
Nothin' But the Blues Jam
Late-night walk-up blues jam with gritty electric and acoustic guitar, harmonica, and singalong vocals; drop-in open-mic format welcomes players of all levels and listening audiences in a cozy barroom.
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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.

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.

Unplugged bluegrass jam each Tuesday at 6pm in Pisgah Brewing's Black Mountain taproom (moves to the patio on nicer days), where players of all levels bring instruments for communal acoustic picking.

Unplugged bluegrass jam each Tuesday at 6pm in Pisgah Brewing's Black Mountain taproom (moves to the patio on nicer days), where players of all levels bring instruments for communal acoustic picking.
Unplugged bluegrass jam each Tuesday at 6pm in Pisgah Brewing's Black Mountain taproom (moves to the patio on nicer days), where players of all levels bring instruments for communal acoustic picking.

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.

A free Sunday-night open jam on the taproom stage where any musician can sit in as rotating special guests lead the set. Expect drop-in collaboration alongside touring artists in a laid-back brewery crowd.

A free Sunday-night open jam on the taproom stage where any musician can sit in as rotating special guests lead the set. Expect drop-in collaboration alongside touring artists in a laid-back brewery crowd.
A free Sunday-night open jam on the taproom stage where any musician can sit in as rotating special guests lead the set. Expect drop-in collaboration alongside touring artists in a laid-back brewery crowd.

A weekly Sunday-night open jam in a brewery taproom, led by rotating special guests and shaped by whoever jumps in. Bring an instrument or just listen as local players trade songs and improvise together.

A weekly Sunday-night open jam in a brewery taproom, led by rotating special guests and shaped by whoever jumps in. Bring an instrument or just listen as local players trade songs and improvise together.
A weekly Sunday-night open jam in a brewery taproom, led by rotating special guests and shaped by whoever jumps in. Bring an instrument or just listen as local players trade songs and improvise together.

A monthly bluegrass jam where pickers trade breakneck fiddle tunes, banjo rolls, and harmony choruses in a relaxed brewery taproom. Open to all skill levels, from first-timers to seasoned players, with plenty of room for listeners too.

A monthly bluegrass jam where pickers trade breakneck fiddle tunes, banjo rolls, and harmony choruses in a relaxed brewery taproom. Open to all skill levels, from first-timers to seasoned players, with plenty of room for listeners too.
A monthly bluegrass jam where pickers trade breakneck fiddle tunes, banjo rolls, and harmony choruses in a relaxed brewery taproom. Open to all skill levels, from first-timers to seasoned players, with plenty of room for listeners too.

Virtuosic acoustic fingerstyle guitar with fast runs, percussive taps, and melodic arrangements in a cozy listening-room bar setting. A late-night set suited for fans of instrumental songwriting and technical guitar work.

Virtuosic acoustic fingerstyle guitar with fast runs, percussive taps, and melodic arrangements in a cozy listening-room bar setting. A late-night set suited for fans of instrumental songwriting and technical guitar work.
Virtuosic acoustic fingerstyle guitar with fast runs, percussive taps, and melodic arrangements in a cozy listening-room bar setting. A late-night set suited for fans of instrumental songwriting and technical guitar work.

A tight house-band set warms up the room before the night turns into an open jam where musicians cycle in for spontaneous collaborations. Expect a late-night, bar-style crowd and an anything-can-happen stage vibe.

A tight house-band set warms up the room before the night turns into an open jam where musicians cycle in for spontaneous collaborations. Expect a late-night, bar-style crowd and an anything-can-happen stage vibe.
A tight house-band set warms up the room before the night turns into an open jam where musicians cycle in for spontaneous collaborations. Expect a late-night, bar-style crowd and an anything-can-happen stage vibe.

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.

High energy acoustic bluegrass sets by top pickers from across WNC, followed by an inclusive open jam at 9:30 pm where fiddles, mandolins, and flatpicked guitars trade licks in a boisterous pub atmosphere.

High energy acoustic bluegrass sets by top pickers from across WNC, followed by an inclusive open jam at 9:30 pm where fiddles, mandolins, and flatpicked guitars trade licks in a boisterous pub atmosphere.
High energy acoustic bluegrass sets by top pickers from across WNC, followed by an inclusive open jam at 9:30 pm where fiddles, mandolins, and flatpicked guitars trade licks in a boisterous pub atmosphere.

Authentic Chicago blues from award-winning guitarist, singer, and songwriter Mr Jimmy, now Asheville-based. Expect gritty electric guitar leads, soulful vocals, and late-night bar energy in Black Mountain.

Authentic Chicago blues from award-winning guitarist, singer, and songwriter Mr Jimmy, now Asheville-based. Expect gritty electric guitar leads, soulful vocals, and late-night bar energy in Black Mountain.
Authentic Chicago blues from award-winning guitarist, singer, and songwriter Mr Jimmy, now Asheville-based. Expect gritty electric guitar leads, soulful vocals, and late-night bar energy in Black Mountain.

An open bluegrass jam fills the room with fast fiddle tunes, banjo rolls, and group singalongs in a casual bar setting. Drop in to play or listen alongside a welcoming mix of pickers and locals.

An open bluegrass jam fills the room with fast fiddle tunes, banjo rolls, and group singalongs in a casual bar setting. Drop in to play or listen alongside a welcoming mix of pickers and locals.
An open bluegrass jam fills the room with fast fiddle tunes, banjo rolls, and group singalongs in a casual bar setting. Drop in to play or listen alongside a welcoming mix of pickers and locals.

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.

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.

High-energy bluegrass jam session with WNC pickers trading breaks on banjo, fiddle, mandolin, and guitar in a downtown pub. Instruments welcome for sit-ins after the host band, plus Thursday bourbon discounts.

High-energy bluegrass jam session with WNC pickers trading breaks on banjo, fiddle, mandolin, and guitar in a downtown pub. Instruments welcome for sit-ins after the host band, plus Thursday bourbon discounts.
High-energy bluegrass jam session with WNC pickers trading breaks on banjo, fiddle, mandolin, and guitar in a downtown pub. Instruments welcome for sit-ins after the host band, plus Thursday bourbon discounts.

High-energy string-band picking that blurs bluegrass, jamgrass, and thrashgrass into fast banjo runs, tight harmonies, and improvisational jams. Catch the late-night set in a craft brewery taproom with pints flowing and a lively bar crowd.

High-energy string-band picking that blurs bluegrass, jamgrass, and thrashgrass into fast banjo runs, tight harmonies, and improvisational jams. Catch the late-night set in a craft brewery taproom with pints flowing and a lively bar crowd.
High-energy string-band picking that blurs bluegrass, jamgrass, and thrashgrass into fast banjo runs, tight harmonies, and improvisational jams. Catch the late-night set in a craft brewery taproom with pints flowing and a lively bar crowd.

Participatory old time jam sessions bring Appalachian fiddle, banjo, and guitar tunes into a lively English Irish style downtown pub. Pair a pint and dinner with a rotating cast of local WNC pickers from 5–9pm.

Participatory old time jam sessions bring Appalachian fiddle, banjo, and guitar tunes into a lively English Irish style downtown pub. Pair a pint and dinner with a rotating cast of local WNC pickers from 5–9pm.
Participatory old time jam sessions bring Appalachian fiddle, banjo, and guitar tunes into a lively English Irish style downtown pub. Pair a pint and dinner with a rotating cast of local WNC pickers from 5–9pm.