Andy Eversole Takes Center Stage in Upcoming GROW Artist Residency

Creative Greensboro welcomes musician and documentary filmmaker Andy Eversole to the Greensboro Residency for Original Works (GROW) beginning Tuesday, April 7, through Tuesday, May 26. During his seven-week residency, Eversole will gather material for his upcoming documentary, Banjo Earth: North Carolina, exploring the state's music, food, history, and people. He will also host free workshops where he will share insights from more than 20 years of experience, teaching aspiring creatives practical skills including YouTube monetization, music video production, documentary filmmaking, and podcast recording.

In addition to a free workshop series, which takes place 6:30-8:30 pm each Tuesday between April 7 and May 26, Eversole invites the public to live podcast recordings every Saturday at noon, featuring special guests with expertise or unique experiences related to music in North Carolina. The recording will be followed by a jam session and open studio time. Guests are encouraged to bring instruments and record demo tracks with Eversole in the GROW studio. On Sunday afternoons, he will host ticketed screenings of his in-progress Banjo Earth documentary, each followed by a live musical performance. Tickets for the screenings are $18 and can be purchased online.

The GROW residency space is located next to the Davie Street entrance of the Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St. To learn more about the residency, visit CreativeGreensboro.com.

Event Schedule

All events are free except where noted.

Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm:

Free workshop series for aspiring creatives

April 14: "YouTube for Musicians" - Get your music seen, heard, and monetized.

April 21: "How to Make Your Own Music Videos" - Learn how to plan, film, and edit a music video.

April 28: "Bluegrass Banjo Workshop" - Bring your own banjo, all playing levels welcome.

May 5: "Documentary Filmmaking Workshop" - Andy will share what he has learned from making five Banjo Earth documentaries all over the world.

May 12: "Songwriting Workshop" - Learn how to craft your song into a masterpiece.

May 19: "Podcasting Workshop" - Learn basic recording skills, interviewing tips, and steps for publishing your podcast.

Saturdays, 12-4 pm

Live podcast recording at noon, followed by a jam session and open studio at 2 pm.

April 11: Featuring jazz and rock guitarist Kevin Dollar

April 18: Featuring Americana songwriter Josh Watson

April 25: Featuring gospel music expert Cardo Grant

May 2: Featuring folk historian David Long

May 9: Featuring pianist Julian Sizemore

May 23: Featuring flatfoot dancer Mason Winfree

Sundays, 2-4 pm

Documentary film screening followed by a live musical performance. Tickets are $18.

April 19

April 26

May 3

May 10

May 24

Special Events:

April 15, 6-9 pm, Poetry Celebration

May 1, 6-9 pm, First Friday

About the Artist

Guilford College graduate Andy Eversole is a bluegrass and world music banjoist, composer, singer, and explorer from Greensboro, North Carolina. Over his 20-year career, he has released nine albums and five full-length, award-winning documentaries. As a live performer, he has played venues, festivals, and concerts throughout the United States and in over six countries around the world. 'Banjo Earth,' his primary project, is a global music and film journey that immerses him in different cultures and places.