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Rotating jazz musicians trade spontaneous solos and tight ensemble grooves, curated by Steven Alvarez. Improvisational energy fills an intimate Irish pub setting in downtown Asheville for a late-night hang.
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Rotating jazz musicians trade improvisational solos and tight ensemble grooves in an intimate downtown Irish pub. Curated by Steven Alvarez, the night leans spontaneous, lively, and late.

Rotating jazz musicians trade improvisational solos and tight ensemble grooves in an intimate downtown Irish pub. Curated by Steven Alvarez, the night leans spontaneous, lively, and late.
Rotating jazz musicians trade improvisational solos and tight ensemble grooves in an intimate downtown Irish pub. Curated by Steven Alvarez, the night leans spontaneous, lively, and late.

Adventurous jazz meets chamber textures as composer-bandleader Michael Jefry Stevens leads the Creative Strings Orchestra through bold ensemble writing and open-ended improvisation in an intimate late-night listening room.

Adventurous jazz meets chamber textures as composer-bandleader Michael Jefry Stevens leads the Creative Strings Orchestra through bold ensemble writing and open-ended improvisation in an intimate late-night listening room.
Adventurous jazz meets chamber textures as composer-bandleader Michael Jefry Stevens leads the Creative Strings Orchestra through bold ensemble writing and open-ended improvisation in an intimate late-night listening room.

Celtic-inflected Irish traditional tunes fill a downtown pub as rotating WNC musicians trade reels and jigs in an informal session. Expect a lively, come and go atmosphere with community players and listeners.

Celtic-inflected Irish traditional tunes fill a downtown pub as rotating WNC musicians trade reels and jigs in an informal session. Expect a lively, come and go atmosphere with community players and listeners.
Celtic-inflected Irish traditional tunes fill a downtown pub as rotating WNC musicians trade reels and jigs in an informal session. Expect a lively, come and go atmosphere with community players and listeners.

Late-night midweek jazz sets in an intimate cocktail-forward taproom, blending swing and modern improvisation. A relaxed, after-hours hang for listening, sipping, and soaking up Asheville’s local jazz scene.

Late-night midweek jazz sets in an intimate cocktail-forward taproom, blending swing and modern improvisation. A relaxed, after-hours hang for listening, sipping, and soaking up Asheville’s local jazz scene.
Late-night midweek jazz sets in an intimate cocktail-forward taproom, blending swing and modern improvisation. A relaxed, after-hours hang for listening, sipping, and soaking up Asheville’s local jazz scene.

Hot jazz standards and swing-era grooves fill an intimate downtown wine bar, pairing upbeat horn lines and rhythmic drive with curated pours and a relaxed late-night vibe.

Hot jazz standards and swing-era grooves fill an intimate downtown wine bar, pairing upbeat horn lines and rhythmic drive with curated pours and a relaxed late-night vibe.
Hot jazz standards and swing-era grooves fill an intimate downtown wine bar, pairing upbeat horn lines and rhythmic drive with curated pours and a relaxed late-night vibe.

Big band jazz fills an intimate cabaret style room with punchy brass hits, sax section harmonies, and driving rhythm. Expect classic swing era energy and danceable arrangements in a late night listening set.

Big band jazz fills an intimate cabaret style room with punchy brass hits, sax section harmonies, and driving rhythm. Expect classic swing era energy and danceable arrangements in a late night listening set.
Big band jazz fills an intimate cabaret style room with punchy brass hits, sax section harmonies, and driving rhythm. Expect classic swing era energy and danceable arrangements in a late night listening set.

A late-night jazz showcase spotlighting standout regional vocalists alongside UNCA faculty players and surprise guest artists. Dr. Bill Bares anchors the set with piano, bringing bandstand energy and an educator’s touch.

A late-night jazz showcase spotlighting standout regional vocalists alongside UNCA faculty players and surprise guest artists. Dr. Bill Bares anchors the set with piano, bringing bandstand energy and an educator’s touch.
A late-night jazz showcase spotlighting standout regional vocalists alongside UNCA faculty players and surprise guest artists. Dr. Bill Bares anchors the set with piano, bringing bandstand energy and an educator’s touch.

