31st Annual Bluegrass First Class
Doorways and hotel rooms open into hallways, stairwells, and elevators where spontaneous bluegrass pickin' creates intimate acoustic banjo, fiddle, mandolin, and guitar sessions for wandering listeners and players.
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High-energy, annual bluegrass weekend at a resort in beautiful Asheville with traditional string-band banjo, fiddle, guitar and upright bass, community jams, instrument workshops, and dancing for fans and players.

High-energy, annual bluegrass weekend at a resort in beautiful Asheville with traditional string-band banjo, fiddle, guitar and upright bass, community jams, instrument workshops, and dancing for fans and players.
High-energy, annual bluegrass weekend at a resort in beautiful Asheville with traditional string-band banjo, fiddle, guitar and upright bass, community jams, instrument workshops, and dancing for fans and players.

Upbeat communal bluegrass pickin' and singing around fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, and upright bass in a casual brewery taproom; monthly first Wednesday 6-9pm session welcomes players and listeners of all skill levels.

Upbeat communal bluegrass pickin' and singing around fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, and upright bass in a casual brewery taproom; monthly first Wednesday 6-9pm session welcomes players and listeners of all skill levels.
Upbeat communal bluegrass pickin' and singing around fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, and upright bass in a casual brewery taproom; monthly first Wednesday 6-9pm session welcomes players and listeners of all skill levels.

Lively old-time mountain and folk music jam around fiddles, banjos, and acoustic guitars in a cozy pub setting; participatory drop-in session welcoming listeners and pickup musicians in an intimate, late-night taproom.

Lively old-time mountain and folk music jam around fiddles, banjos, and acoustic guitars in a cozy pub setting; participatory drop-in session welcoming listeners and pickup musicians in an intimate, late-night taproom.
Lively old-time mountain and folk music jam around fiddles, banjos, and acoustic guitars in a cozy pub setting; participatory drop-in session welcoming listeners and pickup musicians in an intimate, late-night taproom.

High-energy progressive bluegrass with virtuosic flatpicked guitar, breakneck tempos, and extended improvisational jams that blend traditional fiddle melodies with rock and psychedelic textures in an arena concert setting.

High-energy progressive bluegrass with virtuosic flatpicked guitar, breakneck tempos, and extended improvisational jams that blend traditional fiddle melodies with rock and psychedelic textures in an arena concert setting.
High-energy progressive bluegrass with virtuosic flatpicked guitar, breakneck tempos, and extended improvisational jams that blend traditional fiddle melodies with rock and psychedelic textures in an arena concert setting.

Low-lit pub circle of old-time mountain and folk music with fiddles, banjo, and guitar; pickers and singers trade tunes in a casual, drop-in jam, welcoming listeners and players alike.

Low-lit pub circle of old-time mountain and folk music with fiddles, banjo, and guitar; pickers and singers trade tunes in a casual, drop-in jam, welcoming listeners and players alike.
Low-lit pub circle of old-time mountain and folk music with fiddles, banjo, and guitar; pickers and singers trade tunes in a casual, drop-in jam, welcoming listeners and players alike.
High-lonesome bluegrass with three-finger banjo, blazing flatpicking guitar, fiddle, and upright bass as Songs From The Road Band and special guests Tray Wellington Band fill One World Brewing West’s taproom for an annual celebration.
High-lonesome bluegrass with three-finger banjo, blazing flatpicking guitar, fiddle, and upright bass as Songs From The Road Band and special guests Tray Wellington Band fill One World Brewing West’s taproom for an annual celebration.
High-lonesome bluegrass with three-finger banjo, blazing flatpicking guitar, fiddle, and upright bass as Songs From The Road Band and special guests Tray Wellington Band fill One World Brewing West’s taproom for an annual celebration.

High-energy house band set at Asheville Music Hall transitions into an open community jam where pickup musicians trade solos, harmonies, and spontaneous arrangements on the club stage, welcoming players of all levels.

