
Open Mic - Best of WNC Award Winner
Late-night, award-winning open mic with a rotating mix of singer songwriters, acoustic covers, and spoken word in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect a supportive crowd, quick set changes, and plenty of local WNC talent.
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A rotating lineup of up and coming performers takes the stage for tight 15 minute sets (or three songs), making for a fast paced, variety packed night. Expect anything from acoustic originals to cover tunes in an intimate listening room atmosphere.

A rotating lineup of up and coming performers takes the stage for tight 15 minute sets (or three songs), making for a fast paced, variety packed night. Expect anything from acoustic originals to cover tunes in an intimate listening room atmosphere.
A rotating lineup of up and coming performers takes the stage for tight 15 minute sets (or three songs), making for a fast paced, variety packed night. Expect anything from acoustic originals to cover tunes in an intimate listening room atmosphere.

A songwriter circle where local musicians trade original tunes and in-the-round acoustic performances in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect a community-forward, low-key evening with rotating players and collaborative storytelling.

A songwriter circle where local musicians trade original tunes and in-the-round acoustic performances in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect a community-forward, low-key evening with rotating players and collaborative storytelling.
A songwriter circle where local musicians trade original tunes and in-the-round acoustic performances in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect a community-forward, low-key evening with rotating players and collaborative storytelling.

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.

Late-night jazz jam led by Dr. Bill Bares with rotating sit-ins and open improvisation. Expect standards, adventurous solos, and a lively listening-room vibe where players and audience feed off the energy.

Late-night jazz jam led by Dr. Bill Bares with rotating sit-ins and open improvisation. Expect standards, adventurous solos, and a lively listening-room vibe where players and audience feed off the energy.
Late-night jazz jam led by Dr. Bill Bares with rotating sit-ins and open improvisation. Expect standards, adventurous solos, and a lively listening-room vibe where players and audience feed off the energy.

An intimate local set with Jay Brown blending singer songwriter storytelling and stripped down acoustic arrangements. Laid back barroom vibes in a Black Mountain listening room ideal for a low key weeknight hang.

An intimate local set with Jay Brown blending singer songwriter storytelling and stripped down acoustic arrangements. Laid back barroom vibes in a Black Mountain listening room ideal for a low key weeknight hang.
An intimate local set with Jay Brown blending singer songwriter storytelling and stripped down acoustic arrangements. Laid back barroom vibes in a Black Mountain listening room ideal for a low key weeknight hang.

A late-night set in an intimate listening-room setting at a Black Mountain music venue, geared for night-owl crowds. Expect a cozy bar vibe with close-up stage sound and relaxed social energy.

A late-night set in an intimate listening-room setting at a Black Mountain music venue, geared for night-owl crowds. Expect a cozy bar vibe with close-up stage sound and relaxed social energy.
A late-night set in an intimate listening-room setting at a Black Mountain music venue, geared for night-owl crowds. Expect a cozy bar vibe with close-up stage sound and relaxed social energy.

Late-night singer-songwriter performance in an intimate listening-room setting at a Black Mountain music venue. Expect a relaxed, story-driven acoustic set with close-up stage energy and barroom ambiance.

Late-night singer-songwriter performance in an intimate listening-room setting at a Black Mountain music venue. Expect a relaxed, story-driven acoustic set with close-up stage energy and barroom ambiance.
Late-night singer-songwriter performance in an intimate listening-room setting at a Black Mountain music venue. Expect a relaxed, story-driven acoustic set with close-up stage energy and barroom ambiance.

An intimate evening of singer songwriter Americana in a cozy Black Mountain listening room with close-up vocals and acoustic guitar. Ideal for a relaxed night out with craft drinks and a low-key crowd vibe.

An intimate evening of singer songwriter Americana in a cozy Black Mountain listening room with close-up vocals and acoustic guitar. Ideal for a relaxed night out with craft drinks and a low-key crowd vibe.
An intimate evening of singer songwriter Americana in a cozy Black Mountain listening room with close-up vocals and acoustic guitar. Ideal for a relaxed night out with craft drinks and a low-key crowd vibe.

Songwriter-driven Americana set with clear storytelling vocals and warm acoustic arrangements in an intimate listening-room setting. A late-night performance suited for a relaxed, attentive crowd in Black Mountain.

Songwriter-driven Americana set with clear storytelling vocals and warm acoustic arrangements in an intimate listening-room setting. A late-night performance suited for a relaxed, attentive crowd in Black Mountain.
Songwriter-driven Americana set with clear storytelling vocals and warm acoustic arrangements in an intimate listening-room setting. A late-night performance suited for a relaxed, attentive crowd in Black Mountain.

Soulful Americana and alt-folk songwriting with gritty vocals, propulsive acoustic guitar, and rootsy arrangements that lean blues and country. An intimate late-night set in a listening-room style venue built for close-up storytelling.

Soulful Americana and alt-folk songwriting with gritty vocals, propulsive acoustic guitar, and rootsy arrangements that lean blues and country. An intimate late-night set in a listening-room style venue built for close-up storytelling.
Soulful Americana and alt-folk songwriting with gritty vocals, propulsive acoustic guitar, and rootsy arrangements that lean blues and country. An intimate late-night set in a listening-room style venue built for close-up storytelling.

Late-night Americana and bluegrass-driven rhythms in an intimate listening room setting, built for toe-tapping and easy singalongs. Expect a warm, rootsy vibe with plenty of room to settle in or sway near the stage.

