
The Thursday Bluegrass Jam hosted by Drew Matulich
Fast-picking bluegrass jam energy fills a longtime downtown pub, with WNC pickers trading breaks after the host band. Bring your instrument for the 9:30–11:30pm circle and snag $1 off bourbons.
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