Center Stage Concert Series: The Faux Paws

Thursday, May 8 6:00 PM $35   Click here to purchase tickets to The Faux Paws.   Cash bar will be available.     About The Faux Paws:   The Faux Paws have a problem. They’re a triangle band in a land of circles. Musically impossible to describe, they don’t even fit into......More

Thursday, May 8 6:00 PM $35   Click here to purchase tickets to The Faux Paws.   Cash bar will be available.     About The Faux Paws:   The Faux Paws have a problem. They’re a triangle band in a land of circles. Musically impossible to describe, they don’t even fit into todays often hyphenated-genre world. No fan, industry expert, nor member of the band can seem to sum up this band’s sound in any kind of marketable way. They continue to remain a singularly unique outfit in the acoustic music community, always on the fringes, always memorable and with an increasing number of die-hard fans who feel like they’ve uncovered a secret.   Is it bluegrass? Not usually. Old-time? Occasionally. Is it Celtic? Can’t quite say that. Is it Folk? Americana? Jazz? Singer-songwriter? None of the above, but members of the Paws have deep ties to all of these traditions and blend their elements effortlessly to serve whatever musical idea is being presented. So what can we say? This band takes risks. They’re dynamic, exciting, sincere, irreverent, infectious, and surprising. They move deftly between moods, influences and instruments but always maintaining a “groove” that pulses through the music like a heartbeat (you may not always be aware it’s there but it gives the thing life).   A Faux Paws live show is an explosive roller coaster ride that brings the audience along. Virtuosity on the fiddle, mandolin, guitar and saxophone, sure, but also vulnerability, personal lyrics, tight 3-part brother harmonies, playful interplay, intricately arranged details and soaring improvisations. With the considerable success and praise the band has seen since coming out of the pandemic the Paws decided to add long-time friend and collaborator Zoe Guigueno (Fish & Bird, Della Mae) to their touring outfit on upright bass whenever possible. Zoe only deepens the group’s already massive sound while freeing each member up for more creative expression on their various instruments.   For more information: thefauxpawsmusic.com     ** All tickets are non-refundable but can be transferred to others. **

Earl Scruggs Center, 123 test, Shelby, NC, 28150, United States

Court Square Mineral Hunt – Children’s Program

May 10, 11 AM Free Program   Join Senior Geologist Amy Pitts from the North Carolina Geological Survey for a fun-filled mineral scavenger hunt around Court Square, designed for children ages 4-8.   Click here to reserve your spot!

Coffee with the Curator

WEDNESDAY, MAY 2110:30 AM – 11:30 AM FREE   Join Zach Dressel and special guests for a look into the 2000 restoration of the historic Alan Herschell Miniature Train G-16 Streamliner Model that was purchased brand new by the Shelby Rotary Club for the Shelby City Park in......More

WEDNESDAY, MAY 2110:30 AM – 11:30 AM FREE   Join Zach Dressel and special guests for a look into the 2000 restoration of the historic Alan Herschell Miniature Train G-16 Streamliner Model that was purchased brand new by the Shelby Rotary Club for the Shelby City Park in 1952.  The group will meet at the Shelby City Park Train Depot.   Click here to register!

Shelby City Park, 850 W Sumter St, Shelby, NC, 28150, United States

Center Stage Concert Series: Justin Golden

Thursday, June 12 6:00 PM $35   Click here to purchase tickets to Justin Golden.   Cash bar will be available.     About Justin Golden:   Blues isnât just twelve bars and a hard luck story. On his debut record, Hard Times and a Woman, guitarist and songwriter Justi......More

Thursday, June 12 6:00 PM $35   Click here to purchase tickets to Justin Golden.   Cash bar will be available.     About Justin Golden:   Blues isnât just twelve bars and a hard luck story. On his debut record, Hard Times and a Woman, guitarist and songwriter Justin Golden showcases the full breadth of the genre and its downstream influences, everything from country blues to Americana, soul, indie roots and beyond. Golden was raised on the Virginia coast and is steeped in the distinctive, fingerpicked Piedmont blues of the central part of the state. Heâs studied country blues and can name any number of influences from Blind Boy Fuller to Taj Mahal, but his key inspirations have always come from the indie guitar realm, specifically friends like Phil Cook and J Roddy Walston, with a little Hiss Golden Messenger, Daniel Norgren, and Bon Iver mixed in and maybe a hint of James Taylor. Recording his new album in the midst of the vibrant Richmond, VA scene, producer Chip Hale helped craft lush arrangements with Richmond artists around Goldenâs classic Americana songwriting sensibilities. Fuzzed out guitar, keys, and harmonica meld with his deft fingerpicking and slow burning grooves. Across twelve tracks, Golden lays out a caution: be wary when things start going too well. The lyrics of Hard Times and a Woman reference winning (and then losing) it all, heartbreak, and the harsh realities of being Black in America. On his sparkling debut, Justin Golden arrives fully formed as a guitarist and a songwriter. Itâs not just that he can move so fluidly between musical genres, itâs that he understands that the blues underpins nearly every American genre, and he hears the blues wherever he goes.   For more information: justingoldenmusic.com     ** All tickets are non-refundable but can be transferred to others. **

