
Creative Strings Showcase 6-25
A community-forward string showcase highlighting creative arrangements and boundary-pushing acoustic textures in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect rotating performers and a relaxed, artsy crowd at a Black Mountain music hall.
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All-star faculty string performances in an intimate listening-room setting, highlighting virtuosic fiddles, violins, cellos, and guitar-driven arrangements. Expect a polished concert vibe with rich harmonies and dynamic ensemble interplay.
All-star faculty string performances in an intimate listening-room setting, highlighting virtuosic fiddles, violins, cellos, and guitar-driven arrangements. Expect a polished concert vibe with rich harmonies and dynamic ensemble interplay.

Adventurous jazz meets chamber textures as composer-bandleader Michael Jefry Stevens leads the Creative Strings Orchestra through bold ensemble writing and open-ended improvisation in an intimate late-night listening room.

Adventurous jazz meets chamber textures as composer-bandleader Michael Jefry Stevens leads the Creative Strings Orchestra through bold ensemble writing and open-ended improvisation in an intimate late-night listening room.
Adventurous jazz meets chamber textures as composer-bandleader Michael Jefry Stevens leads the Creative Strings Orchestra through bold ensemble writing and open-ended improvisation in an intimate late-night listening room.

A late-night blues launch party with two powerhouse sets that kick off the 2026 Black Mountain Blues Experience. Expect a high-energy, community-forward night in an intimate listening-room venue with a festival preview vibe.

A late-night blues launch party with two powerhouse sets that kick off the 2026 Black Mountain Blues Experience. Expect a high-energy, community-forward night in an intimate listening-room venue with a festival preview vibe.
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Late night open mic in a cozy barroom spotlighting acoustic sets and spoken word; casual, supportive crowd and a small stage for beginners and regulars to test new material.

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Late night open mic in a cozy barroom spotlighting acoustic sets and spoken word; casual, supportive crowd and a small stage for beginners and regulars to test new material.

A late-night fringe cabaret-style revival with a fast-moving mix of music and variety-show energy in an intimate Black Mountain listening room. Expect bold, theatrical stage moments and a rowdy, after-dark crowd.

A late-night fringe cabaret-style revival with a fast-moving mix of music and variety-show energy in an intimate Black Mountain listening room. Expect bold, theatrical stage moments and a rowdy, after-dark crowd.
A late-night fringe cabaret-style revival with a fast-moving mix of music and variety-show energy in an intimate Black Mountain listening room. Expect bold, theatrical stage moments and a rowdy, after-dark crowd.

Late-night blues jam energy with rotating players trading gritty solos and tight rhythm-section grooves in an intimate barroom setting. Expect improvisation, sit-ins from local musicians, and a lively, after-hours crowd.

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An intimate late-night set centered on original compositions, performed by the Composers Room Trio with Dr. Bill Bares. Expect close-listening jazz interplay and a songwriter-minded vibe in a cozy venue setting.

An intimate late-night set centered on original compositions, performed by the Composers Room Trio with Dr. Bill Bares. Expect close-listening jazz interplay and a songwriter-minded vibe in a cozy venue setting.
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Late-night soul sets anchor a monthly legacy gathering honoring Kat Williams’ vision, with rotating artists and community-centered connection. A tribute-style session built to uplift and sustain regional soul voices in an intimate room.
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A late-night symphonic band performance in an intimate indoor listening room, blending concert band classics with crowd-pleasing holiday energy. Expect bold brass fanfares, lush woodwinds, and a patriotic Fourth of July vibe.

A late-night symphonic band performance in an intimate indoor listening room, blending concert band classics with crowd-pleasing holiday energy. Expect bold brass fanfares, lush woodwinds, and a patriotic Fourth of July vibe.
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Late-night funk grooves drive a dance-forward set in an intimate mountain music room with bar energy. Expect tight rhythms, soulful vocals, and a crowd that leans into moving all night.

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Late-night local singer-songwriter set with intimate acoustic vibes in a cozy listening-room setting. Expect a relaxed crowd, close-up performances, and an easygoing hangout feel in Black Mountain.

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Father’s Day evening bash with a rock set from The Primitive alongside cold pours and brewery-style drink specials. Laid-back, grown-up hangout energy in a Black Mountain listening-room bar.

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Traditional Irish pub session with fast reels and jigs in a convivial taproom setting. Twice-monthly gathering on the second and fourth Wednesdays for musicians and listeners to mingle over shared tunes.

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Late-night indie rock set in an intimate listening-room style venue in Black Mountain. Expect high-energy guitar-driven songs, a lively bar crowd, and a relaxed mountain-town nightlife feel.
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Scottish and Celtic folk concert led by award-winning champions, blending the piercing swell of bagpipes with nimble fiddle lines and shimmering harp. Expect a high-skill traditional set in an intimate listening-room setting.

Scottish and Celtic folk concert led by award-winning champions, blending the piercing swell of bagpipes with nimble fiddle lines and shimmering harp. Expect a high-skill traditional set in an intimate listening-room setting.
Scottish and Celtic folk concert led by award-winning champions, blending the piercing swell of bagpipes with nimble fiddle lines and shimmering harp. Expect a high-skill traditional set in an intimate listening-room setting.

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Big band jazz night with the Asheville Jazz Orchestra delivering swinging horn lines, tight sax harmonies, and punchy rhythm-section grooves in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect classic swing and modern big band arrangements with a lively, dance-ready vibe.
Big band jazz night with the Asheville Jazz Orchestra delivering swinging horn lines, tight sax harmonies, and punchy rhythm-section grooves in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect classic swing and modern big band arrangements with a lively, dance-ready vibe.

A late-night set built for moving, with dance-forward grooves and a high-energy barroom feel. Expect an intimate listening-room vibe at White Horse Black Mountain that leans into after-hours nightlife.

A late-night set built for moving, with dance-forward grooves and a high-energy barroom feel. Expect an intimate listening-room vibe at White Horse Black Mountain that leans into after-hours nightlife.
A late-night set built for moving, with dance-forward grooves and a high-energy barroom feel. Expect an intimate listening-room vibe at White Horse Black Mountain that leans into after-hours nightlife.

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A rotating lineup of up and coming performers takes the stage for 15 minute turns or three songs each, creating a fast-paced mix of styles. Expect a supportive, intimate listening-room vibe with fresh local talent.
A rotating lineup of up and coming performers takes the stage for 15 minute turns or three songs each, creating a fast-paced mix of styles. Expect a supportive, intimate listening-room vibe with fresh local talent.

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Late-night performance in an intimate listening-room setting, blending American roots textures and singer-songwriter storytelling. Ideal for a relaxed, after-hours crowd looking for close-up musicianship in Black Mountain.
Late-night performance in an intimate listening-room setting, blending American roots textures and singer-songwriter storytelling. Ideal for a relaxed, after-hours crowd looking for close-up musicianship in Black Mountain.

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Unplugged bluegrass jam night with fiddles, banjos, and guitars trading tunes in a craft-beer taproom. Bring an instrument or listen in; all skill levels welcome, with patio pickin’ on nice evenings.
Unplugged bluegrass jam night with fiddles, banjos, and guitars trading tunes in a craft-beer taproom. Bring an instrument or listen in; all skill levels welcome, with patio pickin’ on nice evenings.