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Old Marshall Jail Ballad Swap is a vibrant, community-driven venue for traditional Appalachian ballads hosted monthly in Marshall, North Carolina. Organized by Nest of Singing Birds—led by the renowned Sheila Kay Adams and Donna Ray Norton—the event brings together a rotating roster of regional ballad singers to celebrate and revive classic songs in an intimate, storied setting at the Old Marshall Jail Hotel & Zadie’s Restaurant. This page highlights the performer Old Marshall Jail Ballad Swap, their role in the ballad revival, notable appearances, and how you can be part of the next gathering.

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Stay connected for the latest news on monthly swaps, special homecomings, and related releases like The Resonance Sessions. We’ll keep you updated on official social channels and show opportunities to secure your seats for intimate performances across North Carolina. Whether you’re near Marshall or planning a trip to catch a rotating lineup of regional ballad singers, you’ve got a friend in Gold Coast Tickets for accessible, no-fuss booking.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Old Marshall Jail Ballad Swap

  • Venue and schedule: Ballad swaps occur monthly at the Old Marshall Jail Hotel & Zadie’s Restaurant in Marshall, NC, typically on the second Wednesday of each month.
  • Core organizers: Nest of Singing Birds, led by Sheila Kay Adams and Donna Ray Norton, with a rotating roster of regional ballad singers.
  • Media coverage: The event and its community impact have been covered by Oxford American, Garden & Gun, and WNCW, highlighting the revival of Appalachian ballad tradition after Hurricane Helene.
  • 2025 events: Cat's Cradle in Chapel Hill hosted a tour stop on March 30, 2025; The Old Marshall Jail Ballad Swap Homecoming was held on May 14, 2025 at the Old Marshall Jail Hotel & Zadie’s Restaurant.
  • The Resonance Sessions: A 2025 Bandcamp release (March 7, 2025) featuring 35 regional musicians from the Old Marshall Jail ballad circle, with net proceeds to the Madison County Arts Council and Rare Bird Cultural Arts.
  • Social media: The Old Marshall Jail and Nest of Singing Birds maintain social profiles (Instagram/Facebook) linked from their official sites.

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Old Marshall Jail Ballad Swap Discography

  • The Resonance Sessions
    2025 · The Resonance Sessions (Bandcamp release)

Stay connected for the latest news on monthly swaps, special homecomings, and related releases like The Resonance Sessions. We’ll keep you updated on official social channels and show opportunities to secure your seats for intimate performances across North Carolina. Whether you’re near Marshall or planning a trip to catch a rotating lineup of regional ballad singers, you’ve got a friend in Gold Coast Tickets for accessible, no-fuss booking.

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