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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/2026-04-26/
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: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/2026-04-25/
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: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: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:The Winter Ramble: A Celebration of Traditional American Mountain Music and Culture
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a weekend filled with authentic sounds of the Appalachian Mountains during The Winter Ramble\, Feb. 27-March 1. \nThis inaugural event isn’t a fenced-in festival; it’s a three-day ramble through Hendersonville and Henderson County featuring traditional mountain music – the kind born from front porches\, barns and dance halls across the Blue Ridge. \nMusic halls\, breweries\, wineries and other small-stage venues enliven this late-winter weekend with a collection of bluegrass pickers\, old-time string bands\, country singer-songwriters\, Americana and folk duos\, and mountain storytellers. \nHeadliners for The Winter Ramble include: Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Trey Hensley; chart-topping bluegrass quintet Unspoken Tradition; Asheville-based country-roots group Amanda Anne Platt & The Honeycutters; master fiddler and storyteller Josh Goforth; and husband-and-wife Americana duo Chatham Rabbits. \n“For three days\, people can ramble across Henderson County\, warmed with music shaped by tradition\, collaboration and place — and blown away by the talent lighting up our stages\,” says Michelle Owens\, executive director of Visit Hendersonville. \nSome events are free. Some are ticketed. Choose your own path through a community alive with sounds that have echoed throughout these mountains for generations. \nFor a full schedule and tickets visit: https://winterramble.com/. A plentiful selection of lodging is available at: https://visithendersonvillenc.org/lodging. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.blueridgemusicnc.com/event/the-winter-ramble-a-celebration-of-traditional-american-mountain-music-and-culture/
LOCATION:Various Locations\, Hendersonville\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass,Blues,Early Country Music,Featured,Folk,Gospel,Old-Time,Shaped-Note Singing
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SUMMARY:Songs of the Folk
DESCRIPTION:Well-crafted music and lyrics\, flawless harmonies\, intricate instrumentation\, and original storytelling…\nA.T. and Lauren Cason are lifelong musicians who perform original American folk and blues songs that harken back to the roots music of the American South as well as the 1960s Folk Revival artists of NYC’s Greenwich Village. It’s Simon & Garfunkel mixed with early Dylan\, with a touch of Leonard Cohen and a helping of true Piedmont blues fingerstyle guitar from North Carolina. \nJust back from an impressive two-year stint living\, recording\, and touring throughout England\, Songs of the Folk is happy to be sharing their original songs and stories with audiences throughout the Southeast. Known for impressive fingerstyle guitar playing as well as entrancing harmonies and warm stage presence\, the duo thrives in listening room venues where audiences leave feeling like an old friend of the Casons and a part of Songs of the Folk.
URL:https://www.blueridgemusicnc.com/event/songs-of-the-folk-2/
LOCATION:White Horse Black Mountain\, 105 Montreat Road\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States
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SUMMARY:Concerts at Appalachian Theatre of the High Country
DESCRIPTION:The historic Appalachian Theatre\, has entertained audiences in the heart of downtown Boone\, North Carolina since 1938. \nOnce a gorgeous 999-seat Art Deco movie house\, the building closed in 2007 and sat empty and gutted for years. On October 14\, 2019\, the Appalachian Theatre re-opened its doors after a $10 million renovation that brought the distinctive Art Deco details back to this historic theatre and created a new 629-seat\, state-of-the-art\, acoustically fabulous venue for live concerts\, films\, plays\, and dance performances.  The spacious community room with historic murals provides Boone with the only downtown venue capable of hosting meetings and receptions for over 100 people. \nUpcoming bands include: \nThursday\, April 3\, 2025 – Ashes & Arrows\, 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM  \n\n\n\n\nAshes & Arrows – a dynamic country/rock band born from the mountains of Asheville\, North Carolina\, and alps of Arrowtown\, New Zealand\, is making waves with their captivating blend of strong harmonies\, poignant lyrics\, and infectious on-stage presence. \nFriday\, June 6\, 2025 – Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives\, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM \nMarty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives – Country Music Hall of Famer\, five-time Grammy-winner\, and AMA Lifetime Achievement honoree Marty Stuart picks up where he left off on Altitude\, his first new album in five years\, exploring a cosmic country landscape populated by dreamers and drifters\, misfits and angels\, honky-tonk heroes and lonesome lovers. There’s a desert flare to the music here\, a sweeping\, spacious feel that conjures up wide-open horizons and endless stretches of two-lane highway\, and the production is raw and cinematic to match\, tipping its cap both to Bakersfield and Laurel Canyon as it balances jangle and twang in equal measure. While it would be easy for an artist as accomplished as Stuart to rest on his laurels\, Altitude instead showcases the work of a searcher with an insatiable appetite for growth and reflection\, one whose ambition\, much like his keen wit and rich imagination\, only seems to grow with each and every release. \nFriday\, June 27\, 2025 – Balsam Range\, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM \nCelebrating its 18th year together\, bluegrass juggernaut Balsam Range is charging headlong toward the unknown horizon of what is currently unfolding as the group enters a new\, promising chapter of its vast\, ever-evolving musical career. Coming into 2025\, the group: Caleb Smith (guitar\, vocals)\,Tim Surrett (bass\, dobro\, vocals) Alan Bibey (mandolin\, vocals) and banjoist Marc Pruett—is gearing up to not only release new music\, but also once again hit the road\, touring majestic theaters and backwoods gatherings—all in the name of bluegrass music. \n2025 also brings a special guest on board to many shows across the nation\, Kentucky native Don Rigsby. On fiddle and vocals\, Rigsby brings that familiar “high lonesome sound ”to the mix and is backed by an impressive resume\, making him a seamless addition to the group. \nSunday\, November 9\, 2025 – The Wailin’ Jennys\, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm \nStarting as a happy accident of solo singer/songwriters getting together for a one-time-only performance at a tiny guitar shop in Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, The Wailin’ Jennys have grown over the years into one of today’s most beloved international folk acts. Founding members Moody and Mehta along with New York-based Masse continue to create some of the most exciting music on the folk-roots scene\, stepping up their musical game with each critically lauded recording\, and thrilling audiences with their renowned live performances.
URL:https://www.blueridgemusicnc.com/event/concerts-at-appalachian-theatre-of-the-high-country/2025-11-09/
LOCATION:Appalachian Theatre of the High Country\, 559 West King Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass,Blues,Early Country Music,Gospel,Old-Time,Roots Music
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SUMMARY:Mush\, Music & Mutts: NC's Official Fall Liver Mush Festival
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 18\, 2025 – 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM\nCelebrating a local delicacy\, Liver Mush\, since 1985 \n\n\n\n\nLiver Mush is a regional dish in Western North Carolina\, comprised of pig liver (at least 30%)\, cornmeal\, seasonings\, and other parts of the pig. It’s delicious for breakfast or lunch\, packed with protein\, and an important part of our local heritage! \nThe NC Liver Mush Festival: Mush\, Music & Mutts provides much more than just liver mush! Enjoy live music\, kids activities\, RollOver Pet Zone\, 100+ vendors\, and more! With an estimated 2024 attendance of *18\,000\, we are proud to bring the festival back better than ever in October 2025! \n\n\nMark your calendars for the 2025 Mush\, Music & Mutts Festival – North Carolina’s Official Fall Liver Mush Festival on Saturday\, October 18th\, in beautiful Uptown Shelby! Recognized in regional and national media\, including Andrew Zimmern’s Bizarre Foods\, this festival celebrates the unique regional delicacy and local food staple known as liver mush. \nMain Stage by Albemarle \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocated near Gragg Financial and Central United Methodist Church \nInfo coming soon! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCarolina Harmony Trail Stage\n\n\n\n\nLocated near the Foothills Farmers’ Market \nInfo coming soon! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRollOver Pets Festival\n\n\n\n\nLocated near the RollOver Pet Store and Dragonfly Wine Market \nInfo coming soon! \n2025 Categories: \nTBD \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLand of Rhythm Kids Zone\n\n\n\n\nLocated on the lawn of the Earl Scruggs Center near the Cleveland County Arts Council \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTBD\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLiver Mush Cookoff Livestream\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTBD\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLiver Mush Eating Contest\n\n\n\n\nLocated near the Cleveland County Arts Council \nTBD \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Liver Mush Legacy: A Tasty Exploration!\n\n\n\n\nGet ready for a flavorful experience at The Earl Scruggs Center that will be educational and delicious! \nDuring The Liver Mush Festival\, their program will dive into the fascinating history of liver mush—an iconic Southern delicacy with deep roots in our region. Through a fun and interactive presentation\, you’ll explore its origins\, cultural significance\, and unique preparation methods. But that’s not all! Some lucky attendees will have the chance to participate in a taste test featuring a variety of local liver mush brands. It’s the perfect way to discover the diverse flavors and textures of this beloved dish. \nDon’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind event that celebrates our local food heritage. Bring your curiosity and appetite!
URL:https://www.blueridgemusicnc.com/event/mush-music-mutts-ncs-official-fall-liver-mush-festival/
LOCATION:Uptown Shelby\, 118 S Washington St\, Shelby\, 28150\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ballad Singing,Bluegrass,Blues,Early Country Music,Featured,Old-Time
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SUMMARY:John C. Campbell Folk School Fall Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Fall Festival\, established at the John C. Campbell Folk School in 1974\, is held each year on the first full weekend in October—this year on Oct. 4 and 5. This beloved tradition is extra special as it will kick off the Folk School’s 100th Anniversary!\n\nThe event features three outdoor vendor areas – both juried and non-juried – for visitors to experience the stunning 270-acre campus. This year\, look forward to 230 craft vendors and 29 food vendors\, plus close to 75 makers demonstrating traditional and contemporary crafts across multiple locations. Each year\, more than 13\,000 visitors attend from across the southern Appalachian region – including Tennessee\, Virginia\, North Carolina\, South Carolina\, and Georgia – to celebrate the spirit of community and creativity. The event will feature two music and dance stages showcasing dozens of local and regional performers. In addition\, the Demonstration Stage\, along with three other demonstration areas\, will highlight traditional skills and craft practices. Community Room\, in the historic Keith House will also be open for participatory activities\, inviting everyone to get hands-on with Appalachian traditions.\n\nLearn more and find a full list of artisans\, vendors\, and performers here: https://www.folkschool.org/events/fall-festival/
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LOCATION:John C. Campbell Folk School\, 4590 Brasstown Road\, Brasstown\, NC\, 28902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ballad Singing,Bluegrass,Blues,Folk,Gospel,Old-Time,Shaped-Note Singing,Storytelling
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SUMMARY:John C. Campbell Folk School Fall Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Fall Festival\, established at the John C. Campbell Folk School in 1974\, is held each year on the first full weekend in October—this year on Oct. 4 and 5. This beloved tradition is extra special as it will kick off the Folk School’s 100th Anniversary!\n\nThe event features three outdoor vendor areas – both juried and non-juried – for visitors to experience the stunning 270-acre campus. This year\, look forward to 230 craft vendors and 29 food vendors\, plus close to 75 makers demonstrating traditional and contemporary crafts across multiple locations. Each year\, more than 13\,000 visitors attend from across the southern Appalachian region – including Tennessee\, Virginia\, North Carolina\, South Carolina\, and Georgia – to celebrate the spirit of community and creativity. The event will feature two music and dance stages showcasing dozens of local and regional performers. In addition\, the Demonstration Stage\, along with three other demonstration areas\, will highlight traditional skills and craft practices. Community Room\, in the historic Keith House will also be open for participatory activities\, inviting everyone to get hands-on with Appalachian traditions.\n\nLearn more and find a full list of artisans\, vendors\, and performers here: https://www.folkschool.org/events/fall-festival/
URL:https://www.blueridgemusicnc.com/event/john-c-campbell-folk-school-fall-festival/2025-10-04/
LOCATION:John C. Campbell Folk School\, 4590 Brasstown Road\, Brasstown\, NC\, 28902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ballad Singing,Bluegrass,Blues,Folk,Gospel,Old-Time,Shaped-Note Singing,Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Festival Barn Concerts
