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The Old Rock School is preparing for a season of excellent indoor entertainment. The newly renovated auditorium will welcome a variety of talent ranging from bluegrass favorites to a country music showcase.

The season will conclude with on March 7th with Carolina Blue.

Carolina Blue is a Brevard, NC based band whose roots run deep in the tradition of Bill Monroe. The band was formed in 2007 after the release of the album "Nothing So Blue" by Bobby Powell and Tim Jones. Carolina Blue won the South Carolina state bluegrass championship at RenoFest in 2011. They also received their first Vocal Group of The Year Nomination at the 2018 SPBGMA Awards Show. They have appeared on the hit TV show “Song Of The Mountains” as well as “The Bluegrass Trail” series on RFDTV. The band's repertoire consists of original songs (including Tim Jones' "Spring Will Bring Flowers", which was recorded by 2014 IBMA entertainers of the year Balsam Range), many bluegrass favorites, and gospel too, all done in the traditional style.

Available recordings are Bobby Powell & Tim Jones "Nothing So Blue" (2007 produced by Steep Canyon Ranger Woody Platt and featuring Platt, Graham Sharp, Mike Guggino, Shannon Whitworth, and Roy Chapman), "Carolina Blue Live at Renofest" (2011), self-produced "Goin' Home Today" (2016) which earned them their first song on the charts, and most recently released "Sounds of Kentucky Grass" (2017) which landed the band their first #1 album on the Roots Music Charts. Most currently “I Hear Bluegrass Calling Me” is set to release on January 18th, 2019.

Band members are Bobby Powell on guitar and vocals, Timmy Jones on mandolin and vocals, Reese Combs on upright bass and vocals, James McDowell on banjo and vocals, as well as American and Canadian Grand Master Fiddle Champion, Aynsley Porchak on fiddle, who is recipient of the 2018 International Bluegrass Music Association’s Momentum Instrumentalist Award.

Season tickets are on sale now for $100 per person. By purchasing the entire season, purchasers will receive one concert for free! Season ticket holders are also given a reserved seat for the duration of the season. All other seating is general admission. Doors open at 6:30pm and shows will begin promptly at 7:30pm. Tickets will also be available at the door for purchase. Please call for other special ticket discounts for Veterans and children. Advance tickets and season tickets can be purchased online at concertsattherock.com, at the Old Rock School Main Office or by calling 828-879-2129. Concessions will be available for purchase.

For more information about events with the Town of Valdese or the Old Rock School go to visitvaldese.com or call 828-879-2129.


2019-2020 Concert Schedule

September 14, 2019
The Marty Burns Experience
Country hits from the 70s to the present day
Tickets $12 in advance & $15 at the door

October 12, 2019
True Grass Band with Sideline
Tickets $20 per person

November 2, 2019
IIIrd Tyme Out
Tickets $20 in advance & $25 at the door

January 11, 2020
Darin and Brooke Aldridge
Tickets $20 in advance & $25 at the door

February 15, 2020 Concert
Nu Blu with Special Guests TBA
Tickets $28 per person

March 7, 2020 Concert
Carolina Blue
Tickets $20 in advance & $25 at the door

Special Pricing:
Season Tickets - 2019-2020 concert season are now on sale. Tickets are $100 per person!
Veteran Discount - $2 off per ticket with valid ID (Discount not valid on season tickets)
Children - $2 off for ages under 12