Hoppin’ John Fiddlers Convention
The Hoppin’ John Fiddlers’ Convention is a three-day traditional music festival held at the Shakori Hills Community Arts Center in Chatham County, NC. Celebrating Appalachian culture since 2007, it features old-time/bluegrass music contests, workshops, dancing, and more. Schedule forthcoming.
OMJ Hurricane Helene: 2 Years Later
Join us to mark the two year anniversary of Hurricane Helene and amplify the resilence of a community in action.
59th Annual Lunsford Festival
Donna Ray Norton leads a ballad swap at the annual Lunsford Festival at Mars Hill University.
In the Cumberland Ballad Swap
The ballad singers return to the Laurel Theater in Knoxville. Perfroming are Sheila Kay Adams, Donna Ray Norton, William Ritter, Ian Kirkpatrick, and Leila Weinstein.
Grand Opera House Spooky Swap + Ballad Workshop @ the Capricorn
Sheila Kay Adams, Donna Ray Norton and William Ritter lead a Spooky Swap in Macon Saturday night followed by a community workshop on Sunday. Details to follow.
Hilloween
The Nest of Singing Birds bring their spookies ballads to Hilloween 2026. Stay tuned for details on time and location of performance during the multi-day festival.
OMJ Spooky Ballad Swap
Monthly ballad swap at the Old Marshall Jail Hotel and Zadie’s Restaurant in Downtown Marshall, NC.
Brooklyn Folk Fest
Sheila Kay Adams and Donna Ray Norton are featured at this year’s Brooklyn Folk Festival.
OMJ Ballad Swap
Monthly ballad swap at the Old Marshall Jail Hotel and Zadie’s Restaurant in Downtown Marshall, NC.
OMJ Ballad Swap
Monthly ballad swap at the Old Marshall Jail Hotel and Zadie’s Restaurant in Downtown Marshall, NC.
Big Ears
Sheila Kay Adams, Donna Ray Norton and William Ritter play Big Ears, a four-day celebration of musical and artistic adventure and discovery, transforming downtown Knoxville into an immersive playground for the senses.
OMJ Ballad Swap
Monthly ballad swap at the Old Marshall Jail Hotel and Zadie’s Restaurant in Downtown Marshall, NC.
OMJ Ballad Swap
Monthly ballad swap at the Old Marshall Jail Hotel and Zadie’s Restaurant in Downtown Marshall, NC.
AVL Sounds Fest
The Nest of Singing Birds perform during AVL Sounds Fest showcasing Asheville’s vibrant venue ecosystem and genre-bending lineups.
Orchard at Altapass
Donna Ray, Sheila Kay, and William perform at the Orchard at Altapass surrounded by the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Details to follow.
Swannanoa Gathering
Sheila Kay Adams and Donna Ray Norton perform during Swannanoa Gathering’s Old Time Music + Dance Week. Schedule and details TBA.
Montana Folk Festival
The Nest of Singing Birds ballad singers Sheila Kay Adams, Donna Ray Norton, and William Ritter play Montana Folk Fest in Butte.
OMJ Ballad Swap
Monthly ballad swap at the Old Marshall Jail Hotel and Zadie’s Restaurant in Downtown Marshall, NC.
Capitol 250: Freedom Fest
The Nest of Singing Birds ballad singers Sheila Kay Adams, Donna Ray Norton, and William Ritter play the Capitol 250: Freedom Fest event in Raleigh. Their performance begins at 2:15pm immediately proceeding headliners Rissi Palmer and Tift Merritt.
America’s Appalachian Ballad Heritage Concert @ BRAHM
As we approach the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, BRAHM invites you for an afternoon of songs older than America that have been preserved in the hills and hollers of Madison County, North Carolina.
Bluff Mountain Festival
The Madison County Arts Council’s Bluff Mountain Festival a special community event. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for seating in front of the stage and in the shade of elegant magnolias.
OMJ Ballad Swap
Monthly ballad swap at the Old Marshall Jail Hotel and Zadie’s Restaurant in Downtown Marshall, NC.
The Marshall Sessions Album Release
To celebrate the digital release of their album, The Marshall Sessions, the NOSB will host a free pop-up performance on Sunday, June7 at 4:00 p.m. at Records in the RAD in Asheville.
Summer Concerts at the Jones House
The Nest of Singing Birds kicks off the summer at the Jones House Cultural Center in downtown Boone’s free weekly outdoor concerts that run from June through August.
International Storytelling Center Gala
Gather with fellow community leaders, arts supporters, and friends in Jonesborough for an intimate and inspiring night across two iconic venues: the Mary B. Martin Storytelling Hall and the Jackson Theatre. Through story and song, we will explore how shared narratives can connect us, shape us, and spark meaningful change.
OMJ Ballad Swap
Monthly ballad swap at the Old Marshall Jail Hotel and Zadie’s Restaurant in Downtown Marshall, NC.
OMJ Ballad Swap
Monthly ballad swap at the Old Marshall Jail Hotel and Zadie’s Restaurant in Downtown Marshall, NC.
OMJ Ballad Swap
Monthly ballad swap at the Old Marshall Jail Hotel and Zadie’s Restaurant in Downtown Marshall, NC.
OMJ Ballad Swap
Monthly ballad swap at the Old Marshall Jail Hotel and Zadie’s Restaurant in Downtown Marshall, NC.
OMJ Ballad Swap
Monthly ballad swap at the Old Marshall Jail Hotel and Zadie’s Restaurant in Downtown Marshall, NC.
Event Five
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Event Four
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Event Three
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Event Two
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Event One
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.