DESCRIPTION: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 Folk School offers a wide range of events for students\, visitors\, and those who call Brasstown and the surrounding area home. \nTheir Festival Barn Concerts showcase a wonderful variety of music. These concerts happen Monday evenings\, May – September. \n2025 Concerts:\nMonday\, May 19 – Don Pedi (Festival Barn Season Kickoff)\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\n\nDon Pedi was born into a musical family in Chelsea\, Massachusetts. On weekends\, his grandfather\, who died before Don was born\, would close his barber shop for business\, and open his home in the back as a gathering place for family and friends to share homemade food\, fellowship and live music. Don’s grandfather played guitar\, mandolin and banjo. Don’s uncle Frank made his living singing and playing music. Another gifted singer is Don’s dad. He’ll burst into song at the drop of a hat. \nMonday\, May 26 – Aubrey Atwater & Elwood Donnely\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nAward-winning\, internationally acclaimed duo\, Aubrey Atwater and Elwood Donnelly present delightful programs of traditional American and Celtic folk songs and percussive dance. Elwood and Aubrey blend gorgeous harmonies and play an astonishing array of instruments including guitar\, Appalachian mountain dulcimer\, mandolin\, tin whistle\, harmonica\, banjo\, limberjacks\, and other surprises including a thrilling interpretation of freestyle Appalachian clog dancing. Their performance is appealing to all ages\, and with humor\, audience participation\, and a relaxed stage presence\, Aubrey and Elwood explain song origins to give more relevance to the material. Married since 1989\, Aubrey and Elwood perform widely in the United States and abroad and their fourteen recordings receive international airplay and streaming. \nMonday\, June 2 – Banjo Legend Riley Baugus & Dinner with the Ark Food Truck                                                  Dinner: 6:15 PM\, Concert: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nRiley Baugus is an acclaimed American old-time musician\, singer\, and instrument builder from Walkertown\, North Carolina. Rooted in the Regular Baptist singing tradition and mentored by old-time legends like Tommy Jarrell\, Baugus was deeply influenced by the Round Peak style. After 18 years as a welder and blacksmith\, he pursued music full-time\, performing internationally and collaborating with artists such as Alison Krauss\, Robert Plant\, and Willie Nelson. He contributed to the Cold Mountain soundtrack\, released several solo and collaborative albums\, and teaches widely. In March of 2025\, he was inducted into the Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame. \n“Baugus’ vocals sound like they’ve been echoing through the Appalachian Mountains for about 150 years. Quintessential American old-time music”. – Billboard\, 2006 \nMonday\, June 16 – Brenna MacMillan\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nOriginally from Winchester\, Kentucky\, Brenna MacMillan began playing banjo at the age of nine. Brenna performed frequently in the Lexington area which led to opening for J.D. Crowe and Bobby Osborne. Attending Berea College\, Brenna played with the Bluegrass Ensemble under Al White and was awarded the Red Foley Memorial Music Award in 2018. After graduating with a Chemistry degree\, concentration in Biochemistry\, Brenna moved to Nashville and started Theo & Brenna Band with her brother Theo. Their full bluegrass band toured for several years\, releasing two albums and now continue to play private gigs. Brenna plays with a variety of Nashville artists\, and can be seen making guest appearances around town and collaborating with musicians on social media. Brenna released her debut full-length solo album in 2024. \nMonday\, June 23 – Sara Grey\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nSara Grey grew up in rural New Hampshire and lived in Scotland for forty-six years. With her powerful voice and skillful banjo accompaniment\, she has sung\, taught\, and played her way throughout North America\, Europe\, Britain\, Ireland\, and Australia. Sara has made numerous recordings in the U.S. and Britain\, starting with critically acclaimed albums for Folk Legacy in the 1970s\, and is now taken over by the Smithsonian. Having spent the past fifty years studying the migration of old\, traditional British songs and ballads across the pond to America\, she has an immense repertoire that she loves to share. \nMonday\, June 30 – Les Gustafson-Zook with special guest Sadie Gustafson-Zook\, 7:00 PM– 8:00 PM\nLes is known nationally for his expressive and energetic autoharp playing. One of the world’s leading autoharp players\, he’s performed and given autoharp workshops at festivals across the country. \nSpecial guest\, [www.sadiegustafsonzook.com] Sadie Gustafson-Zook will be joining Les during his set to add her award-winning singer-songwriter and fiddling talents to the mix! \nLes is the 2001 and 2018 International Autoharp Champion at Winfield\, Kansas and the 1989 National Autoharp Champion. He’s also the 2023 Winner of the prestigious Mountain Laurel Autoharp Championships and was inducted into the Autoharp Hall of Fame in 2014. Before moving to Indiana\, he taught autoharp for five years at Linn Benton Community College in Corvallis\, OR and helped found and lead the Willamette Valley Autoharp Gathering during it’s 20 year history. \nMonday\, July 7 – Jonah Riddle & Carolina Express\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nFrom the hills of Western North Carolina\, two brothers set out to show the world their brand of bluegrass music\, as so many brother duets have done before them. Jonah\, age 20\, and Grayson\, age 15\, grew up playing gospel bluegrass in their church services. From the very beginning the brothers clung to the roots of the music\, something that many young pickers tend to overlook. The love for the music pushed Jonah to start his own band\, Jonah Riddle and Carolina Express. \nJonah takes care of banjo duties in the group\, playing a style that is quickly fading away in todays business. You can easily hear the Stanley\, Scruggs\, and Osborne influences in his sound\, the sounds of the pioneers! Grayson is on guitar and does all of the groups lead singing. Grayson’s style of guitar playing will take you back to the days of the great Jimmy Martin; strong\, steady rhythm\, full of all the runs that helps make bluegrass what it is! The Brothers father\, Benjie\, holds down upright bass duties for the band. \nMonday\, July 21 – Allie Jean\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nAllie Jean Burbrink is a folk musician whose first love is singing. She plays guitar\, clawhammer banjo\, harmonica\, piano\, ukulele\, old time fiddle\, mandolin\, piano\, upright bass\, feet\, or whatever other random instruments she finds interesting. She studied banjo with David Brose during her first trip to John C Campbell in 2011. Allie is best known for her work with The Whipstitch Sallies (folk/songwriter/bluegrass – Indiana)\, Frank & Allie Lee\, and The Freight Hoppers (old time – North Carolina). Her children’s folk album\, SING & PLAY ALL DAY\, was released in 2022. Her new record\, BLOOM AGAIN\, is a collection of 20 songs and tunes highlighting the contributions of women in old time and folk music. \nIn addition to performing\, Allie is a community music educator with a passion for personalized and collaborative music instruction. She has taught individuals and groups at Blue Ridge Old Time Music Week\, IBMA\, Indiana Fiddlers’ Gathering\, Hindman Settlement School\, local libraries\, music stores\, festivals\, camps\, her home\, and the Indiana Fiddle Frolic where she serves as program director. \nMonday\, August 4 – Mick Kinney & Friends\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nMick Kinney is a versatile musician and educator\, equally comfortable on many styles of fiddle\, country lap steel\, swing guitar\, old time banjo\, Cajun accordion\, or ragtime piano. His teaching experience includes several years at Swannanoa Gathering Old Time and Swing weeks\, a decade at Mars Hill University’s Blue Ridge Old Time and Roots of America\, Festival of American Fiddle Tunes\, Alabama Folk School\, and many other residencies. In addition to collecting and preserving Georgia traditional music he continues to record and perform with his sons as the Griddle Lickers and Hickhoppers\, and is on staff of the Frank Hamilton Folk School in his local Atlanta area. \nMonday\, August 11 – Newfound Gap\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nNewfound Gap is a rising band of young musicians who have already garnered several national accolades for their prodigious playing of Appalachian music.  The 4-piece band consists of clawhammer banjoist and vocalist Bayla (16) fiddler Sylvie (14)\, guitarist Judah (14) and bassist/mandolinist Emme (11). \nNewfound Gap has performed at Merlefest\, The Art of Music Festival\, Woodsongs\, The Earl Scruggs Festival\, The Blue Ridge Opry\, Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival\, and FloydFest\, just to name a few.  Bayla is a ’23-’24 fellow in From the  Top’s learning and media lab\, only the second traditional musician to ever be chosen for the program\, and she is the youngest musician to be endorsed by Gold Tone Music Group. \nMonday\, August 25 – Tina & Her Pony\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nIndie Appalachian Folk band Tina and Her Pony began in Asheville\, North Carolina\, USA in 2010.  Shortly thereafter\, they spent two years holed up in the high desert mountain town of Taos\, New Mexico becoming one of the iconic artist colony’s most beloved performing acts. \nIn a soundscape rich in folk and americana offerings Tina and Her Pony stands out with clarity and freshness. Harmonies\, arrangements\, lyrics and captivating vocals combine to create something greater than the sum of the pieces which\, taken individually\, are deceptively straightforward. The music chronicles complex emotional landscapes with the kind of wisdom and honesty required from roots music in its most distilled and cherished forms.  The pandemic brought much change and loss to Tina’s world\, and this is reflected in her fresh material\, a collection of songs that comprises her newest record\, “Marigolds” (2023). \nMonday\, September 8 – The Blue Ridge Rounders\, 7:00 PM– 8:00 PM\nBob and Amy Buckingham are The Blue Ridge Rounders! The Blue Ridge Rounders Upstate South Carolina are a string band that plays acoustic music including anything from high-energy dance music to blues to introspective Americana. They have been playing together since 2002. Their music reflects the history\, values and lifestyle that were so dominant in days gone by. With an edge from bluegrass and a deep respect for the musical traditions of the mountains\, the Rounders play a hard driving\, fun loving music with the depth of an ancient knowledge. \nThey are the 2006 and 2007 Mountain Music Champions and winners at the 2006 North Carolina State Fair Old Time band contest. The band plays throughout the region ranging from Virginia\, the Carolinas\, Tennessee and Georgia\, even playing as far north as Pennsylvania. They are featured at festivals and concerts through the summer months and also teach at workshops and week long music camps like Blue Ridge Music Week at Mars Hill College. \nMonday\, September 22 – The Lone Mountain Band\, 7:00 PM– 8:00 PM\nThe group has established itself as one of the top Bluegrass bands in the Tennessee Valley since it was formed in the late 90’s by former high school classmates Bobby Burns and Diana Phillips. Bobby Burns was born into a musical family. He plays many instruments\, but with the band\, he mostly plays the mandolin\, sometimes the fiddle\, or the guitar. Bobby has played in professional bands since his teenage years. He is a full-time luthier and repairman. Bobby sings lead and harmony vocals and does most of the MC work for the band. Diana Phillips was trained as a classical pianist. While in college in Virginia she was exposed to Bluegrass music and fell in love with it. After she moved back to Chattanooga\, she teamed up with Bobby Burns. Diana is also an excellent singer and songwriter. \nMonday\, September 29 – Resonant Rogues (Festival Barn Finale)\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM \nThe stage belongs to Resonant Rogues from Asheville. “Sparrow and Keith share a passion for movement and sound. Both traveled extensively throughout the U.S. — Keith by hopping freight trains\, Sparrow with a circus troupe. When the two met by chance in Asheville 10 years ago\, they combined their talents\, and the band was born. While they have explored styles genres around the globe\, current influences are classic country\, Appalachian old-time\, and vintage soul. \nThe Folk School features some of the finest regional and national acts performing eclectic roots music. We’ll have standard seating available\, first come first serve. We also have a family-focused social area of picnic tables in the back. You’re welcome to bring your dinner\, card games\, carving\, sewing project\, or set up on the grass and let your kids play.\nA donation of $5-15 per adult is suggested\, but all are welcome regardless of contribution. Folk School Students and Staff are not asked to donate. Any funds raised support traditional arts and help us strive for equitable pay for performers. \n*Lineup\, schedule\, and venue are subject to change\, for the most up to date details check the schedule at www.folkschool.org… \n\nAUDIENCE Faculty & Staff\, General Public\, Student\nCOST suggested $5-15 donation\, per adult\nFOLK SCHOOL LOCATIONS Festival Barn: John C. Campbell Folk School\, 1 Folk School Rd\, Brasstown\, NC 28902
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LOCATION:John C. Campbell Folk School Festival Barn\, 1 Folk School Rd\, Brasstown\, NC\, 28902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Americana,Ballad Singing,Bluegrass,Blues,Clogging,Contra Dancing,Early Country Music,Flatfoot,Folk,Gospel,Old-Time,Roots Music
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SUMMARY:Mayberry Days
DESCRIPTION:Mayberry Days is a festival that celebrates the legacy of The Andy Griffith Show and the simpler times of life. The festival days are filled with the ballads from local bands\, exciting games of checkers\, pork chop sandwiches\, and even a sing-a-long at the Mayberry Days Chapel. \nBeginning in 1990 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of The Andy Griffith Show\, Mayberry Days has evolved over the years to keep Mayberry’s legacy alive. With memories of Sheriff Andy Taylor and his friends\, the annual festival has ushered many to Downtown Mount Airy over the years\, including cast members and their families. Fans from every state and over five foreign countries have also enjoyed the festivities\, as many refer to Mayberry Days as a fun-filled family reunion. \nVarious locations in this year’s lineup include the Andy Griffith Playhouse in the Historic Earle Theatre\, the Andy Griffith Museum\, the Blackmon Amphitheatre\, and the new Arts Center. All of these locations are within walking distance which will make navigating the events quite easy for visitors. \nThe schedule will be officially released closer to the event\, but you can guarantee to experience the Mayor’s proclamation\, guided tours of the Andy Griffith Playhouse\, autographs and photos with a few special guests\, kids activities\, and\, the most anticipated\, the Mayberry Days Parade! Special concerts are also scheduled and will feature performances from The Ballamy Brothers\, The Entertainers\, The Embers featuring Craig Woolard\, and more. Movie producer Dick Atkins will host an exclusive screening of Murder in Coweta County starring the late Andy Griffith. \nFor those who plan on attending Mayberry Days for the first time\, expect to leave with a new home-away-from-home. Mayberry Days has something for everyone to enjoy\, and as Sheriff Andy Taylor once said\, “We cordially invite you to be Mayberry’s guest of honor for the day.” \nTo learn more about the Mayberry Days Festival\, click here.
URL:https://www.blueridgemusicnc.com/event/mayberry-days/2025-09-28/
LOCATION:Downtown Mt. Airy\, NC\, 200 North Main Street\, Mt. Airy\, NC\, 27030\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mayberry Days
DESCRIPTION:Mayberry Days is a festival that celebrates the legacy of The Andy Griffith Show and the simpler times of life. The festival days are filled with the ballads from local bands\, exciting games of checkers\, pork chop sandwiches\, and even a sing-a-long at the Mayberry Days Chapel. \nBeginning in 1990 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of The Andy Griffith Show\, Mayberry Days has evolved over the years to keep Mayberry’s legacy alive. With memories of Sheriff Andy Taylor and his friends\, the annual festival has ushered many to Downtown Mount Airy over the years\, including cast members and their families. Fans from every state and over five foreign countries have also enjoyed the festivities\, as many refer to Mayberry Days as a fun-filled family reunion. \nVarious locations in this year’s lineup include the Andy Griffith Playhouse in the Historic Earle Theatre\, the Andy Griffith Museum\, the Blackmon Amphitheatre\, and the new Arts Center. All of these locations are within walking distance which will make navigating the events quite easy for visitors. \nThe schedule will be officially released closer to the event\, but you can guarantee to experience the Mayor’s proclamation\, guided tours of the Andy Griffith Playhouse\, autographs and photos with a few special guests\, kids activities\, and\, the most anticipated\, the Mayberry Days Parade! Special concerts are also scheduled and will feature performances from The Ballamy Brothers\, The Entertainers\, The Embers featuring Craig Woolard\, and more. Movie producer Dick Atkins will host an exclusive screening of Murder in Coweta County starring the late Andy Griffith. \nFor those who plan on attending Mayberry Days for the first time\, expect to leave with a new home-away-from-home. Mayberry Days has something for everyone to enjoy\, and as Sheriff Andy Taylor once said\, “We cordially invite you to be Mayberry’s guest of honor for the day.” \nTo learn more about the Mayberry Days Festival\, click here.
