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Fiddle and Guitar Classes at the Historic Earl Theatre

The Earle Theatre 142 North Main Street, Mount Airy, NC, United States

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 […]

Jam Session
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Mountain Music Jam Sessions – Fall/Winter/Spring

Cohen Studio at Brevard Music Center 42 Andante Lane, Brevard

Ray Adams hosts a weekly Mountain Music "Jam" Session in the Cohen Studio building at the Brevard Music Center throughout fall and winter. The session is open to all Old-Time and Bluegrass musicians of any skill level. We welcome newcomers and travelers to the group. This old-time session is very beginner friendly, has definite educational […]

Concert / Performance
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Thursday Open Mic

Muddy Creek Cafe & Music Hall Sparta 60 South Main St., Sparta, NC, United States

Open Mic Night at Muddy Creek Cafe is quickly becoming it's own musical scene. The greater Sparta area musicians have embraced this weekly event, as have the music lovers! Come out and be a part of this weekly musical spectacle! All ages welcome.   Every Thursday night at 7:00 pm!          

Come early and enjoy a great meal.
Concert / Performance, Radio Broadcast
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The Martha Bassett Show

Reeves Theater 129 W Main Street, Elkin, NC, United States

The Martha Bassett Show is recorded live at the historic Reeves Theater in Elkin, NC. This one-hour music program blends the fabric of the national roots and Americana scene with the rich artistry, history, and flair of North Carolina’s Piedmont region. Helmed by one of the state’s most distinguished musicians, the live show features national […]

See website for ticket prices.
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Folk School Community Jam at The Crown Restaurant

The Crown Restaurant 135 Emily Ln., Brasstown, NC, United States

The Folk School sponsors the Community Old-Time Jam every Thursday at The Crown Restaurant. From 7-9 p.m. folks gather around the fire to play acoustic music outside while enjoying a breathtaking view of Brasstown. Beginners are encouraged to join in by playing along with simple chords or picking out the melody with help from others […]

Concert / Performance

Concerts at the Beal Center

Historic Clay County Courthouse & Beal Center 25 Herbert Street, Hayesville, North Carolina

The Beal Center and Clay County Community Revitalization Association will host I Draw Slow, an Irish band on September 7 @ 7:00 PM 2023. This is a ticketed event and is their 2nd appearance at the Beal Center in Hayesville. Please see website for details. About I Draw Slow: I Draw Slow has consistently redefined […]

Please visit website for details.
Jam Session
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Weekly Jam Sessions at the Jones House

Jones House Community Center 604 West King Street, Boone, NC, United States

Every Thursday evening from 7-10 PM, join local and visiting musicians at the Jones House for an old-time jam session. Bring your banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin - or whatever old-time acoustic instrument you have - and spend a few hours playing along with fellow musicians of all skill levels and backgrounds. On warm evenings, circle […]

Workshop / Class / Demonstration
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Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)

JAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region, such as fiddle, banjo and guitar. Each JAM program is individually operated and funded. In JAM, instrument instruction is often augmented by dance and vocal instruction as […]

Visit website for details and scholarship.
Radio Broadcast
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Mountain Mornings

WNCW - Listener Powered Radio 286 I C C Loop Road, Spindale, NC, United States

Join Jasmin Melton Sunday through Friday mornings for an hour of bluegrass and old-time music. We feature artists from our Appalachian region, such as Dirk Powell, Earl Scruggs, Doc Watson, and many others. Monday mornings keep you up-to-date with new releases, and you can get your fill of classic old-time and bluegrass on Fridays. It all […]

Exhibit
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Southern Appalachian Archives

Ramsey Center for Appalachian Studies at Mars Hill University 147 Bailey Street, Mars Hill, NC, United States

The Southern Appalachian Archives are a rich storehouse of manuscripts and collections, which document regional and local history. Notable among the treasures held in the Southern Appalachian Archives are: The Bascom Lamar Lunsford Collection, which includes an oversized scrapbook, photographs, sound recordings, transcribed ballads, and other memorabilia (Lunsford Collection Brochure); The James G. K. McClure Collection, which includes […]

Concert / Performance
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Friday Night Live

Town Square Highlands, NC Downtown Highlands, Highlands, NC, United States

These concerts offer the chance to hear some of the finest music the region has to offer and are free to everyone. Friday Night Live features traditional mountain music, and an opportunity for the audience to participate by singing, clapping, tapping their feet, or dancing if the mood strikes. It’s audience participation at its best […]

Concert / Performance

Doc at 100

J.E. Broyhill Civic Center 1913 Hickory Boulevard, Lenoir, NC, United States

DOC AT 100 is a concert program celebrating the life and legacy of Doc Watson by artists who performed with Doc, who were profoundly influenced by his music, and who called him a friend. This includes T. Michael Coleman and Jack Lawrence, who performed, recorded, and toured with Doc longer than any other musicians he […]

$42.15 – $84.31

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