Music of Rocky Mount

Harvester Performance Center


The Harvester Performance Center is one of the region's premier music venues hosting music from national and international touring acts. The venue seats up to 446 people and up to 700 people in a standing show configuration. The main room has a 40-foot wide stage with great sight lines and state-of-the-art audio, lighting and video systems. The Harvester is well known for the fabulous acoustics that make their shows an unmatched experience.

See upcoming shows at the Harvester!

Band performing to a crowded audience at the Harvester Performance Center
Musician playing for an audience

Local Music Scene


Rocky Mount is home to a vibrant and growing local music scene. Local restaurants and bars host regular shows that highlight the area's local talent. 


See local music this month!

Homegrown Music Series


The Town of Rocky Mount partners with Twin Creeks Distillery to bring heritage music to the Town's historic Depot Welcome Center. The Homegrown Music Series takes place the second Saturday of each month and features some of the region's most remarkable bluegrass, old time, and gospel musicians.

Gateway to The Crooked Road


The Crooked Road Musical Heritage Trail has its eastern gateway in the heart of Franklin County. Music is part of the fabric of Rocky Mount's culture and much of the music that can be heard in town has been passed through generations of mountain musicians.