Songs & Seasons: Wisdom, Humor & Music
Regional musical pioneers weave songs with personal histories, sharp humor, and memorable stories, tracing Western North Carolina’s music traditions through an intimate evening of performance and storytelling.
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Original songs accompanied by guitar, resonator, banjo, and dobro trace a North Carolina Union loyalist’s perilous Civil War journey, interwoven with readings from her journal and a story of Southern resistance.
Original songs accompanied by guitar, resonator, banjo, and dobro trace a North Carolina Union loyalist’s perilous Civil War journey, interwoven with readings from her journal and a story of Southern resistance.
Original songs accompanied by guitar, resonator, banjo, and dobro trace a North Carolina Union loyalist’s perilous Civil War journey, interwoven with readings from her journal and a story of Southern resistance.
Appalachian holiday tunes and story-rich songs fill the arts center with acoustic guitar strumming and warm, family-friendly Christmas cheer. A late-evening seasonal concert built for kids and adults to enjoy together.
Appalachian holiday tunes and story-rich songs fill the arts center with acoustic guitar strumming and warm, family-friendly Christmas cheer. A late-evening seasonal concert built for kids and adults to enjoy together.
Appalachian holiday tunes and story-rich songs fill the arts center with acoustic guitar strumming and warm, family-friendly Christmas cheer. A late-evening seasonal concert built for kids and adults to enjoy together.
Communal singing and remembrance on All Souls night, blending reflective songs with a gentle spiritual atmosphere. Neighbors gather to honor loved ones and ancestors in a chapel setting for shared memory and connection.
Communal singing and remembrance on All Souls night, blending reflective songs with a gentle spiritual atmosphere. Neighbors gather to honor loved ones and ancestors in a chapel setting for shared memory and connection.
Communal singing and remembrance on All Souls night, blending reflective songs with a gentle spiritual atmosphere. Neighbors gather to honor loved ones and ancestors in a chapel setting for shared memory and connection.
Flamenco guitar, rhythmic dance, and Appalachian roots meet in a cross-cultural performance shaped by Spanish and mountain traditions, creating an intimate acoustic experience for fans of global folk music.
Flamenco guitar, rhythmic dance, and Appalachian roots meet in a cross-cultural performance shaped by Spanish and mountain traditions, creating an intimate acoustic experience for fans of global folk music.
Flamenco guitar, rhythmic dance, and Appalachian roots meet in a cross-cultural performance shaped by Spanish and mountain traditions, creating an intimate acoustic experience for fans of global folk music.
Bright, resonant handbell arrangements bring seasonal melodies to a one-hour midday concert by an auditioned ensemble, creating a welcoming holiday music experience for listeners of all ages.
Bright, resonant handbell arrangements bring seasonal melodies to a one-hour midday concert by an auditioned ensemble, creating a welcoming holiday music experience for listeners of all ages.
Bright, resonant handbell arrangements bring seasonal melodies to a one-hour midday concert by an auditioned ensemble, creating a welcoming holiday music experience for listeners of all ages.
A live storytelling bash where spoken-word tales and personal narratives come alive in an intimate, seated listening space. Expect a community-minded night of laughter, reflection, and folk tradition with welcoming all-ages energy.
A live storytelling bash where spoken-word tales and personal narratives come alive in an intimate, seated listening space. Expect a community-minded night of laughter, reflection, and folk tradition with welcoming all-ages energy.
A live storytelling bash where spoken-word tales and personal narratives come alive in an intimate, seated listening space. Expect a community-minded night of laughter, reflection, and folk tradition with welcoming all-ages energy.
Soulful Americana and alt-folk songwriting with gritty vocals, propulsive acoustic guitar, and rootsy arrangements that lean blues and country. An intimate late-night set in a listening-room style venue built for close-up storytelling.
Soulful Americana and alt-folk songwriting with gritty vocals, propulsive acoustic guitar, and rootsy arrangements that lean blues and country. An intimate late-night set in a listening-room style venue built for close-up storytelling.
Soulful Americana and alt-folk songwriting with gritty vocals, propulsive acoustic guitar, and rootsy arrangements that lean blues and country. An intimate late-night set in a listening-room style venue built for close-up storytelling.
As dusk settles, local ballad singer and storyteller William Ritter spins spooky tales alongside traditional folk ballads, creating an intimate autumn evening of eerie storytelling and mountain music for adults.
As dusk settles, local ballad singer and storyteller William Ritter spins spooky tales alongside traditional folk ballads, creating an intimate autumn evening of eerie storytelling and mountain music for adults.
As dusk settles, local ballad singer and storyteller William Ritter spins spooky tales alongside traditional folk ballads, creating an intimate autumn evening of eerie storytelling and mountain music for adults.
A roots-focused blues gathering moves from a stripped-back, front-porch acoustic circle into an amplified stage jam, inviting musicians and listeners to share raw, traditional sounds and community connection.
A roots-focused blues gathering moves from a stripped-back, front-porch acoustic circle into an amplified stage jam, inviting musicians and listeners to share raw, traditional sounds and community connection.
A roots-focused blues gathering moves from a stripped-back, front-porch acoustic circle into an amplified stage jam, inviting musicians and listeners to share raw, traditional sounds and community connection.
Traditional old-time mountain and folk music brings an earthy Appalachian sound to an evening pub gathering, with a relaxed jam atmosphere for musicians and listeners alike.
