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A weekly Tuesday night community jam fills the room with improvised grooves and rotating local players, curated by Women to the Front. Kickoff night brings Melissa McKinney and friends for an open, collaborative 8–11pm session.
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A weekly late-night community jam fills the room with spontaneous collaborations and rotating players, curated by Women to the Front. Drop in for an improvisational 8–11pm session where local musicians and listeners connect.
A weekly late-night community jam fills the room with spontaneous collaborations and rotating players, curated by Women to the Front. Drop in for an improvisational 8–11pm session where local musicians and listeners connect.
A weekly late-night community jam fills the room with spontaneous collaborations and rotating players, curated by Women to the Front. Drop in for an improvisational 8–11pm session where local musicians and listeners connect.
A late-night weekly jam led by members of Asheville’s Empire Strikes Brass, blending punchy horn lines, rhythmic improvisation, and ever-changing guest energy. Expect a different set each Tuesday in a lively downtown music hall bar.
A late-night weekly jam led by members of Asheville’s Empire Strikes Brass, blending punchy horn lines, rhythmic improvisation, and ever-changing guest energy. Expect a different set each Tuesday in a lively downtown music hall bar.
A late-night weekly jam led by members of Asheville’s Empire Strikes Brass, blending punchy horn lines, rhythmic improvisation, and ever-changing guest energy. Expect a different set each Tuesday in a lively downtown music hall bar.
Intimate singer songwriter sets spotlighting Asheville women artists, with personal stories behind each original song and the influences that shaped them. Free all ages Monday evening listening-room vibes in a brewery taproom with food and drinks on site.
Intimate singer songwriter sets spotlighting Asheville women artists, with personal stories behind each original song and the influences that shaped them. Free all ages Monday evening listening-room vibes in a brewery taproom with food and drinks on site.
Intimate singer songwriter sets spotlighting Asheville women artists, with personal stories behind each original song and the influences that shaped them. Free all ages Monday evening listening-room vibes in a brewery taproom with food and drinks on site.
Soulful, groove-heavy originals blur American roots with funk, jazz, and rock, leaning into unpredictable improvisation and jam-forward energy. A foot-moving, spirit-lifting Durham band adds funk soul rock and roll for a late-night downtown set.
Soulful, groove-heavy originals blur American roots with funk, jazz, and rock, leaning into unpredictable improvisation and jam-forward energy. A foot-moving, spirit-lifting Durham band adds funk soul rock and roll for a late-night downtown set.
Soulful, groove-heavy originals blur American roots with funk, jazz, and rock, leaning into unpredictable improvisation and jam-forward energy. A foot-moving, spirit-lifting Durham band adds funk soul rock and roll for a late-night downtown set.
Tight, freewheeling jam band grooves paired with creative songwriting from Louisville’s New Paradise Union on tour. Expect extended improvisation, high energy crescendos, and a late night club atmosphere downtown.
Tight, freewheeling jam band grooves paired with creative songwriting from Louisville’s New Paradise Union on tour. Expect extended improvisation, high energy crescendos, and a late night club atmosphere downtown.
Tight, freewheeling jam band grooves paired with creative songwriting from Louisville’s New Paradise Union on tour. Expect extended improvisation, high energy crescendos, and a late night club atmosphere downtown.
Funk-soaked psychedelic improvisation from Jamie Hendrickson alongside drummer Patrick Armitage, leaning into spontaneous jams and swirling textures. Expect a late-night, dancey club vibe with groove-forward interplay and trippy dynamics.
Funk-soaked psychedelic improvisation from Jamie Hendrickson alongside drummer Patrick Armitage, leaning into spontaneous jams and swirling textures. Expect a late-night, dancey club vibe with groove-forward interplay and trippy dynamics.
Funk-soaked psychedelic improvisation from Jamie Hendrickson alongside drummer Patrick Armitage, leaning into spontaneous jams and swirling textures. Expect a late-night, dancey club vibe with groove-forward interplay and trippy dynamics.
Craft beer pours in a relaxed downtown taproom while locals rotate through short sets of music, comedy, and spoken word. Support Asheville talent from the crowd or step up to the mic for a low pressure stage time.
