Events in Mitchell and Yancey
(and other nearby venues)
Contact ron at events@rlgreene.net to join this list or to post a live performance event. Some of the information in this list has been compiled by Deb Louis.
Thursday, March 26
• Showtunes, 6:00p-8:00p. Side rooms, Burnsville Town Center. "Toe River Music presents a themed event featuring local musicians singing songs from Broadway (or other) musicals and prominent songs from movies or television. $5 admission."
• JAM (old-time mountain), 6:00p-8:00p. City Drive-In, 670 Oak St, Spruce Pine, 828-765-4480.
Friday, March 27
• Michael Cansler (folk/country/originals), 6:00p-8:00p. City Drive-In, 670 Oak St, Spruce Pine, 828-765-4480.
• Jeff Honeycutt Band, 6:30p-9:30p. Mad Hatter Tavern, Lower Street, Spruce Pine, 828-278-9091.
• Open Mic, 7:00p-??. The Dispensary and Upper Club, 271 Oak Avenue, Spruce Pine, 828-765-0050.
• Lucky Candle Café. Celo Community Center, 828-675-5453. "No dinner at the LuckyCandle Cafe this Friday (3/27) but the open mic will begin around 7. Come early and hang out if you wish. Last time, we had a great collection of artists sharing their (mostly) music, but also poetry and Tai Chi. Ya never know!"
Saturday, March 28
• Toe River Jam, 10:00a-12:30p. Fellowship Hall, 1st Presbyterian Church of Burnsville, 120 Church Street, Burnsville. An eclectic jam/song circle that welcomes all skill levels.
• Woody and the Stringpullers, 2:00p-5:00p. Linville Falls Winery, 9557 Linville Falls Highway Newland.
• Bob & Dee Carr (folk/pop/originals), 6:00p-8:00p. City Drive-In, 670 Oak St, Spruce Pine, 828-765-4480.
• ???, 7:00p-9:00p. The Dispensary and Upper Club, 271 Oak Avenue, Spruce Pine, 828-765-0050. [The Dispensary usually has live music on Saturdays, but i rarely know who's playing.]
Sunday, March 29
• Clay Lunsford Band, 2:00p-5:00p. Linville Falls Winery, 9557 Linville Falls Highway Newland. "Clay Lunsford is a multi-talented instrumentalist and vocalist from Union Grove, North Carolina. Throughout his musical career, he has performed over 10,000 shows! For 50 years, Clay has performed throughout the southeast entertaining thousands of people with his unique style of thumb picking, and performing bluegrass, gospel, and old-time, Appalachian mountain music."
• Sam McKinney, 5:00p, potluck; 6:00p-8:00p, concert. Bruce Koran's home, 52 Staggerweed Rd, Bakersville. The Bakersville House Concert Series is restarting after the flood damage due to Helene. The initial offering is the outstanding Sam McKinney, a young, very talented local musician and story teller. Bruce says Sam “...entertains by performing a wide variety of music including traditional old time, piedmont blues, bluegrass, folk, mountain ballads, and gospel. Sam is also a storyteller, specializing in Appalachian history, culture, and lore. Sam performs all over the southern Appalachian region and often appears as a speaker and storyteller on behalf of the Altapass [Orchard] Foundation for programs and events highlighting the history and way of life in Appalachia.” Bring a contribution for the potluck meal before the concert; Bruce usually provides a main course and some beer. Recommended $20 donation. Although Ron Greene will be directing parking, the suggestion is that you car pool if possible since parking is limited. Reservations recommended via ibkoran@me.com
Tuesday, March 31
• Traditional Irish Session, 6:00p-8:00p. Homeplace Beer Company, 321 West Main Street, Burnsville, 828-536-9068. “Been going since June 2023. We take turns, going around the circle, leading or requesting tunes or sets. Played at the pace of the person leading/requesting. Email eric@celo.dev if you wish to confirm we are in session. https://thesession.org/sessions/8874“
• Barry Stagg & Friends (acoustic originals), 7:00p-??. The Dispensary and Upper Club, 271 Oak Avenue, Spruce Pine, 828-765-0050.
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Early Announcements
▪ Friday, April 3 – First Friday Dance, 7:30p-??. Green Cay, Arthur Morgan School, Celo. "Our caller will be Warren Doyle, with music by our very own Band X, featuring William Ritter on fiddle. All dances will be taught. No partner or experience necessary. Suggested donation is $5-10. If you have questions, please call Bob McGahey at 828-228-6848. We look forward to seeing you!"
▪ Thursday, April 9 – Last Call, 6:00p-8:00p. Side rooms, Burnsville Town Center. This group of musicians, talented singers and instrumentalists, formerly performed under the name Symbiosis. Toe River Music is happy to have them back for our 2026 season of concerts. $5 admission.
▪ April 17-26 – Hadestown: Teen Edition. Parkway Playhouse, 202 Green Mountain Drive, Burnsville, 828-682-6285. "MUSIC, LYRICS, & BOOK BY Anaïs Mitchell. Hadestown Teen Edition is presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by Concord. Directed by Jenny Martin.
"This intriguing and beautiful folk opera delivers a deeply resonant and defiantly hopeful theatrical experience. Following two intertwining love stories – that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of immortal King Hades and lady Persephone – Hadestown invites audiences on a journey to the underworld and back. Inspired by traditions of classic American folk music and vintage New Orleans jazz, Mitchell’s beguiling sung-through musical pits industry against nature, doubt against faith, and fear against love."
▪ Saturday, April 18 – Spring Sow N Grow!, 10:00a-3:00p. Center for Pioneer Life, 134 Joe Young Rd, Burnsville. "Many vendors and live music all day. (You have heard about the Prince song saying Come Party Like It's 1999, and here at the Pioneer Center, we'll party like it's 1849!) Register for the $5 tickets at pioneerlife.org. I [Kiesa Kay] hope you'll be there. LIVE MUSIC! Pig N Grits Food Truck! CommuniTea! Vendors! Old time Crafts! Blacksmithing! BABY GOATS! and Fun."
▪ Thursday, April 23 – Open Mic w/ Bob Heiser, 6:00p-8:00p. Side rooms, Burnsville Town Center. Toe River Music hosts an open mic, with an opening mini-concert by Bob Heiser, followed by an open mic. Musicians, singers, poets, story-tellers welcomed.
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Opportunities
This space is freely available for local area commercial announcements by individuals or businesses. There must be a direct musical or other performance connection (musical items for sale, music lessons, etc.). Send your announcement to events@rlgreene.net .