Cedar Mountain Canteen Public House & Appalachian Cultural Center, a zero-waste, employee-owned pub, bottle shop and listening room rooted in Transylvania County, North Carolina.  We welcome everyone.  We love diversity and enjoy the richness it brings.  Please visit.

Cedar Mountain Canteen Appalachian Cultural Center

Live music at least 4 days a week – 3 community jam sessions – join in!

Over 150 craft beverages, alcoholic & non-alcoholic.  Best prices on the mountain!  Free vegan food daily.

Bring the family and play in the Little River!  Great way to spend a summer day!

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We are deeply honored to be included as a venue on the Blue Ridge Music Trail.

Thank you to everyone who supports our music program. We are so grateful!

  • Owen Grooms Presents Marc Brown and Potluck

      Click here to view the live stream or recording. Marc Brown returns to the  Cedar Mountain Canteen to share his collection of old songs by interesting people. Cool old tunes you never knew you knew. Think Acoustic blues, Old Classic Country, Swing  and American Songbag……  Think Led Belly and Tommy Dorsey ...

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News

Hymnology Archive

Old Time Resource of the Week: Hymnology Archive

Off-topic for old time music? Maybe, but hymns, spirituals, and gospel songs are deeply entwined with Appalachian culture and made up a big part of the repertoire of many of the bands that recorded in the 78rpm era.

Same for …

July 25th, 2026|
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JSTOR Archive

Old Time Resource of the Week: JSTOR Archive

I get a newsletter from these folks every week and there’s always something interesting. But it never occurred to me that it could be a resource for our old time music community.
I stand corrected. For instance, run 

July 22nd, 2026|
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Frank C. Brown recordings

Old Time Resource of the Week: Frank C. Brown recordings

I guess I first saw the seven-volume Frank C. Brown folklore books in the library when I was just getting interested in traditional music.  Many times I’ve wished I could hear the source, not just read someone’s …

July 22nd, 2026|
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We are expanding.

Folks waiting in line to support the CM Fire and Rescue BBQ fundraiser in the Canteen’s new music hall. Picture courtesy of Linda Packer Young

After 6 years of operation we have been given the opportunity to expand and we took it.  After 6 years of repeatedly hearing our patrons ask …

July 11th, 2026|
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An Evening of Music with the Nikki Talley Band

 

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We are very excited to host Nikki Talley and her full band on July 4th! Nikki’s powerhouse vocals never fail to impress, and the musicians accompanying her are always top notch.

July 2nd, 2026|
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Events

Events are held rain or shine. In event of rain, events are held indoors.

Owen Grooms Presents Marc Brown and Potluck

July 27 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Marc Brown returns to the  Cedar Mountain Canteen to share his collection of old songs by interesting people. Cool old tunes you never knew you knew. Think …

Song Swap with Paddle Faster

July 30 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Got a song (or three) to share? Come to the Cedar Mountain Canteen’s Song Swap.

Prepare your songs to bring to the group, and help lead those who …

An Afternoon of Jazz with the Jason DeCristofaro Trio

July 31 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Jason is back with another set of fantastic Jazz music featuring some of the finest players around! Jason never fails to amaze with a different trio each …

Bluegrass Jam with Bruce Threlkeld

August 1 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Join us every Saturday afternoon from 2:00-4:00 for some fun
singing, pickin’ and grinning!

This jam will cater to musicians who love Bluegrass music, in it’s
traditional and non-trad styles. …

Mountain Music Jam

August 2 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

This is an acoustic jam featuring mostly old time fiddle tunes led by different community members. Come bring an instrument and join in on the fun, or …

Owen Grooms Presents Dustin Maxwell and Potluck

August 3 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us for an evening of original music with Dustin Maxwell and host, Owen Grooms. Dustin is known for his original songs and his work with bands …

Trivia

August 5 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us every other Wednesday for Trivia!  Super fun and super relaxed.  We look forward to laughing together.

Song Swap with Paddle Faster

August 6 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Got a song (or three) to share? Come to the Cedar Mountain Canteen’s Song Swap.

Prepare your songs to bring to the group, and help lead those who …

We strive to waste nothing.  Want to help?  Bring your own glass/cup.  It is that simple.

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We are pet friendly.  Well behaved dogs on leash are welcome in our garden.  We are a zero-waste, pack-it-in, pack-it-out public house.  Please be prepared to take your waste with you.

Hours

Monday 3 – 8 pm
Tuesday 3 – 7 pm
Wednesday 3 – 7
Thursday 3 – 8 pm
Friday 3 – 8 pm
Saturday 1 – 8 pm
Sunday 2 – 6 pm

On occasion we will be open different hours for special events.  Times listed on specific events will override these hours.

Looking for us?

10771 Greenville Highway
Cedar Mountain, NC 28718

828-820-4677

Love@CedarMountainCanteen.com