Matt Smith's Well Crafted Music Series at Highland Brewing
Pedal-steel guitarist Matt Smith curates a weekly, genre-fluid series of intimate collaborations with seasoned touring and recording musicians at Highland Brewing's taproom, blending Americana tones, experimental textures, and collaborative improvisation over pints.
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Weekly genreless collaborations centered on pedal steel bring seasoned touring musicians together for intimate, exploratory sets in a brewery taproom, blending roots, ambient textures, and spontaneous arrangements over craft beer.
Weekly genreless collaborations centered on pedal steel bring seasoned touring musicians together for intimate, exploratory sets in a brewery taproom, blending roots, ambient textures, and spontaneous arrangements over craft beer.
Weekly genreless collaborations centered on pedal steel bring seasoned touring musicians together for intimate, exploratory sets in a brewery taproom, blending roots, ambient textures, and spontaneous arrangements over craft beer.
Evening taproom performances at Highland Brewing's Well Crafted Music Series, pairing intimate live music from regional singer songwriters with craft beer in a relaxed brewery tasting room atmosphere.
Evening taproom performances at Highland Brewing's Well Crafted Music Series, pairing intimate live music from regional singer songwriters with craft beer in a relaxed brewery tasting room atmosphere.
Evening taproom performances at Highland Brewing's Well Crafted Music Series, pairing intimate live music from regional singer songwriters with craft beer in a relaxed brewery tasting room atmosphere.

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.
Orchestral reworkings of 90s hip hop by a mobile chamber orchestra at Highland Brewing's event center, blending strings, brass, and beat-driven grooves into genre-bending covers for a lively taproom audience.
Orchestral reworkings of 90s hip hop by a mobile chamber orchestra at Highland Brewing's event center, blending strings, brass, and beat-driven grooves into genre-bending covers for a lively taproom audience.
Orchestral reworkings of 90s hip hop by a mobile chamber orchestra at Highland Brewing's event center, blending strings, brass, and beat-driven grooves into genre-bending covers for a lively taproom audience.

Rotating special guests host an open jam in Pisgah Brewing Co.'s taproom Sunday evenings, welcoming musicians of all levels for casual acoustic and electric sets in a relaxed, pint-friendly atmosphere.

Rotating special guests host an open jam in Pisgah Brewing Co.'s taproom Sunday evenings, welcoming musicians of all levels for casual acoustic and electric sets in a relaxed, pint-friendly atmosphere.
Rotating special guests host an open jam in Pisgah Brewing Co.'s taproom Sunday evenings, welcoming musicians of all levels for casual acoustic and electric sets in a relaxed, pint-friendly atmosphere.

laid back taproom night as the Hope Griffin Trio delivers warm three part harmonies while guests sample Highland Brewing’s craft beers in East Asheville’s family owned brewery.

laid back taproom night as the Hope Griffin Trio delivers warm three part harmonies while guests sample Highland Brewing’s craft beers in East Asheville’s family owned brewery.
laid back taproom night as the Hope Griffin Trio delivers warm three part harmonies while guests sample Highland Brewing’s craft beers in East Asheville’s family owned brewery.

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.

High-energy bluegrass sets of blazing banjo rolls, tight three-part harmonies, and syncopated flatpicking from top WNC pickers; a loose open jam follows at 9:30 PM in a cozy pub taproom.

High-energy bluegrass sets of blazing banjo rolls, tight three-part harmonies, and syncopated flatpicking from top WNC pickers; a loose open jam follows at 9:30 PM in a cozy pub taproom.
High-energy bluegrass sets of blazing banjo rolls, tight three-part harmonies, and syncopated flatpicking from top WNC pickers; a loose open jam follows at 9:30 PM in a cozy pub taproom.

Warm, intimate vocal led sets in a brewery taproom as Kate Bryant brings mellow live music to River Arts District Brewing Co., pairing close up performances with craft beer for evening crowds.

Warm, intimate vocal led sets in a brewery taproom as Kate Bryant brings mellow live music to River Arts District Brewing Co., pairing close up performances with craft beer for evening crowds.
Warm, intimate vocal led sets in a brewery taproom as Kate Bryant brings mellow live music to River Arts District Brewing Co., pairing close up performances with craft beer for evening crowds.

Upbeat communal bluegrass pickin' and singing around fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, and upright bass in a casual brewery taproom; monthly first Wednesday 6-9pm session welcomes players and listeners of all skill levels.

Upbeat communal bluegrass pickin' and singing around fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, and upright bass in a casual brewery taproom; monthly first Wednesday 6-9pm session welcomes players and listeners of all skill levels.
Upbeat communal bluegrass pickin' and singing around fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, and upright bass in a casual brewery taproom; monthly first Wednesday 6-9pm session welcomes players and listeners of all skill levels.

Powerful, poignant alternative singer-songwriter delivering punchy, emotive songs in an intimate Highland Brewing taproom. Expect dynamic solo arrangements, storytelling lyrics, and crowd-friendly sets paired with craft-beer vibes.

