
Dark City Blues Jam with Peggy Ratusz
A late-night blues jam anchored by powerhouse vocalist Peggy Ratusz, mixing house-band grooves with sit-in improvisation. Expect gritty electric guitar tones, soulful vocals, and a barroom dance-floor vibe in Black Mountain.
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Electric blues grooves and gritty vocals land in a cozy listening-room setting for a late-night set. Expect danceable rhythms, soulful guitar leads, and a bar-friendly vibe that runs past midnight.

Electric blues grooves and gritty vocals land in a cozy listening-room setting for a late-night set. Expect danceable rhythms, soulful guitar leads, and a bar-friendly vibe that runs past midnight.
Electric blues grooves and gritty vocals land in a cozy listening-room setting for a late-night set. Expect danceable rhythms, soulful guitar leads, and a bar-friendly vibe that runs past midnight.

Cozy neighborhood bar hosts an open mic night for acoustic guitars, storytelling, and spoken word; performers sign up on arrival while a supportive crowd fuels intimate evening showcases of local talent.

Cozy neighborhood bar hosts an open mic night for acoustic guitars, storytelling, and spoken word; performers sign up on arrival while a supportive crowd fuels intimate evening showcases of local talent.
Cozy neighborhood bar hosts an open mic night for acoustic guitars, storytelling, and spoken word; performers sign up on arrival while a supportive crowd fuels intimate evening showcases of local talent.

Roots and blues classics delivered with a gritty, soulful edge from multi time Best of WNC winner Peggy Ratusz alongside longtime guitarist Kelly Jones. Late night sets in a River Arts District brewery taproom with pints flowing.

Roots and blues classics delivered with a gritty, soulful edge from multi time Best of WNC winner Peggy Ratusz alongside longtime guitarist Kelly Jones. Late night sets in a River Arts District brewery taproom with pints flowing.
Roots and blues classics delivered with a gritty, soulful edge from multi time Best of WNC winner Peggy Ratusz alongside longtime guitarist Kelly Jones. Late night sets in a River Arts District brewery taproom with pints flowing.

Low-lit legendary open mic showcasing singer-songwriters and surprise acts—original songs, covers, guitar and piano—each performer takes a 15 minute (or three-song) slot for intimate, up-and-coming talent.

Low-lit legendary open mic showcasing singer-songwriters and surprise acts—original songs, covers, guitar and piano—each performer takes a 15 minute (or three-song) slot for intimate, up-and-coming talent.
Low-lit legendary open mic showcasing singer-songwriters and surprise acts—original songs, covers, guitar and piano—each performer takes a 15 minute (or three-song) slot for intimate, up-and-coming talent.

A late-night roots set blending Americana harmonies and driving acoustic grooves in an intimate listening-room bar setting. Expect a lively, after-hours crowd and a danceable, feel-good vibe.

A late-night roots set blending Americana harmonies and driving acoustic grooves in an intimate listening-room bar setting. Expect a lively, after-hours crowd and a danceable, feel-good vibe.
A late-night roots set blending Americana harmonies and driving acoustic grooves in an intimate listening-room bar setting. Expect a lively, after-hours crowd and a danceable, feel-good vibe.

A traditional Irish pub session brings together rotating players for lively reels and jigs in a cozy bar setting. Held twice monthly on second and fourth Wednesdays, it’s a late evening hang for listeners and musicians alike.

A traditional Irish pub session brings together rotating players for lively reels and jigs in a cozy bar setting. Held twice monthly on second and fourth Wednesdays, it’s a late evening hang for listeners and musicians alike.
A traditional Irish pub session brings together rotating players for lively reels and jigs in a cozy bar setting. Held twice monthly on second and fourth Wednesdays, it’s a late evening hang for listeners and musicians alike.

Irish folk melodies and foot-stomping fiddle tunes land in an intimate listening-room setting with a late-night concert vibe. Expect warm acoustic textures, tight musicianship, and a cozy crowd at a Black Mountain staple.

