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original Americana music from the mountains of western North Carolina

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"Southern Ground" Live

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Man on a Mission - Physical EP

Songs of Hope and Inspiration

Music USB Drive

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Excited to be part of Appalachia Day at @hickorynutgap to benefit @appalachian_org! Grab your tickets now! 🪕 🎶 🎻

#livemusic #bluegrass #bluegrassmusic #livebluegrass #rootsmusic #folkmusic #americana #acoustic #wnc #westernnc #fairviewnc #appalachia #appalachiaday

Excited to be part of Appalachia Day at @hickorynutgap to benefit @appalachian_org! Grab your tickets now! 🪕 🎶 🎻

#livemusic #bluegrass #bluegrassmusic #livebluegrass #rootsmusic #folkmusic #americana #acoustic #wnc #westernnc #fairviewnc #appalachia #appalachiaday

Tomorrow night (9/28) is rescheduled. Please stay tuned for more info, and stay safe!

Tomorrow night (9/28) is rescheduled. Please stay tuned for more info, and stay safe!

I've been dying to tell ya'll about this, so we're finally letting the cat out of the bag: I've got a new single dropping in ONE WEEK! 💿 🎶 🎧 It's called 'Windows Have Pains,' and I just adore it. Hopefully ya'll will as well ❤️

Writer: Wes Buchanan; additional lyrics by Mark Bumgarner & Darren Nicholson
Graphic Designer: Grace Ellen Van't Hof

Click the link in my bio to pre-save!

#newmusic #newsingle #musicrelease #newbluegrass #bluegrassmusic #folkmusic #rootsmusic #appalachianmusic #singersongwriter #mandolin

I've been dying to tell ya'll about this, so we're finally letting the cat out of the bag: I've got a new single dropping in ONE WEEK! 💿 🎶 🎧 It's called 'Windows Have Pains,' and I just adore it. Hopefully ya'll will as well ❤️

Writer: Wes Buchanan; additional lyrics by Mark Bumgarner & Darren Nicholson
Graphic Designer: Grace Ellen Van't Hof

Click the link in my bio to pre-save!

#newmusic #newsingle #musicrelease #newbluegrass #bluegrassmusic #folkmusic #rootsmusic #appalachianmusic #singersongwriter #mandolin

An announcement worth smiling about is right around the corner! 👀 Wanna be the first to know more?
Well, there's 2 ways:
🎧 Be sure to follow me on your favorite streaming service, whether that's Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, you name it
📩 Sign up for my mailing list! You can do that at the link in my bio or at darrennicholson.net

See ya'll soon!

#newmusic #announcement #musicrelease #newsingle #bluegrass #mandolin #singersongwriter #bluegrassmusic #folkmusic #appalachianmusic #acousticmusic

An announcement worth smiling about is right around the corner! 👀 Wanna be the first to know more?
Well, there's 2 ways:
🎧 Be sure to follow me on your favorite streaming service, whether that's Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, you name it
📩 Sign up for my mailing list! You can do that at the link in my bio or at darrennicholson.net

See ya'll soon!

#newmusic #announcement #musicrelease #newsingle #bluegrass #mandolin #singersongwriter #bluegrassmusic #folkmusic #appalachianmusic #acousticmusic

Well folks, you did it: @shawnlane.music and I just got word that tomorrow's show at @flatrockcinema hasSOLD OUT! 🤯 Ya'll are absolutely amazing, and we can't wait to see everyone there! We'll make it a night to remember 🪕 🎶 🎻

#livemusic #bluegrass #bluegrassmusic #livebluegrass #rootsmusic #acousticmusic #folkmusic #soldout #flatrocknc #westernnc #wnc

Well folks, you did it: @shawnlane.music and I just got word that tomorrow's show at @flatrockcinema hasSOLD OUT! 🤯 Ya'll are absolutely amazing, and we can't wait to see everyone there! We'll make it a night to remember 🪕 🎶 🎻

