The Jayhawks are one of the most beloved and influential alternative country and Americana bands in rock history. Formed in Minneapolis in 1985, they pioneered the sound known as ‘Americana.’ Their albums Tomorrow the Green Grass and Sound of Lies are considered classics of the genre.
Antlers & Acorns: The Boone Songwriters Festival fills downtown Boone with intimate songwriter performances across the Appalachian Theatre, breweries, cafes, and restaurants. Each September, 30–40 songwriters spanning folk, Americana, country, and indie gather in the Blue Ridge Mountains for three evenings of storytelling through song — just as the leaves begin to turn.
The Calidore String Quartet is one of the most celebrated chamber ensembles of their generation, winners of the Avery Fisher Career Grant and Cleveland Quartet Award. The New York Times praised their ‘playing of tremendous intensity and color.’
Aaron Diehl is one of the most gifted jazz pianists of his generation. A protégé of Wynton Marsalis, Diehl blends deep jazz tradition with classical technique. His trio performances are celebrated for elegance, intelligence, and soulful swing.
Rock legend Rick Springfield has sold over 25 million albums worldwide. His 1981 #1 hit ‘Jessie’s Girl’ won the Grammy for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance. With 17 US Top 40 hits and decades of sold-out tours, Springfield remains one of the most beloved rock artists of the 1980s.
Darren Criss is a Tony Award-winning, Emmy Award-winning, Grammy-nominated actor, singer, and songwriter. Best known for Glee and The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story, he blends pop, Broadway, and rock with extraordinary charisma.
Sirat is a captivating performing arts experience presented as part of An Appalachian Summer Festival at Appalachian State University.
Straight No Chaser is the internationally acclaimed a cappella group that grew from Indiana University into one of the most successful vocal acts in the world, known for wildly funny and musically brilliant performances.
WindSync is an acclaimed wind quintet known for innovative programming and world-class musicianship. Their family-friendly performance of Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf is a perfect introduction to classical music for all ages.
WindSync is an acclaimed wind quintet celebrated for innovative programming, world-class musicianship, and making orchestral chamber music exciting and accessible for all audiences.
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