Smokies Adventure

Sunday Jam
2023-01-01 17:00, 2023-01-08 17:00, 2023-01-15 17:00, 2023-01-22 17:00, 2023-01-29 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Meadowlark Motel, 2878 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, 28751, United States
Join us very Sunday at 5pm
– Musicians and Listeners – all are welcome!
-Acoustic Jam focusing on bluegrass, old time and Americana music
– Free to attend.
– Discount food and beverages.
– Held outdoor undercover at Meadowlark Pavilion or Indoor in the skylark Speakeasy (depending on weather).

Charlie Chamberlain
2023-01-14 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Meadowlark Motel, 2878 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, 28751, United States
Charlie Chamberlain is a Nashville, TN based musician, songwriter and record producer. He is recognized for his organic, honest approach to writing and recording music as well as his tastefulness, creativity, and devotion to craft.
Whether in the writing room, studio or on the stage, Charlie’s consistent professionalism and genuine character are equally matched by his deep musical knowledge and respect for the song.
Charlie Chamberlin is performing at the Meadowlark Motel’s Speakeasy Bar on January 14, 2023, from 6PM until 9PM. The cost of attendance is $10; and Wine, Beer, or Soda will be available for additional cost throughout the performance. Food is available from the Meadowlark’s HomeCraft restaurant. Afterwards, feel free to drink and hang out in the Speakeasy bar until Midnight!
YOU MUST CALL 828-926-1717 TO RESERVE YOUR TICKET

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Len Graham
2023-01-21 18:00 (America/Halifax) | Meadowlark Motel, 2878 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, 28751, United States
Len Graham began his career in Newport Rhode Island in 1979 as a singer with the acoustic duo “Euphoria” who later became the managers for the critically acclaimed singer Natalie Merchant of 10,000 Maniacs. Ever restless, one day Len sold his MG spitfire and fled to the Rocky Mountain National Park where he hunkered down with his songwriting craft and joined the ever popular band “Load Limit.” Back to Connecticut where he and step-brother John Noble formed “Graham Noble,” a band that would join Toy Caldwell and the Marshall Tucker Band during their 1985 tour. After that Len went solo and “Lenny Graham and the Phoenix” would release an EP and be touted by many a record label. He did eventually sign with an independent label in 1987.
Later that year an appearance on “You Can Be a Star”, the first of many a talent show to come, would put him in touch with the Nashville music scene. On to Michigan and a second meeting with drummer Kenny Aronoff, who at the time was with John Cougar Mellencamp, helped him inch closer to realizing his dream. Then with everything in place including management teams on both coasts and after an appearance at the infamous “Bluebird Cafe” in Nashville and a chance encounter with David Olney who was later known as the grandfather of Americana music, Len just walked away.
He kept on honing his craft and releasing his music through his publishing company “Summer Boy Music.” With songs from his double album “Chronicles” now streaming all throughout Europe and America, Len is now content to be retired and nestled here in the Smoky Mountains, performing solo and with the trio “Smoky Blue Rain.” Come and enjoy some songs and many a story from our now native son, Len Graham.

Tickets are $10 for music only; $15 for music + BBQ dinner.

Call 828-926-1717 for tickets!

Robert Burns Supper
2023-01-27 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Meadowlark Motel, 2878 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, 28751, United States
Join us for a deep dive into Scottish culture remembering the life and loves of Scotland’s immortal bard, Robert Burns. The traditional Burns Night Supper event is celebrated around the world on or around the date of his birthday (January 25th) and on January 27th we will have an evening of music, food, drink, speechifying, storytelling and more. Come dressed to kilt and spend time with lovers of the hameland and all things Scottish.
Click here to read more in our blog post – Burns Night: Celebrating the Rich Scottish Heritage of Western North Carolina – Meadowlark Motel Of Maggie Valley
See the running-order of a traditional Burn’s Dinner

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Maggie Valley Ice Festival!
2023-01-28 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Maggie Valley Festival Grounds, 3422 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, NC, 28751, United States
Make plans to check out Maggie Valley Ice Festival on Saturday, January 28th from 3 to 8pm at the Festival Grounds! Bring your friends and family! Gates open at 3pm. There will be Ice Sculptures, Live Ice Carving, an Ice Slide, Warming Tent with s’mores station and more!
For more information call 828-926-0866 M-F 8am to 5pm.

