
Nothin' But the Blues Jam
Electric blues sets from rotating hosts Bill Mattocks and Peggy Ratusz ignite Tuesday nights at 7:30 PM, then a community open jam lets musicians sing or play up to three songs with a house band.
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Late-night electric and acoustic blues with gritty shuffles, slide guitar, and call-and-response solos; a loose barroom jam where local players and visitors sit in freely and beginners are welcome to trade riffs.

Late-night electric and acoustic blues with gritty shuffles, slide guitar, and call-and-response solos; a loose barroom jam where local players and visitors sit in freely and beginners are welcome to trade riffs.
Late-night electric and acoustic blues with gritty shuffles, slide guitar, and call-and-response solos; a loose barroom jam where local players and visitors sit in freely and beginners are welcome to trade riffs.

Acoustic and electric 15-minute sets of original songs, covers, piano, and guitar in an intimate Black Mountain barroom; up-and-coming songwriters and surprise performers take three-song spots for varied, low-key live music.

Acoustic and electric 15-minute sets of original songs, covers, piano, and guitar in an intimate Black Mountain barroom; up-and-coming songwriters and surprise performers take three-song spots for varied, low-key live music.
Acoustic and electric 15-minute sets of original songs, covers, piano, and guitar in an intimate Black Mountain barroom; up-and-coming songwriters and surprise performers take three-song spots for varied, low-key live music.

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.

Weekly unplugged bluegrass circle of banjo, fiddle, guitar, and mandolin on the taproom patio; players of all levels bring instruments for a relaxed community jam each Tuesday evening.

Weekly unplugged bluegrass circle of banjo, fiddle, guitar, and mandolin on the taproom patio; players of all levels bring instruments for a relaxed community jam each Tuesday evening.
Weekly unplugged bluegrass circle of banjo, fiddle, guitar, and mandolin on the taproom patio; players of all levels bring instruments for a relaxed community jam each Tuesday evening.

Round robin reels, jigs, and slow airs fill a cozy taproom as local and visiting musicians trade tunes in a relaxed, participatory Irish trad session held twice monthly on second and fourth Wednesdays.

Round robin reels, jigs, and slow airs fill a cozy taproom as local and visiting musicians trade tunes in a relaxed, participatory Irish trad session held twice monthly on second and fourth Wednesdays.
Round robin reels, jigs, and slow airs fill a cozy taproom as local and visiting musicians trade tunes in a relaxed, participatory Irish trad session held twice monthly on second and fourth Wednesdays.

High-energy bluegrass sets by top WNC pickers, followed by an open jam at 9:30 PM where players and listeners mingle in a cozy downtown pub atmosphere.

High-energy bluegrass sets by top WNC pickers, followed by an open jam at 9:30 PM where players and listeners mingle in a cozy downtown pub atmosphere.
High-energy bluegrass sets by top WNC pickers, followed by an open jam at 9:30 PM where players and listeners mingle in a cozy downtown pub atmosphere.

Informal Sunday night open jam in a brewery taproom where musicians of all skill levels sit in with rotating special guest hosts, fostering communal music-making alongside pints and casual conversation.

Informal Sunday night open jam in a brewery taproom where musicians of all skill levels sit in with rotating special guest hosts, fostering communal music-making alongside pints and casual conversation.
Informal Sunday night open jam in a brewery taproom where musicians of all skill levels sit in with rotating special guest hosts, fostering communal music-making alongside pints and casual conversation.

Late-evening open jam at Pisgah Brewing Co., hosted by rotating special guests; musicians of any skill level are invited to sit in and trade songs over craft beer in a relaxed taproom atmosphere.

Late-evening open jam at Pisgah Brewing Co., hosted by rotating special guests; musicians of any skill level are invited to sit in and trade songs over craft beer in a relaxed taproom atmosphere.
Late-evening open jam at Pisgah Brewing Co., hosted by rotating special guests; musicians of any skill level are invited to sit in and trade songs over craft beer in a relaxed taproom atmosphere.

Casual Sunday evening open jam at Pisgah Brewing, led by rotating guest hosts; musicians of all skill levels are invited to sit in and trade tunes in a communal, beer centric taproom setting.

Casual Sunday evening open jam at Pisgah Brewing, led by rotating guest hosts; musicians of all skill levels are invited to sit in and trade tunes in a communal, beer centric taproom setting.
Casual Sunday evening open jam at Pisgah Brewing, led by rotating guest hosts; musicians of all skill levels are invited to sit in and trade tunes in a communal, beer centric taproom setting.

Informal bluegrass jam for banjo, fiddle, mandolin and acoustic guitar players and listeners; drop-in, free event welcoming all skill levels every Tuesday evening from 6:30–9pm.

Informal bluegrass jam for banjo, fiddle, mandolin and acoustic guitar players and listeners; drop-in, free event welcoming all skill levels every Tuesday evening from 6:30–9pm.
Informal bluegrass jam for banjo, fiddle, mandolin and acoustic guitar players and listeners; drop-in, free event welcoming all skill levels every Tuesday evening from 6:30–9pm.

Plugged-in electric grooves from a house band kick off around 5pm, then drop-in players join for open-stage improvisation, amp-driven solos, and relaxed community-focused jam sessions in an intimate barroom setting.

Plugged-in electric grooves from a house band kick off around 5pm, then drop-in players join for open-stage improvisation, amp-driven solos, and relaxed community-focused jam sessions in an intimate barroom setting.
Plugged-in electric grooves from a house band kick off around 5pm, then drop-in players join for open-stage improvisation, amp-driven solos, and relaxed community-focused jam sessions in an intimate barroom setting.

Rowdy bluegrass pickin'—fiddle, banjo, and flatpicked guitar—where top WNC pickers trade leads in a cozy downtown tavern. Pickers welcome for the 9:30–11:30pm after band jam; $1 off bourbons fuels the late night singalong.

Rowdy bluegrass pickin'—fiddle, banjo, and flatpicked guitar—where top WNC pickers trade leads in a cozy downtown tavern. Pickers welcome for the 9:30–11:30pm after band jam; $1 off bourbons fuels the late night singalong.
Rowdy bluegrass pickin'—fiddle, banjo, and flatpicked guitar—where top WNC pickers trade leads in a cozy downtown tavern. Pickers welcome for the 9:30–11:30pm after band jam; $1 off bourbons fuels the late night singalong.

Late-night jazz showcase highlighting regional vocalists, UNCA faculty jazz artists, and special guests, anchored by pianist composer and scholar Dr. Bill Bares; expect piano focused arrangements in an intimate listening room atmosphere.

Late-night jazz showcase highlighting regional vocalists, UNCA faculty jazz artists, and special guests, anchored by pianist composer and scholar Dr. Bill Bares; expect piano focused arrangements in an intimate listening room atmosphere.
Late-night jazz showcase highlighting regional vocalists, UNCA faculty jazz artists, and special guests, anchored by pianist composer and scholar Dr. Bill Bares; expect piano focused arrangements in an intimate listening room atmosphere.