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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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The Old-Time music tradition born in Surry County and the sounds of sweet music carry throughout the Blue Ridge Mountains from local, national, and international musicians at the Annual Mount Airy Old-Time Fiddlers Convention at Veterans Memorial Park in Mount Airy, North Carolina. Traditionally held the first full weekend in June, this family-friendly event brings […]
See site for ticket prices.
Get ready for a weekend filled with toe-tapping bluegrass tunes and unforgettable moments! Classic Promotions is thrilled to host the 2026 Cherokee Bluegrass Festival at the scenic Happy Holiday RV Village. Event Highlights: Host Band: Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road Jam Tent: Food Vendors, Shuttle from Parking, Big Tent for Seating, Jam Session, Family Style Tickets & […]
$50 – $135
The Folk School sponsors the Community 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 in […]
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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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The Old-Time music tradition born in Surry County and the sounds of sweet music carry throughout the Blue Ridge Mountains from local, national, and international musicians at the Annual Mount Airy Old-Time Fiddlers Convention at Veterans Memorial Park in Mount Airy, North Carolina. Traditionally held the first full weekend in June, this family-friendly event brings […]
See site for ticket prices.
Ginger's Revenge Craft Brewery & Tasting Room and Warren Wilson College are teaming up to launch “Sit a Spell,” a new weekly traditional music jam that will raise funds for the Warren Wilson Music Scholarship Fund while bringing together Asheville’s vibrant roots music community. The open jam sessions will take place Fridays from 6–8 p.m., […] 
On Fridays, the doors open to Phipps General Store for a jam session that can be one of the most lively in the region. Spectators sit and chat on benches by the old counter or in chairs surrounding the musicians. Folks can enjoy local live old-time, bluegrass, and country music! And anyone can sit in […]
Donations encouraged.
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If you love to flatfoot, clog, square dance, or just tap your foot to old-time mountain music, the Alleghany Jubilee is where you want to be! May 2 – Skinny Creek MAY 5 – Tuesday Night Potluck Supper May 9 – Gap Civil May 16 – Hooligans May 19 – Tuesday Night Cake Walk May […]
See website for ticket prices.
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. There'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 […]
Free
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 […] |
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The 34th Blue Ridge Old-Time Music Week (BROTMW) will be held on the campus of Mars Hill University June 7-13, 2025. The schedule offers an intensive morning class each day for fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin, singing, mountain dulcimer, and an all-instrument rhythm and repertoire ensemble. Afternoon mini-classes are available a la carte, and […]
Full week with accommodations, Commuter rates, Mini class rates all available. Visit website.
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Second and Fourth Tuesdays each month The Great Hall, ST. LUKE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 170 Councill Street, Boone, NC 28607 Book: The Christian Harmony, 2010 edition. Loaner books and books for sale are available. CONTACT: Boone Shapenote: booneshapenote@gmail.com |
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The Old Marshall Jail Ballad Swap is an incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in our Appalachian Heritage. This unique event, hosted by Josh Copus, Donna Ray Norton, Sheila Kay Adams, and Melanie Rice celebrates the rich tradition of ballads in Southern Appalachia. Ballads are hauntingly beautiful stories and narrative poems passed down through oral tradition […] |
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Please join us for our twice-monthly Christian Harmony Sing held the Second and Fourth Thursdays of every month from 6:30PM - 8:30PM. First Presbyterian Church, 40 Church Street, Asheville, NC 28801 We will be singing from 6:30-8:30. We have books to borrow as well as books for sale. Beginners are welcome! Our singing space is […]
The Folk School sponsors the Community 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 in […]
Free
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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Join us for FREE family-friendly entertainment open to the community, featuring traditional Appalachian clogging by the Green Valley Cloggers in a beautiful riverside setting. Bring a chair, bring your friends and family, and come enjoy an evening of music, dancing, fresh air, and great community fellowship. Location: River Farm Escape 275 River Farm Lane Canton, […]
Ginger's Revenge Craft Brewery & Tasting Room and Warren Wilson College are teaming up to launch “Sit a Spell,” a new weekly traditional music jam that will raise funds for the Warren Wilson Music Scholarship Fund while bringing together Asheville’s vibrant roots music community. The open jam sessions will take place Fridays from 6–8 p.m., […] 
Come early for the potluck (starting at 6 pm) and please bring a dish to share. Get ready to get down to some old-time tunes with your friends and neighbors (starting at 7:30). It's time to start practicing your promenade! No experience or partner is necessary! $5 admission to support the musicians and the caller.
