Open Mic Night at the White Horse
Acoustic and electric 15-minute sets of original songs, covers, piano, and guitar in an intimate Black Mountain barroom; up-and-coming songwriters and surprise performers take three-song spots for varied, low-key live music.
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Varied 15 minute acoustic and piano sets by emerging songwriters and local performers, mixing original songs, covers, and surprise pieces in a cozy tavern atmosphere that welcomes both players and attentive listeners.
Varied 15 minute acoustic and piano sets by emerging songwriters and local performers, mixing original songs, covers, and surprise pieces in a cozy tavern atmosphere that welcomes both players and attentive listeners.
Varied 15 minute acoustic and piano sets by emerging songwriters and local performers, mixing original songs, covers, and surprise pieces in a cozy tavern atmosphere that welcomes both players and attentive listeners.

Gritty, communal blues jam with electric guitar, harmonica, and shuffle grooves in a cozy Black Mountain tavern; walk up musicians and audiences share rotating sets, from beginners learning licks to seasoned soloists trading riffs.

Gritty, communal blues jam with electric guitar, harmonica, and shuffle grooves in a cozy Black Mountain tavern; walk up musicians and audiences share rotating sets, from beginners learning licks to seasoned soloists trading riffs.
Gritty, communal blues jam with electric guitar, harmonica, and shuffle grooves in a cozy Black Mountain tavern; walk up musicians and audiences share rotating sets, from beginners learning licks to seasoned soloists trading riffs.
Loose, late night blues jam emphasizing gritty electric guitar, harmonica, and slide licks; drop in musicians and listeners mingle in a relaxed tavern setting for spontaneous covers, improvisation, and community driven groove.
Loose, late night blues jam emphasizing gritty electric guitar, harmonica, and slide licks; drop in musicians and listeners mingle in a relaxed tavern setting for spontaneous covers, improvisation, and community driven groove.
Loose, late night blues jam emphasizing gritty electric guitar, harmonica, and slide licks; drop in musicians and listeners mingle in a relaxed tavern setting for spontaneous covers, improvisation, and community driven groove.

Tight, intimate acoustic performance by indie songwriter Skribe at the cozy White Horse listening room, blending reflective lyrics and warm fingerpicked guitar in a close-up, low-lit set.

Tight, intimate acoustic performance by indie songwriter Skribe at the cozy White Horse listening room, blending reflective lyrics and warm fingerpicked guitar in a close-up, low-lit set.
Tight, intimate acoustic performance by indie songwriter Skribe at the cozy White Horse listening room, blending reflective lyrics and warm fingerpicked guitar in a close-up, low-lit set.

Intimate evening of Appalachian rooted folk and original songwriting with warm vocal harmonies and acoustic guitar, inviting close listening audience connection in a cozy small stage listening room.

Intimate evening of Appalachian rooted folk and original songwriting with warm vocal harmonies and acoustic guitar, inviting close listening audience connection in a cozy small stage listening room.
Intimate evening of Appalachian rooted folk and original songwriting with warm vocal harmonies and acoustic guitar, inviting close listening audience connection in a cozy small stage listening room.

Welcoming open stage for poets, comedians, musicians, and first-time performers to try original poetry, jokes, and songs in an intimate, community focused night that prizes creativity, courage, and attentive audience listening.

Welcoming open stage for poets, comedians, musicians, and first-time performers to try original poetry, jokes, and songs in an intimate, community focused night that prizes creativity, courage, and attentive audience listening.
Welcoming open stage for poets, comedians, musicians, and first-time performers to try original poetry, jokes, and songs in an intimate, community focused night that prizes creativity, courage, and attentive audience listening.

Lilting Appalachian folk and singer songwriter tunes driven by warm fingerpicked guitar, harmony vocals, and rootsy storytelling. Audience gathers in a cozy listening room for close up acoustic performances and communal low lit evenings.

