Music scene · Canton
A paper mill town west of Asheville where bluegrass jams, church gospel groups, and school bands keep mountain music traditions alive, with folk musicians visiting from Asheville.
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A paper mill town west of Asheville where bluegrass jams, church gospel groups, and school bands keep mountain music traditions alive, with folk musicians visiting from Asheville.
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Canton is a small mountain town west of Asheville with a paper mill heritage. Local music includes bluegrass jams, church gospel groups, high school marching bands, and occasional folk musicians from the Asheville area.
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