Our Mission
We Make Sure The Music Never Stops
ReString Appalachia delivers FREE, high-quality instruments directly to musicians who are affected by natural disasters across the U.S. We use a "donor match" system, where we pledge to give instruments of the same or comparable quality that were lost.
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Disaster ZonesWhy We're Here
ReString Appalachia supports Music Wellness by addressing the deep personal, cultural, and economic losses that Appalachian musicians face after Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. For many residents of Western North Carolina and the surrounding areas, music is more than a pastime—it is a livelihood and a vital connection to their heritage. Instruments lost in the hurricane were not only tools of self-expression but also critical sources of income and community identity.
How We Help
Through ReString Appalachia, we aim to restore this source of wellness and resilience by placing high-quality instruments back into the hands of those affected, helping them reclaim their means of livelihood and reconnect with their communities. Supported by over 150 artists and cultural organizations, we are building an instrument donor network and gathering resources to bring music back to these musicians, reinforcing both their wellness and economic stability.
Supporting Musicians
Norman and Nancy Blake • Gillian Welch • Sierra Ferrell • Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn • Woody Platt • Langhorne Slim • The Brothers Comatose • Nick Shoulders • Rising Appalachia • G. Love • Charlie Hunter • Grace Bowers • The Travelin' McCourys • Town Mountain
Chris Eldridge • Tony Trischka • Trey Hensley • Bruce Molsky • Banjo Ben Clark • East Nash Grass • Ketch Secor • Shinyribs • Darrell Scott • Dom Flemons • Michael Cleveland • Sister Sadie • Willie Watson • Matt Heckler • Jake Blount • Jason Carter • Jon Stickley • Henhouse Prowlers • Local Honeys • Nora Brown • Willow Osborne • Chatham County Line • Mama’s Broke • Kyle Tuttle
JP Harris • Palmyra • Bar Jay Bar • Nat Myers • Bella White • Hillary Klug • Sparrow Smith • Emi Sunshine • Resonant Rogues • Victor Furtado • Jack Barksdale • Lisa Bella Donna • Starling Arrow • Abe Partridge • Kyle Tuttle • Lonnie Holley • Sam Doores • Two Runner • Hannah Read • Larry and Joe • Holy River • Sophie Mae Wellington • Brenna MacMillan • Cristina Vane • The Bones of Jr. Jones • Adeem the Artist • Mason Via • Jackson Pines • Meredith Moon • Hannah Mayree • Tyler Grant • Luke Brindley • IV Son of iii • Dan Blakeslee • Rachel Sumner • Golden Shoals • Admiral Radio • Cody Tinnin • Aidan J • Jackson Emmer and many more...
Thanks To Our Partners
And Our Collaborators
Featured Stories
From the hills of Appalachia to the coast of Southern California, we've had the pleasure of meeting, helping, and working with some of the most incredible musicians and people in the world.
The Unbroken Chord: ReString Appalachia Strikes a Note of Hope After Hurricane Helene
By Nicholas Williams |
Healing From Helene: Restring Appalachia Featured On Fox Carolina News
By Nicholas Williams |
Restring Appalachia Featured In The Laurel Of Asheville
By Nicholas Williams |
Featured on Fox 8: Helping Musicians Recover After Helene
By Nicholas Williams |
