Black Mountain Blues

06/17/2026

NC Musicians, Music Industry Professionals & Families: Help Is Available 🎵❤️

The music industry can be rewarding, but it can also take a toll on your mental health. If you or a family member are struggling, support is available.

Through the NC Musicians Mental Health Alliance, eligible North Carolina musicians and music industry professionals can apply for up to $1,000 in grant funding to help cover the cost of therapy and mental health care.

To qualify, applicants must earn at least 50% of their income from music or the music industry. If additional therapy sessions are needed after the initial grant is exhausted, individuals may apply for additional funding.

No one should have to choose between their mental health and their finances.

North Carolina residents only
Musicians, music industry professionals, and their families may qualify
Confidential application process
Scan the QR code in the graphic to get started
https://backline.care/case-management

Please share this with someone in the music community who may need support. Seeking help is a sign of strength, and resources are available.

06/16/2026

Selwyn Birchwood is coming to Black Mountain this September. You wont want to miss this show! Check out some of his latest work.

"The Church Of Electric Swamp Funkin' Blues," the first single from...

06/16/2026

We are incredibly grateful for our sponsors of the 2026 Black Mountain Blues Experience!

An event of this scale relies on strong community roots, and Explore Asheville's support ensures we can bring world-class blues to our community this September.

Please join us in thanking them for investing in local music and culture. Give their page a follow and show them some love!
Visit Asheville

06/16/2026

Melissa McKinney Music and her incredible band MAMA won the 2025 MerleFest Band Competition and then, this past January, claimed Second Place in the Band Division at the 2026 International Blues Challenge! Come see them in September at the Black Mountain Blues Experience Sept 25-27 in Black Mountain, NC
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06/16/2026

Southern Avenue is just one of the headliners for the Sept 25-27th Black Mountain Blues Experience ... Check out their video below and come see them in September

Straight out of Memphis, Tennessee, this family-fueled powerhouse is rewriting the book on modern soul and roots-infused blues.
They burst onto the scene and walked away with the Blues Music Award for Best Emerging Artist Album. Fast forward, and they’ve earned a 2022 Grammy Nomination, followed by another massive 2026 Grammy Nomination for their incredible album Family! They are officially one of the hottest acts on the planet right now, landing a fresh 2026 Blues Music Award nomination for Band of the Year.

Southern Avenue

06/14/2026

Check out Selwyn’s new video and get your tickets to see him at the Black Mountain Blues Experience in September www.blackmountainblues.org

06/14/2026

Support local Blues in Western NC become a member of our local blues society
www.blackmountainblues.org

The blues is more than music—it’s a living legacy. Help keep the blues alive for future generations by supporting the artists, education programs, and preservation efforts that sustain this powerful art form. Join The Blues Foundation today by visiting blues.org and be part of protecting the music that changed the world.