ALLEGHANY MOON -Cammie Collier, Bill Joines, & Scott Gentry, Chris Campbell and John Boulding- Appalachian Soul.
ibluegrass.com - Informative website with calendars, and link to various events and artist nationwide.
High Lonesome Strings Bluegrass Association - a great association supporting Bluegrass Music, basedin Greensboro, NC. Monthly newsletters too.
More to come...
NC Bluegrass Network - A great site to learn about upcoming bluegrass events in NC.
THE CAGLE FAMILY BLUEGRASS BAND - super talented and energetic family bluegrass band from Eflin, NC.
NONE OF THE ABOVE-Tim Sands, Mark Thomas, David Crawford, Tim Harrison & Mike Wigal. A great bluegrass based band from Mount Airy, NC area.
Bluegrass Anonymous - a very helpful bluegrass music association in the heart of Bluegrass Country, Louisville, KY.
TAD DREIS- Wonderful Singer/Songwriter from Carrboro, NC.
Christine Rucker Photography- a brilliant photojournalist whose work showcasing old time musicians will be on display at the Sawbriar by mid May, 2003.
Carolina Now - a site to aide in NC tourism. Very helpful.
NCMAMA (NC Mountain Acoustic Music Association)
Fantastic site for information on events and artists in NC and the surrounding areas.
REX MCGEE - banjo and fiddle virtuoso from King, NC
JIM HURST - IBMA Guitarist of the year and super nice person.
MISSY RAINES - IBMA Bassist of the year and also a super nice person
AcousticMusic.com - for acoustic music acts and other resources
TripAdvisor.com - convenient and informative travel information
Cammie Collier - information on her art and music- under construction
Indie-Music.com - great source for information on bands and other music industry topics
Thymes Society - Wake Forest University social society.
Mount Pilot Antiques - located in downtown Pilot Mountain with the largest selection of antiques around.
Teachers - n-treasures - located in downtown Pilot Mountain. Gifts for everyone including the wonderful teachers in your life. Also specialty items for teachers and classroom decorations and supplies.
MATT THACKSTON - A delightful singer songwriter from Nashville. We have his CD's at the Sawbriar for sale. Check him out. Great!
Blue Mountain Herbs and Natural Suppliments - located in downtown Pilot Mountain a wonderful place to shop for the finest in natural products and health guidance.
Yadkin Valley Wine Trail - for all the information you need concerning the Yadkin Valley Wine region and the wineries of this area.
WOOD & STEEL BAND - a band that carries on the proud tradition of NC bluegrass with a reverence for the traditional sound.
111 East Main Street, downtown Pilot Mountain, NC
a smoke-free / alcohol-free establishment
The Carter Brothers Band - straight from Nashville, TN. A wonderful brotherly duo originally from High Point, NC. Awesome harmonies and superior musicianship.
WICKER & JONES - fingerstyle guitar and blues harp like you've never heard before. Soulful Peidmont Blues. Can't beat it.
Mountain View Restaurant - located beside the Best Western Hotel in Pilot Mountain. Buffet or special order always delicious and hospitable.
LAURA BOOSINGER - An incredible musician with one of the most beautiful and pure voices in Traditional Roots Music today.
BLUERIDGE BLUEGRASS - Alan Bibey, Jr. Sisk, Eddie Biggerstaff, Alan Johnson, Joey Cox. First Class Bluegrass Music.
LARRY PERKINS - a great musician and friend.
Green Mountain Music Productions - a Homegrown Bluegrass Music Show
Bluegrass Works.com - dedicated to the appreciation, promotion and support of bluegrass musicians and bluegrass music, and features reviews, profiles, sound files, events, news, discussion, links and more.
Cybergrass,com - Forums, classifieds, news links, calendars and more. A must see.
The Bluegrass Zone.com - a site dedicated to providing news, information and features about bluegrass and acoustic music, performers, artists and to all those that make it happen!
Bluegrass Guitar.com - developed to be a convenient source of information about the acoustic flat-top guitar and the playing styles used in bluegrass music.
Banjo in the Hollow - bluegrass information in the "Trangle" area. RTP.
Banjo Newsletter - 40+ page monthly magazine has been the definitive resource for the 5-string banjo enthusiast for the past 30 years. You'll find info, banjo mp3s, more..
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NoneSuch Playmakers- The NoneSuch Playmakers were founded as an independent amateur theatre group. They perform delightful plays, currently at the Fisher River Amphitheatre.
Best Western of Pilot Mountain -The official hotel of the Sawbriar. Super nice accomidations and great service and hospitality.
Mandolin Central- Calton Cases, Mandolins, Guitars and Other fine New and Vintage Musical Instruments. Mandolin Central: Tony Williamson's on-line Music Shop
THE EVERYBODY FIELDS- A wonderful acoustic trio from Johnson City, TN. "Vocals and harmonies this smooth and emotionally stirring are a rare find." -- Cammie Collier
NAOMI'S FANCY- Celtic Music at its very best!
