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.
Traditional Irish and Celtic folk melodies fill an intimate pub session as musicians from across Western North Carolina and beyond gather for an energetic, community-minded night of acoustic music.
Traditional Irish and Celtic folk melodies fill an intimate pub session as musicians from across Western North Carolina and beyond gather for an energetic, community-minded night of acoustic music.
Traditional Irish and Celtic folk melodies fill an intimate pub session as musicians from across Western North Carolina and beyond gather for an energetic, community-minded night of acoustic music.
Irish Session
MoreTraditional Irish session brings musicians together for an informal evening of Celtic folk tunes, spontaneous playing, and attentive listening in a welcoming neighborhood music setting.
Traditional Irish session brings musicians together for an informal evening of Celtic folk tunes, spontaneous playing, and attentive listening in a welcoming neighborhood music setting.
Traditional Irish session brings musicians together for an informal evening of Celtic folk tunes, spontaneous playing, and attentive listening in a welcoming neighborhood music setting.
Acoustic circle jams bring fiddles, banjos, and guitars together for traditional Appalachian mountain music, welcoming players and listeners alike while tips support youth music education through Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians.
Acoustic circle jams bring fiddles, banjos, and guitars together for traditional Appalachian mountain music, welcoming players and listeners alike while tips support youth music education through Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians.
Acoustic circle jams bring fiddles, banjos, and guitars together for traditional Appalachian mountain music, welcoming players and listeners alike while tips support youth music education through Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians.
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.
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.
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.
Learn beginner ukulele chords and playing techniques in a welcoming, intergenerational lesson for ages 12 and up. Stay afterward for an optional community jam; limited instruments are available to borrow.
Learn beginner ukulele chords and playing techniques in a welcoming, intergenerational lesson for ages 12 and up. Stay afterward for an optional community jam; limited instruments are available to borrow.
Learn beginner ukulele chords and playing techniques in a welcoming, intergenerational lesson for ages 12 and up. Stay afterward for an optional community jam; limited instruments are available to borrow.
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.
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.
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.
Old-time Jam
MoreTraditional old-time mountain and folk music brings an earthy Appalachian sound to an evening pub gathering, with a relaxed jam atmosphere for musicians and listeners alike.
Traditional old-time mountain and folk music brings an earthy Appalachian sound to an evening pub gathering, with a relaxed jam atmosphere for musicians and listeners alike.
Traditional old-time mountain and folk music brings an earthy Appalachian sound to an evening pub gathering, with a relaxed jam atmosphere for musicians and listeners alike.
Traditional Appalachian bluegrass brings a rootsy mountain sound and intimate barroom atmosphere, suited to fans of acoustic string-band music, classic regional melodies, and lively picking.
Traditional Appalachian bluegrass brings a rootsy mountain sound and intimate barroom atmosphere, suited to fans of acoustic string-band music, classic regional melodies, and lively picking.
Traditional Appalachian bluegrass brings a rootsy mountain sound and intimate barroom atmosphere, suited to fans of acoustic string-band music, classic regional melodies, and lively picking.
A free, participatory drum class invites Asheville neighbors to learn rhythm and percussion together, building musical skills and community connection through a welcoming group lesson led by Larry McDowell.
A free, participatory drum class invites Asheville neighbors to learn rhythm and percussion together, building musical skills and community connection through a welcoming group lesson led by Larry McDowell.
A free, participatory drum class invites Asheville neighbors to learn rhythm and percussion together, building musical skills and community connection through a welcoming group lesson led by Larry McDowell.
Bluegrass Jam
MoreFiddle, banjo, and guitar drive an informal bluegrass jam, with local musicians gathering for traditional acoustic tunes and a welcoming community atmosphere. Everyone is welcome to join in or listen.
Fiddle, banjo, and guitar drive an informal bluegrass jam, with local musicians gathering for traditional acoustic tunes and a welcoming community atmosphere. Everyone is welcome to join in or listen.
Fiddle, banjo, and guitar drive an informal bluegrass jam, with local musicians gathering for traditional acoustic tunes and a welcoming community atmosphere. Everyone is welcome to join in or listen.
Learn swing steps and move to a lively mix of classic favorites and modern jazz, with a welcoming dance floor for experienced dancers and first-timers alike.
Learn swing steps and move to a lively mix of classic favorites and modern jazz, with a welcoming dance floor for experienced dancers and first-timers alike.
Learn swing steps and move to a lively mix of classic favorites and modern jazz, with a welcoming dance floor for experienced dancers and first-timers alike.
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.
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.
Browse local artisan stalls with snacks and drinks, then settle in for afternoon sets of bluegrass and jamgrass. A casual downtown gathering brings together Asheville makers, music, and community.
Browse local artisan stalls with snacks and drinks, then settle in for afternoon sets of bluegrass and jamgrass. A casual downtown gathering brings together Asheville makers, music, and community.
Browse local artisan stalls with snacks and drinks, then settle in for afternoon sets of bluegrass and jamgrass. A casual downtown gathering brings together Asheville makers, music, and community.
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.
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.
Old-time Jam
MoreTraditional old-time mountain and folk music fills the pub with a rootsy Appalachian sound, creating an easygoing evening for fans of acoustic Americana and community jam sessions.
Traditional old-time mountain and folk music fills the pub with a rootsy Appalachian sound, creating an easygoing evening for fans of acoustic Americana and community jam sessions.
Traditional old-time mountain and folk music fills the pub with a rootsy Appalachian sound, creating an easygoing evening for fans of acoustic Americana and community jam sessions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fiddle-driven Appalachian old-time tunes invite listeners and musicians to settle in or join the acoustic jam. Tips support the Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians program and keep regional music traditions alive.
Fiddle-driven Appalachian old-time tunes invite listeners and musicians to settle in or join the acoustic jam. Tips support the Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians program and keep regional music traditions alive.
Fiddle-driven Appalachian old-time tunes invite listeners and musicians to settle in or join the acoustic jam. Tips support the Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians program and keep regional music traditions alive.
Informal old-time jam led by Marc Rudow featuring fiddle, banjo, and guitar in Turgua Brewing’s cozy taproom; all skill levels welcome to trade tunes, sing along, and join the community circle.
Informal old-time jam led by Marc Rudow featuring fiddle, banjo, and guitar in Turgua Brewing’s cozy taproom; all skill levels welcome to trade tunes, sing along, and join the community circle.
Informal old-time jam led by Marc Rudow featuring fiddle, banjo, and guitar in Turgua Brewing’s cozy taproom; all skill levels welcome to trade tunes, sing along, and join the community circle.