Irish Session

Lively Irish traditional tunes ripple through a late-night pub session with fiddles, flutes, and bodhrán rhythms. Expect an informal, community-driven circle where musicians trade reels and jigs and listeners soak in the craic.View original

Celtic session tunes fill a cozy downtown pub as rotating musicians from Western North Carolina and beyond trade traditional Irish melodies and spirited reels in an informal, come as you are atmosphere.View original

A long-running Sunday Irish session fills the pub stage with fiddles, flutes, and steady bodhrán rhythms as local WNC players trade traditional Celtic tunes. Grab a pint or Irish coffee in a lively English-Irish atmosphere that often rolls into the evening.View original

Raw, rootsy blues jam night that starts as a stripped back front porch acoustic circle before turning up into a plugged in stage jam. A community driven, come play or listen atmosphere keeps classic blues traditions alive.View original

Raw community blues night that starts as a stripped back acoustic front porch style circle jam, then shifts into a plugged in electric set that turns up the heat. Bring an instrument or listen in for rootsy, tradition minded grooves.View original

Late-night bluegrass jam with fast flatpicking, tight harmonies, and plenty of room for musicians to trade breaks. A casual, community-minded gathering in an intimate listening room for pickers and fans alike.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

A participatory bluegrass jam anchored by the Jacktown Ramblers sound—driving banjo rolls, fiddle leads, and tight three part harmonies. Pickers and listeners gather for an informal, community minded late night session.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

Late-night jazz jam led by Dr. Bill Bares with rotating sit-ins and open improvisation. Expect standards, adventurous solos, and a lively listening-room vibe where players and audience feed off the energy.View original

Pint-in-hand singalong night blending classic hymns and rootsy acoustic accompaniment in a warm brewpub setting. A communal, late-night vibe where voices rise together over clinking glasses.View original

Pulsing West African afro rhythm from the Diali Cissokho Trio, led by shimmering kora lines and tight hand percussion. An energetic roots-fusion set in an intimate listening-room style bar for a lively night out.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

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

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

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

Lively Irish trad session jam where local players trade reels, jigs, and folk melodies in a casual circle. Bring an instrument or listen with a pint in a laid-back brewery taproom atmosphere.View original

Late-night set in an intimate listening room with a songwriter-forward vibe and close-up stage energy. Ideal for a relaxed but lively night out in Black Mountain with drinks and attentive crowds.View original

Rootsy americana and “bluesgrass” originals led by Elizabeth McCorvey on fiddle, banjo, cello, and vocals, blending soulful storytelling with string-driven textures. A monthly legacy session centered on connection, community, and uplifting local soul artists.View original

Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy downtown pub in a participatory jam atmosphere. Expect fiddles, banjos, and guitars swapping traditional melodies late into the evening.View original