
Irish Session
Irish traditional tunes flow in a pub-style session with fiddles, flutes, whistles, and bodhrán rhythms. A late-night, come-and-go vibe that welcomes listeners and capable players for lively reels and jigs.
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A traditional Irish pub session brings together rotating players for lively reels and jigs in a cozy bar setting. Held twice monthly on second and fourth Wednesdays, it’s a late evening hang for listeners and musicians alike.

A traditional Irish pub session brings together rotating players for lively reels and jigs in a cozy bar setting. Held twice monthly on second and fourth Wednesdays, it’s a late evening hang for listeners and musicians alike.
A traditional Irish pub session brings together rotating players for lively reels and jigs in a cozy bar setting. Held twice monthly on second and fourth Wednesdays, it’s a late evening hang for listeners and musicians alike.

Celtic reels and jigs fill a downtown pub as rotating musicians from WNC and beyond trade tunes in a traditional Irish session. Expect a casual, community-driven night of acoustic ensemble playing and listening.

Celtic reels and jigs fill a downtown pub as rotating musicians from WNC and beyond trade tunes in a traditional Irish session. Expect a casual, community-driven night of acoustic ensemble playing and listening.
Celtic reels and jigs fill a downtown pub as rotating musicians from WNC and beyond trade tunes in a traditional Irish session. Expect a casual, community-driven night of acoustic ensemble playing and listening.

An informal Irish trad jam where fiddles, flutes, whistles, and bodhráns trade tunes in a cozy brewery taproom. Drop in to play along or listen while local musicians swap reels and jigs.

An informal Irish trad jam where fiddles, flutes, whistles, and bodhráns trade tunes in a cozy brewery taproom. Drop in to play along or listen while local musicians swap reels and jigs.
An informal Irish trad jam where fiddles, flutes, whistles, and bodhráns trade tunes in a cozy brewery taproom. Drop in to play along or listen while local musicians swap reels and jigs.

Virtuosic Celtic fiddle and cello duets blend Scottish dance tunes, lyrical slow airs, and percussive groove in an intimate listening-room setting. A late-night set built for close attention, toe-tapping rhythm, and acoustic sparkle.

Virtuosic Celtic fiddle and cello duets blend Scottish dance tunes, lyrical slow airs, and percussive groove in an intimate listening-room setting. A late-night set built for close attention, toe-tapping rhythm, and acoustic sparkle.
Virtuosic Celtic fiddle and cello duets blend Scottish dance tunes, lyrical slow airs, and percussive groove in an intimate listening-room setting. A late-night set built for close attention, toe-tapping rhythm, and acoustic sparkle.

Appalachian old time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy downtown pub for an informal jam session. Expect fiddles and banjos in a communal, listen or play along atmosphere.

Appalachian old time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy downtown pub for an informal jam session. Expect fiddles and banjos in a communal, listen or play along atmosphere.
Appalachian old time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy downtown pub for an informal jam session. Expect fiddles and banjos in a communal, listen or play along atmosphere.

Traditional Irish and Celtic tunes take over the pub stage in a long-running Sunday session, with WNC players trading reels, jigs, and ballads well into the evening. Lively English Irish pub atmosphere with pints and Irish coffee in a downtown hot spot.

Traditional Irish and Celtic tunes take over the pub stage in a long-running Sunday session, with WNC players trading reels, jigs, and ballads well into the evening. Lively English Irish pub atmosphere with pints and Irish coffee in a downtown hot spot.
Traditional Irish and Celtic tunes take over the pub stage in a long-running Sunday session, with WNC players trading reels, jigs, and ballads well into the evening. Lively English Irish pub atmosphere with pints and Irish coffee in a downtown hot spot.

Late-night jam session blending straight-ahead jazz standards with contemporary improvisation in an intimate listening-room setting. Rotating UNCA players and local guests trade solos, sit in, and build a communal stage vibe.

Late-night jam session blending straight-ahead jazz standards with contemporary improvisation in an intimate listening-room setting. Rotating UNCA players and local guests trade solos, sit in, and build a communal stage vibe.
Late-night jam session blending straight-ahead jazz standards with contemporary improvisation in an intimate listening-room setting. Rotating UNCA players and local guests trade solos, sit in, and build a communal stage vibe.

A participatory circle jam of traditional Appalachian folk tunes with fiddles, banjos, and guitars—drop in to play along or kick back and listen. Community-heavy, late-night vibe in a casual brewery bar setting.

A participatory circle jam of traditional Appalachian folk tunes with fiddles, banjos, and guitars—drop in to play along or kick back and listen. Community-heavy, late-night vibe in a casual brewery bar setting.
A participatory circle jam of traditional Appalachian folk tunes with fiddles, banjos, and guitars—drop in to play along or kick back and listen. Community-heavy, late-night vibe in a casual brewery bar setting.

Lively Irish traditional session with jigs and reels where musicians trade tunes and anyone can jump in with an instrument or voice. Dancing, pints, and casual pub camaraderie fill a brewery taproom on a monthly Tuesday night.

Lively Irish traditional session with jigs and reels where musicians trade tunes and anyone can jump in with an instrument or voice. Dancing, pints, and casual pub camaraderie fill a brewery taproom on a monthly Tuesday night.
Lively Irish traditional session with jigs and reels where musicians trade tunes and anyone can jump in with an instrument or voice. Dancing, pints, and casual pub camaraderie fill a brewery taproom on a monthly Tuesday night.

Cozy neighborhood bar hosts an open mic night for acoustic guitars, storytelling, and spoken word; performers sign up on arrival while a supportive crowd fuels intimate evening showcases of local talent.

