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Showing posts with label Music in the mountains. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Music in the mountains. Show all posts
Date:
August 27,
2015 NC City: ASHEVILLE Event:
Homegrown in Pritchard Park
This performance features Busker Showcase.
Free performances by local
singer/songwriters each Thursday between Memorial Day and Labor Day at
Pritchard Park in downtown Asheville. Held from 6 PM - 8 PM and
sponsored by 98.1 The River radio station.
Date:
August 28, 2015 NC City: SYLVA Events:
Concerts on the Creek - Unspoken Tradition Live
concerts held every Friday night between Memorial Day Weekend and Labor
Day. The free outdoor performances take place at the Bridge Park
Pavilion beside Scott Creek in downtown Sylva on Fridays from 7:30-9:30
PM. All shows are family-friendly, drawing diverse audiences comprised
of locals and visitors alike Date: August 28, 2015 NC City: CASHIERS Event:
Groovin' On The GreenThis concert features " Rockell Scott and Friends. " ( rock). Live summer music concert with great music in a
stunning venue in the beautiful weather. The summer concert series is
held on Friday at 6:30 pm at the Village Commons. (Frank Allen Road –
Next to the Post Office). FREE event, but tips appreciated. Date: August
28, 2015 NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event:
The Biltmore Concert Series: The Four Tops and The Temptations
Enjoy performances by award-winning artists at Biltmore
with stunning views of Biltmore House and the Blue Ridge Mountains, offering a perfect place to see a show under the stars.
Date: August 28,
August 29, 2015 NC City: CHEROKEE Event:
Music on the River Enjoy open-air musical performances by the river
Friday and Saturday evenings in downtown Cherokee. Performances include
rock n’ roll, blues, jazz, gospel and country, and are staged near local
eateries, shopping, and downtown water features with room to dance
along.
Friday night: David Lambert
, Saturday night: A36 Band
.
Date: August
29,
2015 NC City: TODD Event:
Todd's Free Summer
Music Concert Series - Milissa Reaves
A FREE summer music series held at Cook Park in historic Todd, NC. The
series has become a tradition in Todd over the last decade and features
some of the best known musicians in the region and a range of musical
genres from blues to bluegrass to country. Bring a blanket, a chair and
your family and friends.
Date:
August 29,
2015 NC City: ROBBINSVILLE Event:
An Appalachian Evening - The Kruger Brothers This annual summer concert
series offers an ever-changing schedule of bluegrass, folk and old-time
mountain music by award-winning artists — quality entertainment for the
entire family. Rich in cultural heritage, An Appalachian Evening
continues to be a favorite with locals and visitors alike. All concerts
at 7:30 pm in the air-conditioned Lynn L. Shields Auditorium.
Date: August 29, 2015 NC City: ASHEVILLE Event: Shindig
on the GreenHeld outdoors at Pack Square
Park in the heart of downtown Asheville, this FREE event was voted the
#1 Local Outdoor Concert in the Mountain Xpress "Best of WNC" survey for
four years. Bring your instruments, your lawn chair or blanket, family
and friends and join the fun eight summer Saturdays. Performances
include Long-standing house band The Stoney Creek Boys
Bluegrass and Old-Time String Bands, Big Circle Mountain Dancers, Clog Dancers, Smooth Dancers, Ballad Singers and
Storytellers. If you love old time Mountain music and Bluegrass this is the
place to be
Find links for more weekend mountain events and festivals on the NC Events Calender.
Date:
August 21, 2015 NC City: SYLVA Events:
Concerts on the Creek - Mangas Colorado
Live concerts held every Friday night
between
Memorial Day Weekend and Labor Day. The free outdoor performances take
place at the Bridge Park Pavilion beside Scott Creek in downtown Sylva
on Fridays from 7:30-9:30
PM. All shows are family-friendly,
drawing diverse audiences comprised of locals and visitors alike.
Date:
August 21, 2015 NC City: CASHIERS Event:
Groovin' On The GreenThis concert features " The Freeway Revival. " ( rock). Live summer music concert with great music in a
stunning venue in the beautiful weather. The summer concert series is
held on Friday at 6:30 pm at the Village Commons. (Frank Allen Road –
Next to the Post Office). FREE event, but tips appreciated.
Date: August
21, 2015 NC City: ASHEVILLE Event:
The Biltmore Concert Series: Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers
and Blues Traveler
Enjoy performances by award-winning artists at Biltmore
with stunning views of Biltmore House and the Blue Ridge Mountains, offering a perfect place to see a show under the stars.
Date: August 21, 2015 NC City: ASHEVILLE Event:
Downtown After FiveFree
live music entertainment in downtown Asheville. The celebration is
every third Friday, May through September, with the goal of encouraging
locals and visitors to enjoy downtown Asheville and support local
businesses and entertainers.
The event is
located on North Lexington Avenue (between Hiawassee and
the I-240 overpass). Food and beer vendors
will be available.
Date: August 21,
August 22, 2015 NC City: CHEROKEE Event:
Music on the River Enjoy open-air musical performances by the river
Friday and Saturday evenings in downtown Cherokee. Performances include
rock n’ roll, blues, jazz, gospel and country, and are staged near local
eateries, shopping, and downtown water features with room to dance
along.
Friday night: Alfred Lossiah
, Saturday night: AM Superstars
.
