
Jay Brown: Free Music Wednesdays at Givens
A free Wednesday night concert with Jay Brown on the Givens Highland Farms campus in Black Mountain. Casual community listening in an accessible, low-key venue setting that's ideal for locals and residents.
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Local songwriter Jay Brown plays an intimate evening set in a cozy listening-room style venue with a laid-back, neighborly vibe. Expect a casual community crowd, bar service, and a late-night hang in Black Mountain.

Local songwriter Jay Brown plays an intimate evening set in a cozy listening-room style venue with a laid-back, neighborly vibe. Expect a casual community crowd, bar service, and a late-night hang in Black Mountain.
Local songwriter Jay Brown plays an intimate evening set in a cozy listening-room style venue with a laid-back, neighborly vibe. Expect a casual community crowd, bar service, and a late-night hang in Black Mountain.

A late-night local songwriter showcase in an intimate Black Mountain listening room. Expect a rotating set of original tunes and acoustic-leaning performances from Jay Brown, Taylor Watkins, and Owen Walsh.

A late-night local songwriter showcase in an intimate Black Mountain listening room. Expect a rotating set of original tunes and acoustic-leaning performances from Jay Brown, Taylor Watkins, and Owen Walsh.
A late-night local songwriter showcase in an intimate Black Mountain listening room. Expect a rotating set of original tunes and acoustic-leaning performances from Jay Brown, Taylor Watkins, and Owen Walsh.

A participatory unplugged bluegrass jam in the taproom where players trade tunes on acoustic strings and keep the circle going. Rotates to the patio on fair-weather evenings, welcoming beginners and seasoned pickers alike.

A participatory unplugged bluegrass jam in the taproom where players trade tunes on acoustic strings and keep the circle going. Rotates to the patio on fair-weather evenings, welcoming beginners and seasoned pickers alike.
A participatory unplugged bluegrass jam in the taproom where players trade tunes on acoustic strings and keep the circle going. Rotates to the patio on fair-weather evenings, welcoming beginners and seasoned pickers alike.

Slow, flowing tai chi movements invite gentle exercise, balance practice, and focused breathing in a welcoming group setting. Suitable for anyone seeking mindful movement and low-impact activity.

Slow, flowing tai chi movements invite gentle exercise, balance practice, and focused breathing in a welcoming group setting. Suitable for anyone seeking mindful movement and low-impact activity.
Slow, flowing tai chi movements invite gentle exercise, balance practice, and focused breathing in a welcoming group setting. Suitable for anyone seeking mindful movement and low-impact activity.

Alt-blues grit meets rootsy folk storytelling in a tight trio set built around soulful vocals and expressive guitar work. Expect an intimate concert-room vibe at a community arts center with close-up sound and attentive listening.

Alt-blues grit meets rootsy folk storytelling in a tight trio set built around soulful vocals and expressive guitar work. Expect an intimate concert-room vibe at a community arts center with close-up sound and attentive listening.
Alt-blues grit meets rootsy folk storytelling in a tight trio set built around soulful vocals and expressive guitar work. Expect an intimate concert-room vibe at a community arts center with close-up sound and attentive listening.

A free, all-ages brewery concert night built for crew hangouts, with rotating East Coast local-to-touring acts. Expect genre-hopping sets that can swing from soul to bluegrass, acoustic, country, and folk in a laid-back taproom vibe.

A free, all-ages brewery concert night built for crew hangouts, with rotating East Coast local-to-touring acts. Expect genre-hopping sets that can swing from soul to bluegrass, acoustic, country, and folk in a laid-back taproom vibe.
A free, all-ages brewery concert night built for crew hangouts, with rotating East Coast local-to-touring acts. Expect genre-hopping sets that can swing from soul to bluegrass, acoustic, country, and folk in a laid-back taproom vibe.

An open jam on the taproom stage where any musicians can sit in alongside rotating guest hosts and touring artists. Expect a laid-back Sunday evening hang with pints flowing and spontaneous collaborative sets starting at 6:30pm.

An open jam on the taproom stage where any musicians can sit in alongside rotating guest hosts and touring artists. Expect a laid-back Sunday evening hang with pints flowing and spontaneous collaborative sets starting at 6:30pm.
An open jam on the taproom stage where any musicians can sit in alongside rotating guest hosts and touring artists. Expect a laid-back Sunday evening hang with pints flowing and spontaneous collaborative sets starting at 6:30pm.

An informal bluegrass jam fills the brewery taproom with fast-picking banjos, fiddles, and harmony vocals. Held the first Wednesday each month, it’s a welcoming, participatory session for players and listeners alike.

An informal bluegrass jam fills the brewery taproom with fast-picking banjos, fiddles, and harmony vocals. Held the first Wednesday each month, it’s a welcoming, participatory session for players and listeners alike.
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Late-night jazz jam led by Dr. Bill Bares with rotating sit-ins and open improvisation. Expect standards, adventurous solos, and a lively listening-room vibe where players and audience feed off the energy.