Cozy neighborhood bar hosts an open mic night for acoustic guitars, storytelling, and spoken word; performers sign up on arrival while a supportive crowd fuels intimate evening showcases of local talent.
Cozy neighborhood bar hosts an open mic night for acoustic guitars, storytelling, and spoken word; performers sign up on arrival while a supportive crowd fuels intimate evening showcases of local talent.

Late night Irish traditional session led by Tim Griffin in Turgua Brewing’s taproom, with lively reels, jigs, and acoustic fiddle, flute, and guitar interplay—open to musicians and energetic listeners.

Late night Irish traditional session led by Tim Griffin in Turgua Brewing’s taproom, with lively reels, jigs, and acoustic fiddle, flute, and guitar interplay—open to musicians and energetic listeners.
Late night Irish traditional session led by Tim Griffin in Turgua Brewing’s taproom, with lively reels, jigs, and acoustic fiddle, flute, and guitar interplay—open to musicians and energetic listeners.

Late-night blues jam featuring electric guitar, harmonica, and shuffle grooves; drop-in musicians and listeners gather in a smoky, barroom setting for loose improvisation, open slots, and classic blues singalongs.

Late-night blues jam featuring electric guitar, harmonica, and shuffle grooves; drop-in musicians and listeners gather in a smoky, barroom setting for loose improvisation, open slots, and classic blues singalongs.
Late-night blues jam featuring electric guitar, harmonica, and shuffle grooves; drop-in musicians and listeners gather in a smoky, barroom setting for loose improvisation, open slots, and classic blues singalongs.

Flamenco rhythms collide with Appalachian roots in an energetic evening of Spanish guitar, handclaps, and percussive footwork. Expect a lively, late-day crowd vibe in an intimate listening room turned dance floor.

Flamenco rhythms collide with Appalachian roots in an energetic evening of Spanish guitar, handclaps, and percussive footwork. Expect a lively, late-day crowd vibe in an intimate listening room turned dance floor.
Flamenco rhythms collide with Appalachian roots in an energetic evening of Spanish guitar, handclaps, and percussive footwork. Expect a lively, late-day crowd vibe in an intimate listening room turned dance floor.

Traditional Irish session led by Cailen Campbell with lively pub-style reels and jigs on acoustic instruments. A recurring 2nd and 4th Thursday gathering in a brewery taproom for listening, playing along, and community vibes.

Traditional Irish session led by Cailen Campbell with lively pub-style reels and jigs on acoustic instruments. A recurring 2nd and 4th Thursday gathering in a brewery taproom for listening, playing along, and community vibes.
Traditional Irish session led by Cailen Campbell with lively pub-style reels and jigs on acoustic instruments. A recurring 2nd and 4th Thursday gathering in a brewery taproom for listening, playing along, and community vibes.

Participatory old time jam sessions bring Appalachian fiddle, banjo, and guitar tunes into a lively English Irish style downtown pub. Pair a pint and dinner with a rotating cast of local WNC pickers from 5–9pm.

Participatory old time jam sessions bring Appalachian fiddle, banjo, and guitar tunes into a lively English Irish style downtown pub. Pair a pint and dinner with a rotating cast of local WNC pickers from 5–9pm.
Participatory old time jam sessions bring Appalachian fiddle, banjo, and guitar tunes into a lively English Irish style downtown pub. Pair a pint and dinner with a rotating cast of local WNC pickers from 5–9pm.

Low-lit legendary open mic showcasing singer-songwriters and surprise acts—original songs, covers, guitar and piano—each performer takes a 15 minute (or three-song) slot for intimate, up-and-coming talent.

Low-lit legendary open mic showcasing singer-songwriters and surprise acts—original songs, covers, guitar and piano—each performer takes a 15 minute (or three-song) slot for intimate, up-and-coming talent.
Low-lit legendary open mic showcasing singer-songwriters and surprise acts—original songs, covers, guitar and piano—each performer takes a 15 minute (or three-song) slot for intimate, up-and-coming talent.

Celtic and traditional folk tunes led by acclaimed guitarist Robin Bullock, blending nimble fingerstyle melodies with rootsy storytelling. Set in an intimate listening room setting for a late-night concert vibe.

Celtic and traditional folk tunes led by acclaimed guitarist Robin Bullock, blending nimble fingerstyle melodies with rootsy storytelling. Set in an intimate listening room setting for a late-night concert vibe.
Celtic and traditional folk tunes led by acclaimed guitarist Robin Bullock, blending nimble fingerstyle melodies with rootsy storytelling. Set in an intimate listening room setting for a late-night concert vibe.

Rotating sets of old time fiddle tunes and traditional mountain songs in a relaxed, participatory jam format. A weekly community meetup for players and listeners to share Appalachian roots music together.

Rotating sets of old time fiddle tunes and traditional mountain songs in a relaxed, participatory jam format. A weekly community meetup for players and listeners to share Appalachian roots music together.
Rotating sets of old time fiddle tunes and traditional mountain songs in a relaxed, participatory jam format. A weekly community meetup for players and listeners to share Appalachian roots music together.

Unplugged bluegrass jam session with fiddles, banjos, mandolins, and guitars swapping tunes in a craft brewery taproom. Bring an instrument or listen in; patio pickin’ happens on nice evenings and beginners are welcome.

Unplugged bluegrass jam session with fiddles, banjos, mandolins, and guitars swapping tunes in a craft brewery taproom. Bring an instrument or listen in; patio pickin’ happens on nice evenings and beginners are welcome.
Unplugged bluegrass jam session with fiddles, banjos, mandolins, and guitars swapping tunes in a craft brewery taproom. Bring an instrument or listen in; patio pickin’ happens on nice evenings and beginners are welcome.