Craft beer pours in a relaxed downtown taproom while locals rotate through short sets of music, comedy, and spoken word. Support Asheville talent from the crowd or step up to the mic for a low pressure stage time.
Craft beer pours in a relaxed downtown taproom while locals rotate through short sets of music, comedy, and spoken word. Support Asheville talent from the crowd or step up to the mic for a low pressure stage time.
Fluid, responsive sets driven by improvisation and sonic exploration from the collaborative project led by Edie Brickell, Matt Chamberlain, Kaveh Rastegar, and Mason Stoops. Expect genre-bending textures and spontaneous ensemble interplay in an intimate downtown club setting.
Fluid, responsive sets driven by improvisation and sonic exploration from the collaborative project led by Edie Brickell, Matt Chamberlain, Kaveh Rastegar, and Mason Stoops. Expect genre-bending textures and spontaneous ensemble interplay in an intimate downtown club setting.
Fluid, responsive sets driven by improvisation and sonic exploration from the collaborative project led by Edie Brickell, Matt Chamberlain, Kaveh Rastegar, and Mason Stoops. Expect genre-bending textures and spontaneous ensemble interplay in an intimate downtown club setting.
Hands-on hand drumming class led by longtime Asheville percussion teacher Larry McDowell, centered on rhythm, listening, and group groove. Free community gathering with optional donations to support ongoing weekly sessions.
Hands-on hand drumming class led by longtime Asheville percussion teacher Larry McDowell, centered on rhythm, listening, and group groove. Free community gathering with optional donations to support ongoing weekly sessions.
Hands-on hand drumming class led by longtime Asheville percussion teacher Larry McDowell, centered on rhythm, listening, and group groove. Free community gathering with optional donations to support ongoing weekly sessions.
A road-tested 2021 band brings a savory gumbo of Southern sounds shaped by nonstop touring across the Southeast and East Coast. Expect an energetic late-night set with genre-blending roots influence and barroom momentum.
A road-tested 2021 band brings a savory gumbo of Southern sounds shaped by nonstop touring across the Southeast and East Coast. Expect an energetic late-night set with genre-blending roots influence and barroom momentum.
A road-tested 2021 band brings a savory gumbo of Southern sounds shaped by nonstop touring across the Southeast and East Coast. Expect an energetic late-night set with genre-blending roots influence and barroom momentum.
Raw community blues jam night that starts as a stripped back front porch acoustic circle, then shifts into a plugged in electric set that turns up the heat. Expect rotating players, improvisation, and tradition minded roots blues energy.
Raw community blues jam night that starts as a stripped back front porch acoustic circle, then shifts into a plugged in electric set that turns up the heat. Expect rotating players, improvisation, and tradition minded roots blues energy.
Raw community blues jam night that starts as a stripped back front porch acoustic circle, then shifts into a plugged in electric set that turns up the heat. Expect rotating players, improvisation, and tradition minded roots blues energy.
Real-time, no-setlist improvisation where tight listening and quick pivots build and dismantle full-band grooves on the fly. Expect experimental, post-jam compositions with zero repeats in a late-night club setting.
Real-time, no-setlist improvisation where tight listening and quick pivots build and dismantle full-band grooves on the fly. Expect experimental, post-jam compositions with zero repeats in a late-night club setting.
Real-time, no-setlist improvisation where tight listening and quick pivots build and dismantle full-band grooves on the fly. Expect experimental, post-jam compositions with zero repeats in a late-night club setting.
An open Sunday night jam takes over the taproom stage, with any musicians welcome to sit in alongside rotating guest hosts and touring artists. Expect a laid-back brewery hangout with pints flowing and spontaneous, collaborative sets.
An open Sunday night jam takes over the taproom stage, with any musicians welcome to sit in alongside rotating guest hosts and touring artists. Expect a laid-back brewery hangout with pints flowing and spontaneous, collaborative sets.
An open Sunday night jam takes over the taproom stage, with any musicians welcome to sit in alongside rotating guest hosts and touring artists. Expect a laid-back brewery hangout with pints flowing and spontaneous, collaborative sets.
