Where the Music Is | By CML Staff

Where the Music is...

Jones House Music Inn at Ragged Gardens Music on the Lawn

At the Wineries and Vineyards

Linville Falls Winery – Located near Linville Falls and the spectacular Linville Gorge, the steepest gorge east of the Mississippi River, Linville Falls Winery hosts music every Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons beginning at 3 p.m. | 9557 Linville Falls Hwy (Hwy 221) Linville Falls, NC Blue Ridge Parkway Mile 317, 828-765-1400, linvillefallswinery.com Banner Elk Winery – The High Country’s original winery is just minutes from downtown Banner Elk and hosts music on Saturdays and Sundays, 1-5 p.m. and most Fridays 3-6 p.m. | 60 Deer Run Lane, Banner Elk, NC, 828-898-9090, bannerelkwinery.com Grandfather Vineyard and Winery – Music in the vineyard hosts a season full of live music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday starting at 2 p.m. and Sunday afternoons starting at 1 p.m. through the third week in October. Food truck available. | 225 Vineyard Lane, off N.C. 105 between Boone and Banner Elk, 828-963-2400, grandfathervineyard.com

At Restaurants and Bars

Old Hampton Barbecue and The Tavern at the Old Hampton Store – Live outdoor music on select Thursdays, Fridays or Saturdays from 5:30-8:30 p.m. (weather dependent). Go to Old Hampton Store Facebook page for the latest updates, additions, and changes. | 77 Ruffin Street in Linville, 828-733-5213 Live Bands at Banner Elk Café – Fridays and Saturdays throughout the year, 6 -10 p.m. | 324 Shawneehaw Ave. S. Banner Elk, 828-898-4040, bannerelkcafe.com Live Music at Lost Province Brewery – Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, 7:30-10 p.m. | 130 N. Depot Street, Boone, 828-265-3506, lostprovince.com Chef’s Table – Live Wednesday night jazz with Shane Chalke at 7 p.m. Additional live music on Friday and Saturday nights starting at 7 p.m. | 140 Azalea Circle, Banner Elk, 828-898-5214, bannerelkvillage.com Barra Sports Bar – Karaoke Saturday nights starting at 9 p.m. | 140 Azalea Circle, Banner Elk, 828-898-5214, bannerelkvillage.com Bayou Concerts in the Courtyard – Tuesday evenings in Banner Elk, the Bayou Smokehouse and Grill features music on the lawn beginning at 6 p.m., rain or shine. Check their Facebook page for full listings. | 130 Main Street E, Banner Elk, 828-898-8952 Famous Brick Oven Pizzeria – Live music every Thursday 6-8:30 p.m., | 402 Beech Mountain Parkway, Beech Mountain, 828-387-4000, famousbrickoven.com

Booneshine Brewing Company Summer

in the Garden – Thursday evenings at Booneshine Brewing Company in East Boone from 6:30-9 p.m. through August. | 465 Industrial Park Drive, Boone, 828-278-8006, booneshine.beer Highlanders Grill & Tavern – Check for dates and lineup on their Facebook page at facebook.com/highlandersbannerelk | 4527 Tynecastle Hwy., Banner Elk, 828-898-9613

Summer Music Series at the Table at

Crestwood – Every Thursday night through mid-August, 5:30-8 p.m. at The Inn at Crestwood, Blowing Rock. Reservations advised. | 3236 Shulls Mill Rd., Boone, 828-963-6646, crestwoodnc.com Timberlake’s Restaurant – at the Chetola Resort features live music in the Pub, on the Patio or by the Bonfire, depending on weather and special events, Wednesday through Saturday 6-9 p.m. | 185 Chetola Lake Dr., Blowing Rock, 828-295-5505, chetola.com/dining/

At Inns and Resorts

5506’ Skybar at Beech Mountain Ski Resort

– Take the ski lift to the top—the Skybar at the peak of the mountain offers live music on Saturdays from 2:30-5:30 p.m. | 1007 Beech Mountain Parkway, Beech Mountain, 800-438-2093, beechmountainresort.com

Music on the Lawn at The Inn at Ragged

Gardens – Friday evenings May through midOctober, 5:30-8:30 p.m., weather permitting. Bring your own seating; outdoor bar and lawn menu available. Sorry, no coolers, pets, or outside food or beverages. | 203 Sunset Dr., Blowing Rock, 828-295-9703, ragged-gardens.com Symphony by the Lake – One night only, Friday July 23. Dinner, fireworks, and the Symphony of the Mountains. Chetola Resort, Blowing Rock. $50 advance tickets only. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., music at 7:30 p.m. Info and tickets: symphonybythelake.com, 828-295-7851