URL:https://www.blueridgemusicnc.com/event/mayberry-days/2025-09-27/
LOCATION:Downtown Mt. Airy\, NC\, 200 North Main Street\, Mt. Airy\, NC\, 27030\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mayberry Days
DESCRIPTION:Mayberry Days is a festival that celebrates the legacy of The Andy Griffith Show and the simpler times of life. The festival days are filled with the ballads from local bands\, exciting games of checkers\, pork chop sandwiches\, and even a sing-a-long at the Mayberry Days Chapel. \nBeginning in 1990 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of The Andy Griffith Show\, Mayberry Days has evolved over the years to keep Mayberry’s legacy alive. With memories of Sheriff Andy Taylor and his friends\, the annual festival has ushered many to Downtown Mount Airy over the years\, including cast members and their families. Fans from every state and over five foreign countries have also enjoyed the festivities\, as many refer to Mayberry Days as a fun-filled family reunion. \nVarious locations in this year’s lineup include the Andy Griffith Playhouse in the Historic Earle Theatre\, the Andy Griffith Museum\, the Blackmon Amphitheatre\, and the new Arts Center. All of these locations are within walking distance which will make navigating the events quite easy for visitors. \nThe schedule will be officially released closer to the event\, but you can guarantee to experience the Mayor’s proclamation\, guided tours of the Andy Griffith Playhouse\, autographs and photos with a few special guests\, kids activities\, and\, the most anticipated\, the Mayberry Days Parade! Special concerts are also scheduled and will feature performances from The Ballamy Brothers\, The Entertainers\, The Embers featuring Craig Woolard\, and more. Movie producer Dick Atkins will host an exclusive screening of Murder in Coweta County starring the late Andy Griffith. \nFor those who plan on attending Mayberry Days for the first time\, expect to leave with a new home-away-from-home. Mayberry Days has something for everyone to enjoy\, and as Sheriff Andy Taylor once said\, “We cordially invite you to be Mayberry’s guest of honor for the day.” \nTo learn more about the Mayberry Days Festival\, click here.
URL:https://www.blueridgemusicnc.com/event/mayberry-days/2025-09-26/
LOCATION:Downtown Mt. Airy\, NC\, 200 North Main Street\, Mt. Airy\, NC\, 27030\, United States
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DESCRIPTION:Mayberry Days is a festival that celebrates the legacy of The Andy Griffith Show and the simpler times of life. The festival days are filled with the ballads from local bands\, exciting games of checkers\, pork chop sandwiches\, and even a sing-a-long at the Mayberry Days Chapel. \nBeginning in 1990 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of The Andy Griffith Show\, Mayberry Days has evolved over the years to keep Mayberry’s legacy alive. With memories of Sheriff Andy Taylor and his friends\, the annual festival has ushered many to Downtown Mount Airy over the years\, including cast members and their families. Fans from every state and over five foreign countries have also enjoyed the festivities\, as many refer to Mayberry Days as a fun-filled family reunion. \nVarious locations in this year’s lineup include the Andy Griffith Playhouse in the Historic Earle Theatre\, the Andy Griffith Museum\, the Blackmon Amphitheatre\, and the new Arts Center. All of these locations are within walking distance which will make navigating the events quite easy for visitors. \nThe schedule will be officially released closer to the event\, but you can guarantee to experience the Mayor’s proclamation\, guided tours of the Andy Griffith Playhouse\, autographs and photos with a few special guests\, kids activities\, and\, the most anticipated\, the Mayberry Days Parade! Special concerts are also scheduled and will feature performances from The Ballamy Brothers\, The Entertainers\, The Embers featuring Craig Woolard\, and more. Movie producer Dick Atkins will host an exclusive screening of Murder in Coweta County starring the late Andy Griffith. \nFor those who plan on attending Mayberry Days for the first time\, expect to leave with a new home-away-from-home. Mayberry Days has something for everyone to enjoy\, and as Sheriff Andy Taylor once said\, “We cordially invite you to be Mayberry’s guest of honor for the day.” \nTo learn more about the Mayberry Days Festival\, click here.
URL:https://www.blueridgemusicnc.com/event/mayberry-days/2025-09-25/
LOCATION:Downtown Mt. Airy\, NC\, 200 North Main Street\, Mt. Airy\, NC\, 27030\, United States
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DESCRIPTION:Mayberry Days is a festival that celebrates the legacy of The Andy Griffith Show and the simpler times of life. The festival days are filled with the ballads from local bands\, exciting games of checkers\, pork chop sandwiches\, and even a sing-a-long at the Mayberry Days Chapel. \nBeginning in 1990 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of The Andy Griffith Show\, Mayberry Days has evolved over the years to keep Mayberry’s legacy alive. With memories of Sheriff Andy Taylor and his friends\, the annual festival has ushered many to Downtown Mount Airy over the years\, including cast members and their families. Fans from every state and over five foreign countries have also enjoyed the festivities\, as many refer to Mayberry Days as a fun-filled family reunion. \nVarious locations in this year’s lineup include the Andy Griffith Playhouse in the Historic Earle Theatre\, the Andy Griffith Museum\, the Blackmon Amphitheatre\, and the new Arts Center. All of these locations are within walking distance which will make navigating the events quite easy for visitors. \nThe schedule will be officially released closer to the event\, but you can guarantee to experience the Mayor’s proclamation\, guided tours of the Andy Griffith Playhouse\, autographs and photos with a few special guests\, kids activities\, and\, the most anticipated\, the Mayberry Days Parade! Special concerts are also scheduled and will feature performances from The Ballamy Brothers\, The Entertainers\, The Embers featuring Craig Woolard\, and more. Movie producer Dick Atkins will host an exclusive screening of Murder in Coweta County starring the late Andy Griffith. \nFor those who plan on attending Mayberry Days for the first time\, expect to leave with a new home-away-from-home. Mayberry Days has something for everyone to enjoy\, and as Sheriff Andy Taylor once said\, “We cordially invite you to be Mayberry’s guest of honor for the day.” \nTo learn more about the Mayberry Days Festival\, click here.
URL:https://www.blueridgemusicnc.com/event/mayberry-days/2025-09-24/
LOCATION:Downtown Mt. Airy\, NC\, 200 North Main Street\, Mt. Airy\, NC\, 27030\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mayberry Days
DESCRIPTION:Mayberry Days is a festival that celebrates the legacy of The Andy Griffith Show and the simpler times of life. The festival days are filled with the ballads from local bands\, exciting games of checkers\, pork chop sandwiches\, and even a sing-a-long at the Mayberry Days Chapel. \nBeginning in 1990 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of The Andy Griffith Show\, Mayberry Days has evolved over the years to keep Mayberry’s legacy alive. With memories of Sheriff Andy Taylor and his friends\, the annual festival has ushered many to Downtown Mount Airy over the years\, including cast members and their families. Fans from every state and over five foreign countries have also enjoyed the festivities\, as many refer to Mayberry Days as a fun-filled family reunion. \nVarious locations in this year’s lineup include the Andy Griffith Playhouse in the Historic Earle Theatre\, the Andy Griffith Museum\, the Blackmon Amphitheatre\, and the new Arts Center. All of these locations are within walking distance which will make navigating the events quite easy for visitors. \nThe schedule will be officially released closer to the event\, but you can guarantee to experience the Mayor’s proclamation\, guided tours of the Andy Griffith Playhouse\, autographs and photos with a few special guests\, kids activities\, and\, the most anticipated\, the Mayberry Days Parade! Special concerts are also scheduled and will feature performances from The Ballamy Brothers\, The Entertainers\, The Embers featuring Craig Woolard\, and more. Movie producer Dick Atkins will host an exclusive screening of Murder in Coweta County starring the late Andy Griffith. \nFor those who plan on attending Mayberry Days for the first time\, expect to leave with a new home-away-from-home. Mayberry Days has something for everyone to enjoy\, and as Sheriff Andy Taylor once said\, “We cordially invite you to be Mayberry’s guest of honor for the day.” \nTo learn more about the Mayberry Days Festival\, click here.
URL:https://www.blueridgemusicnc.com/event/mayberry-days/2025-09-23/
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SUMMARY:Festival Barn Concerts
DESCRIPTION: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 Folk School offers a wide range of events for students\, visitors\, and those who call Brasstown and the surrounding area home. \nTheir Festival Barn Concerts showcase a wonderful variety of music. These concerts happen Monday evenings\, May – September. \n2025 Concerts:\nMonday\, May 19 – Don Pedi (Festival Barn Season Kickoff)\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\n\nDon Pedi was born into a musical family in Chelsea\, Massachusetts. On weekends\, his grandfather\, who died before Don was born\, would close his barber shop for business\, and open his home in the back as a gathering place for family and friends to share homemade food\, fellowship and live music. Don’s grandfather played guitar\, mandolin and banjo. Don’s uncle Frank made his living singing and playing music. Another gifted singer is Don’s dad. He’ll burst into song at the drop of a hat. \nMonday\, May 26 – Aubrey Atwater & Elwood Donnely\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nAward-winning\, internationally acclaimed duo\, Aubrey Atwater and Elwood Donnelly present delightful programs of traditional American and Celtic folk songs and percussive dance. Elwood and Aubrey blend gorgeous harmonies and play an astonishing array of instruments including guitar\, Appalachian mountain dulcimer\, mandolin\, tin whistle\, harmonica\, banjo\, limberjacks\, and other surprises including a thrilling interpretation of freestyle Appalachian clog dancing. Their performance is appealing to all ages\, and with humor\, audience participation\, and a relaxed stage presence\, Aubrey and Elwood explain song origins to give more relevance to the material. Married since 1989\, Aubrey and Elwood perform widely in the United States and abroad and their fourteen recordings receive international airplay and streaming. \nMonday\, June 2 – Banjo Legend Riley Baugus & Dinner with the Ark Food Truck                                                  Dinner: 6:15 PM\, Concert: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nRiley Baugus is an acclaimed American old-time musician\, singer\, and instrument builder from Walkertown\, North Carolina. Rooted in the Regular Baptist singing tradition and mentored by old-time legends like Tommy Jarrell\, Baugus was deeply influenced by the Round Peak style. After 18 years as a welder and blacksmith\, he pursued music full-time\, performing internationally and collaborating with artists such as Alison Krauss\, Robert Plant\, and Willie Nelson. He contributed to the Cold Mountain soundtrack\, released several solo and collaborative albums\, and teaches widely. In March of 2025\, he was inducted into the Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame. \n“Baugus’ vocals sound like they’ve been echoing through the Appalachian Mountains for about 150 years. Quintessential American old-time music”. – Billboard\, 2006 \nMonday\, June 16 – Brenna MacMillan\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nOriginally from Winchester\, Kentucky\, Brenna MacMillan began playing banjo at the age of nine. Brenna performed frequently in the Lexington area which led to opening for J.D. Crowe and Bobby Osborne. Attending Berea College\, Brenna played with the Bluegrass Ensemble under Al White and was awarded the Red Foley Memorial Music Award in 2018. After graduating with a Chemistry degree\, concentration in Biochemistry\, Brenna moved to Nashville and started Theo & Brenna Band with her brother Theo. Their full bluegrass band toured for several years\, releasing two albums and now continue to play private gigs. Brenna plays with a variety of Nashville artists\, and can be seen making guest appearances around town and collaborating with musicians on social media. Brenna released her debut full-length solo album in 2024. \nMonday\, June 23 – Sara Grey\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nSara Grey grew up in rural New Hampshire and lived in Scotland for forty-six years. With her powerful voice and skillful banjo accompaniment\, she has sung\, taught\, and played her way throughout North America\, Europe\, Britain\, Ireland\, and Australia. Sara has made numerous recordings in the U.S. and Britain\, starting with critically acclaimed albums for Folk Legacy in the 1970s\, and is now taken over by the Smithsonian. Having spent the past fifty years studying the migration of old\, traditional British songs and ballads across the pond to America\, she has an immense repertoire that she loves to share. \nMonday\, June 30 – Les Gustafson-Zook with special guest Sadie Gustafson-Zook\, 7:00 PM– 8:00 PM\nLes is known nationally for his expressive and energetic autoharp playing. One of the world’s leading autoharp players\, he’s performed and given autoharp workshops at festivals across the country. \nSpecial guest\, [www.sadiegustafsonzook.com] Sadie Gustafson-Zook will be joining Les during his set to add her award-winning singer-songwriter and fiddling talents to the mix! \nLes is the 2001 and 2018 International Autoharp Champion at Winfield\, Kansas and the 1989 National Autoharp Champion. He’s also the 2023 Winner of the prestigious Mountain Laurel Autoharp Championships and was inducted into the Autoharp Hall of Fame in 2014. Before moving to Indiana\, he taught autoharp for five years at Linn Benton Community College in Corvallis\, OR and helped found and lead the Willamette Valley Autoharp Gathering during it’s 20 year history. \nMonday\, July 7 – Jonah Riddle & Carolina Express\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nFrom the hills of Western North Carolina\, two brothers set out to show the world their brand of bluegrass music\, as so many brother duets have done before them. Jonah\, age 20\, and Grayson\, age 15\, grew up playing gospel bluegrass in their church services. From the very beginning the brothers clung to the roots of the music\, something that many young pickers tend to overlook. The love for the music pushed Jonah to start his own band\, Jonah Riddle and Carolina Express. \nJonah takes care of banjo duties in the group\, playing a style that is quickly fading away in todays business. You can easily hear the Stanley\, Scruggs\, and Osborne influences in his sound\, the sounds of the pioneers! Grayson is on guitar and does all of the groups lead