Old Time Mountain Music Acoustic Jam – Free Event
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.

Electric instruments and a house-band kickoff set the groove before musicians are invited to plug in and join a relaxed, collaborative jam session in Brevard.

Electric instruments and a house-band kickoff set the groove before musicians are invited to plug in and join a relaxed, collaborative jam session in Brevard.
Electric instruments and a house-band kickoff set the groove before musicians are invited to plug in and join a relaxed, collaborative jam session in Brevard.
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.
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.

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.

Players follow rotating old-time musicians through traditional tunes, learning by playing in a moderate-paced acoustic jam designed for participation, skill-building, and connection among Asheville’s folk music community.

Players follow rotating old-time musicians through traditional tunes, learning by playing in a moderate-paced acoustic jam designed for participation, skill-building, and connection among Asheville’s folk music community.
Players follow rotating old-time musicians through traditional tunes, learning by playing in a moderate-paced acoustic jam designed for participation, skill-building, and connection among Asheville’s folk music community.

An early-evening kick-off set by the house band turns into an electric open jam where local players can sit in for collaborative, plug-in grooves. Expect an informal, community-minded stage with rotating musicians and spontaneous sets.

An early-evening kick-off set by the house band turns into an electric open jam where local players can sit in for collaborative, plug-in grooves. Expect an informal, community-minded stage with rotating musicians and spontaneous sets.
An early-evening kick-off set by the house band turns into an electric open jam where local players can sit in for collaborative, plug-in grooves. Expect an informal, community-minded stage with rotating musicians and spontaneous sets.

Acoustic bluegrass players gather for an unplugged community jam, with instruments welcome and all skill levels encouraged. Pick traditional tunes in the taproom or, weather permitting, on the patio.

Acoustic bluegrass players gather for an unplugged community jam, with instruments welcome and all skill levels encouraged. Pick traditional tunes in the taproom or, weather permitting, on the patio.
Acoustic bluegrass players gather for an unplugged community jam, with instruments welcome and all skill levels encouraged. Pick traditional tunes in the taproom or, weather permitting, on the patio.

Loose, communal bluegrass picking brings musicians and listeners together for an informal jam in a brewery taproom. Expect an easygoing Asheville gathering centered on acoustic roots music and shared playing.

Loose, communal bluegrass picking brings musicians and listeners together for an informal jam in a brewery taproom. Expect an easygoing Asheville gathering centered on acoustic roots music and shared playing.
Loose, communal bluegrass picking brings musicians and listeners together for an informal jam in a brewery taproom. Expect an easygoing Asheville gathering centered on acoustic roots music and shared playing.

Spontaneous acoustic bluegrass brings players and listeners together for an informal evening of mountain music, open to all ages and skill levels in a welcoming taproom setting.

Spontaneous acoustic bluegrass brings players and listeners together for an informal evening of mountain music, open to all ages and skill levels in a welcoming taproom setting.
Spontaneous acoustic bluegrass brings players and listeners together for an informal evening of mountain music, open to all ages and skill levels in a welcoming taproom setting.

A participatory bluegrass jam anchored by the Jacktown Ramblers sound—driving banjo rolls, fiddle leads, and tight three part harmonies. Pickers and listeners gather for an informal, community minded late night session.

A participatory bluegrass jam anchored by the Jacktown Ramblers sound—driving banjo rolls, fiddle leads, and tight three part harmonies. Pickers and listeners gather for an informal, community minded late night session.
A participatory bluegrass jam anchored by the Jacktown Ramblers sound—driving banjo rolls, fiddle leads, and tight three part harmonies. Pickers and listeners gather for an informal, community minded late night session.

A roots-focused blues gathering moves from a stripped-back, front-porch acoustic circle into an amplified stage jam, inviting musicians and listeners to share raw, traditional sounds and community connection.

A roots-focused blues gathering moves from a stripped-back, front-porch acoustic circle into an amplified stage jam, inviting musicians and listeners to share raw, traditional sounds and community connection.
A roots-focused blues gathering moves from a stripped-back, front-porch acoustic circle into an amplified stage jam, inviting musicians and listeners to share raw, traditional sounds and community connection.

Layered hand drums and spontaneous percussion create an energetic, participatory gathering in a downtown park. Bring a drum or listen as local rhythms build into a welcoming community jam.

Layered hand drums and spontaneous percussion create an energetic, participatory gathering in a downtown park. Bring a drum or listen as local rhythms build into a welcoming community jam.
Layered hand drums and spontaneous percussion create an energetic, participatory gathering in a downtown park. Bring a drum or listen as local rhythms build into a welcoming community jam.

Acoustic bluegrass brings together skilled pickers from across Western North Carolina, followed by an open jam at 9:30 pm for musicians and listeners to share traditional mountain tunes.

Acoustic bluegrass brings together skilled pickers from across Western North Carolina, followed by an open jam at 9:30 pm for musicians and listeners to share traditional mountain tunes.
Acoustic bluegrass brings together skilled pickers from across Western North Carolina, followed by an open jam at 9:30 pm for musicians and listeners to share traditional mountain tunes.

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.

Group ukulele circle focused on ’70s singalong favorites, with beginners welcome and a relaxed, supportive pace. Meet in a library community room; bring your own instrument or borrow a ukulele with a library card.

Group ukulele circle focused on ’70s singalong favorites, with beginners welcome and a relaxed, supportive pace. Meet in a library community room; bring your own instrument or borrow a ukulele with a library card.
Group ukulele circle focused on ’70s singalong favorites, with beginners welcome and a relaxed, supportive pace. Meet in a library community room; bring your own instrument or borrow a ukulele with a library card.

Bluegrass Jam
MoreParticipatory bluegrass jam session with fast-picking banjos, fiddles, and tight vocal harmonies in a brewery taproom. A monthly, all-skill-level community meetup where listeners and players are equally welcome.

Participatory bluegrass jam session with fast-picking banjos, fiddles, and tight vocal harmonies in a brewery taproom. A monthly, all-skill-level community meetup where listeners and players are equally welcome.
Participatory bluegrass jam session with fast-picking banjos, fiddles, and tight vocal harmonies in a brewery taproom. A monthly, all-skill-level community meetup where listeners and players are equally welcome.

Celtic-inflected Irish tunes fill a lively downtown pub as musicians from across Western North Carolina trade reels and jigs in an informal, community-style session. Expect an acoustic, convivial night with plenty of foot-tapping energy.

Celtic-inflected Irish tunes fill a lively downtown pub as musicians from across Western North Carolina trade reels and jigs in an informal, community-style session. Expect an acoustic, convivial night with plenty of foot-tapping energy.
Celtic-inflected Irish tunes fill a lively downtown pub as musicians from across Western North Carolina trade reels and jigs in an informal, community-style session. Expect an acoustic, convivial night with plenty of foot-tapping energy.
