Support Live Music: Support PineCone
It's Giving Tuesday! Take a look back on PineCone's work in this, our 40th year, and get a preview of what's ahead for 2025. It's all made possible with your support. Learn more at pinecone.org.
One Year of the Brad Farmer Memorial Scholarship
One year into the Brad Farmer Memorial Scholarship, your donations have helped provide music lessons and experiences for people of all ages that will bring a lifetime of joy. It’s a fitting legacy for Brad, a musician, teacher, jam leader, and friend who knew music’s power to connect and inspire. Here’s a look at what the Brad Farmer Memorial Scholarship has made possible so far.
Visit https://pinecone.org/brad-farmer-memorial-scholarship/ for more info, to make a donation, or to apply for a scholarship.
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What happens when you call PineCone's Box Office for Down Home Concert tickets? One, you save big on fees. Two, you get to talk to one of these friendly folks. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, for members, and 10 a.m. Wednesday Nov. 20 for non-members. Call 919-664-8333 and let us find you a great seat!
PineCone Bluegrass Jam Camp 2024
Such an inspiring week at the PineCone Bluegrass Jam Camp a couple of weeks ago. Always so much fun getting to see these young musicians learn and continue to grow there love and involvement in the music. Thanks to the Town of Cary for being a partner of these camps. The next generation is bright 🪕
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Banjo Clock is up!
The banjo clock is up and we are getting more excited than ever for the 2024 IBMA Bluegrass Live! powered by PNC. Can’t wait to see you all for a fun weekend of Bluegrass in downtown Raleigh on September 27-28. See ya soon 🪕⏰
International Bluegrass Music Association
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Happy Birthday Alice Gerrard! We'll see you on Saturday. #RaleighArts #folkmusic #bluegrass #legendary
Schools Out! Let's Play Bluegrass!
There are still a couple spots left at PineCone's annual summer camps at the Page-Walker Arts & History Center in Cary.
Bluegrass Camp is June 24-28 and features classes in fiddle, guitar, mandolin, banjo and songwriting. It's a great time for kids who are somewhat familiar with their instruments and want to explore bluegrass. We're looking for a few more guitar, banjo, mandolin and fiddle players.
Jam Camp is July 29 - August 2 is for intermediate players who want to learn to play bluegrass with others and make friends through music.
There's more info in the comments.
Saddened to hear of the passing of a banjo giant the amazing Jim Mills. Jim was characterized by his creative and powerful approach to Scruggs style banjo but even more by his infectious smile. We had the Bryan Sutton Band in 2015 and we loved seeing this moment where Bryan says “Pick it Jimmy” before Jim takes one of his classic flawless breaks. 🪕
Come experience Dom Flemons & Shultz’s Dream this Friday, March 15 in downtown Raleigh at the AJ Fletcher Opera Theater. Tickets start as low as $18. If you love bluegrass, old-time or blues, you’ll enjoy hearing Dom’s interpretation of Arnold Shultz’s music and the influence and connection he had on Bill Monroe’s musical style and approach. Joining Dom for this will be Tray Wellington & Brian Farrow of Gangstagrass.
Tickets are available by calling us at 919-664-8333 or visiting Ticketmaster.com
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
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Next Friday, PineCone presents Dom Flemons & Shultz’s Dream in downtown Raleigh at the AJ Fletcher Opera Theater. The show is Friday March 15 at 7:30 and tickets start as low as $18. If you love bluegrass, old-time or blues, you’ll enjoy hearing Dom’s interpretation of Arnold Shultz’s music and the influence and connection he had on Bill Monroe’s musical style and approach. Joining Dom for this will be Tray Wellington & Brian Farrow of Gangstagrass.
Tickets purchased directly from the box office are not subject to online fees, which means you can save up to 35% by calling the PineCone Box Office at 919-664-8333 or visiting the Martin Marietta Center Box Office in person.
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
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Alice Gerrard Fiddle
Alice Gerrard will be teaching tunes of Galax fiddler Luther Davis (1887-1986) on Sunday, March 10 at Riparian Provision Company (1408 South Saunders St, Raleigh, NC.) He was a keeper of the old tunes and a lyrical player deeply rooted in the old Southwest Virginia fiddling tradition. Alice spent a lot of time visiting, recording and playing with Luther.
The workshop will be geared towards intermediate and advanced fiddlers, but Alice says guitarists are welcome too as she says, “…there’s some interesting things happening with the guitar on these tunes.”
Registration: $30 for members; $35 for general public
An open old time jam will follow the workshop. All are welcome!
Space is limited. Only 10 spots remain so register today!
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