
"Sit a Spell" - Traditional Music Sessions with Warren Wilson College
Weekly Friday evening roots jam with an open circle for traditional tunes and casual sit-in playing in a lively brewery tasting room. Brings together Asheville musicians of all levels while raising funds for the Warren Wilson Music Scholarship Fund.
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A Friday evening roots-music jam where players swap traditional tunes in a lively tasting-room circle, welcoming every skill level with instruments in hand. Proceeds support the Warren Wilson Music Scholarship Fund while strengthening Asheville’s old-time community.

A Friday evening roots-music jam where players swap traditional tunes in a lively tasting-room circle, welcoming every skill level with instruments in hand. Proceeds support the Warren Wilson Music Scholarship Fund while strengthening Asheville’s old-time community.
A Friday evening roots-music jam where players swap traditional tunes in a lively tasting-room circle, welcoming every skill level with instruments in hand. Proceeds support the Warren Wilson Music Scholarship Fund while strengthening Asheville’s old-time community.

An informal traditional jam where fiddles, banjos, and guitars trade old-time and folk tunes in a lively taproom. Drop in to listen or play alongside Warren Wilson College musicians for a community-driven, late-night session.

An informal traditional jam where fiddles, banjos, and guitars trade old-time and folk tunes in a lively taproom. Drop in to listen or play alongside Warren Wilson College musicians for a community-driven, late-night session.
An informal traditional jam where fiddles, banjos, and guitars trade old-time and folk tunes in a lively taproom. Drop in to listen or play alongside Warren Wilson College musicians for a community-driven, late-night session.

A weekly open jam centered on traditional tunes, with musicians trading leads and backing in a participatory circle. Held in a brewery taproom setting that welcomes both players and listeners for a relaxed community session.

A weekly open jam centered on traditional tunes, with musicians trading leads and backing in a participatory circle. Held in a brewery taproom setting that welcomes both players and listeners for a relaxed community session.
A weekly open jam centered on traditional tunes, with musicians trading leads and backing in a participatory circle. Held in a brewery taproom setting that welcomes both players and listeners for a relaxed community session.

Traditional Appalachian old-time circle jam fills a lively English Irish pub with fiddles, banjo, and toe-tapping mountain tunes. Settle in with dinner and pints while local WNC musicians trade melodies in a long-running weekly session.

Traditional Appalachian old-time circle jam fills a lively English Irish pub with fiddles, banjo, and toe-tapping mountain tunes. Settle in with dinner and pints while local WNC musicians trade melodies in a long-running weekly session.
Traditional Appalachian old-time circle jam fills a lively English Irish pub with fiddles, banjo, and toe-tapping mountain tunes. Settle in with dinner and pints while local WNC musicians trade melodies in a long-running weekly session.

Celtic session tunes fill a cozy downtown pub as rotating musicians from Western North Carolina and beyond trade traditional Irish melodies and spirited reels in an informal, come as you are atmosphere.

Celtic session tunes fill a cozy downtown pub as rotating musicians from Western North Carolina and beyond trade traditional Irish melodies and spirited reels in an informal, come as you are atmosphere.
Celtic session tunes fill a cozy downtown pub as rotating musicians from Western North Carolina and beyond trade traditional Irish melodies and spirited reels in an informal, come as you are atmosphere.

Appalachian old time tunes fill a Monday-night acoustic jam where listeners and pickers trade fiddle and banjo melodies in a relaxed circle. Tips support the Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians program to keep regional roots music thriving.

Appalachian old time tunes fill a Monday-night acoustic jam where listeners and pickers trade fiddle and banjo melodies in a relaxed circle. Tips support the Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians program to keep regional roots music thriving.
Appalachian old time tunes fill a Monday-night acoustic jam where listeners and pickers trade fiddle and banjo melodies in a relaxed circle. Tips support the Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians program to keep regional roots music thriving.

Spontaneous bluegrass circle jam with acoustic picking, trading breaks, and group singalongs in a brewery taproom. Welcoming vibe for all ages and all skill levels, from first-timers to seasoned pickers.

Spontaneous bluegrass circle jam with acoustic picking, trading breaks, and group singalongs in a brewery taproom. Welcoming vibe for all ages and all skill levels, from first-timers to seasoned pickers.
Spontaneous bluegrass circle jam with acoustic picking, trading breaks, and group singalongs in a brewery taproom. Welcoming vibe for all ages and all skill levels, from first-timers to seasoned pickers.

A lineup of Asheville women musicians brings soulful blues performances and a community-minded taproom atmosphere, with local beer and pizza rounding out an easygoing night of live music.

A lineup of Asheville women musicians brings soulful blues performances and a community-minded taproom atmosphere, with local beer and pizza rounding out an easygoing night of live music.
A lineup of Asheville women musicians brings soulful blues performances and a community-minded taproom atmosphere, with local beer and pizza rounding out an easygoing night of live music.

Blues performance by a seven-member lineup of Asheville women musicians, bringing regional roots music and a lively brewery atmosphere to an evening gathering for local music fans.

Blues performance by a seven-member lineup of Asheville women musicians, bringing regional roots music and a lively brewery atmosphere to an evening gathering for local music fans.
Blues performance by a seven-member lineup of Asheville women musicians, bringing regional roots music and a lively brewery atmosphere to an evening gathering for local music fans.

High-energy bluegrass set anchored by tight harmonies, driving banjo, and fiddle leads, paired with a celebratory grand reopening of the Kittredge Arts Center on the Warren Wilson College campus in Swannanoa.

