Our curated Spotify playlist features a selection of Appalachian folk music and bluegrass — the perfect soundtrack for a drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway, from Sparta to Cherokee.
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21 Artists of the Parkway
The scenic drive from Cherokee to the Virginia state line guarantees beauty in more ways than one. Take a detour off the Blue Ridge Parkway to meet some of the artists inspired by our majestic mountains, wild landscapes, and natural diversity — and to appreciate a different sort of view.
A Road’s Refrain
On fall break from college in the early 1980s, a writer and his loyal English setter took a road trip from Watauga County to the Qualla Boundary, accompanied by the sweet sounds of fiddles, banjos, and high-lonesome harmonies.
An Our State Playlist: Mighty MerleFest
Our curated Spotify playlist features a selection of the talented artists that are performing at this year’s famous festival.
An Our State Playlist: The North Carolina Folk Festival
Our curated Spotify playlist features a selection of the talented artists from North Carolina and beyond that are performing at this year’s event.
8 Grown-Up North Carolina Field Trips
Maybe it’s been years since you last solved an algebra equation or wrote an essay, but learning never stops, no matter your age. Expand your knowledge on a “field trip” to these eight destinations across the state. And don’t worry — you won’t be graded!
An Our State Playlist: Cat’s Cradle Through the Decades
Our curated Spotify playlist features a selection of North Carolina bands and artists who have performed at this iconic Orange County music venue since the 1970s. Ready to rock?
27 Places to Enjoy Live Outdoor Music in August
From beaches and beer gardens to amphitheaters and parks, North Carolina’s outdoor music scene has something for everyone this summer.
The 1970s: Cradle of Music
At Cat’s Cradle, a new music venue in the college town of Chapel Hill, a lively arts scene flourishes, drawing national acts and nurturing the careers of countless local musicians.
