
Jazz Showcase w/Dr. Bill Bares
Sultry, piano-led jazz sets pairing outstanding regional vocalists and unca faculty artists in an intimate listening room. Host Dr. Bill Bares anchors melodic arrangements with scholarly musicianship and warm club ambiance.
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Late-night jazz showcase highlighting regional vocalists, UNCA faculty jazz artists, and special guests, anchored by pianist composer and scholar Dr. Bill Bares; expect piano focused arrangements in an intimate listening room atmosphere.

Late-night jazz showcase highlighting regional vocalists, UNCA faculty jazz artists, and special guests, anchored by pianist composer and scholar Dr. Bill Bares; expect piano focused arrangements in an intimate listening room atmosphere.
Late-night jazz showcase highlighting regional vocalists, UNCA faculty jazz artists, and special guests, anchored by pianist composer and scholar Dr. Bill Bares; expect piano focused arrangements in an intimate listening room atmosphere.

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.

Legendary open mic night presenting original songs, covers, guitar and piano performances with unexpected surprises; emerging singer-songwriters and storytellers take 15-minute (or three-song) sets in an intimate Black Mountain venue.

Legendary open mic night presenting original songs, covers, guitar and piano performances with unexpected surprises; emerging singer-songwriters and storytellers take 15-minute (or three-song) sets in an intimate Black Mountain venue.
Legendary open mic night presenting original songs, covers, guitar and piano performances with unexpected surprises; emerging singer-songwriters and storytellers take 15-minute (or three-song) sets in an intimate Black Mountain venue.

Warm, tuba led modern and traditional jazz quartet blending brass driven melodies, swinging grooves, and close improvisation in a cozy late night room with attentive listeners and tight ensemble interplay.

Warm, tuba led modern and traditional jazz quartet blending brass driven melodies, swinging grooves, and close improvisation in a cozy late night room with attentive listeners and tight ensemble interplay.
Warm, tuba led modern and traditional jazz quartet blending brass driven melodies, swinging grooves, and close improvisation in a cozy late night room with attentive listeners and tight ensemble interplay.

Electric and acoustic blues jam with guitar, harmonica, and gritty vocals in an intimate barroom setting; local players and visiting musicians rotate through an open stage for improvisational sets and singalong choruses.

Electric and acoustic blues jam with guitar, harmonica, and gritty vocals in an intimate barroom setting; local players and visiting musicians rotate through an open stage for improvisational sets and singalong choruses.
Electric and acoustic blues jam with guitar, harmonica, and gritty vocals in an intimate barroom setting; local players and visiting musicians rotate through an open stage for improvisational sets and singalong choruses.

Rotating sets from Asheville’s finest local talent deliver great energy and intimate jams, perfect for kicking back and listening in a low key hotel bar atmosphere.

Rotating sets from Asheville’s finest local talent deliver great energy and intimate jams, perfect for kicking back and listening in a low key hotel bar atmosphere.
Rotating sets from Asheville’s finest local talent deliver great energy and intimate jams, perfect for kicking back and listening in a low key hotel bar atmosphere.

Midweek pub session of traditional Irish reels, jigs, and slow airs with fiddles, tin whistle, guitar, and bodhrán in a convivial taproom; drop in players and listeners welcome.

Midweek pub session of traditional Irish reels, jigs, and slow airs with fiddles, tin whistle, guitar, and bodhrán in a convivial taproom; drop in players and listeners welcome.
Midweek pub session of traditional Irish reels, jigs, and slow airs with fiddles, tin whistle, guitar, and bodhrán in a convivial taproom; drop in players and listeners welcome.

R&B and soul vocals braided with folk and alternative textures, contemporary alt pop songs laced with jazz rock inflections, and intimate solo piano compositions converge in an early 7pm record shop showcase.

R&B and soul vocals braided with folk and alternative textures, contemporary alt pop songs laced with jazz rock inflections, and intimate solo piano compositions converge in an early 7pm record shop showcase.
R&B and soul vocals braided with folk and alternative textures, contemporary alt pop songs laced with jazz rock inflections, and intimate solo piano compositions converge in an early 7pm record shop showcase.

Smooth late night jazz sets with a relaxed cocktail lounge vibe and an open jam in the second half; sip an Espresso Martini, enjoy $3 off bottles of red wine, or grab a $5 Guinness.

Smooth late night jazz sets with a relaxed cocktail lounge vibe and an open jam in the second half; sip an Espresso Martini, enjoy $3 off bottles of red wine, or grab a $5 Guinness.
Smooth late night jazz sets with a relaxed cocktail lounge vibe and an open jam in the second half; sip an Espresso Martini, enjoy $3 off bottles of red wine, or grab a $5 Guinness.

Low-key Sunday evening open jam in Pisgah Brewing's taproom, welcoming musicians of all skill levels to sit in with rotating special guests for spontaneous acoustic and electric sets.

Low-key Sunday evening open jam in Pisgah Brewing's taproom, welcoming musicians of all skill levels to sit in with rotating special guests for spontaneous acoustic and electric sets.
Low-key Sunday evening open jam in Pisgah Brewing's taproom, welcoming musicians of all skill levels to sit in with rotating special guests for spontaneous acoustic and electric sets.
Eclectic open mic night blending live acoustic and electric sets, stand up comedy, and spoken word poetry in a warm community showcase with open signups and laid back, celebratory vibes.
Eclectic open mic night blending live acoustic and electric sets, stand up comedy, and spoken word poetry in a warm community showcase with open signups and laid back, celebratory vibes.
Eclectic open mic night blending live acoustic and electric sets, stand up comedy, and spoken word poetry in a warm community showcase with open signups and laid back, celebratory vibes.

