An Appalachian Evening Summer Concert Series
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16 events,
Music On Main in Sparta
Free music in downtown restaurants and other venues, and a free outdoor concert from 8:00 pm -10:00 pm, featuring crowd favorites, new talent, and a focus on name headliners. Main […]
Folkmoot Summerfest 2022
Folkmoot invites performance groups from diverse international countries along with local Cherokee and Appalachian performers each year. Audiences can expect approximately 200 dancers and musicians to share culture through music […]
Prices vary pending event. Please visit Folkmoot website for complete cost details.
Sunday Bluegrass Gospel Music Hour Streaming on WOLE
Sunday Bluegrass Gospel Music Hour Streaming on WOLE
Bluegrass Gospel presented in twice each Sunday. Tune in and enjoy the stream. 5:00 - 6:00 am - Bluegrass Gospel Hour – John Sentell shares the message of Jesus Christ through […]
Mountain Mornings
Mountain Mornings
Join Jasmin Melton 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, […]
The Gospel Truth
The Gospel Truth
Gospel Truth, hosted by Tom Pittman, brings you the best in Traditional and Contemporary Bluegrass Gospel music from 7:00 am to 9:00 am. It's a great way kick off your […]
Cherokee Homestead Exhibit
Cherokee Homestead Exhibit
The Cherokee and their ancestors have called Western North Carolina home for more than 10,000 years. Learn about their ancient history and the Cherokee way of life in this reconstructed […]
Country Gold
Country Gold
This classic country show hosted by Tom Pittman features music from the classic period of honky tonk music; from the end of WWII until the mid 1970's. Hank Williams, Faron […]
16 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.
Celebrating Nina Simone Plaza & Sculpture
Celebrating Nina Simone Plaza & Sculpture
The Eunice Waymon—Nina Simone Project (NSP) exists to honor the remarkable life and legacy of a native Tryon, North Carolina daughter, who achieved international recognition for her unique talent and […]
Mountain Mornings
Mountain Mornings
Join Jasmin Melton 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, […]
Cherokee Homestead Exhibit
Cherokee Homestead Exhibit
The Cherokee and their ancestors have called Western North Carolina home for more than 10,000 years. Learn about their ancient history and the Cherokee way of life in this reconstructed […]
Southern Appalachian Archives
Southern Appalachian Archives
The Southern Appalachian Archives are a rich storehouse of manuscripts and collections, which document regional and local history. Notable among the treasures held in the Southern Appalachian Archives are: The Bascom […]
21 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 Music Heritage Hall
Old-Time Music Heritage Hall
The Old-Time Music Heritage Hall is located in the EARLE* Theatre on Main Street in Mount Airy, North Carolina. Self guided tours are enhanced with audio guides that feature the music […]
$6.00 – $12
Red White & Bluegrass Jam
Red White & Bluegrass Jam
For the best Ole-Time, Bluegrass, Folk & Gospel come and bring your instrument and join right in. Doors open at 6:00 pm, music begins at 7:00 pm. See you there!
$5.00 – $20.00
Music N’All at the Barn
Music N’All at the Barn
Not many people create a music venue in their front yard, but several years ago, Jerry Wilson and his wife Debbie decided their community needed a place for folks to […]
Old-Time Jam at The Earle Theatre
Old-Time Jam at The Earle Theatre
Every Tuesday night the Surry Arts Council hosts an Old-Time jam session at the Historic Earle Theatre. Local bands and individual musicians take turns playing, singing, and backing up others. […]
19 events,
Wednesday Open Mic at the Reeves
Wednesday Open Mic at the Reeves
Join us every Wednesday (except major holidays) for a free open mic. Sign-up at 6:30, show at 7. We try to keep this show PG-13, so please feel free to […]
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.
Acoustic Corner
Acoustic Corner
It Begins with the Music Music has great power to enrich the spirit and give expression to what stirs in the soul. As musicians, every member of the crew at […]
Mountain Music Jam at Oklawaha Brewing Company
Mountain Music Jam at Oklawaha Brewing Company
The French Broad Valley Music Association jam session is focused on regional fiddle tunes and songs. Key Players are intermediate to advanced but beginners are most welcome and encouraged to […]
Donations accepted/tip jar proceeds fund Jamkids music education.
