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SUMMARY:Concerts at Union Mills Learning Center
DESCRIPTION:We host a variety of artists at our music programs each month.  The evening begins with a meal offered for $6 at 6 pm and music begins at 7 pm. \nThere’s no admission charge for the music.  A tip jar is available for the bands and is appreciated.  Bands rely on these tips for travel and performing expenses. \nThe 2026 Music Schedule is:\nMar 6………….Wiregrass\nMar 13…………Carley Arrowood Band\nMar 20………..Green Grasscutters\nApr 3…………..Good Friday – No Concert\nApr 17………….Possum Creek\nMay 1………….Randy Flack\nMay 15…………Good Ol’ Boys\nMay 29………..David Wiseman\nJun 6 **……….Neon Moon\nJun 20 **……..Rented Mules\nJun 26………….The New Primitive\nJul 10…………..Cover Crop\nJul 24…………..Jordan River Band\nAug 8 **………Rented Mules\nAug 21………….Green Grasscutters\nSep 11………….Possum Creek\nSep 25…………Neon Moon\nOct 2…………..Randy Flack\nOct 17 **……..Rented Mules\nOct 30…………Good Ol’ Boys\nNov 6…………..David Wiseman\nNov 20…………JackTown Ramblers\nDec 4…………..Wiregrass \n  \n** = Saturday concert\nTBD = To Be Determined
URL:https://www.blueridgemusicnc.com/event/concerts-at-union-mills/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Union Mills Learning Center\, 6495 Hudlow Road\, Union Mills\, NC\, 28167\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jam Sessions at the Barber Shop
DESCRIPTION:  \nOne of the more quaint musical venues in the Blue Ridge region is the tiny Drexel Barber Shop in the little town of Drexel. The shop features a very informal jam session. Thursday\, Friday\, and Saturday\, around 11:00 am‚ the guys at the barber shop generally put aside their scissors‚ shears‚ and combs and grab their instruments for a few hours of picking. Thursday and Friday are a mix of gospel and country\, while Saturday is bluegrass all day. This event occurs year-round on most‚ but not all‚ Saturday afternoons. \n  \n\n  \nRound out your visit to the Drexel Barber Shop by exploring these nearby towns and attractions. \nLawrence Anthony‚ the driving force behind the jam‚ passed away in December of 2009. Anthony’s son has set up a nonprofit account to repair and keep the shop open for the sake of the music and as a memorial to Anthony. Donations can be sent to the “Barber Shop Preservation Fund‚” c/o First Citizens Bank‚ Valdese‚ NC; taken to the barbershop; or sent to the Barber Shop Fund‚ 2744 Monarch Dr.‚ Charlotte‚ NC.
URL:https://www.blueridgemusicnc.com/event/jam-sessions-at-the-barber-shop/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:The Drexel Barber Shop\, 100 South Main Street\, Drexel\, NC\, 28619\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass,Early Country Music,Gospel,Old-Time
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SUMMARY:Cullowhee Friends & Family Reunion
DESCRIPTION:Cullowhee creates “mountain rock” music with roots at Western Carolina University.\nCullowhee is the name of the small town in North Carolina that’s the home of Western Carolina University. It’s also the name chosen by a group of musicians who started a band there in 1974. The band lasted until 1984. \nStarting as a trio\, Edwards\, Clark\, and Flynn\, the band grew to six pieces and created a musical sound they called “Mountain Rock” – a combination of folk\, country\, gospel\, pop and rock. They were “Americana” before there WAS “Americana.” \nEach band member wrote songs encompassing styles including pop\, rock\, country\, folk\, jazz\, reggae\, and other styles\, and played a multitude of musical instruments. Every set featured segments by each member – a show within a show. The mixture of personality\, music\, comedy\, and sincerity made a connection with many audiences. \nCullowhee lives on through the music and love of their fans.
URL:https://www.blueridgemusicnc.com/event/cullowhee-friends-family-reunion/
LOCATION:White Horse Black Mountain\, 105 Montreat Road\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Americana,Featured,Folk,Gospel
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SUMMARY:Swain County Heritage Festival
DESCRIPTION:Come and celebrate Appalachian Mountain Heritage in the Great Smoky Mountains. \nThe Swain County Annual Heritage Day Festival is held on Friday and Saturday before Memorial Day in Bryson City\, NC. \nHappening May 22 & 23\, 2026\, at Riverfront Park\, the festival is celebrating its 30th year. \nFriday evening will feature Southern gospel music\, including Brian Burchfield\, The Barnes Family\, Betty Barnes\, Dyer Family Gospels\, and more. \nSaturday will be a big day with bluegrass\, folk\, and country music\, plus clog dancing! \nThe Asheville Junction Band and One Touch Trio Band are just a sampling of the musicians. \nBring the whole family for art\, crafts\, food\, and games. Admission is free. Be sure to bring a chair! \nThe Swain County Heritage Festival is a non-profit event\, organized by volunteers. \nFor more information\, visit the Swain County Heritage Festival Facebook page.
