Where the Music is... Music happens in the area all year long but especially at this time of year you will hear a tune at every turn. Anywhere you go you are going to hear fine music from skilled and talented musicians. They’re picking and jamming on the stages, in the meadows and on the front porches. Here are some of our favorite places…
n At Wineries and Vineyards Linville Falls Winery – Located near both Linville Falls and the spectacular Linville Gorge, the steepest gorge east of the Mississippi River, Linville Falls Winery hosts music every Saturday and Sunday afternoon beginning at 3 p.m. 9557 Linville Falls Hwy (Hwy 221) Linville Falls, NC, Blue Ridge Parkway Mile 317, 828-765-1400.linvillefallswinery.com Banner Elk Winery – The High Country’s original winery is just minutes from downtown Banner Elk and hosts music Saturdays 12-6 p.m. and Sundays 2-5 p.m. Located at 60 Deer Run Lane, Banner Elk, NC. For more info 828-898-9090, bannerelkwinery.com Music in the Vineyard – Grandfather Vineyard and Winery hosts a summer full of live music at its tasting room on Saturdays starting at 1 p.m. and Sunday afternoons starting at 2 p.m. through Oct.. The winery is located at 225 Vineyard Lane, off N.C. 105 between Boone and Banner Elk. 828-963-2400
n At Restaurants and Bars Old Hampton Barbecue and The Tavern at the Old Hampton Store – Live music most Thursdays through Sundays either at noon or 6 p.m. Summer Concert Series in the Backyard is on Thursday nights from 6-9 p.m. Located at 77 Ruffin Street, Linville. 828-733-5213. Go to Old Hampton Store Facebook page for the latest info. Live Music Weekends at Carolina BBQ – Every weekend, year-round. 500 Pineola St., Newland. 828-737-0700. CarolinaBBQNewland.com has band listings by month. Carolina BBQ Concerts on the Patio – After a year without the Newland Summer Concerts, Carolina BBQ has picked up where they left off. Concerts highlighting music styles from bluegrass, country, rocka-billy, blues and gospel are on Friday nights starting at 6 p.m. May through Sept. rain or shine. 500 Pineola St. Newland, 828-737-0700 Live Bands on the Patio at Banner Elk Café – Fridays and Saturdays throughout the summer, 6-10 p.m. 324 Shawneehaw Ave. S. Banner Elk, 828-898-4040, bannerelkcafe.com The Pedalin’ Pig Bbq Restaurant – 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Banner Elk location and various nights at the Boone location. Showcasing local talent. Banner Elk 828-898-7500, Boone 828-355-9559. Bayou Concerts in the Courtyard – Tuesday evenings in Banner Elk, the Bayou Smokehouse and Grill features music on the lawn beginning at 6 p.m. rain or shine. Bayou Smokehouse and Grill, 130 Main Street E, Banner Elk. 828-898-8952. Check their Facebook page for full listings. Live Music at Lost Province Brewery – Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Plus Celtic Jam sessions the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at 5:30 p.m. 130 N. Depot Street, Boone. 828-265-3506, lostprovince.com.
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Woodlands Barbeque Restaurant – Nightly at 6 p.m., 8304 Valley Blvd. (Hwy 321) Blowing Rock, 828-295-3651, woodlandsbbq.com. Chef’s Table – Live music Fri. and Sat. night and Wednesday night jazz with Shane Chalke at 6:30 p.m. More at bannerelkvillage.com, 140 Azalea Circle, Banner Elk, 828-898-5214. Barra Sports Bar – Live music Saturday nights at 6:30 p.m. More info at bannerelkvillage.com, 140 Azalea Circle, Banner Elk, 828-898-5214. Stonewalls Restaurant – Listen to oldies with Bill Stevenson every Fri. and Sat. at 6 p.m., 344 Shawneehaw Ave. S., Banner Elk, 828-898-5550. Highlanders Grill & Tavern – Live music Saturdays from 8-10 p.m. Check the lineup at facebook.com/highlandersbannerelk, 4527 Tynecastle Hwy., Banner Elk, 828-898-9613. Elevations Tavern & Grill – Live music from jazz to folk 6-9 p.m. Fri. and Sat. now through the end of Sept. Call 828-898-9880 for the lineup or elevationstavernandgrill.com, 3990 Hwy 105 S. Suite 6, Banner Elk.
n At Inns and Resorts 5506’ Skybar at Beech Mountain Ski Resort – Take the ski lift to the top—the skybar at the peak of the mountain offers live music on Saturdays at 2:30 p.m., 1007 Beech Mountain Parkway, Beech Mountain, 800-438-2093, beechmountainresort.com. Summer Music Series at the Table at Crestwood – Every Thurs. night through mid-Oct., 6-9 p.m. The Inn at Crestwood, Blowing Rock. Resv advised, 3236 Shulls Mill Rd., Boone, 828-963-6646,crestwoodnc.com. Music on the Lawn at The Inn at Ragged Gardens – Friday evenings through October 11, 5:30-8:30 p.m. weather permitting. Bring your own seating, outdoor bar and lawn menu available. Sorry no coolers, pets, or outside food or beverages. 203 Sunset Dr., Blowing Rock, 828-295-9703 ragged-gardens.com Music on the Veranda at Green Park Inn – Sundays, 5-8 p.m. Bring your own chairs. Enjoy piano music with Charlie Ellis in the lobby Friday and Saturday nights at 6 p.m., 9239 Valley Blvd., Blowing Rock. GreenParkInn.com, 828-414-9230. Symphony by the Lake – One night only, July 26. Dinner, fireworks, and the Symphony of the Mountains. Chetola Resort, Blowing Rock. $40 advance, $50 at the gate. The gates open at 5:30 p.m., music at 7:30 p.m. More info/tickets: symphonybythelake.com 828-295-7851. Beech Alpen Pavilion Summer Concerts – Sundays, 5 p.m. at Beech Alpen Inn weather permitting Memorial Day through Labor Day, 700 Beech Mountain Parkway, Beech Mountain. 828-387-2252, BeechAlpen.com. Timberlake’s Restaurant at the Chetola Resort – Features live music in the Pub, on the patio or by the bonfire, depending on weather and special events on Thursday 6-9 p.m. Friday 7-10 p.m. Saturday 6:009:00 p.m., 185 Chetola Lake Dr., Blowing Rock, chetola.com/dining/, 828-295-5505. Summer Concert Series at the Beech Mountain Resort – July 19 and August 24, 6-11:30 p.m., tickets $35 available online at Beechmountainresort.com or $45 at the gate, 1007 Beech Mountain Parkway, Beech Mountain, beechmountainresort.com, 828-387-2011.