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SUMMARY:Blue Ridge Old-Time Music Week
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nThe 34th Blue Ridge Old-Time Music Week (BROTMW) will be held on the campus of Mars Hill University June 7-13\, 2025. \nThe schedule offers an intensive morning class each day for fiddle\, banjo\, guitar\, mandolin\, singing\, mountain dulcimer\, and an all-instrument rhythm and repertoire ensemble.  Afternoon mini-classes are available a la carte\, and range from flatfooting to shape note singing\, and many things in between!  Each evening offers a concert set featuring our wonderful instructors and staff\, and a square dance on Friday to wrap up the week.  \nPerhaps most importantly\, there are many opportunities to jam throughout the day and night\, for both beginner and advanced players.  Making music together is what it’s all about\, and you will find a mix of open jams\, fast and slow\, led by instructors and students alike. \n*Registration opens December 1st\, 2025. \nClasses and Teacher include: \n\nIntermedia Fiddle – Tricia Spencer\nAdvanced Fiddle – Amy Alvey\nBeginning Banjo – Sam Gleaves\nIntermediate Banjo – Evie Ladin\nAdvanced Banjo – Rachel Eddy\nIntermediate Guitar – Josh Goforth\nAdvanced Rhythm Guitar – Melissa DuPuy\nDulcimer – Don Pedi\nMandolin – Lloyd Wright\nEarly Intermediate Ensemble – Amy Buckingham\nRhythm & Repertoire – Jason Cade and Rob McMaken\nArt/Watercolor – Howard Rains\nLouvin Brothers Harmony Singing – Kari Sickenberger\n\nVisit here for the full schedule and more details. \n 
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LOCATION:Mars Hill University\, 100 Athletic Street\, Mars Hill\, NC\, 28754\, United States
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SUMMARY:Community Jam - Crown Restaurant
DESCRIPTION:The Folk School sponsors the Community Jam every Thursday at the Crown Restaurant. From 7-9 p.m. folks gather around the fire to play acoustic music outside while enjoying a breathtaking view of Brasstown. Beginners are encouraged to join in by playing along with simple chords or picking out the melody with help from others in the circle. The Folk School schedules a rotating cast of musicians who host the sessions; each week is different. Genres can range from old-time to Celtic harp and whistle to classic country and bluegrass\, all in the same evening! The Crown is located at 135 Emily Lane\, a short stroll from the Folk School. In case of inclement weather\, the jam will proceed inside Kula Wellness about 20 yards away. For more info about the jam\, please contact music@folkschool.org
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LOCATION:The Crown Restaurant\, 135 Emily Ln.\, Brasstown\, NC\, 28902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass,Early Country Music,Featured,Old-Time
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SUMMARY:Weekly Jam Sessions at the Jones House
DESCRIPTION:Every Thursday evening from 7-10 PM\, join local and visiting musicians at the Jones House for an old-time jam session. Bring your banjo\, fiddle\, guitar\, mandolin – or whatever old-time acoustic instrument you have – and spend a few hours playing along with fellow musicians of all skill levels and backgrounds. On warm evenings\, circle up on the Jones House lawn and porch; on cooler evenings\, move the things indoors to the parlor and galleries. Guests and visitors are welcome to observe and enjoy the music\, but are asked to be respectful of the musicians. After catching up and choosing a key the music will begin\, with the last call for tunes coming around 9:45. \n\n\n\nJams are not held on holidays and may be cancelled on days of inclement weather. Please call the Jones House at 828-268-6280 if you have any questions.
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LOCATION:Jones House Cultural Center\, 604 West King Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
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