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The Alleghany Jubilee

Alleghany Jubilee 25 North Main Street, Sparta, NC, United States

If you love to flatfoot, clog, square dance or just tap your foot to old time mountain music, the Alleghany Jubilee is where you want to be! We are open year-round with a spacious wood dance floor and live mountain music every Tuesday and Saturday night. Taps allowed! The Jubilee is in the historic Spartan […]

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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 […]

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Ballad Swap, Concert / Performance
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Concerts at The Grey Eagle

The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

Wednesday, November 13 - The Old Marshall Jail Ballad Swap - Doors: 5:00 PM, Show: 6:00PM Rare Bird Farm & The Grey Eagle Present The Old Marshall Jail Ballad Swap is a celebration of Appalachian heritage, hosted by  Sheila Kay Adams, Donna Ray Norton, and Melanie Rice with MC Josh Copus. This casual “front porch” […]

Ticket prices vary, see website for details
Jam Session
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Mountain Music Old Time Jam at Trailside Brewing Company

Trailside Brewing Company 873 LENNOX PARK DRIVE, Hendersonville, North Carolina, United States

The French Broad Valley Music Association hosts a weekly jam every Wednesday at Trailside Brewery, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM by the Ecusta Trail, 873 Lennox Park Dr, Hendersonville, NC 28739. All are welcome to join in or to listen! While key players are intermediate to advanced musicians, beginners are encouraged to attend and start […]

Donations accepted/tip jar proceeds fund JAM kids music education.
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.
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.
Benefit / Fundraiser
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Blue Ridge Music Trails of NC Benefit Concert at White Horse Black Mountain

White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC, United States

Thursday, November 14 - Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina Artist Benefit Concert Featuring Unspoken Tradition, 7:00 PM Over a month out after Hurricane Helene, it is apparent that musicians and venues need our help now more than ever. The Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina is holding a benefit concert for artists. […]

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 […]

Concert / Performance
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Concerts at Appalachian Theatre of the High Country

Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United States

The historic Appalachian Theatre, has entertained audiences in the heart of downtown Boone, North Carolina since 1938. Once a gorgeous 999-seat Art Deco movie house, the building closed in 2007 and sat empty and gutted for years. On October 14, 2019, the Appalachian Theatre re-opened its doors after a $10 million renovation that brought the […]

Prices vary per artist. Visit website for complete details.
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.
Sourwood Ridge
Concert / Performance

Sourwood Ridge

Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre 44 College St, Mars Hill, NC, United States

  Join Sourwood Ridge for a one-show-only performance highlighting the tunes and musical traditions for the mountains that we call home here in Western North Carolina, not to mention some bluegrass and gospel classics. You won't want to miss this! Three local string band veterans make up Sourwood Ridge: Craig Bannerman (bass, dulcimer, vocals), Troy Harrison (banjo, […]

Benefit / Fundraiser

Wake of the Flood: A Benefit for and by Appalachian Musicians

Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United States

Friday, November 15 -Mountain Home Music, Carolina Ramble Productions & Kattagast present Wake of the Flood: A Benefit for and by Appalachian Musicians - 7:30 PM After thoughtful consideration, the October 18 event, “An Evening of Appalachian Murder Ballads,”  has been reimagined with a new date! Join us for, WAKE OF THE FLOOD: A BENEFIT FOR AND […]

Ticket prices vary, see website for details.

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