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Mountain Mornings
Join Corrie Askew Sunday through Friday mornings for an hour of bluegrass and old-time music. We feature artists from our Appalachian region, such as Earl Scruggs, Doc Watson, Ola Belle […]
Sunday Afternoon Jam at the Mountain Gateway Museum
Sunday Afternoon Jam at the Mountain Gateway Museum
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.
2 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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.
3 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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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Songs From the Road Band
Songs From the Road Band
Songs From The Road Band is an Asheville, North Carolina based bluegrass supergroup featuring Mark Schimick (mandolin), Charles Humphrey III (bass), Sam Wharton (guitar), James Schlender (fiddle), and Gabe Epstein […]
$25 – $30
4 events,
Wednesday Open Mic at the Reeves
Wednesday Open Mic at the Reeves
Join us every Wednesday evening for Open Mic at the Reeves! Free to perform, free to watch. **Please note--you do NOT need to purchase tickets for Reeves Open Mic** All […]
Free.
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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.
Mountain Music Old Time Jam at Trailside Brewing Company
Mountain Music Old Time Jam at Trailside Brewing Company
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 […]
Donations accepted/tip jar proceeds fund JAM kids music education.
5 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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.
Old-Time Jam at the Reeves
Old-Time Jam at the Reeves
Come watch or play in the Reeves FREE monthly Old-Time Jam hosted by local musician and luthier Joe Thrift. Help learn and preserve traditional music of the region. All ages […]
Free.
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The Blue Revue
The Blue Revue
I grew up in the hills of central and eastern KY, and have live in western NC for nearly 20 years. I play a wide mix of old time mt […]
Weekly Jam Sessions at the Jones House
Weekly Jam Sessions at the Jones House
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 […]
3 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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.
Square Dance Brevard
Square Dance Brevard
Square Dance Brevard is a monthly community dance featuring old time mountainsquare dances to live music by local bands and energetic callers. All dances are taught, no partner or experience […]
6 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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.
The Alleghany Jubilee
The Alleghany Jubilee
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 […]
See website for ticket prices.
Asheville Community Square Dance
Asheville Community Square Dance
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 […]
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Tommy Jarrell Birthday Concert and Dance 2025
Tommy Jarrell Birthday Concert and Dance 2025
The Tommy Jarrell Birthday Celebration and Dance features Surry County Old-Time music and traditions. Held annually during Tommy Jarrell's birthday weekend. The Round Peak region of Surry County is […]
$17.30
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27th Annual Caldwell Musicians Showcase, “Strings Attached”
27th Annual Caldwell Musicians Showcase, “Strings Attached”
This year’s Showcase will begin at 7:30 pm on Saturday, March 1. The show has 2 sets, the first of which will feature local favorites Sycamore Bones along with […]
$12.35 – $14.00
3 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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.
Sunday Afternoon Jam at the Mountain Gateway Museum
Sunday Afternoon Jam at the Mountain Gateway Museum
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.
2 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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.
2 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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.
4 events,
Wednesday Open Mic at the Reeves
Wednesday Open Mic at the Reeves
Join us every Wednesday evening for Open Mic at the Reeves! Free to perform, free to watch. **Please note--you do NOT need to purchase tickets for Reeves Open Mic** All […]
Free.
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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.
Mountain Music Old Time Jam at Trailside Brewing Company
Mountain Music Old Time Jam at Trailside Brewing Company
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 […]
Donations accepted/tip jar proceeds fund JAM kids music education.
3 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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.
Weekly Jam Sessions at the Jones House
Weekly Jam Sessions at the Jones House
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 […]
3 events,
The Earl Experience Banjo Camp
The Earl Experience Banjo Camp is a one-of-a-kind camp with world renowned, expert level instructors and a chance to experience the legacy of Earl Scruggs. Held at the Earl Scruggs […]
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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.
