
Open Mic
A rotating lineup of up and coming performers takes the stage for 15 minute turns or three songs each, creating a fast-paced mix of styles. Expect a supportive, intimate listening-room vibe with fresh local talent.
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A rotating lineup of up and coming performers takes the stage for quick 15 minute slots or three songs each. Expect a grab bag of styles and a supportive late night crowd in an intimate listening room.

A rotating lineup of up and coming performers takes the stage for quick 15 minute slots or three songs each. Expect a grab bag of styles and a supportive late night crowd in an intimate listening room.
A rotating lineup of up and coming performers takes the stage for quick 15 minute slots or three songs each. Expect a grab bag of styles and a supportive late night crowd in an intimate listening room.

Late night open mic in a cozy barroom spotlighting acoustic sets and spoken word; casual, supportive crowd and a small stage for beginners and regulars to test new material.

Late night open mic in a cozy barroom spotlighting acoustic sets and spoken word; casual, supportive crowd and a small stage for beginners and regulars to test new material.
Late night open mic in a cozy barroom spotlighting acoustic sets and spoken word; casual, supportive crowd and a small stage for beginners and regulars to test new material.

Late-night local singer-songwriter set with intimate acoustic vibes in a cozy listening-room setting. Expect a relaxed crowd, close-up performances, and an easygoing hangout feel in Black Mountain.

Late-night local singer-songwriter set with intimate acoustic vibes in a cozy listening-room setting. Expect a relaxed crowd, close-up performances, and an easygoing hangout feel in Black Mountain.
Late-night local singer-songwriter set with intimate acoustic vibes in a cozy listening-room setting. Expect a relaxed crowd, close-up performances, and an easygoing hangout feel in Black Mountain.

Late-night live set at an intimate Black Mountain listening-room style venue, geared for adults and weekend nightlife. Expect a songwriter-forward performance with a focused crowd and close-up stage sound.

Late-night live set at an intimate Black Mountain listening-room style venue, geared for adults and weekend nightlife. Expect a songwriter-forward performance with a focused crowd and close-up stage sound.
Late-night live set at an intimate Black Mountain listening-room style venue, geared for adults and weekend nightlife. Expect a songwriter-forward performance with a focused crowd and close-up stage sound.

A relaxed downtown brewery hang where singers, poets, and performers rotate through short sets between sips of craft beer. Come to support local talent or grab the mic and share your own material.

A relaxed downtown brewery hang where singers, poets, and performers rotate through short sets between sips of craft beer. Come to support local talent or grab the mic and share your own material.
A relaxed downtown brewery hang where singers, poets, and performers rotate through short sets between sips of craft beer. Come to support local talent or grab the mic and share your own material.

A late-night fringe cabaret-style revival with a fast-moving mix of music and variety-show energy in an intimate Black Mountain listening room. Expect bold, theatrical stage moments and a rowdy, after-dark crowd.

A late-night fringe cabaret-style revival with a fast-moving mix of music and variety-show energy in an intimate Black Mountain listening room. Expect bold, theatrical stage moments and a rowdy, after-dark crowd.
A late-night fringe cabaret-style revival with a fast-moving mix of music and variety-show energy in an intimate Black Mountain listening room. Expect bold, theatrical stage moments and a rowdy, after-dark crowd.

Late-night blues jam energy takes over a cozy barroom, with rotating musicians trading gritty guitar leads, harmonica riffs, and soulful vocals. Expect an informal, come-as-you-are vibe that welcomes both listeners and sit-in players.

Late-night blues jam energy takes over a cozy barroom, with rotating musicians trading gritty guitar leads, harmonica riffs, and soulful vocals. Expect an informal, come-as-you-are vibe that welcomes both listeners and sit-in players.
Late-night blues jam energy takes over a cozy barroom, with rotating musicians trading gritty guitar leads, harmonica riffs, and soulful vocals. Expect an informal, come-as-you-are vibe that welcomes both listeners and sit-in players.

Casual stage time for music, poetry, and other performance art in a kava bar setting. Sign-ups begin at 7 pm, with 15-minute sets or three-song slots starting at 8 pm.

Casual stage time for music, poetry, and other performance art in a kava bar setting. Sign-ups begin at 7 pm, with 15-minute sets or three-song slots starting at 8 pm.
Casual stage time for music, poetry, and other performance art in a kava bar setting. Sign-ups begin at 7 pm, with 15-minute sets or three-song slots starting at 8 pm.

A late-night blues launch party with two powerhouse sets that kick off the 2026 Black Mountain Blues Experience. Expect a high-energy, community-forward night in an intimate listening-room venue with a festival preview vibe.

A late-night blues launch party with two powerhouse sets that kick off the 2026 Black Mountain Blues Experience. Expect a high-energy, community-forward night in an intimate listening-room venue with a festival preview vibe.
A late-night blues launch party with two powerhouse sets that kick off the 2026 Black Mountain Blues Experience. Expect a high-energy, community-forward night in an intimate listening-room venue with a festival preview vibe.

Late-night live set at a Black Mountain listening-room style venue with a small-stage, up-close crowd energy. Expect indie-soul pop songwriting, warm vocals, and a danceable groove leaning into after-hours nightlife.

Late-night live set at a Black Mountain listening-room style venue with a small-stage, up-close crowd energy. Expect indie-soul pop songwriting, warm vocals, and a danceable groove leaning into after-hours nightlife.
Late-night live set at a Black Mountain listening-room style venue with a small-stage, up-close crowd energy. Expect indie-soul pop songwriting, warm vocals, and a danceable groove leaning into after-hours nightlife.

