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 just sit back, listen, and enjoy!

Dave Desmelik is a singer-songwriter and instrumentalist whose musical focus is on original compositions. What attracts listeners to Desmelik’s tunes, old and new, is the element of authenticity incorporated in them. There is no sugar coating involved. His songs are not wrapped in false smiles, rather they are stark and open and ...

The 21st Century Music Series at the Cedar Mountain Canteen features a variety of artists focusing on original music. This week the artists are: Bob Strain (keys), Connor Law (bass), and Jason DeCristofaro (vibes/drums).

Join us every Saturday afternoon from 2:00-4:00 for some fun singing, pickin’ and grinning. The hosts this week are Karen and Scott of Paddle Faster. This jam will cater to musicians who love Bluegrass music, in its traditional and non-trad styles. We will focus on songs that feature vocal melodies, harmonies and ...

The Harrows are Bob Culver on guitars, fiddle, accordion, and Hazel Ketchum on drums, guitar, banjo and vocals. From concert halls to clubs to dances The Harrows entertain with their own brand of spirit led blues, gospel and original music. They are regular performers for the Women & Series at The Charleston ...

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 just sit back, listen, and enjoy!

Join us as we welcome back Daniel, owner of Perra Loca Produce to the Canteen on Mondays! Daniel is bringing his farm stand back and his partner is joining him with artwork and small crafts.  A few other vendors have asked if they can join from time to time, and you will ...

The Mark Queen Band plays traditional mountain music at blazing speeds and a wide array of songs that run the gamut from old-time, rock and roll, to country. Mark grew up immersed in mountain music, as he hails from the well known Queen family that has won numerous state and national awards ...

In the event the show is moved indoors, the first 35 registered will be guaranteed a seat.  Outdoor seating will be available, and we will provide a sound feed of the show. If the show is moved indoors, we are currently at capacity with a waiting list. RSVP Recommended. While this show ...

The 21st Century Music Series at the Cedar Mountain Canteen features a variety of artists focusing on original music. This week's artists are: Jorge Garcia on guitar, Connor Law on bass, and Jason DeCristofaro on vibes and drums. This will also be Connor's last show in Western NC before he moves to ...

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 its traditional and non-trad styles. We will focus on songs that feature vocal melodies, harmonies and instrumental breaks. Typical instrumentation includes guitars, banjos, mandolins, resophonic guitars (Dobros), ...

Join us as we welcome back Daniel, owner of Perra Loca Produce to the Canteen on Mondays! Daniel is bringing his farm stand back and his partner is joining him with artwork and small crafts.  A few other vendors have asked if they can join from time to time, and you will ...

Hailed by many as one of the best kalimba players alive today, musical renegade Kevin Spears the " KalimbaMan " has astounded audiences far and wide reimaging what is possible on this traditional African folk instrument.   As a young and quiet son, Kevin began applying his musical abilities and heart expression to ...

This is an acoustic jam featuring old time fiddle tunes led by different community members. Come bring an instrument and join in on the fun, or just sit back, listen, and enjoy!

Join us for a special treat as we welcome award-winning Jazz Guitarist Jocelyn Gould to the Canteen! 2021 JUNO Award winner Jocelyn Gould has been called “a leader in the next generation of great mainstream jazz guitarists” by Howard Paul, CEO of Benedetto Guitars. Her joyful energy has captivated audiences around the ...

Growing up in Brevard, Madeline Dierauf listened to and learned a diverse range of folk music and was immersed in the cultural traditions of Appalachia. She is passionate about the power of art and music for self expression, understanding, and community building, and creatively engages with many different traditional genres in her ...

Much like our Sunday afternoon Mountain Music jams, the song circle is a way for musicians to learn together and play together.  Thursday's song circle gives individual artists the ability to perform and they can invite the group to join them or individuals in the group to play along.  Each artist in ...

Jason DeCristofaro’s 21st Century Music Series Presents: Monty Craig & Harry Jacobson The 21st Century Music Series at the Cedar Mountain Canteen will feature Monty Craig (guitar) and Harry Jacobson (bass) performing 2 sets of their original jazz music from 2 PM to 4 PM.  No cover!  More info and RSVP here:  https://www.facebook.com/events/973953140887793/

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. We will focus on songs that feature vocal melodies, harmonies and instrumental breaks. Typical instrumentation includes guitars, banjos, mandolins, resophonic guitars (Dobros), ...

Powerhouse vocals deliver Nikki’s award winning songwriting about life's simple pleasures travel, motherhood, fishing, rhododendron & moonshine. Beautiful, lush guitar tones & harmonies are handled by her long time partner in life & music, Jason Sharp.

This is an acoustic jam featuring old time fiddle tunes led by different community members. Come bring an instrument and join in on the fun, or just sit back, listen, and enjoy!

Join us as we welcome back Daniel, owner of Perra Loca Produce to the Canteen on Mondays! Daniel is bringing his farm stand back and his partner is joining him with artwork and small crafts.  A few other vendors have asked if they can join from time to time, and you will ...

Jennifer Rhea Linville and Owen Grooms play heartwarming original and traditional songs on guitar, banjo, mandolin and fiddle. Jenn grew up in Transylvania County, North Carolina and has played music there throughout her life’s journey with her family and friends, including the bands Chrysalis and The Woven. Owen plays with Pretty Little ...

RSVP Recommended. While this show is free, if tickets were available, they would be over $45 each.  That amount is our break-even amount.  If you would like to contribute to our arts fund, we would be deeply grateful.  You can find out more about contributing here:  Community Supported Arts Donation - Cedar ...

Much like our Sunday afternoon Mountain Music jams, the song circle is a way for musicians to learn together and play together.  Thursday's song circle gives individual artists the ability to perform and they can invite the group to join them or individuals in the group to play along.  Each artist in ...

Jason DeCristofaro’s 21st Century Music Series Presents: Michael Jefry Stevens The 21st Century Music Series at the Cedar Mountain Canteen will feature Michael Jefry Stevens doing a solo piano concert of his original jazz music from 2 PM to 4 PM.  No cover! https://www.facebook.com/events/982935713313118/ Over the past 40 years Pianist/Composer Michael Jefry ...

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. We will focus on songs that feature vocal melodies, harmonies and instrumental breaks. Typical instrumentation includes guitars, banjos, mandolins, resophonic guitars (Dobros), ...