Events for March 19, 2026 - December 21

  • Appalachian Dance Hootenanny

    Folkmoot Friendship Center 112 Virginia Avenue, Waynesville, NC, United States

    The first ever Appalachian Dance Hootenanny will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2023, 6 – 9pm. Starting at 6pm, grab a drink and join the Haywood Ramblers on stage for a community jam or visit with Richard Tichich and his Appalachian Wooden Dancing Puppets, create your own spoon instrument, and get your picture taken […]

    $25.00
  • Tribute to Fiddlin’ Red Wilson

    Mitchell County High School Auditorium 416 Ledger School Rd, Bakersville, NC, United States

    Saturday, April 15 - Tribute to Fiddlin' Red Wilson - 7:00 pm April 15th is officially designated as “Red Wilson” Day in Mitchell County.  This Tribute to Fiddlin' Red Wilson will be an effort to honor and remember a musician who made a profound impact on the music of Western North Carolina. The tribute will […]

    $10 – $12
  • Stecoah Schoolhouse Sessions’

    Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center 121 Schoolhouse Road, Robbinsville, NC, United States

    Join us as we welcome to Stecoah’s Center stage five undisputed giants in the world of bluegrass as we debut the ‘Schoolhouse Sessions’. This year we bring together supergroup Seth Taylor on guitar, Barry Abernathy on banjo, Mark Fain on bass, Darrell Webb on mandolin, and Ron Stewart on fiddle in a never-before-seen combo for the Grass of ’23! Together these five (most of whom are […]

    $10 – $25
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    Stecoah Community Jam

    Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center 121 Schoolhouse Road, Robbinsville, NC, United States

    Community Jam Every 3rd Tuesday 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Mark your calendars for the 3rd Tuesday of every month to join us for a Schoolhouse Community Jam. Bring your instruments and join our circle! We invite musicians of all levels to come out and join together for an evening of playing together. You can begin […]

  • Concerts at J.E. Broyhill Civic Center

    J.E. Broyhill Civic Center 1913 Hickory Boulevard, Lenoir, NC, United States

    The J.E. Broyhill Civic Center hosts concerts, plays and comunity events throughout the year. Upcoming Traditional Music Concerts include: Friday, April 21 - The Wailin' Jennys, 7:30 pm - The Wailin’ Jennys are Nicky Mehta, Ruth Moody and Heather Masse – three distinct voices that together make an achingly perfect vocal sound. Starting as a […]

    Prices vary pending concert, check Broyhill Center website for details and purchases.
  • Amphitheater Series

    Tryon Fine Arts Center 34 Melrose Avenue, Tryon, NC, United States

    Tryon Fine Arts Center will celebrate springtime in the Carolina Foothills with five weekly and outdoor concerts that will feature an eclectic mix of live music, including folk, bluegrass, rock ‘n’ roll, and the quirky. Each Thursday, starting April 27 and ending June 1, the Peterson Amphitheater will echo the sound of music throughout Tryon’s […]

    $10.00 – $45.00
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    Concerts at the Chapel

    Chapel of Rest Happy Valley 1964 Highway 268, Lenoir, NC, United States

    2023 Upcoming Concerts at the Chapel of Rest: Sunday, April 30, 4:00 pm - The Burnette Sisters and Colin Ray - Growing up playing music together in Boone, North Carolina, the sisters' sound is focused around the type of breathtaking vocal harmonies that can only come from the unique bond shared by siblings, expertly complemented […]

    $20,
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    Friday Night Concerts at the Folk School

    John C. Campbell Folk School 4590 Brasstown Road, Brasstown, NC, United States

    Our Friday Night Concerts feature acts performing eclectic roots music.  Concerts are scheduled for most Fridays, check the website calendar to be sure. All are welcome at our concerts and dances; vaccinations and masks are not required. Upcoming Concerts: FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 at 7 p.m. - Groundbreaking traditional artists, Elizabeth LaPrelle & Brian Dolphin.   Elizabeth LaPrelle of Southwestern Virginia, is a singer and banjo-player.  She began […]

  • Mountain Strong

    Weaverville Community Center 60 Lakeshore Dr, Weaverville, NC, United States

    This is the inaugural event of our Mountain Strong series, an occasional series designed to celebrate all the great things about the culture of the Southern mountains. One of the great traditions of the Southern mountains is successful farming, both to sustain the family unit and to earn much-needed cash to pay property taxes and […]

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    116th Etowah Christian Harmony Singings

    Etowah Lions Club 447 Etowah School Road, Etowah, NC, United States

    The group that gathers twice a year to sing is made up of regular, long-time attendees and newcomers who are encouraged to visit and join in their first shaped-note singing. We now have a short introductory singing school that will help beginners find their way. Ongoing safety measure will be in place for 2021 singings. […]

  • Community Dance Celebration on Flatfoot Dance Legend Robert Dotson’s 100th Birthday

    Valle Crucis Conference Center 146 Skiles Way, Valle Crucis, NC, United States

    Saturday, May 13, 2023 - 1:00 PM - Friends, family, and members of the public will gather to celebrate what would have been flatfoot dance legend Robert Dotson's 100th birthday.  The event at the Historic Apple Barn in Valle Crucis, NC, will feature workshops, a documentary film showing, a potluck supper, a square dance, and […]

    $10.00
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    Songwriter’s Showcase

    Peacock Performing Arts Center 301 Church Street, Hayesville, NC, United States

    Local favorite Rob Tiger hosts a platform for singer-songwriters to perform their own creations. This engaging event has become a tradition at the Peacock and is the best value in the mountains for an evening of quality entertainment. Showcase 35 Performers: Rob Tiger (host) Bradford Loomis Hannah Blaylock Jeff Black Milan Miller Adam Wright Scott […]

    $8 – $65