
Jazz Showcase w/Dr. William Bares
Spotlight on outstanding regional vocalists and unca faculty jazz artists backed by tight small ensembles, with guest soloists delivering intimate vocal jazz arrangements and improvisational interplay.
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Toe-tapping swing era big band performances of Count Basie and Buddy Rich classics by the Asheville Jazz Orchestra, delivering an evening of partner-friendly swing dancing at White Horse Black Mountain.

Toe-tapping swing era big band performances of Count Basie and Buddy Rich classics by the Asheville Jazz Orchestra, delivering an evening of partner-friendly swing dancing at White Horse Black Mountain.
Toe-tapping swing era big band performances of Count Basie and Buddy Rich classics by the Asheville Jazz Orchestra, delivering an evening of partner-friendly swing dancing at White Horse Black Mountain.
High energy big band swing from the Asheville Jazz Orchestra invites social dancing on the White Horse Black Mountain floor, with horn driven arrangements, dancing couples, and classic swing standards for improvised partner steps.
High energy big band swing from the Asheville Jazz Orchestra invites social dancing on the White Horse Black Mountain floor, with horn driven arrangements, dancing couples, and classic swing standards for improvised partner steps.
High energy big band swing from the Asheville Jazz Orchestra invites social dancing on the White Horse Black Mountain floor, with horn driven arrangements, dancing couples, and classic swing standards for improvised partner steps.
Varied 15 minute acoustic and piano sets by emerging songwriters and local performers, mixing original songs, covers, and surprise pieces in a cozy tavern atmosphere that welcomes both players and attentive listeners.
Varied 15 minute acoustic and piano sets by emerging songwriters and local performers, mixing original songs, covers, and surprise pieces in a cozy tavern atmosphere that welcomes both players and attentive listeners.
Varied 15 minute acoustic and piano sets by emerging songwriters and local performers, mixing original songs, covers, and surprise pieces in a cozy tavern atmosphere that welcomes both players and attentive listeners.

Intimate evening of Appalachian rooted folk and original songwriting with warm vocal harmonies and acoustic guitar, inviting close listening audience connection in a cozy small stage listening room.

Intimate evening of Appalachian rooted folk and original songwriting with warm vocal harmonies and acoustic guitar, inviting close listening audience connection in a cozy small stage listening room.
Intimate evening of Appalachian rooted folk and original songwriting with warm vocal harmonies and acoustic guitar, inviting close listening audience connection in a cozy small stage listening room.

Lilting Appalachian folk and singer songwriter tunes driven by warm fingerpicked guitar, harmony vocals, and rootsy storytelling. Audience gathers in a cozy listening room for close up acoustic performances and communal low lit evenings.

Lilting Appalachian folk and singer songwriter tunes driven by warm fingerpicked guitar, harmony vocals, and rootsy storytelling. Audience gathers in a cozy listening room for close up acoustic performances and communal low lit evenings.
Lilting Appalachian folk and singer songwriter tunes driven by warm fingerpicked guitar, harmony vocals, and rootsy storytelling. Audience gathers in a cozy listening room for close up acoustic performances and communal low lit evenings.
Eight instructors deliver an intimate evening of multi-instrumental, genre-spanning performances at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts, blending acoustic ensemble pieces and solo showcases in a small, community-focused recital setting.
Eight instructors deliver an intimate evening of multi-instrumental, genre-spanning performances at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts, blending acoustic ensemble pieces and solo showcases in a small, community-focused recital setting.
Eight instructors deliver an intimate evening of multi-instrumental, genre-spanning performances at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts, blending acoustic ensemble pieces and solo showcases in a small, community-focused recital setting.

Soulful Americana songs by an award winning songwriter braided with expressive fiddle in an intimate listening room, creating quiet, attentive evenings of lyrical storytelling and old-time influenced melodies.

