
Creative Strings Faculty All-Star Concert
All-star faculty string performances in an intimate listening-room setting, highlighting virtuosic fiddles, violins, cellos, and guitar-driven arrangements. Expect a polished concert vibe with rich harmonies and dynamic ensemble interplay.
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A spotlight-style string showcase with multiple performers cycling through short sets, highlighting creative arrangements and expressive musicianship. Set in an intimate listening-room venue in Black Mountain for a relaxed, artsy night out.

A spotlight-style string showcase with multiple performers cycling through short sets, highlighting creative arrangements and expressive musicianship. Set in an intimate listening-room venue in Black Mountain for a relaxed, artsy night out.
A spotlight-style string showcase with multiple performers cycling through short sets, highlighting creative arrangements and expressive musicianship. Set in an intimate listening-room venue in Black Mountain for a relaxed, artsy night out.

Adventurous jazz meets chamber textures as composer-bandleader Michael Jefry Stevens leads the Creative Strings Orchestra through bold ensemble writing and open-ended improvisation in an intimate late-night listening room.

Adventurous jazz meets chamber textures as composer-bandleader Michael Jefry Stevens leads the Creative Strings Orchestra through bold ensemble writing and open-ended improvisation in an intimate late-night listening room.
Adventurous jazz meets chamber textures as composer-bandleader Michael Jefry Stevens leads the Creative Strings Orchestra through bold ensemble writing and open-ended improvisation in an intimate late-night listening room.

Jazz standards and original tunes filtered through Jewish musical motifs in an evening set at a cozy listening-room style venue. Expect improvisation-forward playing, melodic themes, and a warm early-evening concert vibe.

Jazz standards and original tunes filtered through Jewish musical motifs in an evening set at a cozy listening-room style venue. Expect improvisation-forward playing, melodic themes, and a warm early-evening concert vibe.
Jazz standards and original tunes filtered through Jewish musical motifs in an evening set at a cozy listening-room style venue. Expect improvisation-forward playing, melodic themes, and a warm early-evening concert vibe.

An intimate late-night set centered on original compositions, performed by the Composers Room Trio with Dr. Bill Bares. Expect close-listening jazz interplay and a songwriter-minded vibe in a cozy venue setting.

An intimate late-night set centered on original compositions, performed by the Composers Room Trio with Dr. Bill Bares. Expect close-listening jazz interplay and a songwriter-minded vibe in a cozy venue setting.
An intimate late-night set centered on original compositions, performed by the Composers Room Trio with Dr. Bill Bares. Expect close-listening jazz interplay and a songwriter-minded vibe in a cozy venue setting.

Varied acoustic to band sets of original songs, covers, guitar, and piano with often surprising performances; each act receives 15 minutes or three songs in an intimate, neighborhood bar open mic.

Varied acoustic to band sets of original songs, covers, guitar, and piano with often surprising performances; each act receives 15 minutes or three songs in an intimate, neighborhood bar open mic.
Varied acoustic to band sets of original songs, covers, guitar, and piano with often surprising performances; each act receives 15 minutes or three songs in an intimate, neighborhood bar open mic.

A late-night tribute set honoring Roberta Flack with silky soul and R&B ballads, rich vocals, and nostalgic sing-along moments. Intimate listening-room atmosphere geared for grown-up nightlife and music lovers.

A late-night tribute set honoring Roberta Flack with silky soul and R&B ballads, rich vocals, and nostalgic sing-along moments. Intimate listening-room atmosphere geared for grown-up nightlife and music lovers.
A late-night tribute set honoring Roberta Flack with silky soul and R&B ballads, rich vocals, and nostalgic sing-along moments. Intimate listening-room atmosphere geared for grown-up nightlife and music lovers.

Late night open mic in a cozy barroom spotlighting acoustic sets and spoken word; casual, supportive crowd and a small stage for beginners and regulars to test new material.

Late night open mic in a cozy barroom spotlighting acoustic sets and spoken word; casual, supportive crowd and a small stage for beginners and regulars to test new material.
Late night open mic in a cozy barroom spotlighting acoustic sets and spoken word; casual, supportive crowd and a small stage for beginners and regulars to test new material.

A late-night symphonic band performance in an intimate indoor listening room, blending concert band classics with crowd-pleasing holiday energy. Expect bold brass fanfares, lush woodwinds, and a patriotic Fourth of July vibe.

A late-night symphonic band performance in an intimate indoor listening room, blending concert band classics with crowd-pleasing holiday energy. Expect bold brass fanfares, lush woodwinds, and a patriotic Fourth of July vibe.
A late-night symphonic band performance in an intimate indoor listening room, blending concert band classics with crowd-pleasing holiday energy. Expect bold brass fanfares, lush woodwinds, and a patriotic Fourth of July vibe.

A late-night tribute performance revisiting the mellow folk rock songbook of Paul Simon, Jim Croce, and James Taylor. Expect story-driven vocals and warm acoustic guitar in an intimate listening-room setting.

A late-night tribute performance revisiting the mellow folk rock songbook of Paul Simon, Jim Croce, and James Taylor. Expect story-driven vocals and warm acoustic guitar in an intimate listening-room setting.
A late-night tribute performance revisiting the mellow folk rock songbook of Paul Simon, Jim Croce, and James Taylor. Expect story-driven vocals and warm acoustic guitar in an intimate listening-room setting.

A late-night fringe cabaret-style revival with a fast-moving mix of music and variety-show energy in an intimate Black Mountain listening room. Expect bold, theatrical stage moments and a rowdy, after-dark crowd.

A late-night fringe cabaret-style revival with a fast-moving mix of music and variety-show energy in an intimate Black Mountain listening room. Expect bold, theatrical stage moments and a rowdy, after-dark crowd.
A late-night fringe cabaret-style revival with a fast-moving mix of music and variety-show energy in an intimate Black Mountain listening room. Expect bold, theatrical stage moments and a rowdy, after-dark crowd.

