An Evening of Classical Guitar | Spring 2026

Evening of contemporary poetry and acoustic music in an intimate parlor setting, pairing local poets with visiting readers for curated readings and short musical interludes.View original

Four Appalachian songwriters perform original acoustic folk meditations on waking buds, pale green mornings, and the edges of spring in an intimate parlor setting, pairing spare guitar, close harmonies, and lyrical nature imagery.View original

Fiddle-driven journeys across the Scottish Highlands, Ireland, and Brittany weave with mythic storytelling in an intimate parlor setting as Jamie Laval performs traditional Celtic tunes and original compositions.View original

Lively Irish and Scottish traditional tunes blend with spoken storytelling in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect virtuosic Celtic fiddle from a champion player alongside warm, narrative-driven banter and ballad energy.View original

Intimate salon style talk show blending roundtable conversation and collaborative storytelling performances with Asheville BIPOC artists, exploring the five flavors of life through personal narratives and creative interchange.View original

Intimate, carefully curated listening sessions of original folk songwriting and acoustic sets, designed for attentive audiences in a small seated room with quiet, focused atmosphere that highlights lyrics and nuanced guitar work.View original

Conversational folk and acoustic storytelling debuting tracks from I Swam Here, recorded between New Orleans and Astoria with musicians chosen by Sam Doores, presented in an intimate standing room club set.View original

Gentle morning generative writing salon weaving prompts, craft discussion, and short readings in a cozy parlor; writers of all levels gather every second Sunday for inspiration, feedback, and sustained creative practice.View original

Razor-sharp mythic storytelling propels audiences through a crash-course chain of beginnings, interrogating failure as creators conjure new worlds with immersive, lyrical prose and theatrical cadence.View original

Warm, intimate acoustic set by singer songwriter Fancy Marie in a low lit wine bar, pairing mellow vocals and fingerpicked guitar with wine service for a cozy, romantic date night atmosphere.View original

Grown up show and tell of quirky first person stories and creative oddities in an intimate morning gathering at Story Parlor, with open-share performances welcoming beginner and seasoned storytellers.View original

Extended improvisational jam rock sets blend psychedelic guitar, swirling keyboards, and syncopated bass grooves in an intimate club setting. Ticketed, high energy evening encourages dancing and communal listening; doors at 7pm for an 8pm show.View original

Solo acoustic folk sets of fingerpicked guitar, narrative ballads, and activist songs that blend humor and history; intimate performing-arts center concert followed by a community meet-and-greet for audience interaction.View original

Late night solo acoustic set of mellow vocals and guitar in a candlelit wine bar, pairing intimate seating with tasting room ambiance and conversational volume for close up listening.View original

Taut folk-blues storytelling with acoustic guitar and a minimalist backing band, evoking lamplit parlor and inky-black-shadow imagery from the All About the Bones album. Intimate, fully seated, all-ages concert atmosphere.View original

Guitar-driven roots sets blending funk, blues, bluegrass, and jazz with nuanced instrumental interplay and warm vocals, creating a relaxed, listener-focused duo experience in an intimate brewery taproom.View original

Lively old-time mountain and folk tunes invite players and listeners into a late-night pub jam, with fiddle and banjo reels, communal singing, and a cozy, convivial atmosphere.View original

Intimate roundtable conversation and collaborative performance led by Shunyu Huang with Asheville BIPOC artists exploring the “five flavors of life” through storytelling, spoken word, and experimental multimedia in a salon style setting.View original

Evening of old-time mountain and folk music in a cozy downtown pub, a participatory acoustic jam of fiddles, banjo, and guitar where players and listeners mingle, casual and welcoming to all skill levels.View original

Quiet, fully seated listening sessions of intimate, carefully curated folk songwriting; six handpicked artists perform three song sets while the all ages lineup remains secret until showtime, running 7–9 PM in a cozy listening room.View original