#livemusic #bluegrass #bluegrassmusic #livebluegrass #rootsmusic #acousticmusic #folkmusic #soldout #flatrocknc #westernnc #wnc

I’ve got new music on the way! Be one of the first to hear it - follow me on your favorite streaming service! Leave a comment and let me know where you followed 🎶🤠

#darrennicholson #newmusic #mandolin #bluegrass

I’ve got new music on the way! Be one of the first to hear it - follow me on your favorite streaming service! Leave a comment and let me know where you followed 🎶🤠

#darrennicholson #newmusic #mandolin #bluegrass

Just added: Pennyroyal Opera House with the full band on Nov. 1st!
Mark your calendars and come see us!

#livemusic #bluegrass #banjo #mandolin #bluegrassmusic #folk #fiddle #folkmusic #americana #blues #acoustic #rootsmusic #ohio #quakercityoh

Just added: Pennyroyal Opera House with the full band on Nov. 1st!
Mark your calendars and come see us!

#livemusic #bluegrass #banjo #mandolin #bluegrassmusic #folk #fiddle #folkmusic #americana #blues #acoustic #rootsmusic #ohio #quakercityoh

See ya'll at the ranch: @CataloocheeRanch that is 🪕 🤠 🎻 Come see us October 13th!

#livemusic #festival #musicfestival #bluegrassfestival #festivalseason #livebluegrass #bluegrass #bluegrassmusic #folkmusic #rootsmusic #americana #acousticmusic #maggievalley #wnc #westernnc #maggievalleync

See ya'll at the ranch: @CataloocheeRanch that is 🪕 🤠 🎻 Come see us October 13th!

#livemusic #festival #musicfestival #bluegrassfestival #festivalseason #livebluegrass #bluegrass #bluegrassmusic #folkmusic #rootsmusic #americana #acousticmusic #maggievalley #wnc #westernnc #maggievalleync

So excited to be part of the #RhythmAndBrews concert series in beautiful #HendersonvilleNC! 🪕 🎶 🎻 Come see me and @thewilderflowermusic on October 17th, starting at 5:30pm — did I mention it's free?!

#livemusic #bluegrass #bluegrassmusic #livebluegrass #concertseries #rootsmusic #folkmusic #americana #appalachia #appalachianmusic #acoustic #westernnc #wnc

So excited to be part of the #RhythmAndBrews concert series in beautiful #HendersonvilleNC! 🪕 🎶 🎻 Come see me and @thewilderflowermusic on October 17th, starting at 5:30pm — did I mention it's free?!

#livemusic #bluegrass #bluegrassmusic #livebluegrass #concertseries #rootsmusic #folkmusic #americana #appalachia #appalachianmusic #acoustic #westernnc #wnc

Are ya'll as excited for the Dumplin' Valley Bluegrass Festival as we are? 🪕 🎶 🎻 We're playing 2 full sets on Saturday, and we'd love to see some of you there!
🎟️ Tickets: dumplinvalley-bluegrass.com/

#livemusic #festival #musicfestival #bluegrassfestival #festivalseason #livebluegrass #bluegrass #bluegrassmusic #folkmusic #rootsmusic #americana #acousticmusic #tennessee #kodaktn

Are ya'll as excited for the Dumplin' Valley Bluegrass Festival as we are? 🪕 🎶 🎻 We're playing 2 full sets on Saturday, and we'd love to see some of you there!
🎟️ Tickets: dumplinvalley-bluegrass.com/

#livemusic #festival #musicfestival #bluegrassfestival #festivalseason #livebluegrass #bluegrass #bluegrassmusic #folkmusic #rootsmusic #americana #acousticmusic #tennessee #kodaktn

2 shows in one day?! You read it right, folks!
If you can't make the Church Street Fair in the morning, come see us at @hickorynutgap in the afternoon! 🪕 🎶 🎻

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

2 shows in one day?! You read it right, folks!
If you can't make the Church Street Fair in the morning, come see us at @hickorynutgap in the afternoon! 🪕 🎶 🎻

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

October 12th: The band and I will be at the Church Street Fair playing some tunes for ya'll 🪕 🎶 🎻 Come see us!

