Old Time Mountain Music Acoustic Jam – Free Event
Fiddle-driven Appalachian old-time tunes invite listeners and musicians to settle in or join the acoustic jam. Tips support the Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians program and keep regional music traditions alive.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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Fiddles, acoustic strings, and spirited traditional Irish and Celtic tunes fill a lively pub session as local WNC musicians trade melodies onstage. Settle in for an afternoon pint and old-time mountain atmosphere.

Fiddles, acoustic strings, and spirited traditional Irish and Celtic tunes fill a lively pub session as local WNC musicians trade melodies onstage. Settle in for an afternoon pint and old-time mountain atmosphere.
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Old-time Jam
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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
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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.

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.
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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.
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Jason Carter
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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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

Bluegrass Jam
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Fiddle, banjo, and guitar drive an informal bluegrass jam, with local musicians gathering for traditional acoustic tunes and a welcoming community atmosphere. Everyone is welcome to join in or listen.
Fiddle, banjo, and guitar drive an informal bluegrass jam, with local musicians gathering for traditional acoustic tunes and a welcoming community atmosphere. Everyone is welcome to join in or listen.

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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.

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.
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A one-night roots music collaboration moves through bluegrass, Americana, country, and songwriter traditions, with nimble fiddle, banjo, guitar, and upright bass bringing Brevard’s close-knit music community together.
A one-night roots music collaboration moves through bluegrass, Americana, country, and songwriter traditions, with nimble fiddle, banjo, guitar, and upright bass bringing Brevard’s close-knit music community together.
Blue Ridge Betty
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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.