7 events,
The Earl Experience Banjo Camp
The Earl Experience Banjo Camp is a one-of-a-kind camp with world renowned, expert level instructors and a chance to experience the legacy of Earl Scruggs. Held at the Earl Scruggs […]
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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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White Squirrel Artisan’s Market Art in Bloom
White Squirrel Artisan’s Market Art in Bloom
WSAM's Art in Bloom event is presented by Billy McCoy/ REMAX Land of the Waterfalls and will be taking place Saturday, March 8th at the Porter Center at Brevard College […]
The Alleghany Jubilee
The Alleghany Jubilee
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 […]
See website for ticket prices.
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Zoe & Cloyd in Concert at App Theatre
Zoe & Cloyd in Concert at App Theatre
BRAHM is excited to host a 3-day artist residency with the band Zoe & Cloyd. Saturday, March 8, BRAHM & Joe Shannon’s Mountain Home Music are excited to partner with […]
Concerts at the Rock
Concerts at the Rock
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 […]
$25.00 – $30.00
3 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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.
Sunday Afternoon Jam at the Mountain Gateway Museum
Sunday Afternoon Jam at the Mountain Gateway Museum
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.
2 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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.
3 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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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Brevard’s Honky Tonk All Stars: Woody Platt, Travis Book, Mike Guggino, Mike Ashworth & Bennett Sullivan
Brevard’s Honky Tonk All Stars: Woody Platt, Travis Book, Mike Guggino, Mike Ashworth & Bennett Sullivan
Launched in August of 2020, Tuesday Casual Collaborations at 185 King Street has become a cornerstone of the vibrant Brevard music community. Every week Travis Book assembles a unique group […]
$23 – $39
4 events,
Wednesday Open Mic at the Reeves
Wednesday Open Mic at the Reeves
Join us every Wednesday evening for Open Mic at the Reeves! Free to perform, free to watch. **Please note--you do NOT need to purchase tickets for Reeves Open Mic** All […]
Free.
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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.
Mountain Music Old Time Jam at Trailside Brewing Company
Mountain Music Old Time Jam at Trailside Brewing Company
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 […]
Donations accepted/tip jar proceeds fund JAM kids music education.
4 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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.
Country and Blues Jam at the Reeves
Country and Blues Jam at the Reeves
Join Luke Mears and other fabulous local musicians for a FREE Country/Blues Jam in the Reeves cafe (or under the marquee in nice weather) every second Thursday of the month. […]
Weekly Jam Sessions at the Jones House
Weekly Jam Sessions at the Jones House
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 […]
2 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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.
5 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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 Annual Sandy Ridge Bluegrass Show
The Annual Sandy Ridge Bluegrass Show
The Stokes County Arts Council Presents The Annual Sandy Ridge Bluegrass Show *For over 75 Years* Saturday March 15,2025 @ 6PM Tickets $25 children under 6-FREE Buy Tickets Sandy […]
$25
The Alleghany Jubilee
The Alleghany Jubilee
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 […]
See website for ticket prices.
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RiddleFest
RiddleFest
Saturday, March 15 - Joy Clark and opener, Donna Ray Norton - 7:00 PM Traditional Voices Group is pleased to announce that New Orleans singer-songwriter Joy Clark will headline RiddleFest […]
$20
3 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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.
Sunday Afternoon Jam at the Mountain Gateway Museum
Sunday Afternoon Jam at the Mountain Gateway Museum
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.
2 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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.
3 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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.
Stecoah Community Jam
Stecoah Community Jam
Community Jam Every 3rd Tuesday 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Mark your calendars for the 3rd Tuesday of every month to join us for a Schoolhouse Community Jam. Bring your instruments […]
4 events,
Wednesday Open Mic at the Reeves
Wednesday Open Mic at the Reeves
Join us every Wednesday evening for Open Mic at the Reeves! Free to perform, free to watch. **Please note--you do NOT need to purchase tickets for Reeves Open Mic** All […]
Free.
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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.
Mountain Music Old Time Jam at Trailside Brewing Company
Mountain Music Old Time Jam at Trailside Brewing Company
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 […]
Donations accepted/tip jar proceeds fund JAM kids music education.
