Music scene · Canton

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.

Music takes place at the high school auditorium, American Legion hall, local bars and restaurants, and park pavilions during town festivals. Canton also lies within easy driving distance of Asheville venues.

Local and regional artists perform here, with musicians from the nearby Asheville scene occasionally passing through.

Attend local jam sessions and church events, then branch out to Asheville open mics. High school musicians can build skills through the band program while seeking festival slots in Haywood County.