
BMCA Annual Instructor's Concert
Eclectic genre-spanning performances as BMCA instructors present individual solos and collaborative ensemble pieces, blending styles across jazz, classical, folk, and contemporary in an intimate Black Mountain Center for the Arts theater.
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Spotlight on outstanding regional vocalists and unca faculty jazz artists backed by tight small ensembles, with guest soloists delivering intimate vocal jazz arrangements and improvisational interplay.

Spotlight on outstanding regional vocalists and unca faculty jazz artists backed by tight small ensembles, with guest soloists delivering intimate vocal jazz arrangements and improvisational interplay.
Spotlight on outstanding regional vocalists and unca faculty jazz artists backed by tight small ensembles, with guest soloists delivering intimate vocal jazz arrangements and improvisational interplay.

Story-driven Appalachian-tinged Americana with warm acoustic guitar, close harmonies, and subtle backing instrumentation, presented in an intimate Black Mountain listening-room that encourages quiet, attentive audiences and community connection.

Story-driven Appalachian-tinged Americana with warm acoustic guitar, close harmonies, and subtle backing instrumentation, presented in an intimate Black Mountain listening-room that encourages quiet, attentive audiences and community connection.
Story-driven Appalachian-tinged Americana with warm acoustic guitar, close harmonies, and subtle backing instrumentation, presented in an intimate Black Mountain listening-room that encourages quiet, attentive audiences and community connection.

Fiddle and multi-instrument arrangements blend into warm, harmony rich Americana sets for an intimate, romantic Valentine's tradition, featuring rootsy tunes, tender vocal duets, and cozy theater seating for close listening.

Fiddle and multi-instrument arrangements blend into warm, harmony rich Americana sets for an intimate, romantic Valentine's tradition, featuring rootsy tunes, tender vocal duets, and cozy theater seating for close listening.
Fiddle and multi-instrument arrangements blend into warm, harmony rich Americana sets for an intimate, romantic Valentine's tradition, featuring rootsy tunes, tender vocal duets, and cozy theater seating for close listening.

Intimate evening of Appalachian rooted folk and original songwriting with warm vocal harmonies and acoustic guitar, inviting close listening audience connection in a cozy small stage listening room.

Intimate evening of Appalachian rooted folk and original songwriting with warm vocal harmonies and acoustic guitar, inviting close listening audience connection in a cozy small stage listening room.
Intimate evening of Appalachian rooted folk and original songwriting with warm vocal harmonies and acoustic guitar, inviting close listening audience connection in a cozy small stage listening room.
Varied 15 minute acoustic and piano sets by emerging songwriters and local performers, mixing original songs, covers, and surprise pieces in a cozy tavern atmosphere that welcomes both players and attentive listeners.
Varied 15 minute acoustic and piano sets by emerging songwriters and local performers, mixing original songs, covers, and surprise pieces in a cozy tavern atmosphere that welcomes both players and attentive listeners.
Varied 15 minute acoustic and piano sets by emerging songwriters and local performers, mixing original songs, covers, and surprise pieces in a cozy tavern atmosphere that welcomes both players and attentive listeners.

Toe-tapping swing era big band performances of Count Basie and Buddy Rich classics by the Asheville Jazz Orchestra, delivering an evening of partner-friendly swing dancing at White Horse Black Mountain.

Toe-tapping swing era big band performances of Count Basie and Buddy Rich classics by the Asheville Jazz Orchestra, delivering an evening of partner-friendly swing dancing at White Horse Black Mountain.
Toe-tapping swing era big band performances of Count Basie and Buddy Rich classics by the Asheville Jazz Orchestra, delivering an evening of partner-friendly swing dancing at White Horse Black Mountain.

Weekly taproom open jam at 6:30pm with rotating guest hosts and touring artists; instrumentalists and singers of all skill levels are welcome to sit in for a free, community driven evening of collaborative music.

