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SUMMARY:MerleFest
DESCRIPTION: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 Wheel\, The Lil Smokies\, Brent Cobb\, Tony Trischka’s Earl Jam\, Alison Brown\, Della Mae\, Peter Rowan\, Scythian\, Donna the Buffalo\, Jim Lauderdale\, Kruger Brothers\, TopHouse\, Big Richard\, John R. Miller\, Woody Platt and the Bluegrass Gentlemen\, John McEuen & The Circle Band\, The Waybacks\, Andy May\, Banknotes\, The Barefoot Movement\, Carol Mallett Rifkin\, Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer with Chao Tian From China to Appalachia\, Charles Welch\, Damn Tall Buildings\, East Nash Grass\, The InterACTive Theater of Jef\, Jack Lawrence\, Jeff Little Trio\, Joe Smothers\, Josh Goforth\, Laura Boosinger\, The Local Boys\, Mark Bumgarner\, Mattie Schell\, Mitch Greenhill & Mitch’s Kitchen\, Muireann Bradley\, Paul McDonald\, Pete & Joan Wernick\, Presley Barker\, Rev. Robert Jones\, Roy Book Binder\, T. Michael Coleman\, Todd Albright\, Tony Williamson\, and Wayne Henderson. \nAdditional artists and the schedule of events can be found at MerleFest.org. \nGet tickets now at merlefest.org/purchase. \n  \nVisit the Down The Road on the Blue Ridge Music Trails Podcast Library to hear more about MerleFest and explore many bluegrass and old-time music stories\, performers\, and traditions across the mountain and foothills counties of Western North Carolina.
URL:https://www.blueridgemusicnc.com/event/merlefest/2026-04-23/
LOCATION:Wilkes Community College\, 1328 South Collegiate Drive\, Wilkesboro\, NC\, 28697\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass,Blues,Clogging,Contra Dancing,Early Country Music,Featured,Gospel,Old-Time,Square Dancing
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SUMMARY:Old-Time Jam at the Reeves
DESCRIPTION: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 welcome. \n\nThis event is sponsored by Explore Elkin.
URL:https://www.blueridgemusicnc.com/event/old-time-jam-at-the-reeves-2/2026-04-23/
LOCATION:Reeves Theater\, 129 W Main Street\, Elkin\, NC\, 28621\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Old-Time
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SUMMARY:Christian Harmony Sing - Asheville NC
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our twice-monthly Christian Harmony Sing held the Second and Fourth Thursdays of every month from 6:30PM – 8:30PM. \nFirst Presbyterian Church\, 40 Church Street\, Asheville\, NC 28801\nWe will be singing from 6:30-8:30. We have books to borrow as well as books for sale. Beginners are welcome! \nOur singing space is in a meeting room\, accessible from the driveway on 40 Church Street. Look for the sign on Church Street. We are permitted to use the parking along the driveway (labeled as permit only). We are also permitted to use the visitors’ lot (accessible on Aston St.). Also\, street parking is free after 6pm\, and there are usually a few spots on Church St. \nTEMP LOCATION CHANGE: Feb. 26\, Mar. 12\, Mar. 26 (2026): First Baptist Church of Asheville\, 5 Oak Street\, Asheville NC 28801 \nCONTACT: Maddy Mullany – mhmullany@gmail.com. \nhttps://www.christianharmony.org/schedule.html \nScheduled annual singings of all books can be found at Shapenotesingings.com \nChristian Harmony/ Seven Shape singings are listed at ChristianHarmony.org \nA good resource for learning and practicing the music is sevenshapes.sacredharpbremen.org
URL:https://www.blueridgemusicnc.com/event/christian-harmony-sing-asheville-nc/2026-04-23/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church\, 40 Church Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shaped-Note Singing
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SUMMARY:Community Jam - Crown Restaurant
DESCRIPTION:The Folk School sponsors the Community Jam every Thursday at the Crown Restaurant. From 7-9 p.m. folks gather around the fire to play acoustic music outside while enjoying a breathtaking view of Brasstown. Beginners are encouraged to join in by playing along with simple chords or picking out the melody with help from others in the circle. The Folk School schedules a rotating cast of musicians who host the sessions; each week is different. Genres can range from old-time to Celtic harp and whistle to classic country and bluegrass\, all in the same evening! The Crown is located at 135 Emily Lane\, a short stroll from the Folk School. In case of inclement weather\, the jam will proceed inside Kula Wellness about 20 yards away. For more info about the jam\, please contact music@folkschool.org
URL:https://www.blueridgemusicnc.com/event/community-jam-crown-restaurant/2026-04-23/
LOCATION:The Crown Restaurant\, 135 Emily Ln.\, Brasstown\, NC\, 28902\, United States
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SUMMARY:Weekly Jam Sessions at the Jones House
DESCRIPTION:Every Thursday evening from 7-10 PM\, join local and visiting musicians at the Jones House for an old-time jam session. Bring your banjo\, fiddle\, guitar\, mandolin – or whatever old-time acoustic instrument you have – and spend a few hours playing along with fellow musicians of all skill levels and backgrounds. On warm evenings\, circle up on the Jones House lawn and porch; on cooler evenings\, move the things indoors to the parlor and galleries. Guests and visitors are welcome to observe and enjoy the music\, but are asked to be respectful of the musicians. After catching up and choosing a key the music will begin\, with the last call for tunes coming around 9:45. \n\n\n\nJams are not held on holidays and may be cancelled on days of inclement weather. Please call the Jones House at 828-268-6280 if you have any questions.
URL:https://www.blueridgemusicnc.com/event/weekly-jam-sessions-at-the-jones-house/2026-04-23/
LOCATION:Jones House Cultural Center\, 604 West King Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
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