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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 […]

Concert / Performance, Jam Session

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 […]

Concert / Performance, Exhibit

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
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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 & […]

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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.

Concert / Performance, Workshop / Class / Demonstration

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 […]

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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 […]

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A Cardboard History of Blue Ridge Music

Wilkes Heritage Museum and the Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame 100 East Main Street, Wilkesboro, NC, United States

An impressive new collection of vintage music posters is on display until Nov. 30 at the Wilkes Heritage Museum in Wilkesboro. Tom Murphy of Raleigh is loaning part of his vast collection to the museum for the exhibition called “A Cardboard History of Blue Ridge Music.” It ties in perfectly with many artists already inducted […]

$6.00

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French Broad River Festival

Hot Springs Resort and Spa 315 Bridge Street, Hot Springs, NC, United States

French Broad River Festival takes place in October of 2020 (normally the event is staged during the first weekend of May) in beautiful Hot Springs, North Carolina. The festival, a benefit for American Whitewater, The Mountain Area Child & Family Center and Hot Springs Community Learning Center, is located just 35 minutes north of Asheville […]

$45.00 – $125.00
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Paddle to the Pork

Headwaters Outfitters Campground 1017 Green Road, Brevard, NC, United States

Paddle to the Pork is one of the coolest up and coming music festivals in our area! This feature host band Pretty Little Goat has invited Asheville based Sol Drive Train to take the stage with them. Tickets are on sale now, and priced per person. We will have general seating and tailgating spots available […]

$5.00 – $40.00

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