Upcoming Events

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The Alleghany Jubilee

Alleghany Jubilee 190 N Main Street, Sparta, NC, United States

If you love to flatfoot, clog, square dance, or tap your foot to old time mountain music, the Alleghany Jubilee is where you want to be! We are open year-round with a spacious wood dance floor and live mountain music every Saturday night. *Taps are currently not allowed in the temporary space. *Currently, Saturday nights […]

See website for ticket prices.
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Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)

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 […]

Visit website for details and scholarship.
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Sunday Afternoon Jam at the Mountain Gateway Museum

Mountain Gateway Museum 24 Water Street, Old Fort, NC, United States

Visitors can play, sing along, or just listen to Possum Creek on most Sundays, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm at the Mountain Gateway Museum. A core group of musicians meets for an informal jam on the porch of the main building where visitors are welcome to join the jam. On cooler, wetter days the jam […]

Donations support the preservation of the Museum.
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Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)

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 […]

Visit website for details and scholarship.

Blue Ridge Gathering

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

Blue Ridge Gathering is a Knoxville-based neo-traditional old time trio. Cody Bauer, Jessica Watson and Duck Ryan combine traditional old time music with elements of bluegrass, Celtic, and folk music along with an energetic and engaging stage presence. Their repertoire includes original songs and tunes as well as covers of artists such as Reeltime Travelers, […]

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Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)

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 […]

Visit website for details and scholarship.
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A Cardboard History of Blue Ridge Music

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

This unique exhibit offers an in-depth look at the rich history of Blue Ridge music. The exhibition showcases 36 original, letterpress-style posters, dating back to as early as 1939. Each poster has detailed information about the life and legacy of the featured musicians. Originally, window cards and other announcement posters were created to advertise upcoming […]

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Junior Appalachian Musicians (Music Classes)

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 […]

Visit website for details and scholarship.
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Honky Tonk Wednesdays at Muddy Creek Music Hall

Muddy Creek Cafe & Music Hall Sparta 60 South Main St., Sparta, NC, United States

Join the Rise and Shine Band for Honky Tonk Wednesdays at the Muddy Creek Music Hall! Admission (pay at door upon entry) is $8, or come with a friend. Couples get in for $15! Come early for dance lessons at 6:30 pm. The music starts at 7 pm and goes until 9 pm.

$8 – $15
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A Cardboard History of Blue Ridge Music

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

This unique exhibit offers an in-depth look at the rich history of Blue Ridge music. The exhibition showcases 36 original, letterpress-style posters, dating back to as early as 1939. Each poster has detailed information about the life and legacy of the featured musicians. Originally, window cards and other announcement posters were created to advertise upcoming […]

free
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Mountain Music Old Time Jam at Trailside Brewing Company

Trailside Brewing Company 873 LENNOX PARK DRIVE, Hendersonville, North Carolina, United States

The French Broad Valley Music Association hosts a weekly jam every Wednesday at Trailside Brewery, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM by the Ecusta Trail, 873 Lennox Park Dr, Hendersonville, NC 28739. All are welcome to join in or to listen! While key players are intermediate to advanced musicians, beginners are encouraged to attend and start […]

Donations accepted/tip jar proceeds fund JAM kids music education.