
Jack’s Traditional Irish/Celtic Jam Session
A long-running Sunday trad session fills the pub stage with fiddles, flutes, whistles, and bodhrán-style rhythms as local WNC players trade Celtic reels and jigs into the evening. Set in a lively English Irish pub atmosphere with pints and Irish coffee.
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Traditional Irish and Celtic tunes spill from a rotating circle of WNC musicians jamming on the pub stage, blending fiddles, whistles, and driving rhythm into a lively Sunday session. Best paired with a pint or an afternoon Irish coffee in the classic English Irish pub atmosphere downtown.

Traditional Irish and Celtic tunes spill from a rotating circle of WNC musicians jamming on the pub stage, blending fiddles, whistles, and driving rhythm into a lively Sunday session. Best paired with a pint or an afternoon Irish coffee in the classic English Irish pub atmosphere downtown.
Traditional Irish and Celtic tunes spill from a rotating circle of WNC musicians jamming on the pub stage, blending fiddles, whistles, and driving rhythm into a lively Sunday session. Best paired with a pint or an afternoon Irish coffee in the classic English Irish pub atmosphere downtown.

Celtic-leaning traditional Irish tunes fill a downtown pub as skilled players from across Western North Carolina trade jigs, reels, and slow airs. A casual session vibe invites listening, toe-tapping, and community connection.

Celtic-leaning traditional Irish tunes fill a downtown pub as skilled players from across Western North Carolina trade jigs, reels, and slow airs. A casual session vibe invites listening, toe-tapping, and community connection.
Celtic-leaning traditional Irish tunes fill a downtown pub as skilled players from across Western North Carolina trade jigs, reels, and slow airs. A casual session vibe invites listening, toe-tapping, and community connection.

Celtic tunes and traditional Irish melodies fill a cozy downtown pub as local and visiting musicians trade reels, jigs, and ballads. Expect an informal session vibe with acoustic instrumentation and a lively pint-in-hand atmosphere.

Celtic tunes and traditional Irish melodies fill a cozy downtown pub as local and visiting musicians trade reels, jigs, and ballads. Expect an informal session vibe with acoustic instrumentation and a lively pint-in-hand atmosphere.
Celtic tunes and traditional Irish melodies fill a cozy downtown pub as local and visiting musicians trade reels, jigs, and ballads. Expect an informal session vibe with acoustic instrumentation and a lively pint-in-hand atmosphere.

Old-time mountain and folk tunes spill through a cozy downtown pub as musicians trade traditional melodies in an informal jam. Expect a communal, acoustic string-driven atmosphere rooted in Appalachian tradition.

Old-time mountain and folk tunes spill through a cozy downtown pub as musicians trade traditional melodies in an informal jam. Expect a communal, acoustic string-driven atmosphere rooted in Appalachian tradition.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes spill through a cozy downtown pub as musicians trade traditional melodies in an informal jam. Expect a communal, acoustic string-driven atmosphere rooted in Appalachian tradition.

Old-time mountain and folk tunes ring out in an intimate pub session with fiddles, banjos, and guitars trading melodies. A casual community jam vibe makes it welcoming for pickers and listeners alike.

Old-time mountain and folk tunes ring out in an intimate pub session with fiddles, banjos, and guitars trading melodies. A casual community jam vibe makes it welcoming for pickers and listeners alike.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes ring out in an intimate pub session with fiddles, banjos, and guitars trading melodies. A casual community jam vibe makes it welcoming for pickers and listeners alike.

A high-energy bluegrass jam fills a longtime downtown pub with rapid-fire picking and crowd-pleasing tunes, drawing standout musicians from across Western North Carolina. Bring an instrument for the 9:30–11:30pm session and grab $1-off bourbons.

A high-energy bluegrass jam fills a longtime downtown pub with rapid-fire picking and crowd-pleasing tunes, drawing standout musicians from across Western North Carolina. Bring an instrument for the 9:30–11:30pm session and grab $1-off bourbons.
A high-energy bluegrass jam fills a longtime downtown pub with rapid-fire picking and crowd-pleasing tunes, drawing standout musicians from across Western North Carolina. Bring an instrument for the 9:30–11:30pm session and grab $1-off bourbons.