Late-night jazz jam led by Dr. Bill Bares with rotating sit-ins and open improvisation. Expect standards, adventurous solos, and a lively listening-room vibe where players and audience feed off the energy.
Late-night jazz jam led by Dr. Bill Bares with rotating sit-ins and open improvisation. Expect standards, adventurous solos, and a lively listening-room vibe where players and audience feed off the energy.

A late-night set in Highland Brewing’s taproom as part of Matt Smith’s curated Well Crafted Music Series, pairing craft pints with an intimate brewery-stage vibe and a relaxed crowd for midweek listening.

A late-night set in Highland Brewing’s taproom as part of Matt Smith’s curated Well Crafted Music Series, pairing craft pints with an intimate brewery-stage vibe and a relaxed crowd for midweek listening.
A late-night set in Highland Brewing’s taproom as part of Matt Smith’s curated Well Crafted Music Series, pairing craft pints with an intimate brewery-stage vibe and a relaxed crowd for midweek listening.

Hands-on hand drumming class led by longtime Asheville percussion teacher Larry McDowell, centered on rhythm, listening, and group groove. Free community gathering with optional donations to support ongoing weekly sessions.

Hands-on hand drumming class led by longtime Asheville percussion teacher Larry McDowell, centered on rhythm, listening, and group groove. Free community gathering with optional donations to support ongoing weekly sessions.
Hands-on hand drumming class led by longtime Asheville percussion teacher Larry McDowell, centered on rhythm, listening, and group groove. Free community gathering with optional donations to support ongoing weekly sessions.

Loose, communal bluegrass picking brings musicians and listeners together for an informal jam in a brewery taproom. Expect an easygoing Asheville gathering centered on acoustic roots music and shared playing.

Loose, communal bluegrass picking brings musicians and listeners together for an informal jam in a brewery taproom. Expect an easygoing Asheville gathering centered on acoustic roots music and shared playing.
Loose, communal bluegrass picking brings musicians and listeners together for an informal jam in a brewery taproom. Expect an easygoing Asheville gathering centered on acoustic roots music and shared playing.

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.

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.
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.

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An evening set from Alex Bazemore and guest performers brings a collaborative live music gathering to an Asheville brewery, with a casual taproom atmosphere for local listeners.
An evening set from Alex Bazemore and guest performers brings a collaborative live music gathering to an Asheville brewery, with a casual taproom atmosphere for local listeners.

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.

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.
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.

Free weekend sets in a brewery taproom with a rotating mix of soul, bluegrass, acoustic, country, and folk from local favorites to East Coast touring bands. Casual all-ages hangout energy built for groups, pints, and easygoing vibing.

Free weekend sets in a brewery taproom with a rotating mix of soul, bluegrass, acoustic, country, and folk from local favorites to East Coast touring bands. Casual all-ages hangout energy built for groups, pints, and easygoing vibing.
Free weekend sets in a brewery taproom with a rotating mix of soul, bluegrass, acoustic, country, and folk from local favorites to East Coast touring bands. Casual all-ages hangout energy built for groups, pints, and easygoing vibing.

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.

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.
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.

An open-air drum circle pulses through Pritchard Park with layered hand drums, shakers, and spontaneous rhythms. Expect a casual, come-and-go community gathering where dancers, listeners, and players share the groove.

An open-air drum circle pulses through Pritchard Park with layered hand drums, shakers, and spontaneous rhythms. Expect a casual, come-and-go community gathering where dancers, listeners, and players share the groove.
An open-air drum circle pulses through Pritchard Park with layered hand drums, shakers, and spontaneous rhythms. Expect a casual, come-and-go community gathering where dancers, listeners, and players share the groove.

Late-night jamgrass and bluegrass picking led by The Saylor Brothers and Greg Stiglets, with a rotating lineup that keeps the setlist fresh each week. Set inside a laid-back brewery taproom for pints and high-energy strings.

Late-night jamgrass and bluegrass picking led by The Saylor Brothers and Greg Stiglets, with a rotating lineup that keeps the setlist fresh each week. Set inside a laid-back brewery taproom for pints and high-energy strings.
Late-night jamgrass and bluegrass picking led by The Saylor Brothers and Greg Stiglets, with a rotating lineup that keeps the setlist fresh each week. Set inside a laid-back brewery taproom for pints and high-energy strings.

Late-night acoustic and electric blues jam sessions where local players rotate through songs, trade solos, and improvise gritty Dark City grooves. Expect a casual barroom vibe with audience participation and drop-in musicians.

Late-night acoustic and electric blues jam sessions where local players rotate through songs, trade solos, and improvise gritty Dark City grooves. Expect a casual barroom vibe with audience participation and drop-in musicians.
Late-night acoustic and electric blues jam sessions where local players rotate through songs, trade solos, and improvise gritty Dark City grooves. Expect a casual barroom vibe with audience participation and drop-in musicians.