The IBMA World of Bluegrass conference and festival is taking place this week in downtown Raleigh. After 10 years, this is the final year the conference will take place in the Triangle as it moves to ...

The World of Bluegrass may not be returning to Raleigh this year, but a new festival is set to bring the same blend of Americana, gospel and more to the city’s music scene. PineCone, the local ...

This Friday and Saturday, Raleigh Wide Open is taking over the streets of our state's capital. The festival is a celebration of American roots music ranging from gospel to folk and also features arts, ...

All across Appalachia, communities have historically leaned on music to help get work done. Whether tending the garden or marching along the picket line, music has been a way to k ...

North Carolina bluegrass favorites Steep Canyon Rangers return to Boulder Theater on July 20. Courtesy: Steep Canyon Rangers For most musicians, turning music into your full-time gig is the goal.

Dreamville isn’t the only music festival to end its run in Raleigh. The week-long International Bluegrass Music Association festival ended in 2024 after 12 years. At its peak it drew over 200,000 ...

Kannapolis, NC – Grammy-nominated platinum rap artist Petey Pablo is known for recording North Carolina’s unofficial anthem “Raise Up.” Other top hits by Petey Pablo include “Freek-A-Leek” and ...

North Carolina has a number of unique spots to enjoy live music of all genres this summer and fall. Here are the state's most popular music venues where you can attend concerts, comedy shows, live ...

Bluegrass music has roots in early American settlement with the arrival of the English, Scots and Irish — who brought fiddle and the basic styles of music that are generally considered to be the roots ...

On his way out of office, in 2024, one of Governor Roy Cooper’s initiatives was to establish a new department inside N.C.’s Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR): the North Carolina ...

Raleigh Wide Open Music Festival will be held Friday, Oct. 3 and Saturday, Oct. 4. The lineup includes 30+ artists across bluegrass, gospel, Americana and folk genres. Wide Open replaces the World of ...