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, May 14
• Kevin Dolan & Paul Koptak, 6:00p-8:00p. Burnsville Town Center (side rooms), 6 S Main St. Toe River Music presents the talented guitar and dobro and vocal Americana duo. Check out some of their YouTube videos and their Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/p/Kevin-Dolan-and-Paul-Koptak-Music-100088151106888/ .
• JAM (old-time mountain), 6:00p-8:00p. City Drive-In, 670 Oak St, Spruce Pine, 828-765-4480.
Friday, May 15
• Watkins, 2:00p-5:00p. Linville Falls Winery, 9557 Linville Falls Highway Newland.
• Open Mic, 7:00p-??. The Dispensary and Upper Club, 271 Oak Avenue, Spruce Pine, 828-765-0050.
Saturday, May 16
• Toe River Jam. California Creek Baptist Church. We will be jamming at the church after an 11:00a memorial service for Frank Pomeroy, one of our beloved participants, who died recently.•
• The Lucky Strikes, 2:00p-5:00p. Linville Falls Winery, 9557 Linville Falls Highway Newland. "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.
• Lenny Pellinelli (funk/rock/soul), 7:00p-9:00p. Homeplace Beer Company, 321 W. Main St, Burnsville.
• ???, 7:00p-9:00p. The Dispensary and Upper Club, 271 Oak Avenue, Spruce Pine, 828-765-0050. The Dispensary usually has acoustic music on Saturdays, but i rarely know who is playing.
Sunday, May 17
• Red Umber Jazz, 2:00p-5:00p. Linville Falls Winery, 9557 Linville Falls Highway Newland. "Keith Taylor, Dustin Jennings, Andy Lemaire, and Jeff Wade, along with Jack King, came together over a shared love of music. Avid followers of jazz, they joined their talents to form Red Umber over 10 years ago. Ever since, they have traveled North Carolina helping their fans lose themselves in the music. Whether playing for a crowd of 10 or 10,000 Red Umber hopes to spark a passion for music in everyone who hears them play."
Tuesday, May 19
• 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, May 21 – Poetry Reading w/ Hilda Downer and Featured Poets, Plott Hound Books, 102 W Main St, Burnsville. "Join us for an evening of reading and community with Hilda Downer, editor of Had I a Dove: Appalachian Poets on the Helene Flood. She will be joined by featured poets including our own beloved Pat Riviere-Seel."
▪ Friday, May 22 – Doug McElvy & Billy Cardine, 7:00p-??. Homeplace Beer Company, 321 W. Main St, Burnsville.
▪ Saturday, May 23 – Ferguson & Northup, time TBA. 40 National Forest Dr, Burnsville. No charge for admission. This is the first in a series of summer anf fall concerts.
▪ Sunday, May 24 – Gospel Hymn Sing, 3:00p-4:00p. The Historic Orchard at Altapass, 1025 Orchard Rd, Mile Marker 328.3. "We are so excited to welcome in our 2026 music season with the Gospel Hymn Sing, where the voices of our local area churches will unite in celebration of faith and song. Set in our music pavilion with sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this family-friendly event brings together Altapass Baptist Church and Altapass Church of God. See you on the 24th!"
▪ Thursday, May 28 – BobFest, 6:00p-8:00p. Burnsville Town Center, 6 S Main St. Our 13th annual BobFest is coming soon. About 15 local musicians will be singing songs by and about Bob Dylan in celebration of his 85th birthday. For the first time this year we'll be performing in the "big room" of the Town Center; come and join us for a fun evening of song. $5.
▪ Thursday, May 28 – Sister Act Dressy Rehearsal, 6:30p-??. Parkway Playhouse, 202 Green Mountain Dr, 828-682-4285. "Dress to impress and immerse yourself in an unforgettable night of theatre at our Dressy Rehearsal for Sister Act! This event will take place on May 28th at 6:30pm and will include an exclusive view of the final dress rehearsal of Sister Act, a behind-the-scenes tour of the theatre, a discussion with the director, light refreshments, and access to our photo booth! Only 50 tickets are available for this event. Don’t wait to grab yours!"
▪ May 29-June 7 – Sister Act. Parkway Playhouse, 202 Green Mountain Dr, 828-682-4285. "Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Glenn Slater. Book by Cheri Steinkellner Bill Steinkellner. Additional Book Material by Douglas Carter Beane. Based on the Touchstone Pictures Motion Picture, Sister Act, written by Joseph Howard. Directed by Reed Atherton.
A divine comedy based on the film, where disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a murder and goes into hiding in a convent, transforming its struggling choir into a sensation while evading her danger and finding the power of sisterhood."
▪ Tuesday, June 2 – History Happy Hour, Jeremy Heidenfelder, 6:30p-??. Center for Pioneer Life, 134 Joe Young Road, Burnsville. "Jeremy will discuss the aftermath of the megafaunal extinction and how indigenous societies adapted and developed new tools. Join us for a wonderful evening learning about the first people of North America. Register here."
▪ Saturday, June 6 – Pipes on the Parkway, noon-4:00p. The Historic Orchard at Altapass, 1025 Orchard Rd, Mile Marker 328.3.
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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 .
For Sale: Kala UBASS-KOA-FS. This is a special Kala bass ukulele; the series was produced to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Ubass. It has a beautiful figured solid koa top and laminate koa back and sides. I bought it directly from Kala as a demo; in fact, it is the very same instrument pictured on the Kala website. Specs are given on the website. Comes with the original Kala gigbag.
When i purchased it I had Kala replace the standard round wound strings with Kala/Gallistrings flat wound strings, about a $60 value in themselves. (The removed round wounds are included.) Comes with the Kala gig bag. $400. Ron, 828-688-9047.