Traditional old-time mountain and folk music brings an earthy Appalachian sound to an evening pub gathering, with a relaxed jam atmosphere for musicians and listeners alike.
Traditional old-time mountain and folk music brings an earthy Appalachian sound to an evening pub gathering, with a relaxed jam atmosphere for musicians and listeners alike.
Spine-tingling oral storytelling follows North Carolina’s haunted legends, supernatural encounters, eerie true tales, and dark local history. Hear chilling folklore and ghost stories spanning the Tar Heel State.
Spine-tingling oral storytelling follows North Carolina’s haunted legends, supernatural encounters, eerie true tales, and dark local history. Hear chilling folklore and ghost stories spanning the Tar Heel State.
Spine-tingling oral storytelling follows North Carolina’s haunted legends, supernatural encounters, eerie true tales, and dark local history. Hear chilling folklore and ghost stories spanning the Tar Heel State.
Mountain-rooted sounds bring an Appalachian feel to an evening of live music in downtown Asheville. A fitting stop for listeners drawn to regional roots traditions and an intimate barroom atmosphere.
Mountain-rooted sounds bring an Appalachian feel to an evening of live music in downtown Asheville. A fitting stop for listeners drawn to regional roots traditions and an intimate barroom atmosphere.
Mountain-rooted sounds bring an Appalachian feel to an evening of live music in downtown Asheville. A fitting stop for listeners drawn to regional roots traditions and an intimate barroom atmosphere.
A welcoming weekly open jam brings players and listeners together for traditional music-making in a relaxed Asheville taproom, creating an informal space for shared tunes and community connection.
A welcoming weekly open jam brings players and listeners together for traditional music-making in a relaxed Asheville taproom, creating an informal space for shared tunes and community connection.
A welcoming weekly open jam brings players and listeners together for traditional music-making in a relaxed Asheville taproom, creating an informal space for shared tunes and community connection.
Gather by the river for spooky, family-friendly tales from Appalachian storytellers, with a fireside listening option or supper paired with stories for an autumn evening.
Gather by the river for spooky, family-friendly tales from Appalachian storytellers, with a fireside listening option or supper paired with stories for an autumn evening.
Gather by the river for spooky, family-friendly tales from Appalachian storytellers, with a fireside listening option or supper paired with stories for an autumn evening.
Fiddles, acoustic strings, and spirited traditional Irish and Celtic tunes fill a lively pub session as local WNC musicians trade melodies onstage. Settle in for an afternoon pint and old-time mountain atmosphere.
Fiddles, acoustic strings, and spirited traditional Irish and Celtic tunes fill a lively pub session as local WNC musicians trade melodies onstage. Settle in for an afternoon pint and old-time mountain atmosphere.
Fiddles, acoustic strings, and spirited traditional Irish and Celtic tunes fill a lively pub session as local WNC musicians trade melodies onstage. Settle in for an afternoon pint and old-time mountain atmosphere.
Spine-tingling live storytelling brings North Carolina ghost stories, haunted legends, mysterious folklore, and eerie true tales to life through decades of regional lore collected by an award-winning storyteller.
Spine-tingling live storytelling brings North Carolina ghost stories, haunted legends, mysterious folklore, and eerie true tales to life through decades of regional lore collected by an award-winning storyteller.
Spine-tingling live storytelling brings North Carolina ghost stories, haunted legends, mysterious folklore, and eerie true tales to life through decades of regional lore collected by an award-winning storyteller.
Layered women's choral harmonies bring Walt Whitman’s expansive poetry to life in a celebratory concert of shared humanity, connection, and the many voices within us.
Layered women's choral harmonies bring Walt Whitman’s expansive poetry to life in a celebratory concert of shared humanity, connection, and the many voices within us.
Layered women's choral harmonies bring Walt Whitman’s expansive poetry to life in a celebratory concert of shared humanity, connection, and the many voices within us.
An intimate performance centered on Cara Morgan in a small Asheville venue. The evening offers a close-up setting for guests to gather and enjoy a live artist.
An intimate performance centered on Cara Morgan in a small Asheville venue. The evening offers a close-up setting for guests to gather and enjoy a live artist.
An intimate performance centered on Cara Morgan in a small Asheville venue. The evening offers a close-up setting for guests to gather and enjoy a live artist.
Ancient and modern Celtic melodies weave together guitar, harp, and Celtic winds in an intimate Scottish music performance, bringing traditional folk textures and atmospheric instrumental interplay to Black Mountain.
Ancient and modern Celtic melodies weave together guitar, harp, and Celtic winds in an intimate Scottish music performance, bringing traditional folk textures and atmospheric instrumental interplay to Black Mountain.
Ancient and modern Celtic melodies weave together guitar, harp, and Celtic winds in an intimate Scottish music performance, bringing traditional folk textures and atmospheric instrumental interplay to Black Mountain.
Contemporary choral works by Trotta, Gawthrop, Whitacre, Ticheli, and Antognini bring rich vocal harmonies, modern classical textures, and a contemplative atmosphere to an evening of expressive ensemble singing.
Contemporary choral works by Trotta, Gawthrop, Whitacre, Ticheli, and Antognini bring rich vocal harmonies, modern classical textures, and a contemplative atmosphere to an evening of expressive ensemble singing.
Contemporary choral works by Trotta, Gawthrop, Whitacre, Ticheli, and Antognini bring rich vocal harmonies, modern classical textures, and a contemplative atmosphere to an evening of expressive ensemble singing.