A History of Appalachian Music Are you interested in the history and evolution of the music for which this area is so famous? Join a Parkway ranger for an evening of cultural and song study following the tracks of the original people of these hills, the Cherokee, through European and African immigration, to the present […]
The Town of Boone will hold a special North Carolina Songwriters Showcase at the Jones House on Saturday, September 11, 2021. The showcase will feature six singer-songwriters from across the Old North State. The event will be held on the Jones House lawn and is free to the public. Guests are invited to bring their own […]
The Earl Scruggs Center combines the life story of legendary five-string banjo master and Cleveland County native, Earl Scruggs, with the unique and engaging story of the history and cultural traditions of the region in which Mr. Scruggs was born and raised. Engaging exhibits, special event space and rich programming provide a uniquely rich experience for […]
An impressive new collection of vintage music posters is on display until Nov. 30 at the Wilkes Heritage Museum in Wilkesboro. Tom Murphy of Raleigh is loaning part of his vast collection to the museum for the exhibition called “A Cardboard History of Blue Ridge Music.” It ties in perfectly with many artists already inducted […]
French Broad River Festival takes place in October of 2020 (normally the event is staged during the first weekend of May) in beautiful Hot Springs, North Carolina. The festival, a benefit for American Whitewater, The Mountain Area Child & Family Center and Hot Springs Community Learning Center, is located just 35 minutes north of Asheville […]
