
Nothin' But the Blues Jam
Electrifying Tuesday-night blues sets led by rotating hosts Bill Mattocks and Peggy Ratusz, followed by an open jam where musicians sing or play up to three songs with house band and backline provided.
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

High-energy bluegrass sets from top WNC pickers transition into a lively 9:30pm open pickup jam featuring driving banjo rolls, fiddle leads, mandolin chops and flatpicked guitar in a convivial pub setting.

High-energy bluegrass sets from top WNC pickers transition into a lively 9:30pm open pickup jam featuring driving banjo rolls, fiddle leads, mandolin chops and flatpicked guitar in a convivial pub setting.
High-energy bluegrass sets from top WNC pickers transition into a lively 9:30pm open pickup jam featuring driving banjo rolls, fiddle leads, mandolin chops and flatpicked guitar in a convivial pub 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.

High-energy open electric jam led by the King Street House Band around 5pm; drop in musicians join for collaborative electric guitar and rhythm-driven sets, ideal for improvisation and community-oriented performances in Brevard.

High-energy open electric jam led by the King Street House Band around 5pm; drop in musicians join for collaborative electric guitar and rhythm-driven sets, ideal for improvisation and community-oriented performances in Brevard.
High-energy open electric jam led by the King Street House Band around 5pm; drop in musicians join for collaborative electric guitar and rhythm-driven sets, ideal for improvisation and community-oriented performances in Brevard.

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.

Authentic blues night led by award-winning Chicago-bred,-based guitarist, singer, and songwriter Mr Jimmy, delivering gritty electric riffs and soulful vocals in an intimate Black Mountain bar setting.

Authentic blues night led by award-winning Chicago-bred,-based guitarist, singer, and songwriter Mr Jimmy, delivering gritty electric riffs and soulful vocals in an intimate Black Mountain bar setting.
Authentic blues night led by award-winning Chicago-bred,-based guitarist, singer, and songwriter Mr Jimmy, delivering gritty electric riffs and soulful vocals in an intimate Black Mountain bar 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.

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.