Flamenco Appalachia

Afro rhythm night with pulse-heavy afrobeat and polyrhythmic percussion driving a sweaty, dance-forward crowd. Expect high-energy world grooves in an intimate listening-room style venue with a late-evening bar vibe.View original

Pulsing West African afro rhythm from the Diali Cissokho Trio, led by shimmering kora lines and tight hand percussion. An energetic roots-fusion set in an intimate listening-room style bar for a lively night out.View original

Afro rhythm grooves and high-energy percussion-forward songs create a dance-floor pulse in an intimate listening room. Expect vibrant, syncopated beats and a late-evening crowd ready for movement and social vibes.View original

High-energy Celtic folk in a harp-and-guitar duo format, blending intricate Irish melodies with crisp rhythmic drive and improvisational flair. Expect an intimate listening-room vibe suited for late-night craft-drink audiences.View original

A songwriter circle where local musicians trade original tunes and in-the-round acoustic performances in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect a community-forward, low-key evening with rotating players and collaborative storytelling.View original

Raw, rootsy blues jam night that starts as a stripped back front porch acoustic circle before turning up into a plugged in stage jam. A community driven, come play or listen atmosphere keeps classic blues traditions alive.View original

Afro rhythm grooves and pulse-forward drumming drive a high-energy dance party atmosphere with JoEL Karabo Elliott. Expect percussive, Afrobeat-leaning movement in an intimate Black Mountain listening room turned dance floor.View original

Celtic-rooted Carolina folk tunes led by singer songwriter Hannah Flowers in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect lyrical storytelling, warm acoustic textures, and a cozy seated show vibe at a Black Mountain venue.View original

Soulful Americana and alt-folk songwriting with gritty vocals, propulsive acoustic guitar, and rootsy arrangements that lean blues and country. An intimate late-night set in a listening-room style venue built for close-up storytelling.View original

Raw community blues night that starts as a stripped back acoustic front porch style circle jam, then shifts into a plugged in electric set that turns up the heat. Bring an instrument or listen in for rootsy, tradition minded grooves.View original

Lively Irish traditional tunes traded in a session style circle of fiddles, flutes, whistles, guitar, and bodhrán. A pub vibe and late night energy make it easy to listen, sip, or sit in for a few sets.View original

Appalachian-rooted songwriting and storytelling blends humor and heart, with multi-instrumental performances and southern mountain narratives. Expect an intimate listening-room vibe centered on traditional culture and lyrical folk craft.View original

African rhythm and global-fusion storytelling takes over the room as Ugandan musician Chinobay trades melodic lines on kora, kalimba, endongo, and talking drum with Jordan Scheffer’s warm, expressive vocals. A cross-continental musical conversation built on groove, tradition, and improvisational energy.View original

Late-night live set in an intimate listening room vibe at White Horse in Black Mountain. Expect a cozy, after-hours crowd and a relaxed, acoustic-leaning performance atmosphere ideal for music-focused hangouts.View original

Pulse-driven Afro rhythm night blending afrobeat grooves and percussion-forward dance music in an intimate club setting. Expect a high-energy dance floor with late-night vibes and crowd-friendly beats.View original

A full-bodied big band performance brings brassy ensemble sound and swinging rhythms to an intimate listening room, appealing to fans of jazz orchestration and classic dance-band energy.View original

Pulsing Afro rhythm night led by Adama Dembele and Drew Heller, driven by West African drumming and call and response grooves. Expect a high-energy dance floor vibe with participatory rhythms and communal movement.View original

Late-night Americana and bluegrass-driven rhythms in an intimate listening room setting, built for toe-tapping and easy singalongs. Expect a warm, rootsy vibe with plenty of room to settle in or sway near the stage.View original

Big band jazz night with the Asheville Jazz Orchestra delivering punchy brass sections, swinging rhythm, and classic orchestral charts in an intimate listening room. A late-night set that fits both seated listening and dance floor energy.View original

A family-friendly Appalachian holiday revue blending live folk music with narrative storytelling and seasonal humor. Expect traditional mountain sounds like fiddle and banjo in a seated arts-center performance with Christmas-themed tales.View original