singing. Grayson’s style of guitar playing will take you back to the days of the great Jimmy Martin; strong\, steady rhythm\, full of all the runs that helps make bluegrass what it is! The Brothers father\, Benjie\, holds down upright bass duties for the band. \nMonday\, July 21 – Allie Jean\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nAllie Jean Burbrink is a folk musician whose first love is singing. She plays guitar\, clawhammer banjo\, harmonica\, piano\, ukulele\, old time fiddle\, mandolin\, piano\, upright bass\, feet\, or whatever other random instruments she finds interesting. She studied banjo with David Brose during her first trip to John C Campbell in 2011. Allie is best known for her work with The Whipstitch Sallies (folk/songwriter/bluegrass – Indiana)\, Frank & Allie Lee\, and The Freight Hoppers (old time – North Carolina). Her children’s folk album\, SING & PLAY ALL DAY\, was released in 2022. Her new record\, BLOOM AGAIN\, is a collection of 20 songs and tunes highlighting the contributions of women in old time and folk music. \nIn addition to performing\, Allie is a community music educator with a passion for personalized and collaborative music instruction. She has taught individuals and groups at Blue Ridge Old Time Music Week\, IBMA\, Indiana Fiddlers’ Gathering\, Hindman Settlement School\, local libraries\, music stores\, festivals\, camps\, her home\, and the Indiana Fiddle Frolic where she serves as program director. \nMonday\, August 4 – Mick Kinney & Friends\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nMick Kinney is a versatile musician and educator\, equally comfortable on many styles of fiddle\, country lap steel\, swing guitar\, old time banjo\, Cajun accordion\, or ragtime piano. His teaching experience includes several years at Swannanoa Gathering Old Time and Swing weeks\, a decade at Mars Hill University’s Blue Ridge Old Time and Roots of America\, Festival of American Fiddle Tunes\, Alabama Folk School\, and many other residencies. In addition to collecting and preserving Georgia traditional music he continues to record and perform with his sons as the Griddle Lickers and Hickhoppers\, and is on staff of the Frank Hamilton Folk School in his local Atlanta area. \nMonday\, August 11 – Newfound Gap\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nNewfound Gap is a rising band of young musicians who have already garnered several national accolades for their prodigious playing of Appalachian music.  The 4-piece band consists of clawhammer banjoist and vocalist Bayla (16) fiddler Sylvie (14)\, guitarist Judah (14) and bassist/mandolinist Emme (11). \nNewfound Gap has performed at Merlefest\, The Art of Music Festival\, Woodsongs\, The Earl Scruggs Festival\, The Blue Ridge Opry\, Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival\, and FloydFest\, just to name a few.  Bayla is a ’23-’24 fellow in From the  Top’s learning and media lab\, only the second traditional musician to ever be chosen for the program\, and she is the youngest musician to be endorsed by Gold Tone Music Group. \nMonday\, August 25 – Tina & Her Pony\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nIndie Appalachian Folk band Tina and Her Pony began in Asheville\, North Carolina\, USA in 2010.  Shortly thereafter\, they spent two years holed up in the high desert mountain town of Taos\, New Mexico becoming one of the iconic artist colony’s most beloved performing acts. \nIn a soundscape rich in folk and americana offerings Tina and Her Pony stands out with clarity and freshness. Harmonies\, arrangements\, lyrics and captivating vocals combine to create something greater than the sum of the pieces which\, taken individually\, are deceptively straightforward. The music chronicles complex emotional landscapes with the kind of wisdom and honesty required from roots music in its most distilled and cherished forms.  The pandemic brought much change and loss to Tina’s world\, and this is reflected in her fresh material\, a collection of songs that comprises her newest record\, “Marigolds” (2023). \nMonday\, September 8 – The Blue Ridge Rounders\, 7:00 PM– 8:00 PM\nBob and Amy Buckingham are The Blue Ridge Rounders! The Blue Ridge Rounders Upstate South Carolina are a string band that plays acoustic music including anything from high-energy dance music to blues to introspective Americana. They have been playing together since 2002. Their music reflects the history\, values and lifestyle that were so dominant in days gone by. With an edge from bluegrass and a deep respect for the musical traditions of the mountains\, the Rounders play a hard driving\, fun loving music with the depth of an ancient knowledge. \nThey are the 2006 and 2007 Mountain Music Champions and winners at the 2006 North Carolina State Fair Old Time band contest. The band plays throughout the region ranging from Virginia\, the Carolinas\, Tennessee and Georgia\, even playing as far north as Pennsylvania. They are featured at festivals and concerts through the summer months and also teach at workshops and week long music camps like Blue Ridge Music Week at Mars Hill College. \nMonday\, September 22 – The Lone Mountain Band\, 7:00 PM– 8:00 PM\nThe group has established itself as one of the top Bluegrass bands in the Tennessee Valley since it was formed in the late 90’s by former high school classmates Bobby Burns and Diana Phillips. Bobby Burns was born into a musical family. He plays many instruments\, but with the band\, he mostly plays the mandolin\, sometimes the fiddle\, or the guitar. Bobby has played in professional bands since his teenage years. He is a full-time luthier and repairman. Bobby sings lead and harmony vocals and does most of the MC work for the band. Diana Phillips was trained as a classical pianist. While in college in Virginia she was exposed to Bluegrass music and fell in love with it. After she moved back to Chattanooga\, she teamed up with Bobby Burns. Diana is also an excellent singer and songwriter. \nMonday\, September 29 – Resonant Rogues (Festival Barn Finale)\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM \nThe stage belongs to Resonant Rogues from Asheville. “Sparrow and Keith share a passion for movement and sound. Both traveled extensively throughout the U.S. — Keith by hopping freight trains\, Sparrow with a circus troupe. When the two met by chance in Asheville 10 years ago\, they combined their talents\, and the band was born. While they have explored styles genres around the globe\, current influences are classic country\, Appalachian old-time\, and vintage soul. \nThe Folk School features some of the finest regional and national acts performing eclectic roots music. We’ll have standard seating available\, first come first serve. We also have a family-focused social area of picnic tables in the back. You’re welcome to bring your dinner\, card games\, carving\, sewing project\, or set up on the grass and let your kids play.\nA donation of $5-15 per adult is suggested\, but all are welcome regardless of contribution. Folk School Students and Staff are not asked to donate. Any funds raised support traditional arts and help us strive for equitable pay for performers. \n*Lineup\, schedule\, and venue are subject to change\, for the most up to date details check the schedule at www.folkschool.org… \n\nAUDIENCE Faculty & Staff\, General Public\, Student\nCOST suggested $5-15 donation\, per adult\nFOLK SCHOOL LOCATIONS Festival Barn: John C. Campbell Folk School\, 1 Folk School Rd\, Brasstown\, NC 28902
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LOCATION:John C. Campbell Folk School Festival Barn\, 1 Folk School Rd\, Brasstown\, NC\, 28902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Americana,Ballad Singing,Bluegrass,Blues,Clogging,Contra Dancing,Early Country Music,Flatfoot,Folk,Gospel,Old-Time,Roots Music
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SUMMARY:Mayberry Days
DESCRIPTION:Mayberry Days is a festival that celebrates the legacy of The Andy Griffith Show and the simpler times of life. The festival days are filled with the ballads from local bands\, exciting games of checkers\, pork chop sandwiches\, and even a sing-a-long at the Mayberry Days Chapel. \nBeginning in 1990 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of The Andy Griffith Show\, Mayberry Days has evolved over the years to keep Mayberry’s legacy alive. With memories of Sheriff Andy Taylor and his friends\, the annual festival has ushered many to Downtown Mount Airy over the years\, including cast members and their families. Fans from every state and over five foreign countries have also enjoyed the festivities\, as many refer to Mayberry Days as a fun-filled family reunion. \nVarious locations in this year’s lineup include the Andy Griffith Playhouse in the Historic Earle Theatre\, the Andy Griffith Museum\, the Blackmon Amphitheatre\, and the new Arts Center. All of these locations are within walking distance which will make navigating the events quite easy for visitors. \nThe schedule will be officially released closer to the event\, but you can guarantee to experience the Mayor’s proclamation\, guided tours of the Andy Griffith Playhouse\, autographs and photos with a few special guests\, kids activities\, and\, the most anticipated\, the Mayberry Days Parade! Special concerts are also scheduled and will feature performances from The Ballamy Brothers\, The Entertainers\, The Embers featuring Craig Woolard\, and more. Movie producer Dick Atkins will host an exclusive screening of Murder in Coweta County starring the late Andy Griffith. \nFor those who plan on attending Mayberry Days for the first time\, expect to leave with a new home-away-from-home. Mayberry Days has something for everyone to enjoy\, and as Sheriff Andy Taylor once said\, “We cordially invite you to be Mayberry’s guest of honor for the day.” \nTo learn more about the Mayberry Days Festival\, click here.
URL:https://www.blueridgemusicnc.com/event/mayberry-days/2025-09-22/
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SUMMARY:Highlands Porchfest
DESCRIPTION:  \nIt’s the fifth annual Highlands\, NC\, Porchfest! There’ll be live music from 1 – 6 pm in Downtown Highlands. \nVisit HighlandsPorchfest.com to stay up to date on event announcements.
URL:https://www.blueridgemusicnc.com/event/highlands-porchfest/
LOCATION:Town Square Highlands\, NC\, Downtown Highlands\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass,Blues,Early Country Music,Gospel,Old-Time
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SUMMARY:Festival Barn Concerts
DESCRIPTION: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 Folk School offers a wide range of events for students\, visitors\, and those who call Brasstown and the surrounding area home. \nTheir Festival Barn Concerts showcase a wonderful variety of music. These concerts happen Monday evenings\, May – September. \n2025 Concerts:\nMonday\, May 19 – Don Pedi (Festival Barn Season Kickoff)\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\n\nDon Pedi was born into a musical family in Chelsea\, Massachusetts. On weekends\, his grandfather\, who died before Don was born\, would close his barber shop for business\, and open his home in the back as a gathering place for family and friends to share homemade food\, fellowship and live music. Don’s grandfather played guitar\, mandolin and banjo. Don’s uncle Frank made his living singing and playing music. Another gifted singer is Don’s dad. He’ll burst into song at the drop of a hat. \nMonday\, May 26 – Aubrey Atwater & Elwood Donnely\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nAward-winning\, internationally acclaimed duo\, Aubrey Atwater and Elwood Donnelly present delightful programs of traditional American and Celtic folk songs and percussive dance. Elwood and Aubrey blend gorgeous harmonies and play an astonishing array of instruments including guitar\, Appalachian mountain dulcimer\, mandolin\, tin whistle\, harmonica\, banjo\, limberjacks\, and other surprises including a thrilling interpretation of freestyle Appalachian clog dancing. Their performance is appealing to all ages\, and with humor\, audience participation\, and a relaxed stage presence\, Aubrey and Elwood explain song origins to give more relevance to the material. Married since 1989\, Aubrey and Elwood perform widely in the United States and abroad and their fourteen recordings receive international airplay and streaming. \nMonday\, June 2 – Banjo Legend Riley Baugus & Dinner with the Ark Food Truck                                                  Dinner: 6:15 PM\, Concert: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nRiley Baugus is an acclaimed American old-time musician\, singer\, and instrument builder from Walkertown\, North Carolina. Rooted in the Regular Baptist singing tradition and mentored by old-time legends like Tommy Jarrell\, Baugus was deeply influenced by the Round Peak style. After 18 years as a welder and blacksmith\, he pursued music full-time\, performing internationally and collaborating with artists such as Alison Krauss\, Robert Plant\, and Willie Nelson. He contributed to the Cold Mountain soundtrack\, released several solo and collaborative albums\, and teaches widely. In March of 2025\, he was inducted into the Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame. \n“Baugus’ vocals sound like they’ve been echoing through the Appalachian Mountains for about 150 years. Quintessential American old-time music”. – Billboard\, 2006 \nMonday\, June 16 – Brenna MacMillan\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nOriginally from Winchester\, Kentucky\, Brenna MacMillan began playing banjo at the age of nine. Brenna performed frequently in the Lexington area which led to opening for J.D. Crowe and Bobby Osborne. Attending Berea College\, Brenna played with the Bluegrass Ensemble under Al White and was awarded the Red Foley Memorial Music Award in 2018. After graduating with a Chemistry degree\, concentration in Biochemistry\, Brenna moved to Nashville and started Theo & Brenna Band with her brother Theo. Their full bluegrass band toured for several years\, releasing two albums and now continue to play private gigs. Brenna plays with a variety of Nashville artists\, and can be seen making guest appearances around town and collaborating with musicians on social media. Brenna released her debut full-length solo album in 2024. \nMonday\, June 23 – Sara Grey\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nSara Grey grew up in rural New Hampshire and lived in Scotland for forty-six years. With her powerful voice and skillful banjo accompaniment\, she has sung\, taught\, and played her way throughout North America\, Europe\, Britain\, Ireland\, and Australia. Sara has made numerous recordings in the U.S. and Britain\, starting with critically acclaimed albums for Folk Legacy in the 1970s\, and is now taken over by the Smithsonian. Having spent the past fifty years studying the migration of old\, traditional British songs and ballads across the pond to America\, she has an immense repertoire that she loves to share. \nMonday\, June 30 – Les Gustafson-Zook with special guest Sadie Gustafson-Zook\, 7:00 PM– 8:00 PM\nLes is known nationally for his expressive and energetic autoharp playing. One of the world’s leading autoharp players\, he’s performed and given autoharp