Events for November 18 - April 2, 2026

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    An Appalachian Evening Summer Concert Series

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

    Stecoah’s summer concert series, An Appalachian Evening presents music by award-winning artists – quality entertainment for the entire family. Choose from ten great Saturday evening shows in the air-conditioned Lynn L. Shields Auditorium. The lineup consists of newcomers to the Stecoah stage as well as perennial favorites. It’s going to be a great season of bluegrass, […]

    Single Tickets and Discounted Season Tickets available. Visit website to purchase.
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    Crouse House Pickers (Jam Session)

    Crouse Park 60 Cherry Street, Sparta, NC, United States

    If you are a fan of live music, particularly old time and bluegrass that have such deep roots in these Blue Ridge Mountains, you owe it to yourself to head over to Sparta, NC, and drop in to hear the Crouse House Pickers any Monday night. This informal group of musicians have been showing up […]

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    Mountain Music Mondays at the Tasty Weasel Taproom

    Oskar Blues Brewery and the Tasty Weasel Taproom 342 Mountain Industrial Drive, Brevard, NC, United States

    Mountain Music Mondays take over a corner of the tasting room at Oskar Blues Brewery in Brevard, N.C. All ages are welcome to this genteel old-time jam; many of these musicians have been playing for decades. While you're enjoying the music, make time to taste the craft beverages and feast at The Oskar Blues CHUBwagon food truck. Bring […]

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    Bluegrass & Old-Time Community Jam

    Historic Banner Elk School 185 Azalea Circle SE, Banner Elk, NC, United States

    Come and join a family friendly bluegrass and old-time jam session hosted by the Avery County JAM program. Bring your instrument or just come to listen and enjoy. all are welcome.

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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 […]

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    Community Tuesdays at the Folk School

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

    Community Tuesdays will feature live music and dance components, and program details will be announced weekly. The focus will be on jamming, playing games, gathering, performing, and taking part in dances that don’t require embracing strangers for long periods of time. A schedule and a preliminary list of performers are included below. For weekly updates, […]

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    Wednesday Night Bluegrass at The Ugly Dog Pub

    The Ugly Dog Pub 294 South 4th Street, Highlands, NC, United States

    We have bluegrass at The Ugly Dog Pub, 294 S. 4th St. in Highlands, on Wednesday nights featuring Nitrograss (Charles Wood on Banjo and various well-known artists) plays two sets of bluegrass at 6:30 and 8 pm. Copy to Google Calendar

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    Folk School Community Jam at The Crown Restaurant

    The Crown Restaurant 135 Emily Ln., Brasstown, NC, United States

    The Folk School sponsors the Community Old-Time 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 […]

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    Weekly Jam Sessions at the Jones House

    Jones House Cultural Center 604 West King Street, Boone, NC, United States

    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 […]

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    Live Music at The Purple Onion

    The Purple Onion 16 E Main St, Saluda, NC, United States

    At our intimate venue, we’re passionate about showcasing a wide range of musical genres, including jazz, blues, rock, and folk. We believe that live music has the power to bring people together and strengthen our community. Our commitment to live music goes beyond just providing a platform for talented musicians. With our amazing music lineup, […]

    Prices vary, see website for details.
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    WPAQ Saturday Morning Merry-Go-Round

    The Earle Theatre 142 North Main Street, Mount Airy, NC, United States

    The WPAQ Saturday morning Merry-Go-Round, which is a live radio broadcast set in a vintage movie theater, has an exceptionally long history of presenting the best of live traditional music in the Blue Ridge. Through the years, a host of regional and national music legends, including Tommy Jarrell, Benton Flippen, the Carter Family, Mac Wiseman, […]

    $8.00
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    Saturday Night Community Dance at the Folk School

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

    The Saturday Night Community Dance is back indoors! Come feel the warmth in the walls of generations past. We’re ready to get back to the joy of dancing to live music with our kind callers and dance instructors. Join us as we step back into a favorite Folk School pastime. If it is your first-time […]

    $5.00 – $10.00