
The Thursday Bluegrass Jam hosted by Drew Matulich
Raucous late night bluegrass jam where top WNC pickers trade banjo, fiddle, and guitar licks in a lively pub setting; musicians are invited to join the circle while the bar runs $1 off bourbon specials.
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