Description

The Annual Appalachian Christmas Concert is a gift to the people of the High Country. This special concert serves as a fundraiser for The Hospitality House of NW North Carolina and Santa’s Toy Box. Admission is free, but a Love Offering will be collected and shared between these two wonderful community nonprofits. 

This year's program includes:

The Mountain Home Bluegrass Boys featuring David Johnson, Steve Lewis, Scott Freeman, and Josh Scott 

Mary Greene – A part of Mountain Home Music since its beginning 31 years ago and a close personal friend of Joe Shannon. Mary plays lap dulcimer, guitar, and piano, and will be joined by long time Mountain Home Music board member Bob Goddard. 

Patrick & Kay Crouch – Multi-instrumentalists with a lifelong love of music. Kay’s musical background includes symphonic and solo percussion, musical theatre, and country and bluegrass. Patrick has been performing acoustic music since 1977, when he founded New River Reign, a staple at Blowing Rock’s P.B. Scott’s Music Hall.

 Pickin’ Thistles – A sibling trio blending Celtic, bluegrass, and folk to create a unique sound that captivates listeners and brings their joy of music to life. 

Fern Hill – Music runs through the roots of Fern Hill, just like the Appalachian soil they grew up on. Sisters Arwen and Lorien Cockman began performing before they could walk, alongside their father John Cockman and his family band, The Cockman Family. Their sound weaves together Appalachian, Canadian, Celtic, and Western influences. 

Julie, Nora, Oliver, and Adrian Shepard Powell, Gordy Hinners & Rebecca Keeter 

Nancy Mamlin calling a ‘Sit Down Square Dance’.