Kevin Dolan And Paul Koptak: Folk Americana
2023-02-04 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Meadowlark Motel, 2878 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, 28751, United States
Kevin Dolan is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. After several years as a touring professional musician and session work, he moved into releasing his own original songs and directing other musical groups. Today you will find Kevin busy recording, engineering, and producing at Shake Rag Recording for musicians of all genres. Paul has always loved the sound of slide guitar. He brings the singular sound of the dobro to all kinds of music, including bluegrass, blues, and Hawaiian styles. Kevin and Paul perform original songs along with covers of Tom Petty, Chris Stapleton, Avett Brothers, and Jason Isbell.
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Pigeon River Messengers
2023-02-11 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Halifax) | Meadowlark Motel, 2878 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, 28751, United States
The Pigeon River Messengers live
Meadowlark Motel

February 11th 2023 6:30-8:30
$10 music

The Pigeon River Messengers are a duo based in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina. Consisting of Couple Zach & Lori who met over their common love for Gillian Welch & Dave Rawlings and folk music as a whole. Zach who is originally from Knoxville and later moved to Nashville, is heavily influenced by a wide range of musical genres. From the high lonesome sounds of Bill Monroe to the funky syncopated rythyms of James Brown, Zach’s musical style reflects a unique blend of old & new. Lori is a North Carolina singer/song writer who grew up listening to Appalachian ballads and attending bluegrass festivals with her musical family. A fourth generation ballad singer herself she embraces the old songs while always eager to share her own. Learning many of the old songs from her Late uncle Bobby Mcmillon. Together the two make the perfect team for some truly expressive art through sound.

Superbowl Party
2023-02-12 18:00 - 23:00 UTC | Meadowlark Motel, 2878 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, 28751, United States
Super Bowl LVII is set to take place on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, with the Kansas City Chiefs taking on the Philadelphia Eagles. Kickoff from the State Farm Stadium in Glendale Arizona is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET
Come join us at the SpeakEasy in the Meadowlark Motel and watch the Super Bowl on our big screen. We will have food and drink specials all evening. No cover. Pregame is Americana and Bluegrass jam from 4pm-6pm. Drinks and Food available, including food from the critically acclaimed HomeCraft Kitchen.

Darren Nicholson – Original Americana music from the Smoky Mountains of Western North Carolina
2023-02-18 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Meadowlark Motel, 2878 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, 28751, United States
A GRAMMY nominee and winner of 13 International Bluegrass Music Association awards, Darren Nicholson has taken his own brand of mountain music around the world. A regular for years on the Grand Ole Opry out of Nashville Tennessee, and a founding member of acclaimed bluegrass group Balsam Range, Darren now spends his time recording, writing new songs, and performing. He will perform an evening of intimate songs with audience conversations, and perhaps a jam in the SpeakEasy on Saturday, February 18, 2023 starting at 6:30pm. Tickets are $20 and your spot can be reserved by calling 828-926-1717.

The Blaxcotsman aka Mike Ogletree
2023-03-04 18:30 (America/Halifax) | Meadowlark Motel, 2878 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, 28751, United States
The Blaxcotsman (aka Mike Ogletree) was born and grew up in Scotland. His mother was a Scottish woman and his father, an African/American, was from Birmingham, Alabama. The blend of these cultural influences over time has given him a unique perspective on life and a singular approach to the art of music and what he contributes to it. Throughout his career he has toured and recorded with some of the top performers in their fields culminating in his debut as a solo artist. The Blaxcotsman.
Overjoyed to be living and working in the USA, a mere two hours drive from his Alabama family and a pond hop from his Scottish one, Mike performs regularly as the “artist- in residence” at the Meadowlark Motel.

