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, […]
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 […]
This classic country show hosted by Tom Pittman features music from the classic period of honky tonk music; from the end of WWII until the mid 1970's. Hank Williams, Faron […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
DJ Frank Pearsall first heard bluegrass music in 1960 and he’s been listening to and collecting it since then. Every Sunday from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Frank plays traditional bluegrass from the […]
The Cherokee and their ancestors have called Western North Carolina home for more than 10,000 years. Learn about their ancient history and the Cherokee way of life in this reconstructed […]
Music on the Green is hosted by the Museum of Ashe County History and concerts are held on the Museum Green beside the old courthouse. 2020 Upcoming Concers include: May 24 […]
Dine and listen to live music starting at 6:00 pm nightly. Artist aschedule of artists include some of the best local musicians. The menu offers North Carolina Barbeque in Blowing […]
The Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina team is mindful of the guidance of federal, state, and local officials on restricting public gatherings. We encourage locals and visitors to observe coronavirus health […]
Every Tuesday night the Surry Arts Council hosts an Old-Time jam session at the Historic Earle Theatre. Local bands and individual musicians take turns playing, singing, and backing up others. […]
