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North Carolina Bluegrass Association

The North Carolina Bluegrass Association was established in 2012 as a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Bluegrass music by bringing together musicians, bands and fans across North Carolina.

Mooresville Bluegrass

684 Presbyterian Road, Mooresville, NC

The First Saturday of each Month at 7:00 PM except July and December

It’s Free and family friendly

Mooresvillebluegrass.com

Lowesville Gospel Concerts

In early 2012 Living Word Ministries bought the building from Lowesville Automotive Warehouse and began having services in August that year. The stage that was built hit a chord with me, and I started thinking, what an awesome place to have some gospel concerts. Pastor Derrick encouraged me to do just that, and in January 2013 we began with two concerts a month, and have had at least two every month since. In the beginning, very few people attended. BUT GOD, has been blessing our efforts and we have been able to have artists from all over the country to come minister to us in song, (one group from Northern Ireland) Just wanted to have a place where the community could come together and worship our Lord in song on a Saturday evening and it sure has been a blessing to a lot of people. We have people from all walks of life attend, saints and sinners gather to hear the good news from our many artists. At one of our services we had 76 different churches represented .  In 2013 our average attendance was 67, and has grown to 155 in 2017.
Just wanted to invite you to come join us in the fun, you will be blessed.
Carroll Cooke
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R A Fountain General Store

A family-friendly, alcohol- & smoke-free music venue/ internet cafe. We feature live acoustic Carolina music in a variety of genres: bluegrass, blues, jazz, traditional country and Americana. Homemade ice cream, fresh-squeezed lemonade, CDs, books & more.
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E H Montgomery General Store Jam

Joins us every Friday Night for our Bluegrass Jam in Historic Gold Hill NC, the home of NCBA. You will hear some of the area greats in the setting of an old general store with a pot-belly stove in the center. This is probably the way bluegrass started. It is free and come and go as you like. We generally start around 6:00 PM, year round.
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Red, White and Bluegrass Jam

Every first and third Tuesday night of the month, you can find the best mountain music in the high country at the American Legion Building in Blowing Rock, NC. Hosted by local bluegrass band “Surefire”, the RW&B Jam showcases local talent and is welcoming to musicians, singers, and dancers of any skill level. Every night is a completely different show and you really never know who might show up; from front porch pickers to Nashville’s finest. Food is served at 6:30 by the Brushy Fork Baptist Youth Group and the music starts at 7. We ask that you give a $5 donation at the door if you can and be prepared to have a good time with us!

Blowing Rock, NC

 

 

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Preserving Our American Heritage

  • NCBGA was born January 12, 2012

  • We are a 501C3 Non-Profit

The North Carolina Bluegrass Association (NCBA) is dedicated to promoting, preserving and encouraging the traditional original music of Bill Monroe “Bluegrass” and its evolving variants via regular monthly jam sessions, open stages, sponsored events, concerts, festivals, support of the IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Association), educational programs and a variety of other activities.

Our Associations

International Bluegrass Music Association

IBMA is the trade association that connects and educates bluegrass professionals, empowers the bluegrass community, and encourages worldwide appreciation of bluegrass music of yesterday, today and tomorrow.

Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music

SPBGMA is a not-for-profit corporation incorporated under the laws of the State of Missouri since 1974

Pinecone Roots

PineCone Roots – the Piedmont Council of Traditional Music, Inc., is dedicated to preserving, presenting, and promoting all forms of traditional music, dance and other folk performing arts.

The role of PineCone is to increase the visibility of Piedmont music and musicians and to provide public programs and educational resources about the depth and breadth of cultural expression in the region today. PineCone is the largest and most active traditional music organization in North Carolina measured by people served, budget size and total number of programs presented.PineCone supports the livelihoods of working artists, inspires and connects fans, educates youth and adult audiences, documents traditions, and provides opportunities for musicians to learn from one another. Each of the three elements – preservation, presentation, and promotion – plays an important role in ensuring the continued vitality and viability of traditional arts in North Carolina’s Piedmont.

High Lonesome Strings

High Lonesome Strings Bluegrass Association presents the 20th Annual Pickin’ in the Park Bluegrass Music Festival at the Clyde Davis Memorial Stage in Hagan-Stone Park. There is no charge to attend and the public is invited to bring a chair or picnic blanket and come share with us a day of music.

World Bluegrass Day

Our Mission is Simple

Celebrating Bluegrass through exposure, awareness and community involvement throughout the year.
Even though every October 1st is World Bluegrass Day our mission is to celebrate, share and inspire others throughout the year to start listening to Bluegrass music, start playing an instrument or travel to the mountains to explore the roots of Bluegrass.

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North Carolina Bluegrass Association

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Old Hargett Store Jam

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Join the NC Bluegrass Music Association

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Member Benefits
  • Each month you’ll receive Association updates online
  • Each Quarter you will receive our newsletter ‘The Bluegrass Chimes’ in print or online
  • Find Bluegrass Jams and Bluegrass event locations across NC
  • Opportunities for volunteering, teaching, leadership and mentoring
Benefit to Bands
  • Band Photo and Band Bio on the website with Links to Band Social Media and Band Website.
  • Opportunities for Paid Performances as well as other resources.
Venue Benefits
  • Venue Photo and Venue Bio on the website with Links to Venue Social Media and Venue Website.
  • Will include Links to Venue Social Media and Venue Website.
Sponsor Benefits
$200 Sponsor

  • Sponsor logo on Home Page of the NCBA Website with link to their website.

$300 Sponsor

  • Sponsor logo/ photo on homepage of the NCBA Website
  • Will have a link to their own website with a description of their business on our sponsor webpage.

$500 Sponsor

  • Sponsor Logo on Home Page of the NCBA Website

“When Merle and I started out we called our music ‘traditional plus,’ meaning the traditional music of the Appalachian region plus whatever other styles we were in the mood to play.”

Doc Watson

“Bluegrass has brought more people together and made more friends than any music in the world. You meet people at festivals and renew acquaintances year after year.”

Bill Monroe

“I don’t like to travel as much as I have in the past, but it’s good for my soul to get to pick, especially with these good musicians and these guys that play so well.”

Earl Scruggs

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