Soulful Americana songs by an award winning songwriter braided with expressive fiddle in an intimate listening room, creating quiet, attentive evenings of lyrical storytelling and old-time influenced melodies.
Soulful Americana songs by an award winning songwriter braided with expressive fiddle in an intimate listening room, creating quiet, attentive evenings of lyrical storytelling and old-time influenced melodies.

Gritty, communal blues jam with electric guitar, harmonica, and shuffle grooves in a cozy Black Mountain tavern; walk up musicians and audiences share rotating sets, from beginners learning licks to seasoned soloists trading riffs.

Gritty, communal blues jam with electric guitar, harmonica, and shuffle grooves in a cozy Black Mountain tavern; walk up musicians and audiences share rotating sets, from beginners learning licks to seasoned soloists trading riffs.
Gritty, communal blues jam with electric guitar, harmonica, and shuffle grooves in a cozy Black Mountain tavern; walk up musicians and audiences share rotating sets, from beginners learning licks to seasoned soloists trading riffs.

High energy bluegrass sets steeped in Appalachian tradition, driven by banjo, fiddle, and tight string band harmonies. Expect toe-tapping rhythms and a warm, intimate Black Mountain taproom atmosphere.

High energy bluegrass sets steeped in Appalachian tradition, driven by banjo, fiddle, and tight string band harmonies. Expect toe-tapping rhythms and a warm, intimate Black Mountain taproom atmosphere.
High energy bluegrass sets steeped in Appalachian tradition, driven by banjo, fiddle, and tight string band harmonies. Expect toe-tapping rhythms and a warm, intimate Black Mountain taproom atmosphere.
Rootsy alt country and Americana sets blending storytelling vocals, pedal steel, twangy guitar, and driving rhythm. Intimate barroom atmosphere invites close listening, singalongs, and late-night community warmth.
Rootsy alt country and Americana sets blending storytelling vocals, pedal steel, twangy guitar, and driving rhythm. Intimate barroom atmosphere invites close listening, singalongs, and late-night community warmth.
Rootsy alt country and Americana sets blending storytelling vocals, pedal steel, twangy guitar, and driving rhythm. Intimate barroom atmosphere invites close listening, singalongs, and late-night community warmth.

Rowdy, dance friendly Celtic sets of jigs, reels, and ballads bring traditional Irish tunes to an intimate tavern setting, ideal for foot-stomping, singalongs, and ceilidh style dancing.

Rowdy, dance friendly Celtic sets of jigs, reels, and ballads bring traditional Irish tunes to an intimate tavern setting, ideal for foot-stomping, singalongs, and ceilidh style dancing.
Rowdy, dance friendly Celtic sets of jigs, reels, and ballads bring traditional Irish tunes to an intimate tavern setting, ideal for foot-stomping, singalongs, and ceilidh style dancing.
Loose, late night blues jam emphasizing gritty electric guitar, harmonica, and slide licks; drop in musicians and listeners mingle in a relaxed tavern setting for spontaneous covers, improvisation, and community driven groove.
Loose, late night blues jam emphasizing gritty electric guitar, harmonica, and slide licks; drop in musicians and listeners mingle in a relaxed tavern setting for spontaneous covers, improvisation, and community driven groove.
Loose, late night blues jam emphasizing gritty electric guitar, harmonica, and slide licks; drop in musicians and listeners mingle in a relaxed tavern setting for spontaneous covers, improvisation, and community driven groove.
Traditional Irish-style session with fiddles, flutes, guitar and voice in a cozy pub setting, tracing Appalachian-Celtic roots; free, participatory music gathering at 5pm on the second and fourth Wednesdays each month.
Traditional Irish-style session with fiddles, flutes, guitar and voice in a cozy pub setting, tracing Appalachian-Celtic roots; free, participatory music gathering at 5pm on the second and fourth Wednesdays each month.
Traditional Irish-style session with fiddles, flutes, guitar and voice in a cozy pub setting, tracing Appalachian-Celtic roots; free, participatory music gathering at 5pm on the second and fourth Wednesdays each month.

