# Event Details - **Event Name**: Milepost Music with Jesse Smathers - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Don't miss Jesse Smathers: Live at the Mabry Mill on Sunday, June 21, 2026! ? ????????: Mabry Mill (Milepost 176 on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Meadows of Dan, VA) ? ????: 2-4 p.m. ?️ ???????: Free (No tickets are needed) ? ???????: Bring a lawn chair or blanket for grass seating ?️ ????/?????: Pack a picnic (Alcoholic beverages prohibited per National Park policies) -- ????? ????? ????????: Jesse Smathers was born and raised in Eden, North Carolina but holds his Western NC roots close. He comes from a long line of musicians: his grandfather, Harold Smathers, and grand Uncle Luke Smathers, recorded for June Appal and were awarded the North Carolina Folk Heritage Award in 1993 for their contributions to North Carolina Folk Music. This influence started the trajectory of his musical journey. Jesse began playing the guitar at age eleven and not long after took to the mandolin. He spent his teens competing at fiddlers conventions across North Carolina and Virginia, and in 2010 he began his career as a touring musician with the James King Band playing mandolin and providing the tenor harmonies. Later he rejoined the band performing guitar and vocals. In 2015, Lonesome River Band welcomed him to the group as the mandolin player and in 2017, Jesse won the IBMA Momentum Award for Vocalist of the Year. In 2021, Jesse switched over to the guitar position. In 2022 Jesse released his first self-titled solo album. Jesse currently lives in Southwest Virginia, near Floyd and teaches with the Handmade Music School, when not touring with the Lonesome River Band. He takes much joy in passing along Appalachian traditions, and cultivating community with the music he makes. More Information: https://www.jessesmathersmusic.com/ -- ????? ????? ????, ???????? ???, ??????? ?? ???, ??.: Mabry Mill is the most photographed spot on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The old mill, cultural demonstrations, and tradition of Sunday afternoon music have drawn visitors to the location for decades. Milepost Music concerts are held the first and third Sunday of each month, June through September, outdoors near the sorghum shed. Mabry Mill website: https://www.nps.gov/blri/planyourvisit/mabry-mill-mp-176.htm -- ????? ???????? ?????: The Blue Ridge Music Center’s Milepost Music brings free concerts by local and regional artists to locations along the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway. No tickets are needed. Bring a chair and a picnic lunch. No alcohol permitted on site. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/meadows-of-dan/milepost-music-with-jesse-smathers/200030232906000 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, trips-adventures, performances, live-music, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 34 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Meadows Of Dan - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: Mabry Mill, Milepost 176, Meadows of Dan, VA 24120 - **lat**: 36.74986 - **long**: -80.40493 - **full address**: Mabry Mill, Milepost 176, Meadows of Dan, VA 24120, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Milepost Music with Jesse Smathers - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/ce571b818d1a142535b8780ec7a2d206462e2f2b9398d80c40b52f08e8307e70-rimg-w1200-h595-dcefe0d0-gmir?v=1782059386 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Milepost Music with Jesse Smathers being held? - **A:** Milepost Music with Jesse Smathers takes place on Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Mabry Mill, Milepost 176, Meadows of Dan, VA 24120, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Milepost Music with Jesse Smathers? - **A:** Milepost Music with Jesse Smathers is organized by Blue Ridge Music Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Milepost Music with Jesse Smathers is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Meadows Of Dan, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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