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The Zinc Kings got together in 2010 to make good music and share it with the world. We play Piedmont music, the music of North Carolina, and share the songs that are unique to this area.

WHAT WE DO:

We play Old Timey music at local music festivals, concerts, community events, even weddings.  We love to play, and we love to meet new folks.  We focus on local music and local stories.  We are about to release a CD of ballads, fiddle tunes, drinking songs, and barn-burners, so stay tuned for updates.

WHY IT MATTERS:

The Piedmont is home to a unique cultural heritage, with its own set of stories and musical traditions.  Some of the most iconic figures in folk music come from our area, and while bluegrass and country have swept the nation, the Piedmont style holds to its humble roots right here.  We want to share the stories, songs, and traditions and keep this great thing going.

WHO WE ARE:

The Zinc Kings is made up of Christen Blanton, Dan Clouse, and Mark Dillon.  We met at UNCG as part of a class- the Old Time Ensemble, led by Revell Carr.