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November 5, 2025Allegany County, Maryland’s rocky ridges and river valleys are now resonating with a new kind of energy in the centre of western Maryland. The Music Peaks initiative was started by a regional tourism organisation to promote live music and the Appalachian heritage of the county in Mountain Maryland. This initiative aims to celebrate and preserve a local tradition that transcends genres and generations by connecting the live-music scene, venues, performing artists, and audiences through storytelling, curated playlists, and industry resources.The ad presents music as a crucial component of the area’s identity and encourages tourists to visit a place where live music is ingrained in the landscape, the mountains, and the local communities.A Region Steeped in Musical TraditionThe Mountain Maryland region has been shaped by the hills and hollows of Appalachia, and so too has its musical expression. The Music Peaks campaign draws attention to this legacy—how folk traditions, bluegrass, gospel, roots, and contemporary genres have found a home here. According to the official website of the destination, the campaign emphasises that the mountains themselves might speak if music were their language. By placing live performance in venues ranging from historic theatres and art galleries to outdoor amphitheatres and craft breweries, the region’s music scene is being showcased as both authentic and wide‑ranging.Advertisement Festivals, Venues and Year‑Round Live MusicOne of the campaign’s strengths lies in how live music is offered year‑round across the county. Major festivals such as DelFest—often cited among the nation’s premier roots‑music gatherings—take place here, and other events like the growing tri‑state country‑style wing‑off and music festival add to the calendar.Smaller‑scale venues are also integral: intimate performance spaces like Gallery Stage, Loft 129 and The Deep End are regularly hosting live acts. Outdoor series such as the Levitt AMP Cumberland Music Series, “Sunday in the Park” and “Friday After Five” bring audiences into scenic mountain settings for free or affordable concerts. The campaign highlights that what sets the region apart is not just the big acts, but the consistent weekend live‑music lineup that shapes a local rhythm and invites visitors to plug in to something happening every weekend.The official destination website lists dozens of live‑music venues and an events calendar that underlines the year‑round nature of the offering.What the Campaign Offers …
