
Earl Scruggs Music Festival-Battle of The Banjos
A live banjo showdown as the top three Earl Scruggs Music Festival online-competition finalists battle onstage for the final cut. Expect fast bluegrass picking and a lively brewery taproom crowd.
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High-energy bluegrass with a progressive rock and jam band edge, driven by rapid-fire picking, tight harmonies, and extended improvisation. The quintet hits an outdoor brewery stage for a summer night concert with craft beer flowing.

High-energy bluegrass with a progressive rock and jam band edge, driven by rapid-fire picking, tight harmonies, and extended improvisation. The quintet hits an outdoor brewery stage for a summer night concert with craft beer flowing.
High-energy bluegrass with a progressive rock and jam band edge, driven by rapid-fire picking, tight harmonies, and extended improvisation. The quintet hits an outdoor brewery stage for a summer night concert with craft beer flowing.

High-energy nine-piece ska set spanning six decades, from rocksteady and dancehall to two tone, third wave ska, and punk. Expect punchy horn lines, skanking rhythms, and a rowdy brewery crowd vibe.

High-energy nine-piece ska set spanning six decades, from rocksteady and dancehall to two tone, third wave ska, and punk. Expect punchy horn lines, skanking rhythms, and a rowdy brewery crowd vibe.
High-energy nine-piece ska set spanning six decades, from rocksteady and dancehall to two tone, third wave ska, and punk. Expect punchy horn lines, skanking rhythms, and a rowdy brewery crowd vibe.

New school reggae funk and soul grooves collide with funky vintage textures, electronic flourishes, and echoing horn lines built to thrill and chill. An early evening set in a brewery taproom with a lively, after-work vibe.

New school reggae funk and soul grooves collide with funky vintage textures, electronic flourishes, and echoing horn lines built to thrill and chill. An early evening set in a brewery taproom with a lively, after-work vibe.
New school reggae funk and soul grooves collide with funky vintage textures, electronic flourishes, and echoing horn lines built to thrill and chill. An early evening set in a brewery taproom with a lively, after-work vibe.

Southern rock and blues rock grooves from the Jamie McLean Band land in a high-energy brewpub setting with fresh pours and a lively late-night crowd. Expect gritty guitar leads, tight rhythm section drive, and dancing near the stage.

Southern rock and blues rock grooves from the Jamie McLean Band land in a high-energy brewpub setting with fresh pours and a lively late-night crowd. Expect gritty guitar leads, tight rhythm section drive, and dancing near the stage.
Southern rock and blues rock grooves from the Jamie McLean Band land in a high-energy brewpub setting with fresh pours and a lively late-night crowd. Expect gritty guitar leads, tight rhythm section drive, and dancing near the stage.

Mountain meets ocean in a Hawaiian-inspired set led by slide guitar master Billy Cardine, blending breezy island melodies with rootsy warmth. Catch the show at a brewery taproom for an easygoing summer evening.

Mountain meets ocean in a Hawaiian-inspired set led by slide guitar master Billy Cardine, blending breezy island melodies with rootsy warmth. Catch the show at a brewery taproom for an easygoing summer evening.
Mountain meets ocean in a Hawaiian-inspired set led by slide guitar master Billy Cardine, blending breezy island melodies with rootsy warmth. Catch the show at a brewery taproom for an easygoing summer evening.

Unplugged bluegrass jam night with fiddles, banjos, and guitars trading tunes in a craft-beer taproom. Bring an instrument or listen in; all skill levels welcome, with patio pickin’ on nice evenings.

Unplugged bluegrass jam night with fiddles, banjos, and guitars trading tunes in a craft-beer taproom. Bring an instrument or listen in; all skill levels welcome, with patio pickin’ on nice evenings.
Unplugged bluegrass jam night with fiddles, banjos, and guitars trading tunes in a craft-beer taproom. Bring an instrument or listen in; all skill levels welcome, with patio pickin’ on nice evenings.

A participatory old time jam with fiddles, banjos, and guitars taking turns on traditional tunes in a brewery taproom. Casual, community minded pickers and listeners gather late evening in Weaverville for acoustic tunes and pints.

