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Dance, Workshop / Class / Demonstration

Folk School English Country Dances

John C. Campbell Folk School 4590 Brasstown Road, Brasstown, NC, United States

Like a contra dance, each English Country dance is made up of short, fun, easy-to-learn figures. What really sets it apart is the music. It can be slow and elegant (dance like a Queen!) or quick and lively (dance like a Duke!) There is a definite air of sophistication and romance. More ballroom. Less barn. […]

$5.00 – $18

Festival

Stecoah’s Bluegrass Festival

Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center 121 Schoolhouse Road, Robbinsville, NC, United States

The Annual Spring Bluegrass Festival is an outdoor festival that has grown with more vendors, music, food and activities for everyone. Join us for a full day of mountain music, great food and fun! Heritage Alive! Mountain Youth Talent Contest is designed to discover, develop, and encourage talent in traditional music in youth and to […]

$3.00 – $12

Concert / Performance, Jam Session

Pickin’ on the Porch & Jammin’ in the Shade

McElroy House Gardens 106 West Main Street, Burnsville, NC, United States

Every Sunday afternoon from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm in June and August pickers gather on and around the porch of the old Proffitt Cousins Cabin on the grounds of The McElroy House and Rush Wray Museum. Musicians and singers gather together and play music for the afternoon. Playing singularly or in groups. Ron and Minnie Powell host and […]

Concert / Performance

Tucker’s Barn Singer & Songwriters Series

Liquid Roots Brewing Project 1048 Harper Ave. NW, Lenoir, NC, United States

Tucker’s Barn Singer Songwriters Series is an opportunity to encourage local musicians to showcase their original lyrics and music. 2020 SCHEDULE May 7 - Seth Clement. Joshua Marsh, Patrick Crouch June 4 - Lindsey Potter, Rastacoustic, Thomas Garlowe July 2 - Madison Lineberger, Luke Copeland, Dani Kerr August 6 - Daniel Queen, Cory Kinal, Andrew Massey September 3 - Michael Cansler, Chad Triplett, Tony Bailey October 1 - Andrew Saltz, Quinn/Crowe, Jimmie Griffith Proceeds […]

Concert / Performance, Festival, Workshop / Class / Demonstration

Union Grove Old Time Fiddlers Convention

VanHoy Farms Family Campground 742 Jericho Road, Harmony, NC, United States

The best in Bluegrass and Old Time music will be showcased at VanHoy Farms, one of the premier venues in the South. Over $10,000.00 dollars will be given away in prize money to the best bands and individuals in Bluegrass and Old Time music categories. Friday evening and Saturday evening competition will be held under […]

$10.00 – $20.00

Radio Broadcast

WKBC Hometown Opry

Every second Friday in the morning at 7 o’clock‚ people gather at the Main Street Music & Loan in North Wilkesboro to see a live musical performance that is also broadcast on WKBC 800AM and 97.3FM. WKBC's morning show, hosted by Steve Handy, features the WKBC "Hometown Opry" every Friday morning. The Opry features live performances […]

Music on the Green

Museum of Ashe County History 301 East Main Street, Jefferson, NC, United States

2016 Music on the Green lineup includes: May 22 - The Sheets Family; a variety of old time music, wonderful vocals and banjo, guitar, and an Albert Hash fiddle being played. June 26 - Generation Excellent; a patriotic program July 24 - In Harmony; really nice harmony on pop music favorites August 28 - Dollar […]

Concert / Performance, Jam Session

Songcatchers Music Series at the Cradle for Forestry

Cradle of Forestry in America, Pisgah National Forest 11250 Pisgah Highway (NC Highway 276), Pisgah Forest, NC, United States

On Sunday afternoons in July, music takes center stage at the Cradle's Songcatchers Music Series. The series focuses on the older mountain music traditions, and the featured artists often take a historic or educational approach to performing. Spend the day learning and exolring at the  at Cradle of Forrestry and at 3:00 enjoy Community Pickin’ (Bring […]

$5 – $20

Concert / Performance

NC Thumbpicker’s Convention Saturday Evening Concert

Loren & Mark headline the evening concert at the NC Thumbpickers Convention. The 7:00 pm show begins with Wayne Henderson, Richard Smith, and Julie Smith. The two-day NC Thumbpicker's convention features workshops, first class Thumbpickers and nightly concerts with world renowned guitar duo Mark & Loren, National Champion from Britain, Mr. Richard Smith and his wife Julie on cello. […]

$12.00 – $25.00

Festival

Apple Country Cider Jam

Hendersonville Visitors Information Center 201 South Main Street, Hendersonville, NC, United States

The Apple Country Cider Jam celebrates the heritage the apple industry in Henderson County. Enjoy sampling delicious hard cider from one of the many cideries that use Henderson County grown apples. The Cider Jam is a ticketed tasting event featuring North Carolina cideries, local food trucks, and music headlined by IBMA award-winning band Balsam Range. […]

Festival

Hook, Line and Drinker Festival

Bridge Park in Sylva, NC 76 Railroad Avenue, Sylva, NC, United States

The Hook, Line and Drinker Festival will feature at least 10 craft beer vendors, three food trucks, 17 fishing guides and/or fishing industry vendors, and a farmers market from 9 a.m. until noon. Admission to the family friendly event is free with donations encouraged. There will be live music from 12:30 pm until 4:30 pm […]

Jam Session

Jamming at the Museum: Front Porch Old-Time Jam

Smith-McDowell House Museum 283 Victoria Road, Asheville, NC, United States

Friends! Join us on the front porch of the Smith-McDowell House for an open old-time jam on Saturday, July 22, from 1:00-3:00. This jam is open to all skill levels and instruments typically found at old-time jams (fiddle, banjo, guitar, bass, lap dulcimer, autoharp, harmonica, hammered dulcimer, cello, and ukulele among others). Dancers are welcome too. Come play, […]

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