June 21 - 22, 2014 PlottFest
This is the second
annual festival and includes the best in mountain music, American Plott Association and
National Plott Association sanctioned Bench Dog Shows, and the Smoky Mountain
Trout Festival.
All profits from the Festival will Benefit Head Start of Haywood
and Jackson Counties. One of the highlights of the event is a mountain music
festival celebrating WNC's heritage. Some of the popular musicians performing
include Balsam Range, the Darren Nicholson Band, Eddie Rose & Highway 40 and
Mark and Amy Bumgarne.
Get links for complete local visitor information on the Maggie Valley NC Guide.
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Friday, June 20, 2014
Monday, October 7, 2013
5th Annual Leaf Festival in Cashiers
October 11-13 Cashiers Leaf Festival Held each year as the leaves begin to change in this beautiful mountain village nestled at 3,487 feet in elevation, this free event has grown tremendously since its inception in 2009. This year’s festival will offer approximately 100 artisans and merchants scattered throughout the Village Green and Commons park, located directly in the center of Cashiers adjacent to the crossroads of Highways 64 and 107.
Visitors will find unique handcrafted wood, pottery, jewelry and much more on display and available for purchase throughout the weekend. There will be plenty of food and drinks in both parking lots behind the two stages of the park, which will be filled with live music throughout the weekend.
Highlighting this year’s musical lineup is a special Friday night, Oct. 11 concert by Deja Vu, a Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young tribute band based out of Athens, GA. Take a trip back to the psychedelic 1960s with an intimate evening under the tent with this amazing group, led by John Keane. Keane is a powerful musical force of his own, having shared the stage and/or produced records for the likes of Widespread Panic, REM and the Indigo Girls.
The Friday night concert will begin at 7:30 PM, and end at 10:15 PM. Gates open at 6:30 PM. This will be the only event of the weekend requiring a purchased ticket. There will be a full cash bar including a moonshine margarita bar and a culinary cafe. Concert ticket prices are $25 for general admission and VIP tickets for $65 per person, which includes valet parking, a reserved table, and a dinner voucher at the culinary cafe. Advanced ticket sale locations are at Bear Paw Design/Robins Nest and Midnight Farms. There will be a presale only for VIP tickets, as a limited number of tables are available. To purchase tickets online, visit www.dejavucashiers.eventbrite.com. No pets, coolers or chairs will be allowed at this event.
Live music is scheduled from 12 to 5 PM on Saturday and Sunday on two different stages. All of these shows are free and open to the public. Most of the performers are local and regional acts, ranging in genre from singer/songwriters, to jazz, blues, Americana, bluegrass, rock, soul, funk, and much more.
Sunday’s festival finale on the Village Commons stage features new regional band Soldier’s Heart with special guest Darren Nicholson of the WNC award-winning bluegrass band Balsam Range. Don’t miss this special one of a kind performance.
Get a link for the Cashiers Leaf Festival, local lodging and attractions on the Cashiers NC Guide.
Visitors will find unique handcrafted wood, pottery, jewelry and much more on display and available for purchase throughout the weekend. There will be plenty of food and drinks in both parking lots behind the two stages of the park, which will be filled with live music throughout the weekend.
Highlighting this year’s musical lineup is a special Friday night, Oct. 11 concert by Deja Vu, a Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young tribute band based out of Athens, GA. Take a trip back to the psychedelic 1960s with an intimate evening under the tent with this amazing group, led by John Keane. Keane is a powerful musical force of his own, having shared the stage and/or produced records for the likes of Widespread Panic, REM and the Indigo Girls.
The Friday night concert will begin at 7:30 PM, and end at 10:15 PM. Gates open at 6:30 PM. This will be the only event of the weekend requiring a purchased ticket. There will be a full cash bar including a moonshine margarita bar and a culinary cafe. Concert ticket prices are $25 for general admission and VIP tickets for $65 per person, which includes valet parking, a reserved table, and a dinner voucher at the culinary cafe. Advanced ticket sale locations are at Bear Paw Design/Robins Nest and Midnight Farms. There will be a presale only for VIP tickets, as a limited number of tables are available. To purchase tickets online, visit www.dejavucashiers.eventbrite.com. No pets, coolers or chairs will be allowed at this event.
Live music is scheduled from 12 to 5 PM on Saturday and Sunday on two different stages. All of these shows are free and open to the public. Most of the performers are local and regional acts, ranging in genre from singer/songwriters, to jazz, blues, Americana, bluegrass, rock, soul, funk, and much more.
Sunday’s festival finale on the Village Commons stage features new regional band Soldier’s Heart with special guest Darren Nicholson of the WNC award-winning bluegrass band Balsam Range. Don’t miss this special one of a kind performance.
Get a link for the Cashiers Leaf Festival, local lodging and attractions on the Cashiers NC Guide.
Sunday, July 7, 2013
The Annual Swananoa Gathering Begins Today in Asheville
July 7 - 13 Swanannoa Gathering - Traditional Songs A comprehensive program completely devoted to traditional styles of singing. Unlike programs where singing takes a back seat to the instrumentalists, it is the entire focus of this week, which aims to help restore the power of songs within the larger traditional music scene. This year’s program has several new features. The week’s first night will feature the Gathering’s own Grand Ole Opry, with folks who have performed regularly on the Nashville stage. “Too Slim” from Riders in the Sky will emcee the evening with his hilarious Opry humor and his upright bass.
For the sixth year, Traditional Song Week presents a gathering of highly influential singers and musicians who have remained devoted over the years to preserving and promoting traditional song.