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Saturday, June 13- Bluff Mountain Festival, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM The 29th Annual Bluff Mountain Festival is scheduled for June 13, 2025, on the grounds of the Hot Springs Resort and Spa in Hot Springs, N.C. Foot-tapping bluegrass, old-time music, ballad singing, cloggers, a silent auction of beautiful regional items, an artists’ market, good […]
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If you love to flatfoot, clog, square dance, or just tap your foot to old-time mountain music, the Alleghany Jubilee is where you want to be! May 2 – Skinny Creek MAY 5 – Tuesday Night Potluck Supper May 9 – Gap Civil May 16 – Hooligans May 19 – Tuesday Night Cake Walk May […]
See website for ticket prices.
Join us for Pickin’ on the Square! Mark your calendars for the second Saturday of June & July, starting at 11 am, and head to the court square of the Earl Scruggs Center for an unforgettable day of music, fun, and community! Concert: 11 am – 12 pm Jam Session to follow. Whether you’re a seasoned picker or just […] |
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Old Farmer’s Ball hosts family dances and waltzes at the Harvest House Community Center. Our mission is to bring joy to our community by cultivating folk and social dance and music traditions. Our vision is of people coming together to experience the joy of dance and music. Welcoming – A safe and inviting space for […] |
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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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The Folk School sponsors the Community 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 in […]
Free
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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Ginger's Revenge Craft Brewery & Tasting Room and Warren Wilson College are teaming up to launch “Sit a Spell,” a new weekly traditional music jam that will raise funds for the Warren Wilson Music Scholarship Fund while bringing together Asheville’s vibrant roots music community. The open jam sessions will take place Fridays from 6–8 p.m., […]
On Fridays, the doors open to Phipps General Store for a jam session that can be one of the most lively in the region. Spectators sit and chat on benches by the old counter or in chairs surrounding the musicians. Folks can enjoy local live old-time, bluegrass, and country music! And anyone can sit in […]
Donations encouraged.
Join us on the 3rd Friday of the month in Hot Springs North Carolina, just yards from the Appalachian Trail. COMMUNITY FOLK DANCING, LIVE MUSIC! NO PARTNER NECESSARY
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If you love to flatfoot, clog, square dance, or just tap your foot to old-time mountain music, the Alleghany Jubilee is where you want to be! May 2 – Skinny Creek MAY 5 – Tuesday Night Potluck Supper May 9 – Gap Civil May 16 – Hooligans May 19 – Tuesday Night Cake Walk May […]
See website for ticket prices.
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. There'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 […]
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The annual Flame Azalea Festival is a family-friendly, jam-packed day of arts, crafts, live music, food, and more. Watch Cherokee demonstrations, take in the Antique Tractor Show, and keep the kids busy with a myriad of outdoor and educational activities. Admission is free, though donations to Graham County Fire & Rescue are appreciated. ALL DAY […] |
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1 event,Music and dance have been a vital part of the Folk School since its founding in 1925. As we celebrate our 100th year, Centennial Sounds honors this legacy by spotlighting the cultural richness of Appalachian music and the many voices that shape it. This special performance series will feature five headliners whose work expands and redefines […]
$5 – $25
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Second and Fourth Tuesdays each month The Great Hall, ST. LUKE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 170 Councill Street, Boone, NC 28607 Book: The Christian Harmony, 2010 edition. Loaner books and books for sale are available. CONTACT: Boone Shapenote: booneshapenote@gmail.com |
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Come watch or play in the Reeves FREE monthly Old-Time Jam hosted by local musician and luthier Joe Thrift. Help learn and preserve traditional music of the region. All ages welcome. This event is sponsored by Explore Elkin.
