Keeper of the Flame is a free concert celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Nina Simone Sculpture and the completion of the Nina Simone Plaza. Featured bands include The Firecracker Jazz band and Daryl Ryce. This is a free event and you should bring a chair, a cooler, and a friend. Keeper of the Flame […]
In the fifth season of the PBS series David Holt’s State of Music, host David Holt shares tunes and stories with outstanding performers of American folk, bluegrass, and country music. The season comprises six 30-minute episodesand will be fed via satellite to PBS member stations beginning May 1. Check local listings for air dates. Filmed […]
The sounds of the fiddle, banjo, and guitar are likely to welcome you when you visit the Blue Ridge Music Center open late May-October. The Midday Mountain Music program features some talented and popular local and regional performers in giving daily informal presentations/performances. Our regular Friday Bluegrass Jam & Sunday Old-Time Jam have anywhere from […]
Jackson Arts Market is open every Saturday and Sunday on Main Street in downtown Sylva. Each Saturday enjoy a showcase of local farmers, artists, and makers, while featuring original Western North Carolina musician performances. On Sundays there is no band scheduled but the mic is open for locals to take a turn at entertaining. Visit the website to see […]
We are excited to announce a new series of free concerts we’re calling Pickin’ on the Porch. Each month May - October, BMCA will host a Pickin’ show behind our building from 5:00 - 6:30. Our first show on May 21st, will open with our own Junior Appalachian Musicians followed by local musician Cary Fridley. Bring […]
Township10, a new artist residency near Marshall, welcomes all to ome by for ceramic demonstrations and pottery sale by Resident Artists Chris Suarez, Yoon Hwang and Kyle Lawson, a chat with residency director Marjorie Dial, and live old time mountain music by local treasure, Don Pedi. The sale starts at 12 with live music from 3:00 - 5:00 pm. Please bring a water […]
Legendary Bluegrass Music festival with crafts and food vendors. Car and Bike Show and More! Hillbilly Jam features loads of live Music, Food, Crafts, Cornhole, Car & Bike Show, TV Celebrities and Moonshiners. Meet James Hatfield, of the original Hatfields and McCoys, owner of Feudshine Spirits and Garage, Feudshine Bob will be showing up in his new […]
In lieu of the annual Fiddlers Convention this year Ashe Arts presents Fiddlers Fest 2021 - A day-long band festival featuring local bands. Fiddlers Fest Lineup: 11:00-12:00 The WKSK LIVE Radio Show with Gary Poe, featuring Trevor McKenzie, Matt Kinman and Jackson Cunningham 12:15-12:45 Junior Appalachian Musicians Band 1:00-1:45 Larry Sigmon and Martha Spencer 2:00-2:45 Bryan Osborne & […]
Enjoy a day of great art, great food, and great live music. Activities are scheduled throughout the day with a wide selection of vendors. Taking at the stage from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm are Blue Ridge traditional music favorites Patrick & Kay Couch. From 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm enjoy eclectic swing by Djangovers.
A History of Appalachian Music Are you interested in the history and evolution of the music for which this area is so famous? Join a Parkway ranger for an evening of cultural and song study following the tracks of the original people of these hills, the Cherokee, through European and African immigration, to the present […]
The Town of Boone will hold a special North Carolina Songwriters Showcase at the Jones House on Saturday, September 11, 2021. The showcase will feature six singer-songwriters from across the Old North State. The event will be held on the Jones House lawn and is free to the public. Guests are invited to bring their own […]
An impressive new collection of vintage music posters is on display until Nov. 30 at the Wilkes Heritage Museum in Wilkesboro. Tom Murphy of Raleigh is loaning part of his vast collection to the museum for the exhibition called “A Cardboard History of Blue Ridge Music.” It ties in perfectly with many artists already inducted […]
