mountain music

mountain music
Sep 2023
Tyler Ramsey's New Lost Ages
Guitar, vocals, lyrics—the Asheville-based musician does it all. Go behind the scenes to learn about Ramsey’s life on the road, the joys of playing music live, and his journey home.
Sep 2023
A Bluegrass Icon
The life and legacy of celebrated bluegrass musician Earl Scruggs gets a standing ovation in his native Shelby
Dec 2021
Crime Ink
New local page-turners explore murder, mayhem, and mysteries
Aug 2021
50 Fall Fests
After so many months of cancelled and postponed events, the urge to get together and celebrate is palpable. Here to satisfy is a season of great gatherings bursting with local culture: From woolly worms, elk, and Bigfoot to mountain arts, food, music, and more, these festivals truly have something for everyone.
Jun 2020
Steamboat Dream
The Mountain Lily’s short but storied run on the French Broad River might never end
Feb 2020
Best of the Festivals - ARTS & CRAFTS
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! FROM FOOD AND DRINK FÊTES TO CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS AND MUSICAL BLOWOUTS...
Dec 2017
50 Ways to Play—Winter
Chill out with outdoor activities as well as indoor fun and games
Jun 2017
Down the Road Again
A new podcast tunes in to mountain music milestones
Dec 2016
Bad Medicine
The remarkable rise and fall of the Goat Gland King, Jackson County’s “Dr.” John Brinkley
Jun 2016
Live from Asheville
20 Ways to Explore the City's Exploding Music Scene
Dec 2015
13 Best Small Towns in Western North Carolina
Sometimes, smaller is better.
Apr 2014
Taking the High Roads
Before the Blue Ridge Parkway paved the way, Mt. Mitchell’s visitors rode storied rail lines and motor routes to the top
Aug 2013
Listening List
Three local bands bring new albums to your ears
Aug 2013
Rare Finds
One-of-a-kind archives keep the history of mountain arts alive and accessible
Jun 2013
Fiddle Fever
Three old-time music parties for your listenin’ and pickin’ enjoyment
Oct 2011
Winter Warmer
Take your seat for an intimate series of stellar bluegrass shows at the Colonial Theatre in Canton

Sep 2011
Fall Joyrides
Autumn is upon us, and you can park yourself in the backyard and watch the leaves put on a show.
Jun 2010
Making Tracks
Three recording studios keep Asheville’s music scene finely tuned
Apr 2010
Take the Scenic Route
This summer, log some miles and celebrate the Blue Ridge Parkway’s anniversary with 75 must-see stops
Mar 2009
WNC’s 50 Most Influential People
From the Past to the Present
Mar 2009
Four Lanes to the Future
In an effort to make a large swath of Western North Carolina more accessible by road, Madison, Yancey, and Mitchell counties must deal with growth and consequences