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. […]
Tuesdays at 7:00 pm (Free) - Contra & Square dancing until 8:00pm in the Community Room of Keith House with a dance caller and live music. Free Admission and open to […]
Experience the joy of English country dancing from the "Playford" dances of the 17th and 18th centuries to the village dances collected during the 20th century, as well as many […]
Tom Dula from “Hang Down your Head Tom Dooley” fame lived in the village of Ferguson, N.C during the 1800’s until he was hanged for the murder of Laura Foster. […]
