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Outdoor music festivals are one of our favorite ways to soak in the joy of North Carolina’s seasonal beauty while vibing to some awesome music. As we get ready for MerleFest, we decided to share a few festival tips. First, review the official MerleFest Festival Information page for rules, regs, and the lay of the land.

Day Trip Itinerary: Find Your Rhythm in ShelbyThis day trip showcases the unique blend of music history, local culture, and Southern hospitality that makes Shelby, NC, a perfect destination for music lovers. From banjos to beer, this itinerary offers a full day of unforgettable music-themed activities!MORNING

Laurence Libin has written that “Moravian belief blurs distinctions between sacred and secular and so sanctifies all aspects of life, even a piece of light parlor music becomes holy when played with genuine feeling.” Anyone who has heard Moravian brass bands, choirs or carolers in Forsyth County knows this to be true. Whether in a packed church, or on the grounds of Old Salem, Moravian Christmas music in North Carolina radiates a homey spirituality in which music functions as an outgrowth of everyday life. 

Clearly, no holiday season is complete without great festive music. We here at Come Hear NC have put together our shortlist of must-attend holiday concerts happening throughout the state. So whether you are looking to kitsch it up in your ugliest Christmas sweater, meditate on the reason for the season whilst bathed in candlelight, get jazzy on Roanoke Island with an Army Band, or just sing along to your favorite Yuletide tunes, you can find what you need in the guide below.   

When Steven Raets talks about his audio mixing console, his eyes light up. To the uninitiated, the contraption looks like something off the bridge of a submarine: a labyrinth of buttons,   toggles, faders, and lights. It’s ten feet wide and weighs over two thousand pounds. “It’s a Neve 88R,” Steven says, kindly assuming I know what a big deal that is. When he sees I don’t, he adds, “It’s the same board they have at Abbey Road and Skywalker Sound.”That I understand.

 

 From left to right: Pablo Salamanca and NCS Superintendent of Public Instruction, Cather

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