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General Discussion

Best spots for a jam session in Cherokee County?

by RiverBendPicker·14 replies·Last activity 2 hours ago
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PinnedEvents & Announcements

Fall Harvest Festival lineup announced — who's playing?

by ValleyVoice·8 replies·Last activity 5 hours ago
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Lessons & Learning

Looking for a fiddle teacher — any recommendations?

by MountainMelody·22 replies·Last activity Yesterday
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Gear & Instruments

Luthier spotlight: building a mountain dulcimer from scratch

by CreeksideCraft·31 replies·Last activity 2 days ago
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Songwriting & Poetry

Favorite local songwriters you think more people should know

by AppalachianInk·19 replies·Last activity 3 days ago
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Classifieds

WTB: Good condition banjo — 5-string open back preferred

by PorchPickin·5 replies·Last activity 4 days ago
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General Discussion

Open Mic Night tips for first-timers?

by NewToThePorch·27 replies·Last activity 5 days ago
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Lessons & Learning

Sheet music resources for Appalachian old-time tunes

by OldTimeFiddler·11 replies·Last activity 1 week ago
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