Whippoorwhill Academy and the Tom Dooley Museum
Whippoorwhill Academy and the Tom Dooley Museum
The Tom Dooley Museum is part of the Whippoorwhill Academy and Village, a complex of restored buildings. The museum, housed in an old hewn-log cabin, features artifacts, photographs, paintings, and […]
25 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.
Fiddle and Guitar Classes at the Historic Earl Theatre
Fiddle and Guitar Classes at the Historic Earl Theatre
Weekly on Thursday's lessons are offerd at 5:30 pm for Fiddle and 6:15 pm Guitar at the Historic Earle Theatre. No reservations necessary - instruments available. Classes are followed by a family friendly jam session at […]
Thursday Night Jam at the Silvermont Mansion
Thursday Night Jam at the Silvermont Mansion
The Silvermont jam session is unusual not only because of its elegant setting but also for its interesting form. The musicians—typically there are around fifteen, and eighteen is the limit—are […]
Weekly Jam Sessions at the Jones House
Weekly Jam Sessions at the Jones House
Weekly Jam Sessions are free and open to the public. Guests are invited to bring an acoustic instrument to participate in the jams or listen and observe the fiddle tunes and […]
The Martha Bassett Show
The Martha Bassett Show
The Martha Bassett Show is recorded live at the historic Reeves Theater in Elkin, NC. This one-hour music program blends the fabric of the national roots and Americana scene with […]
$20.00 – $30.00
30 events,
Celebrating Nina Simone Plaza & Sculpture
Celebrating Nina Simone Plaza & Sculpture
The Eunice Waymon—Nina Simone Project (NSP) exists to honor the remarkable life and legacy of a native Tryon, North Carolina daughter, who achieved international recognition for her unique talent and […]
Summer Concerts at the Jones House
Summer Concerts at the Jones House
This popular weekly concert series showcases local and regional acts, with some familiar favorites joined by a few fresh faces. This year’s lineup features a variety of musical genres that […]
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Stillhouse Junkies with Justin Clyde Williams (Reevestock Pre-Jam)
Stillhouse Junkies with Justin Clyde Williams (Reevestock Pre-Jam)
Born in a distillery in Durango, CO, 2021 IBMA Momentum Band of the Year and two-time Telluride Bluegrass band contest finalists Stillhouse Junkies play a delirious, head-spinning mixture of original […]
$20.00 – $22.00
Unto these Hills
Unto these Hills
At Unto These Hills, you can feel a slight chill run up your spine; but not from the mountain winds shifting their direction in anticipation of the coming dusk. It […]
$18.00 – $52.00
Music at The Depot in Marshall
Music at The Depot in Marshall
Discover and enjoy the vibrant local music scene of Madison County. Bluegrass, acoustic, mountain music, country and folk music can all be heard at the Depot in Marshall on Friday […]
36 events,
Music On Main in Sparta
Free music in downtown restaurants and other venues, and a free outdoor concert from 8:00 pm -10:00 pm, featuring crowd favorites, new talent, and a focus on name headliners. Main […]
Celebrating Nina Simone Plaza & Sculpture
Celebrating Nina Simone Plaza & Sculpture
The Eunice Waymon—Nina Simone Project (NSP) exists to honor the remarkable life and legacy of a native Tryon, North Carolina daughter, who achieved international recognition for her unique talent and […]
The Alleghany Jubilee
The Alleghany Jubilee
If you love to flatfoot, clog, square dance or just tap your foot to old time mountain music, the Alleghany Jubilee is where you want to be! We are open […]
$7.00 – $12
Saturday Jam at the Todd Mercantile
Saturday Jam at the Todd Mercantile
Todd Mercantile in historic downtown Todd is the place to find mountain treasures to bring home or share, yummy baked goods along with a cup of Joe, friendly folks who know […]
Jackson Arts Market
Jackson Arts Market
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 […]
Whippoorwhill Academy and the Tom Dooley Museum
Whippoorwhill Academy and the Tom Dooley Museum
The Tom Dooley Museum is part of the Whippoorwhill Academy and Village, a complex of restored buildings. The museum, housed in an old hewn-log cabin, features artifacts, photographs, paintings, and […]
