The Embers featuring Craig Woolard are North Carolina's premier beach music and shag dancing band. With a sound built on Heart and Soul, Rhythm and Blues, and feel-good music, The Embers have been one of the defining acts of Carolina beach music for decades. Craig Woolard's charismatic vocals and the band's infectious grooves keep audiences dancing all night long.
The Doc & Rosa Lee Watson MusicFest is an annual celebration honoring the extraordinary legacy of legendary guitarist Doc Watson, one of the most influential musicians in American history. Doc Watson, a native of Deep Gap, NC, revolutionized acoustic guitar playing and is widely regarded as the father of modern flatpicking. This year's festival features The Kody Norris Show, The Kruger Brothers, and Blue Highway — three powerhouse acts at the forefront of bluegrass and roots music.
Brass Transit is the ultimate tribute to the legendary rock band Chicago. Widely recognized as one of the finest tribute acts performing today, Brass Transit faithfully recreates Chicago's decades-long, multi-platinum songbook — from the early brass-driven rock of the 1970s to the soaring ballads of the 1980s. With a full horn section and incredible vocal performances, Brass Transit delivers an unforgettable night of hits.
Celebrate Doc Watson with two days of music, honoring the late local legend. On Friday, August 14 at 5pm, join […]
Celebrate Doc Watson with two days of music, honoring the late local legend. On Friday, August 14 at 5pm, join […]
Tommy Emmanuel is widely regarded as one of the greatest acoustic guitarists alive. Born in Muswellbrook, New South Wales, Australia in 1955, he began performing professionally at age six. His extraordinary fingerstyle technique — playing melody, bass, chords, and percussion simultaneously on a single guitar — is unmatched in the guitar world. Mentored by his idol Chet Atkins, Emmanuel became one of only five people Atkins ever named a Certified Guitar Player (CGP). He has won a Grammy Award, performed at the closing ceremony of the Sydney Olympics for over 2 billion viewers, and headlined venues from Carnegie Hall to the Sydney Opera House. His 2025 album Living in the Light — recorded in just four days — is described as the most daring and rewarding collection of his remarkable career. MusicRadar named him the best acoustic guitarist in the world in 2019.
The Carolina Social Music Club plays classic and contemporary jazz that aims to inspire audiences with messages of freedom, justice, and belonging. This ensemble brings a warm-community-centered spirit to the jazz tradition, creating performances that feel both intimate and meaningful.
Bronwyn Keith-Hynes is a Grammy-winning fiddle virtuoso who is stepping fully into the spotlight as a solo artist. Known for her breathtaking technique, expressive tone, and passionate performances, she has become one of the most celebrated fiddlers in American roots music. A deeply versatile musician, Bronwyn brings both rigorous musicianship and raw emotional power to every performance.
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.
