"The Ballad of Frankie Silver," as told by Bobby McMillon
- July 24, 2017
- Venue: North Asheville Library
- Address: 1030 Merrimon Ave., Asheville, NC 28804
Asheville's Musical Legacy
Music Traditions in the Blue Ridge
It began with the banjo: David Holt’s long affair with traditional Southern Appalachian music
by Alli Marshall
In 1969 David Holt packed up his truck and drove from California to North Carolina. “That was the same summer as Woodstock, and I was going to wood stick,” he jokes. But the Texas-born multi-instrumentalist, who got his start as a jazz … read more
Appalachia’s Ballad Singing Tradition
by Gina Smith
With its thriving music scene, including an ever-growing list of local Grammy nominees, Asheville is making a name for itself nationally as a hotbed for singing talent. But the craft of telling stories through song has long been woven into the … read more
50 Things to Do in Asheville
by Del Holston
If you’re looking for things to do in Asheville, then consider this list your primer to the many activities available in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Whether you’re a first-time visitor, or perhaps well acquainted with the flare of this … read more
Mountain Sounds, Legacy of Dulcimers
by Cat Kessler
Enthusiasts of Appalachian music are likely familiar with the whimsical sounds of dulcimers, instruments that have a rich legacy tied to the Blue Ridge Mountains. Jerry Read Smith, a local craftsman who has made more than 8,000 musical instruments, … read more
Asheville's Busking Scene Keeps Music in the Air
by Larry Bleiberg
When Peter Levitov blows into his homemade didgeridoo, an ethereal throbbing sound from the Australian aboriginal instrument echoes through downtown Asheville . A moment later, a percussionist lays down a rhythm on a hand drum, and a saxophone player … read more
Play On In: Immerse Yourself in Mountain Sounds
by Elizabeth Sims
Musical roots grow very deep in the mountains. The ground is melodiously fertile, and music thrives here. Listen closely and you’ll hear a fiddle at dusk down a long mountain cove. Hear the tap-tapa-tap of young mountain cloggers in Pack Square … read more
Live Music Lives in Asheville
by Jen Nathan Orris
Wander through Asheville and you’ll hear music from every nook and cranny. A bluegrass fiddler on the sidewalk, an indie rocker at a club, and an old-timey jam session at a bar are all equally at home here. Immerse yourself in Asheville’s … read more
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