
The Thursday Bluegrass Jam hosted by Drew Matulich
Pickers trade fast bluegrass breaks and harmony choruses in a high-energy, participatory jam led by Drew Matulich, with instruments welcome. Runs late-night after the host band, alongside a Thursday bourbon discount in a lively downtown pub.
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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