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Old Town School of Music
Old Time Resource of the Week: Old Town School of Music
The Old Town School of Music goes way back. So many folks have learned their first guitar chords there.
There are source recordings like on Slippery Hill, along with demos of the tunes by the …
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
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 …
Owen Grooms Presents Timberdoodle and Potluck
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Timberdoodle is Brian VanAntwerp on fiddle and guitar, JT Linville on upright bass, and Owen Grooms on banjo. These fast friends play groovy old time tunes, rollicking traditional songs, and rootsy original music with energy and passion. Come join us for …
We are opening an ice cream parlor, bakery and new music hall/event space. We would love your feedback please.
We are expanding and would love your feedback. Please take our survey about the ice cream parlor we are opening soon. We would be deeply grateful. Thank you!
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Reserve your Oktoberfest mix pack. A curated pack from Germany and other places. Yum!
Believe it our not, Oktoberfest beers are here!
Oktoberfest in Munich this year, 2026, will last for 16 days, from September 19th to October 4th. We are putting together mixed 6 and 12 packs to celebrate. Want One? You can reserve one. Let us know at Love@CedarMountainCanteen.com and we will save …
Canteen received scholarship from Sherwood Forest Friends
Owen, Kim and John accept Sherwood Forest Friends 2026 Scholarship for the Canteen Public House and the Appalachian Cultural Center. The award was given on July 11th at an SFF Summer Series event at the Robin Hood Barn.
We are deeply honored to be the recipients of this years scholarship. The …
We enjoyed a wonderful performance in our new music hall thanks to Panther Ridge Band!
Thanks to everyone who helped us try out our new music space this past Monday. There is still plenty to do before it is ready full time but we invited folks to enjoy our show in the space so we could figure some things out. It was pure magic. It …
Owen Grooms Presents The Panther Ridge Band and Potluck
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The Panther Ridge Band is made up of family and close friends that play original and traditional mountain music. With Jenn and Owen’s harmonies, Adam’s soaring fiddle, and JT’s precise and creative bass playing, the Panther Ridge Band breathes fresh life …
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 …
Cedar Mountain Fire and Rescue Annual Fundraiser at the Canteen July 5th!
Join Cedar Mountain Fire and Rescue for their annual Brisket Fundraiser at the Canteen on July 5th. Event starts at 12:30 pm and goes until they run out. Always a great meal and lots of food. We are so grateful for our local Fire and Rescue. Please come and support …
Judy Minot – How to Practice
Judy Minot – How to Practice
A slight departure this time around. We all practice, right? Right? Judy Minot has some interesting resources on making our practice time more rewarding.
Events
Events are held rain or shine. In event of rain, events are held indoors.
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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.




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