Rare Bird Farm in the mountains of Madison County is an agricultural arts center that hosts performing arts, classes, workshops,... more

An intersection of the natural and musical heritage of WNC can be found in the high mountains. Red Spruce (picea... more

Traditional music in WNC is a cultural practice that expands into many ways to make a living. We most often... more

Rhonda Gouge has done a lot. She’s been a fixture in the Mitchell County music scene since the 1970s, she... more

In Season One of Down the Road on the Blue Ridge Music Trails of NC, we introduced you to banjo... more

What do you get when an MD and Professor Emeritus of Pathology and Surgery takes up the banjo? An expertly... more

Western North Carolina musical icon Betty Smith passed away on December 1, 2023. Betty was a performer of ballads and... more

Madison County is home to a centuries old ballad singing tradition which has attracted interest for over a century. In... more

Terry Roberts was born and raised in Asheville, NC. An award-winning author of five novels, much of Terry’s writing takes... more

In Seasons 4 and 5, we’ve had the honor and privilege to bring you stories of the Blue Ridge Music... more