Irish folk melodies and foot-stomping fiddle tunes land in an intimate listening-room setting with a late-night concert vibe. Expect warm acoustic textures, tight musicianship, and a cozy crowd at a Black Mountain staple.
Irish folk melodies and foot-stomping fiddle tunes land in an intimate listening-room setting with a late-night concert vibe. Expect warm acoustic textures, tight musicianship, and a cozy crowd at a Black Mountain staple.

Authentic Chicago-style blues from award-winning Asheville-based guitarist, singer, and songwriter Mr Jimmy, with gritty vocals and guitar-forward grooves. A late-night set in an intimate Black Mountain bar setting.

Authentic Chicago-style blues from award-winning Asheville-based guitarist, singer, and songwriter Mr Jimmy, with gritty vocals and guitar-forward grooves. A late-night set in an intimate Black Mountain bar setting.
Authentic Chicago-style blues from award-winning Asheville-based guitarist, singer, and songwriter Mr Jimmy, with gritty vocals and guitar-forward grooves. A late-night set in an intimate Black Mountain bar setting.

Hard-driving bluegrass picks from top Western North Carolina musicians, with banjo, fiddle, and tight harmony runs in a lively pub atmosphere. An open jam kicks off at 9:30 pm for players to jump in.

Hard-driving bluegrass picks from top Western North Carolina musicians, with banjo, fiddle, and tight harmony runs in a lively pub atmosphere. An open jam kicks off at 9:30 pm for players to jump in.
Hard-driving bluegrass picks from top Western North Carolina musicians, with banjo, fiddle, and tight harmony runs in a lively pub atmosphere. An open jam kicks off at 9:30 pm for players to jump in.

A blues night led by a women-fronted collective of local and regional players, with gritty vocals, guitar leads, keys, drums, and bass trading solos and classic grooves. Set in a Black Mountain brewery taproom with occasional special guests and Pride-festival energy.

A blues night led by a women-fronted collective of local and regional players, with gritty vocals, guitar leads, keys, drums, and bass trading solos and classic grooves. Set in a Black Mountain brewery taproom with occasional special guests and Pride-festival energy.
A blues night led by a women-fronted collective of local and regional players, with gritty vocals, guitar leads, keys, drums, and bass trading solos and classic grooves. Set in a Black Mountain brewery taproom with occasional special guests and Pride-festival energy.

An open Sunday-night jam takes over the taproom stage, with rotating guest hosts and drop-in sit-ins welcome for any instrument. Expect a community hang with occasional touring artists and brewery pours, free to attend.

An open Sunday-night jam takes over the taproom stage, with rotating guest hosts and drop-in sit-ins welcome for any instrument. Expect a community hang with occasional touring artists and brewery pours, free to attend.
An open Sunday-night jam takes over the taproom stage, with rotating guest hosts and drop-in sit-ins welcome for any instrument. Expect a community hang with occasional touring artists and brewery pours, free to attend.

An intimate evening of jazz trio interplay with Dr. Bill Bares, blending lyrical piano lines, conversational solos, and tight ensemble grooves in a cozy Black Mountain listening-room setting at White Horse.

An intimate evening of jazz trio interplay with Dr. Bill Bares, blending lyrical piano lines, conversational solos, and tight ensemble grooves in a cozy Black Mountain listening-room setting at White Horse.
An intimate evening of jazz trio interplay with Dr. Bill Bares, blending lyrical piano lines, conversational solos, and tight ensemble grooves in a cozy Black Mountain listening-room setting at White Horse.

Irish traditional tunes flow in a pub-style session with fiddles, flutes, whistles, and bodhrán rhythms. A late-night, come-and-go vibe that welcomes listeners and capable players for lively reels and jigs.

Irish traditional tunes flow in a pub-style session with fiddles, flutes, whistles, and bodhrán rhythms. A late-night, come-and-go vibe that welcomes listeners and capable players for lively reels and jigs.
Irish traditional tunes flow in a pub-style session with fiddles, flutes, whistles, and bodhrán rhythms. A late-night, come-and-go vibe that welcomes listeners and capable players for lively reels and jigs.

