Laurelyn Dossett Band

Singer/songwriter Laurelyn Dossett lives and writes in Stokes County, NC. Her songs have appeared in film and television (Hell on Wheels, Ain’t In it for My Health) and have been recorded by many artists including Grammy-winning Levon Helm (Anna Lee) and Rhiannon Giddens of the Carolina Chocolate Drops (Leaving Eden).

Laurelyn’s new record, How Many Moons, produced by M.C. Taylor of Hiss Golden Messenger, is being released starting in May of 2026, the full album in August.

The Laurelyn Dossett Band features DaShawn Hickman on pedal steel, Chaisaray Schenck on drums, and Butler Knowles on bass.

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Dori Freeman

Dori Freeman has sharpened her vision of Appalachian Americana over five studio albums. From the country traditionalism of her self-titled debut to the amplified folk and eclectic, electric nature of her more recent releases, it’s a sound that nods to her mountain-town roots even as it reaches beyond them.

Freeman sings with the unforced vibrato of a classic folksinger but is more of a modern trailblazer than a throwback traditionalist, funneling her Blue Ridge identity into a contemporary sound that’s both broad and bold. Her evolution as a singer, storyteller, and songwriter is highlighted on her latest album, Do You Recall, in tunes that explore the physical beauty, social challenges, and musical hallmarks of Appalachia with warmth and unflinching honesty.

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ADDITIONAL CONCERT DETAILS

•  Ticket purchases are nonrefundable
•  Concerts take place rain or shine
•  Admission gates open at 5:45 p.m.; concert begins at 7 p.m.
• This concert takes place in our uncovered outdoor amphitheater. Guests should bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating in the grass.
• Here in the mountains, the weather forecast can change quickly. We recommend bringing layers and a rain jacket or umbrella in the event of a passing rain shower.
• Guests are welcome to bring a picnic or purchase from our on-site food vendor. No alcohol is allowed, per National Park/Blue Ridge Parkway policies.
•  Food vendor selection is not guaranteed –  we recommended bringing water and snacks in case food vendor lines are long or they run out of food
•  Alcohol, drones, pop-up tents, and tables are not allowed in the amphitheater
•  Dogs are permitted at most shows with the following rules: dogs must always be on leash; guests with dogs are only permitted to sit on the hillside above the rock walls and not in the main seating area below the rock walls; guests must clean up after their dogs; if a dog’s behavior is interfering with other patrons’ enjoyment of the show, the guest and dog may be asked to leave the amphitheater and no refund will be given.

The Bluffs Restaurant will offer food and beverages for purchase during the concert. Visitors may bring their own food and beverages into the amphitheater. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted. 

Assistive listening devices are available for use during concerts. Guests wishing to borrow a free device should email info@blueridgemusiccenter.org in advance of their visit.

For more information, view our concert FAQs