
Old Time Mountain Music Jam
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.
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Participatory old-time Appalachian acoustic jam with fiddles, banjo, and guitar—drop in to listen or play along on Monday nights. Tip the musicians to support the Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians program and keep regional traditions alive.

Participatory old-time Appalachian acoustic jam with fiddles, banjo, and guitar—drop in to listen or play along on Monday nights. Tip the musicians to support the Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians program and keep regional traditions alive.
Participatory old-time Appalachian acoustic jam with fiddles, banjo, and guitar—drop in to listen or play along on Monday nights. Tip the musicians to support the Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians program and keep regional traditions alive.

Old-time mountain and folk tunes take over a cozy downtown pub with an informal, participatory jam feel. Expect acoustic strings, traditional melodies, and a late-evening hangout vibe for pickers and listeners alike.

Old-time mountain and folk tunes take over a cozy downtown pub with an informal, participatory jam feel. Expect acoustic strings, traditional melodies, and a late-evening hangout vibe for pickers and listeners alike.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes take over a cozy downtown pub with an informal, participatory jam feel. Expect acoustic strings, traditional melodies, and a late-evening hangout vibe for pickers and listeners alike.

Old-time mountain and folk tunes ring out in a lively pub jam, leaning into fiddles, banjo, and guitar energy. A community-forward night for picking, listening, and trading traditional melodies late evening.

Old-time mountain and folk tunes ring out in a lively pub jam, leaning into fiddles, banjo, and guitar energy. A community-forward night for picking, listening, and trading traditional melodies late evening.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes ring out in a lively pub jam, leaning into fiddles, banjo, and guitar energy. A community-forward night for picking, listening, and trading traditional melodies late 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.

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.

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.

Celtic traditional tunes fill a cozy downtown pub as local and visiting players trade reels and jigs in an informal Irish session. Expect a lively, communal atmosphere with rotating musicians from across WNC and beyond.

Celtic traditional tunes fill a cozy downtown pub as local and visiting players trade reels and jigs in an informal Irish session. Expect a lively, communal atmosphere with rotating musicians from across WNC and beyond.
Celtic traditional tunes fill a cozy downtown pub as local and visiting players trade reels and jigs in an informal Irish session. Expect a lively, communal atmosphere with rotating musicians from across WNC and beyond.

Unplugged bluegrass jam with pickers trading breaks on fiddles, banjos, mandolins, and guitars in a craft brewery taproom. Bring an instrument or listen along; moves to the patio on nice evenings and welcomes all skill levels.

Unplugged bluegrass jam with pickers trading breaks on fiddles, banjos, mandolins, and guitars in a craft brewery taproom. Bring an instrument or listen along; moves to the patio on nice evenings and welcomes all skill levels.
Unplugged bluegrass jam with pickers trading breaks on fiddles, banjos, mandolins, and guitars in a craft brewery taproom. Bring an instrument or listen along; moves to the patio on nice evenings and welcomes all skill levels.

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.

High-energy bluegrass picking from top Western North Carolina players fills a cozy pub with rapid-fire banjo rolls, tight fiddle lines, and harmony vocals. An open jam kicks off at 9:30 pm for anyone who wants to jump in.

High-energy bluegrass picking from top Western North Carolina players fills a cozy pub with rapid-fire banjo rolls, tight fiddle lines, and harmony vocals. An open jam kicks off at 9:30 pm for anyone who wants to jump in.
High-energy bluegrass picking from top Western North Carolina players fills a cozy pub with rapid-fire banjo rolls, tight fiddle lines, and harmony vocals. An open jam kicks off at 9:30 pm for anyone who wants to jump in.

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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.

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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 house band starts the night around 5, then the stage opens up for electric sit-ins and spontaneous collaboration. Expect a casual bar-room jam vibe with rotating players trading songs and solos.

A house band starts the night around 5, then the stage opens up for electric sit-ins and spontaneous collaboration. Expect a casual bar-room jam vibe with rotating players trading songs and solos.
A house band starts the night around 5, then the stage opens up for electric sit-ins and spontaneous collaboration. Expect a casual bar-room jam vibe with rotating players trading songs and solos.

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.

A monthly bluegrass jam where pickers trade fast fiddle lines, rolling banjo, and tight harmony tunes in a casual brewery taproom. Open to all skill levels, from first-time strummers to seasoned players.

A monthly bluegrass jam where pickers trade fast fiddle lines, rolling banjo, and tight harmony tunes in a casual brewery taproom. Open to all skill levels, from first-time strummers to seasoned players.
A monthly bluegrass jam where pickers trade fast fiddle lines, rolling banjo, and tight harmony tunes in a casual brewery taproom. Open to all skill levels, from first-time strummers to seasoned players.

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.

Moderate to fast paced old time jam session with fiddles, banjos, and dance tune standards in a laid back pub atmosphere. Bring an instrument to sit in or come listen to a long running local Weinhaus tradition.

Moderate to fast paced old time jam session with fiddles, banjos, and dance tune standards in a laid back pub atmosphere. Bring an instrument to sit in or come listen to a long running local Weinhaus tradition.
Moderate to fast paced old time jam session with fiddles, banjos, and dance tune standards in a laid back pub atmosphere. Bring an instrument to sit in or come listen to a long running local Weinhaus tradition.

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.