Laurel Magazine

Live Music Thursdays at 4118 Kitchen & Bar
2025-09-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-25 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 4118 Kitchen and Bar, 64 Highlands Plaza, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Live music every Thursday from 6-8pm with Zorki Nastasic on guitar and Matt Molesworth on keyboard alternating weekly.

Carolina Concert Series at Trailborn Highlands
2025-09-18 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Trailborn Highlands, 96 Log Cabin Ln, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Join us in the Trailborn Highlands backyard for live music and drinks during our Carolina Concert Series!

Live Music at The Vineyard at High Holly
2025-09-19 15:00 - 18:00 | The Vineyard at High Holly, 37 High Holly Rd, Scaly Mountain, NC, 28775, United States
Join us for live music with Breeze Cable!
Vineyard open hours 12-6 PM.

Live Music at The Vineyard at High Holly
2025-09-19 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-09-21 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-26 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-09-28 14:00 - 17:00 | The Vineyard at High Holly, 37 High Holly Rd, Scaly Mountain, NC, 28775, United States
Join us for live music at The Vineyard at High Holly!
Vineyard open hours 12-6 PM.

Live Music at Hummingbird Lounge
2025-09-19 17:30 - 22:00, 2025-09-20 17:30 - 22:00, 2025-09-26 17:30 - 22:00, 2025-09-27 17:30 - 22:00 | Old Edwards Inn and Spa, 445 Main Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Plush easy chairs, sofas, and antique bistro tables invite you to sit back and embrace the carefree ambiance surrounding you. Live entertainment every Friday and Saturday night with Cy Timmons.

Friday Night Live Concert Series with Curtis Blackwell & Dixie Bluegrass Boys at Town Square
2025-09-19 18:00 - 20:30 | Town Square, Main Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Friday Night Live  Showcasing Traditional Mountain Music and Local Talent
Curtis Blackwell & Dixie Bluegrass Boys
Curtis has had a band since 1965 and was recognized in 2011 as a pioneer of bluegrass music at the International Bluegrass Museum in Owensboro, KY. He is a former member of the Bluegrass Boys, having played with Bill Monroe in the sixties, and is also part of the Atlanta Music Hall of Fame.

Live Music at Happ's Place
2025-09-19 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-20 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-26 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Happs Place, 5914 NC-107, Glenville, NC, 28736, United States
Enjoy live music every Friday and Saturday at Happ’s Place in Glenville.

Saturdays on Pine Concert Series with Brandon Crocker Trio at Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park
2025-09-20 18:00 - 20:30 | Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park, 411 Pine St., Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Saturdays on Pine  Featuring a variety of popular regional bands and musicians
Brandon Crocker Trio
Brandon Crocker’s diverse repertoire spans artists like James Taylor, John Mayer, Stevie Wonder, Garth Brooks, Eric Clapton, and Otis Redding, covering genres from Blues and Motown to Pop, Country, and folk hits from the ’60s through the ’90s. With a constantly expanding setlist, Brandon brings something for every audience.

Highlands Porchfest
2025-09-21 13:00 - 18:00 | NC
Porchfest is Highland’s free-to-attend music festival. Over 40 musicians from every genre performing at 14 hosting venues. Walk, bike, or drive from venue to venue to enjoy an entire afternoon filled with live music from talented local and regional musicians.
Organized by Highlands-Cashiers Center for Life Enrichment. For more information, visit highlandsporchfest.com or call 828-526-8811.

Live Music at The Vineyard at High Holly
2025-09-21 14:00 - 17:00 | The Vineyard at High Holly, 37 High Holly Rd, Scaly Mountain, NC, 28775, United States
Join us for live music with Jordan Denton!
Vineyard open hours 12-6 PM.

Live Music at Cashiers Celtic Table
2025-09-24 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-01 17:00 - 21:00 | Cashiers Celtic Table, 341 U.S. 64, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Join us at Celtic Table for Live Music Wednesdays!

Bluegrass Wednesday at The Ugly Dog Pub
2025-09-24 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-01 18:00 - 21:00 | The Ugly Dog Pub – Highlands, 294 S 4th St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Bluegrass Wednesday with Nitrograss is back at The Ugly Dog!
Come enjoy dinner and your favorite bluegrass band!

Blues Night at Ruffed Grouse Tavern at Highlander Mountain House
2025-09-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Highlander Mountain House, 270 Main St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Join us for Blues Night with Scott Low every Thursday night at the Ruffed Grouse Tavern.

Salon Series | Live Music with Kendell Marvel
2025-09-25 20:30 - 23:00 | Highlander Mountain House, 270 Main St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Acclaimed solo artist. Grammy-winning songwriter. Road warrior. By the time Kendell Marvel moved into a 200 year-old farmhouse in the Tennessee countryside in 2021, he’d already spent more than two decades expanding the boundaries of modern-day country music.
Our Salon Series happens in our Ruffed Grouse Tavern space at the Highlander Mountain House Hotel. Make dinner reservations before the show during service hours 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm if you choose, then enjoy an incredible music performance by Kendell Marvel.
Parking available on the property or street behind HMH. Seating for the show is first come first serve.

Live Music at The Vineyard at High Holly
2025-09-26 15:00 - 18:00 | The Vineyard at High Holly, 37 High Holly Rd, Scaly Mountain, NC, 28775, United States
Join us for live music with RA Nightengale!
Vineyard open hours 12-6 PM.

Friday Night Live Concert Series with Nitrograss at Town Square
2025-09-26 18:00 - 20:30 | Town Square, Main Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Friday Night Live  Showcasing Traditional Mountain Music and Local Talent
Nitrograss, both sonically unique and visually appealing in their performances, provides a carefree and exciting atmosphere of pure acoustic ear-fodder.

Saturdays on Pine Concert Series | Shedhouse Trio with Darren Nicholson at Kelsey Hutchinson Founder’s Park
2025-09-27 18:00 - 20:30 | Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park, 411 Pine St., Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Saturdays on Pine  Featuring a variety of popular regional bands and musicians
The Shedhouse Trio is a dynamic blend of talent and energy, bringing a fresh sound to the mountain music scene. Comprised of core members Brady Wallen on banjo and vocals, Sarah Griffin on bass and vocals, and Avery Welter on guitar and vocals, the trio effortlessly fuses bluegrass, western swing, classic country, folk, and gospel into a vibrant musical tapestry. Adding depth and flair to their sound are special guests Darren Nicholson on mandolin and vocals and Aynsley Porchak on fiddle.