18 events,
Celebrating Nina Simone Plaza & Sculpture
Celebrating Nina Simone Plaza & Sculpture
The Eunice Waymon—Nina Simone Project (NSP) exists to honor the remarkable life and legacy of a native Tryon, North Carolina daughter, who achieved international recognition for her unique talent and […]
Sunday Bluegrass Brunch
Sunday Bluegrass Brunch
Jack’s Bluegrass Brunch is every Sunday! Our special brunch menu kicks off at 12-Noon with a lively Bluegrass set from 1-3pm by Supper Break. Try a $6 Bloody Mary or […]
This Old Porch™
This Old Porch™
This Old Porch is a show of traditional and regional mountain music, songs and ballads, contemporary old time, dance tunes and more. Folklorist John Fowler and award winning musician Carol […]
Bluegrass Review on WSQL
Bluegrass Review on WSQL
DJ Frank Pearsall first heard bluegrass music in 1960 and he’s been listening to and collecting it since then. Every Sunday from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Frank plays traditional bluegrass from the […]
Mountain Gateway Museum
Mountain Gateway Museum
Welcome to the Mountain Gateway Museum and Heritage Center! The museum is the westernmost branch of the NC Museum of History family. As a part of the NC Department of […]
Donations support the preservation of the Museum.
16 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.
Celebrating Nina Simone Plaza & Sculpture
Celebrating Nina Simone Plaza & Sculpture
The Eunice Waymon—Nina Simone Project (NSP) exists to honor the remarkable life and legacy of a native Tryon, North Carolina daughter, who achieved international recognition for her unique talent and […]
Mountain Mornings
Mountain Mornings
Join Jasmin Melton 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, […]
Cherokee Homestead Exhibit
Cherokee Homestead Exhibit
The Cherokee and their ancestors have called Western North Carolina home for more than 10,000 years. Learn about their ancient history and the Cherokee way of life in this reconstructed […]
Southern Appalachian Archives
Southern Appalachian Archives
The Southern Appalachian Archives are a rich storehouse of manuscripts and collections, which document regional and local history. Notable among the treasures held in the Southern Appalachian Archives are: The Bascom […]
20 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 Music Heritage Hall
Old-Time Music Heritage Hall
The Old-Time Music Heritage Hall is located in the EARLE* Theatre on Main Street in Mount Airy, North Carolina. Self guided tours are enhanced with audio guides that feature the music […]
$6.00 – $12
Music N’All at the Barn
Music N’All at the Barn
Not many people create a music venue in their front yard, but several years ago, Jerry Wilson and his wife Debbie decided their community needed a place for folks to […]
Old-Time Jam at The Earle Theatre
Old-Time Jam at The Earle Theatre
Every Tuesday night the Surry Arts Council hosts an Old-Time jam session at the Historic Earle Theatre. Local bands and individual musicians take turns playing, singing, and backing up others. […]
Community Tuesdays at the Folk School
Community Tuesdays at the Folk School
Community Tuesdays will feature live music and dance components, and program details will be announced weekly. The focus will be on jamming, playing games, gathering, performing, and taking part in […]
19 events,
Wednesday Open Mic at the Reeves
Wednesday Open Mic at the Reeves
Join us every Wednesday (except major holidays) for a free open mic. Sign-up at 6:30, show at 7. We try to keep this show PG-13, so please feel free to […]
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.
Earl Scruggs Center: Music & Stories from the American South
Earl Scruggs Center: Music & Stories from the American South
In a striking neoclassical revival building built in 1907 in the center of a lush green court square, guests discover a in intricate harmony between old and new in what […]
$5 – $17
Mountain Music Jam at Oklawaha Brewing Company
Mountain Music Jam at Oklawaha Brewing Company
The French Broad Valley Music Association jam session is focused on regional fiddle tunes and songs. Key Players are intermediate to advanced but beginners are most welcome and encouraged to […]
Donations accepted/tip jar proceeds fund Jamkids music education.
