The Swannanoa Gathering

08/10/2026

A handful of slots are still available for our upcoming Old-Time String Band Weekend Workshop (Sep. 26-27)! Open to all stringed instruments (fiddle, banjo, guitar, bass, etc.) and taught by WNC’s own along with the amazing Sami Braman of The Onlies, this is a great course for anyone who wants to gain more experience playing old-time music with others in a band context. Learn more and register at www.swannanoagathering.org/weekend-workshops. Thanks to Clarke for the video!

07/31/2026

Pinch me. Perhaps the most star studded mandolin ensemble I've ever been a part of.

(Mike Marshall, Don Stiernberg, Sharon Gilchrist, Caterina Lichtenberg, Joe K Walsh, Matt Flinner, John Reishcman, Alan Bibey -- with Darol Anger, Joe Craven, and Kevin Kehrberg) and me....

07/30/2026

Our upcoming Old-Time String Band Weekend Workshop (Sep. 26-27) is open to all stringed instruments (fiddle, banjo, guitar, bass, etc.) and will be taught by award-winning musicians Sami Braman (of The Onlies) and WNC’s own ! This is a perfect course for those who can already play some tunes on their own, but want to gain more experience playing old-time music with others. Learn more and register at www.swannanoagathering.org/weekend-workshops. Thanks to Sami for the video!

07/17/2026

The Swannanoa Gathering is excited to announce a fall 2026 weekend workshop in old-time string band (Sep. 26-27)! It’s open to all instruments and features award-winning musicians Sami Braman (of The Onlies) and WNC’s own Clarke Williams as instructors. This is a perfect course for those who can already play some tunes on their own, but want to gain more experience playing old-time music with others. Join Sami and Clarke for a fun weekend of learning, connection, and tunes!

Learn more and register at www.swannanoagathering.org/weekend-workshops!

07/07/2026

We are excited to announce that tickets are available to both of the upcoming staff concerts during The Swannanoa Gathering :: Old-Time Music & Dance Week (July 12-18), featuring our world-class instructors. See the image for more details, visit www.swannanoagathering.org to purchase tickets, and come join us!

06/30/2026

We are excited to announce that tickets are available to both of the upcoming staff concerts during Traditional Song Week (July 5-11), featuring our world-class instructors. Visit www.swannanoagathering.org to learn more and purchase tickets, and come join us!

06/22/2026

We are excited to announce that tickets are available to all three of the upcoming staff concerts during Mandolin & Banjo Week and Fiddle Week (June 28 - July 4), featuring our world-class instructors. Please see the links below to learn more and purchase, and come join us!

MON, June 29, 7:30pm: https://wwc-ventures.ticketspice.com/fiddle-mandobanjo-concert-1-2026

TUE, June 30, 7:30pm: https://wwc-ventures.ticketspice.com/fiddle-mandobanjo-concert-2-2026

WED, July 1, 7:30pm: https://wwc-ventures.ticketspice.com/mando-banjo-fiddle-concert-3-2026

06/09/2026

06/09/2026

The Swannanoa Gathering is excited to introduce some new staff working with us this summer. Caroline Gravil is our new student worker, and Bryan Tomes is our new Operations Coordinator. Please make them welcome! Come join us this summer for one of our incredible workshops in music and dance on the beautiful campus of Warren Wilson College in Asheville, NC. Visit swannanoagathering.org to learn more.

05/29/2026

The Swannanoa Gathering's Guitar Week (July 26-August 1) is a program for all ages and skill levels in the Blue Ridge Mountains outside Asheville. This one-of-a-kind workshop experience salutes the amazingly versatile sounds and techniques of the acoustic guitar, led by a remarkable array of top-flight instructors. Runs concurrently with Contemporary Folk Week to offer even more options and opportunities. To learn more and register, visit www.swannanoagathering.org. Thanks to Guitar Week coordinator Greg Ruby for the video!