workshops at festivals across the country. \nSpecial guest\, [www.sadiegustafsonzook.com] Sadie Gustafson-Zook will be joining Les during his set to add her award-winning singer-songwriter and fiddling talents to the mix! \nLes is the 2001 and 2018 International Autoharp Champion at Winfield\, Kansas and the 1989 National Autoharp Champion. He’s also the 2023 Winner of the prestigious Mountain Laurel Autoharp Championships and was inducted into the Autoharp Hall of Fame in 2014. Before moving to Indiana\, he taught autoharp for five years at Linn Benton Community College in Corvallis\, OR and helped found and lead the Willamette Valley Autoharp Gathering during it’s 20 year history. \nMonday\, July 7 – Jonah Riddle & Carolina Express\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nFrom the hills of Western North Carolina\, two brothers set out to show the world their brand of bluegrass music\, as so many brother duets have done before them. Jonah\, age 20\, and Grayson\, age 15\, grew up playing gospel bluegrass in their church services. From the very beginning the brothers clung to the roots of the music\, something that many young pickers tend to overlook. The love for the music pushed Jonah to start his own band\, Jonah Riddle and Carolina Express. \nJonah takes care of banjo duties in the group\, playing a style that is quickly fading away in todays business. You can easily hear the Stanley\, Scruggs\, and Osborne influences in his sound\, the sounds of the pioneers! Grayson is on guitar and does all of the groups lead singing. Grayson’s style of guitar playing will take you back to the days of the great Jimmy Martin; strong\, steady rhythm\, full of all the runs that helps make bluegrass what it is! The Brothers father\, Benjie\, holds down upright bass duties for the band. \nMonday\, July 21 – Allie Jean\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nAllie Jean Burbrink is a folk musician whose first love is singing. She plays guitar\, clawhammer banjo\, harmonica\, piano\, ukulele\, old time fiddle\, mandolin\, piano\, upright bass\, feet\, or whatever other random instruments she finds interesting. She studied banjo with David Brose during her first trip to John C Campbell in 2011. Allie is best known for her work with The Whipstitch Sallies (folk/songwriter/bluegrass – Indiana)\, Frank & Allie Lee\, and The Freight Hoppers (old time – North Carolina). Her children’s folk album\, SING & PLAY ALL DAY\, was released in 2022. Her new record\, BLOOM AGAIN\, is a collection of 20 songs and tunes highlighting the contributions of women in old time and folk music. \nIn addition to performing\, Allie is a community music educator with a passion for personalized and collaborative music instruction. She has taught individuals and groups at Blue Ridge Old Time Music Week\, IBMA\, Indiana Fiddlers’ Gathering\, Hindman Settlement School\, local libraries\, music stores\, festivals\, camps\, her home\, and the Indiana Fiddle Frolic where she serves as program director. \nMonday\, August 4 – Mick Kinney & Friends\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nMick Kinney is a versatile musician and educator\, equally comfortable on many styles of fiddle\, country lap steel\, swing guitar\, old time banjo\, Cajun accordion\, or ragtime piano. His teaching experience includes several years at Swannanoa Gathering Old Time and Swing weeks\, a decade at Mars Hill University’s Blue Ridge Old Time and Roots of America\, Festival of American Fiddle Tunes\, Alabama Folk School\, and many other residencies. In addition to collecting and preserving Georgia traditional music he continues to record and perform with his sons as the Griddle Lickers and Hickhoppers\, and is on staff of the Frank Hamilton Folk School in his local Atlanta area. \nMonday\, August 11 – Newfound Gap\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nNewfound Gap is a rising band of young musicians who have already garnered several national accolades for their prodigious playing of Appalachian music.  The 4-piece band consists of clawhammer banjoist and vocalist Bayla (16) fiddler Sylvie (14)\, guitarist Judah (14) and bassist/mandolinist Emme (11). \nNewfound Gap has performed at Merlefest\, The Art of Music Festival\, Woodsongs\, The Earl Scruggs Festival\, The Blue Ridge Opry\, Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival\, and FloydFest\, just to name a few.  Bayla is a ’23-’24 fellow in From the  Top’s learning and media lab\, only the second traditional musician to ever be chosen for the program\, and she is the youngest musician to be endorsed by Gold Tone Music Group. \nMonday\, August 25 – Tina & Her Pony\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nIndie Appalachian Folk band Tina and Her Pony began in Asheville\, North Carolina\, USA in 2010.  Shortly thereafter\, they spent two years holed up in the high desert mountain town of Taos\, New Mexico becoming one of the iconic artist colony’s most beloved performing acts. \nIn a soundscape rich in folk and americana offerings Tina and Her Pony stands out with clarity and freshness. Harmonies\, arrangements\, lyrics and captivating vocals combine to create something greater than the sum of the pieces which\, taken individually\, are deceptively straightforward. The music chronicles complex emotional landscapes with the kind of wisdom and honesty required from roots music in its most distilled and cherished forms.  The pandemic brought much change and loss to Tina’s world\, and this is reflected in her fresh material\, a collection of songs that comprises her newest record\, “Marigolds” (2023). \nMonday\, September 8 – The Blue Ridge Rounders\, 7:00 PM– 8:00 PM\nBob and Amy Buckingham are The Blue Ridge Rounders! The Blue Ridge Rounders Upstate South Carolina are a string band that plays acoustic music including anything from high-energy dance music to blues to introspective Americana. They have been playing together since 2002. Their music reflects the history\, values and lifestyle that were so dominant in days gone by. With an edge from bluegrass and a deep respect for the musical traditions of the mountains\, the Rounders play a hard driving\, fun loving music with the depth of an ancient knowledge. \nThey are the 2006 and 2007 Mountain Music Champions and winners at the 2006 North Carolina State Fair Old Time band contest. The band plays throughout the region ranging from Virginia\, the Carolinas\, Tennessee and Georgia\, even playing as far north as Pennsylvania. They are featured at festivals and concerts through the summer months and also teach at workshops and week long music camps like Blue Ridge Music Week at Mars Hill College. \nMonday\, September 22 – The Lone Mountain Band\, 7:00 PM– 8:00 PM\nThe group has established itself as one of the top Bluegrass bands in the Tennessee Valley since it was formed in the late 90’s by former high school classmates Bobby Burns and Diana Phillips. Bobby Burns was born into a musical family. He plays many instruments\, but with the band\, he mostly plays the mandolin\, sometimes the fiddle\, or the guitar. Bobby has played in professional bands since his teenage years. He is a full-time luthier and repairman. Bobby sings lead and harmony vocals and does most of the MC work for the band. Diana Phillips was trained as a classical pianist. While in college in Virginia she was exposed to Bluegrass music and fell in love with it. After she moved back to Chattanooga\, she teamed up with Bobby Burns. Diana is also an excellent singer and songwriter. \nMonday\, September 29 – Resonant Rogues (Festival Barn Finale)\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM \nThe stage belongs to Resonant Rogues from Asheville. “Sparrow and Keith share a passion for movement and sound. Both traveled extensively throughout the U.S. — Keith by hopping freight trains\, Sparrow with a circus troupe. When the two met by chance in Asheville 10 years ago\, they combined their talents\, and the band was born. While they have explored styles genres around the globe\, current influences are classic country\, Appalachian old-time\, and vintage soul. \nThe Folk School features some of the finest regional and national acts performing eclectic roots music. We’ll have standard seating available\, first come first serve. We also have a family-focused social area of picnic tables in the back. You’re welcome to bring your dinner\, card games\, carving\, sewing project\, or set up on the grass and let your kids play.\nA donation of $5-15 per adult is suggested\, but all are welcome regardless of contribution. Folk School Students and Staff are not asked to donate. Any funds raised support traditional arts and help us strive for equitable pay for performers. \n*Lineup\, schedule\, and venue are subject to change\, for the most up to date details check the schedule at www.folkschool.org… \n\nAUDIENCE Faculty & Staff\, General Public\, Student\nCOST suggested $5-15 donation\, per adult\nFOLK SCHOOL LOCATIONS Festival Barn: John C. Campbell Folk School\, 1 Folk School Rd\, Brasstown\, NC 28902
URL:https://www.blueridgemusicnc.com/event/festival-barn-concerts/2025-09-15/
LOCATION:John C. Campbell Folk School Festival Barn\, 1 Folk School Rd\, Brasstown\, NC\, 28902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Americana,Ballad Singing,Bluegrass,Blues,Clogging,Contra Dancing,Early Country Music,Flatfoot,Folk,Gospel,Old-Time,Roots Music
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SUMMARY:Cigar Box Guitar Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Come out for a day full of live music ranging from country\, blues\, rock-n-roll\, pop\, folk & jazz genre. The performers are well known for their unique way of entertaining a crowd of people. One of the performers for this year’s festival will be coming all the way from Belgium. We will once again be entertained by the group Men Without Memories & Steve Arvey. We will have some new performers for all to enjoy
URL:https://www.blueridgemusicnc.com/event/cigar-box-guitar-music-festival/
LOCATION:Courthouse Square\, downtown Robbinsville\, 12 North Main Street\, Robbinsville\, NC\, 28771\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blues,Early Country Music,Featured,Folk
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SUMMARY:Festival Barn Concerts
DESCRIPTION: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 Folk School offers a wide range of events for students\, visitors\, and those who call Brasstown and the surrounding area home. \nTheir Festival Barn Concerts showcase a wonderful variety of music. These concerts happen Monday evenings\, May – September. \n2025 Concerts:\nMonday\, May 19 – Don Pedi (Festival Barn Season Kickoff)\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\n\nDon Pedi was born into a musical family in Chelsea\, Massachusetts. On weekends\, his grandfather\, who died before Don was born\, would close his barber shop for business\, and open his home in the back as a gathering place for family and friends to share homemade food\, fellowship and live music. Don’s grandfather played guitar\, mandolin and banjo. Don’s uncle Frank made his living singing and playing music. Another gifted singer is Don’s dad. He’ll burst into song at the drop of a hat. \nMonday\, May 26 – Aubrey Atwater & Elwood Donnely\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nAward-winning\, internationally acclaimed duo\, Aubrey Atwater and Elwood Donnelly present delightful programs of traditional American and Celtic folk songs and percussive dance. Elwood and Aubrey blend gorgeous harmonies and play an astonishing array of instruments including guitar\, Appalachian mountain dulcimer\, mandolin\, tin whistle\, harmonica\, banjo\, limberjacks\, and other surprises including a thrilling interpretation of freestyle Appalachian clog dancing. Their performance is appealing to all ages\, and with humor\, audience participation\, and a relaxed stage presence\, Aubrey and Elwood explain song origins to give more relevance to the material. Married since 1989\, Aubrey and Elwood perform widely in the United States and abroad and their fourteen recordings receive international airplay and streaming. \nMonday\, June 2 – Banjo Legend Riley Baugus & Dinner with the Ark Food Truck                                                  Dinner: 6:15 PM\, Concert: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nRiley Baugus is an acclaimed American old-time musician\, singer\, and instrument builder from Walkertown\, North Carolina. Rooted in the Regular Baptist singing tradition and mentored by old-time legends like Tommy Jarrell\, Baugus was deeply influenced by the Round Peak style. After 18 years as a welder and blacksmith\, he pursued music full-time\, performing internationally and collaborating with artists such as Alison Krauss\, Robert Plant\, and Willie Nelson. He contributed to the Cold Mountain soundtrack\, released several solo and collaborative albums\, and teaches widely. In March of 2025\, he was inducted into the Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame. \n“Baugus’ vocals sound like they’ve been echoing through the Appalachian Mountains for about 150 years. Quintessential American old-time music”. – Billboard\, 2006 \nMonday\, June 16 – Brenna MacMillan\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nOriginally from Winchester\, Kentucky\, Brenna MacMillan began playing banjo at the age of nine. Brenna performed frequently in the Lexington area which led to opening for J.D. Crowe and Bobby Osborne. Attending Berea College\, Brenna played with the Bluegrass Ensemble under Al White and was awarded the Red Foley Memorial Music Award in 2018. After graduating with a Chemistry degree\, concentration in Biochemistry\, Brenna moved to Nashville and started Theo & Brenna Band with her brother Theo. Their full bluegrass band toured for several years\, releasing two albums and now continue to play private gigs. Brenna plays with a variety of Nashville artists\, and can be seen making guest appearances around town and collaborating with musicians on social media. Brenna released her debut full-length solo album in 2024. \nMonday\, June 23 – Sara Grey\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nSara Grey grew up in rural New Hampshire and lived in Scotland for forty-six years. With her powerful voice and skillful banjo accompaniment\, she has sung\, taught\, and played her way throughout North America\, Europe\, Britain\, Ireland\, and Australia. Sara has made numerous recordings in the U.S. and Britain\, starting with critically acclaimed albums for Folk Legacy in the 1970s\, and is now taken over by the Smithsonian. Having spent the past fifty years studying the migration of old\, traditional British songs and ballads across the pond to America\, she has an immense repertoire that she loves to share. \nMonday\, June 30 – Les Gustafson-Zook with special guest Sadie Gustafson-Zook\, 7:00 PM– 8:00 PM\nLes is known nationally for his expressive and energetic autoharp playing. One of the world’s leading autoharp players\, he’s performed and given autoharp workshops at festivals across the country. \nSpecial guest\, [www.sadiegustafsonzook.com] Sadie Gustafson-Zook will be joining Les during his set to add her award-winning singer-songwriter and fiddling talents to the mix! \nLes is the 2001 and 2018 International