A long-running Sunday traditional Irish and Celtic pub session with local WNC musicians trading reels and jigs on the stage, stretching from late afternoon into the night. Expect a lively English Irish vibe with pints and Irish coffee in a downtown hot spot.

A long-running Sunday traditional Irish and Celtic pub session with local WNC musicians trading reels and jigs on the stage, stretching from late afternoon into the night. Expect a lively English Irish vibe with pints and Irish coffee in a downtown hot spot.
A long-running Sunday traditional Irish and Celtic pub session with local WNC musicians trading reels and jigs on the stage, stretching from late afternoon into the night. Expect a lively English Irish vibe with pints and Irish coffee in a downtown hot spot.

Celtic pub-session energy with Irish and Scottish tunes blended into Appalachian roots, driven by fiddles, whistles, mandolins, bodhran, and guitar. A lively early-evening set from a longtime Western North Carolina favorite.

Celtic pub-session energy with Irish and Scottish tunes blended into Appalachian roots, driven by fiddles, whistles, mandolins, bodhran, and guitar. A lively early-evening set from a longtime Western North Carolina favorite.
Celtic pub-session energy with Irish and Scottish tunes blended into Appalachian roots, driven by fiddles, whistles, mandolins, bodhran, and guitar. A lively early-evening set from a longtime Western North Carolina favorite.

Late-night quintet performance in a brewpub setting, pairing craft beer pours with tight ensemble interplay and an intimate barroom vibe. Ideal for music-forward nightlife in Weaverville.

Late-night quintet performance in a brewpub setting, pairing craft beer pours with tight ensemble interplay and an intimate barroom vibe. Ideal for music-forward nightlife in Weaverville.
Late-night quintet performance in a brewpub setting, pairing craft beer pours with tight ensemble interplay and an intimate barroom vibe. Ideal for music-forward nightlife in Weaverville.

Big band jazz night with the Asheville Jazz Orchestra delivering swinging horn lines, tight sax harmonies, and punchy rhythm-section grooves in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect classic swing and modern big band arrangements with a lively, dance-ready vibe.

Big band jazz night with the Asheville Jazz Orchestra delivering swinging horn lines, tight sax harmonies, and punchy rhythm-section grooves in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect classic swing and modern big band arrangements with a lively, dance-ready vibe.
Big band jazz night with the Asheville Jazz Orchestra delivering swinging horn lines, tight sax harmonies, and punchy rhythm-section grooves in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect classic swing and modern big band arrangements with a lively, dance-ready vibe.

A late-night Monday mashup in a West Asheville brewpub built for post-weekend hangs, with an energetic bar vibe and rotating entertainment focus. Ideal for locals looking for a low-pressure social night out.

A late-night Monday mashup in a West Asheville brewpub built for post-weekend hangs, with an energetic bar vibe and rotating entertainment focus. Ideal for locals looking for a low-pressure social night out.
A late-night Monday mashup in a West Asheville brewpub built for post-weekend hangs, with an energetic bar vibe and rotating entertainment focus. Ideal for locals looking for a low-pressure social night out.

Charismatic five piece performing classic soul, blues, and R&B standards with gritty vocals, warm horn lines, and driving rhythm; seasoned Asheville and Atlanta veterans deliver crowd pleasing covers in an intimate downtown pub setting.

Charismatic five piece performing classic soul, blues, and R&B standards with gritty vocals, warm horn lines, and driving rhythm; seasoned Asheville and Atlanta veterans deliver crowd pleasing covers in an intimate downtown pub setting.
Charismatic five piece performing classic soul, blues, and R&B standards with gritty vocals, warm horn lines, and driving rhythm; seasoned Asheville and Atlanta veterans deliver crowd pleasing covers in an intimate downtown pub setting.

