Irish Session

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.View original

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.View original

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.View original

A participatory bluegrass jam anchored by the Jacktown Ramblers sound—driving banjo rolls, fiddle leads, and tight three part harmonies. Pickers and listeners gather for an informal, community minded late night session.View original

Raw, tradition-rooted blues takes over the room with an early stripped back acoustic circle jam followed by a plugged in stage jam that turns up the volume. Built for community musicians and listeners who want an authentic, rootsy night out.View original

A long-running Sunday traditional Irish and Celtic jam fills the pub stage with fiddles, whistles, and driving reels as local WNC players trade tunes late into the evening. Pair the lively English Irish atmosphere with a pint or an afternoon Irish coffee.View original

Virtuoso Irish fiddle and traditional Celtic melodies bring an acoustic folk sound to the room. Expect spirited tunes rooted in Ireland’s rich musical tradition.View original

Swinging rhythms and spontaneous improvisation shape a collaborative jazz jam led by Bill Bares, bringing musicians and listeners together for an intimate night of live jazz in Black Mountain.View original

Fiddle-led traditional Irish tunes unfold in an unpretentious, participatory acoustic session, with melodies passed between instruments and generations. Musicians and listeners share lively Celtic music rooted in place and memory.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

Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy pub session with fiddles, banjo, and guitar energy. A communal circle vibe welcomes pickers and listeners for traditional melodies and spontaneous jams late into the evening.View original

Traditional mountain and folk melodies create a warm, rootsy pub atmosphere for an evening of old-time music and community listening.View original

Traditional Irish tunes traded in an informal session jam, with instruments swapping melodies and rhythms in a lively brewery setting. Expect a communal, drop in style circle that welcomes players and listeners alike.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

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

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.View original

Rowdy, convivial Irish session of fiddles, tin whistles, bodhráns, guitar, and singalong reels and jigs in a craft brewery taproom; musicians of all levels trade tunes and back one another in a relaxed pub atmosphere.View original

Late-night, award-winning open mic with a rotating mix of singer songwriters, acoustic covers, and spoken word in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect a supportive crowd, quick set changes, and plenty of local WNC talent.View original

A rotating lineup of up and coming performers takes the stage for tight 15 minute sets (or three songs), making for a fast paced, variety packed night. Expect anything from acoustic originals to cover tunes in an intimate listening room atmosphere.View original

A welcoming weekly open jam brings players and listeners together for traditional music-making in a relaxed Asheville taproom, creating an informal space for shared tunes and community connection.View original