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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.
A Cardboard History of Blue Ridge Music at BRAHM
Exhibit
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A Cardboard History of Blue Ridge Music

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

This unique exhibit offers an in-depth look at the rich history of Blue Ridge music. The exhibition showcases 36 original, letterpress-style posters, dating back to as early as 1939. Each poster has detailed information about the life and legacy of the featured musicians. Originally, window cards and other announcement posters were created to advertise upcoming […]

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Ballad Swap, Benefit / Fundraiser
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Old Marshall Jail Ballad Swap at Homeplace & Hog Hollow

Homeplace Beer Company & Hog Hollow Pizza 321 West Main Street, Burnsville, NC, United States

Friday, April 4 - Old Marshall Jail Ballad Swap, 6:00 PM Homeplace & Hog Hollow are honored to be the Yancey County host site for The Old Marshall Jail Ballad Swap on Friday, April 4th starting at 6pm, made possible by a grant from The Music Maker Foundation. *** The Nest of Singing Birds and […]

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.
A Cardboard History of Blue Ridge Music at BRAHM
Exhibit
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A Cardboard History of Blue Ridge Music

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

This unique exhibit offers an in-depth look at the rich history of Blue Ridge music. The exhibition showcases 36 original, letterpress-style posters, dating back to as early as 1939. Each poster has detailed information about the life and legacy of the featured musicians. Originally, window cards and other announcement posters were created to advertise upcoming […]

free
Festival

Yadkin Valley Bluegrass & Old Time Fiddlers Convention

Yadkinville Elementary School 305 North State Street, Yadkinville, NC, United States

Saturday, April 5 - Yadkin Bluegrass & Old Time Convention at Yadkinville Elementary School - 11:30 AM The Yadkin Arts Council will present the Yadkin Bluegrass & Old Time Convention on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Yadkinville Elementary School. Musicians of all ages are welcome to perform and compete. From live competitions to impromptu jam […]

$8 – $12
Concert / Performance, Dance
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The Alleghany Jubilee

Alleghany Jubilee 190 N Main Street, Sparta, NC, United States

If you love to flatfoot, clog, square dance, or 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 Saturday night. *Taps are currently not allowed in the temporary space. *Currently, Saturday nights […]

See website for ticket prices.
Asheville Community Square Dance
Dance
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Asheville Community Square Dance

Haw Creek Commons 315 Old Haw Creek Road, Asheville, NC, United States

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰, 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗨𝗡! All dances will be taught. Beginner and family-friendly! In addition to old-time square dances, there will be waltzes, flatfooting, a cakewalk, and community old-time jam. Haw Creek Commons is a beautiful spot with outdoor areas, a fire pit, and picnic tables. Bring […]

Concert / Performance
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Concerts at the Rock

Old Rock School 400 West Main Street, Valdese, NC, United States

The Old Rock School in Valdese, North Carolina has become well-known throughout the nation for its outstanding bluegrass concerts. The 500 seat auditorium is the perfect place to hear all of your favorites. All of us at the Old Rock School are very excited about the 2024 season featuring an impressive lineup of talented bands. […]

$25.00 – $30.00
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.

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