SANTA CRUZ — With its spare accompaniment, intricate instrumentation and often haunting vocals, there is an appeal to Appalachian folk music that transcends geography and generations. The genre dates ...

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Since the 1960’s and ’70’s, East Tennessee State University’s campus has been a hotbed for regional music and Appalachian storytelling. Years later, the students are ...

The Appalachian Road Show, known for its blend of Americana, bluegrass, and folk music, will perform in Bucyrus, Ohio on May 8. The concert will be held at the Bucyrus Elementary School Auditorium at ...

BARBOURSVILLE — A native of North Carolina, Ashleigh Graham is no stranger to the worlds of bluegrass music, bluegrass gospel and old-time music. What is new for her in recent years, however, is her ...

A lineup of bluegrass, folk and jam bands brought crowds out to Levity Brewing Co.’s “String Fling” concert Saturday. The concert kicked off with Homegrown Grass Band performing a number of bluegrass ...

2026 Winter Bluegrass Jubilee Returns to Pickens High School on January 31. The 14th annual celebration of bluegrass music and community, produced by Preserving Our Southern Appalachian Music.

“Bluegrass is very community-based,” says mandolinist Patrick Kerrigan Fitzsimons, one of the founders of the academy. “You don’t need fancy equipment. You just carry your instrument, sit in a circle ...

In its essence, folk music is music for the people — an art form inextricably intertwined with the soul of a region. Its nature is inherently visual, conjuring vivid imagery with just a single ...

PUTNEY — Next Stage Arts and Twilight Music are teaming up for some special programs this week and next. There will be a special singer/songwriter showcase this Friday, Jan. 30, at 7:30 p.m. at Next ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- One of Raleigh's most iconic cultural events returned with the new 2025 Raleigh Wide Open Music Festival, which took place Friday and Saturday. The free two-day festival built ...