saturday night. Taps allowed! The Jubilee is in the historic Spartan […]

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Concert / Performance, Livestream Concert
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Concerts at White Horse Black Mountain

White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC, United States

Saturday, November 9 –Zoe & Cloyd with Will Straughan, 7:00 PM Join Zoe & Cloyd for a special evening of music focused on healing and hope. This concert is “pay what you can” and 50% of proceeds go to support the White Horse Community Fund. Zoe & Cloyd will be joined by long-time collaborators Kevin Kehrberg […]

Prices vary, see website for details.
Workshop / Class / Demonstration
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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 fiddle, banjo and guitar. Each JAM program is individually operated and funded. In JAM, instrument instruction is often augmented by dance and vocal instruction as […]

Visit website for details and scholarship.
Jam Session
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Sunday Afternoon Jam at the Mountain Gateway Museum

Mountain Gateway Museum 24 Water Street, Old Fort, NC, United States

Visitors can play, sing along, or just listen to Possum Creek on most Sundays, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm at the Mountain Gateway Museum. A core group of musicians meets for an informal jam on the porch of the main building where visitors are welcome to join the jam. On cooler, wetter days the jam […]

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