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High-energy house band set at Asheville Music Hall transitions into an open community jam where pickup musicians trade solos, harmonies, and spontaneous arrangements on the club stage, welcoming players of all levels.
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Tight house band grooves lay a rhythmic foundation before the floor opens to a loose late-night pickup jam, inviting seasoned players and curious newcomers into improvisational blues, rock, and roots riffs.
Tight house band grooves lay a rhythmic foundation before the floor opens to a loose late-night pickup jam, inviting seasoned players and curious newcomers into improvisational blues, rock, and roots riffs.
Tight house band grooves lay a rhythmic foundation before the floor opens to a loose late-night pickup jam, inviting seasoned players and curious newcomers into improvisational blues, rock, and roots riffs.
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.
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.
Brass-centered participatory jam led by members of AVL’s Empire Strikes Brass, bringing trumpet, trombone, sousaphone, and percussion players together for weekly communal improvisation in The One Stop room at Asheville Music Hall.
Brass-centered participatory jam led by members of AVL’s Empire Strikes Brass, bringing trumpet, trombone, sousaphone, and percussion players together for weekly communal improvisation in The One Stop room at Asheville Music Hall.
Brass-centered participatory jam led by members of AVL’s Empire Strikes Brass, bringing trumpet, trombone, sousaphone, and percussion players together for weekly communal improvisation in The One Stop room at Asheville Music Hall.
Communal, participatory drum circle at Pritchard Park with hand drums and percussion rhythms under the evening sky; community members and visitors gather for open, improvisational grooves and rhythmic socializing in a public park.
Communal, participatory drum circle at Pritchard Park with hand drums and percussion rhythms under the evening sky; community members and visitors gather for open, improvisational grooves and rhythmic socializing in a public park.
Communal, participatory drum circle at Pritchard Park with hand drums and percussion rhythms under the evening sky; community members and visitors gather for open, improvisational grooves and rhythmic socializing in a public park.
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.
Amped electric jam where The King Street House Band kicks off around 5pm; local guitarists, bassists and drummers plug in for spontaneous rock, blues and experimental grooves in an intimate Brevard room.
Amped electric jam where The King Street House Band kicks off around 5pm; local guitarists, bassists and drummers plug in for spontaneous rock, blues and experimental grooves in an intimate Brevard room.
Amped electric jam where The King Street House Band kicks off around 5pm; local guitarists, bassists and drummers plug in for spontaneous rock, blues and experimental grooves in an intimate Brevard 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.
Bright, vibrant four-day market of vendors and fans outside the venue during the Billy Strings Asheville run, where shoppers browse unique products and festival merch amid music-driven, social nightlife energy.
Bright, vibrant four-day market of vendors and fans outside the venue during the Billy Strings Asheville run, where shoppers browse unique products and festival merch amid music-driven, social nightlife energy.
Bright, vibrant four-day market of vendors and fans outside the venue during the Billy Strings Asheville run, where shoppers browse unique products and festival merch amid music-driven, social nightlife energy.
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.
Upbeat communal bluegrass pickin' and singing around fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, and upright bass in a casual brewery taproom; monthly first Wednesday 6-9pm session welcomes players and listeners of all skill levels.
Upbeat communal bluegrass pickin' and singing around fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, and upright bass in a casual brewery taproom; monthly first Wednesday 6-9pm session welcomes players and listeners of all skill levels.
Upbeat communal bluegrass pickin' and singing around fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, and upright bass in a casual brewery taproom; monthly first Wednesday 6-9pm session welcomes players and listeners of all skill levels.
Twilight drum pulses and improvised percussion create a trance-like, participatory drum circle where locals and visitors dance, play hand drums, and experience communal synchronicity every Friday night in an open public park.
Twilight drum pulses and improvised percussion create a trance-like, participatory drum circle where locals and visitors dance, play hand drums, and experience communal synchronicity every Friday night in an open public park.
Twilight drum pulses and improvised percussion create a trance-like, participatory drum circle where locals and visitors dance, play hand drums, and experience communal synchronicity every Friday night in an open public park.
