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DARREN NICHOLSON BAND

original Americana music from the mountains of western North Carolina

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Busy weekend coming up! Here’s where we’ll be - come see us if you can! @jigandreel @appalachian_org

#darrennicholsonband #ontour #weekend #livemusic #bluegrass #mandolin #alabama #tennessee #northcarolina

Busy weekend coming up! Here’s where we’ll be - come see us if you can! @jigandreel @appalachian_org

#darrennicholsonband #ontour #weekend #livemusic #bluegrass #mandolin #alabama #tennessee #northcarolina

Excited to be part of this year's South Branch Bluegrass Festival 🎻 🎶 🪕 Hope to see ya'll there!

#livemusic #bluegrass #bluegrassmusic #livebluegrass #bluegrassfestival #musicfestival #festivalseason #westvirginia #romneywv

Excited to be part of this year's South Branch Bluegrass Festival 🎻 🎶 🪕 Hope to see ya'll there!

#livemusic #bluegrass #bluegrassmusic #livebluegrass #bluegrassfestival #musicfestival #festivalseason #westvirginia #romneywv

Have ya'll grabbed your tickets for #ColdMountainMusicFestival yet? 🎻 🎶 🪕 I'll be playing on Saturday, May 31st with a new trio arrangement, and I'd love to see ya'll there!
📆 Mark your calendars and grab your tickets! 🎟️ ticketstripe.com/coldmountainmusic

#livemusic #bluegrass #bluegrassmusic #livebluegrass #bluegrassfestival #musicfestival #festivalseason #spring #cantonnc #lakelogannc #wnc #westernnc #northcarolina

Have ya'll grabbed your tickets for #ColdMountainMusicFestival yet? 🎻 🎶 🪕 I'll be playing on Saturday, May 31st with a new trio arrangement, and I'd love to see ya'll there!
📆 Mark your calendars and grab your tickets! 🎟️ ticketstripe.com/coldmountainmusic

#livemusic #bluegrass #bluegrassmusic #livebluegrass #bluegrassfestival #musicfestival #festivalseason #spring #cantonnc #lakelogannc #wnc #westernnc #northcarolina

Today is a good day.

#bettywhite #stamps #goldengirls

Today is a good day.

#bettywhite #stamps #goldengirls

THIS FRIDAY - we'll be on the Fresh Picks stage at the @alstrawberryfestival!

Get tickets + info at alabamastrawberryfest.com 🍓

#darrennicholsonband #ontour #alabama #strawberryfestival #livemusic

THIS FRIDAY - we'll be on the Fresh Picks stage at the @alstrawberryfestival!

Get tickets + info at alabamastrawberryfest.com 🍓

#darrennicholsonband #ontour #alabama #strawberryfestival #livemusic

Who's coming out to @hickorynutgap this Saturday? 🎻 🎶 🪕 Let us know in the comments!
🎟️ Tickets: hickorynutgap.com/events

#livemusic #bluegrass #bluegrassmusic #livebluegrass #americana #folkmusic #rootsmusic #westernnc #wnc #fairviewnc

Who's coming out to @hickorynutgap this Saturday? 🎻 🎶 🪕 Let us know in the comments!
🎟️ Tickets: hickorynutgap.com/events

#livemusic #bluegrass #bluegrassmusic #livebluegrass #americana #folkmusic #rootsmusic #westernnc #wnc #fairviewnc

happy #mandolinmonday! @shawnlane.music and I have a lot of fun with this classic tune, Lady B. Goode 🎶

#mandolin #swing #livemusic #acoustic

happy #mandolinmonday! @shawnlane.music and I have a lot of fun with this classic tune, Lady B. Goode 🎶

#mandolin #swing #livemusic #acoustic

Happy Easter Everyone! I got to play my regular service as part of the 9:09 staff band at Highlands United Methodist Church but we also got to do a beautiful sunrise service on The Village Green in Cashiers, North Carolina. What a glorious day with blessings everywhere I look. My cup runneth over. ❤️🎶

#darrennicholson #music #easter #blessed #cashiers #highlands #northcarolina #wnc

Happy Easter Everyone! I got to play my regular service as part of the 9:09 staff band at Highlands United Methodist Church but we also got to do a beautiful sunrise service on The Village Green in Cashiers, North Carolina. What a glorious day with blessings everywhere I look. My cup runneth over. ❤️🎶

#darrennicholson #music #easter #blessed #cashiers #highlands #northcarolina #wnc

We are at Great Smoky Cannabis in Cherokee, NC today from 2-6 PM as part of their 420 Fest! Please come help us keep Richard out of trouble. #wowman

