Old Time Mountain Music Acoustic Jam – Free Event
A participatory old-time Appalachian acoustic jam where listeners and pickers trade mountain tunes on fiddles, banjos, and guitars. Free entry with tips benefiting the Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians program, plus a rotating Indian food truck outside (kitchen closed).
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Participatory old time Appalachian acoustic jam with fiddles, banjos, and guitars—drop in to listen or play and support the Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians program with tips. Family friendly hang with an Indian food truck on site (kitchen closed Mondays).
Participatory old time Appalachian acoustic jam with fiddles, banjos, and guitars—drop in to listen or play and support the Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians program with tips. Family friendly hang with an Indian food truck on site (kitchen closed Mondays).
Participatory old time Appalachian acoustic jam with fiddles, banjos, and guitars—drop in to listen or play and support the Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians program with tips. Family friendly hang with an Indian food truck on site (kitchen closed Mondays).

Participatory old-time Appalachian acoustic jam with fiddles, banjos, and guitars—listen in or sit down and play. Tip donations support the Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians program and help keep regional mountain music alive.

Participatory old-time Appalachian acoustic jam with fiddles, banjos, and guitars—listen in or sit down and play. Tip donations support the Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians program and help keep regional mountain music alive.
Participatory old-time Appalachian acoustic jam with fiddles, banjos, and guitars—listen in or sit down and play. Tip donations support the Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians program and help keep regional mountain music alive.

Participatory old-time and Appalachian mountain jam with local WNC musicians trading fiddle, banjo, and guitar tunes in a lively English Irish style pub. Settle in with dinner and pints during the long running Wednesday evening tradition.

Participatory old-time and Appalachian mountain jam with local WNC musicians trading fiddle, banjo, and guitar tunes in a lively English Irish style pub. Settle in with dinner and pints during the long running Wednesday evening tradition.
Participatory old-time and Appalachian mountain jam with local WNC musicians trading fiddle, banjo, and guitar tunes in a lively English Irish style pub. Settle in with dinner and pints during the long running Wednesday evening tradition.

Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a downtown pub in a relaxed, participatory jam setting. Expect acoustic strings, familiar traditional melodies, and a welcoming community vibe for players and listeners alike.

Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a downtown pub in a relaxed, participatory jam setting. Expect acoustic strings, familiar traditional melodies, and a welcoming community vibe for players and listeners alike.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a downtown pub in a relaxed, participatory jam setting. Expect acoustic strings, familiar traditional melodies, and a welcoming community vibe for players and listeners alike.
Indian street-food pop-up dishes like curry and other Aroma Bistro favorites pair with cold pints in the Lumberyard Courtyard. Old-time acoustic mountain jam circles run 6:00–7:45 pm for a laid-back after-work hang.
Indian street-food pop-up dishes like curry and other Aroma Bistro favorites pair with cold pints in the Lumberyard Courtyard. Old-time acoustic mountain jam circles run 6:00–7:45 pm for a laid-back after-work hang.
Indian street-food pop-up dishes like curry and other Aroma Bistro favorites pair with cold pints in the Lumberyard Courtyard. Old-time acoustic mountain jam circles run 6:00–7:45 pm for a laid-back after-work hang.

Old time mountain and folk jam tunes fill a downtown pub, with fiddles, banjos, and guitars trading traditional melodies. A community oriented, come as you are atmosphere welcomes pickers and listeners alike.

Old time mountain and folk jam tunes fill a downtown pub, with fiddles, banjos, and guitars trading traditional melodies. A community oriented, come as you are atmosphere welcomes pickers and listeners alike.
Old time mountain and folk jam tunes fill a downtown pub, with fiddles, banjos, and guitars trading traditional melodies. A community oriented, come as you are atmosphere welcomes pickers and listeners alike.

An electric house band starts the night, then the stage opens up for a plug-in jam with rotating players. Expect a casual, musician-friendly vibe where guests can sit in after the kickoff set.

An electric house band starts the night, then the stage opens up for a plug-in jam with rotating players. Expect a casual, musician-friendly vibe where guests can sit in after the kickoff set.
An electric house band starts the night, then the stage opens up for a plug-in jam with rotating players. Expect a casual, musician-friendly vibe where guests can sit in after the kickoff set.

Traditional Irish and Celtic pub session fills the stage with fiddles, whistles, and guitars as local WNC players trade tunes into the evening. Lively English Irish tavern vibe pairs well with a pint or afternoon Irish coffee downtown.

Traditional Irish and Celtic pub session fills the stage with fiddles, whistles, and guitars as local WNC players trade tunes into the evening. Lively English Irish tavern vibe pairs well with a pint or afternoon Irish coffee downtown.
Traditional Irish and Celtic pub session fills the stage with fiddles, whistles, and guitars as local WNC players trade tunes into the evening. Lively English Irish tavern vibe pairs well with a pint or afternoon Irish coffee downtown.

An informal old time jam centered on Appalachian fiddle tunes, banjo, and guitar in a brewery taproom setting. Bring an instrument or listen in with a pint for a laid-back, community-driven acoustic session.

An informal old time jam centered on Appalachian fiddle tunes, banjo, and guitar in a brewery taproom setting. Bring an instrument or listen in with a pint for a laid-back, community-driven acoustic session.
An informal old time jam centered on Appalachian fiddle tunes, banjo, and guitar in a brewery taproom setting. Bring an instrument or listen in with a pint for a laid-back, community-driven acoustic session.
A high-energy electric open jam kicks off with the King Street House Band around 5, then the stage opens for sit-ins from local players. Drop in to play or listen in a general-admission room with tables; 21+ unless with a parent.
A high-energy electric open jam kicks off with the King Street House Band around 5, then the stage opens for sit-ins from local players. Drop in to play or listen in a general-admission room with tables; 21+ unless with a parent.
A high-energy electric open jam kicks off with the King Street House Band around 5, then the stage opens for sit-ins from local players. Drop in to play or listen in a general-admission room with tables; 21+ unless with a parent.

