Matt Smith's Well Crafted Music Series at Highland Brewing
Pedal-steel-led, genre-fluid sets spotlight fresh collaborations between Matt Smith and seasoned touring session players in Highland Brewing's lively taproom, pairing intimate musicianship with craft-beer conviviality.
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Weekly genreless collaborations centered on pedal steel bring seasoned touring musicians together for intimate, exploratory sets in a brewery taproom, blending roots, ambient textures, and spontaneous arrangements over craft beer.
Weekly genreless collaborations centered on pedal steel bring seasoned touring musicians together for intimate, exploratory sets in a brewery taproom, blending roots, ambient textures, and spontaneous arrangements over craft beer.
Weekly genreless collaborations centered on pedal steel bring seasoned touring musicians together for intimate, exploratory sets in a brewery taproom, blending roots, ambient textures, and spontaneous arrangements over craft beer.
Evening taproom performances at Highland Brewing's Well Crafted Music Series, pairing intimate live music from regional singer songwriters with craft beer in a relaxed brewery tasting room atmosphere.
Evening taproom performances at Highland Brewing's Well Crafted Music Series, pairing intimate live music from regional singer songwriters with craft beer in a relaxed brewery tasting room atmosphere.
Evening taproom performances at Highland Brewing's Well Crafted Music Series, pairing intimate live music from regional singer songwriters with craft beer in a relaxed brewery tasting room atmosphere.
Orchestral reworkings of 90s hip hop by a mobile chamber orchestra at Highland Brewing's event center, blending strings, brass, and beat-driven grooves into genre-bending covers for a lively taproom audience.
Orchestral reworkings of 90s hip hop by a mobile chamber orchestra at Highland Brewing's event center, blending strings, brass, and beat-driven grooves into genre-bending covers for a lively taproom audience.
Orchestral reworkings of 90s hip hop by a mobile chamber orchestra at Highland Brewing's event center, blending strings, brass, and beat-driven grooves into genre-bending covers for a lively taproom audience.

Intimate acoustic set of original songs by Hope Griffin, backed by a tight trio in Highland Brewing's taproom, highlighting her 2007 songwriting contest win and close vocal harmonies over craft beer.

Intimate acoustic set of original songs by Hope Griffin, backed by a tight trio in Highland Brewing's taproom, highlighting her 2007 songwriting contest win and close vocal harmonies over craft beer.
Intimate acoustic set of original songs by Hope Griffin, backed by a tight trio in Highland Brewing's taproom, highlighting her 2007 songwriting contest win and close vocal harmonies over craft beer.

Rotating special guests host an open jam in Pisgah Brewing Co.'s taproom Sunday evenings, welcoming musicians of all levels for casual acoustic and electric sets in a relaxed, pint-friendly atmosphere.

Rotating special guests host an open jam in Pisgah Brewing Co.'s taproom Sunday evenings, welcoming musicians of all levels for casual acoustic and electric sets in a relaxed, pint-friendly atmosphere.
Rotating special guests host an open jam in Pisgah Brewing Co.'s taproom Sunday evenings, welcoming musicians of all levels for casual acoustic and electric sets in a relaxed, pint-friendly atmosphere.

Weekly taproom open jam at 6:30pm with rotating guest hosts and touring artists; instrumentalists and singers of all skill levels are welcome to sit in for a free, community driven evening of collaborative music.

Weekly taproom open jam at 6:30pm with rotating guest hosts and touring artists; instrumentalists and singers of all skill levels are welcome to sit in for a free, community driven evening of collaborative music.
Weekly taproom open jam at 6:30pm with rotating guest hosts and touring artists; instrumentalists and singers of all skill levels are welcome to sit in for a free, community driven evening of collaborative music.

Warm, intimate vocal led sets in a brewery taproom as Kate Bryant brings mellow live music to River Arts District Brewing Co., pairing close up performances with craft beer for evening crowds.

