The Friday Drum Circle
An open community drum circle fills Pritchard Park with layered hand drums, shakers, and call and response rhythms on Friday evenings. Drop in to play or listen in a casual, all skill levels outdoor jam.
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A participatory community drum circle with layered hand percussion rhythms and spontaneous grooves in downtown Asheville. Gather outdoors in Pritchard Park for an open, come as you are weekly Friday evening jam.
A participatory community drum circle with layered hand percussion rhythms and spontaneous grooves in downtown Asheville. Gather outdoors in Pritchard Park for an open, come as you are weekly Friday evening jam.
A participatory community drum circle with layered hand percussion rhythms and spontaneous grooves in downtown Asheville. Gather outdoors in Pritchard Park for an open, come as you are weekly Friday evening jam.
Pulsing community drum circle with hand drums, shakers, and improvised percussion grooves in a downtown park setting. Drop in to play or listen as rhythms build into a lively, communal late evening hang.
Pulsing community drum circle with hand drums, shakers, and improvised percussion grooves in a downtown park setting. Drop in to play or listen as rhythms build into a lively, communal late evening hang.
Pulsing community drum circle with hand drums, shakers, and improvised percussion grooves in a downtown park setting. Drop in to play or listen as rhythms build into a lively, communal late evening hang.
Hands-on drumming instruction led by Larry McDowell in a welcoming community setting. Learn rhythm basics and play along with others in a free, accessible class geared toward all experience levels.
Hands-on drumming instruction led by Larry McDowell in a welcoming community setting. Learn rhythm basics and play along with others in a free, accessible class geared toward all experience levels.
Hands-on drumming instruction led by Larry McDowell in a welcoming community setting. Learn rhythm basics and play along with others in a free, accessible class geared toward all experience levels.
Eclectic stalls of vintage curios, handmade jewelry, art, and oddities line sunlit Pritchard Park paths for a summer afternoon of browsing, discovering unique gifts, and meeting local makers.
Eclectic stalls of vintage curios, handmade jewelry, art, and oddities line sunlit Pritchard Park paths for a summer afternoon of browsing, discovering unique gifts, and meeting local makers.
Eclectic stalls of vintage curios, handmade jewelry, art, and oddities line sunlit Pritchard Park paths for a summer afternoon of browsing, discovering unique gifts, and meeting local makers.
Rotating weekly sets from local and regional artists fill a brewery taproom every Friday night, with a laid back crowd and pints flowing. Rain or shine hangout with no cover and an easygoing community vibe.
Rotating weekly sets from local and regional artists fill a brewery taproom every Friday night, with a laid back crowd and pints flowing. Rain or shine hangout with no cover and an easygoing community vibe.
Rotating weekly sets from local and regional artists fill a brewery taproom every Friday night, with a laid back crowd and pints flowing. Rain or shine hangout with no cover and an easygoing community vibe.
Rhythm-driven group drumming set to upbeat tunes doubles as a low-impact arm and core workout. Beginner-friendly and playful, with an emphasis on movement, coordination, and community fun rather than drumming skills.
Rhythm-driven group drumming set to upbeat tunes doubles as a low-impact arm and core workout. Beginner-friendly and playful, with an emphasis on movement, coordination, and community fun rather than drumming skills.
Rhythm-driven group drumming set to upbeat tunes doubles as a low-impact arm and core workout. Beginner-friendly and playful, with an emphasis on movement, coordination, and community fun rather than drumming skills.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a downtown pub in a community-style acoustic jam. Expect fiddle and banjo standards, shared song circles, and a laid-back late-night listening vibe.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a downtown pub in a community-style acoustic jam. Expect fiddle and banjo standards, shared song circles, and a laid-back late-night listening vibe.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a downtown pub in a community-style acoustic jam. Expect fiddle and banjo standards, shared song circles, and a laid-back late-night listening vibe.
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.
Celtic tunes and traditional Irish melodies fill a cozy downtown pub as local and visiting musicians trade reels, jigs, and ballads. Expect an informal session vibe with acoustic instrumentation and a lively pint-in-hand atmosphere.
Celtic tunes and traditional Irish melodies fill a cozy downtown pub as local and visiting musicians trade reels, jigs, and ballads. Expect an informal session vibe with acoustic instrumentation and a lively pint-in-hand atmosphere.
Celtic tunes and traditional Irish melodies fill a cozy downtown pub as local and visiting musicians trade reels, jigs, and ballads. Expect an informal session vibe with acoustic instrumentation and a lively pint-in-hand atmosphere.
Old time acoustic jam with fiddles, banjos, and guitars in a laid back brewery taproom setting. A community circle welcomes pickers and listeners for traditional tunes, improvisation, and mountain music camaraderie.
Old time acoustic jam with fiddles, banjos, and guitars in a laid back brewery taproom setting. A community circle welcomes pickers and listeners for traditional tunes, improvisation, and mountain music camaraderie.
Old time acoustic jam with fiddles, banjos, and guitars in a laid back brewery taproom setting. A community circle welcomes pickers and listeners for traditional tunes, improvisation, and mountain music camaraderie.
