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Genre-hopping set that leans hard into the blues, led by Drew Matulich on guitar with Ben Balmer’s gritty harmonica lines. Expect a late-night pub vibe with funk, rock, and country flavors woven throughout.
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Eclectic late-night set blending honky tonk twang, blues grit, southern gothic mood, and rock with classical roots. Rich vocal harmonies carry originals and carefully chosen covers in a cozy pub setting.

Eclectic late-night set blending honky tonk twang, blues grit, southern gothic mood, and rock with classical roots. Rich vocal harmonies carry originals and carefully chosen covers in a cozy pub setting.
Eclectic late-night set blending honky tonk twang, blues grit, southern gothic mood, and rock with classical roots. Rich vocal harmonies carry originals and carefully chosen covers in a cozy pub setting.

Modern jam grass energy with bluegrass roots, driven by guitar and vocals plus fiddle, mandolin, banjo, and upright bass. Expect tight harmonies, extended instrumental runs, and a rowdy pub crowd after midnight.

Modern jam grass energy with bluegrass roots, driven by guitar and vocals plus fiddle, mandolin, banjo, and upright bass. Expect tight harmonies, extended instrumental runs, and a rowdy pub crowd after midnight.
Modern jam grass energy with bluegrass roots, driven by guitar and vocals plus fiddle, mandolin, banjo, and upright bass. Expect tight harmonies, extended instrumental runs, and a rowdy pub crowd after midnight.

Americana-rooted songwriting with folk rock textures shaped by Jerry Garcia, Joni Mitchell, Gillian Welch, and David Rawlings influences. Expect a full-band pub set that leans into warm harmonies, nimble guitar work, and late-night energy.

Americana-rooted songwriting with folk rock textures shaped by Jerry Garcia, Joni Mitchell, Gillian Welch, and David Rawlings influences. Expect a full-band pub set that leans into warm harmonies, nimble guitar work, and late-night energy.
Americana-rooted songwriting with folk rock textures shaped by Jerry Garcia, Joni Mitchell, Gillian Welch, and David Rawlings influences. Expect a full-band pub set that leans into warm harmonies, nimble guitar work, and late-night energy.

Bluegrass picking led by Drew Matulich with top Western North Carolina players, then an open jam kicks off at 9:30 pm. Expect fast fiddle tunes, banjo breaks, and a lively pub crowd late into the night.

Bluegrass picking led by Drew Matulich with top Western North Carolina players, then an open jam kicks off at 9:30 pm. Expect fast fiddle tunes, banjo breaks, and a lively pub crowd late into the night.
Bluegrass picking led by Drew Matulich with top Western North Carolina players, then an open jam kicks off at 9:30 pm. Expect fast fiddle tunes, banjo breaks, and a lively pub crowd late into the night.

Foot-stomping Appalachian bluegrass with banjo, fiddle, and vocal harmonies in a raucous pub setting; Cast Iron Bluegrass delivers twangy breakdowns, sing-alongs, and warm acoustic rhythms at Jack of the Wood.

Foot-stomping Appalachian bluegrass with banjo, fiddle, and vocal harmonies in a raucous pub setting; Cast Iron Bluegrass delivers twangy breakdowns, sing-alongs, and warm acoustic rhythms at Jack of the Wood.
Foot-stomping Appalachian bluegrass with banjo, fiddle, and vocal harmonies in a raucous pub setting; Cast Iron Bluegrass delivers twangy breakdowns, sing-alongs, and warm acoustic rhythms at Jack of the Wood.

High-energy bluegrass jam led by Drew Matulich brings WNC pickers together for a rotating, instrument-forward set with fiddles, banjos, and tight harmonies. The host band kicks things off before the 9:30–11:30pm jam alongside bourbon drink specials in a lively downtown pub.

High-energy bluegrass jam led by Drew Matulich brings WNC pickers together for a rotating, instrument-forward set with fiddles, banjos, and tight harmonies. The host band kicks things off before the 9:30–11:30pm jam alongside bourbon drink specials in a lively downtown pub.
High-energy bluegrass jam led by Drew Matulich brings WNC pickers together for a rotating, instrument-forward set with fiddles, banjos, and tight harmonies. The host band kicks things off before the 9:30–11:30pm jam alongside bourbon drink specials in a lively downtown pub.