Whippoorwhill Academy and the Tom Dooley Museum
Whippoorwhill Academy and the Tom Dooley Museum
The Tom Dooley Museum is part of the Whippoorwhill Academy and Village, a complex of restored buildings. The museum, housed in an old hewn-log cabin, features artifacts, photographs, paintings, and […]
24 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.
Fiddle and Guitar Classes at the Historic Earl Theatre
Fiddle and Guitar Classes at the Historic Earl Theatre
Weekly on Thursday's lessons are offerd at 5:30 pm for Fiddle and 6:15 pm Guitar at the Historic Earle Theatre. No reservations necessary - instruments available. Classes are followed by a family friendly jam session at […]
Thursday Night Jam at the Silvermont Mansion
Thursday Night Jam at the Silvermont Mansion
The Silvermont jam session is unusual not only because of its elegant setting but also for its interesting form. The musicians—typically there are around fifteen, and eighteen is the limit—are […]
Weekly Jam Sessions at the Jones House
Weekly Jam Sessions at the Jones House
Weekly Jam Sessions are free and open to the public. Guests are invited to bring an acoustic instrument to participate in the jams or listen and observe the fiddle tunes and […]
Feed & Seed
Feed & Seed
Feed and Seed is a family friendly music venue featuring Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Classic Country music with dancing and clogging every Friday and Saturday night. Feed & Seed is located in […]
No admission charge but donations graciously accepted.
25 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.
Sims Country Bar-B-Que – Food, Music & Dancing
Sims Country Bar-B-Que – Food, Music & Dancing
Hidden away from view until you’ve driven up, down, and around a half-mile of dirt driveway, Sims Country Bar-B-Que is suddenly revealed as you crest a gentle open ridge. Beneath […]
Free, but cost for food
Unto these Hills
Unto these Hills
At Unto These Hills, you can feel a slight chill run up your spine; but not from the mountain winds shifting their direction in anticipation of the coming dusk. It […]
$18.00 – $52.00
Music at The Depot in Marshall
Music at The Depot in Marshall
Discover and enjoy the vibrant local music scene of Madison County. Bluegrass, acoustic, mountain music, country and folk music can all be heard at the Depot in Marshall on Friday […]
Phipps General Store Jam
Phipps General Store Jam
On Fridays the doors open to Phipps General Store for a jam session that can be one of the most lively in the region. Spectators sit and chat in benches by […]
Admission is free with donations welcome for upkeep
36 events,
Celebrating Nina Simone Plaza & Sculpture
Celebrating Nina Simone Plaza & Sculpture
The Eunice Waymon—Nina Simone Project (NSP) exists to honor the remarkable life and legacy of a native Tryon, North Carolina daughter, who achieved international recognition for her unique talent and […]
The Alleghany Jubilee
The Alleghany Jubilee
If you love to flatfoot, clog, square dance or just tap your foot to old time mountain music, the Alleghany Jubilee is where you want to be! We are open […]
$7.00 – $12
Whippoorwhill Academy and the Tom Dooley Museum
Whippoorwhill Academy and the Tom Dooley Museum
The Tom Dooley Museum is part of the Whippoorwhill Academy and Village, a complex of restored buildings. The museum, housed in an old hewn-log cabin, features artifacts, photographs, paintings, and […]
Jackson Arts Market
Jackson Arts Market
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 […]
Old-Time Music Heritage Hall
Old-Time Music Heritage Hall
The Old-Time Music Heritage Hall is located in the EARLE* Theatre on Main Street in Mount Airy, North Carolina. Self guided tours are enhanced with audio guides that feature the music […]
$6.00 – $12
19 events,
Celebrating Nina Simone Plaza & Sculpture
Celebrating Nina Simone Plaza & Sculpture
The Eunice Waymon—Nina Simone Project (NSP) exists to honor the remarkable life and legacy of a native Tryon, North Carolina daughter, who achieved international recognition for her unique talent and […]
Mount Airy Museum of Regional History
Mount Airy Museum of Regional History
With four floors and five newly renovated permanent and changing exhibit galleries (and two more in the works), the Mount Airy Museum of Regional History offers and exciting, engaging, dynamic […]
$4 – $6
This Old Porch™
This Old Porch™
This Old Porch is a show of traditional and regional mountain music, songs and ballads, contemporary old time, dance tunes and more. Folklorist John Fowler and award winning musician Carol […]
Bluegrass Review on WSQL
Bluegrass Review on WSQL
DJ Frank Pearsall first heard bluegrass music in 1960 and he’s been listening to and collecting it since then. Every Sunday from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Frank plays traditional bluegrass from the […]
Mountain Gateway Museum
Mountain Gateway Museum
Welcome to the Mountain Gateway Museum and Heritage Center! The museum is the westernmost branch of the NC Museum of History family. As a part of the NC Department of […]
Donations support the preservation of the Museum.
