• Margo Price

    Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers St, Boone, NC, United States

    Grammy-nominated outlaw country singer-songwriter Margo Price has spent a decade carving out a vital space for independent-minded country music. Her album 'Hard Headed Woman' reconnects with her roots while championing authenticity and resilience. Rolling Stone, Billboard, and NPR Music all praise her fearless artistry.

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  • Edward Main

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

    Edward Main is a versatile musician based in Tennessee who performs at local venues across the High Country, from dive bars and restaurants to vineyards and wineries. He is well known for reimagining classic hits from artists such as America and The Eagles.

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  • The Red Hot Chilli Pipers

    The Appalachian Theatre of The High Country 559 West King St, Boone, NC, United States

    The Red Hot Chilli Pipers are Scotland's premier bagpipe rock band, fusing the power of traditional Scottish bagpipes with rock and pop to create an electrifying live experience. With over 500,000 albums sold and 60+ million YouTube views, they have been called 'The Greatest Show on Turf.'

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  • The Grascals

    The Appalachian Theatre of The High Country 559 West King St, Boone, NC, United States

    The Grascals are one of the most celebrated bluegrass bands in America today. Multiple IBMA Award winners including Entertainer of the Year, known for technical mastery, tight harmonies, and high-energy live performances.

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  • Kai Crowe-Getty

    Boone Saloon 449 W King St, Boone, NC, United States
  • Rakish

    The Appalachian Theatre of The High Country 559 West King St, Boone, NC, United States

    Rooted in tradition with an ear toward the future, folk duo Rakish embody earnest musical exploration. Fiddler Maura Shawn Scanlin was raised in NC's Appalachian Mountains; guitarist Conor Hearn grew up in the D.C. Irish music scene.

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  • Yale University’s Spizzwinks at Banner Elk Presbyterian Church

    Banner Elk Presbyterian Church 420 College Drive SW, Banner Elk, NC, United States

    The Spizzwinks of Yale University bring their lively vocal harmonies for a rare appearance in western North Carolina! A free concert will be held at Banner Elk Presbyterian Church at […]

  • Old Crow Medicine Show

    The Appalachian Theatre of The High Country 559 West King St, Boone, NC, United States

    Old Crow Medicine Show began busking in 1998 and eventually found themselves in Boone, NC, where Doc Watson heard them and invited them to MerleFest. Grammy Award winners, Grand Ole Opry members, and RIAA Double-Platinum certified for 'Wagon Wheel.'

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  • “Are You Ready For It?” – A Taylor Experience

    The Appalachian Theatre of The High Country 559 West King St, Boone, NC, United States

    Are You Ready For It? A Taylor Experience recreates the magic of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in a spectacular show starring Traci Marie as Taylor — with authentic costumes, choreography, multimedia visuals, and audience participation.

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  • Rhiannon Giddens

    Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers St, Boone, NC, United States

    Rhiannon Giddens is a two-time Grammy Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning singer and instrumentalist, MacArthur 'Genius' grant recipient, and one of the most important voices in American roots music. NPR named her one of its 25 Most Influential Women Musicians of the 21st Century.

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  • Rhiannon Giddens

    Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers St, Boone, NC, United States

    Rhiannon Giddens is a two-time Grammy Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning singer and instrumentalist, MacArthur 'Genius' grant recipient, and one of the most important voices in American roots music. NPR named her one of its 25 Most Influential Women Musicians of the 21st Century.

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  • MerleFest

    Wilkes Community College 1328 S. Collegiate, Wilkesboro, United States

    Whether you are a first timer or have been coming since 1988, arriving at a huge music festival can be intimidating. Below is some information and helpful hints that will […]