Open Mic Night at the White Horse
Legendary open mic night presenting original songs, covers, guitar and piano performances with unexpected surprises; emerging singer-songwriters and storytellers take 15-minute (or three-song) sets in an intimate Black Mountain venue.
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Varied 15 minute acoustic and piano sets by emerging songwriters and local performers, mixing original songs, covers, and surprise pieces in a cozy tavern atmosphere that welcomes both players and attentive listeners.
Varied 15 minute acoustic and piano sets by emerging songwriters and local performers, mixing original songs, covers, and surprise pieces in a cozy tavern atmosphere that welcomes both players and attentive listeners.
Varied 15 minute acoustic and piano sets by emerging songwriters and local performers, mixing original songs, covers, and surprise pieces in a cozy tavern atmosphere that welcomes both players and attentive listeners.
Loose, late night blues jam emphasizing gritty electric guitar, harmonica, and slide licks; drop in musicians and listeners mingle in a relaxed tavern setting for spontaneous covers, improvisation, and community driven groove.
Loose, late night blues jam emphasizing gritty electric guitar, harmonica, and slide licks; drop in musicians and listeners mingle in a relaxed tavern setting for spontaneous covers, improvisation, and community driven groove.
Loose, late night blues jam emphasizing gritty electric guitar, harmonica, and slide licks; drop in musicians and listeners mingle in a relaxed tavern setting for spontaneous covers, improvisation, and community driven groove.

Gritty, communal blues jam with electric guitar, harmonica, and shuffle grooves in a cozy Black Mountain tavern; walk up musicians and audiences share rotating sets, from beginners learning licks to seasoned soloists trading riffs.

Gritty, communal blues jam with electric guitar, harmonica, and shuffle grooves in a cozy Black Mountain tavern; walk up musicians and audiences share rotating sets, from beginners learning licks to seasoned soloists trading riffs.
Gritty, communal blues jam with electric guitar, harmonica, and shuffle grooves in a cozy Black Mountain tavern; walk up musicians and audiences share rotating sets, from beginners learning licks to seasoned soloists trading riffs.

Welcoming open stage for poets, comedians, musicians, and first-time performers to try original poetry, jokes, and songs in an intimate, community focused night that prizes creativity, courage, and attentive audience listening.

Welcoming open stage for poets, comedians, musicians, and first-time performers to try original poetry, jokes, and songs in an intimate, community focused night that prizes creativity, courage, and attentive audience listening.
Welcoming open stage for poets, comedians, musicians, and first-time performers to try original poetry, jokes, and songs in an intimate, community focused night that prizes creativity, courage, and attentive audience listening.

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.
Late afternoon traditional Irish session of fiddles, tin whistle, and guitar with lively sing-alongs in a cozy pub atmosphere; free, drop-in community gatherings held twice monthly at 5pm.
Late afternoon traditional Irish session of fiddles, tin whistle, and guitar with lively sing-alongs in a cozy pub atmosphere; free, drop-in community gatherings held twice monthly at 5pm.
Late afternoon traditional Irish session of fiddles, tin whistle, and guitar with lively sing-alongs in a cozy pub atmosphere; free, drop-in community gatherings held twice monthly at 5pm.

Intimate evening of Appalachian rooted folk and original songwriting with warm vocal harmonies and acoustic guitar, inviting close listening audience connection in a cozy small stage listening room.

Intimate evening of Appalachian rooted folk and original songwriting with warm vocal harmonies and acoustic guitar, inviting close listening audience connection in a cozy small stage listening room.
Intimate evening of Appalachian rooted folk and original songwriting with warm vocal harmonies and acoustic guitar, inviting close listening audience connection in a cozy small stage listening room.

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.

Tight, intimate acoustic performance by indie songwriter Skribe at the cozy White Horse listening room, blending reflective lyrics and warm fingerpicked guitar in a close-up, low-lit set.

Tight, intimate acoustic performance by indie songwriter Skribe at the cozy White Horse listening room, blending reflective lyrics and warm fingerpicked guitar in a close-up, low-lit set.
Tight, intimate acoustic performance by indie songwriter Skribe at the cozy White Horse listening room, blending reflective lyrics and warm fingerpicked guitar in a close-up, low-lit set.

Lilting Appalachian folk and singer songwriter tunes driven by warm fingerpicked guitar, harmony vocals, and rootsy storytelling. Audience gathers in a cozy listening room for close up acoustic performances and communal low lit evenings.

Lilting Appalachian folk and singer songwriter tunes driven by warm fingerpicked guitar, harmony vocals, and rootsy storytelling. Audience gathers in a cozy listening room for close up acoustic performances and communal low lit evenings.
Lilting Appalachian folk and singer songwriter tunes driven by warm fingerpicked guitar, harmony vocals, and rootsy storytelling. Audience gathers in a cozy listening room for close up acoustic performances and communal low lit evenings.

Round-robin of jigs, reels, and hornpipes led by fiddles, tin whistles, bodhrán, and acoustic guitar in a cozy pub room; drop in musicians and listeners encouraged for informal communal Irish tunes.

