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ReString Appalachia
What you need to know
ReString Appalachia is a nonprofit that started after Hurricane Helene to put free instruments back in the hands of musicians who lost them. Musician and American Songcatcher podcast host Nicholas Edward Williams founded it, and it has given out more than 1,000 instruments. On Oct 31, 2026 it opens the Marshall Music Exchange at 38 S Main Street in Marshall, a music shop with instruments, strings, repairs and luthier work, plus the ReString Hub, a 50-capacity room for jams, workshops, open mics and gospel singing.
Local's Tip
Opening day is Saturday, Oct 31, 2026. Membership is free and takes 20 to 75 percent off instruments, strings and repairs depending on the tier, plus access to the instrument library. Sign up in the shop or on ReString's website.
What the locals say
Musicians who lost their gear in Helene call it a lifeline. Singer-songwriter Cam Ragsdale got a restored 1906 fiddle and a PA system back through the program.
What you need to know
ReString Appalachia is a nonprofit that started after Hurricane Helene to put free instruments back in the hands of musicians who lost them. Musician and American Songcatcher podcast host Nicholas Edward Williams founded it, and it has given out more than 1,000 instruments. On Oct 31, 2026 it opens the Marshall Music Exchange at 38 S Main Street in Marshall, a music shop with instruments, strings, repairs and luthier work, plus the ReString Hub, a 50-capacity room for jams, workshops, open mics and gospel singing.
What the locals say
Musicians who lost their gear in Helene call it a lifeline. Singer-songwriter Cam Ragsdale got a restored 1906 fiddle and a PA system back through the program.
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