Warm, bass-heavy reggae nights featuring classic dub rhythms, traditional ska and rocksteady from rotating local bands in West Asheville’s cozy taproom; low $5–$10 sliding-scale cover encourages dancing, community vibe and craft beer.
Warm, bass-heavy reggae nights featuring classic dub rhythms, traditional ska and rocksteady from rotating local bands in West Asheville’s cozy taproom; low $5–$10 sliding-scale cover encourages dancing, community vibe and craft beer.
Warm, bass-heavy reggae nights featuring classic dub rhythms, traditional ska and rocksteady from rotating local bands in West Asheville’s cozy taproom; low $5–$10 sliding-scale cover encourages dancing, community vibe and craft beer.
Lively, down-home bluegrass jam with banjo, mandolin, fiddle, and acoustic guitar in a casual round-robin circle; weekly Tuesday 6:30–9pm, free and welcoming to players and listeners of all skill levels.
Lively, down-home bluegrass jam with banjo, mandolin, fiddle, and acoustic guitar in a casual round-robin circle; weekly Tuesday 6:30–9pm, free and welcoming to players and listeners of all skill levels.
Lively, down-home bluegrass jam with banjo, mandolin, fiddle, and acoustic guitar in a casual round-robin circle; weekly Tuesday 6:30–9pm, free and welcoming to players and listeners of all skill levels.
Lively caller led square dances to an old time stringband blend Appalachian fiddle, banjo, and guitar, with an introductory flatfoot lesson, cake raffle, and a family friendly community atmosphere at Haw Creek Commons.
Lively caller led square dances to an old time stringband blend Appalachian fiddle, banjo, and guitar, with an introductory flatfoot lesson, cake raffle, and a family friendly community atmosphere at Haw Creek Commons.
Lively caller led square dances to an old time stringband blend Appalachian fiddle, banjo, and guitar, with an introductory flatfoot lesson, cake raffle, and a family friendly community atmosphere at Haw Creek Commons.
Weekly psychedelic rock tribute to the Grateful Dead with improvisational jams and rotating set lists in a lively brewery taproom, drawing devoted Deadheads for communal singing, dancing, and late-night revelry.
Weekly psychedelic rock tribute to the Grateful Dead with improvisational jams and rotating set lists in a lively brewery taproom, drawing devoted Deadheads for communal singing, dancing, and late-night revelry.
Weekly psychedelic rock tribute to the Grateful Dead with improvisational jams and rotating set lists in a lively brewery taproom, drawing devoted Deadheads for communal singing, dancing, and late-night revelry.
High-energy stand-up open mic focused on brand-new material and rotating local comics on Sunday nights. Signups start at 6:30pm for a 7pm show in a 21+ bar setting; no cover, newcomers welcome.
High-energy stand-up open mic focused on brand-new material and rotating local comics on Sunday nights. Signups start at 6:30pm for a 7pm show in a 21+ bar setting; no cover, newcomers welcome.
High-energy stand-up open mic focused on brand-new material and rotating local comics on Sunday nights. Signups start at 6:30pm for a 7pm show in a 21+ bar setting; no cover, newcomers welcome.
High-energy bluegrass sets driven by the best pickers from across WNC, followed by an inclusive open jam starting at 9:30 pm for local players and listeners in a cozy pub setting.
High-energy bluegrass sets driven by the best pickers from across WNC, followed by an inclusive open jam starting at 9:30 pm for local players and listeners in a cozy pub setting.
High-energy bluegrass sets driven by the best pickers from across WNC, followed by an inclusive open jam starting at 9:30 pm for local players and listeners in a cozy pub setting.
Varied acoustic and band sets of original songs, covers, guitar and piano with often surprising performances; each act receives 15 minutes or three songs in an intimate community open mic at White Horse Black Mountain.
Varied acoustic and band sets of original songs, covers, guitar and piano with often surprising performances; each act receives 15 minutes or three songs in an intimate community open mic at White Horse Black Mountain.
Varied acoustic and band sets of original songs, covers, guitar and piano with often surprising performances; each act receives 15 minutes or three songs in an intimate community open mic at White Horse Black Mountain.