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.
Wednesday, March 26
• Sea Shanties, 6:00p-??. Paulson residence, 1626 Seven Mile Ridge Rd, South Toe area. “Singing sea shanties in a group is great fun. Please join us on Wednesday, March 19 @ 6 PM to sing some sea shanties and other songs of the sea. No experience (or talent) necessary - if you can shout a hearty “heave away, haul away”, you’re invited. We’ll provide song lyric pamphlets and teach tunes, or you can bring a favorite song.”
Thursday, March 27
• Taylor Watkins (acoustic guitar), 6:00p-8:00p. City Drive-In, 670 Oak St, Spruce Pine, 828-765-4480.
Friday, March 28
• Humorous Songs, 6:00p-8:30p. Side rooms, Burnsville Town Center. Micaville Music presents a themed event featuring nearly twenty local musicians singing a variety of humorous songs. Come join in, for only $5! (Note: Friday, instead of the usual Thursday.)
• Eric Chesson (Americana/rock/soul), 6:00p-??. Homeplace Beer Company, 321 W Main St, Burnsville, 828-536-9068.
• Kirk Banner (60s-80s rock/pop & originals), 6:00p-8:00p. City Drive-In, 670 Oak St, Spruce Pine, 828-765-4480.
• Lucky Candle, 7:00p-??. Celo Community Center. Celo. Open Mic, followed by a jam session. Perhaps food will be available beforehand, but i haven’t seen any notice of that.
Saturday, March 29
• Micaville Jam, 10:00a-12:30p. Reconciliation House, Academy St, Burnsville. This location applies to this week only, then back to the 1st Presbyterian Church. An eclectic jam/song circle that welcomes all skill levels.
• New River Outlook, 2:00p-5:00p. Linville Falls Winery, 9557 Linville Falls Hwy, Linville Falls, 828-765-1400. “3 piece band from West Jefferson, NC. Acoustic guitar, keyboards and bass.”
• Bill Douglas, 6:00p-8:00p. City Drive-In, 670 Oak St, Spruce Pine, 828-765-4480.
• Jerry and his Band, 6:00p-?. The Dispensary and Upper Club, 271 Oak Avenue, Spruce Pine, 828-765-0050. Dance music!
Sunday, March 30
• Tom Pillion, 2:00p-5:00p. Linville Falls Winery, 9557 Linville Falls Hwy, Linville Falls, 828-765-1400. “Tom’s performances are the epitome of relaxation! Enjoy a variety of songs through the decades with peaceful guitar picking - perfect for a day at the vineyard. ”
Tuesday, April 1
• Traditional Irish Session, 5:00p-7:00p. Homeplace Beer Company, 321 West Main Street, Burnsville, 828-536-9068. On Monday this week to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. “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“
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Early Announcements
▪ April 4-13 – Anastasia Youth Edition. Parkway Playhouse, 202 Green Mountain Drive, Burnsville. “Directed by Jenny Martin; Music Direction by Melanie Veazey. From Tony winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, creators of such Broadway classics as Ragtime and Once On This Island, this dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing con man and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love and family.”
▪ Saturday, April 5 – Poetry Readings, 1:00p-3:00p. Yancey County Library, Burnsville. “Come celebrate National Poetry month. North Carolina Poetry Society Poetry in Plain Sight poets will read from their poster poems. There will also be an open mic, following their reading. Bring a poem or come listen. Books will be for sale and posters will be available for a donation to PIPS. You may have seen the poem posters at the Town Center, Library and Celo Community Center and in the windows of The Grapevine, Yummi Yarns, Plott Hound Books, Tulsi Tea and the Burnsville Candle Shop.”
▪ Thursday, April 10 – Hot Club of Buladean, 6:00p-8:00p. Side room, Burnsville Town Center. "Playing and singing a variety of tunes from the 1920's through the 1960's, the Hot Club of Buladean will liven up your evening with swinging rhythms, old jazz tunes, and a touch of humor. Featuring Lonny Finley on mandolin, Tim Clark on bass, and Mark Langner on guitar, they have all been playing music in one form or another most of their lives. Come tap your feet! Dancing is allowed." $5 admission.
▪ Wednesday, April 23 – Mini-Concert and Open Mic, 6:00p-8:00p. Side room, Burnsville Town Center. Micaville Music presents Fred Humphreys performing a half hour mini-concert, followed by an open mic. All musicians and poets are welcome to perform in the open mic portion. Admission is free. Note: Wednesday!
▪ Saturday, April 26 – Rhonda Gouge & Friends, 6:30p-??. Methodist Church, Spruce Pine. Rhonda Gouge, along with Sam McKinney, and Kathy Kuhne, will be giving a benefit concert in support hurricane Helene relief.
▪ Friday, June 20 – Hard Times, High Hopes, Helping Hands. (time to be announced). Burnsville Town Center. Annual fund raising event for Reconciliation House. Details forth-coming.
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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 .
Baritone Uke for sale. Very nice Kala model KA-SCAC-B. Solid cedar top, acacia back & sides. Excellent condition (2023), $200. Ron, 828-688-9047 or biz@rlgreene.net. I currently have it tuned the same as the middle four strings of a guitar, but will retune with new strings to the more usual baritone tuning (same as the first four strings of a guitar) if you wish.
Small Guitar for sale. I've reached an age where it's time for me to downsize my guitar collection. So, i'm selling my small KALA guitar, model KA-GTR-OM-CMB, new, with gig bag, $140. The scale length is 23", and the nut is 1 11/16". Solid cedar top, mahogany back & sides. This is a basic, satin-finished guitar with a pretty good tone, sized for a kid to learn on, for jamming on a couch, or as a travel guitar. Ron, 828-688-9047 or biz@rlgreene.net.