Mac Walker comes from a long line of musicians. Currently living in the Foothills of North Carolina, he grew up in the hills of West Virginia, in a house filled with the sound of harmony and song. Walker’s first instrument was the mandolin, which he learned from his grandmother.

He grew up playing music weaving together blues, country, and jazz. He currently plays with Camel City Blues as well as Mac and the Machine.

About Milepost Music

Milepost Music brings the the Blue Ridge Music Center to outdoor locations along the Parkway.

Milepost Music is a FREE concert featuring local and regional artists. It’s held on Sundays, 2-4 p.m., at various locations along the Parkway. No tickets are needed. Bring a chair.

Picnics or box lunches are welcome, but no alcohol is permitted on site.

About Doughton Park, Milepost 241

Originally called Bluff Park, Doughton Park was renamed in 1953 to honor Congressman Robert Lee Doughton, a supporter and advocate of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Doughton Park is known for its extensive hiking trails. It is also home to Brinegar cabin, which is used for various interpretive activities including demonstrations of various folk crafts.

The Doughton Park concerts are held the fourth Sunday of the month in the Doughton Park Picnic Area, across the roadway from the iconic Bluffs Restaurant and near the Bluffs Lodge. Bring a chair and sit a while to hear some some of the best local musicians as they regale you with music and stories about the local musical traditions.