
Jazz Showcase w/Dr. Bill Bares
Sultry, piano-led jazz sets pairing outstanding regional vocalists and unca faculty artists in an intimate listening room. Host Dr. Bill Bares anchors melodic arrangements with scholarly musicianship and warm club ambiance.
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A jazz showcase spotlighting standout regional vocalists alongside UNCA faculty artists and special guests. Expect piano-led performances hosted by pianist-composer and educator Dr. Bill Bares in an intimate listening-room setting.

A jazz showcase spotlighting standout regional vocalists alongside UNCA faculty artists and special guests. Expect piano-led performances hosted by pianist-composer and educator Dr. Bill Bares in an intimate listening-room setting.
A jazz showcase spotlighting standout regional vocalists alongside UNCA faculty artists and special guests. Expect piano-led performances hosted by pianist-composer and educator Dr. Bill Bares in an intimate listening-room setting.

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.

Emerging singer songwriters and instrumentalists deliver raw original songs, covers, and piano or guitar numbers, sometimes surprising the room; each performer gets 15 minutes or up to three songs in a cozy listening room atmosphere.

Emerging singer songwriters and instrumentalists deliver raw original songs, covers, and piano or guitar numbers, sometimes surprising the room; each performer gets 15 minutes or up to three songs in a cozy listening room atmosphere.
Emerging singer songwriters and instrumentalists deliver raw original songs, covers, and piano or guitar numbers, sometimes surprising the room; each performer gets 15 minutes or up to three songs in a cozy listening room atmosphere.

A late-night blues session led by powerhouse vocalist Peggy Ratusz, mixing soulful grit with improvisational jam energy. Expect an intimate listening-room vibe at White Horse in Black Mountain, with a bar-forward nightlife feel.

A late-night blues session led by powerhouse vocalist Peggy Ratusz, mixing soulful grit with improvisational jam energy. Expect an intimate listening-room vibe at White Horse in Black Mountain, with a bar-forward nightlife feel.
A late-night blues session led by powerhouse vocalist Peggy Ratusz, mixing soulful grit with improvisational jam energy. Expect an intimate listening-room vibe at White Horse in Black Mountain, with a bar-forward nightlife feel.
Velvety jazz vocals from Asheville Music School voice students backed by a live jazz band, channeling a speakeasy era mood. Expect an intimate cocktail lounge setting with two showcase sets and classic club energy.
Velvety jazz vocals from Asheville Music School voice students backed by a live jazz band, channeling a speakeasy era mood. Expect an intimate cocktail lounge setting with two showcase sets and classic club energy.
Velvety jazz vocals from Asheville Music School voice students backed by a live jazz band, channeling a speakeasy era mood. Expect an intimate cocktail lounge setting with two showcase sets and classic club energy.

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.

Electric and acoustic blues jam invites players and listeners into a rowdy, late night barroom setting for improvisational solos, call and response trading, and communal boogie rooted in Delta and Chicago blues traditions.

Electric and acoustic blues jam invites players and listeners into a rowdy, late night barroom setting for improvisational solos, call and response trading, and communal boogie rooted in Delta and Chicago blues traditions.
Electric and acoustic blues jam invites players and listeners into a rowdy, late night barroom setting for improvisational solos, call and response trading, and communal boogie rooted in Delta and Chicago blues traditions.

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.

Classical violin performance led by Georgian virtuoso Irina Rostomashvilli in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect lyrical chamber-style repertoire and refined acoustics at a beloved Black Mountain music venue.

Classical violin performance led by Georgian virtuoso Irina Rostomashvilli in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect lyrical chamber-style repertoire and refined acoustics at a beloved Black Mountain music venue.
Classical violin performance led by Georgian virtuoso Irina Rostomashvilli in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect lyrical chamber-style repertoire and refined acoustics at a beloved Black Mountain music venue.

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.

Late-night sets in a brewpub taproom pair live tunes with fresh-poured house beers and a lively bar crowd. Expect an easygoing hangout vibe that blends music, pints, and Asheville nightlife.

Late-night sets in a brewpub taproom pair live tunes with fresh-poured house beers and a lively bar crowd. Expect an easygoing hangout vibe that blends music, pints, and Asheville nightlife.
Late-night sets in a brewpub taproom pair live tunes with fresh-poured house beers and a lively bar crowd. Expect an easygoing hangout vibe that blends music, pints, and Asheville nightlife.

Roots-forward tunes fill a brewery taproom for a laid-back late-evening set with Alex Bazemore and rotating friends. Expect an easygoing hang with pints in hand and warm, song-driven vibes.

