To the layman’s eyes, a block of wood holds limited features outside of its typical utilitarian purposes, but to woodturner and master craftsm…
Organizers of “An Appalachian Summer Festival,” announced on June 11 the complete programming calendar for this summer’s revised virtual series.
As the world is in the throes of the worst virus outbreak of this century, the Watauga Democrat looks into its archives to remember another pa…
Easter was a little different for many this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and some Watauga organizations wanted to help brighten the holi…
Born and raised in Boone, local Kyle Sigmon is gearing up to release a full-length album titled “13” on May 13.
The High Country is home to bands and musical talent spanning every genre through a number of decades. In the face of COVID-19 pandemic shutdo…
The academic careers of Appalachian State University professors David Hutchison and Shari Galiardi were on track. Hutchison was the University…
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In the tradition of many troubadours of the past, guitarist, singer and songwriter Tina Collins has performed in many places across the countr…
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Here in the High Country, people travel to our mountains in search of authentic Appalachian roots music, and it is not hard to find as our are…
This will be a stellar weekend for American roots music here in the High Country.
Keller Williams has developed an impressive following in the jamband world and on the concert and festival circuit. Not one to ever stick with…
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Hailing from Michigan, singer, songwriter and guitarist Billy Strings has quickly risen to the top of the American roots music world.
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The folks here in the High Country have proved to be benevolent people through the years. As Christmastime approaches, one way to continue tha…
Appalachian State University has been good about creating hands-on programs and degrees for students that allow them to learn a business in re…
A half a century ago, it was inevitable that the 1960s generation was going to put its mark on American roots music. It is hard to believe, bu…
There are times when one can stand beside Doc Watson’s statue on King Street in Boone during tourist season and overhear curious visitors who …
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The New River Blues Fest is one of the best ways in the High Country to mark the coming changing of the seasons. Lasting only one day from noo…
As the rest of the eastern U.S. recovers from a mid-August heat wave, music lovers will be enjoying cool weather and hot music when jamband ve…
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The N.C. Songsmiths Concert Series has brought a lot of diverse, interesting and talented musicians to the High Country. The host for the seri…