A casual bluegrass jam where pickers trade fiddle tunes, banjo rolls, and harmony choruses in a welcoming bar setting. Runs Tuesday evenings with free entry and an all-welcome, community-led circle.
A casual bluegrass jam where pickers trade fiddle tunes, banjo rolls, and harmony choruses in a welcoming bar setting. Runs Tuesday evenings with free entry and an all-welcome, community-led circle.
A casual bluegrass jam where pickers trade fiddle tunes, banjo rolls, and harmony choruses in a welcoming bar setting. Runs Tuesday evenings with free entry and an all-welcome, community-led circle.
House band sets the groove early, then the night turns into an electric sit in jam where musicians rotate onstage for improvised songs. Expect a casual, late night bar vibe with plenty of player participation.
House band sets the groove early, then the night turns into an electric sit in jam where musicians rotate onstage for improvised songs. Expect a casual, late night bar vibe with plenty of player participation.
House band sets the groove early, then the night turns into an electric sit in jam where musicians rotate onstage for improvised songs. Expect a casual, late night bar vibe with plenty of player participation.
Improvised jazz jam where players bring instruments to trade solos and build spontaneous grooves, while listeners catch the creative spark from the crowd. Set in a lively brewery taproom with a casual Sunday-evening vibe.
Improvised jazz jam where players bring instruments to trade solos and build spontaneous grooves, while listeners catch the creative spark from the crowd. Set in a lively brewery taproom with a casual Sunday-evening vibe.
Improvised jazz jam where players bring instruments to trade solos and build spontaneous grooves, while listeners catch the creative spark from the crowd. Set in a lively brewery taproom with a casual Sunday-evening vibe.
Hands-on doundou stick drumming builds powerful West African rhythms with technique, history, and cultural context from a 33rd generation Ivorian musician. All ages gather for skill-building, connection, and tradition-rooted community energy.
Hands-on doundou stick drumming builds powerful West African rhythms with technique, history, and cultural context from a 33rd generation Ivorian musician. All ages gather for skill-building, connection, and tradition-rooted community energy.
Hands-on doundou stick drumming builds powerful West African rhythms with technique, history, and cultural context from a 33rd generation Ivorian musician. All ages gather for skill-building, connection, and tradition-rooted community energy.
Lively contra dance night with a live caller guiding long lines and swinging partners to traditional folk tunes. A community-minded social dance centered on joy, connection, and accessible instruction for newcomers.
Lively contra dance night with a live caller guiding long lines and swinging partners to traditional folk tunes. A community-minded social dance centered on joy, connection, and accessible instruction for newcomers.
Lively contra dance night with a live caller guiding long lines and swinging partners to traditional folk tunes. A community-minded social dance centered on joy, connection, and accessible instruction for newcomers.
Moderate-paced old-time jam where rotating leaders call traditional tunes for players to learn by ear and play along on fiddles, banjos, and guitars. Recurring 1st and 3rd Tuesday nights in a casual downtown bar setting.
Moderate-paced old-time jam where rotating leaders call traditional tunes for players to learn by ear and play along on fiddles, banjos, and guitars. Recurring 1st and 3rd Tuesday nights in a casual downtown bar setting.
Moderate-paced old-time jam where rotating leaders call traditional tunes for players to learn by ear and play along on fiddles, banjos, and guitars. Recurring 1st and 3rd Tuesday nights in a casual downtown bar setting.
Devotional kirtan chants and a communal song circle built around call and response melodies, shared harmonies, and rhythmic clapping. A late-night gathering centered on heart-opening singing, connection, and contemplative energy.
Devotional kirtan chants and a communal song circle built around call and response melodies, shared harmonies, and rhythmic clapping. A late-night gathering centered on heart-opening singing, connection, and contemplative energy.
Devotional kirtan chants and a communal song circle built around call and response melodies, shared harmonies, and rhythmic clapping. A late-night gathering centered on heart-opening singing, connection, and contemplative energy.
An open-air mountain-music gathering with bluegrass and old-time strings, informal jam circles, and crowd dancing on the grass. A classic Pack Square Park summer tradition with a welcoming, festival-style community vibe.
An open-air mountain-music gathering with bluegrass and old-time strings, informal jam circles, and crowd dancing on the grass. A classic Pack Square Park summer tradition with a welcoming, festival-style community vibe.
An open-air mountain-music gathering with bluegrass and old-time strings, informal jam circles, and crowd dancing on the grass. A classic Pack Square Park summer tradition with a welcoming, festival-style community vibe.
A weekly musicians’ jam where experienced players rotate in after a 7:30 PM sign-up to trade riffs, talk shop, and build songs on the fly. Set in a cozy, living room-style kava lounge for low-pressure collaboration.
A weekly musicians’ jam where experienced players rotate in after a 7:30 PM sign-up to trade riffs, talk shop, and build songs on the fly. Set in a cozy, living room-style kava lounge for low-pressure collaboration.
A weekly musicians’ jam where experienced players rotate in after a 7:30 PM sign-up to trade riffs, talk shop, and build songs on the fly. Set in a cozy, living room-style kava lounge for low-pressure collaboration.