4 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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.
The Martha Bassett Show
The Martha Bassett Show
The Martha Bassett Show is recorded live at the historic Reeves Theater in beautiful downtown Elkin and blends the fabric of the national roots and Americana scene with the rich […]
See website for ticket prices.
Weekly Jam Sessions at the Jones House
Weekly Jam Sessions at the Jones House
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 […]
2 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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.
5 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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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Table Rock Storytelling Festival
Table Rock Storytelling Festival
Local legend, Michael Reno Harrell will kick things off on Saturday, March 22. The event will feature an exhibit of Michael’s artwork, including a meet the artist reception at 3; […]
The Alleghany Jubilee
The Alleghany Jubilee
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 […]
See website for ticket prices.
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17th Annual Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
17th Annual Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
The Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame exists to showcase and preserve the rich musical heritage of the greater Blue Ridge Mountains area from northern Georgia to northern Virginia. […]
$20
3 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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.
Sunday Afternoon Jam at the Mountain Gateway Museum
Sunday Afternoon Jam at the Mountain Gateway Museum
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.
2 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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.
2 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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.
4 events,
Wednesday Open Mic at the Reeves
Wednesday Open Mic at the Reeves
Join us every Wednesday evening for Open Mic at the Reeves! Free to perform, free to watch. **Please note--you do NOT need to purchase tickets for Reeves Open Mic** All […]
Free.
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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.
Mountain Music Old Time Jam at Trailside Brewing Company
Mountain Music Old Time Jam at Trailside Brewing Company
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 […]
Donations accepted/tip jar proceeds fund JAM kids music education.
6 events,
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Square Dance at MHU
Square Dance at MHU
Thursday, March 27 - Square Dance with caller, Aaron Ratcliff, and Old-Time Music - 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM Join us for a square dance in MHU’s Loft with live […]
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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.
Old-Time Jam at the Reeves
Old-Time Jam at the Reeves
Come watch or play in the Reeves FREE monthly Old-Time Jam hosted by local musician and luthier Joe Thrift. Help learn and preserve traditional music of the region. All ages […]
Free.
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Blue Ridge Ballads Revisited
Blue Ridge Ballads Revisited
This presentation and performance traces the history behind ballads from the Blue Ridge Mountains. While strongly associated with European and British Isles traditions, balladry in the Blue Ridge mountains of […]
Weekly Jam Sessions at the Jones House
Weekly Jam Sessions at the Jones House
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 […]
3 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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.
Square Dance Brevard
Square Dance Brevard
Square Dance Brevard is a monthly community dance featuring old time mountainsquare dances to live music by local bands and energetic callers. All dances are taught, no partner or experience […]
3 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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.
The Alleghany Jubilee
The Alleghany Jubilee
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 […]
See website for ticket prices.
3 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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.
Sunday Afternoon Jam at the Mountain Gateway Museum
Sunday Afternoon Jam at the Mountain Gateway Museum
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.
2 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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.
2 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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.
4 events,
Wednesday Open Mic at the Reeves
Wednesday Open Mic at the Reeves
Join us every Wednesday evening for Open Mic at the Reeves! Free to perform, free to watch. **Please note--you do NOT need to purchase tickets for Reeves Open Mic** All […]
Free.
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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.
Mountain Music Old Time Jam at Trailside Brewing Company
Mountain Music Old Time Jam at Trailside Brewing Company
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 […]
Donations accepted/tip jar proceeds fund JAM kids music education.
5 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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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Mothers of Mountain Music: the Blue Ridge and Beyond
Mothers of Mountain Music: the Blue Ridge and Beyond
Women are key figures in the history of Appalachia and its music. From the mothers of miners, pioneering women of bluegrass, and activists, the songs of women have long endured. […]
The Martha Bassett Show
The Martha Bassett Show
The Martha Bassett Show is recorded live at the historic Reeves Theater in beautiful downtown Elkin and blends the fabric of the national roots and Americana scene with the rich […]
See website for ticket prices.