Warm, intimate vocal led sets in a brewery taproom as Kate Bryant brings mellow live music to River Arts District Brewing Co., pairing close up performances with craft beer for evening crowds.
Warm, intimate vocal led sets in a brewery taproom as Kate Bryant brings mellow live music to River Arts District Brewing Co., pairing close up performances with craft beer for evening crowds.

Upbeat communal bluegrass pickin' and singing around fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, and upright bass in a casual brewery taproom; monthly first Wednesday 6-9pm session welcomes players and listeners of all skill levels.

Upbeat communal bluegrass pickin' and singing around fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, and upright bass in a casual brewery taproom; monthly first Wednesday 6-9pm session welcomes players and listeners of all skill levels.
Upbeat communal bluegrass pickin' and singing around fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, and upright bass in a casual brewery taproom; monthly first Wednesday 6-9pm session welcomes players and listeners of all skill levels.

Powerful, poignant alternative singer-songwriter delivering punchy, emotive songs in an intimate Highland Brewing taproom. Expect dynamic solo arrangements, storytelling lyrics, and crowd-friendly sets paired with craft-beer vibes.

Powerful, poignant alternative singer-songwriter delivering punchy, emotive songs in an intimate Highland Brewing taproom. Expect dynamic solo arrangements, storytelling lyrics, and crowd-friendly sets paired with craft-beer vibes.
Powerful, poignant alternative singer-songwriter delivering punchy, emotive songs in an intimate Highland Brewing taproom. Expect dynamic solo arrangements, storytelling lyrics, and crowd-friendly sets paired with craft-beer vibes.

High-energy bluegrass sets of blazing banjo rolls, tight three-part harmonies, and syncopated flatpicking from top WNC pickers; a loose open jam follows at 9:30 PM in a cozy pub taproom.

High-energy bluegrass sets of blazing banjo rolls, tight three-part harmonies, and syncopated flatpicking from top WNC pickers; a loose open jam follows at 9:30 PM in a cozy pub taproom.
High-energy bluegrass sets of blazing banjo rolls, tight three-part harmonies, and syncopated flatpicking from top WNC pickers; a loose open jam follows at 9:30 PM in a cozy pub taproom.

Taproom and open-air outdoor bar nights with rotating local bands and ticketed shows amid Pisgah's hop-forward craft ales, lively beer-garden atmosphere, and several nights of live music weekly.

Taproom and open-air outdoor bar nights with rotating local bands and ticketed shows amid Pisgah's hop-forward craft ales, lively beer-garden atmosphere, and several nights of live music weekly.
Taproom and open-air outdoor bar nights with rotating local bands and ticketed shows amid Pisgah's hop-forward craft ales, lively beer-garden atmosphere, and several nights of live music weekly.

Twangy guitars, pedal steel, and singalong country standards fill a lively brewery taproom, with two-stepping and casual dancing encouraged alongside craft pours in a relaxed, beer-forward atmosphere.

Twangy guitars, pedal steel, and singalong country standards fill a lively brewery taproom, with two-stepping and casual dancing encouraged alongside craft pours in a relaxed, beer-forward atmosphere.
Twangy guitars, pedal steel, and singalong country standards fill a lively brewery taproom, with two-stepping and casual dancing encouraged alongside craft pours in a relaxed, beer-forward atmosphere.

Brain teasing pub quiz rounds and fast paced buzzer questions in a bustling taproom, where teams of friends compete over pints with lively hosts and playful audience banter during a laid back social trivia night.

Brain teasing pub quiz rounds and fast paced buzzer questions in a bustling taproom, where teams of friends compete over pints with lively hosts and playful audience banter during a laid back social trivia night.
Brain teasing pub quiz rounds and fast paced buzzer questions in a bustling taproom, where teams of friends compete over pints with lively hosts and playful audience banter during a laid back social trivia night.

Taproom open-jam at Pisgah Brewing’s stage invites musicians of all skill levels to sit in for a free, community-focused Sunday night jam featuring rotating guest hosts and occasional touring artists, starting at 6:30pm.

