by Madison V. Fisler
July 14, 2014. Nothing says summertime like live music, and the High Country has enough live music events to keep you tapping your toes all summer 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 summer.
On Friday, July 18, the Jones House presents Andy Farrell & Oncoming Train and Carolina Crossing beginning at 5 p.m. The Jones House Community and Cultural Center presents a free outdoor concert every Friday night from June 6-Sept. 12. The Jones House is located at 604 West King St. in downtown Boone. For more information, call 828-268-6280. 
On Friday, July 18, the Best Cellar presents The Nautical Wheelers. The Best Cellar hosts a free outdoor concert each Friday night through the summer, and is located at 203 Sunset Dr. in Blowing Rock. For more information, call 828-295-9703.
On Tuesday, July 15, head out to the Bayou Smokehouse and Grill for the free Concerts in the Courtyard. Enjoy the music stylings of the Whip Daddys featuring Hope Harvey on vocals and a free wine tasting every single week! Featured wines are always 10 percent off with wine amnesty offered. The Bayou is located at 130 E. Main St. in Banner Elk. For more information call 828-898-8952.
This week, Chetola Resort presents live music at in the pub or the patio of Timberlake’s Restaurant. All concerts start at 6 p.m. This week’s lineup is as follows:
- July 14 – The Major Sevens
- July 16 – Klee Liles
- July 17 – The Grit Lickers
- July 18 – Maureen Renihan & Friends
- July 19 – The Grit Lickers
Valle Crucis Community Park will host Music in the Valle on Friday, July 18 featuring The Worthless Son in Laws. The concert will take place at Valle Crucis Community Park located at 2892 Broadstone Rd. in Valle Crucis starting at 7 p.m. For more information about this event, call 828-963-9239.
On Thursday, July 17, Banner Elk Concerts in the Park presents Soul Benefactor. The show will start at 6:30 p.m. For more information call 828-898-8395.
On Saturday, July 19, An Appalachian Summer Festival presents the Dance Theatre of Harlem. The show will be held at The Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts starting at 8 p.m. For more information, call 828-262-4046.
On Sunday, July 20, the Green Park Inn’s Music on the Veranda will present The Harris Brothers starting at 5 p.m. For more information about this event, call 828-414-9230.
On Sunday, July 20, 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.
On Sunday, July 20 starting at 5 p.m., Beech Alpen Inn will host the weekly Alpen Inn Summer Concert. The event will be held at the Beech Alpen Inn Pavilion located at 700 Beech Mountain Parkway in Beech Mountain. For more information about this event, call 828-387-2252.
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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