Weekly taproom open jam at 6:30pm with rotating guest hosts and touring artists; instrumentalists and singers of all skill levels are welcome to sit in for a free, community driven evening of collaborative music.
Weekly taproom open jam at 6:30pm with rotating guest hosts and touring artists; instrumentalists and singers of all skill levels are welcome to sit in for a free, community driven evening of collaborative music.

High energy bluegrass sets steeped in Appalachian tradition, driven by banjo, fiddle, and tight string band harmonies. Expect toe-tapping rhythms and a warm, intimate Black Mountain taproom atmosphere.

High energy bluegrass sets steeped in Appalachian tradition, driven by banjo, fiddle, and tight string band harmonies. Expect toe-tapping rhythms and a warm, intimate Black Mountain taproom atmosphere.
High energy bluegrass sets steeped in Appalachian tradition, driven by banjo, fiddle, and tight string band harmonies. Expect toe-tapping rhythms and a warm, intimate Black Mountain taproom atmosphere.

Delicate Baroque and Renaissance repertoire rendered on lute and viola da gamba, offering intimate acoustic chamber music with historic instruments and detailed contrapuntal textures ideal for early-music enthusiasts.

Delicate Baroque and Renaissance repertoire rendered on lute and viola da gamba, offering intimate acoustic chamber music with historic instruments and detailed contrapuntal textures ideal for early-music enthusiasts.
Delicate Baroque and Renaissance repertoire rendered on lute and viola da gamba, offering intimate acoustic chamber music with historic instruments and detailed contrapuntal textures ideal for early-music enthusiasts.

High-energy bluegrass sets of blazing banjo rolls, tight three-part harmonies, and syncopated flatpicking from top WNC pickers; a loose open jam follows at 9:30 PM in a cozy pub taproom.

High-energy bluegrass sets of blazing banjo rolls, tight three-part harmonies, and syncopated flatpicking from top WNC pickers; a loose open jam follows at 9:30 PM in a cozy pub taproom.
High-energy bluegrass sets of blazing banjo rolls, tight three-part harmonies, and syncopated flatpicking from top WNC pickers; a loose open jam follows at 9:30 PM in a cozy pub taproom.

Casual Sunday evening open jam at Pisgah Brewing, led by rotating guest hosts; musicians of all skill levels are invited to sit in and trade tunes in a communal, beer centric taproom setting.

Casual Sunday evening open jam at Pisgah Brewing, led by rotating guest hosts; musicians of all skill levels are invited to sit in and trade tunes in a communal, beer centric taproom setting.
Casual Sunday evening open jam at Pisgah Brewing, led by rotating guest hosts; musicians of all skill levels are invited to sit in and trade tunes in a communal, beer centric taproom setting.
Genre spanning chamber orchestra transforms Kittredge Arts Center with arrangements from operatic arias to heavy metal riffs, jazz and folk, delivering a mobile, crossover symphonic experience with VIP presale options.
Genre spanning chamber orchestra transforms Kittredge Arts Center with arrangements from operatic arias to heavy metal riffs, jazz and folk, delivering a mobile, crossover symphonic experience with VIP presale options.
Genre spanning chamber orchestra transforms Kittredge Arts Center with arrangements from operatic arias to heavy metal riffs, jazz and folk, delivering a mobile, crossover symphonic experience with VIP presale options.
Vibrant jazz and soul concerts spotlight rhythm forward performances rooted in African diasporic legacy at the historic YMI Cultural Center, blending horn driven grooves, emotive vocals, and community centered celebration in downtown Asheville.
Vibrant jazz and soul concerts spotlight rhythm forward performances rooted in African diasporic legacy at the historic YMI Cultural Center, blending horn driven grooves, emotive vocals, and community centered celebration in downtown Asheville.
Vibrant jazz and soul concerts spotlight rhythm forward performances rooted in African diasporic legacy at the historic YMI Cultural Center, blending horn driven grooves, emotive vocals, and community centered celebration in downtown Asheville.

Evening bluegrass set blending traditional and contemporary styles, honed in restaurants and clubs; a Columbia area quartet delivers tight acoustic string arrangements and lively harmonies for a casual brewery taproom crowd.

