David LaMotte & Friends

Original songs and Southern Appalachian stories weave together mountain traditions, everyday emotions, and shared experiences. Expect folk melodies, warm humor, and nostalgic tales rooted in regional culture.View original

Soulful Americana and alt-folk songwriting with gritty vocals, propulsive acoustic guitar, and rootsy arrangements that lean blues and country. An intimate late-night set in a listening-room style venue built for close-up storytelling.View original

Tender yet fiery singer songwriter performance spanning a dramatic four octave range, aimed at sparking joy and emotional release. Lyrical, John Prine style storytelling and insightful songwriting shape an intimate late night listening room vibe.View original

Bare bones singer songwriter sets shaped by a rural upstate New York childhood and a strict religious upbringing, delivered with stubbornly trendless troubadour storytelling. An intimate late night bill with opener Julie Odell.View original

An intimate evening of singer songwriter Americana in a cozy Black Mountain listening room with close-up vocals and acoustic guitar. Ideal for a relaxed night out with craft drinks and a low-key crowd vibe.View original

Celtic-rooted Carolina folk tunes led by singer songwriter Hannah Flowers in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect lyrical storytelling, warm acoustic textures, and a cozy seated show vibe at a Black Mountain venue.View original

A jazz showcase led by pianist and composer Michael Jefry Stevens with a 25 plus piece Creative Strings Orchestra and rhythm section. Expect sweeping string textures layered over driving grooves in an intimate listening room setting.View original

Flamenco guitar, rhythmic dance, and Appalachian roots meet in a cross-cultural performance shaped by Spanish and mountain traditions, creating an intimate acoustic experience for fans of global folk music.View original

Songwriter-driven Americana set with clear storytelling vocals and warm acoustic arrangements in an intimate listening-room setting. A late-night performance suited for a relaxed, attentive crowd in Black Mountain.View original

A local songwriter set led by Jay Brown in an intimate listening-room style bar setting. Expect a relaxed evening vibe with close-up vocals and acoustic-driven tunes suited for a laid-back night out.View original

A songwriter circle where local musicians trade original tunes and in-the-round acoustic performances in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect a community-forward, low-key evening with rotating players and collaborative storytelling.View original

Late-night Americana and folk songwriter sets in an intimate listening-room setting, with melodic vocals and story-forward originals. A two-artist bill that fits a cozy, attentive crowd vibe with bar energy after dark.View original

A long-running Local Live songwriter night curated by Jay Brown spotlights a rotating mix of standout regional artists. Expect an intimate listening-room vibe with story-driven originals and acoustic-forward performances.View original

Late-night Americana and bluegrass-driven rhythms in an intimate listening room setting, built for toe-tapping and easy singalongs. Expect a warm, rootsy vibe with plenty of room to settle in or sway near the stage.View original

A late-night set of rapid-fire ukulele virtuosity blending instrumental pop arrangements with a viral-performer stage presence. Expect tight musicianship in an intimate listening-room venue in Black Mountain.View original

Late-night singer-songwriter performance in an intimate listening-room setting at a Black Mountain music venue. Expect a relaxed, story-driven acoustic set with close-up stage energy and barroom ambiance.View original

Late-night, award-winning open mic with a rotating mix of singer songwriters, acoustic covers, and spoken word in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect a supportive crowd, quick set changes, and plenty of local WNC talent.View original

African rhythm and global-fusion storytelling takes over the room as Ugandan musician Chinobay trades melodic lines on kora, kalimba, endongo, and talking drum with Jordan Scheffer’s warm, expressive vocals. A cross-continental musical conversation built on groove, tradition, and improvisational energy.View original

Late-night jazz sets led by accomplished keyboardist Brian Felix, backed by a tight trio. Expect adventurous improvisation and jazz rock edge in an intimate listening-room atmosphere.View original

Rotating open-mic sets from rising local performers, with each act taking a 15-minute slot or up to three songs. Expect a mixed-genre lineup in an intimate listening-room style night out.View original