A participatory old time jam with fiddles, banjos, and guitars taking turns on traditional tunes in a brewery taproom. Casual, community minded pickers and listeners gather late evening in Weaverville for acoustic tunes and pints.
A participatory old time jam with fiddles, banjos, and guitars taking turns on traditional tunes in a brewery taproom. Casual, community minded pickers and listeners gather late evening in Weaverville for acoustic tunes and pints.

High-energy rock night mixing classic rock staples, alternative rock cuts, and modern crowd-pleasers in a brewery setting. Expect loud singalongs, driving guitars, and a late-night concert vibe alongside fresh pints.

High-energy rock night mixing classic rock staples, alternative rock cuts, and modern crowd-pleasers in a brewery setting. Expect loud singalongs, driving guitars, and a late-night concert vibe alongside fresh pints.
High-energy rock night mixing classic rock staples, alternative rock cuts, and modern crowd-pleasers in a brewery setting. Expect loud singalongs, driving guitars, and a late-night concert vibe alongside fresh pints.

A welcoming bluegrass jam session with players trading fast picking and harmony vocals in a laid-back brewery taproom. Runs monthly on the first Wednesday evening and stays open to all skill levels, listeners included.

A welcoming bluegrass jam session with players trading fast picking and harmony vocals in a laid-back brewery taproom. Runs monthly on the first Wednesday evening and stays open to all skill levels, listeners included.
A welcoming bluegrass jam session with players trading fast picking and harmony vocals in a laid-back brewery taproom. Runs monthly on the first Wednesday evening and stays open to all skill levels, listeners included.

A five piece jam band of longtime childhood friends spins genre blending, extended groove driven sets in a spacious brewery taproom. Expect a laid back Sunday evening vibe with craft beer flowing and plenty of room to move.

A five piece jam band of longtime childhood friends spins genre blending, extended groove driven sets in a spacious brewery taproom. Expect a laid back Sunday evening vibe with craft beer flowing and plenty of room to move.
A five piece jam band of longtime childhood friends spins genre blending, extended groove driven sets in a spacious brewery taproom. Expect a laid back Sunday evening vibe with craft beer flowing and plenty of room to move.

Richly layered Americana songs with warm folk rock textures, weaving pedal steel and mandolin into cinematic, deeply personal storytelling. Set in a brewery taproom atmosphere suited for an easygoing early evening out.

Richly layered Americana songs with warm folk rock textures, weaving pedal steel and mandolin into cinematic, deeply personal storytelling. Set in a brewery taproom atmosphere suited for an easygoing early evening out.
Richly layered Americana songs with warm folk rock textures, weaving pedal steel and mandolin into cinematic, deeply personal storytelling. Set in a brewery taproom atmosphere suited for an easygoing early evening out.

High-energy bluegrass jam grooves from a tight trio rooted in the John Hartford Jam tradition, led by banjo and guitar brothers Will and Ben Saylor with bass-driven pocket. Expect Appalachian picking, improvisational stretches, and a lively brewery crowd.

High-energy bluegrass jam grooves from a tight trio rooted in the John Hartford Jam tradition, led by banjo and guitar brothers Will and Ben Saylor with bass-driven pocket. Expect Appalachian picking, improvisational stretches, and a lively brewery crowd.
High-energy bluegrass jam grooves from a tight trio rooted in the John Hartford Jam tradition, led by banjo and guitar brothers Will and Ben Saylor with bass-driven pocket. Expect Appalachian picking, improvisational stretches, and a lively brewery crowd.

A high-energy musical gumbo of New Orleans soul, Delta blues grit, middle-Americana roots, and New York City swagger. Late-night sets in a brewery taproom atmosphere built for dancing, beer in hand, and big-groove singalongs.

A high-energy musical gumbo of New Orleans soul, Delta blues grit, middle-Americana roots, and New York City swagger. Late-night sets in a brewery taproom atmosphere built for dancing, beer in hand, and big-groove singalongs.
A high-energy musical gumbo of New Orleans soul, Delta blues grit, middle-Americana roots, and New York City swagger. Late-night sets in a brewery taproom atmosphere built for dancing, beer in hand, and big-groove singalongs.

