Feb. 25 at the Schaefer Center: Lake Street Dive Live in NC
Published Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 7:00 pm
Feb. 16, 2017. The red hot jazz pop four piece known as Lake Street Dive will be making their only stop in NC Saturday night Feb. 25 at the Schaefer Center at Appalachian State here in Boone. Hot on the heels of their third studio release, this group out of Boston has sold out every show so far during their current tour, which spans the United States. With their highly anticipated appearance at the Schaefer Center fast approaching, fans should expect this show to sell out as well. By Cramer Lewis / Read more… Continue reading
The Rain Drops North American Tour featuring Paper Diamond Comes to Legends at ASU Wednesday, Jan. 28
Published Friday, January 23, 2015 at 1:06 pm
Electronic music fans in Boone have something to get excited about. The Rain Drops Tour, headlined by Colorado artist Paper Diamond, will come to Legends at Appalachian State University on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Doors will open at 9 p.m. Tickets are currently available to purchase online at the Legends website or at the ticket desk in Plemmons Student Union, which is open Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Read more...
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The Annual Shag at Sugar Mountain Held Saturday, Aug. 23 at the Sugar Mountain Golf Clubhouse
Published Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at 4:49 pm
After being postponed due to rain earlier this month, the annual Shag at Sugar Mountain will finally take place on Saturday, Aug. 23. The event will be held from 4:30-9 p.m. at Sugar Mountain Golf Clubhouse located at 1054 Sugar Mtn Dr. in Sugar Mountain. "The first one was in 2010 to celebrate our 25th anniversary as a township," said Tammy Floyd, Clerk at the Village of Sugar Mountain. "But people loved it so much and asked for it again and again so we obliged and made it an annual event." Read more...
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Asheville’s The Get Right Band and Boone’s Wave Lynx Bring Funk Energy To Boone Saloon Thursday, March 27
Published Thursday, March 6, 2014 at 11:20 am
Asheville funksters The Get Right Band return to Boone Saloon Thursday, Mar. 27 with local opener Wave Lynx. The show begins at 10:30 p.m. with a $6 cover fee.Read more...
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15th Annual Battle of the Bands at Legends Results in Tie for First Place, Winners to Co-Headline Show Next Year
Published Thursday, February 27, 2014 at 5:06 pm
The 15th annual Battle of the Bands competition, hosted by the Appalachian Popular Programming Society(APPS,) was held at Legends on the campus of Appalachian State University Feb. 27 at 9 p.m.Read more...
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Country Music Star Corey Smith Rocks Legends at Appalachian State University on Feb. 5
Published Monday, February 3, 2014 at 3:28 pm
Throw on your boots and head to campus! Country music star Corey Smith will be making his way back to Appalachian State University for yet another spectacular show at Legends. Corey Smith will rock the stage once again at Legends on Feb. 5, hosted by the Concerts Council of the Appalachian Popular Programming Society. Read more...
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MerleFest Joins Forces with The Bluegrass Situation for the Festival’s 2014 Saturday After-Hours Midnight Jam
Published Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at 11:04 am
One of the more anticipated events at MerleFest - presented by Lowe's and slated this year for April 24-27 - is the Midnight Jam, the Saturday after-hours hootenanny that has produced artistic collaborations and one-of-a-kind superstar jams that have become legendary in the festival's history. Read more... Continue reading
Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce’s First 2013 Summer Concert in the Park Featuring the King Bees
Published Monday, June 10, 2013 at 1:00 pm
June 10, 2013. Thursday, June 20, will mark the opening concert of the much anticipated Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce's 2013 Summer Concert in the Park. This performance, which will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Tate-Evans Town Park Stage, will feature the internationally loved musical sensation King Bees. Read more...
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The Blowing Rock Jazz Society to Play Monthly Concert at the Meadowbrook Inn on June 9
Published Thursday, June 6, 2013 at 2:10 pm
June 6, 2013. On Sunday, June 9, the Blowing Rock Jazz Society will hold a concert at the Meadowbrook Inn and Suites in Blowing Rock. The concert, which runs from 7-9 p.m. will feature the ASU Faculty Jazz Quintet. Read more...
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Music on the Lawn Concert Series at Ragged Gardens Inn Returns to The High Country for Another Summer of Fun
Published Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 1:39 pm
May 9, 2013. What could be more relaxing after a hard week's work than lounging in a beautiful garden and enjoying live music in the warm summer sunshine with friends? Read more…
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John Darnielle of The Mountain Goats to Bring Solo Performance to Legends at ASU on Wednesday, May 1
Published Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 2:10 pm
May 1, 2013. John Darnielle will bring his solo performance to Legends music hall May 1at Appalachian State University. Doors open for the performance at 9 p.m. Advance tickets are $10 for Appalachian students and $12 for guests and at the door. Read more... Continue reading
Gramatik Brings His Electro-Frenzy ‘Age of Reason Tour’ to Legends at Appalachian State University on April 23
Published Monday, April 15, 2013 at 6:30 pm
April 15, 2013. The Concerts Council of the Appalachian Popular Programming Society brings critically-acclaimed Pretty Lights recording artist Gramatik on April 23, 2013 to Legends. The performance will feature an eclectic bill of electronic and dance-inducing blend of beats with support from Cherub and heRobust for the last rave of the semester. Read more... Continue reading
Lee Brice to Perform at Appalachian
Published Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 3:24 pm
Nov. 14, 2012. Lee Brice will bring the national tour of his Deep South, heavy-hitting country music to Appalachian State University on Sunday Dec. 2, 2012 at 8 p.m. at Legends night club on campus. Local band Blue Country will open the show. Read more… Continue reading
Music on the Mountaintop Announces Second Round of Artists to Perform at Festival August 24-26
Published Friday, August 24, 2012 at 4:00 am
This photo was taken at 1:30 p.m. on Friday morning. The sun is shining and the weather looks to be beautiful all weekend with only a slight chance of rain for Music on the Mountaintop.Aug. 24, 2012. Music on the Mountaintop has confirmed the second round of artists slated for the fifth annual three-day music festival Aug. 24-26 outside of Boone. This year marks the first that the festival has expanded to three days, and the first time organizers are partnering with jam band Railroad Earth. Read more...