High-lonesome Appalachian blues and soul meld with folk tunes driven by a rock and roll soundtrack, anchored by soulful vocals and intricate guitar. Intimate taproom sets from singer songwriters emphasize original storytelling and rootsy grooves.

High-lonesome Appalachian blues and soul meld with folk tunes driven by a rock and roll soundtrack, anchored by soulful vocals and intricate guitar. Intimate taproom sets from singer songwriters emphasize original storytelling and rootsy grooves.
High-lonesome Appalachian blues and soul meld with folk tunes driven by a rock and roll soundtrack, anchored by soulful vocals and intricate guitar. Intimate taproom sets from singer songwriters emphasize original storytelling and rootsy grooves.

Late evening acoustic sets by songwriter Matt Smith paired with Highland Brewing's craft taps and communal taproom energy. Expect warm vocals, fingerpicked guitar, and a casual, beer-friendly atmosphere ideal for relaxed conversations.

Late evening acoustic sets by songwriter Matt Smith paired with Highland Brewing's craft taps and communal taproom energy. Expect warm vocals, fingerpicked guitar, and a casual, beer-friendly atmosphere ideal for relaxed conversations.
Late evening acoustic sets by songwriter Matt Smith paired with Highland Brewing's craft taps and communal taproom energy. Expect warm vocals, fingerpicked guitar, and a casual, beer-friendly atmosphere ideal for relaxed conversations.

Roots music set led by Alex Bazemore with a rotating cast of friends, blending Americana-style grooves and laid-back singalong energy. Hosted in a neighborhood brewery taproom for a late-night pint-and-music hang.

Roots music set led by Alex Bazemore with a rotating cast of friends, blending Americana-style grooves and laid-back singalong energy. Hosted in a neighborhood brewery taproom for a late-night pint-and-music hang.
Roots music set led by Alex Bazemore with a rotating cast of friends, blending Americana-style grooves and laid-back singalong energy. Hosted in a neighborhood brewery taproom for a late-night pint-and-music hang.

Authentic blues sets led by award winning, Chicago bred guitarist singer songwriter Mr Jimmy, now Asheville based. Expect gritty electric guitar grooves and late night bar energy in Black Mountain.

Authentic blues sets led by award winning, Chicago bred guitarist singer songwriter Mr Jimmy, now Asheville based. Expect gritty electric guitar grooves and late night bar energy in Black Mountain.
Authentic blues sets led by award winning, Chicago bred guitarist singer songwriter Mr Jimmy, now Asheville based. Expect gritty electric guitar grooves and late night bar energy in Black Mountain.

Swingy bluegrass and traditional mountain melodies delivered by a four piece string band, full of infectious energy and foot stomping drive in a casual taproom setting—perfect for local music fans.

Swingy bluegrass and traditional mountain melodies delivered by a four piece string band, full of infectious energy and foot stomping drive in a casual taproom setting—perfect for local music fans.
Swingy bluegrass and traditional mountain melodies delivered by a four piece string band, full of infectious energy and foot stomping drive in a casual taproom setting—perfect for local music fans.

Informal Sunday night open jam in a brewery taproom where musicians of all skill levels sit in with rotating special guest hosts, fostering communal music-making alongside pints and casual conversation.

Informal Sunday night open jam in a brewery taproom where musicians of all skill levels sit in with rotating special guest hosts, fostering communal music-making alongside pints and casual conversation.
Informal Sunday night open jam in a brewery taproom where musicians of all skill levels sit in with rotating special guest hosts, fostering communal music-making alongside pints and casual conversation.

Indoor taproom and open air summer bar hosting frequent live music nights alongside Pisgah's sought after craft ales, featuring local bands and a rotating weekly lineup in Black Mountain; visit pisgahbrewing.com/events for details.

Indoor taproom and open air summer bar hosting frequent live music nights alongside Pisgah's sought after craft ales, featuring local bands and a rotating weekly lineup in Black Mountain; visit pisgahbrewing.com/events for details.
Indoor taproom and open air summer bar hosting frequent live music nights alongside Pisgah's sought after craft ales, featuring local bands and a rotating weekly lineup in Black Mountain; visit pisgahbrewing.com/events for details.

Intimate indie folk set of sibling harmonies, banjo, and upright bass in a cozy taproom and deli, paired with local craft ales for a relaxed listening room evening.

Intimate indie folk set of sibling harmonies, banjo, and upright bass in a cozy taproom and deli, paired with local craft ales for a relaxed listening room evening.
Intimate indie folk set of sibling harmonies, banjo, and upright bass in a cozy taproom and deli, paired with local craft ales for a relaxed listening room evening.

Unplugged acoustic bluegrass jam featuring banjo, fiddle, mandolin, and guitar in Pisgah Brewing's cozy taproom and patio; all skill levels welcome to bring instruments and join the weekly participatory session.

Unplugged acoustic bluegrass jam featuring banjo, fiddle, mandolin, and guitar in Pisgah Brewing's cozy taproom and patio; all skill levels welcome to bring instruments and join the weekly participatory session.
Unplugged acoustic bluegrass jam featuring banjo, fiddle, mandolin, and guitar in Pisgah Brewing's cozy taproom and patio; all skill levels welcome to bring instruments and join the weekly participatory session.