
The Thursday Bluegrass Jam hosted by Drew Matulich
Fast-picking bluegrass jam energy takes over a downtown pub as WNC pickers rotate through tunes with fiddles, banjos, and guitars—musicians encouraged to bring instruments and jump in. Runs late with a Thursday bourbon discount and a lively barroom crowd.
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High-energy bluegrass jam sessions with banjo rolls, fiddle leads, and tight harmony vocals draw pickers from across Western North Carolina. After the host set, musicians trade tunes late-night in a bustling downtown pub with Thursday bourbon discounts.

High-energy bluegrass jam sessions with banjo rolls, fiddle leads, and tight harmony vocals draw pickers from across Western North Carolina. After the host set, musicians trade tunes late-night in a bustling downtown pub with Thursday bourbon discounts.
High-energy bluegrass jam sessions with banjo rolls, fiddle leads, and tight harmony vocals draw pickers from across Western North Carolina. After the host set, musicians trade tunes late-night in a bustling downtown pub with Thursday bourbon discounts.

Hard driving bluegrass sets from top Western North Carolina pickers set the pace before an open jam kicks off at 9:30 pm. Expect fast fiddle breaks, banjo rolls, and communal picking in a cozy downtown pub.

Hard driving bluegrass sets from top Western North Carolina pickers set the pace before an open jam kicks off at 9:30 pm. Expect fast fiddle breaks, banjo rolls, and communal picking in a cozy downtown pub.
Hard driving bluegrass sets from top Western North Carolina pickers set the pace before an open jam kicks off at 9:30 pm. Expect fast fiddle breaks, banjo rolls, and communal picking in a cozy downtown pub.

Hot bluegrass sets led by top Western North Carolina pickers roll through a cozy downtown pub, then the circle opens up for an all-comers jam starting at 9:30 pm. Expect fast flatpicking, tight harmonies, and communal pickin’ energy.

Hot bluegrass sets led by top Western North Carolina pickers roll through a cozy downtown pub, then the circle opens up for an all-comers jam starting at 9:30 pm. Expect fast flatpicking, tight harmonies, and communal pickin’ energy.
Hot bluegrass sets led by top Western North Carolina pickers roll through a cozy downtown pub, then the circle opens up for an all-comers jam starting at 9:30 pm. Expect fast flatpicking, tight harmonies, and communal pickin’ energy.

Traditional Irish and Celtic tunes spill from a pub-stage jam as rotating WNC musicians trade reels and jigs into the evening. Expect a lively English Irish tavern vibe with pints, brews, and afternoon Irish coffee.

Traditional Irish and Celtic tunes spill from a pub-stage jam as rotating WNC musicians trade reels and jigs into the evening. Expect a lively English Irish tavern vibe with pints, brews, and afternoon Irish coffee.
Traditional Irish and Celtic tunes spill from a pub-stage jam as rotating WNC musicians trade reels and jigs into the evening. Expect a lively English Irish tavern vibe with pints, brews, and afternoon Irish coffee.

Traditional Appalachian old-time jam with fiddles, banjos, and guitars played by rotating WNC locals in a lively English Irish style pub. Settle in with dinner and pints for an early evening community music hang.

Traditional Appalachian old-time jam with fiddles, banjos, and guitars played by rotating WNC locals in a lively English Irish style pub. Settle in with dinner and pints for an early evening community music hang.
Traditional Appalachian old-time jam with fiddles, banjos, and guitars played by rotating WNC locals in a lively English Irish style pub. Settle in with dinner and pints for an early evening community music hang.

Homegrown Western North Carolina mountain music led by IBMA award-winner Darren Nicholson, blending high-lonesome bluegrass picking with original roots songwriting. Expect a late-night pub jam vibe with community musicians and toe-tapping energy.

Homegrown Western North Carolina mountain music led by IBMA award-winner Darren Nicholson, blending high-lonesome bluegrass picking with original roots songwriting. Expect a late-night pub jam vibe with community musicians and toe-tapping energy.
Homegrown Western North Carolina mountain music led by IBMA award-winner Darren Nicholson, blending high-lonesome bluegrass picking with original roots songwriting. Expect a late-night pub jam vibe with community musicians and toe-tapping energy.

Old-time mountain and folk tunes take over a cozy downtown pub with an informal, participatory jam feel. Expect acoustic strings, traditional melodies, and a late-evening hangout vibe for pickers and listeners alike.