Roots-forward tunes fill a brewery taproom for a laid-back late-evening set with Alex Bazemore and rotating friends. Expect an easygoing hang with pints in hand and warm, song-driven vibes.
Roots-forward tunes fill a brewery taproom for a laid-back late-evening set with Alex Bazemore and rotating friends. Expect an easygoing hang with pints in hand and warm, song-driven vibes.

A late-night Saturday set in a laid-back barbecue bar atmosphere with drinks flowing and a lively crowd. Ideal for a casual hangout after dinner that leans into weekend nightlife energy.

A late-night Saturday set in a laid-back barbecue bar atmosphere with drinks flowing and a lively crowd. Ideal for a casual hangout after dinner that leans into weekend nightlife energy.
A late-night Saturday set in a laid-back barbecue bar atmosphere with drinks flowing and a lively crowd. Ideal for a casual hangout after dinner that leans into weekend nightlife energy.

Intimate evening of live music paired with craft beer in a bustling taproom; expect warm, well crafted sets from regional musicians, ideal for casual social nights and beer lovers.

Intimate evening of live music paired with craft beer in a bustling taproom; expect warm, well crafted sets from regional musicians, ideal for casual social nights and beer lovers.
Intimate evening of live music paired with craft beer in a bustling taproom; expect warm, well crafted sets from regional musicians, ideal for casual social nights and beer lovers.

Indie Appalachian folk songs led by classically trained songwriter Tina Collins, performed in a tight trio format with intimate harmonies and acoustic textures. Late evening set in a brewery taproom atmosphere in Black Mountain.

Indie Appalachian folk songs led by classically trained songwriter Tina Collins, performed in a tight trio format with intimate harmonies and acoustic textures. Late evening set in a brewery taproom atmosphere in Black Mountain.
Indie Appalachian folk songs led by classically trained songwriter Tina Collins, performed in a tight trio format with intimate harmonies and acoustic textures. Late evening set in a brewery taproom atmosphere in Black Mountain.

Late-night Celtic folk from an acoustic duo playing Irish and Scottish traditional tunes in an intimate pub setting. Expect lively reels and ballads with a warm, communal barroom vibe.

Late-night Celtic folk from an acoustic duo playing Irish and Scottish traditional tunes in an intimate pub setting. Expect lively reels and ballads with a warm, communal barroom vibe.
Late-night Celtic folk from an acoustic duo playing Irish and Scottish traditional tunes in an intimate pub setting. Expect lively reels and ballads with a warm, communal barroom vibe.

An Asheville-based singer songwriter sets an intimate pub vibe with multi-instrument performances and warm vocal storytelling. Late-night tunes in a classic downtown watering hole atmosphere.

An Asheville-based singer songwriter sets an intimate pub vibe with multi-instrument performances and warm vocal storytelling. Late-night tunes in a classic downtown watering hole atmosphere.
An Asheville-based singer songwriter sets an intimate pub vibe with multi-instrument performances and warm vocal storytelling. Late-night tunes in a classic downtown watering hole atmosphere.

Late-night jazz sets pair with patio dining, rotating dinner specials, and drinks for a relaxed weekend hang. Local players rotate weekly, making it an easy Montford stop for music and a full meal.

Late-night jazz sets pair with patio dining, rotating dinner specials, and drinks for a relaxed weekend hang. Local players rotate weekly, making it an easy Montford stop for music and a full meal.
Late-night jazz sets pair with patio dining, rotating dinner specials, and drinks for a relaxed weekend hang. Local players rotate weekly, making it an easy Montford stop for music and a full meal.

Traditional Irish session tunes fill a late-night pub setting with fiddles, flutes, whistles, and bodhrán rhythms. Expect an informal, community-driven circle where musicians trade reels and jigs and listeners soak up the craic.

Traditional Irish session tunes fill a late-night pub setting with fiddles, flutes, whistles, and bodhrán rhythms. Expect an informal, community-driven circle where musicians trade reels and jigs and listeners soak up the craic.
Traditional Irish session tunes fill a late-night pub setting with fiddles, flutes, whistles, and bodhrán rhythms. Expect an informal, community-driven circle where musicians trade reels and jigs and listeners soak up the craic.

Late-night live sets in an upbeat bar-restaurant atmosphere with cocktails and a lively crowd. A casual downtown Asheville hangout suited for post-dinner drinks and music-forward nightlife.

Late-night live sets in an upbeat bar-restaurant atmosphere with cocktails and a lively crowd. A casual downtown Asheville hangout suited for post-dinner drinks and music-forward nightlife.
Late-night live sets in an upbeat bar-restaurant atmosphere with cocktails and a lively crowd. A casual downtown Asheville hangout suited for post-dinner drinks and music-forward nightlife.