Pinecone
About
PineCone , is a Resident Company at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh and producer of the festival Raleigh Wide Open. The festival is one of Raleigh’s signature events drawing 200,000+ people downtown and generating an annual direct economic impact of $18-million for Wake County. PineCone, the Piedmont Council of Traditional Music , was incorporated as a 501c3 nonprofit by a group of friends in 1984 to preserve, present and promote traditional folk music and dance in North Carolina. In addition to the bluegrass festival, PineCone also produces: Down Home Concerts: PineCone’s signature concert series at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts features some of the world’s finest touring roots musicians. Jam Sessions, Workshops & Summer Camps: PineCone brings people of all ages together to play music, build community and connect to music that’s rooted in this place we call home.
Programs
JAM Kinfolk-DurhamPineCone has partnered with the Junior Appalachian Musicians nonprofit for a local program to bring the joy of playing music rooted in North Carolina to young people in Durham.
Bluegrass CampsPineCone hosts summer camps for kids ages 7-16 interested in learning how to play bluegrass instruments. Campers also learn to jam together and make friends through the music.- School ProgramsWith performances, in class residencies and after school programs we help local students and teachers connect with folk music that's rooted in their community.
Youth JamsThe PineCone Youth Jam is created by youth, for youth. It’s a great way to learn tunes, improve your playing and make new friends.
Down Home Concert SeriesThe 2027 Down Home Concert Series features eight incredible musical and cultural experiences that highlight…- Bluegrass Jam CampPineCone’s Bluegrass Jam Camp is a full-day camp for intermediate fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar, and upright bass students (ages 10-17) looking to learn new repertoire and build their bluegrass jam…
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At a glance
- Based in
- NC
- Founded
- 1985
- EIN
- 58-1603429
- Staff
- 1
- Website
- pinecone.org
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