Music
Mountain Heritage Day
Western Carolina University Campus 1 University Way, Cullowhee, NC, United StatesEnjoy one of the top 20 events in the Southeast with live entertainment, 130+ food and craft vendors, tons of family-friendly activities, interactive kids area, along with performances and demonstrations celebrating the Southern Appalachian mountain culture.
Krista Shows with Opener, Gillian Tart-Snyder
Rare Bird Farm 91 Duckett Top Tower Road, Hot Springs, NC, United StatesWe are thrilled to announce this Intimate Barn Concert featuring the unforgettable talent of Krista Shows and Gillian Tart-Snyder. Shows has a unique “dark and lived-in” voice that stops the listener in their tracks, hanging on to every note. Tart-Snyder returns to her home state of NC with her first solo show after a music […]
Wildflowers: The Women of Country Music Starring Katie Deal
Historic Earle Theatre Rockford Street, Mount Airy, North Carolina, United StatesKatie Deal takes the stage with her powerful one-women concert featuring her rockin' Nashville band. This original tribute honors legends such as Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton, Tammy Wynette, Reba McEntire, Crystal Gayle, Shania Twain, Kitty Wells, and many more. Join Katie as she performs groundbreaking hits like "It Wasn't God Who Made Honky […]
Music at the Market Concert: Wood Family Tradition
Surry County Farmer's Market 903 E. Atkins Street, Dobson, NC, United StatesFamily values, legacy, faith and humor are just a few things that Wood Family Tradition bring to the stage with over 150 years of combined experience in the Bluegrass and Bluegrass Gospel genre. Wood Family Tradition has its roots from legendary banjoist and songwriter Al Wood. Mike and Bobby are his sons and Jason is […]
Puddingstone Concert
The Hub Station Arts Center Cedar Valley Road, Hudson, North Carolina, United StatesPuddingstone formed first as a trio, consisting of percussion, hammered dulcimer, harp, and flutes. It has since doubled in size and now includes vocals, guitar, synthesizer, and fiddle. The genres they play range from Americana such as fife and drum, Celtic, folk, New Age, Flamenco, Renaissance, and even some classical. What makes a Puddingstone arrangement […]
John C. Campbell Folk School Fall Festival
John C. Campbell Folk School One Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC, United StatesVisit fine craft exhibitors, tucked along the school’s winding wooded paths. Watch artisans demonstrate traditional and contemporary crafts. Fill your ears with traditional roots music, and tap your toes to clogging, Morris, and other dance performances. Fall Festival tickets are now available for purchase online. Avoid the lines and buy your tickets in advance, with […]
Our Mountain Music Traditions
Haywood Handmade Gallery 86 N. Main Street, Waynesville, NC, United StatesArt after Dark at the Haywood County Arts Council (HCAC) on Friday October 7 starting at 6pm will be all about music. It’s Smoky Mountain Bluegrass Festival month for the HCAC who’s annual fundraiser featuring Balsam Range, Sister Sadie, and the Amanda Cook Band is on October 29, 2022 at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds. […]
An Evening on the Block: Noir Collective AVL
Noir Collective AVL 39 S Market St Suite C, Asheville, NC, United StatesJoin our celebration with our neighbors as we reflect on another year in business. We are very grateful for your continued support and patronage. Schedule 4:00 Small bites from the Diaspora all natural vegetarian dishes by Soce 4:20 Chamber of Commerce Ribbon cutting ceremony 4:30 Black Diamond Enterprise performs select pieces from Raising Black (performing at LEAF in Nov.) New Art by Jenny […]
First Friday – Gretchen Griffith
The Hub Station Arts Center Cedar Valley Road, Hudson, North Carolina, United StatesJoin Gretchen Griffith, a talented story catcher and author, for a book launch and reception at the HUB Station. Gretchen's newest book, "The Physician and the Forester", is an inspiring story of a dedicated couple from the Foothills of Western North Carolina. Dr. Marjorie Strawn and her husband Bill impacted not only the county in […]
BBQ for Books with a Side of Bluegrass
Poplar Springs Elementary School 223 Hobe Kiser Road, King, NC, United StatesWe are happy to announce that for 2022, BBQ for Books with a Side of Bluegrass will be held in its traditional format, live and in person! This popular event is an annual fundraiser to benefit early literacy hosted by Stokes Partnership for Children. This year the event will be held on Friday, October 7, […]
Music at the Market Concert: The Country Boys
Surry County Farmer's Market 903 E. Atkins Street, Dobson, NC, United StatesThe Country Boys have played in most of the regional fiddler’s conventions, and they have won the coveted first place in the Galax Fiddlers Convention competition several times. The band also placed second runner-up in the old Union Grove Fiddlers Convention. The band specialized in fiddle tunes and receives a lot of their repertoire from […]
Bluegrass at the Rock: Russell Moore & Illrd Tyme Out
Old Rock School 400 Main Street West, Valdese, NC, United StatesThe Old Rock School in Valdese, North Carolina has become well-known throughout the nation for its outstanding bluegrass concerts. The 500 seat auditorium is the perfect place to hear all of your favorites. All of us at the Old Rock School are very excited about the 2022-2023 season featuring bands that have never performed at […]
