Carolina Music Festivals is a comprehensive calendar and guide to multi-act, daylong or multiple-day music shows in North Carolina.
The new bluegrass festival promises three days of "downhome cookin' and good ole Southern pickin' in the tradition of Bill Monroe, Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs, and so many other legendary performers." Each day's show is at a different venue.
Artists
Friday: The Whiskey Rebellion, Stacy Grubb, Nu-Blu, The Hickory Project, Drymill Road, Gary "Biscuit" Davis, Stony Creek Band, Dixie Ridge, Hard Knox, Banjo Island, Drifting Sands.
Saturday: Rhonda Vincent & the Rage, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Out in the Cold, Cumberland River Band, Gary "Biscuit" Davis, The Sleepy Man Banjo Boys, The Hillbilly Gypsies.
Sunday: Bluegrass Jam on the Beach.
Festival sites: Roanoke Island Festival Park and other venues
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2 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. Saturday, noon Sunday.
Friday and Sunday are free.
Saturday: $25 in advance, $35 at gate; $10 younger than 13. |
October 11 - 13 Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival - Silk Hope
| The semiannual Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival of Music & Dance (see April schedule) presents four stages with an eclectic mix of music - from rock to jazz and Americana, Cajun and klezmer. There are also musicians' competitions, art and craft vendors, food vendors, games, a drum circle, children's activities and more. Click on the photo for more information. |  |
Artists
TBA. 2011 lineup included Donna the Buffalo (festival host), Bela Fleck & the Flecktones, Emmitt-Nershi Band, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, The Duhks and about 50 more.
Festival site: Shakori Hills
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Times TBA.
Four-day pass: $80 early-bird, $90 in advance, $100 at gate; ages 13-15 $50. Camping: Tents $10; RVs $50 in advance, $60 at gate. RV more that 25 feet long or a vehicle and trailer pays double. |
October 12 - 13 High Country MusicFest - Boone
The weekend's show, formerly called the High Country Bluegrass Festival and formerly held in August, includes top bluegrass acts and musicians' workshops.
Artists
TBA. 2011 lineup included The Native Sway, Galaxy Jam, The Mantras, The Native Sway, Big Daddy Love and five more.
Festival site: High Country Fairgrounds
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Noon to 10 p.m.
$20 in advance, $25 at gate. Limited camping, reservations required: $10, $20 with hookups. |
October 13 N.C. Metalfest - Wilson
Festival that ran from 1991 to 2005 was renewed in 2011 to celebrate 20 years of metal with bands on three stages and several metal product vendors.
Artists
TBA. 2011 lineup included Widow, Twisted Tower Dire, Automag, Drill 187, Dark Design and 22 more.
Festival site: Wilson Fairgrounds
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Noon; gates open 11 a.m.
$15 at gate.
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October 18 - 21 Lake Eden Arts Festival - Black Mountain
| The semiannual LEAF embraces new ageism, world music and the outdoors at a mountain camp well-appointed for weekend festivals (see May schedule). Click on the photo for more information. |  |
Artists
TBA. 2011 lineup included Sweet Honey In The Rock, Galactic, Leo Kottke, Wanda Jackson, 7 Walkers and about 50 more.
Festival site: Camp Rockmont
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Four-day pass with tent camping (three nights): $142 adults, $118 ages 10-17 June 1-30; $158 and $129 July-August, $169 and $139 September-October 13. Three-day pass with tent camping: $112 adults, $92 ages 10-17 June 1-30; $129 and $104 July-August, $146 and $113 September-October 13. Community Pass (weekend for local residents): $73 adults, $60 ages 10-17 June 1-30; $82 and $71 July-August, $94 and $79 September-October 13. Single-day passes (no camping): Friday or Sunday: $29 adults, $24 ages 10-17 June 1-30; $35 and $29 July-August, $40 and $32 September -October 13. Saturday: $38 adults, $33 ages 10-17 June 1-30; $45 and $40 July-August, $50 and $42 September-October 13. Age 9 and younger free; younger than 18 must be with a parent. Packages for spring and fall festivals also available. Cabins: Sleeps 9 $305; sleeps 12 $360; lodge room for five $305; lodge bunk $90. Prices for Friday and Saturday; Thursday add $55 for cabin, $35 for bunk. |
October 19 - 20 Pleasure Island Seafood, Blues & Jazz Festival - Kure Beach
The oceanside festival presents nationally recognized blues and jazz performers on two stages, plus coastal cuisine, crafts, a wine tasting, and a children's area with magicians, jugglers, clowns and more. The festival is sponsored by the Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce, which serves Carolina Beach and Kure Beach.
Artists
TBA. 2011 lineup included
Jimmie Vaughn and the Tilt-a-Whirl Band featuring Lou Ann Barton, Anson Funderburgh, Haldenvang Featuring Jake Haldenwang, Damon Fowler, Sean Carney Band and 12 more.
Festival site: Fort Fisher Air Force Recreational Area
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Begins 12:30 p.m. each day.
Two-day pass: $30 in advance.
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October 20 Rowan Blues and Jazz Festival - Salisbury
The family-friendly festival is dedicated to preserving, promoting and presenting blues and jazz with emphasis on musicians from North Carolina's Piedmont and of all ages. Arts and crafts, and food vendors will also be a part of the festival.
Artists
TBA. 2011 lineup included Eden Brent, Beverly "Guitar" Watson, Brenda Morie featuring Joe Robinson, The King Bees.
Festival site: Downtown Salisbury
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2 to 11 p.m.
Limited VIP seating available through the website for $10.
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October 26 - 28 MoogFest - Asheville
The annual event honoring the vision of Robert Moog and his musical inventions moved from New York to Asheville, where Moog lived the last years of his life, in 2010. In addition to concerts, the multi-venue event presents panel discussions, Q&A sessions, workshops, visual art exhibitions, installations and film screenings. There's also opportunity to play with some Moog instruments.
Artists
TBA. 2011 lineup included Moby, Flaming Lips, Tangerine Dream, Hans-Joachim Roedelius, Suicide and about 40 more.
Festival site: Downtown Asheville
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Shows are indoors at various venues and are open to all ages. Venues include Asheville Civic Center, Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, The Orange Peel.
Three-day pass: $149.50. $1 from each ticket sold goes to the Bob Moog Foundation. |
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