THE JEANETTE WILLIAMS BAND- Traditional and Original Bluegrass music based in Danvill, VA. Terrific vocals, and superb musicianship! A great great band!
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Friendship Motor Speedway- If you're looking for something fun to do, other than hear live music, check out our friends at the speedway in Elkin, NC. Great fun.
MICHAEL RENO HARRELL- Southern Songwriter and story teller of his heritage and his life. A terrific showman and a great person too!
36 DEGREES NORTH- From the foothills of NC. Awesome traditional and original bluegrass
WIYOS- From NEW YORK - "Oldturnative" Check them out! They're great!
Dr. Flippin's Bed & Breakfast- Downtown Pilot Mountain, NC
Scenic Overlook Bed & Breakfast- A romantic haven in Wine Country. Spectacular views from luxury suites. Fireplaces. Boating.
Carolina Garden Cottage- for rental, Just minutes from Downtown Pilot Mountain.
Frames Unlimited -For all your custom framing needs
Carolina Music Ways - Music Heritage Resource Group: Winston-Salem and the Northwest Piedmont Region.
Sarah Riddle- Tiffany Style Stained Glass / Handmade soaps
BULL HARMAN & BULL'S EYE - Based in St. Louis, one fantastic group and super nice folks too. World class talent across the board, featuring ronouned guitarist Bull Harman.
THE WELLS FAMILY - Terrific family harmonies. A really entertaining group.
DAVID LaMOTTE - Wonderful singer/songwriter/acoustic guitarist/humanitarian
BRUCE PIEPHOFF - Fantastic singer/songwriter/poet from Greensboro, NC
Bowed Dulcimer- For everything you ever wanted to know about the Bowed Dulcimer.
EZ Folk- For all things related to folk music. Folk Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele, and Harmonica Website with Free Tabs & Tutorials!
Banjo.com- The source for banjos.
Celtic MP3s Music Magazine - A free weekly Celtic Music magazine featuring free mp3 downloads from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Nova Scotia, and beyond.
Banjo Hangout - Your free banjo learning resource.
Welcome to NC - your complete resource for NC.
NCNatural.com - Your Guide to North Carolina Nature, Entertainment & Culture
Blueridge Music Trails - A travelers guide to live traditional music and
dance along the Blue Ridge
BMI - Broadcast Music, Inc. - performing rights organization.
VisitMayberry.com - a world of information about Mount Airy, NC and the surrounding area (aka Mayberry from the Andy Griffith Show)
MARTHA BASSETT - Phenominal Singer and bass player. From Jazz to to Gospal to Bluegrass she's really terrific whatever the genre.
RANDY FULK - "The Vineyard Man Singer". A really great singer/songwriter from the Yadking Valley Wine Trail Region.
ASCAP - The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers- performing rights organization.
Randy & Debbie Sells- Pottery
HONI DEATON & DREAM - Wonderful songwriting, musicianship and truly beautiful vocals.
CIRCLE'S EDGE - Terrific vocals and superior musicianship.
ACOUSTIC BLEND - Dynamic Duo of Steve Lindsley and Ken Davis.
ONE STRING OVER - Original Acoustic Music that's sure to please.
LAURA BLACKLEY BAND - Americana Root Music with an Edge.
BILL MIZE - Fingerstyle Guitarist / Windham Hill & Narada Artist
HEATHER BERRY & VIRGINIA CAROLINA- Great vocals and harmonies, terrific musicianship. A group all will enjoy.
BACKSTREET- An acoustical mix, that everyone will love.
DONNA HUGHES- A super singer/songwriter from NC. One of her songs will be on Allison Krauss' next release. Look for it.
Harper Resophonics -Resophonic luthier Brad Harper creating the finest in resophonics you'll find anywhere.
VISIT NC - NC Department of Tourism Website. Events and attractions listings throughout the state.
FIDDLE & BOW SOCIETY- The Triad's Folk Music Society
MEL JONES & HIS BAG OF BONESl- Awesome Blues! It don't get any better!
THE CANA RAMBLERS- featuring the talents of guitar phenom Will Jones and his sweet singing sister Laura Leigh Jones. This family group is one to watch, from Cana, VA.
THE NOT BROTHERS-David Greorge, John Dearmin and Jimmy Smith. Super talented trio , showcasing not only awesome covers but inspired originals as well.
The Galax Smokehouse Restaurant- With fantastic prices, great service, and award-winning bar-b-que, the Smokehouse is one of Galax's favorite restaurants!
SAM ANDERSON -Fantastically talented award winning singer/songwriter and fingerstyle guitarist
DIXIE BROADWAY - Featuring the super talents of Ralph McGee, Tim Hill & John Marlar
TAMPA BLUE- Terrifically entertaining blues artist.