Tickets are $10 for music only. The start time is 6:30 pm.
Call 828-926-1717 for tickets.

Anana Kaye
2023-03-11 18:30 (America/Halifax) | Meadowlark Motel, 2878 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, 28751, United States
Anana Kaye is a Nashville-based Indie Alt-Americana Duo. Hailing from Georgia, the other one, where Argonauts sailed to steal The Golden Fleece and where wine was invented 8000 years ago, Anana Kaye and Irakli Gabriel deliver a unique sound we rarely experience in such potent doses today. With influences including Kate Bush, Nick Cave, Leonard Cohen, and David Bowie their music is a genre-bending musical experience akin to a twisting kaleidoscope.
Huffington Post calls them “rich, strong, tender, translucent, and dynamic. The luminous vibrancy simply embraces the listener, enfolding you into sumptuousness.” Anana’s voice brings their ambient sound back to reality with its luxuriously earthy tone and husky timbre.
Anana and Irakli currently live in Nashville TN where they also own and operate Duende Vision, a professional photo and video production company. They pride themselves on bringing a musical perspective to visual work with stylistic influences wide-ranging in time period and geography. Their detailed, patient, meticulous, and enthusiastic approach has been carefully bringing New York and Nashville artists’ visions to life in a unique fashion.

Heidi Holton
2023-03-18 18:30 (America/Halifax) | Meadowlark Motel, 2878 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, 28751, United States
Deep in the heart of southern Appalachia, sounds from the Mississippi delta echo through the lush mountain air, haunting the fretboard of Heidi Holton’s well-worn Gibson guitar. Original and fresh, traditional with a contemporary flair, Heidi is turning heads with her mastery of the music of the deep south. Her songwriting shines like the sweet glistening sweat on the brow of a Piedmont preacher behind the pulpit on a sultry Sunday afternoon. Following in the footsteps of guitar-slingers like Memphis Minnie and Reverend Gary Davis, Heidi Holton is making a name for herself in the international blues community.
Popular demand keeps Heidi busy playing about 150 shows a year to a wide variety of audiences. She recently completed a four-week tour in Italy and plans to perform in the UK in the summer of 2019. She has opened for Jorma Kaukonen, Rory Block, and Roy Bookbinder and is a regular performer at the Arts and Minds Festival at the Fur Peace Ranch. In the words of her friend and mentor Jorma: “People often ask me if I ever worry about the future of our music. With artists like Heidi… the future is safe.”

Len Graham
2023-03-25 18:30 (America/Halifax) | Meadowlark Motel, 2878 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, 28751, United States
Len Graham began his career in Newport Rhode Island in 1979 as a singer with the acoustic duo “Euphoria” he later became the manager for the critically acclaimed singer Natalie Merchant of “10,000 Maniacs”. Ever restless, one day Len sold his MG spitfire and fled to the Rocky Mountain National Park where he hunkered down with his songwriting craft and joined the ever-popular band “Load Limit”. Back to Connecticut where he and step-brother John Noble formed “Graham Noble”, a band that would join Toy Caldwell and the “Marshall Tucker Band” during their 1985 tour. After that Len went solo and “Lenny Graham and the Phoenix” would release an EP and be touted by many a record label. He did eventually sign with an independent label in 1987.
Later that year an appearance on “You Can Be a Star”, the first of many a talent show to come, would put him in touch with the Nashville music scene. On to Michigan and a second meeting with drummer Kenny Aronoff, who at the time was with John Cougar Mellencamp, helped him inch closer to realizing his dream. Then with everything in place including management teams on both coasts and after an appearance at the infamous “Bluebird Cafe” in Nashville and a chance encounter with David Olney who was later known as the grandfather of Americana music, Len just walked away.
He kept on honing his craft and releasing his music through his publishing company “Summer Boy Music”. With songs from his double album “Chronicles” now streaming all throughout Europe and America, Len is now content to be retired and nestled here in the Smoky Mountains with the trio “Smoky Blue Rain” Come and enjoy some songs and many a story from our now native son,
Len Graham.

