Events for June 23 - March 23

Balsam Range Live in Concert

Balsam Range live in concert in Western North Carlina. April 25 at 5:00 pm - Balsam Range live at the Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre. Tickets $25.00 - $60.00 with upgrade options for Pods of 4 people seated in the terrace, floor or VIP sections. The Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre is located at 100 Gay St. Asheville, NC 28801 […]

Prices vary per concert. Visit website for details.

Keeper of the Flame Free Concert

Nina Simone Plaza 54 Trade Street, Tryon, NC, United States

Keeper of the Flame is a free concert celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Nina Simone Sculpture and the completion of the Nina Simone Plaza. Featured bands include The Firecracker Jazz band and Daryl Ryce. This is a free event and you should bring a chair, a cooler, and a friend. Keeper of the Flame […]

David Holt’s State of Music – Season 5 on PBS NC

In the fifth season of the PBS series David Holt’s State of Music, host David Holt shares tunes and stories with outstanding performers of American folk, bluegrass, and country music. The season comprises six 30-minute episodesand will be fed via satellite to PBS member stations beginning May 1. Check local listings for air dates. Filmed […]

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Mid-Day Mountain Music at the Blue Ridge Music Center

Blue Ridge Music Center 700 Foothills Road, Galax, VA, United States

The sounds of the fiddle, banjo, and guitar are likely to welcome you when you visit the Blue Ridge Music Center open late May-October. The Midday Mountain Music program features some talented and popular local and regional performers in giving daily informal presentations/performances. Our regular Friday Bluegrass Jam & Sunday Old-Time Jam have anywhere from […]

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Jackson Arts Market

Downtown Sylva, NC  533 West Main Street, Sylva, NC, United States

Jackson Arts Market is open every Saturday and Sunday on Main Street in downtown Sylva. Each Saturday enjoy a showcase of local farmers, artists, and makers, while featuring original Western North Carolina musician performances. On Sundays there is no band scheduled but the mic is open for locals to take a turn at entertaining. Visit the website to see […]

Pickin’ on the Porch at Black Mountain Center for the Arts

Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United States

We are excited to announce a new series of free concerts we’re calling Pickin’ on the Porch. Each month May - October, BMCA will host a Pickin’ show behind our building from 5:00 - 6:30. Our first show on May 21st, will open with our own Junior Appalachian Musicians followed by local musician Cary Fridley. Bring […]

Open Studios, Pottery Sale & Live Mountain Music 

Township10 310 Ras Grooms Road, Marshall, NC, United States

Township10, a new artist residency near Marshall,  welcomes all to ome by for ceramic demonstrations and pottery sale by Resident Artists Chris Suarez, Yoon Hwang and Kyle Lawson, a chat with residency director Marjorie Dial, and live old time mountain music by local treasure, Don Pedi. The sale starts at 12 with live music from 3:00 - 5:00 pm. Please bring a water […]

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Hillbilly Jam

The Maggie Valley Festival Grounds 3374 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, NC, United States

Legendary Bluegrass Music festival with crafts and food vendors. Car and Bike Show and More! Hillbilly Jam features loads of live Music, Food, Crafts, Cornhole, Car & Bike Show, TV Celebrities and Moonshiners. Meet James Hatfield, of the original Hatfields and McCoys, owner of Feudshine Spirits and Garage, Feudshine Bob will be showing up in his new […]

$10

Fiddlers Fest 2021

Ashe County Park 527 Ashe Park Road, Jefferson, NC, United States

In lieu of the annual Fiddlers Convention this year Ashe Arts presents Fiddlers Fest 2021 - A day-long band festival featuring local bands. Fiddlers Fest Lineup: 11:00-12:00 The WKSK LIVE Radio Show with Gary Poe, featuring Trevor McKenzie, Matt Kinman and Jackson Cunningham 12:15-12:45 Junior Appalachian Musicians Band 1:00-1:45 Larry Sigmon and Martha Spencer 2:00-2:45 Bryan Osborne & […]

Annual Arts Festival 2021

The HUB Station Arts Center 145 Cedar Valley Road, Hudson, NC, United States

Enjoy a day of great art, great food, and great live music. Activities are scheduled throughout the day with a wide selection of vendors. Taking at the stage from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm are Blue Ridge traditional music favorites Patrick & Kay Couch. From 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm enjoy eclectic swing by Djangovers.

Fridays at the Folk Art Center

Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United States

A History of Appalachian Music Are you interested in the history and evolution of the music for which this area is so famous? Join a Parkway ranger for an evening of cultural and song study following the tracks of the original people of these hills, the Cherokee, through European and African immigration, to the present […]

NC Songwriters Showcase

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

The Town of Boone will hold a special North Carolina Songwriters Showcase at the Jones House on Saturday, September 11, 2021. The showcase will feature six singer-songwriters from across the Old North State. The event will be held on the Jones House lawn and is free to the public. Guests are invited to bring their own […]