Saturday, August 31, 2013

Finding A Blues Festival North Carolina State

By Amanda Baird


When it comes to choosing a blues festival North Carolina seems to have more than most other states. With so many different events the state is a magnet for music lovers and performers alike, and they come from all walks of life. People often claim that there are so many events because the state is the spiritual home of this musical genre.

This particular style of music is often linked to the South, and has been about for a long time. Some saying that it was linked to the slave trade and the large plantations. Many say that it really developed during the 1930s, just as the country began to emerge from the troubles of the 1920s. However it developed it has continued to gain in popularity.

As with any musical genre there are slightly different sub-styles. As these sub-styles affect and influence each other, the music continues to grow and adapt. One such sub-style is called guitar finger picking, also called the Piedmont style. It seems to have risen alongside the growth of the state's tobacco industry.

On a daily basis performers would gather near the large warehouses used for storing tobacco. They would learn from each other and slowly this particular style was moulded and developed. If the farmers and businessmen liked what they heard they would stop and listen. Gradually the word was spread and the Piedmont style emerged from the warehouses as recording deals were struck.

The dedicated follower of this musical genre will be surprised at just how many results an internet search for these types of event will produce. Such are the number and quality of these events it is not unheard of for people to move to the state purely because they love the music. From the Western mountain areas to the Eastern coastal regions there are plenty of musical events throughout each year.

What a wonderful musical heritage these people from this fine state have. Anyone who has had any dealings with these people will know how warm hearted they are. So for anyone who decides to attend any of these performances you can guarantee that you will be made to feel welcome.

During the summer months it is quite common for these concerts to be held 'al fresco'. These summer events do seem to have a real family friendly atmosphere. Many will be the time that you will spot different generations of the same family at these venues. There is nothing finer than enjoying perfect summer weather as you listen to well performed music alongside other music lovers.

The state being known for its hospitality also helps at these events. No one goes hungry as there is always plenty of home style cooking available. Once you have eaten your fill just get up and dance, you will not be the only one.

A blues festival North Carolina style really can be as good as it sounds. Use a search engine next time you go online and you will quickly find out where and when the next concert will be taking place. So it sounds like a good idea to go and enjoy yourself with other music fans at one of these events.




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