Late-night live set in an intimate listening room at a Black Mountain venue, leaning into a cozy, close-up concert vibe. Ideal for night owls looking for a small-room performance and relaxed bar atmosphere.

Late-night live set in an intimate listening room at a Black Mountain venue, leaning into a cozy, close-up concert vibe. Ideal for night owls looking for a small-room performance and relaxed bar atmosphere.
Late-night live set in an intimate listening room at a Black Mountain venue, leaning into a cozy, close-up concert vibe. Ideal for night owls looking for a small-room performance and relaxed bar atmosphere.

Late-night funk grooves drive a dance-forward set in an intimate mountain music room with bar energy. Expect tight rhythms, soulful vocals, and a crowd that leans into moving all night.

Late-night funk grooves drive a dance-forward set in an intimate mountain music room with bar energy. Expect tight rhythms, soulful vocals, and a crowd that leans into moving all night.
Late-night funk grooves drive a dance-forward set in an intimate mountain music room with bar energy. Expect tight rhythms, soulful vocals, and a crowd that leans into moving all night.

Americana folk duo set built around close harmonies, fingerpicked acoustic guitar, and story driven songwriting. Late night listening room vibe at a small Black Mountain venue with bar service and seated audience energy.

Americana folk duo set built around close harmonies, fingerpicked acoustic guitar, and story driven songwriting. Late night listening room vibe at a small Black Mountain venue with bar service and seated audience energy.
Americana folk duo set built around close harmonies, fingerpicked acoustic guitar, and story driven songwriting. Late night listening room vibe at a small Black Mountain venue with bar service and seated audience energy.

A late-night festival kickoff centered on gritty blues grooves and danceable bar-room energy at a Black Mountain music hall. Expect a lively crowd, amplified guitars, and a celebratory launch-party atmosphere.

A late-night festival kickoff centered on gritty blues grooves and danceable bar-room energy at a Black Mountain music hall. Expect a lively crowd, amplified guitars, and a celebratory launch-party atmosphere.
A late-night festival kickoff centered on gritty blues grooves and danceable bar-room energy at a Black Mountain music hall. Expect a lively crowd, amplified guitars, and a celebratory launch-party atmosphere.

A participatory night of group singing that blends a vocal workshop with a communal song circle. Expect harmony building, call and response tunes, and an inviting all levels atmosphere centered on connection through voice.

A participatory night of group singing that blends a vocal workshop with a communal song circle. Expect harmony building, call and response tunes, and an inviting all levels atmosphere centered on connection through voice.
A participatory night of group singing that blends a vocal workshop with a communal song circle. Expect harmony building, call and response tunes, and an inviting all levels atmosphere centered on connection through voice.

Early-evening set in a cozy Black Mountain listening-room venue with a bar-forward, date-night feel. Expect an intimate club atmosphere with a full-band performance and close-up stage energy.

Early-evening set in a cozy Black Mountain listening-room venue with a bar-forward, date-night feel. Expect an intimate club atmosphere with a full-band performance and close-up stage energy.
Early-evening set in a cozy Black Mountain listening-room venue with a bar-forward, date-night feel. Expect an intimate club atmosphere with a full-band performance and close-up stage energy.

European jazz trio interplay led by Dr. Bill Bares, blending swinging standards and modern harmony with lyrical piano, bass, and drums. An intimate listening room vibe for a late evening out in Black Mountain.

European jazz trio interplay led by Dr. Bill Bares, blending swinging standards and modern harmony with lyrical piano, bass, and drums. An intimate listening room vibe for a late evening out in Black Mountain.
European jazz trio interplay led by Dr. Bill Bares, blending swinging standards and modern harmony with lyrical piano, bass, and drums. An intimate listening room vibe for a late evening out in Black Mountain.

Big band jazz night with the Asheville Jazz Orchestra delivering swinging horn lines, tight sax harmonies, and punchy rhythm-section grooves in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect classic swing and modern big band arrangements with a lively, dance-ready vibe.

Big band jazz night with the Asheville Jazz Orchestra delivering swinging horn lines, tight sax harmonies, and punchy rhythm-section grooves in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect classic swing and modern big band arrangements with a lively, dance-ready vibe.
Big band jazz night with the Asheville Jazz Orchestra delivering swinging horn lines, tight sax harmonies, and punchy rhythm-section grooves in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect classic swing and modern big band arrangements with a lively, dance-ready vibe.

Late-night dual bill of lyrical singer-songwriter sets blending indie-folk storytelling with warm, intimate vocals in a cozy listening-room setting. Expect a mellow, attentive crowd and acoustic-forward arrangements.

Late-night dual bill of lyrical singer-songwriter sets blending indie-folk storytelling with warm, intimate vocals in a cozy listening-room setting. Expect a mellow, attentive crowd and acoustic-forward arrangements.
Late-night dual bill of lyrical singer-songwriter sets blending indie-folk storytelling with warm, intimate vocals in a cozy listening-room setting. Expect a mellow, attentive crowd and acoustic-forward arrangements.
Virtuosic Celtic guitar performance billed as “Best Celtic Guitar Player in the World,” blending intricate fingerstyle melodies and driving rhythms. Set in an intimate arts center concert hall in Black Mountain.
Virtuosic Celtic guitar performance billed as “Best Celtic Guitar Player in the World,” blending intricate fingerstyle melodies and driving rhythms. Set in an intimate arts center concert hall in Black Mountain.
Virtuosic Celtic guitar performance billed as “Best Celtic Guitar Player in the World,” blending intricate fingerstyle melodies and driving rhythms. Set in an intimate arts center concert hall in Black Mountain.