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In February, Free Dirt Records announced new supergroup Mighty Poplar and sent shock waves of excitement throughout the acoustic world. Composed from the camps of Watchhouse, Leftover Salmon, The Punch Brothers, and Billy Strings, the bluegrass community got the goosebumps not only from the proclamation of a new album full of ear candy, but also a subsequent tour.

Bryan Sutton returns for the Second Annual North Carolina Guitar Celebration at Brevard Music Center on June 3, which will also highlight music legend Doc Watson’s would-be 100th birthday.

The free concert series kicks off in Kingstons Southwest Point on Saturday, May 13. The Hackensaw Boys and the Larry Keel Experience will perform.

With Over the Waterfall, Jamie Stillway and Eric Skye’s have crafted a colorful soundscape of quietly brilliant flatpicking interpretations of classic American fiddle tunes.

The Center for the Arts is pleased to present Mighty Poplar, a new all-star roots project, in the Marisa Funk Theater on May 21, 2023.

NELSONVILLE - Stuart’s Opera House welcomes bluegrass supergroup Mighty Poplar to Nelsonville on Sunday, September 17 at 7 p.m.

Release Day Picks this week highlight new albums by The National, Joy Oladokun, Taj Mahal, Josh Ritter, Stephen Stills and a covers tribute to Doc Watson.

Single tickets are now on sale to the Brevard Music Center  2023 Summer Festival. See full programming!

Valerie June and Bill Frisell have joined forces on a fresh interpretation of Doc Watson’s “Handsome Molly” featured on new tribute album I Am A Pilgrim: Doc Watson at 100 out next Friday, April 28. Valerie June is a renowned singer-songwriter with a distinct and rich voice whose soulful vocals and captivating stage presence have earned her critical acclaim, while Grammy-winning artist Bill Frisell’s innovative guitar playing has made him a legend in the music world.

A Northwest Allen County elementary school has turned a boulder on its campus into a money-making venture that has been used to wish students happy birthday and a fifth grader