Music Archives

Feb. 25 at the Schaefer Center: Lake Street Dive Live in NC

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

The Rain Drops North American Tour featuring Paper Diamond Comes to Legends at ASU Wednesday, Jan. 28

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.
BY JAY SALTON

The Annual Shag at Sugar Mountain Held Saturday, Aug. 23 at the Sugar Mountain Golf Clubhouse

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.”
BY MADISON FISLER LEWIS

Asheville’s The Get Right Band and Boone’s Wave Lynx Bring Funk Energy To Boone Saloon Thursday, March 27

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.
BY RACHEL EMILY AUTON

15th Annual Battle of the Bands at Legends Results in Tie for First Place, Winners to Co-Headline Show Next Year

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.
BY RACHEL EMILY AUTON

Country Music Star Corey Smith Rocks Legends at Appalachian State University on Feb. 5

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.
BY MADISON V. FISLER

MerleFest Joins Forces with The Bluegrass Situation for the Festival’s 2014 Saturday After-Hours Midnight Jam

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.

Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce’s First 2013 Summer Concert in the Park Featuring the King Bees

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.
BY MADISON V. FISLER

The Blowing Rock Jazz Society to Play Monthly Concert at the Meadowbrook Inn on June 9

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.
BY MADISON V. FISLER

Music on the Lawn Concert Series at Ragged Gardens Inn Returns to The High Country for Another Summer of Fun

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?
BY MADISON FISLER
Photo by Ken Ketchie

John Darnielle of The Mountain Goats to Bring Solo Performance to Legends at ASU on Wednesday, May 1

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.

Gramatik Brings His Electro-Frenzy ‘Age of Reason Tour’ to Legends at Appalachian State University on April 23

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.

Lee Brice to Perform at Appalachian

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.

Music on the Mountaintop Announces Second Round of Artists to Perform at Festival August 24-26

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.
BY GREG HINCE
Photo by Ken Ketchie

‘Poor Wicked Souls’ Serenade Proper Patrons

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.
BY ETHAN WOODHOUSE

Local Duo ‘Sound Traveler’ Bring Their Family Blend of Instrumentation Back to the High Country

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.
BY GREG HINCE

August Art Crawl Again Offers Friday Night Fun in Downtown Boone; Round-up of Events Included

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.
COMPILED BY GREG HINCE

Watauga Library Kicks Off a Summer Full of Events With Ice Cream and Children’s Band Big Bang Boom

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.
BY GREG HINCE

Renowned Virtuoso Classical Guitarist Appearing at Watauga County Public Library Saturday

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.
BY GREG HINCE

Jones House Holding Free Summer Concert Series

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.
BY GREG HINCE

Asheville Symphony Guild Offers Music Camp Scholarships to Watauga Middle, High School Students

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.

Boone Town Council Votes 3 to 2 to Approve Changes to Town Noise Ordinance on Feb. 21 Based on Decibel Levels

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.
BY RON FITZWATER

Trumpet Chamber Recital Presented Feb. 28 at ASU

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.

Jazz Trombonist Steve Davis Performs Feb. 25

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.

‘Bluegrass Attack’ Fundraiser Concert to Aid Homeless Vets

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.