The Friday Drum Circle
Communal hand drumming and rhythmic improvisation each Friday evening under the open sky, welcoming players of all levels to a free, family friendly weekly gathering.
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Communal evening drum circle at Pritchard Park, where neighborhood participants trade beats and shared percussion rhythms every Friday; informal, participatory atmosphere welcoming players and listeners for a public outdoor gathering.
Communal evening drum circle at Pritchard Park, where neighborhood participants trade beats and shared percussion rhythms every Friday; informal, participatory atmosphere welcoming players and listeners for a public outdoor gathering.
Open-air drum circle where hand drums, shakers, and improvised rhythms build into a communal groove in the heart of downtown. Drop in to play or listen, with a spontaneous, danceable, all-levels vibe in a public park.
Open-air drum circle where hand drums, shakers, and improvised rhythms build into a communal groove in the heart of downtown. Drop in to play or listen, with a spontaneous, danceable, all-levels vibe in a public park.
Open-air drum circle where hand drums, shakers, and improvised rhythms build into a communal groove in the heart of downtown. Drop in to play or listen, with a spontaneous, danceable, all-levels vibe in a public park.
Participatory hand drumming workshop focusing on rhythm fundamentals, call and response grooves, and group ensemble techniques, with a beginner friendly, community oriented vibe and guided exercises for all skill levels.
Participatory hand drumming workshop focusing on rhythm fundamentals, call and response grooves, and group ensemble techniques, with a beginner friendly, community oriented vibe and guided exercises for all skill levels.
Participatory hand drumming workshop focusing on rhythm fundamentals, call and response grooves, and group ensemble techniques, with a beginner friendly, community oriented vibe and guided exercises for all skill levels.
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.
Hands-on rhythm lesson centered on djembes and basic hand-drum techniques in a guided, beginner-friendly session. A small group builds foundational timing and grooves, then plays a couple songs together; bring your own percussion or reserve a library drum.
Hands-on rhythm lesson centered on djembes and basic hand-drum techniques in a guided, beginner-friendly session. A small group builds foundational timing and grooves, then plays a couple songs together; bring your own percussion or reserve a library drum.
Hands-on rhythm lesson centered on djembes and basic hand-drum techniques in a guided, beginner-friendly session. A small group builds foundational timing and grooves, then plays a couple songs together; bring your own percussion or reserve a library drum.
Evening of old-time mountain and folk music in a cozy downtown pub, a participatory acoustic jam of fiddles, banjo, and guitar where players and listeners mingle, casual and welcoming to all skill levels.
Evening of old-time mountain and folk music in a cozy downtown pub, a participatory acoustic jam of fiddles, banjo, and guitar where players and listeners mingle, casual and welcoming to all skill levels.
Evening of old-time mountain and folk music in a cozy downtown pub, a participatory acoustic jam of fiddles, banjo, and guitar where players and listeners mingle, casual and welcoming to all skill levels.
Browse eclectic booths of curios, vintage finds, and handmade goods in Pritchard Park's open-air Curiosity Market, where local artisans and collectors create a family friendly daytime popup of oddities and crafts.
Browse eclectic booths of curios, vintage finds, and handmade goods in Pritchard Park's open-air Curiosity Market, where local artisans and collectors create a family friendly daytime popup of oddities and crafts.
Browse eclectic booths of curios, vintage finds, and handmade goods in Pritchard Park's open-air Curiosity Market, where local artisans and collectors create a family friendly daytime popup of oddities and crafts.
Heart-centered call and response kirtan with devotional chanting, harmonium, and acoustic guitar in a welcoming community song circle emphasizing breath, mantra, and communal singing for beginners and experienced vocalists.
Heart-centered call and response kirtan with devotional chanting, harmonium, and acoustic guitar in a welcoming community song circle emphasizing breath, mantra, and communal singing for beginners and experienced vocalists.
Heart-centered call and response kirtan with devotional chanting, harmonium, and acoustic guitar in a welcoming community song circle emphasizing breath, mantra, and communal singing for beginners and experienced vocalists.
Rotating circles of old time tunes and traditional mountain songs create a participatory jam where players trade leads and lock into steady grooves. Expect an acoustic, community-driven session that changes week to week.