We are at Great Smoky Cannabis in Cherokee, NC today from 2-6 PM as part of their 420 Fest! Please come help us keep Richard out of trouble. #wowman

Are ya'll as excited for Cherokee Bluegrass Festival as we are? 🪕 🎶 🎻 We'll be playing on Saturday, June 7th at 11:45am —hopefully we'll see some familiar faces there!
🎟️ Tickets: classicpromotions.com or call 919-526-0662

#livemusic #bluegrass #bluegrassmusic #livebluegrass #festivalseason #musicfestival #bluegrassfestival #cherokee #cherokeenc #northcarolina

Are ya'll as excited for Cherokee Bluegrass Festival as we are? 🪕 🎶 🎻 We'll be playing on Saturday, June 7th at 11:45am —hopefully we'll see some familiar faces there!
🎟️ Tickets: classicpromotions.com or call 919-526-0662

#livemusic #bluegrass #bluegrassmusic #livebluegrass #festivalseason #musicfestival #bluegrassfestival #cherokee #cherokeenc #northcarolina

#AnyHighway made the top 20 last week, and it's all thanks to ya'll! It means the world to me that folks enjoy these songs as much as I enjoy making them ❤️ 🎶

#newmusic #top20 #bluegrass #bluegrassmusic #newbluegrass #banjoradio #singersongwriter #americana

#AnyHighway made the top 20 last week, and it's all thanks to ya'll! It means the world to me that folks enjoy these songs as much as I enjoy making them ❤️ 🎶

#newmusic #top20 #bluegrass #bluegrassmusic #newbluegrass #banjoradio #singersongwriter #americana

We’ve got new Darren Nicholson Band shirts, hats, and hoodies - courtesy of the fine folks at @pluckitmusicbrand! They also made the “Banjo Roots” design that’s part of this year’s poster and upcoming shirt designs for @stevesuttonfest. Stay tuned for more info about that and grab your tickets for June 8 at @lakejunaluska at stevesuttonfest.com! Thanks to Matt and all the great folks at Pluck It!

#darrennicholsonband #stevesuttonfest #pluckitmusicbrand #newmerch #shirts #hats #bluegrass #banjo #mandolin

We’ve got new Darren Nicholson Band shirts, hats, and hoodies - courtesy of the fine folks at @pluckitmusicbrand! They also made the “Banjo Roots” design that’s part of this year’s poster and upcoming shirt designs for @stevesuttonfest. Stay tuned for more info about that and grab your tickets for June 8 at @lakejunaluska at stevesuttonfest.com! Thanks to Matt and all the great folks at Pluck It!

#darrennicholsonband #stevesuttonfest #pluckitmusicbrand #newmerch #shirts #hats #bluegrass #banjo #mandolin

DON'T FORGET: the band and I will be at @hickorynutgap next Saturday for #AppalachiaDay! This is an all-day event benefiting the amazing folks at @appalachian_org — can't wait to see ya'll there!

#livemusic #benefitconcert #fundraiser #bluegrassmusic #livebluegrass #bluegrass #appalachia #wnc #westernnc #northcarolina

DON'T FORGET: the band and I will be at @hickorynutgap next Saturday for #AppalachiaDay! This is an all-day event benefiting the amazing folks at @appalachian_org — can't wait to see ya'll there!

#livemusic #benefitconcert #fundraiser #bluegrassmusic #livebluegrass #bluegrass #appalachia #wnc #westernnc #northcarolina

THIS WEEKEND: join the band and I at Great Smoky Cannabis for their 420 Weekend Fest! 🪕 💨 🎻 While I guarantee no one is more excited than Richard, please let us know if you're coming! 👇 See ya'll soon!

#livemusic #420 #420weekend #festivalseason #musicfestival #bluegrass #bluegrassfestival #livebluegrass #americana #wnc #westernnc #cherokeenc #cherokee #northcarolina

THIS WEEKEND: join the band and I at Great Smoky Cannabis for their 420 Weekend Fest! 🪕 💨 🎻 While I guarantee no one is more excited than Richard, please let us know if you're coming! 👇 See ya'll soon!

#livemusic #420 #420weekend #festivalseason #musicfestival #bluegrass #bluegrassfestival #livebluegrass #americana #wnc #westernnc #cherokeenc #cherokee #northcarolina

Happy #mandolinmonday from Ferdinand and I! 🎶

#bluegrass #mandolin #lloydloar

Happy #mandolinmonday from Ferdinand and I! 🎶

#bluegrass #mandolin #lloydloar

We are up in the Northeast for shows in West Falls, NY (today) and York, PA (tomorrow). As you can see here, no shenanigans are happening whatsoever.

