Join us Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the Burnsville Town Center for an unforgettable celebration of Appalachian music and the legacy of Lesley Riddle.

Headlining: Jake Blount – Steve Martin Banjo Prize winner, acclaimed fiddler, banjo player, and one of today’s leading voices in traditional Black American folk music. Featured at NPR’s Tiny Desk, the Kennedy Center, and the Newport Folk Festival.

Opening Performance: William Ritter & Sarah Ogletree, bringing authentic mountain love songs and timeless fiddle tunes to the stage.

Free Seminar – 3:00 PM
Old Songs, New Voices with Jake Blount

Concert – 7:00 PM
Admission: $20

Celebrate the music, stories, and traditions that helped shape American roots music in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Burnsville Town Center
6 South Main Street, Burnsville, NC

Tickets available beginning September 1 on Eventbrite or at the door.
For more information, visit TraditionalVoicesGroupWebsite