High-energy bluegrass set anchored by tight harmonies, driving banjo, and fiddle leads, paired with a celebratory grand reopening of the Kittredge Arts Center on the Warren Wilson College campus in Swannanoa.
High-energy bluegrass set anchored by tight harmonies, driving banjo, and fiddle leads, paired with a celebratory grand reopening of the Kittredge Arts Center on the Warren Wilson College campus in Swannanoa.

A participatory unplugged bluegrass jam in the taproom where players trade tunes on acoustic strings and keep the circle going. Rotates to the patio on fair-weather evenings, welcoming beginners and seasoned pickers alike.

A participatory unplugged bluegrass jam in the taproom where players trade tunes on acoustic strings and keep the circle going. Rotates to the patio on fair-weather evenings, welcoming beginners and seasoned pickers alike.
A participatory unplugged bluegrass jam in the taproom where players trade tunes on acoustic strings and keep the circle going. Rotates to the patio on fair-weather evenings, welcoming beginners and seasoned pickers alike.
Drop in for a participatory old time Appalachian acoustic jam with fiddles, banjo, and guitar where listeners and players mingle in a casual circle. Tip donations support the Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians program; rotating Indian food truck on site.
Drop in for a participatory old time Appalachian acoustic jam with fiddles, banjo, and guitar where listeners and players mingle in a casual circle. Tip donations support the Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians program; rotating Indian food truck on site.
Drop in for a participatory old time Appalachian acoustic jam with fiddles, banjo, and guitar where listeners and players mingle in a casual circle. Tip donations support the Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians program; rotating Indian food truck on site.

Lively contra dancing with traditional folk tunes in Bryson Gym on the Warren Wilson College campus, blending partner-based figures and communal sets. A weekly Thursday night social built around local dance and music traditions in Swannanoa.

Lively contra dancing with traditional folk tunes in Bryson Gym on the Warren Wilson College campus, blending partner-based figures and communal sets. A weekly Thursday night social built around local dance and music traditions in Swannanoa.
Lively contra dancing with traditional folk tunes in Bryson Gym on the Warren Wilson College campus, blending partner-based figures and communal sets. A weekly Thursday night social built around local dance and music traditions in Swannanoa.

Loose, collaborative bluegrass and jamgrass unfold in a weekly session led by local players, with rotating special guests bringing fresh energy and variation to each gathering.

Loose, collaborative bluegrass and jamgrass unfold in a weekly session led by local players, with rotating special guests bringing fresh energy and variation to each gathering.
Loose, collaborative bluegrass and jamgrass unfold in a weekly session led by local players, with rotating special guests bringing fresh energy and variation to each gathering.

Bluegrass jam energy takes over the brewery taproom with fast fiddle runs, banjo rolls, and shared singalong choruses. Expect an informal, late-night pickin’ session built for toe-tapping pints and community musicians.

Bluegrass jam energy takes over the brewery taproom with fast fiddle runs, banjo rolls, and shared singalong choruses. Expect an informal, late-night pickin’ session built for toe-tapping pints and community musicians.
Bluegrass jam energy takes over the brewery taproom with fast fiddle runs, banjo rolls, and shared singalong choruses. Expect an informal, late-night pickin’ session built for toe-tapping pints and community musicians.

An informal bluegrass jam fills the brewery taproom with fast-picking banjos, fiddles, and harmony vocals. Held the first Wednesday each month, it’s a welcoming, participatory session for players and listeners alike.

An informal bluegrass jam fills the brewery taproom with fast-picking banjos, fiddles, and harmony vocals. Held the first Wednesday each month, it’s a welcoming, participatory session for players and listeners alike.
An informal bluegrass jam fills the brewery taproom with fast-picking banjos, fiddles, and harmony vocals. Held the first Wednesday each month, it’s a welcoming, participatory session for players and listeners alike.

Weekly open jam on the taproom stage where any musician can sit in alongside rotating guest hosts and touring players. Expect a laid-back, community-heavy night of spontaneous sets with pints flowing and no cover.

Weekly open jam on the taproom stage where any musician can sit in alongside rotating guest hosts and touring players. Expect a laid-back, community-heavy night of spontaneous sets with pints flowing and no cover.
Weekly open jam on the taproom stage where any musician can sit in alongside rotating guest hosts and touring players. Expect a laid-back, community-heavy night of spontaneous sets with pints flowing and no cover.

A roots-focused blues gathering moves from a stripped-back, front-porch acoustic circle into an amplified stage jam, inviting musicians and listeners to share raw, traditional sounds and community connection.

A roots-focused blues gathering moves from a stripped-back, front-porch acoustic circle into an amplified stage jam, inviting musicians and listeners to share raw, traditional sounds and community connection.
A roots-focused blues gathering moves from a stripped-back, front-porch acoustic circle into an amplified stage jam, inviting musicians and listeners to share raw, traditional sounds and community connection.

A long-running Sunday Irish trad session fills the pub stage with fiddles, whistles, and lively Celtic tunes as local WNC players trade sets and jam into the evening. Pair the music with a pint or an afternoon Irish coffee in a classic English Irish pub atmosphere.

A long-running Sunday Irish trad session fills the pub stage with fiddles, whistles, and lively Celtic tunes as local WNC players trade sets and jam into the evening. Pair the music with a pint or an afternoon Irish coffee in a classic English Irish pub atmosphere.
A long-running Sunday Irish trad session fills the pub stage with fiddles, whistles, and lively Celtic tunes as local WNC players trade sets and jam into the evening. Pair the music with a pint or an afternoon Irish coffee in a classic English Irish pub atmosphere.