The Old Marshall Jail Ballad Swap Homecoming
Everyone in the town of Marshall was displaced after Hurricane…
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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 […]
MerleFest
MerleFest 2025, sponsored by Window World, will welcome The Avett Brothers, Bonnie Raitt, The Dead South, Watchhouse, Wyatt Flores, The War And Treaty, The SteelDrivers, Sam Bush, Asleep at the […]
Single and Multi-day tickets available. Visit website to purchase.
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.
6 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.
Honky Tonk Wednesdays at Muddy Creek Music Hall
Honky Tonk Wednesdays at Muddy Creek Music Hall
Join the Rise and Shine Band for Honky Tonk Wednesdays at the Muddy Creek Music Hall! Admission (pay at door upon entry) is $8, or come with a friend. Couples […]
$8 – $15
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.
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Dark City Song Swap: Planefolk & Amanda Anne Platt
Dark City Song Swap: Planefolk & Amanda Anne Platt
The Dark City Song Swap takes place once a month and focuses on the art and craft of singer-songwriters. Our featured artists are: Beth Lee, is the host and curator […]
$12
4 events,
Marshall Magic Days
Marshall’s beloved shops and restaurants will celebrate with four days of festivities, May 1 to 4, 2025. Marshall takes pride in its strong musical heritage, which will be on display […]
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 […]
8 events,
Doggett Gap Tiny Music & Heritage Festival
Rare Bird Cultural Arts is thrilled to announce the Doggett Gap Tiny Music & Heritage Festival, a celebration of roots music, craft, and community at Rare Bird Farm in rural […]
Town & Trail Fest
A free event to celebrate Hot Springs, NC and the Appalachian Trail! Live music, vendors, duck race, cornhole tournament, and more! Dedicated volunteers are clearing the trails and businesses are […]
Appalachian Heritage Weekend
Appalachian Heritage Weekend May 2-3, 2025 | Downtown Waynesville Celebrate the traditions of Appalachia with a weekend full of culture, crafts, and music! Main Street will be closed to traffic, […]
Doggett Gap Tiny Music & Heritage Festival
Rare Bird Cultural Arts is thrilled to announce the Doggett Gap Tiny Music & Heritage Festival, a celebration of roots music, craft, and community at Rare Bird Farm in rural […]
See website for details
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 Mornings
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 Dirk Powell, Earl Scruggs, Doc Watson, […]
13 events,
Town & Trail Fest
A free event to celebrate Hot Springs, NC and the Appalachian Trail! Live music, vendors, duck race, cornhole tournament, and more! Dedicated volunteers are clearing the trails and businesses are […]
Doggett Gap Tiny Music & Heritage Festival
Rare Bird Cultural Arts is thrilled to announce the Doggett Gap Tiny Music & Heritage Festival, a celebration of roots music, craft, and community at Rare Bird Farm in rural […]
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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Bluegrass at Altapass: Bluegrass and Bluegrass Gospel Music Festival
Bluegrass at Altapass: Bluegrass and Bluegrass Gospel Music Festival
This pre-opening event will be full of music and fun for the whole family! There will be music from 10 AM to 5 PM, a clogging workshop, guitar drawing, and […]
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Smoky Mountain SpringFest
Smoky Mountain SpringFest
Come on out for the second annual Smoky Mountain SpringFest at Stecoah as we celebrate spring and our beautiful Great Smoky Mountains! This event is focused on outdoor activities and […]
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Jammin’ in the Grove Music Festival
Jammin’ in the Grove Music Festival
Jammin' in the Grove Music Festival will take place at the Blake Farms Family RV Resort in historic Union Grove, NC, on May 3, 2025, from 11 am to 7 […]
$12 – $15
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 […]
7 events,
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Christian Harmony with the Cherokee Language Repertory Choir
Christian Harmony with the Cherokee Language Repertory Choir
Sunday, May 4 - Christian Harmony with the Cherokee Language Repertory Choir, 2:00 PM We invite all singers for a unique singing event with the Cherokee Language Repertory Choir sponsored […]
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 Mornings
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 Dirk Powell, Earl Scruggs, Doc Watson, […]
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.
