Appalachian Music Class
A relaxed group class explores Appalachian and Celtic fiddle tunes across fiddle, guitar, banjo, mandolin, cello, and bass. Practice melodies, accompaniment, and communal jamming in Bluegrass, Old Time, blues, and ragtime traditions.
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Players follow rotating old-time musicians through traditional tunes, learning by playing in a moderate-paced acoustic jam designed for participation, skill-building, and connection among Asheville’s folk music community.
Players follow rotating old-time musicians through traditional tunes, learning by playing in a moderate-paced acoustic jam designed for participation, skill-building, and connection among Asheville’s folk music community.
Players follow rotating old-time musicians through traditional tunes, learning by playing in a moderate-paced acoustic jam designed for participation, skill-building, and connection among Asheville’s folk music community.
Learn basic ukulele playing in a welcoming, hands-on lesson, then stay for an optional community jam. Free instruction and limited instrument checkout make this accessible to ages 12 and up.
Learn basic ukulele playing in a welcoming, hands-on lesson, then stay for an optional community jam. Free instruction and limited instrument checkout make this accessible to ages 12 and up.
Learn basic ukulele playing in a welcoming, hands-on lesson, then stay for an optional community jam. Free instruction and limited instrument checkout make this accessible to ages 12 and up.
Fiddles, acoustic strings, and spirited traditional Irish and Celtic tunes fill a lively pub session as local WNC musicians trade melodies onstage. Settle in for an afternoon pint and old-time mountain atmosphere.
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Acoustic bluegrass players gather for an unplugged community jam, with instruments welcome and all skill levels encouraged. Pick traditional tunes in the taproom or, weather permitting, on the patio.
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Acoustic bluegrass players gather for an unplugged community jam, with instruments welcome and all skill levels encouraged. Pick traditional tunes in the taproom or, weather permitting, on the patio.
Bluegrass Jam
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Acoustic string-band music brings traditional bluegrass melodies and rootsy energy to an intimate wine bar setting, creating a relaxed evening for fans of classic mountain sounds.
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Old-time Jam
MoreTraditional mountain and folk melodies create a warm, rootsy pub atmosphere for an evening of old-time music and community listening.
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Celtic-rooted Irish traditional tunes fill a downtown pub as rotating WNC players trade reels and jigs in an informal session. Expect an acoustic, community-driven night with fiddles, flutes, and rhythmic accompaniment.
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An informal old time jam centered on Appalachian fiddle tunes, banjo, and guitar in a brewery taproom setting. Bring an instrument or listen in with a pint for a laid-back, community-driven acoustic session.
An informal old time jam centered on Appalachian fiddle tunes, banjo, and guitar in a brewery taproom setting. Bring an instrument or listen in with a pint for a laid-back, community-driven acoustic session.
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Old-time Jam
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A roots-focused blues gathering moves from a stripped-back, front-porch acoustic circle into an amplified stage jam, inviting musicians and listeners to share raw, traditional sounds and community connection.
A roots-focused blues gathering moves from a stripped-back, front-porch acoustic circle into an amplified stage jam, inviting musicians and listeners to share raw, traditional sounds and community connection.
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Toe-tapping Appalachian bluegrass fills a cozy pub at noon, with Asheville musicians delivering fiddle-driven roots tunes alongside a relaxed Sunday brunch and convivial neighborhood atmosphere.
Toe-tapping Appalachian bluegrass fills a cozy pub at noon, with Asheville musicians delivering fiddle-driven roots tunes alongside a relaxed Sunday brunch and convivial neighborhood atmosphere.
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Lively old-time fiddle, banjo, and guitar jam led by Marc Rudow in a relaxed brewery taproom; drop-in acoustic session welcomes players and listeners of all skill levels for communal old-time tunes.
Lively old-time fiddle, banjo, and guitar jam led by Marc Rudow in a relaxed brewery taproom; drop-in acoustic session welcomes players and listeners of all skill levels for communal old-time tunes.
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Traditional bluegrass brings 1940s, 50s, and 60s string band sounds to the mountains, pairing classic material with original songs rooted in timeless narratives and Western North Carolina musical heritage.
Traditional bluegrass brings 1940s, 50s, and 60s string band sounds to the mountains, pairing classic material with original songs rooted in timeless narratives and Western North Carolina musical heritage.
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Irish Session
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Traditional Irish session tunes create a convivial pub atmosphere, with musicians gathering for lively acoustic playing and listeners settling in for an informal evening of Celtic music and community.
Traditional Irish session tunes create a convivial pub atmosphere, with musicians gathering for lively acoustic playing and listeners settling in for an informal evening of Celtic music and community.
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Loose, communal bluegrass picking brings musicians and listeners together for an informal jam in a brewery taproom. Expect an easygoing Asheville gathering centered on acoustic roots music and shared playing.
Loose, communal bluegrass picking brings musicians and listeners together for an informal jam in a brewery taproom. Expect an easygoing Asheville gathering centered on acoustic roots music and shared playing.
Live musical performances bring a relaxed Sunday listening atmosphere to an art museum setting, pairing a cultural outing with a gallery-adjacent sound experience.
Live musical performances bring a relaxed Sunday listening atmosphere to an art museum setting, pairing a cultural outing with a gallery-adjacent sound experience.
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