Celtic tunes and traditional Irish melodies fill a cozy downtown pub as local and visiting musicians trade reels, jigs, and ballads. Expect an informal session vibe with acoustic instrumentation and a lively pint-in-hand atmosphere.

Celtic tunes and traditional Irish melodies fill a cozy downtown pub as local and visiting musicians trade reels, jigs, and ballads. Expect an informal session vibe with acoustic instrumentation and a lively pint-in-hand atmosphere.
Celtic tunes and traditional Irish melodies fill a cozy downtown pub as local and visiting musicians trade reels, jigs, and ballads. Expect an informal session vibe with acoustic instrumentation and a lively pint-in-hand atmosphere.

Americana-rooted band set built around mandolin, bass, and drums, led by Asheville songwriter Stephen Evans. Expect a rowdy, late-night pub vibe with gritty grooves and tight ensemble playing.

Americana-rooted band set built around mandolin, bass, and drums, led by Asheville songwriter Stephen Evans. Expect a rowdy, late-night pub vibe with gritty grooves and tight ensemble playing.
Americana-rooted band set built around mandolin, bass, and drums, led by Asheville songwriter Stephen Evans. Expect a rowdy, late-night pub vibe with gritty grooves and tight ensemble playing.

Lively Appalachian old time mountain tunes from a five piece string band with fiddle, banjo uke, guitars, and upright bass. The downtown pub atmosphere pairs rootsy energy with brews and classic Saturday hangout vibes.

Lively Appalachian old time mountain tunes from a five piece string band with fiddle, banjo uke, guitars, and upright bass. The downtown pub atmosphere pairs rootsy energy with brews and classic Saturday hangout vibes.
Lively Appalachian old time mountain tunes from a five piece string band with fiddle, banjo uke, guitars, and upright bass. The downtown pub atmosphere pairs rootsy energy with brews and classic Saturday hangout vibes.

High-energy bluegrass and mountain music led by IBMA-award-winning, GRAMMY-nominated Darren Nicholson, known for Grand Ole Opry appearances and Balsam Range roots. Expect tight harmonies, driving picking, and late-night pub vibes.

High-energy bluegrass and mountain music led by IBMA-award-winning, GRAMMY-nominated Darren Nicholson, known for Grand Ole Opry appearances and Balsam Range roots. Expect tight harmonies, driving picking, and late-night pub vibes.
High-energy bluegrass and mountain music led by IBMA-award-winning, GRAMMY-nominated Darren Nicholson, known for Grand Ole Opry appearances and Balsam Range roots. Expect tight harmonies, driving picking, and late-night pub vibes.

Patchwork sets stitching country, folk, and Appalachian roots into intimate Americana songwriting with echoes of John Prine, Townes Van Zandt, and Emmylou Harris. Expect a late-night pub show with road-worn stories and warm, unvarnished vocals.

Patchwork sets stitching country, folk, and Appalachian roots into intimate Americana songwriting with echoes of John Prine, Townes Van Zandt, and Emmylou Harris. Expect a late-night pub show with road-worn stories and warm, unvarnished vocals.
Patchwork sets stitching country, folk, and Appalachian roots into intimate Americana songwriting with echoes of John Prine, Townes Van Zandt, and Emmylou Harris. Expect a late-night pub show with road-worn stories and warm, unvarnished vocals.

Late-night barroom set blending upbeat crowd-pleasers and danceable grooves in an intimate downtown hangout. Expect a lively, social atmosphere with drinks flowing and music geared for a night out.

Late-night barroom set blending upbeat crowd-pleasers and danceable grooves in an intimate downtown hangout. Expect a lively, social atmosphere with drinks flowing and music geared for a night out.
Late-night barroom set blending upbeat crowd-pleasers and danceable grooves in an intimate downtown hangout. Expect a lively, social atmosphere with drinks flowing and music geared for a night out.

Old-time mountain and folk tunes spill through a cozy downtown pub as musicians trade traditional melodies in an informal jam. Expect a communal, acoustic string-driven atmosphere rooted in Appalachian tradition.

Old-time mountain and folk tunes spill through a cozy downtown pub as musicians trade traditional melodies in an informal jam. Expect a communal, acoustic string-driven atmosphere rooted in Appalachian tradition.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes spill through a cozy downtown pub as musicians trade traditional melodies in an informal jam. Expect a communal, acoustic string-driven atmosphere rooted in Appalachian tradition.

