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Ola Belle Reed Song Writer’s Retreat

Ashe Civic Center 962 Mt Jefferson Road, West Jefferson, NC, United States

April 11-13, 2025 A weekend in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina teaching songwriting with intention. The Ola Belle Reed Song Writer’s Retreat pays tribute to Ola Belle Reed, Ashe County, North Carolina’s National Heritage Fellowship Award and IBMA Lifetime Achievement Award winner. North Carolina and nationally renowned songwriters on staff are excited to share […]

See website for details. Registration required.
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.
A Cardboard History of Blue Ridge Music at BRAHM
Exhibit
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A Cardboard History of Blue Ridge Music

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

This unique exhibit offers an in-depth look at the rich history of Blue Ridge music. The exhibition showcases 36 original, letterpress-style posters, dating back to as early as 1939. Each poster has detailed information about the life and legacy of the featured musicians. Originally, window cards and other announcement posters were created to advertise upcoming […]

free
Participatory Dances
Dance, Square Dance
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Second Friday CommUnity Square Dance

Todd Mercantile 3899 Todd Railroad Grade Road, Todd, NC, United States

2025 Second Friday CommUnity Square Dance at the Todd Mercantile January 10 February 14 March 14 April 11 May 9 June 13 July 11 August 8 September 12 October 10 November 14 December 12 Come early for the potluck (starting at 6 pm) and please bring a dish to share. Get ready to get down […]

Concert / Performance
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Concert at Mars Hill University

Owen Theater at Mars Hill University 44 College Street, Mars Hill, United States

Friday, April 11 - Zoe & Cloyd, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm in the Owen Theatre at 44 College St, Mars Hill, NC 28754 Please join the Ramsey Center for Appalachian Studies for our annual spring concert. This year, we are proud to welcome Western North Carolina's own Zoe & Cloyd. 2025 marks the 10-year anniversary of Zoe […]

Prices vary, see website for details.
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.
A Cardboard History of Blue Ridge Music at BRAHM
Exhibit
Recurring

A Cardboard History of Blue Ridge Music

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

This unique exhibit offers an in-depth look at the rich history of Blue Ridge music. The exhibition showcases 36 original, letterpress-style posters, dating back to as early as 1939. Each poster has detailed information about the life and legacy of the featured musicians. Originally, window cards and other announcement posters were created to advertise upcoming […]

free
CODA Music Festival
Festival

CODA Music Festival

Montreat College Pulliam Stadium 191 Vance Ave, Black Mountain, NC, United States

Join us for the 2025 CODA Music Festival on Saturday, April 12, at the Montreat College Pulliam Stadium (191 Vance Avenue, Black Mountain). The event will feature live music from various bluegrass, country, and folk artists, with IBMA nominees Darin & Brooke Aldridge headlining. This year, CODA will host local vendors, and all proceeds from […]

Fiddles & Folklife
Festival

Fiddles & Folklife

Warren Wilson College 701 Warren Wilson Road, Swannanoa, NC, United States

On Saturday, April 12, Warren Wilson College will host Fiddles and Folklife, an annual Appalachian festival and old-time music competition with cash prizes for old-time fiddle, banjo, folksong, flatfooting, and string band. Other activities include old-time music jams, food and craft vendors, folklife demonstrators, and cake raffles. It all takes place 12:00 PM – 5:00 […]

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.
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 […]

Donations support the preservation of the Museum.
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.

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