Late-night Americana and bluegrass-driven rhythms in an intimate listening room setting, built for toe-tapping and easy singalongs. Expect a warm, rootsy vibe with plenty of room to settle in or sway near the stage.
Late-night Americana and bluegrass-driven rhythms in an intimate listening room setting, built for toe-tapping and easy singalongs. Expect a warm, rootsy vibe with plenty of room to settle in or sway near the stage.

An intimate listening-room concert centers on MAMA, creating a close-up live performance atmosphere for music fans seeking a night out in Black Mountain.

An intimate listening-room concert centers on MAMA, creating a close-up live performance atmosphere for music fans seeking a night out in Black Mountain.
An intimate listening-room concert centers on MAMA, creating a close-up live performance atmosphere for music fans seeking a night out in Black Mountain.

Raw, tradition-rooted blues takes over the room with an early stripped back acoustic circle jam followed by a plugged in stage jam that turns up the volume. Built for community musicians and listeners who want an authentic, rootsy night out.

Raw, tradition-rooted blues takes over the room with an early stripped back acoustic circle jam followed by a plugged in stage jam that turns up the volume. Built for community musicians and listeners who want an authentic, rootsy night out.
Raw, tradition-rooted blues takes over the room with an early stripped back acoustic circle jam followed by a plugged in stage jam that turns up the volume. Built for community musicians and listeners who want an authentic, rootsy night out.

A laid-back evening where poets, singer songwriters, and comedians rotate through short sets in a downtown taproom. Sip craft beer while cheering on local talent or step up to the mic yourself.

A laid-back evening where poets, singer songwriters, and comedians rotate through short sets in a downtown taproom. Sip craft beer while cheering on local talent or step up to the mic yourself.
A laid-back evening where poets, singer songwriters, and comedians rotate through short sets in a downtown taproom. Sip craft beer while cheering on local talent or step up to the mic yourself.

Raw, rootsy blues jam night that starts as a stripped back front porch acoustic circle before turning up into a plugged in stage jam. A community driven, come play or listen atmosphere keeps classic blues traditions alive.

Raw, rootsy blues jam night that starts as a stripped back front porch acoustic circle before turning up into a plugged in stage jam. A community driven, come play or listen atmosphere keeps classic blues traditions alive.
Raw, rootsy blues jam night that starts as a stripped back front porch acoustic circle before turning up into a plugged in stage jam. A community driven, come play or listen atmosphere keeps classic blues traditions alive.

An evening concert set in an intimate Black Mountain listening room with a lively, bar-forward vibe. Expect a crowd-ready performance atmosphere suited for a night out with friends at a dedicated music venue.

An evening concert set in an intimate Black Mountain listening room with a lively, bar-forward vibe. Expect a crowd-ready performance atmosphere suited for a night out with friends at a dedicated music venue.
An evening concert set in an intimate Black Mountain listening room with a lively, bar-forward vibe. Expect a crowd-ready performance atmosphere suited for a night out with friends at a dedicated music venue.

Celtic-rooted Carolina folk tunes led by singer songwriter Hannah Flowers in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect lyrical storytelling, warm acoustic textures, and a cozy seated show vibe at a Black Mountain venue.

Celtic-rooted Carolina folk tunes led by singer songwriter Hannah Flowers in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect lyrical storytelling, warm acoustic textures, and a cozy seated show vibe at a Black Mountain venue.
Celtic-rooted Carolina folk tunes led by singer songwriter Hannah Flowers in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect lyrical storytelling, warm acoustic textures, and a cozy seated show vibe at a Black Mountain venue.

A late-night Legacy Series performance blending Americana and soul grooves with warm vocal harmonies and rootsy rhythm section energy. Expect an intimate listening-room vibe with a bar-forward, after-hours crowd in Black Mountain.

A late-night Legacy Series performance blending Americana and soul grooves with warm vocal harmonies and rootsy rhythm section energy. Expect an intimate listening-room vibe with a bar-forward, after-hours crowd in Black Mountain.
A late-night Legacy Series performance blending Americana and soul grooves with warm vocal harmonies and rootsy rhythm section energy. Expect an intimate listening-room vibe with a bar-forward, after-hours crowd in Black Mountain.

A weekly all-arts open mic where poets, musicians, comedians, and storytellers trade the spotlight in a lively brewery taproom. Expect rotating performances, casual crowd energy, and an easy way to meet Asheville creatives over pints.

A weekly all-arts open mic where poets, musicians, comedians, and storytellers trade the spotlight in a lively brewery taproom. Expect rotating performances, casual crowd energy, and an easy way to meet Asheville creatives over pints.
A weekly all-arts open mic where poets, musicians, comedians, and storytellers trade the spotlight in a lively brewery taproom. Expect rotating performances, casual crowd energy, and an easy way to meet Asheville creatives over pints.

Pint-in-hand singalong night blending classic hymns and rootsy acoustic accompaniment in a warm brewpub setting. A communal, late-night vibe where voices rise together over clinking glasses.

Pint-in-hand singalong night blending classic hymns and rootsy acoustic accompaniment in a warm brewpub setting. A communal, late-night vibe where voices rise together over clinking glasses.
Pint-in-hand singalong night blending classic hymns and rootsy acoustic accompaniment in a warm brewpub setting. A communal, late-night vibe where voices rise together over clinking glasses.
