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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/2026-04-24/
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:Brevard Square Dance
DESCRIPTION:Brevard Barn Dance is a monthly community dance featuring old-time mountain circle\, square\, and longways dances. We dance to live music by local bands and visiting musicians\, with energetic callers. All dances are taught – no partner or experience is necessary to have a great time. \nThis family-friendly event is open to the public and welcomes people of all ages. Admission is $10 for adults\, $5 for kids 12 and under\, and $25 for families. \nThe dance is at Grace Church Brevard\, in the old American Legion Hall at 55 East Jordan St. in downtown Brevard\, NC. \nDances are held on the last Friday of every month\, except December. Doors open at 5:30\, dancing from 6-8 pm. \nFind updated information on Facebook at Square Dance Brevard\, or contact squaredancebrevard@gmail.com
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LOCATION:Grace Brevard Church American Legion Hall\, 55 East Jordan St.\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass,Featured,Old-Time,Square Dancing
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SUMMARY:"Sit a Spell" - Traditional Music Sessions with Warren Wilson College
DESCRIPTION:Ginger’s Revenge Craft Brewery & Tasting Room and Warren Wilson College are teaming up to launch “Sit a Spell\,” a new weekly traditional music jam that will raise funds for the Warren Wilson Music Scholarship Fund while bringing together Asheville’s vibrant roots music community. \nThe open jam sessions will take place Fridays from 6–8 p.m.\, beginning April 3\, at Ginger’s Revenge’s Tasting Room at 829 Riverside Drive\, Suite 100. Musicians of all levels are welcome to bring instruments and join the circle\, while community members are invited to come listen and enjoy an evening of traditional music. Musical genres will rotate weekly\, highlighting a variety of traditions and styles. There will be four Warren Wilson College faculty members who will rotate hosting each week: \n\n1st Fridays: Bluegrass Session with Korey Brodsky\n2nd Fridays: Old-Time and Songs with Emolyn Liden\n3rd Fridays: Old-Time Session with Clarke Williams\n4th Fridays: Celtic Session with Maura Scanlin\n\nThrough the partnership\, $100 from each weekly session will be donated to the Warren Wilson Music Scholarship Fund\, which provides both recognition and financial assistance to outstanding undergraduate students enrolled or planning to enroll in Warren Wilson College who are deserving of funds to meet their necessary college expenses. \n“Music has always been a vital part of Warren Wilson’s culture and of the wider Appalachian region\,” said Dr. Jason Decristofaro\, Professor of Music and Music Department Chair at Warren Wilson College. “This partnership creates a space where the community can gather\, share music\, and invest directly in opportunities for student musicians.” \nThe scholarship fund helps talented undergraduate musicians meet the costs of college while continuing to develop their craft. Additional donations to the fund will also be welcomed through a QR code available at the events. \n“Community music jams are about connection and creativity\,” said Tammy Clayton\, Director of Retail Operations at Ginger’s Revenge. “We’re excited to host these gatherings and help support the next generation of musicians coming out of Warren Wilson.” \nFor more information\, please contact Dr. Jason DeCristofaro at jdecristofaro@warren-wilson.edu or (828)545-3916 \n“Sit a Spell” hosts: \n\nClarke Williams\nEmolyn Liden\nKorey Brodsky
URL:https://www.blueridgemusicnc.com/event/sit-a-spell-traditional-music-sessions-with-warren-wilson-college/2026-04-24/
LOCATION:Ginger’s Revenge Craft Brewery & Tasting Room\, 829 Riverside Dr #100\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass,Featured,Old-Time
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