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The Flood: Music for MANNA
The Flood: Music for MANNA
Asheville area songwriters banded together to memorialize the Helene disaster and to help MANNA FoodBank. Fourteen songwriters created original music telling the stories of Helene, the shock, the trauma, the […]
$20
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.
Mountain Mornings
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 Dirk Powell, Earl Scruggs, Doc Watson, […]
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.
Mountain Mornings
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 Dirk Powell, Earl Scruggs, Doc Watson, […]
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Contradance in Hot Springs featuring Toss the Possum
Contradance in Hot Springs featuring Toss the Possum
We are dancing to the driving tunes of Toss the Possum on Friday, May 16, 2025, in Hot Springs! Grab your friends and dance! Dances led by Charley Harvey.
$10
7 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 Mornings
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 Dirk Powell, Earl Scruggs, Doc Watson, […]
Honky Tonk Wednesdays at Muddy Creek Music Hall
Honky Tonk Wednesdays at Muddy Creek Music Hall
Join the Rise and Shine Band for Honky Tonk Wednesdays at the Muddy Creek Music Hall! Admission (pay at door upon entry) is $8, or come with a friend. Couples […]
$8 – $15
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.
7 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.
Mountain Mornings
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 Dirk Powell, Earl Scruggs, Doc Watson, […]
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. […]
Earl Scruggs Center’s Center Stage Concert Series
Earl Scruggs Center’s Center Stage Concert Series
The Earl Scruggs Center brings exceptional live music to the heart of Cleveland County with the announcement of this year’s Center Stage Concert Series lineup. This outstanding slate of award-winning […]
Visit website to purchase.
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 […]
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.
Mountain Mornings
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 Dirk Powell, Earl Scruggs, Doc Watson, […]
Second Friday CommUnity Square Dance
Second Friday CommUnity Square Dance
2025 Second Friday CommUnity Square Dance at the Todd Mercantile January 10 February 14 March 14 April 11 May 9 June 13 July 11 August 8 September 12 October 10 […]
6 events,
Cultural Crossroads at Rare Bird Farm
Cultural Crossroads at Rare Bird Farm
The Cultural Crossroads Series brings together a revered tradition-bearer and a bold innovator, creating a rich and dynamic musical dialogue. Saturday, May 10 - Stuart Spence & Shebish and Nathan […]
See website for details
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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Spring Open House and Courtroom Jam
Spring Open House and Courtroom Jam
On Saturday, May 10th, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the Museum of Ashe County History invites the public to attend its annual Spring Open House and first-ever Courtroom Bluegrass […]
Pickin’ on the Square, Franklin, NC
Pickin’ on the Square, Franklin, NC
For over three decades the Town of Franklin, NC has hosted this FREE event at the Gazebo on the Square in Downtown Franklin from mid-May through mid-October. Pickin' on the […]
6 events,
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Music at the Cork & Keg
Music at the Cork & Keg
Sunday, May 11 - Stuart, Spence & Shebish - 4:00 PM Travis Stuart, Micah Spence, and Deb Shebish play hard driving Old-Time Music. Based in North Carolina and Georgia, they […]
$10.00
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 Mornings
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 Dirk Powell, Earl Scruggs, Doc Watson, […]
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.
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.
Mountain Mornings
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 Dirk Powell, Earl Scruggs, Doc Watson, […]
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.
Mountain Mornings
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 Dirk Powell, Earl Scruggs, Doc Watson, […]
8 events,
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The Old Marshall Jail Ballad Swap Homecoming
The Old Marshall Jail Ballad Swap Homecoming
Everyone in the town of Marshall was displaced after Hurricane Helene ravaged our sweet town. We took the ballad swap on tour during the following months to remind people our […]
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 Mornings
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 Dirk Powell, Earl Scruggs, Doc Watson, […]
Honky Tonk Wednesdays at Muddy Creek Music Hall
Honky Tonk Wednesdays at Muddy Creek Music Hall
Join the Rise and Shine Band for Honky Tonk Wednesdays at the Muddy Creek Music Hall! Admission (pay at door upon entry) is $8, or come with a friend. Couples […]
$8 – $15
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.