Earl Scruggs Center, 123 test, Shelby, NC, 28150, United States

Pickin' on the Square

Join us for Pickinâ on the Square! Mark your calendars for the second Saturday of June & July, starting at 11 am, and head to the court square of the Earl Scruggs Center for an unforgettable day of music, fun, and community! đŞ Concert: 11 am â 12 pmđŞ Jam Session to f......More

Join us for Pickinâ on the Square! Mark your calendars for the second Saturday of June & July, starting at 11 am, and head to the court square of the Earl Scruggs Center for an unforgettable day of music, fun, and community! đŞ Concert: 11 am â 12 pmđŞ Jam Session to follow. Whether youâre a seasoned picker or just love bluegrass, this event is for YOU! Bring a picnic, gather your loved ones, and enjoy beautiful tunes together in the heart of the square. Rain or shine, the music goes on! In case of bad weather, weâll move the fun inside to the Great Hall of the Earl Scruggs Center. Letâs make some memories! See you there!

Polkas and Parlor Games: Gilded Age Fashion and Dance in Shelby

June 21, 6 PM $35 Non-members / $25 Members (Use your discount code at checkout)   Step back in time with Atlanta Historic Dance as they bring to life the social scene of the Cleveland Springs Hotelâs golden era with period-correct dances, parlor games, and fashion de......More

June 21, 6 PM $35 Non-members / $25 Members (Use your discount code at checkout)   Step back in time with Atlanta Historic Dance as they bring to life the social scene of the Cleveland Springs Hotelâs golden era with period-correct dances, parlor games, and fashion demonstrations, all set to live music by Mari Hashimoto on Violin and Zoe Taddie on Cello representing the Carolina Primrose Quartet.   Click here to register!

Beginner Guitar Camp

June 23 â 27 | 9:30am â 12:00pm   Ages 8-13 (older students allowed with inquiry)Skill Level â Beginner Cost Per Participant: $40   Students will learn the basics of guitar including technique, chords, melody, and notation. Through group instruction and individual men......More

June 23 â 27 | 9:30am â 12:00pm   Ages 8-13 (older students allowed with inquiry)Skill Level â Beginner Cost Per Participant: $40   Students will learn the basics of guitar including technique, chords, melody, and notation. Through group instruction and individual mentoring, students will have an opportunity to work at a pace that focuses on progress and musicality. On the final day, parents are invited to a mini-performance to experience the culmination of a week of hard work. Students are encouraged to bring an instrument. Contact the Earl Scruggs Center for information on loaned instruments & scholarships/fee assistance or click here.   Click here to register!     ** Scholarships and instruments are available. Please call us at 704-487-6233 to learn more. Participants need to commit to all WEEK. **  

Beginner Banjo Camp

June 23 â 27 | 1:00pm â 3:30pm   Ages: 8-16Skill Level: Beginner Cost Per Participant: $40   Students will learn the basics of banjo including technique, chords, melody, and notation. Through group instruction and individual mentoring, students will have an opportunit......More

June 23 â 27 | 1:00pm â 3:30pm   Ages: 8-16Skill Level: Beginner Cost Per Participant: $40   Students will learn the basics of banjo including technique, chords, melody, and notation. Through group instruction and individual mentoring, students will have an opportunity to work at a pace that focuses on progress and musicality. On the final day, parents are invited to a mini-performance to experience the culmination of a week of hard work. Students are encouraged to bring an instrument. Contact the Earl Scruggs Center for information on loaned instruments & scholarships/fee assistance or click here.   Click here to register!     ** Scholarships and instruments are available. Please call us at 704-487-6233 to learn more. Participants need to commit to all WEEK. **