
The Thursday Bluegrass Jam hosted by Drew Matulich
Community bluegrass jam ignites as WNC pickers trade brisk guitar, mandolin, fiddle, and upright bass leads; late night, player friendly sessions run 9:30–11:30pm in a lively downtown tavern with $1 off bourbons.
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High-energy bluegrass jam session with WNC pickers trading breaks on banjo, fiddle, mandolin, and guitar in a downtown pub. Instruments welcome for sit-ins after the host band, plus Thursday bourbon discounts.

High-energy bluegrass jam session with WNC pickers trading breaks on banjo, fiddle, mandolin, and guitar in a downtown pub. Instruments welcome for sit-ins after the host band, plus Thursday bourbon discounts.
High-energy bluegrass jam session with WNC pickers trading breaks on banjo, fiddle, mandolin, and guitar in a downtown pub. Instruments welcome for sit-ins after the host band, plus Thursday bourbon discounts.

Hard-driving bluegrass picks from top Western North Carolina musicians, with banjo, fiddle, and tight harmony runs in a lively pub atmosphere. An open jam kicks off at 9:30 pm for players to jump in.

Hard-driving bluegrass picks from top Western North Carolina musicians, with banjo, fiddle, and tight harmony runs in a lively pub atmosphere. An open jam kicks off at 9:30 pm for players to jump in.
Hard-driving bluegrass picks from top Western North Carolina musicians, with banjo, fiddle, and tight harmony runs in a lively pub atmosphere. An open jam kicks off at 9:30 pm for players to jump in.

A long running Sunday traditional Irish and Celtic pub session where local WNC players trade reels and jigs on the Jack of the Wood stage. Lively English Irish atmosphere with pints and Irish coffee that can roll on into the evening.

A long running Sunday traditional Irish and Celtic pub session where local WNC players trade reels and jigs on the Jack of the Wood stage. Lively English Irish atmosphere with pints and Irish coffee that can roll on into the evening.
A long running Sunday traditional Irish and Celtic pub session where local WNC players trade reels and jigs on the Jack of the Wood stage. Lively English Irish atmosphere with pints and Irish coffee that can roll on into the evening.

A long-running Wednesday night acoustic jam of traditional Appalachian old-time and Irish tunes, with rotating local WNC pickers and singers. Settle into a lively English Irish style pub for dinner, pints, and community music-making from 5–9pm.

A long-running Wednesday night acoustic jam of traditional Appalachian old-time and Irish tunes, with rotating local WNC pickers and singers. Settle into a lively English Irish style pub for dinner, pints, and community music-making from 5–9pm.
A long-running Wednesday night acoustic jam of traditional Appalachian old-time and Irish tunes, with rotating local WNC pickers and singers. Settle into a lively English Irish style pub for dinner, pints, and community music-making from 5–9pm.

Celtic-rooted Irish traditional tunes spill through a downtown pub as rotating musicians from across WNC trade reels, jigs, and ballads. Expect an intimate, communal session vibe with plenty of toe tapping and pints.

Celtic-rooted Irish traditional tunes spill through a downtown pub as rotating musicians from across WNC trade reels, jigs, and ballads. Expect an intimate, communal session vibe with plenty of toe tapping and pints.
Celtic-rooted Irish traditional tunes spill through a downtown pub as rotating musicians from across WNC trade reels, jigs, and ballads. Expect an intimate, communal session vibe with plenty of toe tapping and pints.

An unplugged bluegrass jam where pickers trade banjo, fiddle, and guitar tunes in a brewery taproom setting. Bring your instrument for an all-levels, participatory circle that moves to the patio on pleasant evenings.

An unplugged bluegrass jam where pickers trade banjo, fiddle, and guitar tunes in a brewery taproom setting. Bring your instrument for an all-levels, participatory circle that moves to the patio on pleasant evenings.
An unplugged bluegrass jam where pickers trade banjo, fiddle, and guitar tunes in a brewery taproom setting. Bring your instrument for an all-levels, participatory circle that moves to the patio on pleasant evenings.

A monthly bluegrass jam where pickers trade breakneck fiddle tunes, banjo rolls, and harmony choruses in a relaxed brewery taproom. Open to all skill levels, from first-timers to seasoned players, with plenty of room for listeners too.

A monthly bluegrass jam where pickers trade breakneck fiddle tunes, banjo rolls, and harmony choruses in a relaxed brewery taproom. Open to all skill levels, from first-timers to seasoned players, with plenty of room for listeners too.
A monthly bluegrass jam where pickers trade breakneck fiddle tunes, banjo rolls, and harmony choruses in a relaxed brewery taproom. Open to all skill levels, from first-timers to seasoned players, with plenty of room for listeners too.

An Asheville-based singer songwriter sets an intimate pub vibe with multi-instrument performances and warm vocal storytelling. Late-night tunes in a classic downtown watering hole atmosphere.

An Asheville-based singer songwriter sets an intimate pub vibe with multi-instrument performances and warm vocal storytelling. Late-night tunes in a classic downtown watering hole atmosphere.
An Asheville-based singer songwriter sets an intimate pub vibe with multi-instrument performances and warm vocal storytelling. Late-night tunes in a classic downtown watering hole atmosphere.

Late-night jam-band takes on Grateful Dead classics with rotating set lists—guitar, bass, keys, and drums stretching into dancing grooves. A loyal Deadhead crowd gathers in the brewery taproom for weekly singalongs and communal vibes.

Late-night jam-band takes on Grateful Dead classics with rotating set lists—guitar, bass, keys, and drums stretching into dancing grooves. A loyal Deadhead crowd gathers in the brewery taproom for weekly singalongs and communal vibes.
Late-night jam-band takes on Grateful Dead classics with rotating set lists—guitar, bass, keys, and drums stretching into dancing grooves. A loyal Deadhead crowd gathers in the brewery taproom for weekly singalongs and communal vibes.

