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SUMMARY:Bluegrass at Altapass: Bluegrass and Bluegrass Gospel Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2nd Annual Bluegrass at Altapass Festival\, a weekend celebration of traditional bluegrass and bluegrass gospel music set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Taking place Saturday and Sunday\, May 2–3\, 2026\, this year’s festival has grown into a two-day event\, featuring an expanded lineup of talented regional musicians\, along with two special performances from area music students and a heartfelt gospel singalong. \nFestivities will be held in the Orchard’s scenic music pavilion\, where rolling mountain views and live music come together in a way that’s hard to beat. Saturday’s schedule runs from 10 AM to 4 PM\, and Sunday from 11 AM to 4 PM—plenty of time to settle in\, soak up the sounds\, and enjoy the atmosphere. \nThis year’s lineup includes: \nSaturday\nNewland JAM Students\nHillbilly Aliens\nFully Persuaded\nRhonda Gouge & Keepin’ time\nBuffalo Cove\nSmall Town Anthem \nSunday\nHymn Sing-Along\nBlessed Beyond Measure\nNo Name But His\nToe River Arts TAPS Students
URL:https://www.blueridgemusicnc.com/event/bluegrass-at-altapass-bluegrass-and-bluegrass-gospel-music-festival/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:Orchard at Altapass\, 1025 Orchard Road\, Spruce Pine\, NC\, 28777\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass,Clogging,Featured,Gospel,Old-Time
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SUMMARY:Christian Harmony with the Cherokee Language Repertory Choir
DESCRIPTION:We will have a brief pronunciation workshop and singing school followed by 45 minutes of Cherokee-English singing. We will break for snacks\, then conclude with an English singing session. All singers of any experience level are welcome. We will be singing from the dark red cover book for English. Bilingual copies provided. \n  \nCullowhee Baptist Church \nInfo Contact: Sara Hopkins\, slsnyder@wcu.edu
URL:https://www.blueridgemusicnc.com/event/christian-harmony-with-the-cherokee-language-repertory-choir/
LOCATION:Cullowhee Baptist Church\, 148 Central Drive\, Cullowhee\, NC\, 28723\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cherokee Music and Dance,Featured,Shaped-Note Singing
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SUMMARY:Flat Bridge
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \nFlat Bridge\, featuring Emma Rast (fiddle) and Daniel Ullom (mandolin)\, will play on May 3rd as part of the Cowee School Concert Series. \nTickets for this concert are donation-based and support Cowee School. \nLearn more about the Cowee School Concert Series here. \n 
URL:https://www.blueridgemusicnc.com/event/flat-bridge/
LOCATION:Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center\, 51 Cowee School Dr\, Franklin\, NC\, 28734\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass,Featured
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