Grillin & Chillin Concert and Dinner

Series at Sugar Mountain – Wednesdays, May through Labor Day, 6-9 p.m. on the Golf and Tennis Clubhouse Deck, hosted by CaddyShack Café, dinner available for $12$14. | 1054 Sugar Mountain Dr., Banner Elk, 828-898-1025, seesugar.com/ summer-concerts/

Music on the Veranda at Green Park Inn

– Sundays, 5-8 p.m. Bring your own chairs. | 9239 Valley Blvd., Blowing Rock, 828-4149230, GreenParkInn.com Beech Alpen Pavilion Summer Concerts – Sundays, 5 p.m., at Beech Alpen Inn, weather permitting, Memorial Day through Labor Day. | 700 Beech Mountain Parkway, Beech Mountain, 828-387-2252, BeechAlpen.com

Music at Grandfather Vineyard

Music is made in our area all year long by skilled and talented musicians. They’re picking and jamming on the stages, in the meadows and on front porches. Here are some of our favorite places…

Summer Concert Series at the Beech

Mountain Resort – August 6 & 7, August 14, and August 21, 7-11 p.m. Tickets available online at Beechmountainresort.com. | 1007 Beech Mountain Parkway, Beech Mountain, 828-387-2011, beechmountainresort.com

At Parks

Concerts in the Park, Banner Elk – Every Thursday, July through August 26, 6:30 p.m., Tate Evans Town Park next to Town Hall on Hwy 194. | 210 Park Ave., Banner Elk, 828-898-8395, BannerElk.org Concerts in the Park, Blowing Rock – Sundays at 4 p.m. following Art in The Park. | Memorial Park, 1036 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC, 828-295-7851, blowingrock.com/ concertinthepark/ Blowing Rock Town Concert Series – A variety of free music concerts at the gazebo in Broyhill Park (rain location - The Blowing Rock American Legion Hall) on Monday nights, July-August at 7 p.m. Bring a chair or blanket | amymarieproductions.com Fridays in the Park Concert Series – Every third Friday during the summer at Ashe County Park, 7-9 p.m. | Ashe Park Rd., Jefferson, 336-846-2787 Backstreet Park Summer Concerts – 5:30-7 p.m. on Fridays in July and August, downtown West Jefferson on the Backstreet. Bring your own seating. | 888-343-2743, ashechamber.com

Concerts in the Commons – The second Saturday of the month at 6 p.m., now through October at Carolina West Wireless Community Commons. | 102 West Main St., Wilkesboro, 336-838-3951, wilkesboronc.org/ visitors/concerts-in-the-commons Todd Summer Concert Series – Free live concerts will be held outdoors at Cook Memorial Park in downtown Todd from 6-8 p.m., June through mid-August. Bring a chair or blanket | 3977 Todd Railroad Grade Rd, Todd, facebook.com/ToddNC28684/

Festivals

& 5, 1-4 p.m.; Saturday, July 3, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; September 3, 5 & 6, 1-4 p.m. and September 4, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Bring a lawn chair and your friends and family! All events are FREE. | 278 Shoppes on the Parkway Road, Blowing Rock, NC 28605, 828-295-4444, tangeroutlet.com/ blowingrock

An Appalachian Summer Festival – Annual summer arts attraction from July 2-31. This monthlong cultural event includes live music concerts in Boone, NC. For information and tickets: 800-841-2787, appsummer.org FloydFest’21 “Odyssey” – July 21-25 in Floyd, VA. For complete information, floydfest.com Virginia Highlands Festival – July 21-August 1. Annual event includes live music concerts. | Abingdon, VA, vahighlandsfestival.org

Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion

– September 10-12 in downtown Bristol, VA/TN | State Street. For tickets and more information: 423-573-1927, music! summer ‘21 birthplaceofcountrymusic.org MerleFest – Considered one of the premier music festivals in the country, MerleFest is an annual homecoming of musicians and music fans held on the Campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro. The festival hosts a diverse mix of artists on 13 stages September 16-19 starting at 9 a.m. | 1328 S. Collegiate Dr., Wilkesboro, 800-343-7857, merlefest.org At stores

And Everywhere Else

FORUM at Lees-McRae College – Mondays, 5 and 7:30 p.m. through August 2 at Hayes Auditorium on the campus of LeesMcRae College. | 191 Main St., Banner Elk; information and tickets: 828-898-8748, lmc.edu/forum Concerts on the Deck – Bring a chair and your dancing shoes to the Yadkin Valley Marketplace the third Saturday of each month, now through October, starting at 6 p.m. | 842 CBD Loop, North Wilkesboro, 336-667-7129, downtownnorthwilkesboro.com The Orchard at Altapass – Free live music in the outdoor pavilion from May through September on Saturday and Sunday, 2:304:30 p.m. | 1025 Orchard Rd., Spruce Pine, 828-765-9531, altapassorchard.org Crossnore Jam – Free live jam sessions. Bring an instrument if you would like to join in! Town Meeting House on the first Friday of the month at 6 p.m. | Crossnore Drive, Crossnore, 828-733-0360.