Toe-tappin’ bluegrass sets fill a cozy downtown pub as brunch plates and drinks roll out at midday. A laid-back Sunday ritual with fast picking, tight harmonies, and a lively crowd.

Toe-tappin’ bluegrass sets fill a cozy downtown pub as brunch plates and drinks roll out at midday. A laid-back Sunday ritual with fast picking, tight harmonies, and a lively crowd.
Toe-tappin’ bluegrass sets fill a cozy downtown pub as brunch plates and drinks roll out at midday. A laid-back Sunday ritual with fast picking, tight harmonies, and a lively crowd.

High-energy noon bluegrass sets pair with a hearty brunch spread—fried chicken biscuits with house-made blackberry jam, shrimp and cheddar grits with collards, and beef or veggie burgers with hand-cut pub fries. Brunch runs until 3pm with bar beverage specials in a classic downtown pub.

High-energy noon bluegrass sets pair with a hearty brunch spread—fried chicken biscuits with house-made blackberry jam, shrimp and cheddar grits with collards, and beef or veggie burgers with hand-cut pub fries. Brunch runs until 3pm with bar beverage specials in a classic downtown pub.
High-energy noon bluegrass sets pair with a hearty brunch spread—fried chicken biscuits with house-made blackberry jam, shrimp and cheddar grits with collards, and beef or veggie burgers with hand-cut pub fries. Brunch runs until 3pm with bar beverage specials in a classic downtown pub.

A late-night blues jam with rotating sit-ins, improvised solos, and a loose stage-first vibe in an intimate bar setting. Expect classic blues standards, crowd-friendly grooves, and plenty of local musician drop-ins.

A late-night blues jam with rotating sit-ins, improvised solos, and a loose stage-first vibe in an intimate bar setting. Expect classic blues standards, crowd-friendly grooves, and plenty of local musician drop-ins.
A late-night blues jam with rotating sit-ins, improvised solos, and a loose stage-first vibe in an intimate bar setting. Expect classic blues standards, crowd-friendly grooves, and plenty of local musician drop-ins.

Traditional bluegrass tunes driven by nimble banjo rolls, fiddle lines, and tight vocal harmonies. An intimate late-night set in a cozy wine bar atmosphere for roots-music fans and drink in hand listening.

Traditional bluegrass tunes driven by nimble banjo rolls, fiddle lines, and tight vocal harmonies. An intimate late-night set in a cozy wine bar atmosphere for roots-music fans and drink in hand listening.
Traditional bluegrass tunes driven by nimble banjo rolls, fiddle lines, and tight vocal harmonies. An intimate late-night set in a cozy wine bar atmosphere for roots-music fans and drink in hand listening.

An open bluegrass jam fills the room with fast fiddle tunes, banjo rolls, and group singalongs in a casual bar setting. Drop in to play or listen alongside a welcoming mix of pickers and locals.

An open bluegrass jam fills the room with fast fiddle tunes, banjo rolls, and group singalongs in a casual bar setting. Drop in to play or listen alongside a welcoming mix of pickers and locals.
An open bluegrass jam fills the room with fast fiddle tunes, banjo rolls, and group singalongs in a casual bar setting. Drop in to play or listen alongside a welcoming mix of pickers and locals.

Lively old time Appalachian mountain music from a women-led string band with fiddle, guitars, standup bass, banjo uke, and driving rhythms. Sets play in a bustling downtown pub known for brews and a high-energy Saturday crowd.

Lively old time Appalachian mountain music from a women-led string band with fiddle, guitars, standup bass, banjo uke, and driving rhythms. Sets play in a bustling downtown pub known for brews and a high-energy Saturday crowd.
Lively old time Appalachian mountain music from a women-led string band with fiddle, guitars, standup bass, banjo uke, and driving rhythms. Sets play in a bustling downtown pub known for brews and a high-energy Saturday crowd.

Lively old-time fiddle, banjo, and guitar jam led by Marc Rudow in a relaxed brewery taproom; drop-in acoustic session welcomes players and listeners of all skill levels for communal old-time tunes.

Lively old-time fiddle, banjo, and guitar jam led by Marc Rudow in a relaxed brewery taproom; drop-in acoustic session welcomes players and listeners of all skill levels for communal old-time tunes.
Lively old-time fiddle, banjo, and guitar jam led by Marc Rudow in a relaxed brewery taproom; drop-in acoustic session welcomes players and listeners of all skill levels for communal old-time tunes.

Jamgrass fusion built on traditional bluegrass bones, then stretched into long improvisational passages and original songwriting. A big acoustic sound from a trio of picking-heavy strings and upright bass in a brewery taproom late-night setting.

Jamgrass fusion built on traditional bluegrass bones, then stretched into long improvisational passages and original songwriting. A big acoustic sound from a trio of picking-heavy strings and upright bass in a brewery taproom late-night setting.
Jamgrass fusion built on traditional bluegrass bones, then stretched into long improvisational passages and original songwriting. A big acoustic sound from a trio of picking-heavy strings and upright bass in a brewery taproom late-night setting.

Rotating sets of old time fiddle tunes and traditional mountain songs in a relaxed, participatory jam format. A weekly community meetup for players and listeners to share Appalachian roots music together.

Rotating sets of old time fiddle tunes and traditional mountain songs in a relaxed, participatory jam format. A weekly community meetup for players and listeners to share Appalachian roots music together.
Rotating sets of old time fiddle tunes and traditional mountain songs in a relaxed, participatory jam format. A weekly community meetup for players and listeners to share Appalachian roots music together.