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, May 15

 

• Bob Early Jazz Duo, 6:00p-8:00p. Carriage House Sundries, 7 S. Main St., Burnsville, 828-678-7071. “Bob Early and Keith Cole, with their eclectic influences from Seattle and New Orleans, will serenade you with their cool jazz vibes and funky blues. Wednesdays at the Carriage House are also pizza nights, and we offer free wine tastings every week from 5:30-7:30p as well.”

Thursday, May 16

 

• Crossnore Jam, 10:30a-??. Crossnore Meeting House. “They usually meet on Tuesday; i assume this is a one-time meeting.”

• Community Drum Circle, 5:00p-8:00p. Homeplace Beer Company, 321 West Main Street, Burnsville, 828-536-9068.

• Big Dawg Slingshots, 6:00p-8:00p. Carriage House Sundries, 7 S. Main St., Burnsville, 828-678-7071. “Big Dawg Slingshots will be performing their unique blend of Western Swing, Jump Blues and Hot Jazz every Thursday night from 6-8pm. Thursday at the Carriage House is BBQ night, with rib & brisket specials smoked in-house, in addition to the regular menu.” [Jane and i caught their music while enjoying the excellent ribs; we were very impressed.]

• Andy Buckner (southern soul) , 6:00p-8:00p. City Drive-In, 670 Oak St, Spruce Pine, 828-765-4480.

Friday, May 17

 

• Eric Chasson, 2:00p-5:00p. Linville Falls Winery, 9557 Linville Falls Hwy, Linville Falls, 828-765-1400. “Eric is a veteran of the NC jam, funk and Americana music scene. When not performing with his full band, Urban Soil, you can find him performing solo or with various arrangements of musicians.”

• Kirk Banner (60s, 70s, 80s/originals) , 6:00p-8:00p. City Drive-In, 670 Oak St, Spruce Pine, 828-765-4480.

• The Well Drinkers, 7:00p-??. Homeplace Beer Company, 321 West Main Street, Burnsville, 828-536-9068.

• Minister of Sorrow, 7:30p-??. Parkway Playhouse, Burnsville. “Written by Pam Kingsley; directed by Noah Stout. It is 1937. Emma is a pack-saddle librarian who came to her calling by way of a painful route. We learn of her life as she shares some of her favorite people in stories. Our 2023 Appalachian Playwriting Festival Winner.”

Saturday, May 18

 

• Micaville Jam, 10:00a-12:30p. Maples Coffee House and Bakery, Micaville Loop, 828-337-4354. An eclectic jam/song circle that welcomes all skill levels. We are currently exploring having a performance component during the last half hour.

• Clogging at the Cabin, 10:00a-11:30a. Center for Pioneer Life, 134 Joe Young Rd, Burnsville. A workshop with Linda Block. Link to register: https://www.pioneerlife.org/event-details-registration/clogging-in-the-cabin-with-linda-block

• The Lucky Strikes, 2:00p-5:00p. Linville Falls Winery, 9557 Linville Falls Hwy, Linville Falls, 828-765-1400. “The Lucky Strikes performs a variety of Motown, Beach, Swing and Classic Rock-n-Roll, 50s-80s.”

• Ryan Ward (acoustic guitar) , 6:00p-8:00p. City Drive-In, 670 Oak St, Spruce Pine, 828-765-4480.

• Ramona & the Holy Smokes, 7:00p-??. Homeplace Beer Company, 321 West Main Street, Burnsville, 828-536-9068.

• Randy Flack (old-time country), 7:00p-9:00p. Bierdock, 127 Locust (“Lower”) St, Spruce Pine, 828-520-1258.

• Minister of Sorrow, 7:30p-??. Parkway Playhouse, Burnsville. “Written by Pam Kingsley; directed by Noah Stout. It is 1937. Emma is a pack-saddle librarian who came to her calling by way of a painful route. We learn of her life as she shares some of her favorite people in stories. Our 2023 Appalachian Playwriting Festival Winner.”

Sunday, May 19

 

• New River Overlook, 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.”

• Minister of Sorrow, 2:30p-??. Parkway Playhouse, Burnsville. “Written by Pam Kingsley; directed by Noah Stout. It is 1937. Emma is a pack-saddle librarian who came to her calling by way of a painful route. We learn of her life as she shares some of her favorite people in stories. Our 2023 Appalachian Playwriting Festival Winner.”

 

 

Tuesday, May 21

 

• Crossnore Jam, 10:30a-??. Crossnore Meeting House. [I get the notice for this jam too late to be assured that they’re jamming this particular week, but they usually do.]

• Members’ and Songwriters’ Night featuring Barry Stagg (acoustic originals & covers), 6:30p-??. The Dispensary and Upper Club, 271 Oak Avenue, Spruce Pine, 828-765-0050. A handful of local musicians each sing a couple of originals or covers, followed by Barry Stagg and Friends performing Barry’s originals.

 

 

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   Early Announcements

 

 

▪ Thursday, May 23 – BobFest 2024, 6:00p~8:30p. Micaville Presbyterian Church, Micaville Loop. In this 11^th edition of our annual tribute to Bob Dylan, about a dozen and a half local musicians will sing a couple dozen of his songs. The program for the event, including lyrics for many of the songs to be sung, will be online starting in mid-May. Sponsored by Music at Maples. For further information, contact Ron Greene at events@rlgreene.net or 828-688-9047. Admission $5-$10.

▪ Saturday, May 25 – Fundraising Concert, 7:00p-??. Parkway Playhouse, Burnsville. “This concert will feature two regional crowd-pleasers, The Gypsy River Band and The Dwayne Milton Band. Grab your tickets and find out more here: https://parkwayplayhouse.com/tickets/“

▪ Tuesday, May 28 – Toe River Chamber Ensemble, 7:30p-??. First Baptist Church, Burnsville. Free annual spring concert of the Ensemble, currently comprising 25-30 players. The program includes Ralph Vaughn Williams’ “English Folk Song Suite” and “Overture to the Wasps”, and Camille Saint-Saens’ “Bachanale” and “Dance of the Gypsy”. Other selections include “Overture to Die Fledermaus” by Johann Straus II, “Dance of the Tumblers” by Rimsky-Korsakov, Beethoven’s “Coriolan Overture”, and the five part movement, “Sketches from South Toe” by local Burnsville composer and musician Bill Wilkes.

▪ Thursday, June 13 – Kirk Banner & Susan Scoggins, 6:00p-8:00p. Maples Coffee House and Bakery, Micaville Loop, 828-337-4354. One of our most popular duos from last year’s Music at Maples concert series returns with their gorgeous voices and Kirk’s superb guitar work. Come early to insure a seat. Of course, Maples will offer light supper items and luscious treats. Come out and support our local music series in Micaville. Admission by sliding scale, $5-$10.

▪ Friday, June 21 – Hard Times, High Hopes, & Helping Hands, 6:30p-9:00p.. Burnsville Town Center. An impressive line up of musicians will play for the 10^th anniversary of this annual benefit concert for Reconciliation House. Tickets ($15) may be purchased at Maples Coffee House & Bakery, the Burnsville Town Center, or via PayPal to kd@northmountains.org.

▪ Saturday, June 22 – The Blue Ridge Storytelling Summit. Center for Pioneer Life, 134 Joe Young Rd., Burnsville. “Featuring Connie Regan-Blake, and a workshop on how to tell historical stories by Sherry Lovett and Nancy Reeder. Please get your tickets now, as it's likely the event will be full and we'd like to have many local people enjoy these storytellers.”

 

 

 

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