Songwriters in Concert at Ashe Arts Center

Retreat instructors to perform at Friday night event

Apr. 6, 2026 at 8:06pm

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An abstract illustration featuring sharp, geometric black silhouettes of musical instruments and sheet music against a high-contrast red and white background, conceptually representing the energy and artistry of a live music performance.The Songwriters in Concert event at the Ashe Arts Center celebrates the talents of acclaimed musicians sharing their craft with the local community.West Jefferson Today

The Ashe Arts Center in West Jefferson, North Carolina will host a Songwriters in Concert event on Friday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Ola Belle Songwriters Retreat. The concert will feature performances from retreat instructors Rachel Baiman, Matthew Parsons, and others.

Why it matters

The Ola Belle Songwriters Retreat is an annual event that brings together acclaimed songwriters to share their craft with aspiring musicians in the local community. The Songwriters in Concert event allows the public to experience the talents of these acclaimed artists in an intimate setting.

The details

The Songwriters in Concert event is part of the larger Ola Belle Songwriters Retreat, which takes place over several days and includes workshops, panels, and other activities for attendees. The concert on Friday night will feature performances from the retreat's instructors, including acclaimed singer-songwriters Rachel Baiman and Matthew Parsons.

  • The Songwriters in Concert event will take place on Friday, April 10, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.

The players

Rachel Baiman

An acclaimed singer-songwriter and instructor at the Ola Belle Songwriters Retreat.

Matthew Parsons

A singer-songwriter and instructor at the Ola Belle Songwriters Retreat.

Ashe Arts Center

A performing arts venue in West Jefferson, North Carolina that is hosting the Songwriters in Concert event.

Ola Belle Songwriters Retreat

An annual event that brings together acclaimed songwriters to share their craft with aspiring musicians in the local community.

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What they’re saying

“The Ola Belle Songwriters Retreat is a unique opportunity for musicians in our community to learn from some of the best songwriters in the industry.”

— Rachel Baiman, Retreat Instructor

The takeaway

The Songwriters in Concert event at the Ashe Arts Center provides a rare chance for the public to experience the talents of acclaimed singer-songwriters in an intimate setting, further strengthening the local arts community.