Events for January 5 - May 23, 2025

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

Line Dance Class at the Stompin Ground

Instructors Kayla Hobbs-Ross and Austin Fish will be teaching traditional and modern line dance lessons.  Expect to have a fun-filled time, social interaction, and after lessons should you choose to put what you learned to use, Stompin Ground will be opening from 8 to 11 pm that evening with a live band, huge dance floor, and you […]

$10

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, […]

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The 3rd Saturday Grass

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

The 3rd Saturday Grass series features Bluegrass musicians from across the region each month with performances at The Arts Place of Stokes, 502 Main Street in Danbury.

$5.00 – $12

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 […]

Annual Fontana Dam Bluegrass Festival

Fontana Village Resort - Events Hall 300 Woods Road, Fontana Dam, NC, United States

The headlining artist is “Junior Sisk and Ramblers Choice” with “Fret High” also playing. The main bands will be Fret High at 5pm and Junior Sisk at 7pm. There will be other live local musicians playing from 3pm-5pm for the public as well. There is also dining and concessions available on property and at the event. Proceeds from this event […]

$15.00 – $20.00

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.

Fines Creek Heritage Fair and Music Festival

Fines Creek Community Center 190 Fines Creek Road, Clyde, NC, United States

Music (Saturday 4-11pm – Bring a chair): Big Creek Band David Teague and Kelsey Jamie Gann & the Longshot Band Rewind Running Wolfe and the Renegades Stone Mountain Bluegrass Performances by the J. Creek Cloggers Enjoy Exhibits and Live Demonstrations by: Sunset Cruisers Ole Smoky Antique Tractor Club Blacksmithing Weaving Farm Animal Exhibit Knife Fabricating […]

$3.00 – $10.00

Fontana Clogging Jamboree

Fontana Village Resort - Events Hall 300 Woods Road, Fontana Dam, NC, United States

Nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains, Fontana Village has a rich history in square dancing and clogging and is considered by many to be the birthplace of modern clog dancing.  Steps like the "rockin’ chair" were invented at this very place. Now you can come and experience the magic of this place for yourself! Featured […]

$1 – $40.00