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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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: 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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Saturday, August 23, 2025 2 PM – 4 PM Orchard at Altapass (directions) Admission: FREE MUSIC SCHEDULE UPDATE!Originally, the Pigeon River Messengers were going to be playing at the Orchard Saturday, but unfortunately Lori is having to take a few weeks off. So this Saturday, husband Zach Dyke will be performing with talented musician Andrew
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Live Music at the Orchard: William Ritter Saturday, October 11, 2025 2 PM – 4 PM Orchard at Altapass (directions) Admission: FREE William plays banjo, fiddle, guitar, and other “string-ed things.” He is particularly interested in old mountain folkways, foodways, humor—eager to swap lies, half-truths, tales, and seeds. William serves as music director for the
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Sunday, October 12, 2025 2 PM – 4 PM Orchard at Altapass (directions) Admission: FREE Newfound Gap is a young old-time string band from Leicester, North Carolina. Siblings Bayla, Sylvie, Judah, and Emme Davis have been playing music together for several years, earning accolades and awards along the way. They’ve won first place ribbons for
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Saturday, August 30, 2025 2 PM – 4 PM Orchard at Altapass (directions) Admission: FREE Terry McKinney is a long-time Orchard friend, supporter, and well-known local musician. As an extraordinary singer and songwriter specializing in traditional country music, we look forward to both original songs and popular hits. We’re excited to welcome Terry to the
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Saturday, October 25, 2025 2 PM – 4 PM Orchard at Altapass (directions) Admission: FREE! A native of Western North Carolina, Randy’s been writing and performing since his early teens. Growing up in the 60s in Bryson City, NC, a half-mile outside of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park provided an interesting perspective from the
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