81 DRIFTERS
Appalachian string-band sets blend singer-songwriter originals with bluegrass picking, western swing grooves, old-country twang, and classic-rock energy. Expect multi-instrumental harmonies and an Americana folk vibe in a lively late-night pub.
Similar Events
Lively Appalachian old-time sets with fiddle, guitars, upright bass, and banjo uke in a bustling downtown pub known for brews and spirited weekend energy. Traditional mountain dance tunes and rootsy harmonies anchor the early-evening hang.
Lively Appalachian old-time sets with fiddle, guitars, upright bass, and banjo uke in a bustling downtown pub known for brews and spirited weekend energy. Traditional mountain dance tunes and rootsy harmonies anchor the early-evening hang.
Lively Appalachian old-time sets with fiddle, guitars, upright bass, and banjo uke in a bustling downtown pub known for brews and spirited weekend energy. Traditional mountain dance tunes and rootsy harmonies anchor the early-evening hang.
Live music at 5 Walnut Wine Bar featuring the 81 Drifters performing Americana, swing, and bluegrass repertoire with an intimate wine-bar setting. Ideal for roots-music fans and wine bar patrons.
Live music at 5 Walnut Wine Bar featuring the 81 Drifters performing Americana, swing, and bluegrass repertoire with an intimate wine-bar setting. Ideal for roots-music fans and wine bar patrons.
Live music at 5 Walnut Wine Bar featuring the 81 Drifters performing Americana, swing, and bluegrass repertoire with an intimate wine-bar setting. Ideal for roots-music fans and wine bar patrons.
Lively old-time string band tunes led by fiddle, banjo uke, melody and rhythm guitars, and bass in a cozy downtown pub. A Saturday afternoon set anchored by five veteran women players steeped in Appalachian tradition.
Lively old-time string band tunes led by fiddle, banjo uke, melody and rhythm guitars, and bass in a cozy downtown pub. A Saturday afternoon set anchored by five veteran women players steeped in Appalachian tradition.
Lively old-time string band tunes led by fiddle, banjo uke, melody and rhythm guitars, and bass in a cozy downtown pub. A Saturday afternoon set anchored by five veteran women players steeped in Appalachian tradition.
High-energy bluegrass and string-band picking with tight harmonies and rapid-fire solos in a cozy downtown pub setting. A late-night set built for toe-tapping crowds and beer-in-hand listening.
High-energy bluegrass and string-band picking with tight harmonies and rapid-fire solos in a cozy downtown pub setting. A late-night set built for toe-tapping crowds and beer-in-hand listening.
High-energy bluegrass and string-band picking with tight harmonies and rapid-fire solos in a cozy downtown pub setting. A late-night set built for toe-tapping crowds and beer-in-hand listening.
Celtic pub session energy fills the room with traditional Irish reels and jigs from a rotating mix of regional musicians. Sip a pint or Irish coffee and settle in for a long-running, late-going public house jam.
Celtic pub session energy fills the room with traditional Irish reels and jigs from a rotating mix of regional musicians. Sip a pint or Irish coffee and settle in for a long-running, late-going public house jam.
Celtic pub session energy fills the room with traditional Irish reels and jigs from a rotating mix of regional musicians. Sip a pint or Irish coffee and settle in for a long-running, late-going public house jam.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes spill through a cozy downtown pub as musicians trade traditional melodies in an informal jam. Expect a communal, acoustic string-driven atmosphere rooted in Appalachian tradition.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes spill through a cozy downtown pub as musicians trade traditional melodies in an informal jam. Expect a communal, acoustic string-driven atmosphere rooted in Appalachian tradition.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes spill through a cozy downtown pub as musicians trade traditional melodies in an informal jam. Expect a communal, acoustic string-driven atmosphere rooted in Appalachian tradition.
Eclectic late-night set blending honky tonk twang, blues grit, southern gothic mood, and rock with classical roots. Rich vocal harmonies carry originals and carefully chosen covers in a cozy pub setting.
