
Old Time Mountain Music Jam
Old-time Appalachian acoustic jam with traditional fiddle, banjo, and guitar tunes in a relaxed Monday-night listening-and-playing circle. Tip jar support benefits the Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians program and regional music preservation.
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Participatory old-time Appalachian acoustic jam with traditional fiddle, banjo, and guitar tunes—listen in or jump into the circle. Tips support the Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians program to keep regional mountain music alive.

Participatory old-time Appalachian acoustic jam with traditional fiddle, banjo, and guitar tunes—listen in or jump into the circle. Tips support the Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians program to keep regional mountain music alive.
Participatory old-time Appalachian acoustic jam with traditional fiddle, banjo, and guitar tunes—listen in or jump into the circle. Tips support the Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians program to keep regional mountain music alive.

Old-time mountain and folk tunes ring out in an intimate pub session with fiddles, banjos, and guitars trading melodies. A casual community jam vibe makes it welcoming for pickers and listeners alike.

Old-time mountain and folk tunes ring out in an intimate pub session with fiddles, banjos, and guitars trading melodies. A casual community jam vibe makes it welcoming for pickers and listeners alike.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes ring out in an intimate pub session with fiddles, banjos, and guitars trading melodies. A casual community jam vibe makes it welcoming for pickers and listeners alike.

Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy pub with an informal acoustic jam vibe. Expect fiddles, banjos, and guitars driving traditional melodies alongside a welcoming community atmosphere.

Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy pub with an informal acoustic jam vibe. Expect fiddles, banjos, and guitars driving traditional melodies alongside a welcoming community atmosphere.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy pub with an informal acoustic jam vibe. Expect fiddles, banjos, and guitars driving traditional melodies alongside a welcoming community atmosphere.

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 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.

Celtic-leaning traditional Irish tunes fill a downtown pub as skilled players from across Western North Carolina trade jigs, reels, and slow airs. A casual session vibe invites listening, toe-tapping, and community connection.

Celtic-leaning traditional Irish tunes fill a downtown pub as skilled players from across Western North Carolina trade jigs, reels, and slow airs. A casual session vibe invites listening, toe-tapping, and community connection.
Celtic-leaning traditional Irish tunes fill a downtown pub as skilled players from across Western North Carolina trade jigs, reels, and slow airs. A casual session vibe invites listening, toe-tapping, and community connection.

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.

Raw community blues night that starts as a stripped back, front porch style acoustic jam circle, then shifts into a plugged in late set with hotter, amplified Dark City blues. Musicians and listeners trade grooves in an intimate listening room.

Raw community blues night that starts as a stripped back, front porch style acoustic jam circle, then shifts into a plugged in late set with hotter, amplified Dark City blues. Musicians and listeners trade grooves in an intimate listening room.
Raw community blues night that starts as a stripped back, front porch style acoustic jam circle, then shifts into a plugged in late set with hotter, amplified Dark City blues. Musicians and listeners trade grooves in an intimate listening room.

Plug-in electric jam night led by the King Street House Band starting around 5, then turning into an open sit-in for other players. Expect a casual, late-evening bar vibe with rotating musicians and improvised sets.

Plug-in electric jam night led by the King Street House Band starting around 5, then turning into an open sit-in for other players. Expect a casual, late-evening bar vibe with rotating musicians and improvised sets.
Plug-in electric jam night led by the King Street House Band starting around 5, then turning into an open sit-in for other players. Expect a casual, late-evening bar vibe with rotating musicians and improvised sets.

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.

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.

Raw community blues jam night that starts as a stripped back front porch acoustic circle, then shifts into a plugged in electric set that turns up the heat. Expect rotating players, improvisation, and tradition minded roots blues energy.

Raw community blues jam night that starts as a stripped back front porch acoustic circle, then shifts into a plugged in electric set that turns up the heat. Expect rotating players, improvisation, and tradition minded roots blues energy.
Raw community blues jam night that starts as a stripped back front porch acoustic circle, then shifts into a plugged in electric set that turns up the heat. Expect rotating players, improvisation, and tradition minded roots blues energy.

