Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center
Summer Concerts at Cowee School – David Grier
Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center 51 Cowee School Drive, Franklin, NC, United StatesBorn in Washington, D.C. in 1961, a family move to Nashville at age 3 fully immersed David Grier into the bluegrass music world, and at age 6, he began playing the guitar. Today, he is regarded as one of the premier acoustic guitarists in the world, along with his early influences, Doc Watson, Tony Rice, […]
Summer Concerts at Cowee School – Danny Paisley & the Southern Grass
Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center 51 Cowee School Drive, Franklin, NC, United StatesDanny Paisley and The Southern Grass continue to be deeply rooted in tradition, but look to the future with enthusiasm and anticipation. Since Danny’s father Bob Paisley (founder of Southern Grass) passed away in 2004, Danny Paisley and The Southern Grass have made their own niche in the bluegrass world. Their album, The Room Over […]
15th Annual Franklin Area Folk Festival
Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center 51 Cowee School Drive, Franklin, NC, United StatesThe 15th Annual Franklin Area Folk Festival, “A Celebration of Appalachian Heritage” will be held at Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center. Nestled in Cowee West’s Mill Historic District at 51 Cowee School Drive in Franklin, NC, the Center is a unique showcase for demonstrating the everyday skills, crafts and music of our ancestors. Celebrating […]
Summer Concerts at Cowee School – Mile Twelve
Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center 51 Cowee School Drive, Franklin, NC, United StatesAlthough their sound is rooted in traditional bluegrass, Mile Twelve surveys a broader landscape on their newest album, City on a Hill. All five band members bring their own influences and observations into the music, resulting in a project that feels contemporary, thoughtfully crafted, and relevant. “Original bluegrass music, written and played by young people, […]
Mile Twelve – Summer Concert at Cowee School
Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center 51 Cowee School Drive, Franklin, NC, United StatesAlthough their sound is rooted in traditional bluegrass, Mile Twelve surveys a broader landscape on their newest album, City on a Hill. All five band members bring their own influences and observations into the music, resulting in a project that feels contemporary, thoughtfully crafted, and relevant. “Original bluegrass music, written and played by young people, […]
Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road at Cowee School
Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center 51 Cowee School Drive, Franklin, NC, United StatesLorraine Jordan and Carolina Road’s distinct sound and old-time flair can be attributed to the bluegrass-rich area of North Carolina from which they hail and borrow their name. Band-leader Lorraine Jordan’s showmanship and chemistry with the audience make the group a perennial favorite among bluegrass fans at festivals and concerts across the country. Lorraine has […]
Lorraine Jordan and Carolina Road
Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center 51 Cowee School Drive, Franklin, NC, United StatesLorraine Jordan and Carolina Road’s distinct sound and old-time flair can be attributed to the bluegrass-rich area of North Carolina from which they hail and borrow their name. Band-leader Lorraine Jordan’s showmanship and chemistry with the audience make the group a perennial favorite among bluegrass fans at festivals and concerts across the country. Lorraine has […]