JEFF BARBRA & SARAH PIRKLE- A dynamic duo creating wonderful handmade music.
KEN BLOOM - A master of all things musical.
ELLIPSIS- Terrific original acoustic trio.
TOM FISCH- a fantastic singer / songwriter, lived in Nashville 13 yrs, now lives in the Blueridge Mountains of NC. His vocals and guitar stylings are smooth as sink. Awesome!
Bluegrass Ridge Productions - located in Pilot Mountain: live sound and recordings and CD duplication services.
PIEDMONT BLUES SOCIETY
Fantastic site for information on events and artists in NC and the surrounding areas.
ZEPHYR LIGHTNING BOLTS - a wonderful Old Time Band of the Piedmont Region of NC. Award winning Old Time.
NEW DAWG REVUE- Acoustic Jazz from, Ronnie Edwards, Chris Campbell and Klee Lyles
Old Time Herald - dedicated to American old-time music, highlighting string band traditions of the Southeast
Bill Guthrie Massage Therapist - Massage Therapy. Board Certified and Licensed in NC.
KILL BASA BILL'S ROAD SHOW - look under the word "Entertaining" in the dictionary, you'll find a photo of this band. Great fun and great music!
FRAGMENT- from Czech & Slovak Republic The #1 Bluegrass Band in Europe for 2004
Pilot Knob Inn Bed & Breakfast - Nestled in a wooded landscape at the foot of Pilot Mountain their individual log cabins are designed to provide the rustic charm of yesteryear along with the comforts we enjoy today. A lovely and inviting establishment
TIM SMITH - Offering lessons on fiddle, violin, mandolin and guitar. He is also available for recording and performance.
CAMMIE COLLIER - Vocalist, guitarist, songwriter.
Westbend Vineyards - located in Lewisville, NC. The vineyards was the first in the Yadkin Valley. They offer award winning and delicious wines in many varieties. A beautiful setting, they also have special events monthly. A wonderful place to visit.
MARK AMBROSE -Austin based singer/songwriter. His music is moving, and soulful. It's one of the best shows we've had at the Sawbriar. It's real music.
DIXIE CREEK REVIVAL - A really great bluegrass band. Playing traditional and not so traditional music. A super show!
Furnitureland South-The SOURCE: for all your fine furniture needs. Located in Jamestown, NC on Hwy 85.
Pilot Knob Park Golf - Located just minutes from beautiful Pilot Mountain State Park, Pilot Knob Park Golf Course was designed by renowned course architect Gene Hamm. One of the prettiest and well-manicured golf courses in the Piedmont region of North Carolina
JOHN JORGENSON QUINTET- An experience that will change your "Musical DNA." Phenominal seems to small a description for this group. If you are ever able to see then, by all means and without question DO! You will be dazzled.
GONZALO BERGARA - Incredibly taleted Gypsy Jazz Guitarist. He performs as rhythm guitarist for the John Jorgenson Quintet but has his own band as well, "Trio Gonzalo"
STEVEN DUDASH- 5 string viola player forthe John Jorgenson Quintet. He also has solo projects that are great! Precise, expressive, melodic. He does beautiful work and is a super nice person too.
DICK HARDWICK - Not only a fantastic percussionist in the John Jorgenson Quintet, but he's a commedian too. Indredibly personable and fun. A wonderfully nice person. His act is for all ages. You don't find that very often in today's comedic world. It's nice to see.
Clodbuster Farms- Located in Union Cross, NC. Wonderful Strawberries and poduce.
Branches Holistic Health and Wellness Center - located in on the campus of the Children's Home in Winston-Salem. A wonderful and peaceful environment, knowledgable staff, and a terrific menu of nutritional, spiritual and physical health services offered.
GOLDMINE PICKERS - Mighty fine bluegrass music from Northern Indiana.
LUCY ALLEN & MARSHALL GOERS -Pure and Original Folk & Americana Music.
LO-FI BREAKDOWN -Driving and Original Bluegrass Music. They wear Hats! How cool is that?
STRING FEVER - Traditional Bluegrass from the Triad. Kernersville, NC.
Merlefest - Hosted by Doc Watson, in memory of his son Merle. The east coast's largest acoustic music festival. A must see if you enjoy acoustic music of all genres.
BLUE MOON RISING - Contemporary Bluegrass at its fines.
BET WILLIAMS - Supreme vocalist, guitarist, songwriter and performance artist from NYC. A fantastic show.
ATOMIC ROOTS -Classic Acoustic Rock: Featuring John Boulding, Greg Jones, Brad Hiatt and Craig Vaughn
MONTANA SKIES - Husband and wife duo, contemporary instrumental music on cello and guitar