#livemusic #bluegrass #bluegrassmusic #livebluegrass #countyfair #fair #fairgrounds #statefair #streetfair #festival #fall #westernnc #wnc #waynesvillenc

October 12th: The band and I will be at the Church Street Fair playing some tunes for ya'll 🪕 🎶 🎻 Come see us!

#livemusic #bluegrass #bluegrassmusic #livebluegrass #countyfair #fair #fairgrounds #statefair #streetfair #festival #fall #westernnc #wnc #waynesvillenc

Squirrel Hunt stickers are back in stock 👀 🐿️

#darrennicholsonband

Squirrel Hunt stickers are back in stock 👀 🐿️

#darrennicholsonband

What better way to kick off the fall season than Plow Days? 🍂 🎶 🎃 Come find us at Catawba Meadows Park in beautiful #MorgantonNC!

#livemusic #bluegrass #bluegrassmusic #livemusic #livebluegrass #fall #autumn #fallseason #fallfestival #westernnc #wnc

What better way to kick off the fall season than Plow Days? 🍂 🎶 🎃 Come find us at Catawba Meadows Park in beautiful #MorgantonNC!

#livemusic #bluegrass #bluegrassmusic #livemusic #livebluegrass #fall #autumn #fallseason #fallfestival #westernnc #wnc

I get a lot of questions about strings… here’s the rundown on the GHS custom mandolin strings I use most often. 🤘🏻

#mandolin #bluegrass #strings #instruments #music

I get a lot of questions about strings… here’s the rundown on the GHS custom mandolin strings I use most often. 🤘🏻

#mandolin #bluegrass #strings #instruments #music

In need of something fun (and free) to get you through to the weekend? 👀 Me too!
I'll be playing some tunes at @jackofthewood with the incredible Shawn Lane this Thursday, and we'd love to see ya'll there! 🪕 🎶 🎻

#livemusic #thursday #bluegrass #livebluegrass #bluegrassmusic #rootsmusic #folkmusic #acoustic #mandolin #asheville #ashevillenc #avl #wnc

In need of something fun (and free) to get you through to the weekend? 👀 Me too!
I'll be playing some tunes at @jackofthewood with the incredible Shawn Lane this Thursday, and we'd love to see ya'll there! 🪕 🎶 🎻

#livemusic #thursday #bluegrass #livebluegrass #bluegrassmusic #rootsmusic #folkmusic #acoustic #mandolin #asheville #ashevillenc #avl #wnc

Who will we be seeing next week for the Whitewater River Jam? 🎻 🎶 🪕

#livemusic #bluegrass #livebluegrass #bluegrassmusic #folkmusic #americana #rootsmusic #acousticmusic #charlottenc #northcarolina #explorenc

Who will we be seeing next week for the Whitewater River Jam? 🎻 🎶 🪕

#livemusic #bluegrass #livebluegrass #bluegrassmusic #folkmusic #americana #rootsmusic #acousticmusic #charlottenc #northcarolina #explorenc

A little mando tune to get your day started! Don’t forget - I’m at @highlandsperformingac with the full band and special guest Kristin Scott Benson on September 28! Do you have your tickets yet?! 😊🎶 #darrennicholson #mandolin #bluegrass #livemusic #northcarolina

A little mando tune to get your day started! Don’t forget - I’m at @highlandsperformingac with the full band and special guest Kristin Scott Benson on September 28! Do you have your tickets yet?! 😊🎶 #darrennicholson #mandolin #bluegrass #livemusic #northcarolina

This Friday at Long's Chapel! Come support the great work that Second Season does in our community!

#darrennicholson #shawnlane #benefitconcert #waynesville #haywoodcounty #wnc

This Friday at Long's Chapel! Come support the great work that Second Season does in our community!

