Music
An Appalachian Evening with Chatham Rabbits
Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center 121 Schoolhouse Road, Stecoah, NC, United StatesSaturday, July 9, 7:30 pm Steeped in regional Bluegrass tradition, a pillar of the Old North State, Austin and Sarah McCombie chronicle the contemporary with old-world instruments. With Sarah on the banjo and Austin on guitar, the two reach back into their histories to define their combined story. Though seemingly idealistic, the two exuberate with […]
An Appalachian Summer Festival: Hayes School of Music Faculty Chamber Players
Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Riverside Drive, Boone, NC, United StatesConducted by Dr. Régulo Stabilito, the chamber orchestra — which features faculty from the university’s Hayes School of Music — performs a concert of diverse works by Martinů, Castellanos and Copland.
2022 Summer Tracks: Peggy Ratusz & Reggie Headen
Rogers Park Amphitheater 55 W. Howard Street, Tryon, United StatesAsheville’s best-loved vocalist and raconteur Peggy Ratusz and fellow performer Reggie Heading bring their show “Something You’ve Got”— a night of duets. These two quintessential vocal interpreters will fill the summer air with a tribute to the greatest duets all time—Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, Koko and BB, Dinah Washington and Brooke Benton, Stevie Nicks […]
An Appalachian Evening with Appalachian Road Show
Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center 121 Schoolhouse Road, Stecoah, NC, United StatesWith multiple individual Grammy honors, Appalachian Road Show is a visionary acoustic ensemble. In addition to their own innovative original music, they bring new-generation interpretations of traditional American, bluegrass, and folk songs. All are presented with a common thread tied directly to the heart of the Appalachian region. Adults $25; Students/K-12 $10; plus tax. All […]
An Appalachian Summer Festival: Imani Winds
Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers St , Boone, North Carolina, United StatesThe twice Grammy-nominated Imani Winds has led both a revolution and the evolution of the wind quintet through their dynamic playing, adventurous programming, imaginative collaborations and outreach endeavors. The ensemble’s playlist embraces traditional chamber music repertoire, and as a 21st century group, Imani Winds is devoutly committed to expanding the wind quintet repertoire by commissioning […]
Third Thursdays – Concert on the Lawn
The Hub Station Arts Center Cedar Valley Road, Hudson, NC, United StatesJoin us for Third Thursday! A monthly event centered around musical experiences for everyone to enjoy! Grab your friends, family and favorite lawn chairs for an evening concert on the front lawn of the HUB Station! Our featured group will be Buffalo Cove. Buffalo Cove is a musical trio from NC playing traditional and original […]
An Appalachian Evening with the Jeff Little Trio
Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center 121 Schoolhouse Road, Stecoah, NC, United StatesJeff Little is an award-winning musician and member of the Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame. The piano does not play a prominent part in Appalachian or Americana music and is rarely the lead instrument. Jeff Little is an exception – and a remarkable one. His distinctive two-handed style, much influenced by the mountain flat-picked […]
An Appalachian Summer Festival: Rosen-Schaffel Competition for Young and Emerging Artists
Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts Rivers Street, Boone, NC, United StatesIn partnership with the Hayes School of Music, the festival proudly presents the 11th annual Rosen-Schaffel Competition for Young & Emerging Artists, known for the pivotal role it has played in launching the careers of some of our region’s most promising young artists. During this final live round, three distinguished conductors will choose a First, […]
An Appalachian Summer Festival: Rolston String Quartet
Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts Rivers Street, Boone, NC, United StatesWith their debut album Souvenirs, an all-Tchaikovsky release that was named Recording of the Year by BBC Music Magazine, the Rolston String Quartet continues to receive acclaim and recognition for their musical excellence. The quartet, which will perform a program of Haydn, Thomas and Beethoven, was awarded First Prize at the 12th Banff International String […]
WNCHA History Hour: Bascom Lamar Lunsford and Western North Carolina Song
ONLINE EVENT - VIRTUALJoin the Western North Carolina Historical Association (WNCHA) Thursday, July 28 at 6pm as for this live Zoom webinar exploring the musical legacy of Bascom Lamar Lunsford. This even will also be recorded. Lunsford was born in 1882 in Madison County, North Carolina, home to Cecil Sharp’s “nest of singing birds.” He was both a traditional musician […]
Summer Tracks Continues July 29 with Seth Walker
Rogers Park Amphitheater 55 W. Howard Street, Tryon, United StatesSummer Tracks presents Seth Walker and his trio on Friday, July 29 in Rogers Park. Just back from three-weeks in Europe, Summer Tracks is Walker’s first stop on the American leg of his summer 2022 tour. Wherever he performs, Walker’s Gospel-drenched, Southern-inflected voice and knack for getting around on the guitar enthralls audiences. With a […]
Folkmoot Summerfest 2022 and KidStuff
Folkmoot Friendship Center 112 Virginia Avenue, Waynesville, NC, United StatesFolkmoot Summerfest 2022 provides amazing, interactive, kid-friendly opportunities and activities. KidStuff is proud to present “Base Camp On the Go,” featuring Gaga Ball, Zorb Ball, Slackline, Corn Hole, giant Connect 4 and Lawn Jenga. There’s a fantastic selection of interactive games consisting of ring toss, pin the nose on the clown, fishing, bowling, and hula […]