Evening bluegrass set blending traditional and contemporary styles, honed in restaurants and clubs; a Columbia area quartet delivers tight acoustic string arrangements and lively harmonies for a casual brewery taproom crowd.
Evening bluegrass set blending traditional and contemporary styles, honed in restaurants and clubs; a Columbia area quartet delivers tight acoustic string arrangements and lively harmonies for a casual brewery taproom crowd.

High-energy evening of cover song sets from top local and regional bands, with standing room, all-ages audience, and community singalongs. Net ticket proceeds benefit Asheville Middle School's 8th grade capstone trip.

High-energy evening of cover song sets from top local and regional bands, with standing room, all-ages audience, and community singalongs. Net ticket proceeds benefit Asheville Middle School's 8th grade capstone trip.
High-energy evening of cover song sets from top local and regional bands, with standing room, all-ages audience, and community singalongs. Net ticket proceeds benefit Asheville Middle School's 8th grade capstone trip.
High-energy traditional Irish music with virtuosic ensemble playing, warm storytelling, and infectious rhythms that invite foot-stomping and dancing in a festive St. Patrick's Day atmosphere.
High-energy traditional Irish music with virtuosic ensemble playing, warm storytelling, and infectious rhythms that invite foot-stomping and dancing in a festive St. Patrick's Day atmosphere.
High-energy traditional Irish music with virtuosic ensemble playing, warm storytelling, and infectious rhythms that invite foot-stomping and dancing in a festive St. Patrick's Day atmosphere.

Soulful Americana songs by an award winning songwriter braided with expressive fiddle in an intimate listening room, creating quiet, attentive evenings of lyrical storytelling and old-time influenced melodies.

Soulful Americana songs by an award winning songwriter braided with expressive fiddle in an intimate listening room, creating quiet, attentive evenings of lyrical storytelling and old-time influenced melodies.
Soulful Americana songs by an award winning songwriter braided with expressive fiddle in an intimate listening room, creating quiet, attentive evenings of lyrical storytelling and old-time influenced melodies.

Rotating live music lineup fills Pisgah Brewing’s indoor taproom and open air summer bar, pairing eclectic regional bands with Pisgah’s sought after craft ales; ticketed shows run several nights a week in Black Mountain.

Rotating live music lineup fills Pisgah Brewing’s indoor taproom and open air summer bar, pairing eclectic regional bands with Pisgah’s sought after craft ales; ticketed shows run several nights a week in Black Mountain.
Rotating live music lineup fills Pisgah Brewing’s indoor taproom and open air summer bar, pairing eclectic regional bands with Pisgah’s sought after craft ales; ticketed shows run several nights a week in Black Mountain.
Doorways and hotel rooms open into hallways, stairwells, and elevators where spontaneous bluegrass pickin' creates intimate acoustic banjo, fiddle, mandolin, and guitar sessions for wandering listeners and players.
Doorways and hotel rooms open into hallways, stairwells, and elevators where spontaneous bluegrass pickin' creates intimate acoustic banjo, fiddle, mandolin, and guitar sessions for wandering listeners and players.
Doorways and hotel rooms open into hallways, stairwells, and elevators where spontaneous bluegrass pickin' creates intimate acoustic banjo, fiddle, mandolin, and guitar sessions for wandering listeners and players.
Lively, informal pub sessions of traditional Celtic fiddle, flute, and guitar that highlight Appalachian roots; free twice monthly gatherings at 5pm invite players and listeners to White Horse Black Mountain's cozy taproom.
Lively, informal pub sessions of traditional Celtic fiddle, flute, and guitar that highlight Appalachian roots; free twice monthly gatherings at 5pm invite players and listeners to White Horse Black Mountain's cozy taproom.
Lively, informal pub sessions of traditional Celtic fiddle, flute, and guitar that highlight Appalachian roots; free twice monthly gatherings at 5pm invite players and listeners to White Horse Black Mountain's cozy taproom.