18 events,
Celebrating Nina Simone Plaza & Sculpture
Celebrating Nina Simone Plaza & Sculpture
The Eunice Waymon—Nina Simone Project (NSP) exists to honor the remarkable life and legacy of a native Tryon, North Carolina daughter, who achieved international recognition for her unique talent and […]
Old-Time Music Heritage Hall
Old-Time Music Heritage Hall
The Old-Time Music Heritage Hall is located in the EARLE* Theatre on Main Street in Mount Airy, North Carolina. Self guided tours are enhanced with audio guides that feature the music […]
$6.00 – $12
An Appalachian Evening Summer Concert Series
An Appalachian Evening Summer Concert Series
Stecoah’s summer concert series, An Appalachian Evening presents music by award-winning artists – quality entertainment for the entire family. Choose from ten great Saturday evening shows in the air-conditioned Lynn […]
Single Tickets and Discounted Season Tickets available. Visit website to purchase.
Hendersonville Street Dances
Hendersonville Street Dances
The Hendersonville Street Dances are more than a hundred year old tradition, preserving the heritage of Appalachian music and dance. They began in 1918 to welcome home soldiers returning from World […]
Bluegrass & Old-Time Community Jam
Bluegrass & Old-Time Community Jam
Come and join a family friendly bluegrass and old-time jam session hosted by the Avery County JAM program. Bring your instrument or just come to listen and enjoy. all are […]
22 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.
Jagged Path: the African Diaspora in Western North Carolina in Craft, Music, and Dance
Jagged Path: the African Diaspora in Western North Carolina in Craft, Music, and Dance
This exhibit will illuminate the obscured history of African contributions to craft, music, and dance in Western North Carolina. Drawing connections from the 17th through 21st centuries, the Jagged Path […]
Museum admission is free.
The Martha Bassett Show
The Martha Bassett Show
The Martha Bassett Show is recorded live at the historic Reeves Theater in Elkin, NC. This one-hour music program blends the fabric of the national roots and Americana scene with […]
$20.00 – $30.00
Red White & Bluegrass Jam
Red White & Bluegrass Jam
For the best Ole-Time, Bluegrass, Folk & Gospel come and bring your instrument and join right in. Doors open at 6:00 pm, music begins at 7:00 pm. See you there!
$5.00 – $20.00
Music N’All at the Barn
Music N’All at the Barn
Not many people create a music venue in their front yard, but several years ago, Jerry Wilson and his wife Debbie decided their community needed a place for folks to […]
19 events,
Wednesday Open Mic at the Reeves
Wednesday Open Mic at the Reeves
Join us every Wednesday (except major holidays) for a free open mic. Sign-up at 6:30, show at 7. We try to keep this show PG-13, so please feel free to […]
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.
Earl Scruggs Center: Music & Stories from the American South
Earl Scruggs Center: Music & Stories from the American South
In a striking neoclassical revival building built in 1907 in the center of a lush green court square, guests discover a in intricate harmony between old and new in what […]
$5 – $17
Mountain Music Jam at Oklawaha Brewing Company
Mountain Music Jam at Oklawaha Brewing Company
The French Broad Valley Music Association jam session is focused on regional fiddle tunes and songs. Key Players are intermediate to advanced but beginners are most welcome and encouraged to […]
Donations accepted/tip jar proceeds fund Jamkids music education.
