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Fiddlin’ 5K “Walk/Run for the Arts” Road Race

Mars Hill University 100 Athletic Street, Mars Hill, NC, United States

Like to run to music? Try running to LIVE music! The Fiddlin' 5K will include a beautiful run through Mars Hill University's scenic campus, winding through surrounding country roads of rural Madison County. With several steep climbs and rolling hills, this course will give the seasoned runner a nice challenge , while still allowing less […]

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Blue Ridge Music Center – Visitor Center

Blue Ridge Music Center 700 Foothills Road, Galax, VA, United States

Surrounding the Blue Ridge Music Center, one finds many variations of the endemic fiddle and banjo music tradition of Virginia and North Carolina. This music can be traced to the meeting of the African banjo and the European fiddle before our nation was created. Here also are found older ballads and religious music that reach […]

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Jam Sessions at the T. M. Rickman General Store

T. M. Rickman General Store 251 Cowee Creek Road, Franklin, NC, United States

The Friends of Rickman's Store host an open bluegrass and old-time jam session every Saturday afternoon from late spring until December. Newcomers are welcome to play; the jam level is intermediate. Rickman's Store was built in 1895 and is located in Cowee-West's Mill National Historic District (designated in 2001). The old store displays vintage store […]

The event is free, but a donation is suggested.
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And the Beat Goes On Music Series

Muddy Creek Café 60 South Main Street, Sparta, NC, United States

And the Beat Goes On is a monthly music meries that showcases the art of songwriting by featuring known and less familiar singer/songwriters who demonstrate the unique emotional power of song. 2022 Singer/Songwriters May 7 - Chad Elliot (Blues), 8:00 pm, $25.00. Midwest singer-songwriter Chad Elliott blends folk roots, swampy blues and soulful writing to […]

$25.00
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An Evening of Bluegrass with Darren Nicholson, Marc Pruett, Audie Blaylock & Reed Jones

Ashe Civic Center 962 Mt Jefferson Road, West Jefferson, NC, United States

Darren Nicholson and Marc Pruett of Balsam Range with Audie Blaylock and Reed Jones of Redline will be ‘Spreading the Good Word of Bluegrass’ during this special performance hosted by Mountain Home Music and Ashe County Arts Council. They may be just playing around and having fun between tours but these four have been raising the […]

$10.00 – $15.00
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Concerts at Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts

Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts 1028 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC, United States

Concerts at Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts hosts a wide varriety of plays concerts and community events throughout the year. Upcoming traditiona moutain music events include: May 13 - An Evening With Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives, 7:30 pm, $29.00, $34.00, $39.00 (VIP Package also available). With legends like George Jones, Johnny Cash […]

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Micaville Music Concert Series

One of a Kind Art Gallery 573 Micaville Loop, Burnsville, NC, United States

The Micaville Music Thursday Concert Series showcases local and traveling musicians in a listening room atmosphere. The series starts in early Spring and continues every Thursday until Labor Day. Micaville Music is proud to be a part of the Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina. 2022 Musicians: May 26: 9th Annual BobFest (celebrating the […]

$5.00
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Fridays in the Park Concert Series

Ashe County Park 527 Ashe Park Road, Jefferson, NC, United States

Concerts are free hosted the third Friday of each month, May - August and free to the public. Registration required with safety guidelines in place. Please visit the website in advance to register. Attendance will be limited to 300 Individuals, pairs and groups will be asked to social distance in designated spots.  There will be […]

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Historic Cowee School Concert Series

Historic Cowee School 51 Cowee School Road, Franklin, NC, United States

Get ready for a great season of music during Historic Cowee School's Concert Series. May 21 - Mountain Heart, 5:00 pm, $20.00/Adult, $10.00/Child. June 18 - Slocan Ramblers, 5:00 pm, $15.00/Adult, $7.50/Child.  July 16 - Chatham Rabbits, 5:00 pm, $15.00/Adult, $7.50/Child. September 17 - The Border Collies, 5:00 pm, $5.00/Adult, Children Free. October 15 - Unspoken […]

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BackStreet Park Summer Concerts

Downtown West Jefferson, NC 2nd Avenue, West Jefferson, NC, United States

Free summer concert series held every Friday evenings June through - Labor Day weekend. Bring your chair, blanket or picnic and enjoy the sounds of traditional, old time, and bluegrass music for all generations to enjoy. Backstreet Park Concert Series 2022: May 27 - Crooked Road Ramblers June 3 - Wayne Henderson Band June 17 - Steve […]

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Swain County Heritage Festival

Riverfront Park, Bryson City 101 Mitchell Street, Bryson City, NC, United States

Two days of toe tappin' fun! Friday night music features an emphasis on traditional Southern Gospel, while Saturday's entertainment ranges from classic country, bluegrass, and clogging. In addition to music, the festival offers local arts and crafts, food, games for the kids, log-sawing contest, sack races and fun for the whole family. May 27, 5:30 […]

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Concerts on the Creek at Bridge Park

Bridge Park in Sylva, NC 76 Railroad Avenue, Sylva, NC, United States

These mountains are known as much for the music that comes out of them as they are for their picturesque vistas, cascading waterfalls and alluring trails. Some of the world’s finest musicians have come from Western North Carolina and that rich tradition carries on today. Here in Jackson County, the Town of Sylva, Jackson County […]

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