Hard driving Southern rock with country grit and bluesy guitar licks, led by Alex Eubanks and fueled by road tested originals. A late night bar set built for stomping rhythms and loud singalongs.

Hard driving Southern rock with country grit and bluesy guitar licks, led by Alex Eubanks and fueled by road tested originals. A late night bar set built for stomping rhythms and loud singalongs.
Hard driving Southern rock with country grit and bluesy guitar licks, led by Alex Eubanks and fueled by road tested originals. A late night bar set built for stomping rhythms and loud singalongs.

Participatory old time mountain and Appalachian folk jam with fiddles, banjo, and guitar in a cozy downtown pub setting. Expect an informal circle where players of all levels trade tunes and keep the groove going.

Participatory old time mountain and Appalachian folk jam with fiddles, banjo, and guitar in a cozy downtown pub setting. Expect an informal circle where players of all levels trade tunes and keep the groove going.
Participatory old time mountain and Appalachian folk jam with fiddles, banjo, and guitar in a cozy downtown pub setting. Expect an informal circle where players of all levels trade tunes and keep the groove going.

Approachable solo set with a strong groove and thoughtful phrasing, blending familiar songs with relaxed, confident delivery and easy crowd connection. Late-night tunes pair naturally with pints in a casual smokehouse brewpub atmosphere.

Approachable solo set with a strong groove and thoughtful phrasing, blending familiar songs with relaxed, confident delivery and easy crowd connection. Late-night tunes pair naturally with pints in a casual smokehouse brewpub atmosphere.
Approachable solo set with a strong groove and thoughtful phrasing, blending familiar songs with relaxed, confident delivery and easy crowd connection. Late-night tunes pair naturally with pints in a casual smokehouse brewpub atmosphere.

A long running Sunday traditional Irish and Celtic jam fills the pub stage with fiddles, flutes, bodhrán, and lively singalong tunes that stretch into the evening. Grab a pint or an Irish coffee in a classic English Irish style downtown tavern atmosphere.

A long running Sunday traditional Irish and Celtic jam fills the pub stage with fiddles, flutes, bodhrán, and lively singalong tunes that stretch into the evening. Grab a pint or an Irish coffee in a classic English Irish style downtown tavern atmosphere.
A long running Sunday traditional Irish and Celtic jam fills the pub stage with fiddles, flutes, bodhrán, and lively singalong tunes that stretch into the evening. Grab a pint or an Irish coffee in a classic English Irish style downtown tavern atmosphere.

Americana-rooted full-band set blending Grateful Dead-style jamming, Joni Mitchell songwriting, and Gillian Welch and David Rawlings-inspired folk grit. Expect originals in a cozy downtown pub with a late-night barroom vibe.

Americana-rooted full-band set blending Grateful Dead-style jamming, Joni Mitchell songwriting, and Gillian Welch and David Rawlings-inspired folk grit. Expect originals in a cozy downtown pub with a late-night barroom vibe.
Americana-rooted full-band set blending Grateful Dead-style jamming, Joni Mitchell songwriting, and Gillian Welch and David Rawlings-inspired folk grit. Expect originals in a cozy downtown pub with a late-night barroom vibe.

Corner-stage late-night set blending guitar effects with saxophone, flute, clarinet and EWI, plus banjo, fiddle, drums, and acoustic electric bass. No-cover hangout in a speakeasy-style cocktail bar for adventurous instrumental grooves.

Corner-stage late-night set blending guitar effects with saxophone, flute, clarinet and EWI, plus banjo, fiddle, drums, and acoustic electric bass. No-cover hangout in a speakeasy-style cocktail bar for adventurous instrumental grooves.
Corner-stage late-night set blending guitar effects with saxophone, flute, clarinet and EWI, plus banjo, fiddle, drums, and acoustic electric bass. No-cover hangout in a speakeasy-style cocktail bar for adventurous instrumental grooves.

Late-night blues jam with rotating players trading gritty guitar licks, harmonica lines, and improvised solos in an intimate bar setting. Drop in to play or listen as the groove stretches past midnight.

Late-night blues jam with rotating players trading gritty guitar licks, harmonica lines, and improvised solos in an intimate bar setting. Drop in to play or listen as the groove stretches past midnight.
Late-night blues jam with rotating players trading gritty guitar licks, harmonica lines, and improvised solos in an intimate bar setting. Drop in to play or listen as the groove stretches past midnight.