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‘Poor Wicked Souls’ Serenade Proper Patrons
Published Monday, August 6, 2012 at 12:03 pm
Aug. 6, 2012. Since Angela Kelly opened Proper in May of 2010 the quaint building has grown to be a staple of the Boone restaurant scene. Located in the old jail house building, Proper's selection of food blends perfectly with the ancient building's atmosphere. Adding some down-home traditional folk music would seem to make sense, given Proper's unique sense of style and service.Enter Clifton Hicks, Jeremiah Campbell and Douglas Francisco, or the Poor Wicked Souls, if you please. Read more...
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Local Duo ‘Sound Traveler’ Bring Their Family Blend of Instrumentation Back to the High Country
Published Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at 3:52 pm
July 31, 2012. Sound Traveler, known locally as Avery County based artists Bob and Patty Tatum, will be performing their special brand of classic rock, pop, folk, and country at MK's Southern Cooking (formerly Glidewells) in Blowing Rock and Zuzda in Banner Elk this weekend. Read more...
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August Art Crawl Again Offers Friday Night Fun in Downtown Boone; Round-up of Events Included
Published Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at 2:35 pm
Aug. 1, 2012. On Friday, Aug. 3, downtown Boone businesses will participate in the monthly First Friday Art Crawl. Per usual, this month's installment will feature free food, drinks, and music along with work and exhibitions from local artists. And as always, locals and tourists young and old are invited to attend and enjoy the Friday night fun. Read more...
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Watauga Library Kicks Off a Summer Full of Events With Ice Cream and Children’s Band Big Bang Boom
Published Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 3:44 pm
June 19, 2012. Includes photo gallery! The Watauga County Library kicked off its “Dream Big Read” summer series for kids with an ice cream social and concert by children’s band Big Bang Boom Tuesday afternoon. Read more...
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Renowned Virtuoso Classical Guitarist Appearing at Watauga County Public Library Saturday
Published Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at 12:48 pm
June 12, 2012. New York based classical guitarist Peter Fletcher will perform a special composition combining well known pieces and original work Saturday at Watauga County Public Library. Read more...
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Jones House Holding Free Summer Concert Series
Published Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 1:33 pm
May 30, 2012. The Jones House will be holding free weekly concerts in downtown Boone every Friday at 5 p.m., beginning this week and lasting through September. Read more...
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Asheville Symphony Guild Offers Music Camp Scholarships to Watauga Middle, High School Students
Published Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 9:45 am
March 7, 2012. ASHEVILLE -- This spring the Asheville Symphony Guild will offer full and partial scholarships for musical instrument students in middle and high school in 22 western N.C. counties, including Watauga County, to attend the Mars Hill College Summer Music Camp (June 24—June 29, 2012). Scholarship information and applications can be obtained from the Guild at www.ashevillesymphony.org/guild or the student’s music teacher. Read more... Continue reading
Boone Town Council Votes 3 to 2 to Approve Changes to Town Noise Ordinance on Feb. 21 Based on Decibel Levels
Published Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 4:02 pm
Feb. 23, 2012. BOONE -- The Boone Town Council voted 3 to 2, to approve amendments to the town’s noise ordinance at their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 21. Read more...
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Trumpet Chamber Recital Presented Feb. 28 at ASU
Published Friday, February 17, 2012 at 4:03 pm
Feb. 17, 2012. BOONE -- James Stokes leads a faculty trumpet chamber recital Feb. 28 at Appalachian State University. The performance begins at 8 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall. Read more... Continue reading
Jazz Trombonist Steve Davis Performs Feb. 25
Published Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 7:58 pm
Feb. 16, 2012. BOONE -- Trombonist Steve Davis performs with the Hayes School of Music’s Jazz Ensemble I on Saturday, Feb. 25, at 8 p.m. in Farthing Auditorium at Appalachian State University. Read more... Continue reading
‘Bluegrass Attack’ Fundraiser Concert to Aid Homeless Vets
Published Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 6:54 pm
Feb. 9, 2012. LENOIR -- Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute’s student Physical Therapist Assistant Club is sponsoring the “Bluegrass Attack: Helping to Eliminate Veteran Homelessness” fundraiser for the Veteran Transitional Advocacy Board and CCC&TI PTA Scholarships. Read more... Continue reading
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