Taproom open-jam at Pisgah Brewing’s stage invites musicians of all skill levels to sit in for a free, community-focused Sunday night jam featuring rotating guest hosts and occasional touring artists, starting at 6:30pm.
Taproom open-jam at Pisgah Brewing’s stage invites musicians of all skill levels to sit in for a free, community-focused Sunday night jam featuring rotating guest hosts and occasional touring artists, starting at 6:30pm.

Haunting vocals and a double bass foundation propel an acoustic bluegrass trio through driving mandolin rhythms and textured guitar interplay in a cozy brewery taproom, blending tradition with modern folk grit.

Haunting vocals and a double bass foundation propel an acoustic bluegrass trio through driving mandolin rhythms and textured guitar interplay in a cozy brewery taproom, blending tradition with modern folk grit.
Haunting vocals and a double bass foundation propel an acoustic bluegrass trio through driving mandolin rhythms and textured guitar interplay in a cozy brewery taproom, blending tradition with modern folk grit.

Lively bluegrass jam sessions with banjo, fiddle, mandolin, and guitar, paired with French Broad's craft beers in a welcoming taproom community; weekly Wednesday nights for listeners and local pickers.

Lively bluegrass jam sessions with banjo, fiddle, mandolin, and guitar, paired with French Broad's craft beers in a welcoming taproom community; weekly Wednesday nights for listeners and local pickers.
Lively bluegrass jam sessions with banjo, fiddle, mandolin, and guitar, paired with French Broad's craft beers in a welcoming taproom community; weekly Wednesday nights for listeners and local pickers.

Appalachian fusion sets blending old-time string textures with contemporary roots grooves in a cozy taproom and late-night, communal vibe; $5 cover keeps it accessible for locals.

Appalachian fusion sets blending old-time string textures with contemporary roots grooves in a cozy taproom and late-night, communal vibe; $5 cover keeps it accessible for locals.
Appalachian fusion sets blending old-time string textures with contemporary roots grooves in a cozy taproom and late-night, communal vibe; $5 cover keeps it accessible for locals.

Challenging, funny pub trivia with humorous hosts running pop culture, music, and speed rounds in Highland Brewing taproom; teams of up to six compete for prizes amid playful roasting and beer centered nightlife energy.

Challenging, funny pub trivia with humorous hosts running pop culture, music, and speed rounds in Highland Brewing taproom; teams of up to six compete for prizes amid playful roasting and beer centered nightlife energy.
Challenging, funny pub trivia with humorous hosts running pop culture, music, and speed rounds in Highland Brewing taproom; teams of up to six compete for prizes amid playful roasting and beer centered nightlife energy.

Late-evening pub session of traditional reels, jigs, and ballads driven by fiddles, flute, guitar, and bodhrán; informal, participatory acoustic jamming welcomes players and attentive listeners in a cozy taproom setting.

Late-evening pub session of traditional reels, jigs, and ballads driven by fiddles, flute, guitar, and bodhrán; informal, participatory acoustic jamming welcomes players and attentive listeners in a cozy taproom setting.
Late-evening pub session of traditional reels, jigs, and ballads driven by fiddles, flute, guitar, and bodhrán; informal, participatory acoustic jamming welcomes players and attentive listeners in a cozy taproom setting.

Evening bluegrass set blending traditional and contemporary styles, honed in restaurants and clubs; a Columbia area quartet delivers tight acoustic string arrangements and lively harmonies for a casual brewery taproom crowd.

Evening bluegrass set blending traditional and contemporary styles, honed in restaurants and clubs; a Columbia area quartet delivers tight acoustic string arrangements and lively harmonies for a casual brewery taproom crowd.
Evening bluegrass set blending traditional and contemporary styles, honed in restaurants and clubs; a Columbia area quartet delivers tight acoustic string arrangements and lively harmonies for a casual brewery taproom crowd.