Macon County NC is a chapter of the Southeast Bluegrass Association (SEBA). Music jams are held at various locations within the Historic Cowee School. Come and bring your instrument and enjoy pickn' and grinn'. All levels of talent are invited.
Jack’s Bluegrass Brunch is every Sunday! Our special brunch menu kicks off at 12-Noon with a lively Bluegrass set from 1-3pm by Supper Break. Try a $6 Bloody Mary or Mimosa, or grab a $15 Bottle of Champagne & OJ!
The Friends of Rickman's Store host an open bluegrass and old-time jam session every Saturday afternoon from late spring until December. Newcomers are welcome to play; the jam level is intermediate. Rickman's Store was built in 1895 and is located in Cowee-West's Mill National Historic District (designated in 2001). The old store displays vintage store […]
Todd Mercantile in historic downtown Todd is the place to find mountain treasures to bring home or share, yummy baked goods along with a cup of Joe, friendly folks who know the area like the back of their hand and maybe someone pickin’ a tune on the front porch or by the wood stove. Join the […]
Musicians bring your instruments for an afternoon acoustic bluegrass jam session. All ages and playing levels welcome. Jam session may take place indoors in the Great Hall or outdoors on the court square. Visitors are welcome to join in or sit and listen. *This jam session takes place each Saturday, except for the days when […]
The Tom Dooley Museum is part of the Whippoorwhill Academy and Village, a complex of restored buildings. The museum, housed in an old hewn-log cabin, features artifacts, photographs, paintings, and written information on the story of Tom Dula, who was hanged in 1868 for the murder of a young women named Laura Foster. There's a […]
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 […]
The Old-Time Music Heritage Hall is located in the EARLE* Theatre on Main Street in Mount Airy, North Carolina. Self guided tours are enhanced with audio guides that feature the music of Surry County Old-Time Musicians whose portraits are in the Hall. Admission is $6.00 per person and includes a wrist band for admission to the […]
Hidden away from view until you’ve driven up, down, and around a half-mile of dirt driveway, Sims Country Bar-B-Que is suddenly revealed as you crest a gentle open ridge. Beneath a grove of huge trees that stand clustered on the edge of a board, grassy slope sits a large rustic, meandering building that can accommodate […]
Grab your Valentine, put on your dancing shoes and come out for a night of food, music and dance with Running Wolfe and the Renegades and the Fines Creek Flatfooters. Enjoy clogging, line dancing, two-step, swing, and mountain dancing. The center promises to have something for everyone, whether they want to eat, listen to the band, kick […]
And the Beat Goes On is a monthly music meries that showcases the art of songwriting by featuring known and less familiar singer/songwriters who demonstrate the unique emotional power of song. 2022 Singer/Songwriters May 7 - Chad Elliot (Blues), 8:00 pm, $25.00. Midwest singer-songwriter Chad Elliott blends folk roots, swampy blues and soulful writing to […]
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, old-Time, and classic folk music. Don Pedi's music sounds with a clear melody and a pureness of spirit. It surpasses the boundaries of musical style, […]