Lilting Appalachian folk and singer songwriter tunes driven by warm fingerpicked guitar, harmony vocals, and rootsy storytelling. Audience gathers in a cozy listening room for close up acoustic performances and communal low lit evenings.
Lilting Appalachian folk and singer songwriter tunes driven by warm fingerpicked guitar, harmony vocals, and rootsy storytelling. Audience gathers in a cozy listening room for close up acoustic performances and communal low lit evenings.

High energy bluegrass sets steeped in Appalachian tradition, driven by banjo, fiddle, and tight string band harmonies. Expect toe-tapping rhythms and a warm, intimate Black Mountain taproom atmosphere.

High energy bluegrass sets steeped in Appalachian tradition, driven by banjo, fiddle, and tight string band harmonies. Expect toe-tapping rhythms and a warm, intimate Black Mountain taproom atmosphere.
High energy bluegrass sets steeped in Appalachian tradition, driven by banjo, fiddle, and tight string band harmonies. Expect toe-tapping rhythms and a warm, intimate Black Mountain taproom atmosphere.

Round-robin of jigs, reels, and hornpipes led by fiddles, tin whistles, bodhrán, and acoustic guitar in a cozy pub room; drop in musicians and listeners encouraged for informal communal Irish tunes.

Round-robin of jigs, reels, and hornpipes led by fiddles, tin whistles, bodhrán, and acoustic guitar in a cozy pub room; drop in musicians and listeners encouraged for informal communal Irish tunes.
Round-robin of jigs, reels, and hornpipes led by fiddles, tin whistles, bodhrán, and acoustic guitar in a cozy pub room; drop in musicians and listeners encouraged for informal communal Irish tunes.
Late afternoon traditional Irish session of fiddles, tin whistle, and guitar with lively sing-alongs in a cozy pub atmosphere; free, drop-in community gatherings held twice monthly at 5pm.
Late afternoon traditional Irish session of fiddles, tin whistle, and guitar with lively sing-alongs in a cozy pub atmosphere; free, drop-in community gatherings held twice monthly at 5pm.
Late afternoon traditional Irish session of fiddles, tin whistle, and guitar with lively sing-alongs in a cozy pub atmosphere; free, drop-in community gatherings held twice monthly at 5pm.
Electric blues sets by Bill Mattocks and Peggy Ratusz kick off weekly Tuesday nights, then a rotating open jam invites players to perform up to three songs with a house backline.
Electric blues sets by Bill Mattocks and Peggy Ratusz kick off weekly Tuesday nights, then a rotating open jam invites players to perform up to three songs with a house backline.
Electric blues sets by Bill Mattocks and Peggy Ratusz kick off weekly Tuesday nights, then a rotating open jam invites players to perform up to three songs with a house backline.

Sunday-night spotlight for singers, poets, and storytellers in a supportive, welcoming atmosphere; performers sign up at 6pm to share acoustic, spoken-word, or experimental pieces in an intimate barroom setting.

Sunday-night spotlight for singers, poets, and storytellers in a supportive, welcoming atmosphere; performers sign up at 6pm to share acoustic, spoken-word, or experimental pieces in an intimate barroom setting.
Sunday-night spotlight for singers, poets, and storytellers in a supportive, welcoming atmosphere; performers sign up at 6pm to share acoustic, spoken-word, or experimental pieces in an intimate barroom setting.
Rootsy alt country and Americana sets blending storytelling vocals, pedal steel, twangy guitar, and driving rhythm. Intimate barroom atmosphere invites close listening, singalongs, and late-night community warmth.
Rootsy alt country and Americana sets blending storytelling vocals, pedal steel, twangy guitar, and driving rhythm. Intimate barroom atmosphere invites close listening, singalongs, and late-night community warmth.
Rootsy alt country and Americana sets blending storytelling vocals, pedal steel, twangy guitar, and driving rhythm. Intimate barroom atmosphere invites close listening, singalongs, and late-night community warmth.

Weekly taproom open jam at 6:30pm with rotating guest hosts and touring artists; instrumentalists and singers of all skill levels are welcome to sit in for a free, community driven evening of collaborative music.