Jazz-forward piano-led grooves and improvisation in a brewery taproom setting, anchored by tight rhythm-section interplay and dynamic solos. A late-night set for craft beer sippers who want soulful, modern jazz energy.

Jazz-forward piano-led grooves and improvisation in a brewery taproom setting, anchored by tight rhythm-section interplay and dynamic solos. A late-night set for craft beer sippers who want soulful, modern jazz energy.
Jazz-forward piano-led grooves and improvisation in a brewery taproom setting, anchored by tight rhythm-section interplay and dynamic solos. A late-night set for craft beer sippers who want soulful, modern jazz energy.

Explosive, fun soaked traditional jazz from Asheville’s Firecracker Jazz Band, channeling street corner swing and secret speakeasy energy. A late night brewpub show with festival tested polish and crowd stirring improvisation.

Explosive, fun soaked traditional jazz from Asheville’s Firecracker Jazz Band, channeling street corner swing and secret speakeasy energy. A late night brewpub show with festival tested polish and crowd stirring improvisation.
Explosive, fun soaked traditional jazz from Asheville’s Firecracker Jazz Band, channeling street corner swing and secret speakeasy energy. A late night brewpub show with festival tested polish and crowd stirring improvisation.

A late-night blues jam where rotating local players trade gritty guitar leads, harmonica runs, and swinging backbeats in an intimate bar setting. Expect improvisation, spontaneous sit-ins, and a lively crowd energy.

A late-night blues jam where rotating local players trade gritty guitar leads, harmonica runs, and swinging backbeats in an intimate bar setting. Expect improvisation, spontaneous sit-ins, and a lively crowd energy.
A late-night blues jam where rotating local players trade gritty guitar leads, harmonica runs, and swinging backbeats in an intimate bar setting. Expect improvisation, spontaneous sit-ins, and a lively crowd energy.

Big band jazz fills the room with punchy horn lines, tight rhythm-section grooves, and classic swing standards. A late-night set in a Black Mountain music hall with a lively, danceable concert vibe.

Big band jazz fills the room with punchy horn lines, tight rhythm-section grooves, and classic swing standards. A late-night set in a Black Mountain music hall with a lively, danceable concert vibe.
Big band jazz fills the room with punchy horn lines, tight rhythm-section grooves, and classic swing standards. A late-night set in a Black Mountain music hall with a lively, danceable concert vibe.

Late-night sets in a working brewpub taproom paired with fresh-poured house beers. Expect a relaxed kitchen-and-bar vibe with live tunes as the soundtrack for hanging out downtown.

Late-night sets in a working brewpub taproom paired with fresh-poured house beers. Expect a relaxed kitchen-and-bar vibe with live tunes as the soundtrack for hanging out downtown.
Late-night sets in a working brewpub taproom paired with fresh-poured house beers. Expect a relaxed kitchen-and-bar vibe with live tunes as the soundtrack for hanging out downtown.

Local performers rotate through short sets in a relaxed downtown brewpub, with sign-ups for anyone ready to take the mic. Sip craft beer while cheering on Asheville singers, comics, poets, and storytellers.

Local performers rotate through short sets in a relaxed downtown brewpub, with sign-ups for anyone ready to take the mic. Sip craft beer while cheering on Asheville singers, comics, poets, and storytellers.
Local performers rotate through short sets in a relaxed downtown brewpub, with sign-ups for anyone ready to take the mic. Sip craft beer while cheering on Asheville singers, comics, poets, and storytellers.

A late-night set at a downtown hotel venue, bringing a high-energy band sound into a lounge-like atmosphere for an easy drop-in night out with drinks and dancing-adjacent vibes.

A late-night set at a downtown hotel venue, bringing a high-energy band sound into a lounge-like atmosphere for an easy drop-in night out with drinks and dancing-adjacent vibes.
A late-night set at a downtown hotel venue, bringing a high-energy band sound into a lounge-like atmosphere for an easy drop-in night out with drinks and dancing-adjacent vibes.