By Madison Fisler Lewis
Dec. 15, 2014. Nothing warms you up in the winter like live music, and the High Country has enough live music events to keep you tapping your toes all season long. Each week, the Monday Music Mash-up is your go-to spot to find the latest news on concerts, shows and gigs all throughout the High Country. Check out the website every Monday for the latest lineup, and make a plan to enjoy some tunes this fall.
The Watauga Community Band will not have practice this week and is on winter break until Jan. 3. The band performs several concerts of various styles of music throughout the year, and is open to community members who play a woodwind, brass, or percussion instrument. ASU and CCC students may receive class credit if desired.
On Wednesday, Dec. 17, Maureen Renihan and Andy Page will perform at Timberlake’s Restaurant at Chetola Resort in Blowing Rock.
Twig’s Restaurant in Blowing Rock hosts live music every Friday and Saturday night, from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. featuring great local and regional artists with no cover charge.
On Friday, Dec. 19, the Maureen Renihan and Keith McCutchen Jazz Duo will perform at Timberlake’s Restaurant at Chetola Resort. The music will begin at 6 p.m.
On Saturday, Dec. 20, the Blue Ridge ArtSpace will host the Blues Porch Jam. This Blues-Centric Jam Session features the Blues but caters to the whims, interests, and favorite tunes of those present. Musicians, vocalists, foot-stompers, groupies – all are welcome to this unplugged (no amps) session each Saturday afternoon.
On Sunday, Dec. 21, the Green Park Inn’s Music on the Veranda (Indoors!) will present The Neighbors starting at 5 p.m. For more information about this event, call 828-414-9230.
On Sunday, Dec. 21, Canyons in Blowing Rock will host the weekly Sunday Jazz Brunch with Todd Wright. Starting at 11 a.m., the event will feature live jazz music at Canyons located at 8960 Valley Blvd. in Blowing Rock. For more information about this event, call 828-295-7661.
The choir of St. Mary of the Hills Episcopal Church will present a traditional Lessons and Carols service Sunday afternoon, Dec. 21t at 3:30 p.m. The service will be held in the church, and everyone is truly welcome. In case of bad weather, please call the church office (295-7323) to confirm that the service is not being rescheduled.
Know of a concert that we missed? Shoot us an email at Madison@highcountrypress.com and tell us all about it!
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