Old-time mountain and folk tunes take over a cozy downtown pub with an informal, participatory jam feel. Expect acoustic strings, traditional melodies, and a late-evening hangout vibe for pickers and listeners alike.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes take over a cozy downtown pub with an informal, participatory jam feel. Expect acoustic strings, traditional melodies, and a late-evening hangout vibe for pickers and listeners alike.

Celtic folk tunes and traditional Irish reels fill a downtown pub session as musicians from across Western North Carolina trade melodies and set a lively, communal atmosphere. Expect fiddle, flute, and bodhrán energy in an intimate bar setting.

Celtic folk tunes and traditional Irish reels fill a downtown pub session as musicians from across Western North Carolina trade melodies and set a lively, communal atmosphere. Expect fiddle, flute, and bodhrán energy in an intimate bar setting.
Celtic folk tunes and traditional Irish reels fill a downtown pub session as musicians from across Western North Carolina trade melodies and set a lively, communal atmosphere. Expect fiddle, flute, and bodhrán energy in an intimate bar setting.

Live music at Jack of the Wood Pub featuring bluegrass and gypsy jazz by the JackTown Ramblers. Suited for pub-goers and roots music fans enjoying beer and nightlife.

Live music at Jack of the Wood Pub featuring bluegrass and gypsy jazz by the JackTown Ramblers. Suited for pub-goers and roots music fans enjoying beer and nightlife.
Live music at Jack of the Wood Pub featuring bluegrass and gypsy jazz by the JackTown Ramblers. Suited for pub-goers and roots music fans enjoying beer and nightlife.

Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a downtown pub in a casual, participatory jam session. Expect fiddles, banjos, and guitars trading traditional melodies in a welcoming community circle.

Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a downtown pub in a casual, participatory jam session. Expect fiddles, banjos, and guitars trading traditional melodies in a welcoming community circle.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a downtown pub in a casual, participatory jam session. Expect fiddles, banjos, and guitars trading traditional melodies in a welcoming community circle.

Late-night bluegrass jam with fast flatpicking, tight harmonies, and plenty of room for musicians to trade breaks. A casual, community-minded gathering in an intimate listening room for pickers and fans alike.

Late-night bluegrass jam with fast flatpicking, tight harmonies, and plenty of room for musicians to trade breaks. A casual, community-minded gathering in an intimate listening room for pickers and fans alike.
Late-night bluegrass jam with fast flatpicking, tight harmonies, and plenty of room for musicians to trade breaks. A casual, community-minded gathering in an intimate listening room for pickers and fans alike.

A participatory bluegrass jam anchored by the Jacktown Ramblers sound—driving banjo rolls, fiddle leads, and tight three part harmonies. Pickers and listeners gather for an informal, community minded late night session.

A participatory bluegrass jam anchored by the Jacktown Ramblers sound—driving banjo rolls, fiddle leads, and tight three part harmonies. Pickers and listeners gather for an informal, community minded late night session.
A participatory bluegrass jam anchored by the Jacktown Ramblers sound—driving banjo rolls, fiddle leads, and tight three part harmonies. Pickers and listeners gather for an informal, community minded late night session.

Toe tappin’ bluegrass sets from some of Asheville’s finest players pair with a laid back Sunday brunch atmosphere in a cozy downtown pub. Expect a midday hang built around fast picking, tight harmonies, and comfort food vibes.

Toe tappin’ bluegrass sets from some of Asheville’s finest players pair with a laid back Sunday brunch atmosphere in a cozy downtown pub. Expect a midday hang built around fast picking, tight harmonies, and comfort food vibes.
Toe tappin’ bluegrass sets from some of Asheville’s finest players pair with a laid back Sunday brunch atmosphere in a cozy downtown pub. Expect a midday hang built around fast picking, tight harmonies, and comfort food vibes.

A participatory unplugged bluegrass jam in the taproom where players trade tunes on acoustic strings and keep the circle going. Rotates to the patio on fair-weather evenings, welcoming beginners and seasoned pickers alike.

A participatory unplugged bluegrass jam in the taproom where players trade tunes on acoustic strings and keep the circle going. Rotates to the patio on fair-weather evenings, welcoming beginners and seasoned pickers alike.
A participatory unplugged bluegrass jam in the taproom where players trade tunes on acoustic strings and keep the circle going. Rotates to the patio on fair-weather evenings, welcoming beginners and seasoned pickers alike.