Celebrate Henderson County’s talented JAM kids and help raise money at another joyous community event that brings professional and regional musicians together to perform and play with our very own JAM kids and instructors. The Henderson County Jam kids program began two years ago and currently offers classes in fiddle, guitar and banjo Thursdays at […]
The Center for Appalachian Studies is excited to present a three day symposium, The Global Roots of Appalachian Mountain Dance, March 31-April 2, 2022, which is a free to attend and enjoy. On campus and in the community Thursday, March 31–Saturday, April 2, 2022 The symposium will include performances, workshops, jams, film screenings and discussion, […]
The Burnsville Town Center hosts award-winning bluegrass concerts in the Legacy Room. The 3,000 square foot space features an elevated stage, handsome interior design, and plenty of extras to customize your event. The auditorium will seat between 350-400 persons. Upcoming Bluegrass / Old Time / Gospel Bands: April 2 – An Evening of Bluegrass – Bluegrass All-Stars […]
The Vance Birthplace and the Mountain History & Culture Group will present our annual spring lecture on Saturday, April 2, 2022. We are thrilled to welcome Dr. James Owen, Assistant Professor of US History and Native American Studies at the University of Georgia and Assistant Director of UGA's Institute of Native American Studies. For this […]
The Jake Blount and Nic Gareiss concert on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 7:00 pm, is hosted in the Moore Auditorium on the campus of Mars Hill University. Jake Blount is an award-winning banjoist, fiddler, singer and ethnomusicologist. He is the 2020 recipient of the Steve Martin Banjo Prize, and a two-time winner and many-time […]
Located right below our taproom with access from both Main St. and Wall St., the Gem features Boojum beer, wine, & a full liquor bar, lots of space for hanging out, plus bar games including pool, darts, shuffleboard & foosball. The Gem is 21 & up, so leave the little ones at home or hang out […]
Madison County Arts Council had fun with a livestream from John McCutcheon last year, so we are pleased to be presenting this new version from John and his friends. This is an online format, with funds being distributed between the performers and the presenting organizations. There are different levels of support that you can offer […]
For the best Ole-Time, Bluegrass, Folk & Gospel come and bring your instrument and join right in. Doors open at 6:00 pm, music begins at 7:00 pm. See you there!
Enjoy a day immersed in beautiful harmony, great company and a homemade Dinner on the Grounds -- bring a dish to share. Quay Smathers (1913-1997), singing master and recipient of the prestigious North Carolina Folk Heritage Award, tirelessly taught shaped-note singing from Georgia to Michigan and points in between. Today, those who learned under Quay remember his quick wit, […]
Enjoy live, traditional music every Saturday morning at Elkin’s Farmers Market. Bluegrass, blues and country-themed music as well as instrumental music using fiddles, harps, guitars, and even flutes are featured from time to time. Hours of market are 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, every Saturday from mid-April through November.
Join us for a celebration of music and community on Saturday, April 23rd at Turgua’s Fairview Fiddle Fest! We will have a youth fiddle showcase, performances by the Warren Wilson College old-time and bluegrass bands, jamming around the property, and of course delicious craft beer, cider, and non-alcoholic beverages at the Taproom. There will also […]
JAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region, such as fiddle, banjo and guitar. Each JAM program is individually operated and funded. In JAM, instrument instruction is often augmented by dance and vocal instruction as […]
The Eunice Waymon—Nina Simone Project (NSP) exists to honor the remarkable life and legacy of a native Tryon, North Carolina daughter, who achieved international recognition for her unique talent and her formidable contribution to the musical arts. The musical talent of Eunice Waymon, who was born in 1933, evidenced itself early on. By age 4 […]
The Cherokee and their ancestors have called Western North Carolina home for more than 10,000 years. Learn about their ancient history and the Cherokee way of life in this reconstructed 17th - 18th century village homestead exhibit. Visit the Cherokee summer house, winter house, food storage crib and more in this free, self-guided tour. The site […]
JAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region, such as fiddle, banjo and guitar. Each JAM program is individually operated and funded. In JAM, instrument instruction is often augmented by dance and vocal instruction as […]
The Eunice Waymon—Nina Simone Project (NSP) exists to honor the remarkable life and legacy of a native Tryon, North Carolina daughter, who achieved international recognition for her unique talent and her formidable contribution to the musical arts. The musical talent of Eunice Waymon, who was born in 1933, evidenced itself early on. By age 4 […]
The Cherokee and their ancestors have called Western North Carolina home for more than 10,000 years. Learn about their ancient history and the Cherokee way of life in this reconstructed 17th - 18th century village homestead exhibit. Visit the Cherokee summer house, winter house, food storage crib and more in this free, self-guided tour. The site […]
JAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region, such as fiddle, banjo and guitar. Each JAM program is individually operated and funded. In JAM, instrument instruction is often augmented by dance and vocal instruction as […]
The Eunice Waymon—Nina Simone Project (NSP) exists to honor the remarkable life and legacy of a native Tryon, North Carolina daughter, who achieved international recognition for her unique talent and her formidable contribution to the musical arts. The musical talent of Eunice Waymon, who was born in 1933, evidenced itself early on. By age 4 […]
The Cherokee and their ancestors have called Western North Carolina home for more than 10,000 years. Learn about their ancient history and the Cherokee way of life in this reconstructed 17th - 18th century village homestead exhibit. Visit the Cherokee summer house, winter house, food storage crib and more in this free, self-guided tour. The site […]
JAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region, such as fiddle, banjo and guitar. Each JAM program is individually operated and funded. In JAM, instrument instruction is often augmented by dance and vocal instruction as […]
The Eunice Waymon—Nina Simone Project (NSP) exists to honor the remarkable life and legacy of a native Tryon, North Carolina daughter, who achieved international recognition for her unique talent and her formidable contribution to the musical arts. The musical talent of Eunice Waymon, who was born in 1933, evidenced itself early on. By age 4 […]
The Cherokee and their ancestors have called Western North Carolina home for more than 10,000 years. Learn about their ancient history and the Cherokee way of life in this reconstructed 17th - 18th century village homestead exhibit. Visit the Cherokee summer house, winter house, food storage crib and more in this free, self-guided tour. The site […]
JAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region, such as fiddle, banjo and guitar. Each JAM program is individually operated and funded. In JAM, instrument instruction is often augmented by dance and vocal instruction as […]
One 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 […]
Hidden away from view until you’ve driven up, down, and around a half-mile of dirt driveway, Sims Country Bar-B-Que is suddenly revealed as you crest a gentle open ridge. Beneath a grove of huge trees that stand clustered on the edge of a board, grassy slope sits a large rustic, meandering building that can accommodate […]
