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4th Annual Hoppin’ John Old-Time & Bluegrass Fiddlers’ Convention
Hoppin’ John Fiddlers’ Convention – Sept. 17-19 Sept 17-19, 2010 Shakori Hills Community Arts Center presents The Hoppin’ John Old-Time & Bluegrass Fiddlers’ Convention, now in its 4th year. Hoppin’ John is a three-day event for musicians, dancers and music lovers to come together to celebrate the traditions of bluegrass and old-time music.... »
NC Stars in The Round
NC Stars in the Round – A Benefit for Shakori Hills – Augu A Benefit for the Shakori Hills Community Arts Center This will be a special night out at Shakori Hills! The benefit, for The Shakori Hills Community Arts Center, will feature GrassRoots favorite Holy Ghost Tent Revival, local surf/country rockers Jack... »
FRONTIER RECORDS CELEBRATES 30TH ANNIVERSARY AS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA’S PREMIER INDEPENDENT LABEL
LOS ANGELES, CA – Frontier Records (http://www.frontierrecords.com/), the independent Los Angeles-based record label founded in 1980, celebrates its 30th anniversary this year with their 100th release, YES L.A., scheduled for later this year. Owned and operated by Lisa Fancher, Frontier is instrumental in releasing classic punk, alternative ... »
11th Annual Americana Music Festival
REGISTER NOW FOR THE 11th ANNUAL AMERICANA MUSIC FESTIVAL & CONFERENCE Your registration includes access to all daytime conference activities, evening festival showcases, and one ticket to our esteemed Americana Honors & Awards show at the historic Ryman Auditorium. click here to REGISTER. For more information or assistance in registering for... »
Always…Patsy Cline Returns to Barter Theatre April 23
Abingdon, Va. – Always…Patsy Cline, the hugely popular musical play about the legendary queen of country and her most devoted fan, returns to Barter Theatre’s Main Stage April 23–May 23. Although Patsy’s life was cut short on March 5, 1963, her fans continue to increase in numbers as new generations hear and... »
Staunton, VA Blues And Upcoming Area Events
Staunton, VA. – Music promoters Steve Talley and John Huggins no doubt agree with Leon Redbone when he says, “The blues ain’t nothing but a good man feeling bad,” and they are hot on a quest to get more good blues men and women on the stage in the Staunton area. ... »
Nashville Selected As Host: National Folk Festival, 2011 – 2013
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The National Council for the Traditional Arts announced today with Mayor Karl Dean and Compass Records Group that Nashville has been selected as the host city for the National Folk Festival in 2011, 2012 and 2013. The “National” is the oldest and longest-running multi-ethnic traditional arts festival in the... »
Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival Goes For 8th
Silk Hope, NC - The Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance will hold its annual spring festival from Thursday, April 22 to Sunday, April 25, 2010. The festival will feature more than 50 bands and performers on two big outdoor stages, a large Dance Tent, and an intimate Cabaret... »
First Bluegrass Festival Sets 50th Anniversary Celebration
At the November 9, 2009 meeting, Luray, VA City Council gave the approval to begin efforts to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Bluegrass Festival. The first occasion referred to as a Bluegrass Festival was a one-day event held in Luray, Virginia July 4, 1961. The July 2011, 50th celebration... »
NC’s Lake Eden Arts Festival (LEAF) Turns 30
LEAF’s 30th festival, May 6th-9th, promises to continue LEAF’s tradition of offering a multi-cultural line-up of high quality surprising performing arts & dance from around the world. We’re excited bring back some perennial favorites as well as welcoming new members to our LEAF performer family. Multi-cultural Grammy Award winning OZOMATLI will... »