This year’s program has several new features: The week’s first night will feature the Gathering’s own Grand Ole Opry, with folks who have performed regularly on the Nashville stage. “Too Slim” from Riders in the Sky will emcee the evening with his hilarious Opry humor and his upright bass. Bring your boots and hats.
The evening will also introduce the first Traditional Comic Song Contest in which students will have an opportunity to share their funniest versions of traditional songs. The Community Gathering time each day affords the opportunity to experience together as a group diverse topics on the shared love of traditional song.
Several days will be hosted by NPR’s legendary broadcaster, Fiona Ritchie of The Thistle & Shamrock. She will conduct interviews to be aired on the radio with Brian McNeill from Scotland, Cathie Ryan from Ireland, and a panel of staff discussing the future of traditional song. One day Swannanoa’s own Beth Magill will be highlighted, an artist who has influenced many by her life of music.
This year classes in singing with instruments (guitar, fiddle, mandolin) and song accompaniment will also be highlighted as Dáithí Sproule (guitarist for Irish super-group Altan) and new staff member Brian Christianson from Nashville (who performs weekly on the Grand Ole Opry with the Mike Snider Band) are welcomed.
There will also be classes in bluegrass (taught by seven-time IBMA Female Vocalist of the Year, Dale Ann Bradley), blues (taught by Ben Wiley Payton from Mississippi, where the blues originated), gospel, songs of Ireland, Scotland and England, cowboy songs and songs of the frontier (taught by the finest yodeler on the Grand Ole Opry, Ranger Doug), North Carolina mountain ballads, songwriting in the tradition, finding your voice and choosing your songs, shape-note singing, duet harmony, community singing, camp meeting songs and more! The week will also feature nightly concerts and singing sessions, the Old Farmers Ball dance, a children’s program, ample opportunities to mix with other singers, and mid-day Community Gathering times.
If you love NC heritage music either as musician or a listener, this week of education events and concerts is a "must" and most popular event.
For the sixth year, Traditional Song Week presents a gathering of highly influential singers and musicians who have remained devoted over the years to preserving and promoting traditional song.
This year’s program has several new features: The week’s first night will feature the Gathering’s own Grand Ole Opry, with folks who have performed regularly on the Nashville stage. “Too Slim” from Riders in the Sky will emcee the evening with his hilarious Opry humor and his upright bass. Bring your boots and hats.
The evening will also introduce the first Traditional Comic Song Contest in which students will have an opportunity to share their funniest versions of traditional songs. The Community Gathering time each day affords the opportunity to experience together as a group diverse topics on the shared love of traditional song.
Several days will be hosted by NPR’s legendary broadcaster, Fiona Ritchie of The Thistle & Shamrock. She will conduct interviews to be aired on the radio with Brian McNeill from Scotland, Cathie Ryan from Ireland, and a panel of staff discussing the future of traditional song. One day Swannanoa’s own Beth Magill will be highlighted, an artist who has influenced many by her life of music.
This year classes in singing with instruments (guitar, fiddle, mandolin) and song accompaniment will also be highlighted as Dáithí Sproule (guitarist for Irish super-group Altan) and new staff member Brian Christianson from Nashville (who performs weekly on the Grand Ole Opry with the Mike Snider Band) are welcomed.
There will also be classes in bluegrass (taught by seven-time IBMA Female Vocalist of the Year, Dale Ann Bradley), blues (taught by Ben Wiley Payton from Mississippi, where the blues originated), gospel, songs of Ireland, Scotland and England, cowboy songs and songs of the frontier (taught by the finest yodeler on the Grand Ole Opry, Ranger Doug), North Carolina mountain ballads, songwriting in the tradition, finding your voice and choosing your songs, shape-note singing, duet harmony, community singing, camp meeting songs and more! The week will also feature nightly concerts and singing sessions, the Old Farmers Ball dance, a children’s program, ample opportunities to mix with other singers, and mid-day Community Gathering times.
If you love NC heritage music either as musician or a listener, this week of education events and concerts is a "must" and most popular event.
Monday, May 20, 2013
Memorial Weekend: White Squirrel Festival in Brevard NC
The Festival includes more than 16 free concerts, with headliners Acoustic Syndicate and Shannon Whitworth. This anniversary year's event promises to be even bigger and better than ever - with the Memorial Day Parade, Annual Squirrel Box Derby, white squirrel guided tours, white squirrel exhibit, children’s village and white squirrel photo contest. Also back this year is the Annual 5K/10K White Squirrel Race/Competitive Walk, along with a 1-mile kids' fun run. Find out why the White Squirrel Festival was voted "Best Spring Music Festival in Western North Carolina".
Mountain cabins are still available for the Memorial Day Weekend and in the Brevard NC area.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Greening Up the Mountains NC Spring Festival
Storytelling, face painting, an inflatable slide, the recycled materials Superhero Costume Contest, volunteer projects and more add to the fun events in this festival. Come out to participate or watch the Annual Greening Up the Mountains 5K Run. Greening Up the Mountains also celebrates the greening of the environment, with information about sustainable living and presentations by environmental groups. The Festival is held on on Main and Mill Streets in historic downtown Sylva NC from 10 AM to 4 PM.
Monday, April 22, 2013
MerleFest 2013 this Weekend
April 25 - 28 MerleFest Celebrate spring and help kick off the NC festival season at MerleFest, considered one of the premier music festivals in the country. MerleFest is held on the campus of Wilkes Community College. The four-day festival features over 90 artists performing on 14 stages, including memorial tributes to Doc Watson and performances by Vince Gill, Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas, Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives and the Tedeschi Trucks Band.
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