While we wish we could’ve shouted out every single one of the SUPER TALENTED musicians on our line up, you can swipe to check out our old school, low tech way of life around here, and you can picture the hold up… WE LOVE YALL SO MUCH, and our hearts are brimming after day 1 of set up. Sending out so much gratitude to every musician who’s showing up to share their talents with this beautiful mountain community, and every person who’s given their hands and hearts to making all the special things we have in store for yall, happen. We hope y’all will come be a part of the magic making! 💞🌸
~ C. Shreve the Professor~
Chris Shreve is one of North Carolina’s most prolific and consistent artists. His songwriting, live MC ability, production skill, and performances have reached Carolina legend status over the last 10 years as he’s found his own niche on the underground circuit. Collaborations with D.R.U.G.S. Beats, Es-K, and Jarv have helped solidify his place in independent hip hop.
Catch him live Friday night @ 10:00!! 😎🙌🏼🤑
Exciting last minute addition!
~The Mountain Whistles~
We were hoping they could join us all along, now the stars have aligned and this all female Blue Ridge inspired folk rock band will be joining us SATURDAY @ 5:45 🌸🤩💫
You can expect powerhouse vocals, ethereal harmonies, and original sound, we can’t wait!
come out this weekend to @mayapplegathering at betsy barn to catch a little aerial and all the amazing musicians on the line up! It’ll be a beautiful celebration of spring, life, and community🌸
FUNKUPATION~ SUNDAY @ 2:00 ❤️🔥
A collaborative Funk music project based in Boone, NC. Started in the summer 2023, Funkupation brings together local professional, semi-pro and amateur musicians to participate in funky improvisatory events. Guest performers have included many local luminaries and well as regional and national artists.
Performing about once a month in various Boone venues, Funkupation’s appeal has grown such to be featured in High Country summer concert series such as Valle Crucis, Banner Elk, and the 2025 Boonerang.
Funkupation core members include: ~Guitarist Doug James~
has enjoyed a multi-decade career as a performer and educator. Working in diverse classical and popular styles, he has toured throughout North America and Europe presenting hundreds of feature concerts for international music festivals and such notable venues as NPR’s Performance Today, and Carnegie and Merkin Halls in NYC. Doug has recently retired from the faculty at App State’s Hayes School of Music where he served 27 years as Professor of Guitar. He remains a sought-after clinician in the classical guitar world, and performs frequently with the Extraordinaires, Junaluska Gospel Choir, and Funkupation. ~Toma Fuller~
A multi-talented keybordist, singer, and guitarist. In addition to being a founding member of Funkupation, Toma is much in demand and plays regularly with Dave Brewer’s Foscoe Four, Dead of Winter, and Leopard Lounge to name a few. As noted in the Watauga Democrat: “Toma kind of comes from that rock & roll school of Leon Russell and Dr. John with heavy doses of the real New Orleans piano masters tradition that includes Allen Toussaint, Professor Longhair and James Booker. His keyboard playing is swinging, with lots of 16th notes and a right hand that is driving. He can really punch up the jams. He can play with a percussive style, yet his singing is also incredible.”
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Your Friends are back playing at Betsy’s Barn this Friday at 8:30 for the MayApple Festival!!!
@betsys_barn@mayapplegathering
3-day camping festival at Betsy’s Barn curated by @jeremiahwbrown .. you already know this is going to be an awesome, intentional, healing experience!
Hope to see you all out there🫶🏻
It’s looking to be a chillier spring weekend so be sure to bring layers and plenty of blankets if you’re camping but it should be nice and toasty in the barn from our good vibes (and propane heaters🔥)!
☮️💟🕉️
Your Friends
Peach Candy Nut Boys! FRIDAY @ 11:15!
If ya know ‘em, we’re sure you love ‘em as much as we do. And if ya don’t, check out their page for some tasty licks of what they’re cooking up. Come groove, come dance, come jump around! Local indie psychedelic rock stars joining us ~Friday night at 11:15~ 🤩🍀💗
Oklahoma-native Patty Kenoly, aka Noan Partly delivers dexterous fingerpicked instrumentation on acoustic guitar & banjo.
Original works come with lucid, resonant vocals, deft, ruminative lyrics and deep soulful grooves. Influenced by a wide range of genres, NP’s sound is sonically distinct, having been described as jazzy indie folk.
She is joined by:
🎸Alvin Carlisle - formerly of educated guess, the snozzberries and funkelstiltskin
@beacon.of.sound
🥁Thomas Weaver of Yourfriends
@divineabstract
While whole heartedly affirming in the healing properties music + intention, she’s currently attaining a Masters degree in Music Therapy.
You can stream her music on all platforms while u watch out for a new full length album & separate EP releasing mid-Summer & early Fall!
Catch Noan Partly and crew Saturday at 1:30!
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In classic Boone spring fashion, looks like we’re getting a bit of a chill this weekend. For those of y’all not interested in camping, we’ve got you covered! $15 night passes now live in the bio!! Available after 6 pm, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Bring your favorite sweater! The barn will be heated, keeping it nice and toasty. We love y’all and can’t wait to be with ya 💓🌞🌈✨
You know that feeling after you’ve spent some time chillin’ by the river with your friends? Yeahhhh, that’s what Rastacoustic is bringing! 😎 Catch them live Saturday day, full of rhythms and grooves, you’ll be sure to have your spirit lifted after spending a set with them 💓
Instead of our typical first Sunday dance, May’s first dance will be a little different! We’ll be hosting a dance at the Mayapple festival, held at Betsy’s Barn in Todd! 🏕️🕺
✨Magic Everywhere ✨
Life feels so magical. That’s especially true for me in the springtime and when I get to be in wonderful community. This set is inspired by that feeling of magical goodness being alive has to offer. It’s fun and funky, grounding, and quite magical! Come dance Saturday at 10am!
-Wren and HC Movement Collective