#darrennicholson #shawnlane #benefitconcert #waynesville #haywoodcounty #wnc

Have ya'll made any #LaborDayWeekend plans yet? 👀 If not, we got you! Come find the band and I at the Canton Labor Day Festival on Sunday, September 1st! 🪕 🎶 🎻
🎟️ Tickets: cantonlaborday.com/tickets

#livemusic #bluegrass #laborday #weekendplans #bluegrassmusic #livebluegrass #folkmusic #americana #rootsmusic #acousticmusic #festival #festivalseason #cantonnc #explorenc #northcarolina

Have ya'll made any #LaborDayWeekend plans yet? 👀 If not, we got you! Come find the band and I at the Canton Labor Day Festival on Sunday, September 1st! 🪕 🎶 🎻
🎟️ Tickets: cantonlaborday.com/tickets

#livemusic #bluegrass #laborday #weekendplans #bluegrassmusic #livebluegrass #folkmusic #americana #rootsmusic #acousticmusic #festival #festivalseason #cantonnc #explorenc #northcarolina

Come find us at the Whitewater River Jam on Friday, September 6th! 🪕 🎶 🎻 This event is free, and it's a great way to discover some new music and jam out to some of your favorites too!
Hope to see ya'll there!

#livemusic #bluegrass #fridaynight #friday #weekendplans #bluegrassmusic #livebluegrass #folkmusic #americana #rootsmusic #charlottenc #northcarolina #explorenc

Come find us at the Whitewater River Jam on Friday, September 6th! 🪕 🎶 🎻 This event is free, and it's a great way to discover some new music and jam out to some of your favorites too!
Hope to see ya'll there!

#livemusic #bluegrass #fridaynight #friday #weekendplans #bluegrassmusic #livebluegrass #folkmusic #americana #rootsmusic #charlottenc #northcarolina #explorenc

We've got a new festival on the horizon! 👀 Catch us at the Dumplin' Valley Bluegrass Festival on September 21st for not one, but TWO shows! 🪕 🎶 🎻
Learn more at dumplinvalley-bluegrass.com

#livemusic #musicfestival #festivalseason #festival #bluegrassfestival #bluegrassmusic #bluegrass #livebluegrass #folkmusic #americana #rootsmusic #acousticmusic #kodaktn #tennessee

We've got a new festival on the horizon! 👀 Catch us at the Dumplin' Valley Bluegrass Festival on September 21st for not one, but TWO shows! 🪕 🎶 🎻
Learn more at dumplinvalley-bluegrass.com

#livemusic #musicfestival #festivalseason #festival #bluegrassfestival #bluegrassmusic #bluegrass #livebluegrass #folkmusic #americana #rootsmusic #acousticmusic #kodaktn #tennessee

I just found out that #BigSky was added to the @applemusic Pickers playlist! 🪕 🎶 🎻Such an honor to be listed among so many talented artists ❤️
Check out the playlist on #AppleMusic today!

#newmusic #playlist #featuredmusic #newsong #bluegrass #newbluegrass #bluegrassmusic #countrymusic #folkmusic #americana #appalachianmusic #rootsmusic #pickers

I just found out that #BigSky was added to the @applemusic Pickers playlist! 🪕 🎶 🎻Such an honor to be listed among so many talented artists ❤️
Check out the playlist on #AppleMusic today!

#newmusic #playlist #featuredmusic #newsong #bluegrass #newbluegrass #bluegrassmusic #countrymusic #folkmusic #americana #appalachianmusic #rootsmusic #pickers

📢 JUST ANNOUNCED: Come see me at the one and only @SilveradosWNC on August 24th!
🎟️ Tickets: silveradoswnc.com

#livemusic #wnc #localmusic #supportlocal #concert #concertvenue #rootsmusic #bluegrass #bluegrassmusic #folkmusic #americana #appalachian #avl #asheville #blackmountain #blackmountainnc

📢 JUST ANNOUNCED: Come see me at the one and only @SilveradosWNC on August 24th!
🎟️ Tickets: silveradoswnc.com

#livemusic #wnc #localmusic #supportlocal #concert #concertvenue #rootsmusic #bluegrass #bluegrassmusic #folkmusic #americana #appalachian #avl #asheville #blackmountain #blackmountainnc