High-energy house band set at Asheville Music Hall transitions into an open community jam where pickup musicians trade solos, harmonies, and spontaneous arrangements on the club stage, welcoming players of all levels.
High-energy house band set at Asheville Music Hall transitions into an open community jam where pickup musicians trade solos, harmonies, and spontaneous arrangements on the club stage, welcoming players of all levels.

Casual Sunday evening open jam at Pisgah Brewing, led by rotating guest hosts; musicians of all skill levels are invited to sit in and trade tunes in a communal, beer centric taproom setting.

Casual Sunday evening open jam at Pisgah Brewing, led by rotating guest hosts; musicians of all skill levels are invited to sit in and trade tunes in a communal, beer centric taproom setting.
Casual Sunday evening open jam at Pisgah Brewing, led by rotating guest hosts; musicians of all skill levels are invited to sit in and trade tunes in a communal, beer centric taproom setting.

Lively, listener-friendly bluegrass jam featuring fiddles, banjo, guitar, and mandolin in a casual brewery taproom; players of all skill levels and listeners gather for communal pickin' and traditional mountain tunes.

Lively, listener-friendly bluegrass jam featuring fiddles, banjo, guitar, and mandolin in a casual brewery taproom; players of all skill levels and listeners gather for communal pickin' and traditional mountain tunes.
Lively, listener-friendly bluegrass jam featuring fiddles, banjo, guitar, and mandolin in a casual brewery taproom; players of all skill levels and listeners gather for communal pickin' and traditional mountain tunes.

Lively bluegrass jam sessions with banjo, fiddle, mandolin, and guitar, paired with French Broad's craft beers in a welcoming taproom community; weekly Wednesday nights for listeners and local pickers.

Lively bluegrass jam sessions with banjo, fiddle, mandolin, and guitar, paired with French Broad's craft beers in a welcoming taproom community; weekly Wednesday nights for listeners and local pickers.
Lively bluegrass jam sessions with banjo, fiddle, mandolin, and guitar, paired with French Broad's craft beers in a welcoming taproom community; weekly Wednesday nights for listeners and local pickers.

High lonesome harmonies, clawhammer banjo rolls, and crisp fiddle leads animate a traditional bluegrass set in an intimate candlelit wine bar, with acoustic trio arrangements, singalong choruses, and toe tapping tempos.

High lonesome harmonies, clawhammer banjo rolls, and crisp fiddle leads animate a traditional bluegrass set in an intimate candlelit wine bar, with acoustic trio arrangements, singalong choruses, and toe tapping tempos.
High lonesome harmonies, clawhammer banjo rolls, and crisp fiddle leads animate a traditional bluegrass set in an intimate candlelit wine bar, with acoustic trio arrangements, singalong choruses, and toe tapping tempos.

High-energy bluegrass sets featuring WNC’s best pickers with fast-picking breakdowns and high-lonesome harmonies; a community open jam kicks off at 9:30 PM for players and listeners in a cozy pub setting.

High-energy bluegrass sets featuring WNC’s best pickers with fast-picking breakdowns and high-lonesome harmonies; a community open jam kicks off at 9:30 PM for players and listeners in a cozy pub setting.
High-energy bluegrass sets featuring WNC’s best pickers with fast-picking breakdowns and high-lonesome harmonies; a community open jam kicks off at 9:30 PM for players and listeners in a cozy pub setting.

Lively, down-home bluegrass jam with banjo, mandolin, fiddle, and acoustic guitar in a casual round-robin circle; weekly Tuesday 6:30–9pm, free and welcoming to players and listeners of all skill levels.

Lively, down-home bluegrass jam with banjo, mandolin, fiddle, and acoustic guitar in a casual round-robin circle; weekly Tuesday 6:30–9pm, free and welcoming to players and listeners of all skill levels.
Lively, down-home bluegrass jam with banjo, mandolin, fiddle, and acoustic guitar in a casual round-robin circle; weekly Tuesday 6:30–9pm, free and welcoming to players and listeners of all skill levels.