A late-night set built for moving, with dance-forward grooves and a high-energy barroom feel. Expect an intimate listening-room vibe at White Horse Black Mountain that leans into after-hours nightlife.

A late-night set built for moving, with dance-forward grooves and a high-energy barroom feel. Expect an intimate listening-room vibe at White Horse Black Mountain that leans into after-hours nightlife.
A late-night set built for moving, with dance-forward grooves and a high-energy barroom feel. Expect an intimate listening-room vibe at White Horse Black Mountain that leans into after-hours nightlife.

Late-night indie rock set in an intimate listening-room style venue in Black Mountain. Expect high-energy guitar-driven songs, a lively bar crowd, and a relaxed mountain-town nightlife feel.

Late-night indie rock set in an intimate listening-room style venue in Black Mountain. Expect high-energy guitar-driven songs, a lively bar crowd, and a relaxed mountain-town nightlife feel.
Late-night indie rock set in an intimate listening-room style venue in Black Mountain. Expect high-energy guitar-driven songs, a lively bar crowd, and a relaxed mountain-town nightlife feel.

A late-night set in a cozy barroom atmosphere geared for dancing and hanging out in Black Mountain. Expect an upbeat, crowd-pleasing vibe with a lively stage show and weekend-night energy.

A late-night set in a cozy barroom atmosphere geared for dancing and hanging out in Black Mountain. Expect an upbeat, crowd-pleasing vibe with a lively stage show and weekend-night energy.
A late-night set in a cozy barroom atmosphere geared for dancing and hanging out in Black Mountain. Expect an upbeat, crowd-pleasing vibe with a lively stage show and weekend-night energy.

Traditional Irish pub session with fast reels and jigs in a convivial taproom setting. Twice-monthly gathering on the second and fourth Wednesdays for musicians and listeners to mingle over shared tunes.

Traditional Irish pub session with fast reels and jigs in a convivial taproom setting. Twice-monthly gathering on the second and fourth Wednesdays for musicians and listeners to mingle over shared tunes.
Traditional Irish pub session with fast reels and jigs in a convivial taproom setting. Twice-monthly gathering on the second and fourth Wednesdays for musicians and listeners to mingle over shared tunes.

An intimate late-night set centered on original compositions, performed by the Composers Room Trio with Dr. Bill Bares. Expect close-listening jazz interplay and a songwriter-minded vibe in a cozy venue setting.

An intimate late-night set centered on original compositions, performed by the Composers Room Trio with Dr. Bill Bares. Expect close-listening jazz interplay and a songwriter-minded vibe in a cozy venue setting.
An intimate late-night set centered on original compositions, performed by the Composers Room Trio with Dr. Bill Bares. Expect close-listening jazz interplay and a songwriter-minded vibe in a cozy venue setting.

An open jam on the taproom stage where any musician can sit in alongside rotating special-guest hosts and touring artists. Expect a laid-back Sunday-night tradition with pints flowing and a welcoming, community-driven vibe.

An open jam on the taproom stage where any musician can sit in alongside rotating special-guest hosts and touring artists. Expect a laid-back Sunday-night tradition with pints flowing and a welcoming, community-driven vibe.
An open jam on the taproom stage where any musician can sit in alongside rotating special-guest hosts and touring artists. Expect a laid-back Sunday-night tradition with pints flowing and a welcoming, community-driven vibe.

A Thursday-night open mic spotlighting emerging local artists in a casual Swannanoa pretzel shop setting. Expect a community-forward, late-evening vibe where performers and supporters help “raise the roof” together.

A Thursday-night open mic spotlighting emerging local artists in a casual Swannanoa pretzel shop setting. Expect a community-forward, late-evening vibe where performers and supporters help “raise the roof” together.
A Thursday-night open mic spotlighting emerging local artists in a casual Swannanoa pretzel shop setting. Expect a community-forward, late-evening vibe where performers and supporters help “raise the roof” together.

All-star faculty string performances in an intimate listening-room setting, highlighting virtuosic fiddles, violins, cellos, and guitar-driven arrangements. Expect a polished concert vibe with rich harmonies and dynamic ensemble interplay.

All-star faculty string performances in an intimate listening-room setting, highlighting virtuosic fiddles, violins, cellos, and guitar-driven arrangements. Expect a polished concert vibe with rich harmonies and dynamic ensemble interplay.
All-star faculty string performances in an intimate listening-room setting, highlighting virtuosic fiddles, violins, cellos, and guitar-driven arrangements. Expect a polished concert vibe with rich harmonies and dynamic ensemble interplay.

Late-night Irish traditional session energy with fiddles, whistles, and driving reels in a cozy pub setting. Expect a communal circle where musicians trade tunes and the room hums with foot-stomping rhythms.

Late-night Irish traditional session energy with fiddles, whistles, and driving reels in a cozy pub setting. Expect a communal circle where musicians trade tunes and the room hums with foot-stomping rhythms.
Late-night Irish traditional session energy with fiddles, whistles, and driving reels in a cozy pub setting. Expect a communal circle where musicians trade tunes and the room hums with foot-stomping rhythms.

Late-night soul sets anchor a monthly legacy gathering honoring Kat Williams’ vision, with rotating artists and community-centered connection. A tribute-style session built to uplift and sustain regional soul voices in an intimate room.

Late-night soul sets anchor a monthly legacy gathering honoring Kat Williams’ vision, with rotating artists and community-centered connection. A tribute-style session built to uplift and sustain regional soul voices in an intimate room.
Late-night soul sets anchor a monthly legacy gathering honoring Kat Williams’ vision, with rotating artists and community-centered connection. A tribute-style session built to uplift and sustain regional soul voices in an intimate room.