Autoharp Champion at Winfield\, Kansas and the 1989 National Autoharp Champion. He’s also the 2023 Winner of the prestigious Mountain Laurel Autoharp Championships and was inducted into the Autoharp Hall of Fame in 2014. Before moving to Indiana\, he taught autoharp for five years at Linn Benton Community College in Corvallis\, OR and helped found and lead the Willamette Valley Autoharp Gathering during it’s 20 year history. \nMonday\, July 7 – Jonah Riddle & Carolina Express\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nFrom the hills of Western North Carolina\, two brothers set out to show the world their brand of bluegrass music\, as so many brother duets have done before them. Jonah\, age 20\, and Grayson\, age 15\, grew up playing gospel bluegrass in their church services. From the very beginning the brothers clung to the roots of the music\, something that many young pickers tend to overlook. The love for the music pushed Jonah to start his own band\, Jonah Riddle and Carolina Express. \nJonah takes care of banjo duties in the group\, playing a style that is quickly fading away in todays business. You can easily hear the Stanley\, Scruggs\, and Osborne influences in his sound\, the sounds of the pioneers! Grayson is on guitar and does all of the groups lead singing. Grayson’s style of guitar playing will take you back to the days of the great Jimmy Martin; strong\, steady rhythm\, full of all the runs that helps make bluegrass what it is! The Brothers father\, Benjie\, holds down upright bass duties for the band. \nMonday\, July 21 – Allie Jean\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nAllie Jean Burbrink is a folk musician whose first love is singing. She plays guitar\, clawhammer banjo\, harmonica\, piano\, ukulele\, old time fiddle\, mandolin\, piano\, upright bass\, feet\, or whatever other random instruments she finds interesting. She studied banjo with David Brose during her first trip to John C Campbell in 2011. Allie is best known for her work with The Whipstitch Sallies (folk/songwriter/bluegrass – Indiana)\, Frank & Allie Lee\, and The Freight Hoppers (old time – North Carolina). Her children’s folk album\, SING & PLAY ALL DAY\, was released in 2022. Her new record\, BLOOM AGAIN\, is a collection of 20 songs and tunes highlighting the contributions of women in old time and folk music. \nIn addition to performing\, Allie is a community music educator with a passion for personalized and collaborative music instruction. She has taught individuals and groups at Blue Ridge Old Time Music Week\, IBMA\, Indiana Fiddlers’ Gathering\, Hindman Settlement School\, local libraries\, music stores\, festivals\, camps\, her home\, and the Indiana Fiddle Frolic where she serves as program director. \nMonday\, August 4 – Mick Kinney & Friends\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nMick Kinney is a versatile musician and educator\, equally comfortable on many styles of fiddle\, country lap steel\, swing guitar\, old time banjo\, Cajun accordion\, or ragtime piano. His teaching experience includes several years at Swannanoa Gathering Old Time and Swing weeks\, a decade at Mars Hill University’s Blue Ridge Old Time and Roots of America\, Festival of American Fiddle Tunes\, Alabama Folk School\, and many other residencies. In addition to collecting and preserving Georgia traditional music he continues to record and perform with his sons as the Griddle Lickers and Hickhoppers\, and is on staff of the Frank Hamilton Folk School in his local Atlanta area. \nMonday\, August 11 – Newfound Gap\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nNewfound Gap is a rising band of young musicians who have already garnered several national accolades for their prodigious playing of Appalachian music.  The 4-piece band consists of clawhammer banjoist and vocalist Bayla (16) fiddler Sylvie (14)\, guitarist Judah (14) and bassist/mandolinist Emme (11). \nNewfound Gap has performed at Merlefest\, The Art of Music Festival\, Woodsongs\, The Earl Scruggs Festival\, The Blue Ridge Opry\, Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival\, and FloydFest\, just to name a few.  Bayla is a ’23-’24 fellow in From the  Top’s learning and media lab\, only the second traditional musician to ever be chosen for the program\, and she is the youngest musician to be endorsed by Gold Tone Music Group. \nMonday\, August 25 – Tina & Her Pony\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nIndie Appalachian Folk band Tina and Her Pony began in Asheville\, North Carolina\, USA in 2010.  Shortly thereafter\, they spent two years holed up in the high desert mountain town of Taos\, New Mexico becoming one of the iconic artist colony’s most beloved performing acts. \nIn a soundscape rich in folk and americana offerings Tina and Her Pony stands out with clarity and freshness. Harmonies\, arrangements\, lyrics and captivating vocals combine to create something greater than the sum of the pieces which\, taken individually\, are deceptively straightforward. The music chronicles complex emotional landscapes with the kind of wisdom and honesty required from roots music in its most distilled and cherished forms.  The pandemic brought much change and loss to Tina’s world\, and this is reflected in her fresh material\, a collection of songs that comprises her newest record\, “Marigolds” (2023). \nMonday\, September 8 – The Blue Ridge Rounders\, 7:00 PM– 8:00 PM\nBob and Amy Buckingham are The Blue Ridge Rounders! The Blue Ridge Rounders Upstate South Carolina are a string band that plays acoustic music including anything from high-energy dance music to blues to introspective Americana. They have been playing together since 2002. Their music reflects the history\, values and lifestyle that were so dominant in days gone by. With an edge from bluegrass and a deep respect for the musical traditions of the mountains\, the Rounders play a hard driving\, fun loving music with the depth of an ancient knowledge. \nThey are the 2006 and 2007 Mountain Music Champions and winners at the 2006 North Carolina State Fair Old Time band contest. The band plays throughout the region ranging from Virginia\, the Carolinas\, Tennessee and Georgia\, even playing as far north as Pennsylvania. They are featured at festivals and concerts through the summer months and also teach at workshops and week long music camps like Blue Ridge Music Week at Mars Hill College. \nMonday\, September 22 – The Lone Mountain Band\, 7:00 PM– 8:00 PM\nThe group has established itself as one of the top Bluegrass bands in the Tennessee Valley since it was formed in the late 90’s by former high school classmates Bobby Burns and Diana Phillips. Bobby Burns was born into a musical family. He plays many instruments\, but with the band\, he mostly plays the mandolin\, sometimes the fiddle\, or the guitar. Bobby has played in professional bands since his teenage years. He is a full-time luthier and repairman. Bobby sings lead and harmony vocals and does most of the MC work for the band. Diana Phillips was trained as a classical pianist. While in college in Virginia she was exposed to Bluegrass music and fell in love with it. After she moved back to Chattanooga\, she teamed up with Bobby Burns. Diana is also an excellent singer and songwriter. \nMonday\, September 29 – Resonant Rogues (Festival Barn Finale)\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM \nThe stage belongs to Resonant Rogues from Asheville. “Sparrow and Keith share a passion for movement and sound. Both traveled extensively throughout the U.S. — Keith by hopping freight trains\, Sparrow with a circus troupe. When the two met by chance in Asheville 10 years ago\, they combined their talents\, and the band was born. While they have explored styles genres around the globe\, current influences are classic country\, Appalachian old-time\, and vintage soul. \nThe Folk School features some of the finest regional and national acts performing eclectic roots music. We’ll have standard seating available\, first come first serve. We also have a family-focused social area of picnic tables in the back. You’re welcome to bring your dinner\, card games\, carving\, sewing project\, or set up on the grass and let your kids play.\nA donation of $5-15 per adult is suggested\, but all are welcome regardless of contribution. Folk School Students and Staff are not asked to donate. Any funds raised support traditional arts and help us strive for equitable pay for performers. \n*Lineup\, schedule\, and venue are subject to change\, for the most up to date details check the schedule at www.folkschool.org… \n\nAUDIENCE Faculty & Staff\, General Public\, Student\nCOST suggested $5-15 donation\, per adult\nFOLK SCHOOL LOCATIONS Festival Barn: John C. Campbell Folk School\, 1 Folk School Rd\, Brasstown\, NC 28902
URL:https://www.blueridgemusicnc.com/event/festival-barn-concerts/2025-09-08/
LOCATION:John C. Campbell Folk School Festival Barn\, 1 Folk School Rd\, Brasstown\, NC\, 28902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Americana,Ballad Singing,Bluegrass,Blues,Clogging,Contra Dancing,Early Country Music,Flatfoot,Folk,Gospel,Old-Time,Roots Music
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SUMMARY:Music in the Valle
DESCRIPTION:Valle Crucis Community Park welcomes locals and visitors to the park to enjoy live music from various local and regional musicians. \nFridays from 6:00 PM to dusk\, all summer long.\nValle Crucis Community Park is next to the Mast Store Annex\, near the Original Mast General Store in the historic village of Valle Crucis. Look for the wooden bear on a tree stump at the driveway entrance & be sure to drive slowly on the gravel road. \nThe park is sustained by visitor donations\, and a $5 or $10 parking donation is graciously encouraged. \n2025 Schedule:\n\nMay 30th Will Easter\nJune 13th Sammy Osmond & the No-Hellers\nJune 27th Rakish\nJuly 18th Jeff Little Trio\nJuly 25th Drew Foust & The Wheelhouse\nAugust 1st Midlife Trip\nAugust 15th Big Daddy Love\nAugust 22nd The Burnett Sisters Band\nSeptember 5th Ballads from Deep Gap: A Tribute to Doc Watson\n\nIn 1983\, members of the Valle Crucis Community joined forces to preserve a 12-acre tract of land along the Watauga River that was slated for development as a recreational vehicle campground. Their efforts were successful\, and the Valle Crucis Community Park was born. The park’s founders held a clear vision for the land: That it should remain undeveloped\, as a recreational and gathering space for the community\, in perpetuity. \nToday Valle Crucis Community Park has grown into a 28-acre destination for High Country residents as well as visitors to the area. The park is open to the public year-round and provides space for a variety of outdoor activities.
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LOCATION:Valle Crucis Community Park\, 2892 Broadstone Rd\, Banner Elk\, NC\, 28604\, United States
CATEGORIES:Americana,Ballad Singing,Bluegrass,Blues,Featured,Folk,Old-Time,Roots Music
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SUMMARY:Festival Barn Concerts
DESCRIPTION: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 Folk School offers a wide range of events for students\, visitors\, and those who call Brasstown and the surrounding area home. \nTheir Festival Barn Concerts showcase a wonderful variety of music. These concerts happen Monday evenings\, May – September. \n2025 Concerts:\nMonday\, May 19 – Don Pedi (Festival Barn Season Kickoff)\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\n\nDon Pedi was born into a musical family in Chelsea\, Massachusetts. On weekends\, his grandfather\, who died before Don was born\, would close his barber shop for business\, and open his home in the back as a gathering place for family and friends to share homemade food\, fellowship and live music. Don’s grandfather played guitar\, mandolin and banjo. Don’s uncle Frank made his living singing and playing music. Another gifted singer is Don’s dad. He’ll burst into song at the drop of a hat. \nMonday\, May 26 – Aubrey Atwater & Elwood Donnely\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nAward-winning\, internationally acclaimed duo\, Aubrey Atwater and Elwood Donnelly present delightful programs of traditional American and Celtic folk songs and percussive dance. Elwood and Aubrey blend gorgeous harmonies and play an astonishing array of instruments including guitar\, Appalachian mountain dulcimer\, mandolin\, tin whistle\, harmonica\, banjo\, limberjacks\, and other surprises including a thrilling interpretation of freestyle Appalachian clog dancing. Their performance is appealing to all ages\, and with humor\, audience participation\, and a relaxed stage presence\, Aubrey and Elwood explain song origins to give more relevance to the material. Married since 1989\, Aubrey and Elwood perform widely in the United States and abroad and their fourteen recordings receive international airplay and streaming. \nMonday\, June 2 – Banjo Legend Riley Baugus & Dinner with the Ark Food Truck                                                  Dinner: 6:15 PM\, Concert: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nRiley Baugus is an acclaimed American old-time musician\, singer\, and instrument builder from Walkertown\, North Carolina. Rooted in the Regular Baptist singing tradition and mentored by old-time legends like Tommy Jarrell\, Baugus was deeply influenced by the Round Peak style. After 18 years as a welder and blacksmith\, he pursued music full-time\, performing internationally and collaborating with artists such as Alison Krauss\, Robert Plant\, and Willie Nelson. He contributed to the Cold Mountain soundtrack\, released several solo and collaborative albums\, and teaches widely. In March of 2025\, he was inducted into the Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame. \n“Baugus’ vocals sound like they’ve been echoing through the Appalachian Mountains for about 150 years. Quintessential American old-time music”. – Billboard\, 2006 \nMonday\, June 16 – Brenna MacMillan\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nOriginally from Winchester\, Kentucky\, Brenna MacMillan began playing banjo at the age of nine. Brenna performed frequently in the Lexington area which led to opening for J.D. Crowe and Bobby Osborne. Attending Berea College\, Brenna played with the Bluegrass Ensemble under Al White and was awarded the Red Foley Memorial Music Award in 2018. After graduating with a Chemistry degree\, concentration in Biochemistry\, Brenna moved to Nashville and started Theo & Brenna Band with her brother Theo. Their full bluegrass band toured for several years\, releasing two albums and now continue to play private gigs. Brenna plays with a variety of Nashville artists\, and can be seen making guest appearances around town and collaborating with musicians on social media. Brenna released her debut full-length solo album in 2024. \nMonday\, June 23 – Sara Grey\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nSara Grey grew up in rural New Hampshire and lived in Scotland for forty-six years. With her powerful voice and skillful banjo accompaniment\, she has sung\, taught\, and played her way throughout North America\, Europe\, Britain\, Ireland\, and Australia. Sara has made numerous recordings in the U.S. and Britain\, starting with critically acclaimed albums