Eclectic late-night set blending honky tonk twang, blues grit, southern gothic mood, and rock with classical roots. Rich vocal harmonies carry originals and carefully chosen covers in a cozy pub setting.
Eclectic late-night set blending honky tonk twang, blues grit, southern gothic mood, and rock with classical roots. Rich vocal harmonies carry originals and carefully chosen covers in a cozy pub setting.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes ring out in an intimate pub session with fiddles, banjos, and guitars trading melodies. A casual community jam vibe makes it welcoming for pickers and listeners alike.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes ring out in an intimate pub session with fiddles, banjos, and guitars trading melodies. A casual community jam vibe makes it welcoming for pickers and listeners alike.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes ring out in an intimate pub session with fiddles, banjos, and guitars trading melodies. A casual community jam vibe makes it welcoming for pickers and listeners alike.
Tight-harmony bluegrass with lively picking, original tunes, and time-honored favorites from a road-tested four-piece. Expect a high-energy set built to keep the room moving deep into the night.
Tight-harmony bluegrass with lively picking, original tunes, and time-honored favorites from a road-tested four-piece. Expect a high-energy set built to keep the room moving deep into the night.
Tight-harmony bluegrass with lively picking, original tunes, and time-honored favorites from a road-tested four-piece. Expect a high-energy set built to keep the room moving deep into the night.
Celtic tunes and traditional Irish melodies fill a cozy downtown pub as local and visiting musicians trade reels, jigs, and ballads. Expect an informal session vibe with acoustic instrumentation and a lively pint-in-hand atmosphere.
Celtic tunes and traditional Irish melodies fill a cozy downtown pub as local and visiting musicians trade reels, jigs, and ballads. Expect an informal session vibe with acoustic instrumentation and a lively pint-in-hand atmosphere.
Celtic tunes and traditional Irish melodies fill a cozy downtown pub as local and visiting musicians trade reels, jigs, and ballads. Expect an informal session vibe with acoustic instrumentation and a lively pint-in-hand atmosphere.
Genre-hopping set that leans hard into the blues, led by Drew Matulich on guitar with Ben Balmer’s gritty harmonica lines. Expect a late-night pub vibe with funk, rock, and country flavors woven throughout.
Genre-hopping set that leans hard into the blues, led by Drew Matulich on guitar with Ben Balmer’s gritty harmonica lines. Expect a late-night pub vibe with funk, rock, and country flavors woven throughout.
Genre-hopping set that leans hard into the blues, led by Drew Matulich on guitar with Ben Balmer’s gritty harmonica lines. Expect a late-night pub vibe with funk, rock, and country flavors woven throughout.
High-energy bluegrass and mountain music led by IBMA-award-winning, GRAMMY-nominated Darren Nicholson, known for Grand Ole Opry appearances and Balsam Range roots. Expect tight harmonies, driving picking, and late-night pub vibes.
High-energy bluegrass and mountain music led by IBMA-award-winning, GRAMMY-nominated Darren Nicholson, known for Grand Ole Opry appearances and Balsam Range roots. Expect tight harmonies, driving picking, and late-night pub vibes.
High-energy bluegrass and mountain music led by IBMA-award-winning, GRAMMY-nominated Darren Nicholson, known for Grand Ole Opry appearances and Balsam Range roots. Expect tight harmonies, driving picking, and late-night pub vibes.
Heartfelt storytelling and roots-forward originals with layered quartet arrangements that blend traditional influences with a fresh modern folk edge. Expect an intimate late-night set in a downtown bar setting.
Heartfelt storytelling and roots-forward originals with layered quartet arrangements that blend traditional influences with a fresh modern folk edge. Expect an intimate late-night set in a downtown bar setting.
Heartfelt storytelling and roots-forward originals with layered quartet arrangements that blend traditional influences with a fresh modern folk edge. Expect an intimate late-night set in a downtown bar setting.
Celtic-leaning traditional Irish tunes fill a downtown pub as skilled players from across Western North Carolina trade jigs, reels, and slow airs. A casual session vibe invites listening, toe-tapping, and community connection.