Whippoorwhill Academy and the Tom Dooley Museum
Whippoorwhill Academy and the Tom Dooley Museum
The Tom Dooley Museum is part of the Whippoorwhill Academy and Village, a complex of restored buildings. The museum, housed in an old hewn-log cabin, features artifacts, photographs, paintings, and […]
24 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.
Annual North Carolina State Bluegrass Festival
Annual North Carolina State Bluegrass Festival
Join us for the Annual NC Bluegrass Festival on the grounds of Tom Johnson's Camping Center. This is an outdoor festival in the campground under a pavilion and tents. Bring […]
$3
Thursday Night Jam at the Silvermont Mansion
Thursday Night Jam at the Silvermont Mansion
The Silvermont jam session is unusual not only because of its elegant setting but also for its interesting form. The musicians—typically there are around fifteen, and eighteen is the limit—are […]
Weekly Jam Sessions at the Jones House
Weekly Jam Sessions at the Jones House
Weekly Jam Sessions are free and open to the public. Guests are invited to bring an acoustic instrument to participate in the jams or listen and observe the fiddle tunes and […]
Zuma Coffee Bluegrass Jam Session
Zuma Coffee Bluegrass Jam Session
Every Thursday evening Zuma Coffee becomes a crowded bluegrass and old-time music venue. North Carolina’s Grammy-winning fiddling legend and local resident, Bobby Hicks often hosts the weekly bluegrass jam sessions. […]
32 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.
BackStreet Park Summer Concerts
BackStreet Park Summer Concerts
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 […]
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Alexa Rose with Shay Martin Lovette
Alexa Rose with Shay Martin Lovette
Headwaters is the sophomore album from Virginian indie folk singer Alexa Rose. A series of minutely-observed vignettes that feel intimate and expansive at the same time. It captures the sweetness […]
$15.00 – $20.00
Unto these Hills
Unto these Hills
At Unto These Hills, you can feel a slight chill run up your spine; but not from the mountain winds shifting their direction in anticipation of the coming dusk. It […]
$18.00 – $52.00
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Annual Doc Watson Day Celebration Friday
Annual Doc Watson Day Celebration Friday
Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper presented on The Doc Watson Stage for Americana Music, at the Appalachian Theatre. The world tends to look for accomplishments to measure one’s success no matter […]
$25.00
36 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.
Sims Country Bar-B-Que – Food, Music & Dancing
Sims Country Bar-B-Que – Food, Music & Dancing
Hidden away from view until you’ve driven up, down, and around a half-mile of dirt driveway, Sims Country Bar-B-Que is suddenly revealed as you crest a gentle open ridge. Beneath […]
Free, but cost for food
LEAF Downtown
LEAF Downtown
Our signature summer event is back! Join us for this free event in Pack Square Park and the historic Block!
Saturday Bluegrass Jam – Weekly at the Earl Scruggs Center
Saturday Bluegrass Jam – Weekly at the Earl Scruggs Center
Musicians bring your instruments for an afternoon acoustic bluegrass jam session. All ages and playing levels welcome. Jam session may take place indoors in the Great Hall or outdoors on […]
Saturday Jam at the Todd Mercantile
Saturday Jam at the Todd Mercantile
Todd Mercantile in historic downtown Todd is the place to find mountain treasures to bring home or share, yummy baked goods along with a cup of Joe, friendly folks who know […]
20 events,
Celebrating Nina Simone Plaza & Sculpture
Celebrating Nina Simone Plaza & Sculpture
The Eunice Waymon—Nina Simone Project (NSP) exists to honor the remarkable life and legacy of a native Tryon, North Carolina daughter, who achieved international recognition for her unique talent and […]
Mount Airy Museum of Regional History
Mount Airy Museum of Regional History
With four floors and five newly renovated permanent and changing exhibit galleries (and two more in the works), the Mount Airy Museum of Regional History offers and exciting, engaging, dynamic […]
$4 – $6
Country Roots Radio Broadcast
Country Roots Radio Broadcast
Hosted by old time musician Wayne Erbsen, Country Roots is devoted to bluegrass and old-time country music and is BPR's longest running program. From archival recordings to up-n-coming youngin's with a […]
