Black Mountain Blues

09/05/2026

Thank you to Black Mountain Coins & Stamps - Coin & Stamp Shop for supporting live music in our community and partnering with the 2026 Black Mountain Blues Experience!

Mention the Blues Experience and get 10% off - check with them for any restrictions that may apply

08/31/2026

Thank you to A Lawn A Day Landscaping, LLC for supporting live music in our community and partnering with the 2026 Black Mountain Blues Experience!

As a proud veteran-owned local business, the team at A Lawn A Day wants to hear directly from our community to better serve your outdoor living spaces.

🌿 Get $50 Toward Your Next Project:

Scan the QR code in the image (or visit alawnaday.com) to complete their quick 2026 Landscape Needs Assessment survey.

Claim your $50 voucher code to use on your next outdoor or landscaping project!

08/29/2026

Sunday Sept 27th - Black Mountain NC
Southern Avenue LIVE - Don't miss it

Memphis-based Southern Avenue is a defining force in modern roots music, led by powerhouse vocalist and Memphis soul singer Tierinii Jackson Naftaly and guitarist, songwriter, and band architect Ori Naftaly. Rooted in gospel, blues, soul, and rock & roll, the band’s electrifying sound is both deeply connected to Memphis tradition and boldly contemporary. Their 2025 Alligator Records debut, Family, earned a 2026 GRAMMY nomination for Best Contemporary Blues Album, was named among NPR Music’s “Best Albums of the Week,” and reached #1 on the Global Blues Radio Charts. Southern Avenue was also named 2025 Band of the Year by Living Blues and received three 2026 Blues Music Award nominations. Known for explosive live performances, the band has shared stages with Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews Band, and Trombone Shorty and performed at major festivals including New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Chicago Blues Festival, AmericanaFest, and XPoNential Music Festival.
https://blackmountainblues.org/

08/29/2026

Huge thanks to these amazing sponsors for keeping the blues alive in Western NC! Please follow them, share their business with others, and support them when choosing who to do business with.

Our sponsors are the backbone of what we do, allowing us to bring unforgettable live music experiences to our community year after year.

Bluemont Stay
Foothills Grange BMT Hell or High Water Restaurant High Hopes C. W. Moose Trading Company Bev's Steak White Horse Black Mountain Arbor Zen Hardwood Floors Town Hardware & General Store Need a Go Mini 828newsnow
1789 Land Co - Real Estate Services Group
Judi Melton Mortgage Advisor The Destination Magazine

08/25/2026

MAMA & Meliisa McKinney 2025 MerleFest Band Competition and this January, claimed Second Place in the Band Division at the 2026 International Blues Challenge! Come see MAMA featuring Melissa McKinney this September in the mountains.

Tickets
https://blackmountainblues.org/all-tickets/

08/25/2026

Sacred Steel Hall of Famer DaShawn Hickman and Wendy Hickman
Come see them Sunday, Sept 27th at the Black Mountain Blues Experience in Black Mountain NC
Tickets on sale at link
https://blackmountainblues.org/all-tickets/

08/25/2026

Saturday Sept 26th at the Black Mountain Blues Experience 2026 International Blues Challenge winner - band division.

See the whole lineup and get tickets at
https://blackmountainblues.org/

From turning heads in Georgia to dominating the global stage—Derrick Dove & The Peacekeepers are coming to Black Mountain!

If you haven't heard this man's powerhouse vocals and electrifying guitar work yet, you're about to find out why he's a Georgia Country Music Hall of Famer. After sweeping the independent music scene last year—taking home Entertainer of the Year at the ISSA Awards and Blues Song of the Year at the Josie Awards—he just cemented his legendary status on a global scale. First Place Winner of the 2026 International Blues Challenge, and the official 2026 Best Guitarist!

We are absolutely thrilled to welcome the reigning, undisputed First Place Winner of the 2026 International Blues Challenge and the official 2026 Best Guitarist!

Get ready for an unforgettable night of world-class blues.

Dove & the Peacekeepers