
Learn a tune with the New Amsterdam String Band
Hands-on tune learning with the New Amsterdam String Band, breaking down melody, chords, and groove so players can jump in together. An intimate listening-room session built for acoustic pickers and community jamming.
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Hands-on old-time string band tune workshop centered on fiddles, banjo, and guitar, led by the New Amsterdam String Band. Learn traditional melodies and ensemble techniques in an intimate listening-room setting.

Hands-on old-time string band tune workshop centered on fiddles, banjo, and guitar, led by the New Amsterdam String Band. Learn traditional melodies and ensemble techniques in an intimate listening-room setting.
Hands-on old-time string band tune workshop centered on fiddles, banjo, and guitar, led by the New Amsterdam String Band. Learn traditional melodies and ensemble techniques in an intimate listening-room setting.

Moderate-paced old time jam where rotating leaders call traditional tunes for players to learn and play along in real time. A community-friendly acoustic session focused on shared repertoire and steady groove.

Moderate-paced old time jam where rotating leaders call traditional tunes for players to learn and play along in real time. A community-friendly acoustic session focused on shared repertoire and steady groove.
Moderate-paced old time jam where rotating leaders call traditional tunes for players to learn and play along in real time. A community-friendly acoustic session focused on shared repertoire and steady groove.

Gypsy jazz guitar workshop followed by a Django-style jam session with fast swing rhythms, melodic solos, and plenty of improvisation. Musicians and listeners settle into a casual brewery setting for late-evening tunes and community picking.

Gypsy jazz guitar workshop followed by a Django-style jam session with fast swing rhythms, melodic solos, and plenty of improvisation. Musicians and listeners settle into a casual brewery setting for late-evening tunes and community picking.
Gypsy jazz guitar workshop followed by a Django-style jam session with fast swing rhythms, melodic solos, and plenty of improvisation. Musicians and listeners settle into a casual brewery setting for late-evening tunes and community picking.

Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy downtown pub in a casual, community jam format. Expect acoustic strings, shared melodies, and a laid-back late-evening hang for players and listeners alike.

Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy downtown pub in a casual, community jam format. Expect acoustic strings, shared melodies, and a laid-back late-evening hang for players and listeners alike.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy downtown pub in a casual, community jam format. Expect acoustic strings, shared melodies, and a laid-back late-evening hang for players and listeners alike.

Old-time stringband tunes power square and circle dances (not contra), with a beginner-friendly lesson before the social dancing begins. Expect a community dance floor vibe with live callers and musicians from Swannanoa Gathering.

Old-time stringband tunes power square and circle dances (not contra), with a beginner-friendly lesson before the social dancing begins. Expect a community dance floor vibe with live callers and musicians from Swannanoa Gathering.
Old-time stringband tunes power square and circle dances (not contra), with a beginner-friendly lesson before the social dancing begins. Expect a community dance floor vibe with live callers and musicians from Swannanoa Gathering.

Avant-folk string trio exploring the undercurrents of North Carolina landscapes through intricate writing and virtuosic playing. Expect experimental composition built on folk instrumentation in an intimate listening-room setting.

Avant-folk string trio exploring the undercurrents of North Carolina landscapes through intricate writing and virtuosic playing. Expect experimental composition built on folk instrumentation in an intimate listening-room setting.
Avant-folk string trio exploring the undercurrents of North Carolina landscapes through intricate writing and virtuosic playing. Expect experimental composition built on folk instrumentation in an intimate listening-room setting.

Old-time mountain and folk tunes spill through a cozy downtown pub as musicians trade traditional melodies in an informal jam. Expect a communal, acoustic string-driven atmosphere rooted in Appalachian tradition.

Old-time mountain and folk tunes spill through a cozy downtown pub as musicians trade traditional melodies in an informal jam. Expect a communal, acoustic string-driven atmosphere rooted in Appalachian tradition.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes spill through a cozy downtown pub as musicians trade traditional melodies in an informal jam. Expect a communal, acoustic string-driven atmosphere rooted in Appalachian tradition.

Hands-on group drumming led by Larry McDowell, focusing on core rhythms, timing, and listening skills in a supportive circle format. Expect an upbeat, communal vibe geared toward beginners and curious first-timers.

Hands-on group drumming led by Larry McDowell, focusing on core rhythms, timing, and listening skills in a supportive circle format. Expect an upbeat, communal vibe geared toward beginners and curious first-timers.
Hands-on group drumming led by Larry McDowell, focusing on core rhythms, timing, and listening skills in a supportive circle format. Expect an upbeat, communal vibe geared toward beginners and curious first-timers.

Call and response kirtan chanting and a participatory song circle in a warm, intimate space. Expect devotional melodies, gentle rhythm, and a late night community practice focused on presence and connection.

Call and response kirtan chanting and a participatory song circle in a warm, intimate space. Expect devotional melodies, gentle rhythm, and a late night community practice focused on presence and connection.
Call and response kirtan chanting and a participatory song circle in a warm, intimate space. Expect devotional melodies, gentle rhythm, and a late night community practice focused on presence and connection.

Participatory old time Appalachian acoustic jam with fiddle, banjo, and guitar energy—come listen or jump in with your instrument. Tip jar support benefits the Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians program to keep regional roots music alive.