A late-night bluegrass jam where pickers trade breaks on fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar, and upright bass in a lively, participatory circle. Expect an informal, come-and-play atmosphere with classic mountain standards and spontaneous harmonies.

A late-night bluegrass jam where pickers trade breaks on fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar, and upright bass in a lively, participatory circle. Expect an informal, come-and-play atmosphere with classic mountain standards and spontaneous harmonies.
A late-night bluegrass jam where pickers trade breaks on fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar, and upright bass in a lively, participatory circle. Expect an informal, come-and-play atmosphere with classic mountain standards and spontaneous harmonies.

A monthly bluegrass jam fills a brewery taproom with fast-picking banjos, fiddles, and harmony choruses. Bring an instrument or listen in for an open, community-driven session welcoming all skill levels.

A monthly bluegrass jam fills a brewery taproom with fast-picking banjos, fiddles, and harmony choruses. Bring an instrument or listen in for an open, community-driven session welcoming all skill levels.
A monthly bluegrass jam fills a brewery taproom with fast-picking banjos, fiddles, and harmony choruses. Bring an instrument or listen in for an open, community-driven session welcoming all skill levels.

Appalachian old time and bluegrass stage performances mix with informal pickin’ circles around the park at sundown. Bring instruments, blankets, and lawn chairs for a multi generation downtown gathering at Pack Square Park.

Appalachian old time and bluegrass stage performances mix with informal pickin’ circles around the park at sundown. Bring instruments, blankets, and lawn chairs for a multi generation downtown gathering at Pack Square Park.
Appalachian old time and bluegrass stage performances mix with informal pickin’ circles around the park at sundown. Bring instruments, blankets, and lawn chairs for a multi generation downtown gathering at Pack Square Park.

Raw community blues jams start with a stripped back front porch style acoustic circle, then shift into a plugged in electric set as the room heats up. Expect rotating players, call and response energy, and rootsy tradition keeping.

Raw community blues jams start with a stripped back front porch style acoustic circle, then shift into a plugged in electric set as the room heats up. Expect rotating players, call and response energy, and rootsy tradition keeping.
Raw community blues jams start with a stripped back front porch style acoustic circle, then shift into a plugged in electric set as the room heats up. Expect rotating players, call and response energy, and rootsy tradition keeping.

Tight, driving bluegrass picking and acoustic stringband tunes rooted in Western North Carolina’s high-mountain heritage. Musicians are encouraged to bring instruments for a participatory jam, with plenty of seats for listeners in an intimate listening-room setting.

Tight, driving bluegrass picking and acoustic stringband tunes rooted in Western North Carolina’s high-mountain heritage. Musicians are encouraged to bring instruments for a participatory jam, with plenty of seats for listeners in an intimate listening-room setting.
Tight, driving bluegrass picking and acoustic stringband tunes rooted in Western North Carolina’s high-mountain heritage. Musicians are encouraged to bring instruments for a participatory jam, with plenty of seats for listeners in an intimate listening-room setting.

Unplugged bluegrass circle jam where fiddles, banjos, and guitars trade traditional tunes in a craft brewery taproom. Bring an instrument or listen with a pint; moves to the patio on pleasant evenings.

Unplugged bluegrass circle jam where fiddles, banjos, and guitars trade traditional tunes in a craft brewery taproom. Bring an instrument or listen with a pint; moves to the patio on pleasant evenings.
Unplugged bluegrass circle jam where fiddles, banjos, and guitars trade traditional tunes in a craft brewery taproom. Bring an instrument or listen with a pint; moves to the patio on pleasant evenings.

An informal traditional jam where fiddles, banjos, and guitars trade old-time and folk tunes in a lively taproom. Drop in to listen or play alongside Warren Wilson College musicians for a community-driven, late-night session.

An informal traditional jam where fiddles, banjos, and guitars trade old-time and folk tunes in a lively taproom. Drop in to listen or play alongside Warren Wilson College musicians for a community-driven, late-night session.
An informal traditional jam where fiddles, banjos, and guitars trade old-time and folk tunes in a lively taproom. Drop in to listen or play alongside Warren Wilson College musicians for a community-driven, late-night session.

An informal old time jam led by Marc Rudow brings fiddles, banjos, and guitars into a participatory circle where musicians trade traditional tunes. Expect a laid back brewery taproom vibe with plenty of room for listeners and pickers.

An informal old time jam led by Marc Rudow brings fiddles, banjos, and guitars into a participatory circle where musicians trade traditional tunes. Expect a laid back brewery taproom vibe with plenty of room for listeners and pickers.
An informal old time jam led by Marc Rudow brings fiddles, banjos, and guitars into a participatory circle where musicians trade traditional tunes. Expect a laid back brewery taproom vibe with plenty of room for listeners and pickers.

Celtic folk tunes and traditional Irish reels fill a downtown pub session as musicians from across Western North Carolina trade melodies and set a lively, communal atmosphere. Expect fiddle, flute, and bodhrán energy in an intimate bar setting.

Celtic folk tunes and traditional Irish reels fill a downtown pub session as musicians from across Western North Carolina trade melodies and set a lively, communal atmosphere. Expect fiddle, flute, and bodhrán energy in an intimate bar setting.
Celtic folk tunes and traditional Irish reels fill a downtown pub session as musicians from across Western North Carolina trade melodies and set a lively, communal atmosphere. Expect fiddle, flute, and bodhrán energy in an intimate bar setting.