Unplugged bluegrass circle jam with fiddles, banjos, and guitars in a craft-beer taproom, moving to the patio on nice evenings. Bring an instrument or listen in on an all-levels community pick.

Unplugged bluegrass circle jam with fiddles, banjos, and guitars in a craft-beer taproom, moving to the patio on nice evenings. Bring an instrument or listen in on an all-levels community pick.
Unplugged bluegrass circle jam with fiddles, banjos, and guitars in a craft-beer taproom, moving to the patio on nice evenings. Bring an instrument or listen in on an all-levels community pick.

Velvet-soul Americana and blues set led by Ashley Heath’s strong, airy vocals, prolific songwriting, and bluesy guitar work. Expect an award-winning WNC favorite in a lively brewery taproom atmosphere with pints flowing late.

Velvet-soul Americana and blues set led by Ashley Heath’s strong, airy vocals, prolific songwriting, and bluesy guitar work. Expect an award-winning WNC favorite in a lively brewery taproom atmosphere with pints flowing late.
Velvet-soul Americana and blues set led by Ashley Heath’s strong, airy vocals, prolific songwriting, and bluesy guitar work. Expect an award-winning WNC favorite in a lively brewery taproom atmosphere with pints flowing late.

Eclectic, high-energy jam rock with prog and genre-bending twists from Chicago mainstays Umphrey’s McGee. Late-night sets roll through a brewery taproom in Black Mountain with an anything-goes crowd and big improvisations.

Eclectic, high-energy jam rock with prog and genre-bending twists from Chicago mainstays Umphrey’s McGee. Late-night sets roll through a brewery taproom in Black Mountain with an anything-goes crowd and big improvisations.
Eclectic, high-energy jam rock with prog and genre-bending twists from Chicago mainstays Umphrey’s McGee. Late-night sets roll through a brewery taproom in Black Mountain with an anything-goes crowd and big improvisations.

High-energy bluegrass jam session with WNC pickers trading breaks on banjo, fiddle, mandolin, and guitar in a downtown pub. Instruments welcome for sit-ins after the host band, plus Thursday bourbon discounts.

High-energy bluegrass jam session with WNC pickers trading breaks on banjo, fiddle, mandolin, and guitar in a downtown pub. Instruments welcome for sit-ins after the host band, plus Thursday bourbon discounts.
High-energy bluegrass jam session with WNC pickers trading breaks on banjo, fiddle, mandolin, and guitar in a downtown pub. Instruments welcome for sit-ins after the host band, plus Thursday bourbon discounts.

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High-energy progressive bluegrass with jam-band and rock twists hits an outdoor brewery stage, driven by fast-picking strings and extended grooves. Doors at 6pm with a 7pm set; advance tickets about $33.
High-energy progressive bluegrass with jam-band and rock twists hits an outdoor brewery stage, driven by fast-picking strings and extended grooves. Doors at 6pm with a 7pm set; advance tickets about $33.

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Fiery guitar-driven roots performance blending New Orleans bayou influences with poetic storytelling and a streak of mysticism. Expect an intimate late-night set in a brewery taproom led by a vocalist-composer with percussion and theatrical flair.
Fiery guitar-driven roots performance blending New Orleans bayou influences with poetic storytelling and a streak of mysticism. Expect an intimate late-night set in a brewery taproom led by a vocalist-composer with percussion and theatrical flair.

Classical piano concert highlighting four hand repertoire performed with trio textures in an intimate listening room setting. Expect dynamic interplay, crisp phrasing, and a relaxed evening vibe with drinks available.

Classical piano concert highlighting four hand repertoire performed with trio textures in an intimate listening room setting. Expect dynamic interplay, crisp phrasing, and a relaxed evening vibe with drinks available.
Classical piano concert highlighting four hand repertoire performed with trio textures in an intimate listening room setting. Expect dynamic interplay, crisp phrasing, and a relaxed evening vibe with drinks available.