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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
A Great American Tapestry tells the eyeopening story of the Scots-Irish ballad tradition, the lost chapters of African-American banjo and fiddle history, the role of blackface minstrelsy in creating Old Time Music, the Cherokee music and dance tradition and so much more. A musical journey never to be forgotten . . .
Hosted by old time musician Wayne Erbsen, Country Roots is devoted to bluegrass and old-time country music and is BPR's longest running program. From archival recordings to up-n-coming youngin's with a banjo and a fiddle, Wayne gets it kickin’ each week on Country Roots. Tune in at 88.1 FM, Asheville or streaming on line. Wayne is […]
Sandy Ridge Music Association invites everyone to attend our bluegrass music events held the second Saturday of every month at 6 pm. Please support our efforts to bring bluegrass and gospel music back to the Ridge!
The Gary Poe Radio Show will be live from Ashe Arts Center as part of the 40th Anniversary Celebration, Forty Fest, acelebration of 40 years of the Arts in Ashe County. The special music guests will be Wayne Henderson and Helen White.
The newly named 'Tunes on the Tuck' location has a large lawn for music-lovers with a covered pavilion for the entertainers. Enjoy sitting at one of the riverside picnic tables, or bring a lawn chair or blanket for the grass. (The Chamber will have $1 lawn chairs for rent.)The whole family will enjoy this relaxed, […]