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Please join us for our twice-monthly Christian Harmony Sing held the Second and Fourth Thursdays of every month from 6:30PM - 8:30PM. First Presbyterian Church, 40 Church Street, Asheville, NC 28801 We will be singing from 6:30-8:30. We have books to borrow as well as books for sale. Beginners are welcome! Our singing space is […]
The Folk School sponsors the Community 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 in […]
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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. There'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 […]
Free
Brevard Barn Dance is a monthly community dance featuring old-time mountain circle, square, and longways dances. We dance to live music by local bands and visiting musicians, with energetic callers. All dances are taught - no partner or experience is necessary to have a great time. This family-friendly event is open to the public and […]
Ginger's Revenge Craft Brewery & Tasting Room and Warren Wilson College are teaming up to launch “Sit a Spell,” a new weekly traditional music jam that will raise funds for the Warren Wilson Music Scholarship Fund while bringing together Asheville’s vibrant roots music community. The open jam sessions will take place Fridays from 6–8 p.m., […] |
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Recurring
If you love to flatfoot, clog, square dance, or just tap your foot to old-time mountain music, the Alleghany Jubilee is where you want to be! May 2 – Skinny Creek MAY 5 – Tuesday Night Potluck Supper May 9 – Gap Civil May 16 – Hooligans May 19 – Tuesday Night Cake Walk May […]
See website for ticket prices.
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Saturday, June 27 - Blue Ridge Storytelling Summit, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM This year, the 3rd Annual Blue Ridge Storytelling Summit shifts from honoring the spoken traditions of Appalachia to highlighting the voices of Appalachian storytellers who are capturing these stories on the page. In a book fair format, the Summit will feature a […]
$10
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 […] |
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Singing on the Mountain is an annual Gospel & Worship festival held on the 4th Sunday of June. Join us for a century-long annual gathering tradition cultivating fellowship through gospel music in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Joseph Hartley began Singing on the Mountain in 1924 as a church picnic, and for nearly […]
Free. Donations encouraged.
Old Farmer’s Ball hosts family dances and waltzes at the Harvest House Community Center. Our mission is to bring joy to our community by cultivating folk and social dance and music traditions. Our vision is of people coming together to experience the joy of dance and music. Welcoming – A safe and inviting space for […] |
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Acclaimed singer-songwriters Shannon Whitworth and Woody Platt join the Brevard Festival Orchestra for a special evening of folk and Americana. Warm vocals, thoughtful lyrics, and roots-inspired sounds are reimagined with the vibrant colors of the orchestra—creating a concert that celebrates storytelling, melody, and the enduring spirit of American music.
See site for ticket prices.
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The Folk School sponsors the Community 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 in […]
Free
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 […] |
2 events,
Ginger's Revenge Craft Brewery & Tasting Room and Warren Wilson College are teaming up to launch “Sit a Spell,” a new weekly traditional music jam that will raise funds for the Warren Wilson Music Scholarship Fund while bringing together Asheville’s vibrant roots music community. The open jam sessions will take place Fridays from 6–8 p.m., […]
On Fridays, the doors open to Phipps General Store for a jam session that can be one of the most lively in the region. Spectators sit and chat on benches by the old counter or in chairs surrounding the musicians. Folks can enjoy local live old-time, bluegrass, and country music! And anyone can sit in […]
Donations encouraged.
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3 events,
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Recurring
If you love to flatfoot, clog, square dance, or just tap your foot to old-time mountain music, the Alleghany Jubilee is where you want to be! May 2 – Skinny Creek MAY 5 – Tuesday Night Potluck Supper May 9 – Gap Civil May 16 – Hooligans May 19 – Tuesday Night Cake Walk May […]
See website for ticket prices.
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 […] 
Jimmy's Pick N Grin Music Hall was created by the son of late Singer/Musician Jimmy Jordan. Steve, and wife Sue Jordan have created a place where locals and visitors can come and enjoy local and regional musicians play country and bluegrass music, complete with a wooden dance floor proudly maintained by the 'regular buck dancers'. […]
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