Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025 2 PM – 4 PM Orchard at Altapass (directions) Admission: FREE Rhonda Gouge and Keeping Time (Rhonda Gouge, Kathy Kuhne, and Sam McKinney) is a trio of musicians from Mitchell County who play an eclectic mix of folk, bluegrass, blues, gospel, and old-time mountain music. The trio is led by Rhonda […]
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Sunday, Aug 3, 2025 1 PM – 2 PM Orchard at Altapass (directions) Admission: FREE Junior Appalachian Musicians believes that children who are actively engaged in traditional mountain music are more connected and better prepared to strengthen their communities for future generations. And that is why we are always excited to welcome the JAM kids
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Saturday, August 16, 2025 Time: 2 PM – 4 PM Orchard at Altapass (directions) Admission: FREE Split Rail Bluegrass, a band from South Carolina, is sure to get your feet moving. They’ll bring several types of bluegrass and a selection of other music, sure to please. Flatt and Scruggs and a little Monroe, some gospel,
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Sunday, Aug 3, 2025 2 PM – 4 PM Orchard at Altapass (directions) Admission: FREE Buffalo Cove is an acoustic trio from Western NC playing mostly traditional with lots of old-time, old country with a bit of Irish music mixed in. They enjoy playing upbeat music with fun energy for dancing. The Orchard Music Program
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Live Music at the Orchard: Kevin Dolan & Paul Koptak Friday, July 25, 2025 2 PM – 4 PM Orchard at Altapass (directions) Admission: FREE It’s new music Friday! Please join us in welcoming Orchard newcomers Kevin Dolan and Paul Koptak to the pavilion stage! Kevin Dolan is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer/owner of Shake
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Live Music at the Orchard: Asheville Junction Duo Sunday, July 20, 2025 2 PM – 4 PM Orchard at Altapass (directions) Admission: FREE Asheville Junction Duo is a mother-daughter bluegrass/Americana act from the high country of North Carolina. Their music is filled with hot fiddlin’, mesmerizing vocals and harmonies. Folks find themselves singing, clapping, and
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Live Music at the Orchard: Boone Trail Band Saturday, July 19, 2025 2 PM – 4 PM Orchard at Altapass (directions) Admission: FREE The Boone Trail Band, a group of musicians from North Carolina and Tennessee, play a mix of Bluegrass and Classic Country music. All five members—Lou Hodges (Upright Bass & Vocals), Marlene Crosby
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Live Music at the Orchard: Justin Mychals’ Cathead Biscuit Duo Friday, July 18, 2025 2 PM – 4 PM Orchard at Altapass (directions) Admission: FREE It’s new music Friday, and we are so excited to welcome Justin Mychals’ Cathead Biscuit Duo, a partnership between Justin Mychals and Aaron Dingus. Their latest release, “Baptized in Muddy
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Live Music at the Orchard: Sound Traveler Sunday, August 17, 2025 2 PM – 4 PM Orchard at Altapass (directions) Admission: FREE Sound Traveler honors the music of the past while celebrating contemporary music. Add their original creations and arrangements to the diverse mix, and you have innovative, unique, real, live music using unexpected combinations
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Live Music at the Orchard: Pigeon River Messengers Saturday, August 23, 2025 2 PM – 4 PM Orchard at Altapass (directions) Admission: FREE The Pigeon River Messengers out of the Blue Ridge Mountains of WNC, play an eclectic blend of traditional folk, bluegrass, and Americana music. Their musical journey began when Lori and Zach met,
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