Round-robin of jigs, reels, and hornpipes led by fiddles, tin whistles, bodhrán, and acoustic guitar in a cozy pub room; drop in musicians and listeners encouraged for informal communal Irish tunes.
Round-robin of jigs, reels, and hornpipes led by fiddles, tin whistles, bodhrán, and acoustic guitar in a cozy pub room; drop in musicians and listeners encouraged for informal communal Irish tunes.

Sunday-night spotlight for singers, poets, and storytellers in a supportive, welcoming atmosphere; performers sign up at 6pm to share acoustic, spoken-word, or experimental pieces in an intimate barroom setting.

Sunday-night spotlight for singers, poets, and storytellers in a supportive, welcoming atmosphere; performers sign up at 6pm to share acoustic, spoken-word, or experimental pieces in an intimate barroom setting.
Sunday-night spotlight for singers, poets, and storytellers in a supportive, welcoming atmosphere; performers sign up at 6pm to share acoustic, spoken-word, or experimental pieces in an intimate barroom setting.
Electric blues sets by Bill Mattocks and Peggy Ratusz kick off weekly Tuesday nights, then a rotating open jam invites players to perform up to three songs with a house backline.
Electric blues sets by Bill Mattocks and Peggy Ratusz kick off weekly Tuesday nights, then a rotating open jam invites players to perform up to three songs with a house backline.
Electric blues sets by Bill Mattocks and Peggy Ratusz kick off weekly Tuesday nights, then a rotating open jam invites players to perform up to three songs with a house backline.
Conversational folk storytelling driven by Brodsky's acoustic guitar and wry, topical lyrics in an intimate Black Mountain listening room, ideal for fans of narrative songwriting and close-up solo performances.
Conversational folk storytelling driven by Brodsky's acoustic guitar and wry, topical lyrics in an intimate Black Mountain listening room, ideal for fans of narrative songwriting and close-up solo performances.
Conversational folk storytelling driven by Brodsky's acoustic guitar and wry, topical lyrics in an intimate Black Mountain listening room, ideal for fans of narrative songwriting and close-up solo performances.

Rowdy, dance friendly Celtic sets of jigs, reels, and ballads bring traditional Irish tunes to an intimate tavern setting, ideal for foot-stomping, singalongs, and ceilidh style dancing.

Rowdy, dance friendly Celtic sets of jigs, reels, and ballads bring traditional Irish tunes to an intimate tavern setting, ideal for foot-stomping, singalongs, and ceilidh style dancing.
Rowdy, dance friendly Celtic sets of jigs, reels, and ballads bring traditional Irish tunes to an intimate tavern setting, ideal for foot-stomping, singalongs, and ceilidh style dancing.

High energy bluegrass sets steeped in Appalachian tradition, driven by banjo, fiddle, and tight string band harmonies. Expect toe-tapping rhythms and a warm, intimate Black Mountain taproom atmosphere.

High energy bluegrass sets steeped in Appalachian tradition, driven by banjo, fiddle, and tight string band harmonies. Expect toe-tapping rhythms and a warm, intimate Black Mountain taproom atmosphere.
High energy bluegrass sets steeped in Appalachian tradition, driven by banjo, fiddle, and tight string band harmonies. Expect toe-tapping rhythms and a warm, intimate Black Mountain taproom atmosphere.

Intimate late-night open mic hosted by Kodey in a low-lit kava lounge, welcoming acoustic musicians, poets, and storytellers to share originals and covers in a relaxed, supportive downtown Asheville atmosphere.

Intimate late-night open mic hosted by Kodey in a low-lit kava lounge, welcoming acoustic musicians, poets, and storytellers to share originals and covers in a relaxed, supportive downtown Asheville atmosphere.
Intimate late-night open mic hosted by Kodey in a low-lit kava lounge, welcoming acoustic musicians, poets, and storytellers to share originals and covers in a relaxed, supportive downtown Asheville 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.
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.

High-energy bluegrass sets from top WNC pickers segue into an open jam at 9:30 PM, with fiddle, banjo, mandolin, and flatpicking in a cozy pub atmosphere.

High-energy bluegrass sets from top WNC pickers segue into an open jam at 9:30 PM, with fiddle, banjo, mandolin, and flatpicking in a cozy pub atmosphere.
High-energy bluegrass sets from top WNC pickers segue into an open jam at 9:30 PM, with fiddle, banjo, mandolin, and flatpicking in a cozy pub atmosphere.

Low-lit kava-bar nights of eclectic poetry, spoken word, and performance art, celebrating Asheville’s longest-running open mic; sign-ups begin at 8 p.m. for five- or ten-minute slots welcoming all creative forms.

Low-lit kava-bar nights of eclectic poetry, spoken word, and performance art, celebrating Asheville’s longest-running open mic; sign-ups begin at 8 p.m. for five- or ten-minute slots welcoming all creative forms.
Low-lit kava-bar nights of eclectic poetry, spoken word, and performance art, celebrating Asheville’s longest-running open mic; sign-ups begin at 8 p.m. for five- or ten-minute slots welcoming all creative forms.