Organizations and Associations

Appalshop - - Media collective documenting and preserving Appalachian culture and tradition while working to improve quality of life. Information about and from film, radio, theater, media, music recording, history, and events projects.

Banjo in the Hollow - - Private, nonprofit, corporation dedicated to preserving and promoting bluegrass and old-time music. Located in the Triangle area of North Carolina. Offers the opportunity for members to participate and play bluegrass, old-time and acoustic string music.

Birthplace of Country Music Alliance - - Dedicated to promoting and preserving the musical heritage of the Southern Appalachians. Includes current news, information on various education programs and membership details. Based in Bristol, Tennessee/Virginia.

Brandywine Friends of Old Time Music - - The annual Brandywine festival is a major gathering of old-time performers and players.

California State Old Time Fiddle Association - District 6 - - Official site of the California State Old Time Fiddlers Association. Includes information on where to learn and how to play old time fiddle music; fiddle contests in Northern California.

Jug Band Page - - Jug band music is a blusier country cousin of old-time: this a page dedicated to this genre.

Old Fort Mountain Music - - Since 1986, mountain music has been played in this small North Carolina town every Friday. Post photo gallery, history, and links.

The Ozark Folk Center at Arkansas State Park - - Features live mountain music, pioneer craft demonstrations, restaurant, and lodge.

Pine Cone - - Headquarted in Raleigh, North Carolina, the Piedmont Council of Traditional Music is a private, non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to preserving and promoting traditional forms of music, dance, and other performing arts.