Open Mic Night at the White Horse
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.
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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.

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.
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.

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.

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.

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.
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.

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.

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.

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.
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.

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.
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.

Soulful Americana songs by an award winning songwriter braided with expressive fiddle in an intimate listening room, creating quiet, attentive evenings of lyrical storytelling and old-time influenced melodies.

Soulful Americana songs by an award winning songwriter braided with expressive fiddle in an intimate listening room, creating quiet, attentive evenings of lyrical storytelling and old-time influenced melodies.
Soulful Americana songs by an award winning songwriter braided with expressive fiddle in an intimate listening room, creating quiet, attentive evenings of lyrical storytelling and old-time influenced melodies.

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.

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.

Spotlight on outstanding regional vocalists and unca faculty jazz artists backed by tight small ensembles, with guest soloists delivering intimate vocal jazz arrangements and improvisational interplay.

Spotlight on outstanding regional vocalists and unca faculty jazz artists backed by tight small ensembles, with guest soloists delivering intimate vocal jazz arrangements and improvisational interplay.
Spotlight on outstanding regional vocalists and unca faculty jazz artists backed by tight small ensembles, with guest soloists delivering intimate vocal jazz arrangements and improvisational interplay.

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.