Weekly Jam Sessions at the Jones House
Weekly Jam Sessions at the Jones House
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 […]
2 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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.
6 events,
Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)
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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Yadkin Valley Bluegrass & Old Time Fiddlers Convention
Yadkin Valley Bluegrass & Old Time Fiddlers Convention
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 […]
$8 – $12
The Alleghany Jubilee
The Alleghany Jubilee
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 […]
See website for ticket prices.
Asheville Community Square Dance
Asheville Community Square Dance
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 […]
Concerts at the Rock
Concerts at the Rock
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 […]
$25.00 – $30.00
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Unspoken TraditionThe 2024 edition of our Down the Road Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Guide is here!
This magazine features a wealth of stories about WNC’s traditional music, the people that play it, and the places where you can experience it. Our cover story celebrates 100 years of Earl Scruggs. You’ll also learn more about numerous styles, players, venues, concert series, and more throughout WNC. You’ll also get access to an extensive calendar of live music events through the spring of 2025. Read the full magazine online here or get your own copy here.
Fine Tuned CD and LP Now Available!
Fine Tuned: Volume One
The goal of Fine Tuned: Volume One is to document the hard work, dynamic energy, and lasting growth that occurred for the participants of Fine Tuned project. The album features 10 tracks from six artist grouping and offers sounds of bluegrass, old time, Cherokee, country, blues, gospel, and more.
Fine Tuned: Volume One presents the sound of WNC traditional music in 2023. Now available in vinyl and CD formats, the album brings the dynamic energy of the Fine Tuned project into your music collection!
Featured Artists
Unspoken Tradition
Inspired by their own influences and the roots of traditional and newgrass music, this North Carolina-based quintet brings a sound that is both impassioned and nostalgic, hard-driving and sincere.
Mary Jane Queen
Old-time singer and banjo player, storyteller, traditional gardener
Mary Jane Queen lived in the Caney Fork section of Jackson County. Through her reservoir of traditional knowledge, her gardens, and her songs and stories, she communicated the values and traditions of her upbringing to modern audiences.
Bascom Lamar Lunsford
Old-time banjo player and singer, folklorist, (1882-1973)
Musician, folklorist, and festival organizer Bascom Lamar Lunsford was born in Madison County. His father was a Confederate veteran from East Tennessee, and his mother came from a Unionist family from Buncombe and Madison Counties. His mother was a ballad singer, and her family included fiddlers and other musicians.
Down The Road Podcasts
The Shuffler Family of Valdese
Traditional North Carolina music and Appalachia has deep roots that belong to many family trees. In this episode, we uncover the musical history of the Shuffler Family.
Citizen Vinyl: Asheville’s Recording History
Citizen Vinyl is Asheville’s own vinyl record-producing facility. It lives in the former Citizen-Times newspaper building. The historic building was designed and built in 1938-1939, and it became the home for two newspapers and a radio station. In 2019, Citizen Vinyl moved into the first floor, mezzanine, and third floor to create spaces for recording and manufacturing space, as well as an event area with a small bar/cafe and shop.
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Sleepy Eyed John from Jesse Smathers - Bluegrass Today
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It's storytime! Storytelling is an essential tradition of our heritage. Mount Airy is hosting a free storytelling festival, March 14 and 15. Events include an evening of stories, coffee and stories, a workshop, and an open mic.
Shout out to all of the organizations hosting and sponsoring this event!
Mount Airy DBA
Downtown Mount Airy
Mount Airy Museum of Regional History
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A valuable book for all roots music lovers
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Southern Mountain Music from Wayne Erbsen - Bluegrass Today
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Today is the day! Thank you WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour for helping the musicians of our region.
#AppalachianStrongHurricane relief continues for musicians who lost their instruments. Swing by Warren Wilson College on Sunday, March 9th at 2 pm where WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour will be distributing 1,000+ instruments
Thank you, Wood Songs!
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