Events for July 29, 2023 - January 10, 2023

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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 […]

Visit website for details and scholarship.
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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 […]

Come early and enjoy a great meal.

Fall Square Dance

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

Join us for a square dance in MHU’s Loft with caller Rodney Sutton and live old-time music! Absolutely no experience is necessary – first-timers are welcome and encouraged. Rodney will […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

Visit website for details and scholarship.
Recurring

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 […]

Visit website for details and scholarship.
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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 […]

See website for ticket prices.

Ellenboro Fiddlers’ & Bluegrass Convention

Ellenboro Elementary School 813 Piney Mountain Church Road, Ellenboro, NC, United States

The 33rd Annual Ellenboro Fiddlers' & Bluegrass Convention will be held on November 23, 2024, at 6 p.m. One Achord is the host band. Proceeds will benefit the Ellenboro Elementary […]

$10

Appalachia Evening Jam with the Darren Nicholson Band

Hickory Nut Gap Farm 57 Sugar Hollow Rd, Fairview, North Carolina, United States

    A benefit concert for Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy at Hickory Nut Gap Farm. *RESCHEDULED for November 23, 2024.

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Concerts at Highlands Performing Arts Center


Highlands Performing Arts Center 507 Chestnut Street, Highlands, NC, United States

Saturday, November 23 - Darren Nicholson Band with special guest Kristin Scott Benson, 7:30 PM A GRAMMY nominee and winner of 13 International Bluegrass Music Association awards, Darren Nicholson has taken […]

Ticket prices vary, see website for details.
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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 […]

Visit website for details and scholarship.
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Sunday Afternoon Jam at the Mountain Gateway Museum

Mountain Gateway Museum 24 Water Street, Old Fort, NC, United States

Visitors can play, sing along, or just listen to Possum Creek on most Sundays, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm at the Mountain Gateway Museum. A core group of musicians meets […]

Donations support the preservation of the Museum.