#darrennicholsonband #ontour #newyork #pennsylvania #bluegrass #tourlife #livemusic

We are up in the Northeast for shows in West Falls, NY (today) and York, PA (tomorrow). As you can see here, no shenanigans are happening whatsoever.

#darrennicholsonband #ontour #newyork #pennsylvania #bluegrass #tourlife #livemusic

If you’ve ever wondered what kind of chaos goes on in the Darren Nicholson Band group chat… it’s usually something like this. Here’s a video from the brain of Richard Foulk. 😅

If you’ve ever wondered what kind of chaos goes on in the Darren Nicholson Band group chat… it’s usually something like this. Here’s a video from the brain of Richard Foulk. 😅

Saturday: join us at Goodwill Fire Company #1 York Township as part of the Seven Mountains Bluegrass Association concert series! 🪕 🔥 🎻 Can't wait to see ya'll there!
🎟️ Tickets: sevenmountainsbluegrass.org/

#livemusic #bluegrass #bluegrassmusic #livebluegrass #americana #rootsmusic #folkmusic #firedepartment #firefighters #yorkpa

Saturday: join us at Goodwill Fire Company #1 York Township as part of the Seven Mountains Bluegrass Association concert series! 🪕 🔥 🎻 Can't wait to see ya'll there!
🎟️ Tickets: sevenmountainsbluegrass.org/

#livemusic #bluegrass #bluegrassmusic #livebluegrass #americana #rootsmusic #folkmusic #firedepartment #firefighters #yorkpa

a little guitar and octave mandolin jam with Reed Jones!

#thewayiam #merlehaggard #coversong #countrymusic #guitar #octavemandolin

a little guitar and octave mandolin jam with Reed Jones!

#thewayiam #merlehaggard #coversong #countrymusic #guitar #octavemandolin

Are ya'll as excited for Friday as we are? 🪕 🎶 🎻 We'll be playing West Falls Center for the Arts starting at 7pm, and we'd love to see you there!
🎟️ Tickets: westfallsartcenter.org

#livemusic #bluegrass #livebluegrass #bluegrassmusic #folkmusic #rootsmusic #appalachianmusic #fridaynight #newyork #ny #iheartny #westfallsny

Are ya'll as excited for Friday as we are? 🪕 🎶 🎻 We'll be playing West Falls Center for the Arts starting at 7pm, and we'd love to see you there!
🎟️ Tickets: westfallsartcenter.org

#livemusic #bluegrass #livebluegrass #bluegrassmusic #folkmusic #rootsmusic #appalachianmusic #fridaynight #newyork #ny #iheartny #westfallsny

Happy birthday Avery Welter!

Guitar slinger, ballad singer, humdinger!

#darrennicholsonband #averywelter #happybirthday

Happy birthday Avery Welter!

Guitar slinger, ballad singer, humdinger!

#darrennicholsonband #averywelter #happybirthday

You can catch me and the full band at @hickorynutgap later this month! 🎻 🎶 🪕 We always have a great time playing out there, and we'd love to see you!
🎟️ Tickets: hickorynutgap.com/events

#livemusic #bluegrass #bluegrassmusic #livebluegrass #rootsmusic #americana #folkmusic #westernn #wnc #fairviewnc

You can catch me and the full band at @hickorynutgap later this month! 🎻 🎶 🪕 We always have a great time playing out there, and we'd love to see you!
🎟️ Tickets: hickorynutgap.com/events

#livemusic #bluegrass #bluegrassmusic #livebluegrass #rootsmusic #americana #folkmusic #westernn #wnc #fairviewnc

Here it is, folks - your full lineup for the 2025 Steve Sutton Fest at @lakejunaluska! Featuring @nojokejimmys, @whitewater_bluegrass_company_, @mistertaterbug and Laura Boosinger, @juniorappalachianmusicians, and @mountaintraditioncloggers!

Tickets are on sale NOW at stevesuttonfest.com!

The Steve Sutton Memorial Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and all donations are fully tax-deductible. Your donation will help us continue our work in the local music community: scholarships for local musicians, presenting future fundraising events, and honoring Steve in the best way possible: through helping others! 🪕

#stevesuttonfest #bluegrass #music #festival #musicfestival #bluegrassfestival #haywoodcounty #lakejunaluska #wnc

Here it is, folks - your full lineup for the 2025 Steve Sutton Fest at @lakejunaluska! Featuring @nojokejimmys, @whitewater_bluegrass_company_, @mistertaterbug and Laura Boosinger, @juniorappalachianmusicians, and @mountaintraditioncloggers!

Tickets are on sale NOW at stevesuttonfest.com!

