Beautiful Star, An Appalachian Nativity
Evening performances: December 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 at 7pm
Sunday Matinees: December 15, 22 at 4pm
“Join us for an eclectic and fun evening of music to benefit Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts in Western NC“
with Joe Thrift and Ben Masterson
Also featuring:
The Mystery Hillbillies
Laurelyn Dossett
The Bobcasters
Tom & Marianne DiNapoli-Mylet
Terri McMurray & Paul Brown
“Tributary Project: Africa to Appalachia”
With Cheick Hamala Diabate and Danny Knicely
“From Africa to Appalachia”
With Cheick Hamala Diabate and Danny Knicely
“From Africa to Appalachia”
With Danny Knicely and John Flower, with Kurbasy
“Spend a long weekend away from everyday life's toil and cares with nothing to do but hang out with world-famous teachers and play the 5-string banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, bass, or . . .“
West Marin Fiddle Camp is an outdoor acoustic roots music camp centering on immersion in rural American traditions in an inspiring natural setting.
Riley will be teaching old time banjo and guitar.
Three incredible days of fun, with lots of great live music!
“The Charlie Poole Music Festival, now in its third decade, is a project of Piedmont Folk Legacies, Inc., a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote and preserve the musical and cultural legacy of the Piedmont region and to celebrate its influence on the development of American vernacular music, as exemplified by Charlie Poole”
with Joe Thrift, Mark Olitsky and Alex Scala
“The schedule offers an intensive morning class each day for fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin, singing, mountain dulcimer, and an all instrument rhythm and repertoire ensemble. Afternoon mini-classes are available a la carte, and range from flatfooting to shape note singing, and many things in between! Each evening offers a concert set featuring our wonderful instructors and staff, and a square dance on Friday to wrap up the week.
Perhaps most importantly, there are many opportunities to jam throughout the day and night, for both beginner and advanced players. Making music together is what it’s all about, and you will find a mix of open jams, fast and slow, led by instructors and students alike.“
“Free old-time and bluegrass workshops and Dances will take place on Tuesday, June 4 through Friday, June 7 at Veterans Memorial Park.“
“Since 1981 Fiddle and Bow has been bringing great musical entertainment to Winston-Salem and Greensboro, North Carolina. Every month audiences are entertained and educated with music ranging from traditional and contemporary folk to old time, blues, mountain and Celtic.“
“Banjo Camp North — featuring workshops, jamming, and personal interaction with some of the top performers in the roots music world in a friendly, supportive environment. Our camps are held in a beautiful rural setting in south central Massachusetts.“
With Bill Evans and Alan Munde.
“The Banjo Legends return! It’s time for our annual Flying J concert spotlighting the five-string banjo, this year featuring the authentic old-time mountain sounds of North Carolina musician Riley Baugus and the hard-driving traditional and contemporary banjo virtuosity of bluegrass banjo legends Alan Munde and Bill Evans, a 2024 inductee into the American Banjo Museum’s Hall of Fame. Riley, Alan and Bill will be accompanied once again by an All-Star New Mexico Band featuring Steve Smith, Anne Luna & David Thom in this one-time only New Mexico performance! 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. $45 ticket includes dinner and a short opening set from the Flying J Wranglers.“
“From Africa to Appalachia” with Cheick Hamala Diabate and Danny Knicely
20:00 - 20:45 Harborview Stage
“This special collaboration, From Africa to Appalachia, will bring together Grammy-nominated master Malian griot Cheick Hamala Diabate with Danny Knicely, a beloved multi-instrumentalist from Virginia and Riley Baugus, one of the most celebrated Old Time banjoists and vocalists of his generation. The musical project delves into the historical connections between West African and Appalachian music”.
“Appalachian Singing” workshop. 12:00 - 13:15, Hercules Building
“From Africa to Appalachia” with Cheick Hamala Diabate and Danny Knicely
18:45 - 19:40 Pavilion Stage
“This special collaboration, From Africa to Appalachia, will bring together Grammy-nominated master Malian griot Cheick Hamala Diabate with Danny Knicely, a beloved multi-instrumentalist from Virginia and Riley Baugus, one of the most celebrated Old Time banjoists and vocalists of his generation. The musical project delves into the historical connections between West African and Appalachian music”.
Southern Clawhammer Banjo
”Gain a hands-on appreciation of the clawhammer style of banjo while playing with a North Carolina native and master of the craft. Learn up close and by ear, approaching rhythm, clear tone, and a set of great traditional melodies, note by note. Benefit from the explanation of tunes, listening sessions, and traditional techniques with cultural context. Bring a 5-string banjo; some previous familiarity with the instrument will further your experience in class”.
Celebrating “DocStock II”, the Ramkat’s second annual birthday celebration honoring legendary bluegrass picker and North Carolinian Doc Watson, on March 1 & 2, 2024
With the Alison Brown Quintet
Presented in partnership with the Blue Ridge Music Center
The Music of Beautiful Star, An Appalachian Nativity
With the Open Heart Band: Riley Baugus, Laurelyn Dossett, Molly McGinn, DaShawn and Wendy Hickman, and surprise special guests!
The Music of Beautiful Star, An Appalachian Nativity
With the Open Heart Band: Riley Baugus, Laurelyn Dossett, Molly McGinn, DaShawn and Wendy Hickman, and surprise special guests!
With the Red Hots, opening for Donna the Buffalo
Presented by the Music and Arts Group
“Fiddle, banjo, guitar, dulcimer, vocals and multi-instrument classes offered at the intermediate and advanced levels”.
Southern Clawhammer Banjo
”Gain a hands-on appreciation of the clawhammer style of banjo while playing with a North Carolina native and master of the craft. Learn up close and by ear, approaching rhythm, clear tone, and a set of great traditional melodies, note by note. Benefit from the explanation of tunes, listening sessions, and traditional techniques with cultural context. Bring a 5-string banjo; some previous familiarity with the instrument will further your experience in class”.
“From Africa to Appalachia”
With Cheick Hamala Diabate and Danny Knicely
“From Africa to Appalachia”
With Cheick Hamala Diabate and Danny Knicely
“From Africa to Appalachia”
With Cheick Hamala Diabate and Danny Knicely
Songs of Hope and Justice
“Music is a powerful medium through which people across the world address and amplify freedom and social justice movements.
Prior to each NC Folk Fest weekend, we host a special concert titled Songs of Hope & Justice to commemorate this musical legacy and to acknowledge the ongoing work and voices of today’s freedom and justice advocates”.
Please note that dates shown here are posted with care and in good faith but are subject to change.
Please do check that the event is still happening and that you're going to be able to get in before setting out.
Also, please note that any event times on this website may be wildly inaccurate - please be sure to contact the venue for accurate start / end times.
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