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The John C. Campbell Folk School is thrilled to present Centennial Sounds, a special five-concert series celebrating the rich musical traditions of Appalachia while amplifying diverse voices shaping its future. Funded in part with a grant from the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, the series is part of the Folk School’s yearlong 100th anniversary celebrations and will take place on select Monday evenings from May through September 2026 in the school’s historic Festival Barn.
May 18 — Tray Wellington Band with Cherokee Language Repertory Choir
June 22 — Amythyst Kiah Band with OkCello
July 27 — Cornbread & Tortillas with Zoe & Cloyd
Aug. 10 — Rebecca Porter & the Rhinestone Roses with The Wilder Flower
Sept. 14 — Jake Blount Band with Hubby Jenkins (from The Carolina Chocolate Drops) and Hannah Mayree (from The Black Banjo Reclamation Project)
All shows are held in the historic Festival Barn at 7 p.m. — $25 for adults and $5 for youth.
Tickets are on sale NOW at folkschool.org/sounds
Want to be part of the magic behind the scenes? We are also looking for volunteers for Centennial Sounds! Reach out to us at folkschool.org to learn more.
Date and Time
Monday May 18, 2026
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
May 18, 7 p.m.
Location
John C. Campbell Folk School
1 Folk School Road Festival Barn
Brasstown, NC
Fees/Admission
$25 for adults and $5 for youth.
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