Weekly taproom open jam at 6:30pm with rotating guest hosts and touring artists; instrumentalists and singers of all skill levels are welcome to sit in for a free, community driven evening of collaborative music.
Weekly taproom open jam at 6:30pm with rotating guest hosts and touring artists; instrumentalists and singers of all skill levels are welcome to sit in for a free, community driven evening of collaborative music.

Rowdy, dance friendly Celtic sets of jigs, reels, and ballads bring traditional Irish tunes to an intimate tavern setting, ideal for foot-stomping, singalongs, and ceilidh style dancing.

Rowdy, dance friendly Celtic sets of jigs, reels, and ballads bring traditional Irish tunes to an intimate tavern setting, ideal for foot-stomping, singalongs, and ceilidh style dancing.
Rowdy, dance friendly Celtic sets of jigs, reels, and ballads bring traditional Irish tunes to an intimate tavern setting, ideal for foot-stomping, singalongs, and ceilidh style dancing.

Taproom open-jam at Pisgah Brewing’s stage invites musicians of all skill levels to sit in for a free, community-focused Sunday night jam featuring rotating guest hosts and occasional touring artists, starting at 6:30pm.

Taproom open-jam at Pisgah Brewing’s stage invites musicians of all skill levels to sit in for a free, community-focused Sunday night jam featuring rotating guest hosts and occasional touring artists, starting at 6:30pm.
Taproom open-jam at Pisgah Brewing’s stage invites musicians of all skill levels to sit in for a free, community-focused Sunday night jam featuring rotating guest hosts and occasional touring artists, starting at 6:30pm.

Intimate late-night open mic hosted by Kodey in a low-lit kava lounge, welcoming acoustic musicians, poets, and storytellers to share originals and covers in a relaxed, supportive downtown Asheville atmosphere.

Intimate late-night open mic hosted by Kodey in a low-lit kava lounge, welcoming acoustic musicians, poets, and storytellers to share originals and covers in a relaxed, supportive downtown Asheville atmosphere.
Intimate late-night open mic hosted by Kodey in a low-lit kava lounge, welcoming acoustic musicians, poets, and storytellers to share originals and covers in a relaxed, supportive downtown Asheville atmosphere.
Warm-voiced folk storytelling woven around fingerpicked acoustic guitar and witty, narrative lyrics in an intimate listening-room setting, ideal for attentive audiences seeking rootsy, song-driven singer-songwriter performances.
Warm-voiced folk storytelling woven around fingerpicked acoustic guitar and witty, narrative lyrics in an intimate listening-room setting, ideal for attentive audiences seeking rootsy, song-driven singer-songwriter performances.
Warm-voiced folk storytelling woven around fingerpicked acoustic guitar and witty, narrative lyrics in an intimate listening-room setting, ideal for attentive audiences seeking rootsy, song-driven singer-songwriter performances.

Soulful Americana songs by an award winning songwriter braided with expressive fiddle in an intimate listening room, creating quiet, attentive evenings of lyrical storytelling and old-time influenced melodies.

Soulful Americana songs by an award winning songwriter braided with expressive fiddle in an intimate listening room, creating quiet, attentive evenings of lyrical storytelling and old-time influenced melodies.
Soulful Americana songs by an award winning songwriter braided with expressive fiddle in an intimate listening room, creating quiet, attentive evenings of lyrical storytelling and old-time influenced melodies.

Spotlight on outstanding regional vocalists and unca faculty jazz artists backed by tight small ensembles, with guest soloists delivering intimate vocal jazz arrangements and improvisational interplay.

Spotlight on outstanding regional vocalists and unca faculty jazz artists backed by tight small ensembles, with guest soloists delivering intimate vocal jazz arrangements and improvisational interplay.
Spotlight on outstanding regional vocalists and unca faculty jazz artists backed by tight small ensembles, with guest soloists delivering intimate vocal jazz arrangements and improvisational interplay.