The Steve Sutton Memorial Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and all donations are fully tax-deductible. Your donation will help us continue our work in the local music community: scholarships for local musicians, presenting future fundraising events, and honoring Steve in the best way possible: through helping others! 🪕

#stevesuttonfest #bluegrass #music #festival #musicfestival #bluegrassfestival #haywoodcounty #lakejunaluska #wnc

NEW YORK! April 11! We don't make it up this way too often and we are so excited to play for y'all! See you there?!

#darrennicholsonband #ontour #newyork #westfalls #bluegrass #livemusic

NEW YORK! April 11! We don't make it up this way too often and we are so excited to play for y'all! See you there?!

#darrennicholsonband #ontour #newyork #westfalls #bluegrass #livemusic

Mill Spring, NC! 🪕 We’ll see you at @earlscruggsfest this Labor Day Weekend, August 29-31! Weekend & 1-Day Passes are on sale now!

Get tickets at earlscruggsmusicfest.com!

#earlscruggsfest #earlscruggsmusicfestival #darrennicholsonband #festival #bluegrass #music #livemusic #ncmusic #northcarolina #banjo

Mill Spring, NC! 🪕 We’ll see you at @earlscruggsfest this Labor Day Weekend, August 29-31! Weekend & 1-Day Passes are on sale now!

Get tickets at earlscruggsmusicfest.com!

#earlscruggsfest #earlscruggsmusicfestival #darrennicholsonband #festival #bluegrass #music #livemusic #ncmusic #northcarolina #banjo

NY friends: have you gotten your tickets for West Falls Center for the Arts yet? 🪕 🎶 🎻 If not, what are you waiting for? We can't wait to see you!
🎟️ Tickets: westfallsartcenter.org

#livemusic #bluegrass #bluegrassmusic #livebluegrass #folkmusic #rootsmusic #appalachianmusic #singersongwriter #newyorkstate #nyc #ny #iheartny #westfallsny

NY friends: have you gotten your tickets for West Falls Center for the Arts yet? 🪕 🎶 🎻 If not, what are you waiting for? We can't wait to see you!
🎟️ Tickets: westfallsartcenter.org

#livemusic #bluegrass #bluegrassmusic #livebluegrass #folkmusic #rootsmusic #appalachianmusic #singersongwriter #newyorkstate #nyc #ny #iheartny #westfallsny

Alright folks, we're one week out from Big Time Bluegrass, presented by our friends at the Rotary Club of Ocoee — you're coming, right? Let us know! 👇
🎟️ Tickets: cfocoeeregion.com

#livemusic #bluegrass #bluegrassmusic #livebluegrass #folkmusic #rootsmusic #singersongwriter #mandolin #clevelandtn #tennessee

Alright folks, we're one week out from Big Time Bluegrass, presented by our friends at the Rotary Club of Ocoee — you're coming, right? Let us know! 👇
🎟️ Tickets: cfocoeeregion.com

#livemusic #bluegrass #bluegrassmusic #livebluegrass #folkmusic #rootsmusic #singersongwriter #mandolin #clevelandtn #tennessee

Are ya'll ready for a fun weekend? Mark your calendars for this year's 420 Weekend Fest, put together by the folks at Great Smoky Cannabis 🪕 💨 🎻 We'll be playing the 18th AND 19th, and ya'll can head over to greatsmokycannabisco.com to learn more!

#livemusic #musicfestival #festivalseason #420 #420weekend #bluegrass #livebluegrass #bluegrassmusic #americana #wnc #westernnc #northcarolina #cherokee #cherokeenc

Are ya'll ready for a fun weekend? Mark your calendars for this year's 420 Weekend Fest, put together by the folks at Great Smoky Cannabis 🪕 💨 🎻 We'll be playing the 18th AND 19th, and ya'll can head over to greatsmokycannabisco.com to learn more!

#livemusic #musicfestival #festivalseason #420 #420weekend #bluegrass #livebluegrass #bluegrassmusic #americana #wnc #westernnc #northcarolina #cherokee #cherokeenc

Shawn, Reed, and I can't wait for this Saturday at @hemispherecoffeeroasters ☕ 🎶 Let us know if you're coming!
🎟️ Tickets: hemispherecoffeeroasters.com

#livemusic #bluegrass #bluegrassmusic #livebluegrass #rootsmusic #americana #songwriter #singersongwriter #coffee #coffeeroasting #mechanicsburgpa #saturdaynight

Shawn, Reed, and I can't wait for this Saturday at @hemispherecoffeeroasters ☕ 🎶 Let us know if you're coming!
🎟️ Tickets: hemispherecoffeeroasters.com

#livemusic #bluegrass #bluegrassmusic #livebluegrass #rootsmusic #americana #songwriter #singersongwriter #coffee #coffeeroasting #mechanicsburgpa #saturdaynight

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