Old Time Mountain Music Acoustic Jam – Free Event
Lively, participatory Appalachian old-time music brings players and listeners together for a free acoustic jam, with tips supporting youth music education and a rotating Indian food truck nearby.
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Acoustic circle jams bring fiddles, banjos, and guitars together for traditional Appalachian mountain music, welcoming players and listeners alike while tips support youth music education through Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians.

Acoustic circle jams bring fiddles, banjos, and guitars together for traditional Appalachian mountain music, welcoming players and listeners alike while tips support youth music education through Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians.
Acoustic circle jams bring fiddles, banjos, and guitars together for traditional Appalachian mountain music, welcoming players and listeners alike while tips support youth music education through Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians.
Free participatory acoustic circle for traditional Old Time Appalachian tunes, welcoming listeners and players. Tips support Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians and help keep regional mountain music traditions thriving.
Free participatory acoustic circle for traditional Old Time Appalachian tunes, welcoming listeners and players. Tips support Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians and help keep regional mountain music traditions thriving.
Free participatory acoustic circle for traditional Old Time Appalachian tunes, welcoming listeners and players. Tips support Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians and help keep regional mountain music traditions thriving.
An open, participatory old-time Appalachian acoustic jam brings traditional mountain tunes and a relaxed, family-friendly gathering. A rotating Asheville Indian food truck serves dinner from 4–8 p.m.
An open, participatory old-time Appalachian acoustic jam brings traditional mountain tunes and a relaxed, family-friendly gathering. A rotating Asheville Indian food truck serves dinner from 4–8 p.m.
An open, participatory old-time Appalachian acoustic jam brings traditional mountain tunes and a relaxed, family-friendly gathering. A rotating Asheville Indian food truck serves dinner from 4–8 p.m.

A house band launches an electric, open-format jam before welcoming musicians to plug in and play. Expect spontaneous instrumental improvisation, collaborative sets, and an informal community music atmosphere.

A house band launches an electric, open-format jam before welcoming musicians to plug in and play. Expect spontaneous instrumental improvisation, collaborative sets, and an informal community music atmosphere.
A house band launches an electric, open-format jam before welcoming musicians to plug in and play. Expect spontaneous instrumental improvisation, collaborative sets, and an informal community music atmosphere.
A free, electric open jam where the house band kicks off the night, then musicians rotate in for sit-ins while the crowd listens and mingles. General admission with limited tables; 21+ unless accompanied by a parent.
A free, electric open jam where the house band kicks off the night, then musicians rotate in for sit-ins while the crowd listens and mingles. General admission with limited tables; 21+ unless accompanied by a parent.
A free, electric open jam where the house band kicks off the night, then musicians rotate in for sit-ins while the crowd listens and mingles. General admission with limited tables; 21+ unless accompanied by a parent.

Old-time Jam
MoreTraditional old-time mountain and folk music creates a warm, communal pub atmosphere for listeners and jam enthusiasts. Expect rootsy melodies and an easygoing evening of acoustic music.

Traditional old-time mountain and folk music creates a warm, communal pub atmosphere for listeners and jam enthusiasts. Expect rootsy melodies and an easygoing evening of acoustic music.
Traditional old-time mountain and folk music creates a warm, communal pub atmosphere for listeners and jam enthusiasts. Expect rootsy melodies and an easygoing evening of acoustic music.

Old-time Jam
MoreOld-time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy pub session with fiddles, banjo, and guitar energy. A communal circle vibe welcomes pickers and listeners for traditional melodies and spontaneous jams late into the evening.

Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy pub session with fiddles, banjo, and guitar energy. A communal circle vibe welcomes pickers and listeners for traditional melodies and spontaneous jams late into the evening.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy pub session with fiddles, banjo, and guitar energy. A communal circle vibe welcomes pickers and listeners for traditional melodies and spontaneous jams late into the evening.

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.
Karma Keg
MoreEnjoy an easygoing evening of blues, local brews, and food, with free admission and a $10 drink ticket supporting a nonprofit chosen by attendees. Family friendly, with music starting at 7.
Enjoy an easygoing evening of blues, local brews, and food, with free admission and a $10 drink ticket supporting a nonprofit chosen by attendees. Family friendly, with music starting at 7.
Enjoy an easygoing evening of blues, local brews, and food, with free admission and a $10 drink ticket supporting a nonprofit chosen by attendees. Family friendly, with music starting at 7.

A moderate-paced, participatory old-time music jam where rotating leaders teach tunes and guide players through learning by playing. Musicians and listeners gather for a welcoming community session.

A moderate-paced, participatory old-time music jam where rotating leaders teach tunes and guide players through learning by playing. Musicians and listeners gather for a welcoming community session.
A moderate-paced, participatory old-time music jam where rotating leaders teach tunes and guide players through learning by playing. Musicians and listeners gather for a welcoming community session.
Blue Ridge Betty
MoreA six-piece band blends Americana roots with groove-driven, genre-crossing original songs. Expect an energetic regional performance shaped by the group’s passion for live music and mountain-town touring.
A six-piece band blends Americana roots with groove-driven, genre-crossing original songs. Expect an energetic regional performance shaped by the group’s passion for live music and mountain-town touring.
A six-piece band blends Americana roots with groove-driven, genre-crossing original songs. Expect an energetic regional performance shaped by the group’s passion for live music and mountain-town touring.