A. Lee Edwards, Americana Music
2023-04-01 18:30 (America/Halifax) | Meadowlark Motel, 2878 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, 28751, United States
Join us for an intimate show at Meadowlark Motel in Maggie Valley, NC.
A. Lee Edwards’ songs and fingerstyle guitar, accompanied by Matt Royal on Bass, as a duo with harmonies that recall classic Byrds, Flying Burrito Bros, and Buck Owens/ Don Rich.
Alan Lee Edwards has been a songwriter for over 30 years and became the main singer, guitarist, and songwriter for the band Lou Ford. He has been called a “Pioneer” of the Americana / Alt-Country genre. Punks, Alt-Country fans, and glam rockers alike agreed there was an honesty there, an authenticity not built on outward style but inner substance. The songs spoke mostly of the ebb and flow of personal relationships, and of the existence, most of us south of the “middle class” immediately recognized as our own.

Opening Day – Dale’s Wheels Through Time
2023-04-06 | Dale’s Wheel Through Time Museum, 62 Vintage Lane, Maggie Valley, NC, 28751, United States
Dale’s Wheels Through Time
62 Vintage Ln, Maggie Valley, North Carolina 28751
New Season Opening Day – April 4th, 2019
Join us on April 6th, 2023 for the first day of our 2023 operating season.
During the off season, the museum staff stays busy adding to and improving each of the exhibits at The Wheels Through Time. Dale, Matt and crew also spend several hours a day rebuilding and restoring motorcycles that will be going on display during the 2023 Season. We have some great new rare bikes for you to check out in 2019 as well as new products in our gift shop.
Come on out and help us kick off the 2023 Season and see if you can spot the new additions to the museum!

Founder’s Day
2023-04-08 | Meadowlark Motel, 2878 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, 28751, United States
All day long, the museum will be firing up and sharing the history of museum founder Dale Walksler and some of his personal favorite motorcycles. The day will feature many previously unseen motorcycles and new museum pieces acquired over the winter. The staff at Wheels Through Time have been hard at work during the winter, improving the overall visitor experience.

Annual Southeastern Mini Truckin’ Nationals
2023-04-21 08:00 - 2023-04-23 14:00 UTC | Maggie Valley Festival Grounds, 3422 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, NC, 28751, United States
Open car & truck show! Friday & Saturday 8am-5pm, Sunday 8am-2pm. Parts vendors, Food vendors, and DJ!
Contact Jason @ Bell’s Rod Shop @ 865-742-7403, email minitruckinnats@gmail.com or visit

Amos Jackson
2023-04-21 19:00 (America/Halifax) | Meadowlark Motel, 2878 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, 28751, United States
Amos Jackson is a Musician/ Entertainer whose goal is to provide each audience with a memorable music experience. He never had any doubt that he wanted to be a musician when he grew up. His musical influences were Stevie Wonder, Joe Sample, and George Duke. Over the years he has played with a number of different groups, including Archie Bell of the Drells and The Mixx. Amos’s love for all types of music led him to create his own unique sound. Amos likes to mix standards along with old school funk and today’s dance music. His unique style gives him the ability to adapt to all types of audiences. With Amos everyone in your audience will leave your establishment with not just having a good time but with memories to last a lifetime. MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT THAT YOU MUST SEE TO BELIEVE!
Starting at 7:00pm in the SpeakEasy
Call 828- 926- 1717 for more info!