Tight Asheville-grown funk/fusion originals propelled by drums, punchy bass, guitar riffs and soaring saxophone in Pisgah Brewing’s cozy indoor taproom and deli, paired with their craft ales and casual late-night vibe.

Tight Asheville-grown funk/fusion originals propelled by drums, punchy bass, guitar riffs and soaring saxophone in Pisgah Brewing’s cozy indoor taproom and deli, paired with their craft ales and casual late-night vibe.
Tight Asheville-grown funk/fusion originals propelled by drums, punchy bass, guitar riffs and soaring saxophone in Pisgah Brewing’s cozy indoor taproom and deli, paired with their craft ales and casual late-night vibe.
Conversational folk storytelling driven by Brodsky's acoustic guitar and wry, topical lyrics in an intimate Black Mountain listening room, ideal for fans of narrative songwriting and close-up solo performances.
Conversational folk storytelling driven by Brodsky's acoustic guitar and wry, topical lyrics in an intimate Black Mountain listening room, ideal for fans of narrative songwriting and close-up solo performances.
Conversational folk storytelling driven by Brodsky's acoustic guitar and wry, topical lyrics in an intimate Black Mountain listening room, ideal for fans of narrative songwriting and close-up solo performances.

Taproom open-jam at Pisgah Brewing’s stage invites musicians of all skill levels to sit in for a free, community-focused Sunday night jam featuring rotating guest hosts and occasional touring artists, starting at 6:30pm.

Taproom open-jam at Pisgah Brewing’s stage invites musicians of all skill levels to sit in for a free, community-focused Sunday night jam featuring rotating guest hosts and occasional touring artists, starting at 6:30pm.
Taproom open-jam at Pisgah Brewing’s stage invites musicians of all skill levels to sit in for a free, community-focused Sunday night jam featuring rotating guest hosts and occasional touring artists, starting at 6:30pm.
Electric blues sets by Bill Mattocks and Peggy Ratusz kick off weekly Tuesday nights, then a rotating open jam invites players to perform up to three songs with a house backline.
Electric blues sets by Bill Mattocks and Peggy Ratusz kick off weekly Tuesday nights, then a rotating open jam invites players to perform up to three songs with a house backline.
Electric blues sets by Bill Mattocks and Peggy Ratusz kick off weekly Tuesday nights, then a rotating open jam invites players to perform up to three songs with a house backline.

Tight, intimate acoustic performance by indie songwriter Skribe at the cozy White Horse listening room, blending reflective lyrics and warm fingerpicked guitar in a close-up, low-lit set.

Tight, intimate acoustic performance by indie songwriter Skribe at the cozy White Horse listening room, blending reflective lyrics and warm fingerpicked guitar in a close-up, low-lit set.
Tight, intimate acoustic performance by indie songwriter Skribe at the cozy White Horse listening room, blending reflective lyrics and warm fingerpicked guitar in a close-up, low-lit set.

Round-robin of jigs, reels, and hornpipes led by fiddles, tin whistles, bodhrán, and acoustic guitar in a cozy pub room; drop in musicians and listeners encouraged for informal communal Irish tunes.

Round-robin of jigs, reels, and hornpipes led by fiddles, tin whistles, bodhrán, and acoustic guitar in a cozy pub room; drop in musicians and listeners encouraged for informal communal Irish tunes.
Round-robin of jigs, reels, and hornpipes led by fiddles, tin whistles, bodhrán, and acoustic guitar in a cozy pub room; drop in musicians and listeners encouraged for informal communal Irish tunes.

Weekly taproom open jam at 6:30pm with rotating guest hosts and touring artists; instrumentalists and singers of all skill levels are welcome to sit in for a free, community driven evening of collaborative music.

Weekly taproom open jam at 6:30pm with rotating guest hosts and touring artists; instrumentalists and singers of all skill levels are welcome to sit in for a free, community driven evening of collaborative music.
Weekly taproom open jam at 6:30pm with rotating guest hosts and touring artists; instrumentalists and singers of all skill levels are welcome to sit in for a free, community driven evening of collaborative music.