Celtic-leaning traditional Irish tunes fill a downtown pub as skilled players from across Western North Carolina trade jigs, reels, and slow airs. A casual session vibe invites listening, toe-tapping, and community connection.
Celtic-leaning traditional Irish tunes fill a downtown pub as skilled players from across Western North Carolina trade jigs, reels, and slow airs. A casual session vibe invites listening, toe-tapping, and community connection.
Late-night listening-room performance built around immersive sound and an experimental vibe in an intimate setting. Expect a mood-forward set designed for focused listening as the room fills with nocturnal energy.
Late-night listening-room performance built around immersive sound and an experimental vibe in an intimate setting. Expect a mood-forward set designed for focused listening as the room fills with nocturnal energy.
Late-night listening-room performance built around immersive sound and an experimental vibe in an intimate setting. Expect a mood-forward set designed for focused listening as the room fills with nocturnal energy.
Whimsical folk fusion sets mix cherished traditional songs with humorous banter and bite-sized historical insights. A transportive yet cozy late-night lounge concert that still feels welcoming for all ages.
Whimsical folk fusion sets mix cherished traditional songs with humorous banter and bite-sized historical insights. A transportive yet cozy late-night lounge concert that still feels welcoming for all ages.
Whimsical folk fusion sets mix cherished traditional songs with humorous banter and bite-sized historical insights. A transportive yet cozy late-night lounge concert that still feels welcoming for all ages.
Traditional Irish and Celtic pub session fills the stage with fiddles, whistles, and guitars as local WNC players trade tunes into the evening. Lively English Irish tavern vibe pairs well with a pint or afternoon Irish coffee downtown.
Traditional Irish and Celtic pub session fills the stage with fiddles, whistles, and guitars as local WNC players trade tunes into the evening. Lively English Irish tavern vibe pairs well with a pint or afternoon Irish coffee downtown.
Traditional Irish and Celtic pub session fills the stage with fiddles, whistles, and guitars as local WNC players trade tunes into the evening. Lively English Irish tavern vibe pairs well with a pint or afternoon Irish coffee downtown.
High-energy bluegrass sets from top Western North Carolina pickers, then the stage opens up for a community jam around 9:30 pm. Expect fast fiddle lines, tight harmonies, and plenty of instrument swapping in a cozy pub.
High-energy bluegrass sets from top Western North Carolina pickers, then the stage opens up for a community jam around 9:30 pm. Expect fast fiddle lines, tight harmonies, and plenty of instrument swapping in a cozy pub.
High-energy bluegrass sets from top Western North Carolina pickers, then the stage opens up for a community jam around 9:30 pm. Expect fast fiddle lines, tight harmonies, and plenty of instrument swapping in a cozy pub.
Haunting acoustic folk and worn-in blues with deeply personal Appalachian songwriting, channeling Townes Van Zandt-style grit and Cormac McCarthy-like existential weight. Dark Americana sets round out a late-night barroom bill.
Haunting acoustic folk and worn-in blues with deeply personal Appalachian songwriting, channeling Townes Van Zandt-style grit and Cormac McCarthy-like existential weight. Dark Americana sets round out a late-night barroom bill.
Haunting acoustic folk and worn-in blues with deeply personal Appalachian songwriting, channeling Townes Van Zandt-style grit and Cormac McCarthy-like existential weight. Dark Americana sets round out a late-night barroom bill.
Fiddles, whistles, mandolin, bodhran, and guitar drive a lively Irish traditional set with crowd singalongs and sea shanties. Expect a warm pub-session feel suited for a relaxed Sunday afternoon hangout.
Fiddles, whistles, mandolin, bodhran, and guitar drive a lively Irish traditional set with crowd singalongs and sea shanties. Expect a warm pub-session feel suited for a relaxed Sunday afternoon hangout.
Fiddles, whistles, mandolin, bodhran, and guitar drive a lively Irish traditional set with crowd singalongs and sea shanties. Expect a warm pub-session feel suited for a relaxed Sunday afternoon hangout.