Mountain Mornings
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 Dirk Powell, Earl Scruggs, Doc Watson, […]
Zuma Coffee Bluegrass Jam Session
Zuma Coffee Bluegrass Jam Session
Every third Thursday evening of the month, Zuma Coffee becomes a crowded bluegrass and old-time music venue. Those who want to get a seat inside the place should arrive a […]
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 […]
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.
Mountain Mornings
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 Dirk Powell, Earl Scruggs, Doc Watson, […]
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Bledsoe Creek Ramblers at Muddy Creek
Bledsoe Creek Ramblers at Muddy Creek
Trio from Alleghany County, NC, focusing on Traditional Appalachian, Bluegrass, and Country Music.
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.
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Concerts at the Creek
Concerts at the Creek
Listen to live music from these talented performers and support Cove Creek School. Cove Creek Elementary School 930 Vanderpool Road Vilas, NC 3 pm High Country Cloggers 3:30 pm Aleena […]
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.
Mountain Mornings
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 Dirk Powell, Earl Scruggs, Doc Watson, […]
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.
5 events,
Festival Barn Concerts
Festival Barn Concerts
Music and dance have been a vital part of the John C. Campbell Folk School since its founding in 1925. From weekly contra dancing to their annual Fall Festival, the […]
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 Mornings
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 Dirk Powell, Earl Scruggs, Doc Watson, […]
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.
Mountain Mornings
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 Dirk Powell, Earl Scruggs, Doc Watson, […]
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 […]
7 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 Mornings
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 Dirk Powell, Earl Scruggs, Doc Watson, […]
Honky Tonk Wednesdays at Muddy Creek Music Hall
Honky Tonk Wednesdays at Muddy Creek Music Hall
Join the Rise and Shine Band for Honky Tonk Wednesdays at the Muddy Creek Music Hall! Admission (pay at door upon entry) is $8, or come with a friend. Couples […]
$8 – $15
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,
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 Mornings
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 Dirk Powell, Earl Scruggs, Doc Watson, […]
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.
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 […]
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.
Mountain Mornings
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 Dirk Powell, Earl Scruggs, Doc Watson, […]
Summer Concert Series On the Historic Hayesville Square
Summer Concert Series On the Historic Hayesville Square
Summer Concert Series On the Square in Historic Hayesville are held various Friday evenings throughout the summer. The concerts include a wide variety of bands. The concerts are sponsored by CCCRA (Clay County Communities […]
Free.
Concerts on the Creek at Bridge Park
Concerts on the Creek at Bridge Park
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 […]
Free
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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Peacock Rhythm & Arts Festival 2025
Peacock Rhythm & Arts Festival 2025
Get ready for an incredible day of blues, soul, art, and community. We’re thrilled to announce the bands that will be performing for our inaugural Rhythm & Arts Festival — […]
varies
Pickin’ on the Square, Franklin, NC
Pickin’ on the Square, Franklin, NC
For over three decades the Town of Franklin, NC has hosted this FREE event at the Gazebo on the Square in Downtown Franklin from mid-May through mid-October. Pickin' on the […]
Blue Ridge Music Center Concert Series
Blue Ridge Music Center Concert Series
From Memorial Day through Labor Day, the Music Center hosts ticketed performances Saturday evenings in the amphitheater. 2025 Concert Schedule. All Concert at 7:00 pm. May 24: Amythyst Kiah May […]
Prices vary, see website for details.
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.
Mountain Mornings
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 Dirk Powell, Earl Scruggs, Doc Watson, […]
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.
5 events,
Festival Barn Concerts
Festival Barn Concerts
Music and dance have been a vital part of the John C. Campbell Folk School since its founding in 1925. From weekly contra dancing to their annual Fall Festival, the […]
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 Mornings
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 Dirk Powell, Earl Scruggs, Doc Watson, […]
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.
