Local churches, choirs, and quartets around Snowbird continue the practice of singing shape-note hymns in the Cherokee language. Every month during the summer singings take place at different locations around the Snowbird region. The largest singing happens in July at the Little Snowbird Baptist Church across the street from the Fading Voices festival grounds. Visitors […]
The Folk School’s free Friday night concert series features some of the finest regional and national acts performing old-time, bluegrass, folk, gospel and Celtic music. Concerts are held at the Festival Barn or Community Room/Keith House and ocassional concerts on held on Thursday night. Visit the Down The Road on the Blue Ridge Music Trails Podcast Library to hear […]
Weekly on Thursday's lessons are offerd at 5:30 pm for Fiddle and 6:15 pm Guitar at the Historic Earle Theatre. No reservations necessary - instruments available. Classes are followed by a family friendly jam session at 7:00 p.m. These lessons are funded in part by a grant from the Folklife divisions of the North Carolina Arts Councils. The instructor is Mount […]
Come sing along with shaped-note singers from throughout the region and enjoy a DOG (dinner-on-the-grounds) at around noon. Bring a dish to share. Beginners are made to feel quite welcome, and someone will take you under their wing as we sing these treasured songs once again. Everyone is welcome and books are provided for those who don't have […]
Shake off the winter blues with a lively evening of pickin' at the Historic Priddy's General Store. Priddy's General Store offers seasonal live bluegrass throughout the year. With our events being a part of the Stokes County's “The Foothills Hayride” Music Trail, we take pride in providing an authentic old fashioned venue that showcases local […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