Evening bluegrass set blending traditional and contemporary styles, honed in restaurants and clubs; a Columbia area quartet delivers tight acoustic string arrangements and lively harmonies for a casual brewery taproom crowd.

Evening bluegrass set blending traditional and contemporary styles, honed in restaurants and clubs; a Columbia area quartet delivers tight acoustic string arrangements and lively harmonies for a casual brewery taproom crowd.
Evening bluegrass set blending traditional and contemporary styles, honed in restaurants and clubs; a Columbia area quartet delivers tight acoustic string arrangements and lively harmonies for a casual brewery taproom crowd.
Eight instructors deliver an intimate evening of multi-instrumental, genre-spanning performances at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts, blending acoustic ensemble pieces and solo showcases in a small, community-focused recital setting.
Eight instructors deliver an intimate evening of multi-instrumental, genre-spanning performances at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts, blending acoustic ensemble pieces and solo showcases in a small, community-focused recital setting.
Eight instructors deliver an intimate evening of multi-instrumental, genre-spanning performances at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts, blending acoustic ensemble pieces and solo showcases in a small, community-focused recital setting.
Tight three-part harmonies, driving banjo, punchy flatpicked guitar and resonant dobro power an Appalachian-rooted bluegrass set in an open-air amphitheater surrounded by a craft-beer garden and sunset mountain views.
Tight three-part harmonies, driving banjo, punchy flatpicked guitar and resonant dobro power an Appalachian-rooted bluegrass set in an open-air amphitheater surrounded by a craft-beer garden and sunset mountain views.
Tight three-part harmonies, driving banjo, punchy flatpicked guitar and resonant dobro power an Appalachian-rooted bluegrass set in an open-air amphitheater surrounded by a craft-beer garden and sunset mountain views.

Gritty, communal blues jam with electric guitar, harmonica, and shuffle grooves in a cozy Black Mountain tavern; walk up musicians and audiences share rotating sets, from beginners learning licks to seasoned soloists trading riffs.

Gritty, communal blues jam with electric guitar, harmonica, and shuffle grooves in a cozy Black Mountain tavern; walk up musicians and audiences share rotating sets, from beginners learning licks to seasoned soloists trading riffs.
Gritty, communal blues jam with electric guitar, harmonica, and shuffle grooves in a cozy Black Mountain tavern; walk up musicians and audiences share rotating sets, from beginners learning licks to seasoned soloists trading riffs.

Weekly taproom open jam at 6:30pm with rotating guest hosts and touring artists; instrumentalists and singers of all skill levels are welcome to sit in for a free, community driven evening of collaborative music.

Weekly taproom open jam at 6:30pm with rotating guest hosts and touring artists; instrumentalists and singers of all skill levels are welcome to sit in for a free, community driven evening of collaborative music.
Weekly taproom open jam at 6:30pm with rotating guest hosts and touring artists; instrumentalists and singers of all skill levels are welcome to sit in for a free, community driven evening of collaborative music.
A high energy traditional bluegrass set rooted's musical heritage presents train songs and mountain harmonies, honoring the style and spirit of the genre in a standing room, all ages show.
A high energy traditional bluegrass set rooted's musical heritage presents train songs and mountain harmonies, honoring the style and spirit of the genre in a standing room, all ages show.
A high energy traditional bluegrass set rooted's musical heritage presents train songs and mountain harmonies, honoring the style and spirit of the genre in a standing room, all ages show.

Virtuosic string picking and high-energy jam sets from southeast regional musicians in a late-night, intimate club pre-party for Billy Strings week, featuring progressive bluegrass, acoustic improvisation, and communal sing-alongs.

Virtuosic string picking and high-energy jam sets from southeast regional musicians in a late-night, intimate club pre-party for Billy Strings week, featuring progressive bluegrass, acoustic improvisation, and communal sing-alongs.
Virtuosic string picking and high-energy jam sets from southeast regional musicians in a late-night, intimate club pre-party for Billy Strings week, featuring progressive bluegrass, acoustic improvisation, and communal sing-alongs.