Date:
August 22,
2015 NC City: ROBBINSVILLE Event:
An Appalachian Evening - The Henhouse Prowlers This annual summer concert
series offers an ever-changing schedule of bluegrass, folk and old-time
mountain music by award-winning artists — quality entertainment for the
entire family. Rich in cultural heritage, An Appalachian Evening
continues to be a favorite with locals and visitors alike. All concerts
at 7:30 pm in the air-conditioned Lynn L. Shields Auditorium.
Date:
August 22, 2015 NC City: ASHEVILLE Event: Shindig
on the GreenHeld outdoors at Pack Square
Park in the heart of downtown Asheville, this FREE event was voted the
#1 Local Outdoor Concert in the Mountain Xpress "Best of WNC" survey for
four years. Bring your instruments, your lawn chair or blanket, family
and friends and join the fun eight summer Saturdays. Performances
include Long-standing house band The Stoney Creek Boys
Bluegrass and Old-Time String Bands, Big Circle Mountain Dancers, Clog Dancers, Smooth Dancers, Ballad Singers and
Storytellers. If you love old time Mountain music and Bluegrass this is the
place to be.
Date: August 23,
2015
NC City: MAGGIE VALLEY Event:
Maggie
Valley Concert Series Live
outdoor concert by the Haywood Community Band. Bring a blanket or a
chair, picnic supper and enjoy the beautiful Maggie Valley sunset. Free
and open to the public. Held each 3rd Sunday from May through October at
6:30 PM.
Date: July
23,
2015 NC City: ASHEVILLE Event:
Homegrown in Pritchard Park
This performance features Aaron La Falce.
Free performances by local
singer/songwriters each Thursday between Memorial Day and Labor Day at
Pritchard Park in downtown Asheville. Held from 6 PM - 8 PM and
sponsored by 98.1 The River radio station.
Date: July 24, 2015 NC City: HENDERSONVILLE Event:
Music on Main Street
WestSound / Oldies, Blues & Country The annual Music On Main
Street concert series will be held every Friday evening from June
through August. Music On Main Street showcases a diverse lineup of
musical talents, from jazz, pop, oldies, rock, to contemporary music
with room to dance. There will also be a classic car show corvette night sponsored by
the Hendersonville Antique Car Club.
Bring a chair and enjoy the music from 7 PM - 9 PM. Admission is FREE.
Date: July
24, 2015 NC City: SYLVA Events:
Concerts on the Creek - The Buchanan Boys
Live concerts held every Friday night
between
Memorial Day Weekend and Labor Day. The free outdoor performances take
place at the Bridge Park Pavilion beside Scott Creek in downtown Sylva
on Fridays from 7:30-9:30
PM. All shows are family-friendly,
drawing diverse audiences comprised of locals and visitors alike.
Date: July 24, 2015 NC City: BLOWING ROCK Event: Symphony
by the Lake at ChetolaGates
open at 5:30 with opening bands at 5:45 and the main performance at 7 PM
Experience
a moving performance by the Symphony of the Mountains, surrounded by the
beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Take your seat on the grass by Chetola
Lake, under the evening sky. Bring a picnic to enjoy with friends and
family, or purchase meals from caterers at the event. The performance
ends with a spectacular fireworks show. Admission is charged.
Date: July 24,
25, 2015 NC City: CHEROKEE Event:
Music on the River Enjoy
open-air musical performances by the river Friday and Saturday evenings
in downtown Cherokee. Performances include rock n’ roll, blues, jazz,
gospel and country, and are staged near local eateries, shopping, and
downtown water features with room to dance along.
Friday night: John Emil Montagnino, Saturday night: AM Superstars.
July 24
- 25, 2015 NC City: CHIMNEY ROCK Event:
Beats, Burgers & Brews at the Old Rock Café at Chimney Rock State
Park Relax outdoors to the beat
of bluegrass, Americana, folk, blues or other genres while enjoying a
regional craft brew or glass of wine on our riverside deck. Talented
local musicians and singer-songwriters liven the scene on Friday and
Saturday evenings in July at this popular burger joint in Chimney Rock
Village. The Old Rock Café features one of the 2014 Zagat-rated
“Must-try Burgers across the Country” with Hickory Nut Gap Meats' 100%
grass-fed beef burger. The full menu includes grilled sandwiches, salads
and fresh-baked fruit cobbler.
Date: July
25, 2015 NC City: Just north of Boone in Galax VA Event:
Blue Ridge Music Center Concert
- The Church Sisters
and Pike City Bluegrass
The Blue Ridge Music Center Summer Concert Series is performed rain or
shine. You are welcome to bring your own picnic basket (NO ALCOHOL
please) and encouraged to bring a lawn chair. Phone ticket sales through
BRPF Office end at Noon on Friday
and are available online up to 12 hours before the concert. The Galax
Smokehouse serves BBQ, sides and drinks at each concert. Check the
website for details about the performers and concerts.
Date: July
25, 2015 NC City: ASHEVILLE Event: Shindig
on the GreenHeld outdoors at Pack Square
Park in the heart of downtown Asheville, this FREE event was voted the
#1 Local Outdoor Concert in the Mountain Xpress "Best of WNC" survey for
four years. Bring your instruments, your lawn chair or blanket, family
and friends and join the fun eight summer Saturdays. Performances
include Long-standing house band The Stoney Creek Boys
Bluegrass and Old-Time String Bands, Big Circle Mountain Dancers, Clog Dancers, Smooth Dancers, Ballad Singers and
Storytellers. If you love old time Mountain music and Bluegrass this is the
place to be
