
The Thursday Bluegrass Jam hosted by Drew Matulich
Fast-paced bluegrass pickin' circle of banjo, fiddle, mandolin, and flatpicking guitar, where regional pickers trade leads and call-and-response licks in a lively late-night tavern atmosphere with bourbon specials.
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Fast-picking bluegrass jam energy takes over a longtime downtown pub, with rotating WNC pickers trading breaks after the host band. Bring an instrument for the 9:30–11:30pm open jam, plus $1 off bourbons.

Fast-picking bluegrass jam energy takes over a longtime downtown pub, with rotating WNC pickers trading breaks after the host band. Bring an instrument for the 9:30–11:30pm open jam, plus $1 off bourbons.
Fast-picking bluegrass jam energy takes over a longtime downtown pub, with rotating WNC pickers trading breaks after the host band. Bring an instrument for the 9:30–11:30pm open jam, plus $1 off bourbons.

High-energy bluegrass picking with top Western North Carolina players sets the tone before the floor opens up for an open jam at 9:30 pm. Expect fast fiddle and banjo runs in a cozy downtown pub atmosphere.

High-energy bluegrass picking with top Western North Carolina players sets the tone before the floor opens up for an open jam at 9:30 pm. Expect fast fiddle and banjo runs in a cozy downtown pub atmosphere.
High-energy bluegrass picking with top Western North Carolina players sets the tone before the floor opens up for an open jam at 9:30 pm. Expect fast fiddle and banjo runs in a cozy downtown pub atmosphere.

Toe-tappin’ bluegrass sets land right at noon while brunch is served in a classic downtown pub. A laid-back Sunday hang built around tight picking, harmonies, and easy daytime drinking vibes.

Toe-tappin’ bluegrass sets land right at noon while brunch is served in a classic downtown pub. A laid-back Sunday hang built around tight picking, harmonies, and easy daytime drinking vibes.
Toe-tappin’ bluegrass sets land right at noon while brunch is served in a classic downtown pub. A laid-back Sunday hang built around tight picking, harmonies, and easy daytime drinking vibes.

Traditional Appalachian old-time tunes fill a casual circle jam where players trade fiddle, banjo, and guitar leads while listeners soak up the front-porch vibe. Drop in to play along or just enjoy community-driven folk music late night.

Traditional Appalachian old-time tunes fill a casual circle jam where players trade fiddle, banjo, and guitar leads while listeners soak up the front-porch vibe. Drop in to play along or just enjoy community-driven folk music late night.
Traditional Appalachian old-time tunes fill a casual circle jam where players trade fiddle, banjo, and guitar leads while listeners soak up the front-porch vibe. Drop in to play along or just enjoy community-driven folk music late night.

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.

Participatory old time jam sessions bring Appalachian fiddle, banjo, and guitar tunes into a lively English Irish style downtown pub. Pair a pint and dinner with a rotating cast of local WNC pickers from 5–9pm.

Participatory old time jam sessions bring Appalachian fiddle, banjo, and guitar tunes into a lively English Irish style downtown pub. Pair a pint and dinner with a rotating cast of local WNC pickers from 5–9pm.
Participatory old time jam sessions bring Appalachian fiddle, banjo, and guitar tunes into a lively English Irish style downtown pub. Pair a pint and dinner with a rotating cast of local WNC pickers from 5–9pm.

A weekly bluegrass jam where musicians trade breaks on fiddle, banjo, guitar, and bass in a casual, participatory circle. Free and open to all skill levels for listening, playing along, and community hangout.

A weekly bluegrass jam where musicians trade breaks on fiddle, banjo, guitar, and bass in a casual, participatory circle. Free and open to all skill levels for listening, playing along, and community hangout.
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Bluegrass driven "grass underground" sounds land in a lively downtown brewery for a late night hang. Expect fast picking, rootsy grooves, and an easygoing bar crowd at One World Brewing.

Bluegrass driven "grass underground" sounds land in a lively downtown brewery for a late night hang. Expect fast picking, rootsy grooves, and an easygoing bar crowd at One World Brewing.
Bluegrass driven "grass underground" sounds land in a lively downtown brewery for a late night hang. Expect fast picking, rootsy grooves, and an easygoing bar crowd at One World Brewing.

Swinging gypsy jazz jam with acoustic guitars, violin, and upright bass in a relaxed brewery taproom; drop in players are welcome and listeners savor craft beer during late night Django style improvisation.

Swinging gypsy jazz jam with acoustic guitars, violin, and upright bass in a relaxed brewery taproom; drop in players are welcome and listeners savor craft beer during late night Django style improvisation.
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Participatory acoustic jam swapping old time fiddle tunes with traditional mountain songs on a rotating weekly set. A community-oriented circle where players trade leads, keep steady rhythms, and welcome listeners too.

Participatory acoustic jam swapping old time fiddle tunes with traditional mountain songs on a rotating weekly set. A community-oriented circle where players trade leads, keep steady rhythms, and welcome listeners too.
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Late night Americana jam led by Doug Norton at Turgua Brewing's taproom, inviting acoustic players and singer songwriters to trade covers and originals in a relaxed, community focused brewery setting.

Late night Americana jam led by Doug Norton at Turgua Brewing's taproom, inviting acoustic players and singer songwriters to trade covers and originals in a relaxed, community focused brewery setting.
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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.
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Late-night Irish traditional session led by Tim Griffin in Turgua Brewing's taproom, blending jigs, reels, and sing-along tunes into a convivial, participatory jam welcoming players and listeners of all skill levels.
Late-night Irish traditional session led by Tim Griffin in Turgua Brewing's taproom, blending jigs, reels, and sing-along tunes into a convivial, participatory jam welcoming players and listeners of all skill levels.

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.