A long running traditional Irish and Celtic pub session brings local WNC players to trade reels and jigs on the pub stage, stretching from late afternoon into the night. Grab a pint or an Irish coffee in a lively English Irish downtown atmosphere.

A long running traditional Irish and Celtic pub session brings local WNC players to trade reels and jigs on the pub stage, stretching from late afternoon into the night. Grab a pint or an Irish coffee in a lively English Irish downtown atmosphere.
A long running traditional Irish and Celtic pub session brings local WNC players to trade reels and jigs on the pub stage, stretching from late afternoon into the night. Grab a pint or an Irish coffee in a lively English Irish downtown atmosphere.

Traditional bluegrass tunes driven by banjo rolls, fiddle lines, and tight harmony vocals in an intimate wine bar setting. Expect a toe-tapping string-band set that pairs well with sipping and late-evening vibes.

Traditional bluegrass tunes driven by banjo rolls, fiddle lines, and tight harmony vocals in an intimate wine bar setting. Expect a toe-tapping string-band set that pairs well with sipping and late-evening vibes.
Traditional bluegrass tunes driven by banjo rolls, fiddle lines, and tight harmony vocals in an intimate wine bar setting. Expect a toe-tapping string-band set that pairs well with sipping and late-evening vibes.

Moderate-paced old-time jam with rotating leaders calling traditional fiddle and banjo tunes for players to learn and play along. A welcoming, community-style circle geared toward musicians who want structure without a breakneck tempo.

Moderate-paced old-time jam with rotating leaders calling traditional fiddle and banjo tunes for players to learn and play along. A welcoming, community-style circle geared toward musicians who want structure without a breakneck tempo.
Moderate-paced old-time jam with rotating leaders calling traditional fiddle and banjo tunes for players to learn and play along. A welcoming, community-style circle geared toward musicians who want structure without a breakneck tempo.

A participatory unplugged bluegrass jam where players trade acoustic breaks and harmonies in a craft-beer taproom. Bring your instrument for an all-levels community circle that spills onto the patio on pleasant evenings.

A participatory unplugged bluegrass jam where players trade acoustic breaks and harmonies in a craft-beer taproom. Bring your instrument for an all-levels community circle that spills onto the patio on pleasant evenings.
A participatory unplugged bluegrass jam where players trade acoustic breaks and harmonies in a craft-beer taproom. Bring your instrument for an all-levels community circle that spills onto the patio on pleasant evenings.

Round-robin old time jam led by Marc Rudow, with fiddles, banjo, and acoustic guitar in a relaxed brewery taproom setting; players of all levels welcome to join the participatory session.

Round-robin old time jam led by Marc Rudow, with fiddles, banjo, and acoustic guitar in a relaxed brewery taproom setting; players of all levels welcome to join the participatory session.
Round-robin old time jam led by Marc Rudow, with fiddles, banjo, and acoustic guitar in a relaxed brewery taproom setting; players of all levels welcome to join the participatory session.

Late-night bluegrass jam with fast flatpicking, tight harmonies, and plenty of room for musicians to trade breaks. A casual, community-minded gathering in an intimate listening room for pickers and fans alike.

Late-night bluegrass jam with fast flatpicking, tight harmonies, and plenty of room for musicians to trade breaks. A casual, community-minded gathering in an intimate listening room for pickers and fans alike.
Late-night bluegrass jam with fast flatpicking, tight harmonies, and plenty of room for musicians to trade breaks. A casual, community-minded gathering in an intimate listening room for pickers and fans alike.

High-energy bluegrass picking from top Western North Carolina musicians fills a classic downtown pub before a late-night open jam kicks off at 9:30 pm for anyone ready to trade breaks.

High-energy bluegrass picking from top Western North Carolina musicians fills a classic downtown pub before a late-night open jam kicks off at 9:30 pm for anyone ready to trade breaks.
High-energy bluegrass picking from top Western North Carolina musicians fills a classic downtown pub before a late-night open jam kicks off at 9:30 pm for anyone ready to trade breaks.