11th Annual Mountain Song Festival — three days of bluegrass, roots and Americana music — is set for Sept. 9-11, 2016, in Brevard, North Carolina. Day passes range from $34-$56.
The main stage for the Steep Canyon Rangers hosted event is in Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium on the campus of Brevard Music Center, a beautiful open air, covered venue.
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If you’re a fan of American roots music – Mandolin Orange or Elephant Revival, for example – you must give a listen to the newest album by Dead Horses, a Milwaukee-based folk trio with a unique sound and even more insightful lyrics.
The National Folk Festival celebrates the roots, richness and variety of American culture over three days, Sept. 9-11, in Greensboro, North Carolina. The 76th iteration features more than 300 of the nation’s finest traditional musicians, dancers and craftspeople in performances, workshops and demonstrations. There’s also children’s activities, savory Southern and ethnic cuisines and craft beers on tap, non-stop participatory dancing, storytelling, parades and more, according to organizers.
From the good folks at Phuzz Records and Flow Honda:
Flow Honda Sunset Thursdays presents the 6th volume of the free community concert series at Bailey Park in Wake Forest Innovation Quarter, continuing the fun from last summer!
If you are looking for some free entertainment, carnival rides and a spectacular fireworks show to celebrate Independence Day 2016, look no further than the Martinsville (Virginia) Speedway, just north of the North Carolina state line.
The following announcement is from the good folks at Martinsville Speedway:
For more than 60 years Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers have entertained crowds of all-ages. On July 4, they will bring the show to Martinsville Speedway, as the headline band for Celebration 2016.
The Rogues will be the night’s musical opener. Celebration 2016 is free and open to the public.
Red Wing Roots Music Festival has released a limited number of Single Day tickets for the fourth annual music festival at Natural Chimneys Park in Mount Solon, Virginia, on July 8-10, 2016.
I’m going to give Phuzz Phest founder Philip Pledger a shout out for this one because I think his success has shown the powers that be in Winston-Salem that music festivals can be successful in this city.
This weekend marks the kickoff of a new music festival, “Gears and Guitars,” being held in conjunction with the Winston-Salem Cycling Classic. The festival features The Band Perry, jam band O.A.R., Gin Blossoms, Better Than Ezra and Sister Hazel, among others.
Saturday’s show, Drivin’ N’ Cryin’, a Southern rock band from Atlanta that had a gold record in 1991 with “Fly Me Courageous,” will perform a free show at 7 p.m. Saturday on Trade Street between Sixth and Seventh.
Read more about the festival in the Winston-Salem Journal here and get out and enjoy some shows and support live music in the Camel City!
The Carolina Roots MusicFest is set to make its debut May 13-14 in Statesville, North Carolina. The two-day celebration is being advertised as “diverse music styles performed by outstanding national and regional artists.”
Artists include Keller Williams Solo, The Black Lillies, Anderson East, Holy Ghost Tent Revival, Major And The Monbacks, The Low Counts, Abe Reid and The Spikedrivers, JMTCB Band, Moose & Friends, Steel Fish & Incense, Lacy Mandigo and three special appearances by Iredell Rhythm Experience “IRE”.
Organizers say, “Gather your music lovin’ friends and lawn chairs to join us for a weekend of rhythm and blues, soul, country rock and eclectic fusion music!”
Limited Tent & RV Camping can be purchased by Wednesday, May 11.
For tickets or to learn more, visit http://www.carolinarootsmusicfest.com/
For the second year in a row, someone with ties to Rockingham County, North Carolina, is a finalist in MerleFest‘s famed Chris Austin Songwriting Contest.
Courtney Rorrer of Madison and Asa Gravley of Beckley, West Virginia, are finalists in the bluegrass category for their tune, “Midnight Tears,” and will perform Friday, April 29. Last year, Carri Smithey (now of Burlington, N.C., but used to live in Madison), Josh Coe (Saxapahaw, N.C.), Ryan Burgess (Burlington, N.C.) and Keith Ingalls (Burlington, N.C.) were finalists in the country category of the contest for their song “No More.” Continue reading
