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Candlelight Christmas at Historic Johnson Farm

Historic Johnson Farm 3346 Haywood Road , Hendersonville, United States

Candlelight Christmas tours will be held December 2 and 3. Five tours will be offered each evening, at 5:00, 5:45, 6:30, 7:15 and 8:00 PM. Visitors will take part in a guided tour of the decorated 1880 farm house, visit with the Heritage Weavers and Fiber Artists, listen to live music by local students, and […]

Bluegrass at the Rock: Steve Dilling & Sideline

Old Rock School 400 Main Street West, Valdese, NC, United States

"Steve Dilling and Skip Cherryholmes are joined by Jamie Harper, Nick Goad, Andy Buckner, and Kyle Windbeck. Each with a commitment to working as one unit to deliver high-energy, innovative, hard-driving, variety-packed entertainment night after night throughout Sideline’s lengthy tour schedule. Always seeking new breakthroughs in music, while holding to the core of their proven […]

Appalachian Christmas and Tinsel Trail at Shelton House

Shelton House Campus 49 Shelton Street, Waynesville, NC, United States

The Shelton House - Museum of NC Handicrafts in Waynesville, NC will once again conclude their events for our 41st year in a magical way.  On Sunday, December 5, we will host our annual Appalachian Family Christmas event and open the Tinsel Trail for a month-long opportunity to safely get outside and enjoy the Holiday Lights […]

Balsam Range at The Historic Earle Theatre

Historic Earle Theatre North Main Street, Mount Airy, NC, United States

The 2018 International Bluegrass Music Association’s Entertainer of the Year, Balsam Range, has become one of the genre's most award-winning acts. Since forming in 2007, the group has garnered 13 IBMA awards on the heels of 8 critically-acclaimed albums. Balsam Range has left audiences spellbound while headlining major festivals from coast-to-coast, selling out venues across […]

Christmas with the Embers featuring Craig Woolard

Andy Griffith Playhouse Rockford Street, Mount Airy, NC, United States

The Embers - Heart and Soul, Rhythm and Blues, Feel Good Music. Regularly boasting an average of 225 shows per year, with numerous shows in Mount Airy including their annual Christmas show – perfect to get you in the mood for the holiday season!

Dance Night in Fines Creek with Running Wolfe and the Renegades

Fines Creek Community Center Fines Creek Road, Clyde, North Carolina, United States

Dance Night in Fines Creek with Running Wolfe and the Renegades. Traditional country and rock, clogging, line dancing, two-step, swing, mountain dancing 100% of proceeds go to FCCA in supporting scholarships, community needs, and the Manna Foodbank Dance $5 Hotdog $5 with Chips, Dessert, Drink Cake Walk and 50/50 Raffle

Breaking Up Christmas featuring Larry & Martha and the Blue Ridge Girls

Historic Earle Theatre North Main Street, Mount Airy, NC, United States

Enjoy a Saturday evening full of dancing, music , and fun downtown at The Historic Earle Theatre with Larry Sigmon and Martha Spencer, and The Blue Ridge Girls in concert! Larry Sigmon and Martha Spencer are a duo from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, featuring mountain dance music. Between the two of them, they […]

Riders in the Sky at The Historic Earle Theatre

Historic Earle Theatre Rockford Street, Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States

The best in Western music since 1977. Award-winning harmonies, wacky Western wit and high-yodeling adventures. Recordings, endless show dates, and television appearances followed for a decade before the fine folks at Pixar called and asked the quartet – by this time they had been joined by Joey the Cowpolka King – to sing a tune […]

Friday Night Concerts: Fiddlers in the Round: Joe Burdock, Sarah Adams, Geraud Barralon

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

We’re excited to feature these three distinctive regional fiddlers and their take on traditional tunes.  Joe "Burdock" Callaway is an old-time fiddler, multi-instrumentalist, and square dance caller currently living outside Athens, OH. He has performed all over the country both solo and with multiple bands including touring with his band Fiddle Pie in New Zealand and […]

Community Dance: Charlotte Crittenden Calling w/ Paddy’s Return

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

Popular regional caller Charlotte Crittenden will teach and call some fun and easy contra & square dances. Lively Celtic dance music by Paddy’s Return!  The Saturday Night Community Dance is back indoors! Come feel the warmth in the walls of generations past. We’re ready to get back to the joy of dancing to live music […]

Community Tuesdays: Dance & Social with House Band & Caller

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

For a low stakes sampling, pop by on Tuesday nights where community members and Folk School students learn the basics. “Community Tuesdays,” feature live music and dance opportunities. Come solo, with your family, or a friend. There is no pressure to dance, and there are always willing dance partners as folks switch throughout the evening. […]

The Allen Boys Sacred Steel Band

Historic Earle Theatre North Main Street, Mount Airy, NC, United States

The Allen Boys of Mount Airy, NC, are sacred steel ambassadors. Mixing the sounds of gospel with blues, rock, and country, The Allen Boys are North Carolina’s only touring Sacred Steel band. Combining the sounds of gospel with blues, rock, and country, The Allen Boys are North Carolina’s only touring Sacred Steel band.

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