Mountain Mornings
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 Dirk Powell, Earl Scruggs, Doc Watson, […]
7 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 Mornings
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 Dirk Powell, Earl Scruggs, Doc Watson, […]
Honky Tonk Wednesdays at Muddy Creek Music Hall
Honky Tonk Wednesdays at Muddy Creek Music Hall
Join the Rise and Shine Band for Honky Tonk Wednesdays at the Muddy Creek Music Hall! Admission (pay at door upon entry) is $8, or come with a friend. Couples […]
$8 – $15
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.
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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 Mornings
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 Dirk Powell, Earl Scruggs, Doc Watson, […]
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 […]
7 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.
Mountain Mornings
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 Dirk Powell, Earl Scruggs, Doc Watson, […]
Cold Mountain Music Festival
Cold Mountain Music Festival
Cold Mountain Music Festival features top-notch musical talent, amazing local food & drink vendors, family-friendly activities, and more all in one of the most pristine settings imaginable. The centerpiece of the […]
Prices vary.
Concerts on the Creek at Bridge Park
Concerts on the Creek at Bridge Park
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 […]
Free
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 […]
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.
Blue Ridge Music Center Concert Series
Blue Ridge Music Center Concert Series
From Memorial Day through Labor Day, the Music Center hosts ticketed performances Saturday evenings in the amphitheater. 2025 Concert Schedule. All Concert at 7:00 pm. May 24: Amythyst Kiah May […]
Prices vary, see website for details.
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NC Guitar Celebration
NC Guitar Celebration
Saturday, May 31 - Bryan Sutton's North Carolina Guitar Celebration, 7:30 PM in the Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium Brevard Music Center and Mountain Song Productions proudly present the 4th Annual North Carolina […]
See website for details
News
Press Release: The Concert for Hickory Nut Gorge
The Lake Lure Music Festival and the Lake Lure Community Education…
2025 edition of our Down the Road Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Guide
This magazine features a wealth of stories about WNC’s traditional music, the people who play it, and the places where you can experience it. Our cover story celebrates 100 years of John C Campbell Folk School’s 100th Anniversary. You’ll also learn more about various styles, players, venues, concert series, and other aspects of the WNC scene. You’ll also get access to an extensive calendar of live music events through the spring of 2026. Read the full magazine online 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
Kelley Breiding
Multi-instrumentalist and singer Kelley Breiding has developed a deep relationship and understanding with northwestern North Carolina’s old-time music and the communities surrounding those musical traditions.
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.
Down The Road Podcasts
The Legacy of Doc Watson
Revered as one of the most influential guitar players in the history of traditional music, Doc Watson brought attention to multiple genres, including bluegrass, gospel, and old-time. Despite passing away in 2021, Doc continues to bind musicians and music lovers through MerleFest. Head on Down the Road as host, Laura Boosinger, shares more about this inspirational man.
Music in the Mills
More than just products came out of North Carolina’s mills in the early 20th Century. Let’s listen to some of the traditional music from the era and learn about the mill workers who contributed to its evolution.
Good news!! The Steve Sutton Fest is on!
June 8, 2025 Lake Junaluska .
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The Blue Ridge Music Trails & Blue Ridge National Heritage Area is excited to have the 2025/2026 Down the Road Magazine out in the wild. Stories covered include:
🪕 John C. Campbell Folk School's 100th anniversary
🎻 Town Mountain
🎼 WNCW 's 35th anniversary
And so much more!
You can pick up your copy in visitor centers, venues, and other areas in WNC or read it online via our homepage.
Cover: Annie Fain Barralon/ Fain House
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News you need! Read abaout events across the Blue Ridge Music Trails here:
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Email from Blue Ridge National Heritage Area And music across the Blue Ridge Across the region so much to enjoy Visit our Website The Earl Scruggs Center Stage Concert Series The Earl Scruggs Center b0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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Cultural Crossroads at Rare Bird Farm - Blue Ridge Music Trails
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Your guide to the traditional music of the North Carolina mountains and foothills.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
The Wilder Flower rolled up their sleeves and got down to business playing a solid set at Rare Bird Farm's Doggett Gap Tiny Music & Heritage Festival 2025 !
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