Participatory old time Appalachian acoustic jam with fiddle, banjo, and guitar energy—come listen or jump in with your instrument. Tip jar support benefits the Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians program to keep regional roots music alive.
Participatory old time Appalachian acoustic jam with fiddle, banjo, and guitar energy—come listen or jump in with your instrument. Tip jar support benefits the Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians program to keep regional roots music alive.

Participatory old time jam sessions with fiddles, banjos, and guitars driving traditional Appalachian tunes in a casual brewery taproom. A recurring 1st and 3rd Thursday night hang for players and listeners alike.

Participatory old time jam sessions with fiddles, banjos, and guitars driving traditional Appalachian tunes in a casual brewery taproom. A recurring 1st and 3rd Thursday night hang for players and listeners alike.
Participatory old time jam sessions with fiddles, banjos, and guitars driving traditional Appalachian tunes in a casual brewery taproom. A recurring 1st and 3rd Thursday night hang for players and listeners alike.

Raw community blues night that starts as a stripped back, front porch style acoustic jam circle, then shifts into a plugged in late set with hotter, amplified Dark City blues. Musicians and listeners trade grooves in an intimate listening room.

Raw community blues night that starts as a stripped back, front porch style acoustic jam circle, then shifts into a plugged in late set with hotter, amplified Dark City blues. Musicians and listeners trade grooves in an intimate listening room.
Raw community blues night that starts as a stripped back, front porch style acoustic jam circle, then shifts into a plugged in late set with hotter, amplified Dark City blues. Musicians and listeners trade grooves in an intimate listening room.

Call and response kirtan chanting led by bhakti yoga teachers Govind Das and Jacqueline Michelle, blending devotional melodies with harmonium and hand drums. A heart centered singalong atmosphere geared toward meditation, celebration, and community connection.

Call and response kirtan chanting led by bhakti yoga teachers Govind Das and Jacqueline Michelle, blending devotional melodies with harmonium and hand drums. A heart centered singalong atmosphere geared toward meditation, celebration, and community connection.
Call and response kirtan chanting led by bhakti yoga teachers Govind Das and Jacqueline Michelle, blending devotional melodies with harmonium and hand drums. A heart centered singalong atmosphere geared toward meditation, celebration, and community connection.

A participatory late-night bluegrass jam with fast-picking banjo, fiddle leads, and tight vocal harmonies in an intimate Black Mountain listening room. Swap tunes with local pickers or settle in for a community-driven roots music hang.

A participatory late-night bluegrass jam with fast-picking banjo, fiddle leads, and tight vocal harmonies in an intimate Black Mountain listening room. Swap tunes with local pickers or settle in for a community-driven roots music hang.
A participatory late-night bluegrass jam with fast-picking banjo, fiddle leads, and tight vocal harmonies in an intimate Black Mountain listening room. Swap tunes with local pickers or settle in for a community-driven roots music hang.

A casual bluegrass jam where pickers trade fiddle tunes, banjo rolls, and harmony choruses in a welcoming bar setting. Runs Tuesday evenings with free entry and an all-welcome, community-led circle.

A casual bluegrass jam where pickers trade fiddle tunes, banjo rolls, and harmony choruses in a welcoming bar setting. Runs Tuesday evenings with free entry and an all-welcome, community-led circle.
A casual bluegrass jam where pickers trade fiddle tunes, banjo rolls, and harmony choruses in a welcoming bar setting. Runs Tuesday evenings with free entry and an all-welcome, community-led circle.

Cozy old time jam session where players trade fiddle and banjo tunes while others listen with a pint in hand. A monthly first Tuesday community hang in a brewery taproom led by Marc Rudow.

Cozy old time jam session where players trade fiddle and banjo tunes while others listen with a pint in hand. A monthly first Tuesday community hang in a brewery taproom led by Marc Rudow.
Cozy old time jam session where players trade fiddle and banjo tunes while others listen with a pint in hand. A monthly first Tuesday community hang in a brewery taproom led by Marc Rudow.

Raw community blues jam night that starts with a stripped back front porch acoustic circle, then shifts into a plugged in late set with hotter, amplified Dark City blues energy. Built for players and listeners keeping tradition alive.

Raw community blues jam night that starts with a stripped back front porch acoustic circle, then shifts into a plugged in late set with hotter, amplified Dark City blues energy. Built for players and listeners keeping tradition alive.
Raw community blues jam night that starts with a stripped back front porch acoustic circle, then shifts into a plugged in late set with hotter, amplified Dark City blues energy. Built for players and listeners keeping tradition alive.

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Improv-based sacred play in a sanctuary setting, blending spontaneous scene work with reflective prompts and embodied exercises. A late-evening playshop focused on creativity, presence, and nervous-system-friendly connection.

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Raw community blues jam night that starts as a stripped back front porch acoustic circle, then shifts into a plugged in electric set that turns up the heat. Expect rotating players, improvisation, and tradition minded roots blues energy.

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An early music and mountain tradition mashup tracing musical links between Appalachian fiddle tunes and Baroque-era melodies. Expect listening-focused performance plus historical context and discussion in a retirement community setting.
An early music and mountain tradition mashup tracing musical links between Appalachian fiddle tunes and Baroque-era melodies. Expect listening-focused performance plus historical context and discussion in a retirement community setting.