for Folk Legacy in the 1970s\, and is now taken over by the Smithsonian. Having spent the past fifty years studying the migration of old\, traditional British songs and ballads across the pond to America\, she has an immense repertoire that she loves to share. \nMonday\, June 30 – Les Gustafson-Zook with special guest Sadie Gustafson-Zook\, 7:00 PM– 8:00 PM\nLes is known nationally for his expressive and energetic autoharp playing. One of the world’s leading autoharp players\, he’s performed and given autoharp workshops at festivals across the country. \nSpecial guest\, [www.sadiegustafsonzook.com] Sadie Gustafson-Zook will be joining Les during his set to add her award-winning singer-songwriter and fiddling talents to the mix! \nLes is the 2001 and 2018 International Autoharp Champion at Winfield\, Kansas and the 1989 National Autoharp Champion. He’s also the 2023 Winner of the prestigious Mountain Laurel Autoharp Championships and was inducted into the Autoharp Hall of Fame in 2014. Before moving to Indiana\, he taught autoharp for five years at Linn Benton Community College in Corvallis\, OR and helped found and lead the Willamette Valley Autoharp Gathering during it’s 20 year history. \nMonday\, July 7 – Jonah Riddle & Carolina Express\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nFrom the hills of Western North Carolina\, two brothers set out to show the world their brand of bluegrass music\, as so many brother duets have done before them. Jonah\, age 20\, and Grayson\, age 15\, grew up playing gospel bluegrass in their church services. From the very beginning the brothers clung to the roots of the music\, something that many young pickers tend to overlook. The love for the music pushed Jonah to start his own band\, Jonah Riddle and Carolina Express. \nJonah takes care of banjo duties in the group\, playing a style that is quickly fading away in todays business. You can easily hear the Stanley\, Scruggs\, and Osborne influences in his sound\, the sounds of the pioneers! Grayson is on guitar and does all of the groups lead singing. Grayson’s style of guitar playing will take you back to the days of the great Jimmy Martin; strong\, steady rhythm\, full of all the runs that helps make bluegrass what it is! The Brothers father\, Benjie\, holds down upright bass duties for the band. \nMonday\, July 21 – Allie Jean\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nAllie Jean Burbrink is a folk musician whose first love is singing. She plays guitar\, clawhammer banjo\, harmonica\, piano\, ukulele\, old time fiddle\, mandolin\, piano\, upright bass\, feet\, or whatever other random instruments she finds interesting. She studied banjo with David Brose during her first trip to John C Campbell in 2011. Allie is best known for her work with The Whipstitch Sallies (folk/songwriter/bluegrass – Indiana)\, Frank & Allie Lee\, and The Freight Hoppers (old time – North Carolina). Her children’s folk album\, SING & PLAY ALL DAY\, was released in 2022. Her new record\, BLOOM AGAIN\, is a collection of 20 songs and tunes highlighting the contributions of women in old time and folk music. \nIn addition to performing\, Allie is a community music educator with a passion for personalized and collaborative music instruction. She has taught individuals and groups at Blue Ridge Old Time Music Week\, IBMA\, Indiana Fiddlers’ Gathering\, Hindman Settlement School\, local libraries\, music stores\, festivals\, camps\, her home\, and the Indiana Fiddle Frolic where she serves as program director. \nMonday\, August 4 – Mick Kinney & Friends\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nMick Kinney is a versatile musician and educator\, equally comfortable on many styles of fiddle\, country lap steel\, swing guitar\, old time banjo\, Cajun accordion\, or ragtime piano. His teaching experience includes several years at Swannanoa Gathering Old Time and Swing weeks\, a decade at Mars Hill University’s Blue Ridge Old Time and Roots of America\, Festival of American Fiddle Tunes\, Alabama Folk School\, and many other residencies. In addition to collecting and preserving Georgia traditional music he continues to record and perform with his sons as the Griddle Lickers and Hickhoppers\, and is on staff of the Frank Hamilton Folk School in his local Atlanta area. \nMonday\, August 11 – Newfound Gap\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nNewfound Gap is a rising band of young musicians who have already garnered several national accolades for their prodigious playing of Appalachian music.  The 4-piece band consists of clawhammer banjoist and vocalist Bayla (16) fiddler Sylvie (14)\, guitarist Judah (14) and bassist/mandolinist Emme (11). \nNewfound Gap has performed at Merlefest\, The Art of Music Festival\, Woodsongs\, The Earl Scruggs Festival\, The Blue Ridge Opry\, Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival\, and FloydFest\, just to name a few.  Bayla is a ’23-’24 fellow in From the  Top’s learning and media lab\, only the second traditional musician to ever be chosen for the program\, and she is the youngest musician to be endorsed by Gold Tone Music Group. \nMonday\, August 25 – Tina & Her Pony\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nIndie Appalachian Folk band Tina and Her Pony began in Asheville\, North Carolina\, USA in 2010.  Shortly thereafter\, they spent two years holed up in the high desert mountain town of Taos\, New Mexico becoming one of the iconic artist colony’s most beloved performing acts. \nIn a soundscape rich in folk and americana offerings Tina and Her Pony stands out with clarity and freshness. Harmonies\, arrangements\, lyrics and captivating vocals combine to create something greater than the sum of the pieces which\, taken individually\, are deceptively straightforward. The music chronicles complex emotional landscapes with the kind of wisdom and honesty required from roots music in its most distilled and cherished forms.  The pandemic brought much change and loss to Tina’s world\, and this is reflected in her fresh material\, a collection of songs that comprises her newest record\, “Marigolds” (2023). \nMonday\, September 8 – The Blue Ridge Rounders\, 7:00 PM– 8:00 PM\nBob and Amy Buckingham are The Blue Ridge Rounders! The Blue Ridge Rounders Upstate South Carolina are a string band that plays acoustic music including anything from high-energy dance music to blues to introspective Americana. They have been playing together since 2002. Their music reflects the history\, values and lifestyle that were so dominant in days gone by. With an edge from bluegrass and a deep respect for the musical traditions of the mountains\, the Rounders play a hard driving\, fun loving music with the depth of an ancient knowledge. \nThey are the 2006 and 2007 Mountain Music Champions and winners at the 2006 North Carolina State Fair Old Time band contest. The band plays throughout the region ranging from Virginia\, the Carolinas\, Tennessee and Georgia\, even playing as far north as Pennsylvania. They are featured at festivals and concerts through the summer months and also teach at workshops and week long music camps like Blue Ridge Music Week at Mars Hill College. \nMonday\, September 22 – The Lone Mountain Band\, 7:00 PM– 8:00 PM\nThe group has established itself as one of the top Bluegrass bands in the Tennessee Valley since it was formed in the late 90’s by former high school classmates Bobby Burns and Diana Phillips. Bobby Burns was born into a musical family. He plays many instruments\, but with the band\, he mostly plays the mandolin\, sometimes the fiddle\, or the guitar. Bobby has played in professional bands since his teenage years. He is a full-time luthier and repairman. Bobby sings lead and harmony vocals and does most of the MC work for the band. Diana Phillips was trained as a classical pianist. While in college in Virginia she was exposed to Bluegrass music and fell in love with it. After she moved back to Chattanooga\, she teamed up with Bobby Burns. Diana is also an excellent singer and songwriter. \nMonday\, September 29 – Resonant Rogues (Festival Barn Finale)\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM \nThe stage belongs to Resonant Rogues from Asheville. “Sparrow and Keith share a passion for movement and sound. Both traveled extensively throughout the U.S. — Keith by hopping freight trains\, Sparrow with a circus troupe. When the two met by chance in Asheville 10 years ago\, they combined their talents\, and the band was born. While they have explored styles genres around the globe\, current influences are classic country\, Appalachian old-time\, and vintage soul. \nThe Folk School features some of the finest regional and national acts performing eclectic roots music. We’ll have standard seating available\, first come first serve. We also have a family-focused social area of picnic tables in the back. You’re welcome to bring your dinner\, card games\, carving\, sewing project\, or set up on the grass and let your kids play.\nA donation of $5-15 per adult is suggested\, but all are welcome regardless of contribution. Folk School Students and Staff are not asked to donate. Any funds raised support traditional arts and help us strive for equitable pay for performers. \n*Lineup\, schedule\, and venue are subject to change\, for the most up to date details check the schedule at www.folkschool.org… \n\nAUDIENCE Faculty & Staff\, General Public\, Student\nCOST suggested $5-15 donation\, per adult\nFOLK SCHOOL LOCATIONS Festival Barn: John C. Campbell Folk School\, 1 Folk School Rd\, Brasstown\, NC 28902
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LOCATION:John C. Campbell Folk School Festival Barn\, 1 Folk School Rd\, Brasstown\, NC\, 28902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Americana,Ballad Singing,Bluegrass,Blues,Clogging,Contra Dancing,Early Country Music,Flatfoot,Folk,Gospel,Old-Time,Roots Music
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SUMMARY:Earl Scruggs Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Earl Scruggs Music Festival honors the life and legacy of American icon and musical legend\, Earl Scruggs\, who was born in the small Flint Hill community of nearby Cleveland County\, NC. It was here in this region\, surrounded by a musical family and a host of influences\, where Mr. Scruggs laid the foundation for his influential and groundbreaking career. Best known for bringing the “Scruggs style” of playing the 5-string banjo to the world\, he crossed musical boundaries and collaborated with artists across musical genres\, creating an innovative body of work during his lifetime. \nBringing the best of bluegrass\, Americana\, and roots music together with fans who have a true appreciation for the music\, the Earl Scruggs Music Festival is a multi-day celebration of Mr. Scruggs’ incredible contributions and the rich musical culture of the region. Get Tickets here. \nThe Earl Scruggs Music Festival is presented in partnership with the Earl Scruggs Center\, a museum and cultural center located in Shelby\, NC\, and public radio WNCW-FM\, a flagship roots music station located at Isothermal Community College in Western North Carolina. The fourth inaugural festival will take place August 29-August 31\, 2025 at the impressive Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring\, NC. This unique venue\, set at the foot of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains offers onsite camping\, lodging\, restaurants\, experiences\, and much more. \nPerformers include: \nThe Wood Brothers \nThe War and Treaty \nNicholas Edward Williams \nHoller Choir \nTony Trishka’s Earl Jam \nAuthentic Unlimited \nAllison Krauss and Union Station ft. Jerry Douglas \nSam Bush \nSierra Hull \nTown Mountain \nUnspoken Tradition \nZoe & Cloyd \nNest of Singing Birds \nLaura Boosinger \nJosh Goforth \nNitty Gritty Dirt Band \nDel McCoury Band \nWatchHouse \nThe Earls of Leceister \nDarin & Brooke Aldridge \nDarren Nicholson Band \nClick here for the full lineup. \n\n\nTicket options\, packages\, and pricing are available through the festival’s website www.earlscruggsmusicfest.com.
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SUMMARY:Blue Ridge Music Center Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:From Memorial Day through Labor Day\, the Music Center hosts ticketed performances Saturday evenings in the amphitheater. \n2025 Concert Schedule. All Concert at 7:00 pm. \n\nMay 24: Amythyst Kiah\nMay 31: Melissa Carper\nJune 7: The Dirty Dozen Brass Band\nJune 14: Shadowgrass\nJune 21: Sierra Green & The Giants – NEW!\nJune 28: Wyatt Ellis\nJuly 5: Steep Canyon Rangers\nJuly 12: Lorena Guillén Tango Ensemble – NEW!\nJuly 19: Wonder Women of Country\nJuly 26: Jeff Little Trio – NEW!\nAugust 2: Donna the Buffalo – NEW!\nAugust 16: Sister Sadie – NEW!\nAugust 23: Paul Thorn – NEW!\nAugust 30: Del McCoury Band\n\nVisit BlueRidgeMusicCenter.com for times and ticket prices. \n 
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LOCATION:Blue Ridge Music Center\, 700 Foothills Road\, Galax\, VA\, 27433\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass,Blues,Early Country Music,Old-Time
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SUMMARY:Earl Scruggs Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Earl Scruggs Music Festival honors the life and legacy of American icon and musical legend\, Earl Scruggs\, who was born in the small Flint Hill community of nearby Cleveland County\, NC. It was here in this region\, surrounded by a musical family and a host of influences\, where Mr. Scruggs laid the foundation for his influential and groundbreaking career. Best known for bringing the “Scruggs style” of playing the 5-string banjo to the world\, he crossed musical boundaries and collaborated with artists across musical genres\, creating an innovative body of work during his lifetime. \nBringing the best of bluegrass\, Americana\, and roots music together with fans who have a true appreciation for the music\, the Earl Scruggs Music Festival is a multi-day celebration of Mr. Scruggs’ incredible contributions and the rich musical culture of the region. Get Tickets here. \nThe Earl Scruggs Music Festival is presented in partnership with the Earl Scruggs Center\, a museum and cultural center located in Shelby\, NC\, and public radio WNCW-FM\, a flagship roots music station located at Isothermal Community College in Western North Carolina. The fourth inaugural festival will take place August 29-August 31\, 2025 at the impressive Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring\, NC. This unique venue\, set at the foot of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains offers onsite camping\, lodging\, restaurants\, experiences\, and much more. \nPerformers include: \nThe Wood Brothers \nThe War and Treaty \nNicholas Edward Williams \nHoller Choir \nTony Trishka’s Earl Jam \nAuthentic Unlimited \nAllison Krauss and Union Station ft. Jerry Douglas \nSam Bush \nSierra Hull \nTown Mountain \nUnspoken Tradition \nZoe & Cloyd \nNest of Singing Birds \nLaura Boosinger \nJosh Goforth \nNitty Gritty Dirt Band \nDel McCoury Band \nWatchHouse \nThe Earls of Leceister \nDarin & Brooke Aldridge \nDarren Nicholson Band \nClick here for the full lineup. \n\n\nTicket options\, packages\, and pricing are available through the festival’s website www.earlscruggsmusicfest.com.