A late-night grass jam led by the Saylor Bros, with quick-fire picking, tight harmonies, and a casual sit-in vibe. Cold pints and a brewery taproom setting keep it social for players and listeners alike.

A late-night grass jam led by the Saylor Bros, with quick-fire picking, tight harmonies, and a casual sit-in vibe. Cold pints and a brewery taproom setting keep it social for players and listeners alike.
A late-night grass jam led by the Saylor Bros, with quick-fire picking, tight harmonies, and a casual sit-in vibe. Cold pints and a brewery taproom setting keep it social for players and listeners alike.

Texas psych rock that bends southern blues into hypnotic grooves and pulsing synth lines, building into sweaty, ecstatic peaks. A late-night brewery show with immersive, dance-forward energy that sticks with you after the lights come up.

Texas psych rock that bends southern blues into hypnotic grooves and pulsing synth lines, building into sweaty, ecstatic peaks. A late-night brewery show with immersive, dance-forward energy that sticks with you after the lights come up.
Texas psych rock that bends southern blues into hypnotic grooves and pulsing synth lines, building into sweaty, ecstatic peaks. A late-night brewery show with immersive, dance-forward energy that sticks with you after the lights come up.

Smooth, warm vocals glide through original tunes and refreshed covers, blending classic vocal elegance with 60s pop nostalgia. Set in a brewery taproom for a laid back late evening hang with pints in hand.

Smooth, warm vocals glide through original tunes and refreshed covers, blending classic vocal elegance with 60s pop nostalgia. Set in a brewery taproom for a laid back late evening hang with pints in hand.
Smooth, warm vocals glide through original tunes and refreshed covers, blending classic vocal elegance with 60s pop nostalgia. Set in a brewery taproom for a laid back late evening hang with pints in hand.

Friday-night brewery sets in New Belgium’s Asheville taproom with a rotating lineup throughout spring to fall. Expect an upbeat, crowd-friendly atmosphere with beer flowing late and bands like The Resonant Rogues in the mix.

Friday-night brewery sets in New Belgium’s Asheville taproom with a rotating lineup throughout spring to fall. Expect an upbeat, crowd-friendly atmosphere with beer flowing late and bands like The Resonant Rogues in the mix.
Friday-night brewery sets in New Belgium’s Asheville taproom with a rotating lineup throughout spring to fall. Expect an upbeat, crowd-friendly atmosphere with beer flowing late and bands like The Resonant Rogues in the mix.

Traditional Balkan, Turkish, and Middle Eastern melodies collide with a rock and roll edge for a high-energy, dancey set. Expect driving rhythms and folk instrumentation in a lively brewery taproom late-night atmosphere.

Traditional Balkan, Turkish, and Middle Eastern melodies collide with a rock and roll edge for a high-energy, dancey set. Expect driving rhythms and folk instrumentation in a lively brewery taproom late-night atmosphere.
Traditional Balkan, Turkish, and Middle Eastern melodies collide with a rock and roll edge for a high-energy, dancey set. Expect driving rhythms and folk instrumentation in a lively brewery taproom late-night atmosphere.

Traditional bluegrass tunes driven by banjo rolls, fiddle leads, and upright bass in an intimate wine bar setting. Sip by-the-glass pours while toe-tapping through a high-energy stringband set.

Traditional bluegrass tunes driven by banjo rolls, fiddle leads, and upright bass in an intimate wine bar setting. Sip by-the-glass pours while toe-tapping through a high-energy stringband set.
Traditional bluegrass tunes driven by banjo rolls, fiddle leads, and upright bass in an intimate wine bar setting. Sip by-the-glass pours while toe-tapping through a high-energy stringband set.

Blues-forward sets and a high-energy bar vibe take over a brewery taproom for a late-night hang. Expect guitar-driven grooves, cold craft pours, and a lively crowd at Highland Brewing.

Blues-forward sets and a high-energy bar vibe take over a brewery taproom for a late-night hang. Expect guitar-driven grooves, cold craft pours, and a lively crowd at Highland Brewing.
Blues-forward sets and a high-energy bar vibe take over a brewery taproom for a late-night hang. Expect guitar-driven grooves, cold craft pours, and a lively crowd at Highland Brewing.