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 5
• Jennifer Alvarado (country/Christian/originals), 6:00p-8:00p. City Drive-In, 670 Oak St, Spruce Pine, 828-765-4480.
Friday, March 6
• Open Mic, 7:00p-??. The Dispensary and Upper Club, 271 Oak Avenue, Spruce Pine, 828-765-0050.
• March 6 – Contra/Square Dance, 7:30p–10:00p. Arthur Morgan School. "Our caller will be Diane Silver, up from Asheville. Music will be provided by the stalwart 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!"
Saturday, March 7
• Toe River Jam, 10:00a-12:30p. Reconciliation House, 20 Academy St, Burnsville. An eclectic jam/song circle that welcomes all skill levels.
• Michael Cansler (folk/country/originals), 6:00p-8:00p. City Drive-In, 670 Oak St, Spruce Pine, 828-765-4480.
• Hearts of Appalachia Open Mic Poetry and Story Sharing, 7:00p-??. Birdfoot, 10 Orchard Ave, Burnsville. "Bring a story or poems to share, or relax and listen."
• ???, 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.]
Tuesday, March 10
• 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
▪ Thursday, March 12 – Orion's Mystery, 6:00p-8:00p. Side rooms, Burnsville Town Center. Toe River Music presents the classic rock & roll cover band.
▪ Saturday, March 14 – RuthFest, 3:00p-??. Burnsville Town Center. "An annual fundraiser in honor of the late Burnsville Town Clerk and fabulous cornbread-maker Ruth Banks .... From 3pm to 6pm Judges will taste, share, and declare the winners of the cornbread and chili cookoff. The Brevard-based band Red Clay Revival will entertain from 6pm until the cows come home, Contestant entry free is $10, $25 for entry fee plus T-shirt. Register at the door or contact Taylor Banks Kirkman at taylor@mountainstrong828.com for pre-registration. Proceeds will benefit nonprofits Southern Waters and Mountain Strong, helping the community rebuild.
▪ 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."
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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 .