• The Harris Brothers

    Music on the Lawn - Inn at Ragged Gardens 203 Sunset Dr, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

    Reggie and Ryan Harris are a brother duo born and raised in western North Carolina, exposed to a wide variety of music from an early age. The Harris Brothers blend country, rock, and Southern roots music with the tight vocal harmonies that can only come from family. Their genuine connection to the High Country region shines through in every performance.

    Free
  • Brewer’s Foscoe Four

    Valle Crucis Community Park 2892 Broadstone Rd., Banner Elk, NC, United States

    Brewer's Foscoe Four are a local High Country ensemble bringing their distinctive sound to the Valle Crucis Community Park stage for the final concert of the 2026 Music in the Valle season.

  • Johnson Brothers

    Old Hampton Store 77 Ruffin St, Linville, NC, United States

    The Johnson Brothers are an acclaimed acoustic duo from the High Country performing bluegrass, old-time, and folk music with impeccable harmonies and skilled guitar and banjo work.

    Free
  • Stillwater Junction

    Boondocks Brew Haus 302 S. Jefferson Ave, West Jefferson, NC, United States

    Stillwater Junction is a popular regional band bringing classic country and Americana sounds to stages across the High Country.

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  • New River Blues Festival

    River House Inn 1896 Old Field Creek Road, Grassy Creek, NC, United States

    The New River Blues Festival is now in its 24th season — the only blues music festival in the NC mountains, produced by The King Bees (Rob 'Hound Dog' Baskerville and Penny 'Queen Bee' Zamagni). Set in a beautiful riverside meadow at the historic River House Inn in Grassy Creek, NC. Our State Magazine named it one of its 'Top Ten Things To Do On Labor Day Weekend.' Artist lineup TBA.

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  • Black Pearl

    Old Barn Winery 2152 Beaver Creek School Rd, West Jefferson, NC, United States

    Black Pearl is a live music act performing at Old Barn Winery & Vineyards in West Jefferson, NC.

  • Kids in America – Totally 80’s Tribute

    Sugar Mountain Summer Concert Music Series 1054 Sugar Mountain Drive, Sugar Mountain, NC, United States

    Kids in America is a Totally 80's Tribute experience, bringing the neon-soaked sounds of the decade back to life.

  • Tanya & The Road Runnerz

    Old Hampton Store 77 Ruffin St, Linville, NC, United States

    Tanya & The Roadrunnerz bring their energetic country, rock, and Americana sound to the Old Hampton Store stage in Linville, NC.

    Free
  • Cool Corner Jazz

    Music on the Lawn - Inn at Ragged Gardens 203 Sunset Dr, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

    Cool Corner Jazz is a trio featuring Paul Ingbretsen (guitar), Klee Liles (bass), and Carol Ingbretsen (vocals). With over three decades of experience, they perform across NC, blending jazz favorites from Ella Fitzgerald, Cole Porter, Carlos Jobim, and more. Based in Raleigh and Ashe County, their smooth, timeless sound delights audiences throughout the High Country and beyond.

    Free
  • Little Horse

    Old Hampton Store 77 Ruffin St, Linville, NC, United States

    Little Horse is a local band from the Little Horse Creek area of Lansing in Ashe County, NC. Formed by musicians who met picking bluegrass at Phipps General Store, the band returned to their rock and country roots in 2021, performing crowd-favorite hits from the '60s and beyond.

    Free
  • Def Leggend with CJ Ballard

    Saloon Studios Live 313 Old West Rd, West Jefferson, NC, United States

    Def Leggend is a tribute to Def Leppard, delivering the hard rock anthems of 'Pour Some Sugar on Me,' 'Love Bites,' 'Rock of Ages,' and 'Photograph.' Joined by CJ Ballard.

  • Pressley Laton Band

    Boondocks Brew Haus 302 S. Jefferson Ave, West Jefferson, NC, United States

    Pressley Laton Band is a High Country Americana and country act, a featured performer at Sugar Mountain Resort's Grillin' & Chillin' Concert Series and venues across western NC.

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