TrancEnd Band
2023-04-22 18:30 (America/Halifax) | Meadowlark Motel, 2878 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, 28751, United States
What happens when Trip-hop meets Electronica meets Groove meets Pop? A mind meld of 90s Euro-trance history savored in twenty-first century techno-pop. TrancEnd defies the genre labels with their galvanizing auditory epicure of sultry female vocals; ambient head-space environments; and surf-shimmer guitars—glued together with deep beats landing squarely in your chest compelling your body to sway and head to rock side-to-side.
TrancEnd’s 2022 debut album release, “Lilac,” brings the listener into the now moment with an awestruck delivery of soundscape and lyrical imagery. Their live performances are captivating—demanding your attention and immersing your senses in an unforgettable experience of color, shape, and sound.
TrancEnd brings their love for 90s Euro trip-hop while experimenting with constrained metal rudiments tempered by catchy pop-rhythms. As a compliment to their original sound, TrancEnd plays a variety of select 90s and 2000s covers with their own femme-fatale twist immortalizing era favorites. They are a “must see” phenomenon that continues to amaze fans and impress venue managers.
A familiar echo from fans: “I can’t believe you played that!” “I love that song!” “OMG, that was incredible!” “No other band plays what you play…”
“Are you experienced?” Have the “TrancEnd experience” and find out what thousands of fans are discovering about this new artist and how they capture the essence of what we all seek in sonic bliss. They tap into our love for rhythm; our joy in nostalgia; and our excitement in experiencing an extraordinary live performance.
Starting at 6:30pm in the Meadowlark Pavilion.
Cost: $10 cover
Call 828- 926- 1717 for more info!

Bridget Gossett
2023-04-28 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Meadowlark Motel, 2878 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, 28751, United States
Bridget Gossett is a singer-songwriter born in New Orleans and has lived in WNC for 20 years. She released her first solo, acoustic album earlier this year, Sell Everything. With sultry vocals, steady rhythm, and a heart for the groove and the story, Bridget’s music offers relatability, authenticity, and a sense of interconnectedness.Starting at 7:00pm in the SpeakEasy Bar
NO COVER CHARGE
Call 828- 926- 1717 for more info!

Live Music Celtic Friday
2023-05-05 19:00 - 23:00 (America/Halifax) | Meadowlark Motel, 2878 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, 28751, United States
After the enormous success of our first Live Music Celtic Friday with EJ Jones and Frances Cunningham we are excited to announce May 5th as the date for our next session.
Celtic music is a fusion of traditional Scotch, Irish and other NW European rhythms and melodies. Consisting of instrumental and vocal tunes, it is played on a variety of stringed and wind instruments such as harp, bouzouki, pipes, and whistles. Celtic Music is also Mountain Music.
Come for a delicious dinner in the fantastic HomeCraft Restaurant then join Piper EJ Jones, Bouzouki player Frances Cunningham and vocalist Mike Ogletree for an evening of Celtic Music in the mountains.

Woolybooger and the Ragtime Drifters
2023-05-06 18:30 (America/Halifax) | Meadowlark Motel, 2878 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, 28751, United States
Woolybooger & The Ragtime Drifters is a Country Blues band that is inundated with Appalachian influence. Beyond their wildy-styled unique originals, they play an assortment of classic, “all but forgotten” songs from the Tri-State area of North Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee which they hail from. Their performances will take you to breakneck speeds, just to lay you down easy, and back again, with songs that range from heartwrenching gutbucket blues, to fast silly ragtime diddys, then on to country tunes that exemplify their roots. Simply put, Woolybooger leaves no stone unturned stylistically, and his band is always ready for improvised veers into the Unknown.
Starting at 6:30pm in the Meadowlark Pavilion.
Cost: $10 cover
Call 828- 926- 1717 for more info!