An open, participatory old-time music circle welcomes players of every skill level to bring instruments and join in, while listeners enjoy traditional acoustic tunes and a relaxed community gathering.

An open, participatory old-time music circle welcomes players of every skill level to bring instruments and join in, while listeners enjoy traditional acoustic tunes and a relaxed community gathering.
An open, participatory old-time music circle welcomes players of every skill level to bring instruments and join in, while listeners enjoy traditional acoustic tunes and a relaxed community gathering.
Jason Carter
MoreGrammy-winning fiddler Jason Carter brings a distinctive Kentucky sound shaped by the Country Music Highway, years of worldwide touring, and deep roots in traditional country and bluegrass.
Grammy-winning fiddler Jason Carter brings a distinctive Kentucky sound shaped by the Country Music Highway, years of worldwide touring, and deep roots in traditional country and bluegrass.
Grammy-winning fiddler Jason Carter brings a distinctive Kentucky sound shaped by the Country Music Highway, years of worldwide touring, and deep roots in traditional country and bluegrass.
A one-night-only holiday collaboration moves between bluegrass, blues, Americana, country, and funk, bringing local and touring musicians together for an easygoing evening of genre-spanning roots music.
A one-night-only holiday collaboration moves between bluegrass, blues, Americana, country, and funk, bringing local and touring musicians together for an easygoing evening of genre-spanning roots music.
A one-night-only holiday collaboration moves between bluegrass, blues, Americana, country, and funk, bringing local and touring musicians together for an easygoing evening of genre-spanning roots music.

Driving bluegrass from skilled Western North Carolina pickers brings Appalachian string-band energy and a welcoming, communal feel. Musicians can join the open jam beginning at 9:30 pm.

Driving bluegrass from skilled Western North Carolina pickers brings Appalachian string-band energy and a welcoming, communal feel. Musicians can join the open jam beginning at 9:30 pm.
Driving bluegrass from skilled Western North Carolina pickers brings Appalachian string-band energy and a welcoming, communal feel. Musicians can join the open jam beginning at 9:30 pm.

An open, freewheeling bluegrass jam welcomes players and listeners for traditional string-band tunes, spontaneous picking, and an easygoing community gathering. All experience levels are welcome.

An open, freewheeling bluegrass jam welcomes players and listeners for traditional string-band tunes, spontaneous picking, and an easygoing community gathering. All experience levels are welcome.
An open, freewheeling bluegrass jam welcomes players and listeners for traditional string-band tunes, spontaneous picking, and an easygoing community gathering. All experience levels are welcome.

Acoustic bluegrass melodies and spontaneous group playing create a welcoming taproom jam for musicians and listeners of every skill level. All ages are invited to join the musical gathering.

Acoustic bluegrass melodies and spontaneous group playing create a welcoming taproom jam for musicians and listeners of every skill level. All ages are invited to join the musical gathering.
Acoustic bluegrass melodies and spontaneous group playing create a welcoming taproom jam for musicians and listeners of every skill level. All ages are invited to join the musical gathering.

Unplugged bluegrass tunes fill a welcoming taproom as musicians bring instruments and join a participatory jam; players of every skill level can share traditional acoustic music, moving to the patio in fair weather.

Unplugged bluegrass tunes fill a welcoming taproom as musicians bring instruments and join a participatory jam; players of every skill level can share traditional acoustic music, moving to the patio in fair weather.
Unplugged bluegrass tunes fill a welcoming taproom as musicians bring instruments and join a participatory jam; players of every skill level can share traditional acoustic music, moving to the patio in fair weather.
Traditional bluegrass brings 1940s, 50s, and 60s string band sounds to the mountains, pairing classic material with original songs rooted in timeless narratives and Western North Carolina musical heritage.
Traditional bluegrass brings 1940s, 50s, and 60s string band sounds to the mountains, pairing classic material with original songs rooted in timeless narratives and Western North Carolina musical heritage.
Traditional bluegrass brings 1940s, 50s, and 60s string band sounds to the mountains, pairing classic material with original songs rooted in timeless narratives and Western North Carolina musical heritage.
Soulful blues and Americana roots blend relatable songwriting with a fresh, entertaining edge, driven by Devin Neel on drums and John Trufant’s guitar and vocals in a free general-admission show.
Soulful blues and Americana roots blend relatable songwriting with a fresh, entertaining edge, driven by Devin Neel on drums and John Trufant’s guitar and vocals in a free general-admission show.
Soulful blues and Americana roots blend relatable songwriting with a fresh, entertaining edge, driven by Devin Neel on drums and John Trufant’s guitar and vocals in a free general-admission show.