Ebbs Chapel Concert Series
Ebbs Chapel Concert Series
The Madison County Arts Council announces their summer concert series, “Sunday Set-Ins at Ebbs Chapel.” The summer series will be staged on the fourth Sundays of June, July and August. “Ebbs […]
$15.00 – $50
This Old Porch™
This Old Porch™
This Old Porch is a show of traditional and regional mountain music, songs and ballads, contemporary old time, dance tunes and more. Folklorist John Fowler and award winning musician Carol […]
15 events,
Celebrating Nina Simone Plaza & Sculpture
Celebrating Nina Simone Plaza & Sculpture
The Eunice Waymon—Nina Simone Project (NSP) exists to honor the remarkable life and legacy of a native Tryon, North Carolina daughter, who achieved international recognition for her unique talent and […]
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 Jasmin Melton 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, […]
Cherokee Homestead Exhibit
Cherokee Homestead Exhibit
The Cherokee and their ancestors have called Western North Carolina home for more than 10,000 years. Learn about their ancient history and the Cherokee way of life in this reconstructed […]
Southern Appalachian Archives
Southern Appalachian Archives
The Southern Appalachian Archives are a rich storehouse of manuscripts and collections, which document regional and local history. Notable among the treasures held in the Southern Appalachian Archives are: The Bascom […]
19 events,
Celebrating Nina Simone Plaza & Sculpture
Celebrating Nina Simone Plaza & Sculpture
The Eunice Waymon—Nina Simone Project (NSP) exists to honor the remarkable life and legacy of a native Tryon, North Carolina daughter, who achieved international recognition for her unique talent and […]
Old-Time Music Heritage Hall
Old-Time Music Heritage Hall
The Old-Time Music Heritage Hall is located in the EARLE* Theatre on Main Street in Mount Airy, North Carolina. Self guided tours are enhanced with audio guides that feature the music […]
$6.00 – $12
Old-Time Jam at The Earle Theatre
Old-Time Jam at The Earle Theatre
Every Tuesday night the Surry Arts Council hosts an Old-Time jam session at the Historic Earle Theatre. Local bands and individual musicians take turns playing, singing, and backing up others. […]
Community Tuesdays at the Folk School
Community Tuesdays at the Folk School
Community Tuesdays will feature live music and dance components, and program details will be announced weekly. The focus will be on jamming, playing games, gathering, performing, and taking part in […]
Tuesday Casual Collaborations
Tuesday Casual Collaborations
Tuesday casual collaborations at 185 King Street are the result of what has now been over a year-long series that Travis Book started to fulfill a need for live music […]
$15.00 – $20.00
18 events,
Wednesday Open Mic at the Reeves
Wednesday Open Mic at the Reeves
Join us every Wednesday (except major holidays) for a free open mic. Sign-up at 6:30, show at 7. We try to keep this show PG-13, so please feel free to […]
Free.
Blue Ridge Music Center – Visitor Center
Blue Ridge Music Center – Visitor Center
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 […]
Mountain Music Jam at Oklawaha Brewing Company
Mountain Music Jam at Oklawaha Brewing Company
The French Broad Valley Music Association jam session is focused on regional fiddle tunes and songs. Key Players are intermediate to advanced but beginners are most welcome and encouraged to […]
Donations accepted/tip jar proceeds fund Jamkids music education.
Whippoorwhill Academy and the Tom Dooley Museum
Whippoorwhill Academy and the Tom Dooley Museum
The Tom Dooley Museum is part of the Whippoorwhill Academy and Village, a complex of restored buildings. The museum, housed in an old hewn-log cabin, features artifacts, photographs, paintings, and […]
Jagged Path: the African Diaspora in Western North Carolina in Craft, Music, and Dance
Jagged Path: the African Diaspora in Western North Carolina in Craft, Music, and Dance
This exhibit will illuminate the obscured history of African contributions to craft, music, and dance in Western North Carolina. Drawing connections from the 17th through 21st centuries, the Jagged Path […]
Museum admission is free.
22 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.