2026: Back to Touring
Between the pandemic, the loss of venues, back surgery and the move to Floyd, Virginia in 2025, my calendar has been pretty empty.
I am intent on getting out on the road again, knowing in my soul that I am happier and more useful performing, than doing anything else.
I’m available for teaching concerts in schools, public concert series, coffeehouses, house concerts, guitar workshops, music camps and the like. Please reach out and we’ll see if we can make a visit happen.
At this time in my life, making a difference is at least as important as making money. Respect, goodwill, and friendship have become revolutionary acts in our country. Join me in extending those!
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Scott Ainslie: The Balsam Inn, Balsam, NC
Enjoy an evening of live music presented by historian, storyteller, and musician Scott Ainslie in the historical dining room at the Balsam Mountain Inn from 7-9 p.m. on Saturday, July 27.
The concert at the grand century-old inn, being restored by new owners, continues the tradition of Songwriters in the Round from years past, once a staple at Balsam Mountain Inn.
Armed with a variety of instruments and carefully chosen historical personal anecdotes of his encounters with senior musicians across the South — Ainslie brings the history, roots music, and sounds of America alive.
On stage, Ainslie explores the African and European roots of American music and culture.
Ainslie is also a recipient of the National Slide Guitar Festivals’ Living Heritage Award and the Sam Ragan Fine Arts Award for “outstanding contributions to the fine arts.”
Tickets available at thebalsammountaininn.com. Balsam Mountain Inn is located at 68 Seven Springs Dr, Balsam. 828-283-0145.