Rotating circles of old time tunes and traditional mountain songs create a participatory jam where players trade leads and lock into steady grooves. Expect an acoustic, community-driven session that changes week to week.
Rotating circles of old time tunes and traditional mountain songs create a participatory jam where players trade leads and lock into steady grooves. Expect an acoustic, community-driven session that changes week to week.
Hands-on frame drumming immersion that teaches fundamental strokes, ensemble rhythms, and somatic practices for beginners, tapping the sacred pulse to cultivate healing arts community in a women focused circle.
Hands-on frame drumming immersion that teaches fundamental strokes, ensemble rhythms, and somatic practices for beginners, tapping the sacred pulse to cultivate healing arts community in a women focused circle.
Hands-on frame drumming immersion that teaches fundamental strokes, ensemble rhythms, and somatic practices for beginners, tapping the sacred pulse to cultivate healing arts community in a women focused circle.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a downtown pub in a casual, community jam atmosphere. Expect an informal night of traditional string-band sounds and laid-back listening and playing.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a downtown pub in a casual, community jam atmosphere. Expect an informal night of traditional string-band sounds and laid-back listening and playing.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a downtown pub in a casual, community jam atmosphere. Expect an informal night of traditional string-band sounds and laid-back listening and playing.
A weekly bluegrass jam fills the room with fast banjo rolls, fiddle leads, and tight harmony choruses in a casual local hangout. Free and welcoming to pickers and listeners of all experience levels.
A weekly bluegrass jam fills the room with fast banjo rolls, fiddle leads, and tight harmony choruses in a casual local hangout. Free and welcoming to pickers and listeners of all experience levels.
A weekly bluegrass jam fills the room with fast banjo rolls, fiddle leads, and tight harmony choruses in a casual local hangout. Free and welcoming to pickers and listeners of all experience levels.
An outdoor summer gathering with old time and bluegrass tunes echoing across Pack Square, drawing circles of flatfooters and social dancers. Bring a blanket for an all-ages park hang with a community-festival feel.
An outdoor summer gathering with old time and bluegrass tunes echoing across Pack Square, drawing circles of flatfooters and social dancers. Bring a blanket for an all-ages park hang with a community-festival feel.
An outdoor summer gathering with old time and bluegrass tunes echoing across Pack Square, drawing circles of flatfooters and social dancers. Bring a blanket for an all-ages park hang with a community-festival feel.
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Folk, soul, Americana, and rock n roll blend into a warm, buttery vocal set powered by nimble red Telecaster riffs and a boot-tambourine backbeat. Youthful stage energy meets lived-in songwriting in a downtown brewery taproom.
Folk, soul, Americana, and rock n roll blend into a warm, buttery vocal set powered by nimble red Telecaster riffs and a boot-tambourine backbeat. Youthful stage energy meets lived-in songwriting in a downtown brewery taproom.
Participatory evening of jazz improvisation where local musicians trade solos over standards and originals; players are encouraged to bring instruments while listeners enjoy intimate, up-close barroom sets.
Participatory evening of jazz improvisation where local musicians trade solos over standards and originals; players are encouraged to bring instruments while listeners enjoy intimate, up-close barroom sets.
Participatory evening of jazz improvisation where local musicians trade solos over standards and originals; players are encouraged to bring instruments while listeners enjoy intimate, up-close barroom sets.
Participatory circle jam of old time Appalachian folk, with fiddles, banjo, and guitar filling a cozy brewery taproom; players of all levels and listening patrons welcome for an informal late night session.
Participatory circle jam of old time Appalachian folk, with fiddles, banjo, and guitar filling a cozy brewery taproom; players of all levels and listening patrons welcome for an informal late night session.
Participatory circle jam of old time Appalachian folk, with fiddles, banjo, and guitar filling a cozy brewery taproom; players of all levels and listening patrons welcome for an informal late night session.
Celtic-influenced Irish traditional tunes played in a lively pub session with rotating local and regional musicians. Expect an intimate, social atmosphere centered on acoustic melodies and communal listening.
Celtic-influenced Irish traditional tunes played in a lively pub session with rotating local and regional musicians. Expect an intimate, social atmosphere centered on acoustic melodies and communal listening.
Celtic-influenced Irish traditional tunes played in a lively pub session with rotating local and regional musicians. Expect an intimate, social atmosphere centered on acoustic melodies and communal listening.