We're gearing up for this weekend at @CataloocheeRanch 🪕 🎶 🎻 Who will we be seeing there?
🎟️ Tickets: cataloocheeranch.com/ranch-events/live-music

#livemusic #weekendplans #saturdaynight #bluegrass #bluegrassmusic #livebluegrass #folkmusic #americana #rootsmusic #acousticmusic #explorenc #maggievalley #maggievalleync #northcarolina

We're gearing up for this weekend at @CataloocheeRanch 🪕 🎶 🎻 Who will we be seeing there?
🎟️ Tickets: cataloocheeranch.com/ranch-events/live-music

#livemusic #weekendplans #saturdaynight #bluegrass #bluegrassmusic #livebluegrass #folkmusic #americana #rootsmusic #acousticmusic #explorenc #maggievalley #maggievalleync #northcarolina

September 28 - join me and my full band with special guest @kristinscottbenson! We are so excited to play at the beautiful new @highlandsperformingac. For all our Highlands and Cashiers friends who don’t see us as often these days… here’s your chance! It’s gonna be a big night. Grab your tickets at highlandsperformingarts.com 🎶🎻

#darrennicholson #livemusic #bluegrass #highlands #highlandsnc #kristinscottbenson #darrennicholsonband

September 28 - join me and my full band with special guest @kristinscottbenson! We are so excited to play at the beautiful new @highlandsperformingac. For all our Highlands and Cashiers friends who don’t see us as often these days… here’s your chance! It’s gonna be a big night. Grab your tickets at highlandsperformingarts.com 🎶🎻

#darrennicholson #livemusic #bluegrass #highlands #highlandsnc #kristinscottbenson #darrennicholsonband

We're gearing up for @avlfest this weekend! 🎻 🎶 🪕 You're coming, right?
🎟️ No tickets yet? No problem! Head over to avlfest.com to grab them, and check out the full lineup (it's huge)!

#livemusic #musicfestival #festival #festivalseason #bluegrass #musicscene #localmusic #asheville #ashevillenc #avl #wnc #ardennc

We're gearing up for @avlfest this weekend! 🎻 🎶 🪕 You're coming, right?
🎟️ No tickets yet? No problem! Head over to avlfest.com to grab them, and check out the full lineup (it's huge)!

#livemusic #musicfestival #festival #festivalseason #bluegrass #musicscene #localmusic #asheville #ashevillenc #avl #wnc #ardennc

BIG SKY is riding high on the @bgtoday charts this week. I’m so happy y’all love this tune I co-wrote with @charles_humphrey_iii . It’s one of my favorite things I’ve ever recorded. Thanks to the DJs spinning it and to all of you for listening! More new music coming soon! 👀 #darrennicholson #bigsky #bluegrass

BIG SKY is riding high on the @bgtoday charts this week. I’m so happy y’all love this tune I co-wrote with @charles_humphrey_iii . It’s one of my favorite things I’ve ever recorded. Thanks to the DJs spinning it and to all of you for listening! More new music coming soon! 👀 #darrennicholson #bigsky #bluegrass

Mark your calendars for August 17th at @CataloocheeRanch📆 I'll be there with the full band, and it's gonna be a blast!
🎟️ Tickets: cataloocheeranch.com/ranch-events/live-music

#livemusic #bluegrass #bluegrassmusic #livebluegrass #folkmusic #americana #rootsmusic #acousticmusic #ranch #ranchlife #maggievalley #maggievalleync #northcarolina #nc #explorenc

Mark your calendars for August 17th at @CataloocheeRanch📆 I'll be there with the full band, and it's gonna be a blast!
🎟️ Tickets: cataloocheeranch.com/ranch-events/live-music

#livemusic #bluegrass #bluegrassmusic #livebluegrass #folkmusic #americana #rootsmusic #acousticmusic #ranch #ranchlife #maggievalley #maggievalleync #northcarolina #nc #explorenc

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