Concerts in The Courtyard at Tanger

Outlets/Blowing Rock – Enjoy live concerts on the July 4th and Labor Day Weekends at the Tanger Outlets Courtyard Stage: July 2, 4

Be sure to check with each venue or search online for any changes to dates, times, locations, and restrictions.

JAM-Program —Courtesy of Stecoah Valley Arts Student at Penland weaving class —Photo by Robin Dreyer Quilt trails painting —Courtesy of Ashe County Arts Council

Fill Your Summer with Blue Ridge Culture By CML Staff

The Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina are among the oldest mountains on Earth. The landscape is full of superlatives: the highest mountain (Mount Mitchell), deepest gorge (Linville Gorge), and highest waterfall (Whitewater Falls) in the eastern United States; the oldest river in North America (the New River); and the two most visited National Park lands in the country (the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park). The region has been blessed with a stunning diversity of plant and animal life—more, in fact, than the whole of Europe.

Throughout history, our mountains have proved a fertile meeting ground for European and African music traditions, and over time these traditions melded to create the unique music of Appalachia. The area has also become the center of handmade art and craft in America, with a rich legacy of both traditional and contemporary craft schools and over 4,000 working craftspeople.

A land of mountain wilderness, waterfalls, Native American traditions, string bands, and craft studios, the heritage of western North Carolina is like no other.

AN INVITATION TO EXPLORE

The Blue Ridge National Heritage

Area (BRNHA), in partnership with the National Park Service, is the regional steward of living Appalachian traditions in North Carolina, with a mission to “honor our elders and invite new generations to explore music, craft, foodways, the outdoors, and the native wisdom that all have their home in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.”

Several popular websites have been created by the BRNHA to provide real-time information and interactive maps that help tourists plan a day, weekend or week-long trip exploring the rich culture of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

BlueRidgeHeritage.com – A good starting point for planning a cultural adventure, this website provides an overview of the National Heritage Area, as well as a great summary of all the “heritage adventures” in the region, based on your available time and interests. It also provides access to two invaluable online portals: Blue Ridge Craft Trails and Blue Ridge Music Trails.

Blue Ridge Craft Trails (www.blueridgeheritage.com/blue-ridge-crafttrails/) – If arts and crafts are your main interest, you are undeniably in a region rich in craft traditions and brimming with craft artists. Travel along the Blue Ridge Craft Trails to visit with artists in their studios, shop galleries full of local, handmade artwork, and discover scenic treasures and cultural gems along the way. The Blue Ridge Craft Trails organizers welcome new Trail sites regularly, with plans to add an estimated 200 craft artists, galleries and sites to the Trails over the next year. Check the website regularly to see added locations.

Blue Ridge Music Trails (www.blueridgemusicnc.com) - Consider this your all-in-one guide to the traditional music of the North Carolina mountains and foothills. Here you’ll find all the details on regional festivals, concerts and performances, jam sessions and community dances. You can also access a variety of recordings, podcasts, and videos from featured artists and various music genres.

BlueRidgeHeritageTrail.com – This website provides a digital map of the entire region, and highlights and categorizes the many heritage treasures of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Equipped with this excellent resource, you can create a driving tour that is ideal for you. Put together a mix of your favorite things, including history, natural wonders, outdoor adventure, arts and crafts, and music-related experiences. Or, select one of many suggested itineraries. You can pick up a printed Driving Trail Map at any regional welcome center or Chamber of Commerce.

PLAN YOUR TOUR OF THE TRAILS

Start the planning process by going to BlueRidgeHeritage.com to get familiar with the region. Check out the site’s easy-touse interactive tools and filters to create the perfect getaway for your visit. You’re sure to find all the information you need to inspire and entertain the whole family, whether it’s enjoying local music, original art or the natural beauty of the area. Time to hit the Trails!

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Poetry

Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down …

Dew laden leaves from the highest tree-top canopy spill droplets of rain Echoes of last night’s teeming storm One by one they trickle down leaf-by-leaf, branch-to-branch like a slow movin’ rusty rain chain

Dripping crystal clear beads layer-after-layer upon the open arms of descending sprigs Much like chords on a musical scale resonating in varying pitch they journey ever so slowly to the ground Remnants of rain, recycling down repeating their sound, repeating their sound Drop by drop yesterday’s rain to be laid at the feet of slumbering giants Trees so tall their tops are obscured Blurred

By a stray smoke-fogged cloud a hidden patch of blue A miracle made for this Sunday mornin’ walk Comin’ down.

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