URL:https://www.blueridgemusicnc.com/event/earl-scruggs-music-festival/2025-08-30/
LOCATION:Tryon International Equestrian Center\, 4066 Pea Ridge Road\, Mill Spring\, NC\, 28756\, United States
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SUMMARY:Earl Scruggs Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Earl Scruggs Music Festival honors the life and legacy of American icon and musical legend\, Earl Scruggs\, who was born in the small Flint Hill community of nearby Cleveland County\, NC. It was here in this region\, surrounded by a musical family and a host of influences\, where Mr. Scruggs laid the foundation for his influential and groundbreaking career. Best known for bringing the “Scruggs style” of playing the 5-string banjo to the world\, he crossed musical boundaries and collaborated with artists across musical genres\, creating an innovative body of work during his lifetime. \nBringing the best of bluegrass\, Americana\, and roots music together with fans who have a true appreciation for the music\, the Earl Scruggs Music Festival is a multi-day celebration of Mr. Scruggs’ incredible contributions and the rich musical culture of the region. Get Tickets here. \nThe Earl Scruggs Music Festival is presented in partnership with the Earl Scruggs Center\, a museum and cultural center located in Shelby\, NC\, and public radio WNCW-FM\, a flagship roots music station located at Isothermal Community College in Western North Carolina. The fourth inaugural festival will take place August 29-August 31\, 2025 at the impressive Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring\, NC. This unique venue\, set at the foot of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains offers onsite camping\, lodging\, restaurants\, experiences\, and much more. \nPerformers include: \nThe Wood Brothers \nThe War and Treaty \nNicholas Edward Williams \nHoller Choir \nTony Trishka’s Earl Jam \nAuthentic Unlimited \nAllison Krauss and Union Station ft. Jerry Douglas \nSam Bush \nSierra Hull \nTown Mountain \nUnspoken Tradition \nZoe & Cloyd \nNest of Singing Birds \nLaura Boosinger \nJosh Goforth \nNitty Gritty Dirt Band \nDel McCoury Band \nWatchHouse \nThe Earls of Leceister \nDarin & Brooke Aldridge \nDarren Nicholson Band \nClick here for the full lineup. \n\n\nTicket options\, packages\, and pricing are available through the festival’s website www.earlscruggsmusicfest.com.
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SUMMARY:Festival Barn Concerts
DESCRIPTION: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 Folk School offers a wide range of events for students\, visitors\, and those who call Brasstown and the surrounding area home. \nTheir Festival Barn Concerts showcase a wonderful variety of music. These concerts happen Monday evenings\, May – September. \n2025 Concerts:\nMonday\, May 19 – Don Pedi (Festival Barn Season Kickoff)\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\n\nDon Pedi was born into a musical family in Chelsea\, Massachusetts. On weekends\, his grandfather\, who died before Don was born\, would close his barber shop for business\, and open his home in the back as a gathering place for family and friends to share homemade food\, fellowship and live music. Don’s grandfather played guitar\, mandolin and banjo. Don’s uncle Frank made his living singing and playing music. Another gifted singer is Don’s dad. He’ll burst into song at the drop of a hat. \nMonday\, May 26 – Aubrey Atwater & Elwood Donnely\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nAward-winning\, internationally acclaimed duo\, Aubrey Atwater and Elwood Donnelly present delightful programs of traditional American and Celtic folk songs and percussive dance. Elwood and Aubrey blend gorgeous harmonies and play an astonishing array of instruments including guitar\, Appalachian mountain dulcimer\, mandolin\, tin whistle\, harmonica\, banjo\, limberjacks\, and other surprises including a thrilling interpretation of freestyle Appalachian clog dancing. Their performance is appealing to all ages\, and with humor\, audience participation\, and a relaxed stage presence\, Aubrey and Elwood explain song origins to give more relevance to the material. Married since 1989\, Aubrey and Elwood perform widely in the United States and abroad and their fourteen recordings receive international airplay and streaming. \nMonday\, June 2 – Banjo Legend Riley Baugus & Dinner with the Ark Food Truck                                                  Dinner: 6:15 PM\, Concert: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nRiley Baugus is an acclaimed American old-time musician\, singer\, and instrument builder from Walkertown\, North Carolina. Rooted in the Regular Baptist singing tradition and mentored by old-time legends like Tommy Jarrell\, Baugus was deeply influenced by the Round Peak style. After 18 years as a welder and blacksmith\, he pursued music full-time\, performing internationally and collaborating with artists such as Alison Krauss\, Robert Plant\, and Willie Nelson. He contributed to the Cold Mountain soundtrack\, released several solo and collaborative albums\, and teaches widely. In March of 2025\, he was inducted into the Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame. \n“Baugus’ vocals sound like they’ve been echoing through the Appalachian Mountains for about 150 years. Quintessential American old-time music”. – Billboard\, 2006 \nMonday\, June 16 – Brenna MacMillan\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nOriginally from Winchester\, Kentucky\, Brenna MacMillan began playing banjo at the age of nine. Brenna performed frequently in the Lexington area which led to opening for J.D. Crowe and Bobby Osborne. Attending Berea College\, Brenna played with the Bluegrass Ensemble under Al White and was awarded the Red Foley Memorial Music Award in 2018. After graduating with a Chemistry degree\, concentration in Biochemistry\, Brenna moved to Nashville and started Theo & Brenna Band with her brother Theo. Their full bluegrass band toured for several years\, releasing two albums and now continue to play private gigs. Brenna plays with a variety of Nashville artists\, and can be seen making guest appearances around town and collaborating with musicians on social media. Brenna released her debut full-length solo album in 2024. \nMonday\, June 23 – Sara Grey\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nSara Grey grew up in rural New Hampshire and lived in Scotland for forty-six years. With her powerful voice and skillful banjo accompaniment\, she has sung\, taught\, and played her way throughout North America\, Europe\, Britain\, Ireland\, and Australia. Sara has made numerous recordings in the U.S. and Britain\, starting with critically acclaimed albums for Folk Legacy in the 1970s\, and is now taken over by the Smithsonian. Having spent the past fifty years studying the migration of old\, traditional British songs and ballads across the pond to America\, she has an immense repertoire that she loves to share. \nMonday\, June 30 – Les Gustafson-Zook with special guest Sadie Gustafson-Zook\, 7:00 PM– 8:00 PM\nLes is known nationally for his expressive and energetic autoharp playing. One of the world’s leading autoharp players\, he’s performed and given autoharp workshops at festivals across the country. \nSpecial guest\, [www.sadiegustafsonzook.com] Sadie Gustafson-Zook will be joining Les during his set to add her award-winning singer-songwriter and fiddling talents to the mix! \nLes is the 2001 and 2018 International Autoharp Champion at Winfield\, Kansas and the 1989 National Autoharp Champion. He’s also the 2023 Winner of the prestigious Mountain Laurel Autoharp Championships and was inducted into the Autoharp Hall of Fame in 2014. Before moving to Indiana\, he taught autoharp for five years at Linn Benton Community College in Corvallis\, OR and helped found and lead the Willamette Valley Autoharp Gathering during it’s 20 year history. \nMonday\, July 7 – Jonah Riddle & Carolina Express\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nFrom the hills of Western North Carolina\, two brothers set out to show the world their brand of bluegrass music\, as so many brother duets have done before them. Jonah\, age 20\, and Grayson\, age 15\, grew up playing gospel bluegrass in their church services. From the very beginning the brothers clung to the roots of the music\, something that many young pickers tend to overlook. The love for the music pushed Jonah to start his own band\, Jonah Riddle and Carolina Express. \nJonah takes care of banjo duties in the group\, playing a style that is quickly fading away in todays business. You can easily hear the Stanley\, Scruggs\, and Osborne influences in his sound\, the sounds of the pioneers! Grayson is on guitar and does all of the groups lead singing. Grayson’s style of guitar playing will take you back to the days of the great Jimmy Martin; strong\, steady rhythm\, full of all the runs that helps make bluegrass what it is! The Brothers father\, Benjie\, holds down upright bass duties for the band. \nMonday\, July 21 – Allie Jean\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nAllie Jean Burbrink is a folk musician whose first love is singing. She plays guitar\, clawhammer banjo\, harmonica\, piano\, ukulele\, old time fiddle\, mandolin\, piano\, upright bass\, feet\, or whatever other random instruments she finds interesting. She studied banjo with David Brose during her first trip to John C Campbell in 2011. Allie is best known for her work with The Whipstitch Sallies (folk/songwriter/bluegrass – Indiana)\, Frank & Allie Lee\, and The Freight Hoppers (old time – North Carolina). Her children’s folk album\, SING & PLAY ALL DAY\, was released in 2022. Her new record\, BLOOM AGAIN\, is a collection of 20 songs and tunes highlighting the contributions of women in old time and folk music. \nIn addition to performing\, Allie is a community music educator with a passion for personalized and collaborative music instruction. She has taught individuals and groups at Blue Ridge Old Time Music Week\, IBMA\, Indiana Fiddlers’ Gathering\, Hindman Settlement School\, local libraries\, music stores\, festivals\, camps\, her home\, and the Indiana Fiddle Frolic where she serves as program director. \nMonday\, August 4 – Mick Kinney & Friends\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nMick Kinney is a versatile musician and educator\, equally comfortable on many styles of fiddle\, country lap steel\, swing guitar\, old time banjo\, Cajun accordion\, or ragtime piano. His teaching experience includes several years at Swannanoa Gathering Old Time and Swing weeks\, a decade at Mars Hill University’s Blue Ridge Old Time and Roots of America\, Festival of American Fiddle Tunes\, Alabama Folk School\, and many other residencies. In addition to collecting and preserving Georgia traditional music he continues to record and perform with his sons as the Griddle Lickers and Hickhoppers\, and is on staff of the Frank Hamilton Folk School in his local Atlanta area. \nMonday\, August 11 – Newfound Gap\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nNewfound Gap is a rising band of young musicians who have already garnered several national accolades for their prodigious playing of Appalachian music.  The 4-piece band consists of clawhammer banjoist and vocalist Bayla (16) fiddler Sylvie (14)\, guitarist Judah (14) and bassist/mandolinist Emme (11). \nNewfound Gap has performed at Merlefest\, The Art of Music Festival\, Woodsongs\, The Earl Scruggs Festival\, The Blue Ridge Opry\, Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival\, and FloydFest\, just to name a few.  Bayla is a ’23-’24 fellow in From the  Top’s learning and media lab\, only the second traditional musician to ever be chosen for the program\, and she is the youngest musician to be endorsed by Gold Tone Music Group. \nMonday\, August 25 – Tina & Her Pony\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nIndie Appalachian Folk band Tina and Her Pony began in Asheville\, North Carolina\, USA in 2010.  Shortly thereafter\, they spent two years holed up in the high desert mountain town of Taos\, New Mexico becoming one of the iconic artist colony’s most beloved performing acts. \nIn a soundscape rich in folk and americana offerings Tina and Her Pony stands out with clarity and freshness. Harmonies\, arrangements\, lyrics and captivating vocals combine to create something greater than the sum of the pieces which\, taken individually\, are deceptively straightforward. The music chronicles complex emotional landscapes with the kind of wisdom and honesty required from roots music in its most distilled and cherished forms.  The pandemic brought much change and loss to Tina’s world\, and this is reflected in her fresh material\, a collection of songs that comprises her newest record\, “Marigolds” (2023). \nMonday\, September 8 – The Blue Ridge Rounders\, 7:00 PM– 8:00 PM\nBob and Amy Buckingham are The Blue Ridge Rounders! The Blue Ridge Rounders Upstate South Carolina are a string band that plays acoustic music including anything from high-energy dance music to blues to introspective Americana. They have been playing together since 2002. Their music reflects the history\, values and lifestyle that were so dominant in days gone by. With an edge from bluegrass and a deep respect for the musical traditions of the mountains\, the Rounders play a hard driving\, fun loving music with the depth of an ancient knowledge. \nThey are the 2006 and 2007 Mountain Music Champions and winners at the 2006 North Carolina State Fair Old Time band contest. The band plays throughout the region ranging from Virginia\, the Carolinas\, Tennessee and Georgia\, even playing as far north as Pennsylvania. They are featured at festivals and concerts through the summer months and also teach at workshops and week long music camps like Blue Ridge Music Week at Mars Hill College. \nMonday\, September 22 – The Lone Mountain Band\, 7:00 PM– 8:00 PM\nThe group has established itself as one of the top Bluegrass bands in the Tennessee Valley since it was formed in the late 90’s by former high school classmates Bobby Burns and Diana Phillips. Bobby Burns was born into a musical family. He plays many instruments\, but with the band\, he mostly plays the mandolin\, sometimes the fiddle\, or the guitar. Bobby has played in professional bands since his teenage years. He is a full-time luthier and repairman. Bobby sings lead and harmony vocals and does most of the MC work for the band. Diana Phillips was trained as a classical pianist. While in college in Virginia she was exposed to Bluegrass music and fell in love with it. After she moved back to Chattanooga\, she teamed up with Bobby Burns. Diana is also an excellent singer and songwriter. \nMonday\, September 29 – Resonant Rogues (Festival Barn Finale)\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM \nThe stage belongs to Resonant Rogues from Asheville. “Sparrow and Keith share a passion for movement and sound. Both traveled extensively throughout the U.S. — Keith by hopping freight trains\, Sparrow with a circus troupe. When the two met by chance in Asheville 10 years ago\, they combined their talents\, and the band was born. While they have explored styles genres around the globe\, current influences are classic country\, Appalachian old-time\, and vintage soul. \nThe Folk School features some of the finest regional and national acts performing eclectic roots music. We’ll have standard seating available\, first come first serve. We also have a family-focused social area of picnic tables in the back. You’re welcome to bring your dinner\, card games\, carving\, sewing project\, or set up on the grass and let your kids play.\nA donation of $5-15 per adult is suggested\, but all are welcome regardless of contribution. Folk School Students and Staff are not asked to donate. Any funds raised support traditional arts and help us strive for equitable pay for performers. \n*Lineup\, schedule\, and venue are subject to change\, for the most up to date details check the schedule at www.folkschool.org… \n\nAUDIENCE Faculty & Staff\, General Public\, Student\nCOST suggested $5-15 donation\, per adult\nFOLK SCHOOL LOCATIONS Festival Barn: John C. Campbell Folk School\, 1 Folk School Rd\, Brasstown\, NC 28902
URL:https://www.blueridgemusicnc.com/event/festival-barn-concerts/2025-08-25/
LOCATION:John C. Campbell Folk School Festival Barn\, 1 Folk School Rd\, Brasstown\, NC\, 28902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Americana,Ballad Singing,Bluegrass,Blues,Clogging,Contra Dancing,Early Country Music,Flatfoot,Folk,Gospel,Old-Time,Roots Music
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