URL:https://www.blueridgemusicnc.com/event/swain-county-heritage-festival/2026-05-22/
LOCATION:Riverfront Park\, Bryson City\, 101 Mitchell Street\, Bryson City\, NC\, 28713\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass,Clogging,Early Country Music,Featured,Gospel
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SUMMARY:Swain County Heritage Festival
DESCRIPTION:Come and celebrate Appalachian Mountain Heritage in the Great Smoky Mountains. \nThe Swain County Annual Heritage Day Festival is held on Friday and Saturday before Memorial Day in Bryson City\, NC. \nHappening May 22 & 23\, 2026\, at Riverfront Park\, the festival is celebrating its 30th year. \nFriday evening will feature Southern gospel music\, including Brian Burchfield\, The Barnes Family\, Betty Barnes\, Dyer Family Gospels\, and more. \nSaturday will be a big day with bluegrass\, folk\, and country music\, plus clog dancing! \nThe Asheville Junction Band and One Touch Trio Band are just a sampling of the musicians. \nBring the whole family for art\, crafts\, food\, and games. Admission is free. Be sure to bring a chair! \nThe Swain County Heritage Festival is a non-profit event\, organized by volunteers. \nFor more information\, visit the Swain County Heritage Festival Facebook page.
URL:https://www.blueridgemusicnc.com/event/swain-county-heritage-festival/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Riverfront Park\, Bryson City\, 101 Mitchell Street\, Bryson City\, NC\, 28713\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass,Clogging,Early Country Music,Featured,Gospel
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SUMMARY:Jam Sessions at the Barber Shop
DESCRIPTION:  \nOne of the more quaint musical venues in the Blue Ridge region is the tiny Drexel Barber Shop in the little town of Drexel. The shop features a very informal jam session. Thursday\, Friday\, and Saturday\, around 11:00 am‚ the guys at the barber shop generally put aside their scissors‚ shears‚ and combs and grab their instruments for a few hours of picking. Thursday and Friday are a mix of gospel and country\, while Saturday is bluegrass all day. This event occurs year-round on most‚ but not all‚ Saturday afternoons. \n  \n\n  \nRound out your visit to the Drexel Barber Shop by exploring these nearby towns and attractions. \nLawrence Anthony‚ the driving force behind the jam‚ passed away in December of 2009. Anthony’s son has set up a nonprofit account to repair and keep the shop open for the sake of the music and as a memorial to Anthony. Donations can be sent to the “Barber Shop Preservation Fund‚” c/o First Citizens Bank‚ Valdese‚ NC; taken to the barbershop; or sent to the Barber Shop Fund‚ 2744 Monarch Dr.‚ Charlotte‚ NC.
URL:https://www.blueridgemusicnc.com/event/jam-sessions-at-the-barber-shop/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:The Drexel Barber Shop\, 100 South Main Street\, Drexel\, NC\, 28619\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass,Early Country Music,Gospel,Old-Time
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SUMMARY:Concerts at Union Mills Learning Center
DESCRIPTION:We host a variety of artists at our music programs each month.  The evening begins with a meal offered for $6 at 6 pm and music begins at 7 pm. \nThere’s no admission charge for the music.  A tip jar is available for the bands and is appreciated.  Bands rely on these tips for travel and performing expenses. \nThe 2026 Music Schedule is:\nMar 6………….Wiregrass\nMar 13…………Carley Arrowood Band\nMar 20………..Green Grasscutters\nApr 3…………..Good Friday – No Concert\nApr 17………….Possum Creek\nMay 1………….Randy Flack\nMay 15…………Good Ol’ Boys\nMay 29………..David Wiseman\nJun 6 **……….Neon Moon\nJun 20 **……..Rented Mules\nJun 26………….The New Primitive\nJul 10…………..Cover Crop\nJul 24…………..Jordan River Band\nAug 8 **………Rented Mules\nAug 21………….Green Grasscutters\nSep 11………….Possum Creek\nSep 25…………Neon Moon\nOct 2…………..Randy Flack\nOct 17 **……..Rented Mules\nOct 30…………Good Ol’ Boys\nNov 6…………..David Wiseman\nNov 20…………JackTown Ramblers\nDec 4…………..Wiregrass \n  \n** = Saturday concert\nTBD = To Be Determined
URL:https://www.blueridgemusicnc.com/event/concerts-at-union-mills/2026-05-29/
LOCATION:Union Mills Learning Center\, 6495 Hudlow Road\, Union Mills\, NC\, 28167\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass,Featured,Gospel
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SUMMARY:Jam Sessions at the Barber Shop
DESCRIPTION:  \nOne of the more quaint musical venues in the Blue Ridge region is the tiny Drexel Barber Shop in the little town of Drexel. The shop features a very informal jam session. Thursday\, Friday\, and Saturday\, around 11:00 am‚ the guys at the barber shop generally put aside their scissors‚ shears‚ and combs and grab their instruments for a few hours of picking. Thursday and Friday are a mix of gospel and country\, while Saturday is bluegrass all day. This event occurs year-round on most‚ but not all‚ Saturday afternoons. \n  \n\n  \nRound out your visit to the Drexel Barber Shop by exploring these nearby towns and attractions. \nLawrence Anthony‚ the driving force behind the jam‚ passed away in December of 2009. Anthony’s son has set up a nonprofit account to repair and keep the shop open for the sake of the music and as a memorial to Anthony. Donations can be sent to the “Barber Shop Preservation Fund‚” c/o First Citizens Bank‚ Valdese‚ NC; taken to the barbershop; or sent to the Barber Shop Fund‚ 2744 Monarch Dr.‚ Charlotte‚ NC.
URL:https://www.blueridgemusicnc.com/event/jam-sessions-at-the-barber-shop/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:The Drexel Barber Shop\, 100 South Main Street\, Drexel\, NC\, 28619\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass,Early Country Music,Gospel,Old-Time
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