An all-ages patio set led by Asheville-based bassist and singer songwriter McKinney, shaped by Appalachian roots from southern West Virginia. Expect an intimate, story-forward performance with limited first come first serve seating.
An all-ages patio set led by Asheville-based bassist and singer songwriter McKinney, shaped by Appalachian roots from southern West Virginia. Expect an intimate, story-forward performance with limited first come first serve seating.
An all-ages patio set led by Asheville-based bassist and singer songwriter McKinney, shaped by Appalachian roots from southern West Virginia. Expect an intimate, story-forward performance with limited first come first serve seating.
Jam-infused psychedelia collides with full-force rock through slinky guitar riffs, lush effects, and deep nostalgic bass grooves. Expect hypnotic improvisational soundscapes plus original songs and classic covers spanning late 60s through 90s.
Jam-infused psychedelia collides with full-force rock through slinky guitar riffs, lush effects, and deep nostalgic bass grooves. Expect hypnotic improvisational soundscapes plus original songs and classic covers spanning late 60s through 90s.
Jam-infused psychedelia collides with full-force rock through slinky guitar riffs, lush effects, and deep nostalgic bass grooves. Expect hypnotic improvisational soundscapes plus original songs and classic covers spanning late 60s through 90s.
Steady communal rhythms and improvised percussion build into an open drum circle in the heart of downtown. Bring a drum or just listen as neighbors gather outdoors in Pritchard Park for a weekly Friday-night groove.
Steady communal rhythms and improvised percussion build into an open drum circle in the heart of downtown. Bring a drum or just listen as neighbors gather outdoors in Pritchard Park for a weekly Friday-night groove.
Steady communal rhythms and improvised percussion build into an open drum circle in the heart of downtown. Bring a drum or just listen as neighbors gather outdoors in Pritchard Park for a weekly Friday-night groove.
Raw community blues jams start with a stripped back front porch style acoustic circle, then shift into a plugged in electric set as the room heats up. Expect rotating players, call and response energy, and rootsy tradition keeping.
Raw community blues jams start with a stripped back front porch style acoustic circle, then shift into a plugged in electric set as the room heats up. Expect rotating players, call and response energy, and rootsy tradition keeping.
Raw community blues jams start with a stripped back front porch style acoustic circle, then shift into a plugged in electric set as the room heats up. Expect rotating players, call and response energy, and rootsy tradition keeping.
A downtown brewpub mic night with a 6:30 pm sign-up list and performances kicking off at 7:30. Rotating local acts create a casual, come-as-you-are crowd vibe over fresh pints.
A downtown brewpub mic night with a 6:30 pm sign-up list and performances kicking off at 7:30. Rotating local acts create a casual, come-as-you-are crowd vibe over fresh pints.
A downtown brewpub mic night with a 6:30 pm sign-up list and performances kicking off at 7:30. Rotating local acts create a casual, come-as-you-are crowd vibe over fresh pints.
Raw community blues night that starts as a stripped back, front porch style acoustic jam circle, then shifts into a plugged in late set with hotter, amplified Dark City blues. Musicians and listeners trade grooves in an intimate listening room.
Raw community blues night that starts as a stripped back, front porch style acoustic jam circle, then shifts into a plugged in late set with hotter, amplified Dark City blues. Musicians and listeners trade grooves in an intimate listening room.
Raw community blues night that starts as a stripped back, front porch style acoustic jam circle, then shifts into a plugged in late set with hotter, amplified Dark City blues. Musicians and listeners trade grooves in an intimate listening room.
Names drawn from a bucket launch rapid fire scene work and playful group games in an inclusive, beginner friendly improv jam. Free monthly (fourth Thursday) community gathering welcomes new players and casual viewers.
Names drawn from a bucket launch rapid fire scene work and playful group games in an inclusive, beginner friendly improv jam. Free monthly (fourth Thursday) community gathering welcomes new players and casual viewers.
Names drawn from a bucket launch rapid fire scene work and playful group games in an inclusive, beginner friendly improv jam. Free monthly (fourth Thursday) community gathering welcomes new players and casual viewers.