An informal Irish trad pub session fills the room with quick reels and jigs, led by fiddles, flutes, and bodhran-style rhythms. Drop in to listen or play along in a lively late-night community hang.

An informal Irish trad pub session fills the room with quick reels and jigs, led by fiddles, flutes, and bodhran-style rhythms. Drop in to listen or play along in a lively late-night community hang.
An informal Irish trad pub session fills the room with quick reels and jigs, led by fiddles, flutes, and bodhran-style rhythms. Drop in to listen or play along in a lively late-night community hang.

High-energy bluegrass sets from top Western North Carolina pickers, then the stage opens up for a community jam around 9:30 pm. Expect fast fiddle lines, tight harmonies, and plenty of instrument swapping in a cozy pub.

High-energy bluegrass sets from top Western North Carolina pickers, then the stage opens up for a community jam around 9:30 pm. Expect fast fiddle lines, tight harmonies, and plenty of instrument swapping in a cozy pub.
High-energy bluegrass sets from top Western North Carolina pickers, then the stage opens up for a community jam around 9:30 pm. Expect fast fiddle lines, tight harmonies, and plenty of instrument swapping in a cozy pub.

Toe tappin’ bluegrass sets by Asheville musicians pair with a laid back Sunday brunch at a downtown pub. Expect spirited acoustic picking and a midday crowd gathering for tunes and plates at noon.

Toe tappin’ bluegrass sets by Asheville musicians pair with a laid back Sunday brunch at a downtown pub. Expect spirited acoustic picking and a midday crowd gathering for tunes and plates at noon.
Toe tappin’ bluegrass sets by Asheville musicians pair with a laid back Sunday brunch at a downtown pub. Expect spirited acoustic picking and a midday crowd gathering for tunes and plates at noon.

Lively old-time mountain string band set powered by fiddle, guitars, upright bass, and banjo uke, played in traditional Appalachian roots style. The downtown English-style pub pours brews alongside an energetic early-evening crowd.

Lively old-time mountain string band set powered by fiddle, guitars, upright bass, and banjo uke, played in traditional Appalachian roots style. The downtown English-style pub pours brews alongside an energetic early-evening crowd.
Lively old-time mountain string band set powered by fiddle, guitars, upright bass, and banjo uke, played in traditional Appalachian roots style. The downtown English-style pub pours brews alongside an energetic early-evening crowd.

A weekly open jam on the taproom stage where any musician can sit in alongside rotating guest hosts and touring players. Expect a relaxed, community hang with pints flowing before the 6:30pm start and no cover.

A weekly open jam on the taproom stage where any musician can sit in alongside rotating guest hosts and touring players. Expect a relaxed, community hang with pints flowing before the 6:30pm start and no cover.
A weekly open jam on the taproom stage where any musician can sit in alongside rotating guest hosts and touring players. Expect a relaxed, community hang with pints flowing before the 6:30pm start and no cover.

Drop in for a free, come-as-you-are Sunday evening jam on the taproom stage where anyone can sit in with rotating hosts and touring artists. Beer pours from 2pm, a food truck rolls in at 4pm, and the music kicks off at 6:30pm.

Drop in for a free, come-as-you-are Sunday evening jam on the taproom stage where anyone can sit in with rotating hosts and touring artists. Beer pours from 2pm, a food truck rolls in at 4pm, and the music kicks off at 6:30pm.
Drop in for a free, come-as-you-are Sunday evening jam on the taproom stage where anyone can sit in with rotating hosts and touring artists. Beer pours from 2pm, a food truck rolls in at 4pm, and the music kicks off at 6:30pm.

Old-time Appalachian acoustic jam fills the room with fiddle, banjo, and guitar, welcoming both listeners and pickers into a casual circle. Tips support the Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians program and regional music education.