Len Graham
2023-05-12 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Halifax) | Meadowlark Motel, 2878 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, 28751, United States
Len Graham’s journey with songwriting and love of performing began in 1979.
A native of New England and a restless soul, Len traveled extensively in his quest to connect with people everywhere through song and storytelling.
From the rock clubs of Hartford and rustic stages in the Rocky Mountains to the sultry beach venues of Florida’s west coast, Len continued to adapt his music to an ever-widening audience.
Appearing on the Nashville Network’s “You Can Be A Star”, opening for “The Marshall Tucker Band” and performing an intimate set at the infamous “Bluebird Cafe” in Nashville were highlights in his career.
Now retired and a native son of Western North Carolina, Len continues to hone his craft and connect with a new mountain audience. His Americana-styled songs are personal, poignant, and powerfully soulful touching the hearts of his listeners deeply. He is often accompanied by pianist Amos Jackson whose arrangements add further beauty and depth of feeling to his compositions.
If you enjoy storytelling, finely crafted songs inspired by the colorful characters and beauty of the Smoky Mountains and some classic covers along with a voice that can deliver, come out and enjoy an intimate evening with Len. You’re sure to have a truly memorable experience.
Starting at 7 pm in the Speakeasy Bar.
No cover charge
Call 828- 926- 1717 for more information!

Pigeon River Messengers
2023-05-13 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Halifax) | Meadowlark Motel, 2878 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, 28751, United States
The Pigeon River Messengers are a duo based in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina. Consisting of Couple Zach & Lori who met over their common love for Gillian Welch & Dave Rawlings and folk music as a whole. Zach who is originally from Knoxville and later moved to Nashville, is heavily influenced by a wide range of musical genres. From the high lonesome sounds of Bill Monroe to the funky syncopated rythyms of James Brown, Zach’s musical style reflects a unique blend of old & new. Lori is a North Carolina singer/song writer who grew up listening to Appalachian ballads and attending bluegrass festivals with her musical family. A fourth generation ballad singer herself she embraces the old songs while always eager to share her own. Learning many of the old songs from her Late uncle Bobby Mcmillon. Together the two make the perfect team for some truly expressive art through sound.
Starting at 6:30pm in the Meadowlark Pavilion.
Cost: $10 cover
Call 828- 926- 1717 for more info!

Andrew Wakefield
2023-05-19 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Halifax) | Meadowlark Motel, 2878 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, 28751, United States
Andrew Wakefield is a guitarist, songwriter, and singer based in Asheville, NC with an extensive and eclectic catalogue of compositions ranging from guitar-driven bluegrass to folk, old-time, newgrass, rock, Americana, and more. Boasting an exceptional knack for song-craft and a boundless passion for the guitar, he has fast become a local fixture while word of his talent continues to spread throughout the southeast and beyond. He is a contributing member of The Well Drinkers and a former member of Supper Break and Cynefin.
Career highlights include performing at Merlefest, performing with Molly Tuttle and Ketch Secor of Old Crow Medicine Show, members of Billy Strings, Town Mountain, Fireside Collective, Songs From the Road Band, Jon Stickley Trio, Larry Keel, and Natural Bridge, George Clinton, Jeff Sipe among others, and playing lead electric guitar in Ween drummer Claude Coleman’s outfit, Amandla.
With renewed focus on the solo project, a bluegrass-themed sophomore album is in the works and set for release in 2023.
Starting at 7:00pm in the Speakeasy Bar
No cover charge
Call 828- 926- 1717 for more information!

Jackson Grim and the Bull Moose Party
2023-05-20 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Halifax) | Meadowlark Motel, 2878 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, 28751, United States
Jackson Grimm marries folk-pop melodies with the lonesome sound of traditional Appalachian music. In a region with a strong music culture, it is no surprise that Grimm’s songwriting is representative of his musical birthplace: Asheville, NC.
The Bull Moose Party was Grimm’s backing band for his 2018 debut album which was hailed “..a basically perfect Americana album” (country.de) and contained “very appealing songs”(thenextgig.nl). The core of the band continues to play as the One Stringband. While each of the band members demonstrates years of proficiency on their instruments, what sets this ensemble apart from the others are the vocal harmonies and the band dynamics. Audiences can tell when bands have been playing together for years and this group shows that 10-fold. Jackson Grimm & the Bull Moose Party brings a perfect mixture of high-energy bluegrass, beautiful melodies, & real, raw songwriting.
Starting at 6:30 pm in the Meadowlark Pavilion.
Cost: $10 cover
Call 828- 926- 1717 for more information!
