Music scene · St. Stephens
A Catawba County community where church choirs, school music programs, and bluegrass gatherings shape local traditions. Hickory, just west, is the hub for paying gigs.
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A Catawba County community where church choirs, school music programs, and bluegrass gatherings shape local traditions. Hickory, just west, is the hub for paying gigs.
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St. Stephens is a Catawba County community where school music programs, church choirs, and country and bluegrass gatherings shape local traditions. Hickory musicians drive east for private events and small festivals.
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