Powerful, poignant alternative singer-songwriter delivering punchy, emotive songs in an intimate Highland Brewing taproom. Expect dynamic solo arrangements, storytelling lyrics, and crowd-friendly sets paired with craft-beer vibes.
Powerful, poignant alternative singer-songwriter delivering punchy, emotive songs in an intimate Highland Brewing taproom. Expect dynamic solo arrangements, storytelling lyrics, and crowd-friendly sets paired with craft-beer vibes.

Lively bluegrass jam sessions with banjo, fiddle, mandolin, and guitar, paired with French Broad's craft beers in a welcoming taproom community; weekly Wednesday nights for listeners and local pickers.

Lively bluegrass jam sessions with banjo, fiddle, mandolin, and guitar, paired with French Broad's craft beers in a welcoming taproom community; weekly Wednesday nights for listeners and local pickers.
Lively bluegrass jam sessions with banjo, fiddle, mandolin, and guitar, paired with French Broad's craft beers in a welcoming taproom community; weekly Wednesday nights for listeners and local pickers.

Taproom and open-air outdoor bar nights with rotating local bands and ticketed shows amid Pisgah's hop-forward craft ales, lively beer-garden atmosphere, and several nights of live music weekly.

Taproom and open-air outdoor bar nights with rotating local bands and ticketed shows amid Pisgah's hop-forward craft ales, lively beer-garden atmosphere, and several nights of live music weekly.
Taproom and open-air outdoor bar nights with rotating local bands and ticketed shows amid Pisgah's hop-forward craft ales, lively beer-garden atmosphere, and several nights of live music weekly.

Uplifting, fast-paced music bingo rounds led by Spencer in Highland Brewing's taproom, paired with rotating food trucks and craft beer for a convivial weeknight social atmosphere.

Uplifting, fast-paced music bingo rounds led by Spencer in Highland Brewing's taproom, paired with rotating food trucks and craft beer for a convivial weeknight social atmosphere.
Uplifting, fast-paced music bingo rounds led by Spencer in Highland Brewing's taproom, paired with rotating food trucks and craft beer for a convivial weeknight social atmosphere.

Brain teasing pub quiz rounds and fast paced buzzer questions in a bustling taproom, where teams of friends compete over pints with lively hosts and playful audience banter during a laid back social trivia night.

Brain teasing pub quiz rounds and fast paced buzzer questions in a bustling taproom, where teams of friends compete over pints with lively hosts and playful audience banter during a laid back social trivia night.
Brain teasing pub quiz rounds and fast paced buzzer questions in a bustling taproom, where teams of friends compete over pints with lively hosts and playful audience banter during a laid back social trivia night.
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.

Haunting vocals and a double bass foundation propel an acoustic bluegrass trio through driving mandolin rhythms and textured guitar interplay in a cozy brewery taproom, blending tradition with modern folk grit.

Haunting vocals and a double bass foundation propel an acoustic bluegrass trio through driving mandolin rhythms and textured guitar interplay in a cozy brewery taproom, blending tradition with modern folk grit.
Haunting vocals and a double bass foundation propel an acoustic bluegrass trio through driving mandolin rhythms and textured guitar interplay in a cozy brewery taproom, blending tradition with modern folk grit.

High-energy bluegrass and jamgrass sessions with a rotating cast of Asheville all-star musicians delivering face-melting folk, funk, and blues-inflected jams; free, family- and pet-friendly nights in a relaxed brewery taproom.

High-energy bluegrass and jamgrass sessions with a rotating cast of Asheville all-star musicians delivering face-melting folk, funk, and blues-inflected jams; free, family- and pet-friendly nights in a relaxed brewery taproom.
High-energy bluegrass and jamgrass sessions with a rotating cast of Asheville all-star musicians delivering face-melting folk, funk, and blues-inflected jams; free, family- and pet-friendly nights in a relaxed brewery taproom.

Warm, bass-heavy reggae nights featuring classic dub rhythms, traditional ska and rocksteady from rotating local bands in West Asheville’s cozy taproom; low $5–$10 sliding-scale cover encourages dancing, community vibe and craft beer.

Warm, bass-heavy reggae nights featuring classic dub rhythms, traditional ska and rocksteady from rotating local bands in West Asheville’s cozy taproom; low $5–$10 sliding-scale cover encourages dancing, community vibe and craft beer.
Warm, bass-heavy reggae nights featuring classic dub rhythms, traditional ska and rocksteady from rotating local bands in West Asheville’s cozy taproom; low $5–$10 sliding-scale cover encourages dancing, community vibe and craft beer.

Late-evening pub session of traditional reels, jigs, and ballads driven by fiddles, flute, guitar, and bodhrán; informal, participatory acoustic jamming welcomes players and attentive listeners in a cozy taproom setting.

Late-evening pub session of traditional reels, jigs, and ballads driven by fiddles, flute, guitar, and bodhrán; informal, participatory acoustic jamming welcomes players and attentive listeners in a cozy taproom setting.
Late-evening pub session of traditional reels, jigs, and ballads driven by fiddles, flute, guitar, and bodhrán; informal, participatory acoustic jamming welcomes players and attentive listeners in a cozy taproom setting.