Upcoming Events

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Music at The Depot in Marshall

The Depot in Marshall 282 South Main Street, Marshall, NC, United States

Discover and enjoy the vibrant local music scene of Madison County. The Marshall Depot has three events each week. Live shows every Friday night starting at 6:30 pm.  Three local bands perform one-hour sets. Dancing, cake walks, 50-50 tickets, refreshments for sale, and an opportunity to fellowship with our community.  No admission fee. Every Monday […]

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Mountain Dance and Folk Festival®

Warren Wilson College 701 Warren Wilson Road, Swannanoa, NC, United States

Are you ready to be part of the 97th Mountain Dance and Folk Festival®? On August 1, 2, and 3, 2024, a different show will be presented live on stage each evening allowing you to appreciate the talent and dedication of the hundreds of musicians, dancers, and storytellers who are preserving the traditions of the Southern […]

See website for details.
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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.

Ola Belle Reed Festival

J.O. Blevins Meadow H Street, Lansing, NC, United States

The festival is a tribute to Ola Belle Reed, a legendary figure in folk and bluegrass music. The event will feature competitions for both youth and adults to perform songs in the style of Ola Belle Reed. The songs may be from her catalog or original songs in her style. Following the competitions will be […]

$10.00 – $12
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Mountain Dance and Folk Festival®

Warren Wilson College 701 Warren Wilson Road, Swannanoa, NC, United States

Are you ready to be part of the 97th Mountain Dance and Folk Festival®? On August 1, 2, and 3, 2024, a different show will be presented live on stage each evening allowing you to appreciate the talent and dedication of the hundreds of musicians, dancers, and storytellers who are preserving the traditions of the Southern […]

See website for details.

Youth Talent Celebration at the Mountain Dance and Folk Festival

Warren Wilson College 701 Warren Wilson Road, Swannanoa, NC, United States

Members of the Folk Heritage Committee are excited to announce the Third Youth Talent Celebration to be held August 3, 2024, from 2:00-4:00 p.m., in conjunction with the 97th Mountain Dance and Folk Festival. The event takes place in Kittredge Theatre at Warren Wilson College. The Saturday afternoon youth showcase is presented free of charge […]

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Music On Main in Sparta

Main Street Sparta, NC Main Street & West Avenue, Sparta, NC, United States

Our Music on Main Summer Street Party is a free, fun, and family-friendly event that takes place on the first Saturday night in June, July, August, and we wrap up with a special event in September. Each month's event features a different band. For 2024 we'll have Phatt City in June, Appalachian Road Show in […]

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The Alleghany Jubilee

Alleghany Jubilee 25 North Main Street, Sparta, NC, United States

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! We are open year-round with a spacious wood dance floor and live mountain music every Tuesday and Saturday night. Taps allowed! The Jubilee is in the historic Spartan […]

See website for ticket prices.
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Blue Ridge Music Center Concert Series

Blue Ridge Music Center 700 Foothills Road, Galax, VA, United States

From Memorial Day through Labor Day, the Music Center hosts ticketed performances Saturday evenings in the amphitheater. 2024 Concert Schedule. All Concert at 7:00 pm. May 25 – East Nash Grass + Amanda Cook Band June 1 – Caleb Caudle performing with Wild Ponies June 8 – Chatham Rabbits + Colby T. Helms & The […]

Prices vary, see website for details.
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Mountain Dance and Folk Festival®

Warren Wilson College 701 Warren Wilson Road, Swannanoa, NC, United States

Are you ready to be part of the 97th Mountain Dance and Folk Festival®? On August 1, 2, and 3, 2024, a different show will be presented live on stage each evening allowing you to appreciate the talent and dedication of the hundreds of musicians, dancers, and storytellers who are preserving the traditions of the Southern […]

See website for details.
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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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Mountain Mornings

WNCW - Listener Powered Radio 286 I C C Loop Road, Spindale, NC, United States

Join Corrie Askew Sunday through Friday mornings for an hour of bluegrass and old-time music. We feature artists from our Appalachian region, such as Dirk Powell, Earl Scruggs, Doc Watson, and many others. Monday mornings keep you up-to-date with new releases, and you can get your fill of classic old-time and bluegrass on Fridays. It […]