Old-time Appalachian acoustic jam fills the room with fiddle, banjo, and guitar, welcoming both listeners and pickers into a casual circle. Tips support the Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians program and regional music education.
Old-time Appalachian acoustic jam fills the room with fiddle, banjo, and guitar, welcoming both listeners and pickers into a casual circle. Tips support the Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians program and regional music education.

An open jam night on the taproom stage where local players and touring artists trade solos and backline, with anyone welcome to sit in. Free, community-driven Sunday tradition with pints flowing at the brewery.

An open jam night on the taproom stage where local players and touring artists trade solos and backline, with anyone welcome to sit in. Free, community-driven Sunday tradition with pints flowing at the brewery.
An open jam night on the taproom stage where local players and touring artists trade solos and backline, with anyone welcome to sit in. Free, community-driven Sunday tradition with pints flowing at the brewery.

An unplugged bluegrass jam where pickers trade fiddle tunes and three chord standards in a brewery taproom, with spillover onto the patio on fair weather nights. Bring your instrument for an all levels, community style circle session alongside craft ales.

An unplugged bluegrass jam where pickers trade fiddle tunes and three chord standards in a brewery taproom, with spillover onto the patio on fair weather nights. Bring your instrument for an all levels, community style circle session alongside craft ales.
An unplugged bluegrass jam where pickers trade fiddle tunes and three chord standards in a brewery taproom, with spillover onto the patio on fair weather nights. Bring your instrument for an all levels, community style circle session alongside craft ales.

Traditional blues and swing grooves build from slow-burn ballads into full-alarm rockin’ blues, led by Peggy Ratusz and an all-star Asheville band. Expect danceable rhythms, gritty vocals, and high-energy pub-stage heat late night.

Traditional blues and swing grooves build from slow-burn ballads into full-alarm rockin’ blues, led by Peggy Ratusz and an all-star Asheville band. Expect danceable rhythms, gritty vocals, and high-energy pub-stage heat late night.
Traditional blues and swing grooves build from slow-burn ballads into full-alarm rockin’ blues, led by Peggy Ratusz and an all-star Asheville band. Expect danceable rhythms, gritty vocals, and high-energy pub-stage heat late night.

Lively old-time string band tunes led by fiddle, banjo uke, melody and rhythm guitars, and bass in a cozy downtown pub. A Saturday afternoon set anchored by five veteran women players steeped in Appalachian tradition.

Lively old-time string band tunes led by fiddle, banjo uke, melody and rhythm guitars, and bass in a cozy downtown pub. A Saturday afternoon set anchored by five veteran women players steeped in Appalachian tradition.
Lively old-time string band tunes led by fiddle, banjo uke, melody and rhythm guitars, and bass in a cozy downtown pub. A Saturday afternoon set anchored by five veteran women players steeped in Appalachian tradition.

Lively Irish trad session jam where fiddles, flutes, whistles, and bodhrán-style rhythms trade reels and jigs with fellow music enthusiasts. Casual, come-and-play atmosphere in a brewery taproom with room for listeners too.

Lively Irish trad session jam where fiddles, flutes, whistles, and bodhrán-style rhythms trade reels and jigs with fellow music enthusiasts. Casual, come-and-play atmosphere in a brewery taproom with room for listeners too.
Lively Irish trad session jam where fiddles, flutes, whistles, and bodhrán-style rhythms trade reels and jigs with fellow music enthusiasts. Casual, come-and-play atmosphere in a brewery taproom with room for listeners too.

A late-night bluegrass jam where pickers trade breaks on fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar, and upright bass in a lively, participatory circle. Expect an informal, come-and-play atmosphere with classic mountain standards and spontaneous harmonies.

A late-night bluegrass jam where pickers trade breaks on fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar, and upright bass in a lively, participatory circle. Expect an informal, come-and-play atmosphere with classic mountain standards and spontaneous harmonies.
A late-night bluegrass jam where pickers trade breaks on fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar, and upright bass in a lively, participatory circle. Expect an informal, come-and-play atmosphere with classic mountain standards and spontaneous harmonies.