
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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Emerging singer songwriters and instrumentalists deliver raw original songs, covers, and piano or guitar numbers, sometimes surprising the room; each performer gets 15 minutes or up to three songs in a cozy listening room atmosphere.

Emerging singer songwriters and instrumentalists deliver raw original songs, covers, and piano or guitar numbers, sometimes surprising the room; each performer gets 15 minutes or up to three songs in a cozy listening room atmosphere.
Emerging singer songwriters and instrumentalists deliver raw original songs, covers, and piano or guitar numbers, sometimes surprising the room; each performer gets 15 minutes or up to three songs in a cozy listening room atmosphere.

Cozy neighborhood bar hosts an open mic night for acoustic guitars, storytelling, and spoken word; performers sign up on arrival while a supportive crowd fuels intimate evening showcases of local talent.

Cozy neighborhood bar hosts an open mic night for acoustic guitars, storytelling, and spoken word; performers sign up on arrival while a supportive crowd fuels intimate evening showcases of local talent.
Cozy neighborhood bar hosts an open mic night for acoustic guitars, storytelling, and spoken word; performers sign up on arrival while a supportive crowd fuels intimate evening showcases of local talent.

Greasy electric and acoustic blues—fingerpicked leads, harmonica wails, and slide guitar—fill a cozy barroom jam where local players and walk in musicians trade licks and back up singers in a loose, late night set.

Greasy electric and acoustic blues—fingerpicked leads, harmonica wails, and slide guitar—fill a cozy barroom jam where local players and walk in musicians trade licks and back up singers in a loose, late night set.
Greasy electric and acoustic blues—fingerpicked leads, harmonica wails, and slide guitar—fill a cozy barroom jam where local players and walk in musicians trade licks and back up singers in a loose, late night set.

A traditional Irish pub session brings together rotating players for lively reels and jigs in a cozy bar setting. Held twice monthly on second and fourth Wednesdays, it’s a late evening hang for listeners and musicians alike.

A traditional Irish pub session brings together rotating players for lively reels and jigs in a cozy bar setting. Held twice monthly on second and fourth Wednesdays, it’s a late evening hang for listeners and musicians alike.
A traditional Irish pub session brings together rotating players for lively reels and jigs in a cozy bar setting. Held twice monthly on second and fourth Wednesdays, it’s a late evening hang for listeners and musicians alike.

Virtuosic acoustic fingerstyle guitar with fast runs, percussive taps, and melodic arrangements in a cozy listening-room bar setting. A late-night set suited for fans of instrumental songwriting and technical guitar work.

Virtuosic acoustic fingerstyle guitar with fast runs, percussive taps, and melodic arrangements in a cozy listening-room bar setting. A late-night set suited for fans of instrumental songwriting and technical guitar work.
Virtuosic acoustic fingerstyle guitar with fast runs, percussive taps, and melodic arrangements in a cozy listening-room bar setting. A late-night set suited for fans of instrumental songwriting and technical guitar work.

A free Sunday-night open jam on the taproom stage where any musician can sit in as rotating special guests lead the set. Expect drop-in collaboration alongside touring artists in a laid-back brewery crowd.

A free Sunday-night open jam on the taproom stage where any musician can sit in as rotating special guests lead the set. Expect drop-in collaboration alongside touring artists in a laid-back brewery crowd.
A free Sunday-night open jam on the taproom stage where any musician can sit in as rotating special guests lead the set. Expect drop-in collaboration alongside touring artists in a laid-back brewery crowd.

Low-lit kava-bar nights host intimate spoken-word and poetry performances with 5- and 10-minute sign-up slots starting at 8 p.m., cultivating an inclusive, long-running Asheville community of writers and performers.

Low-lit kava-bar nights host intimate spoken-word and poetry performances with 5- and 10-minute sign-up slots starting at 8 p.m., cultivating an inclusive, long-running Asheville community of writers and performers.
Low-lit kava-bar nights host intimate spoken-word and poetry performances with 5- and 10-minute sign-up slots starting at 8 p.m., cultivating an inclusive, long-running Asheville community of writers and performers.

A weekly Sunday-night open jam in a brewery taproom, led by rotating special guests and shaped by whoever jumps in. Bring an instrument or just listen as local players trade songs and improvise together.

A weekly Sunday-night open jam in a brewery taproom, led by rotating special guests and shaped by whoever jumps in. Bring an instrument or just listen as local players trade songs and improvise together.
A weekly Sunday-night open jam in a brewery taproom, led by rotating special guests and shaped by whoever jumps in. Bring an instrument or just listen as local players trade songs and improvise together.

Indie Appalachian folk songs led by classically trained songwriter Tina Collins, performed in a tight trio format with intimate harmonies and acoustic textures. Late evening set in a brewery taproom atmosphere in Black Mountain.

Indie Appalachian folk songs led by classically trained songwriter Tina Collins, performed in a tight trio format with intimate harmonies and acoustic textures. Late evening set in a brewery taproom atmosphere in Black Mountain.
Indie Appalachian folk songs led by classically trained songwriter Tina Collins, performed in a tight trio format with intimate harmonies and acoustic textures. Late evening set in a brewery taproom atmosphere in Black Mountain.

A welcoming late-night open stage for original poetry, stand-up bits, and singalong-ready songs, with room for first-timers and seasoned performers alike. Expect an encouraging, community-forward crowd at Energetic Experiences.

A welcoming late-night open stage for original poetry, stand-up bits, and singalong-ready songs, with room for first-timers and seasoned performers alike. Expect an encouraging, community-forward crowd at Energetic Experiences.
A welcoming late-night open stage for original poetry, stand-up bits, and singalong-ready songs, with room for first-timers and seasoned performers alike. Expect an encouraging, community-forward crowd at Energetic Experiences.

Casual open mic in a downtown kava lounge with Kodey hosting a rotating lineup of performances. Expect low-key nightlife energy and a welcoming stage for first-timers and regulars alike.

Casual open mic in a downtown kava lounge with Kodey hosting a rotating lineup of performances. Expect low-key nightlife energy and a welcoming stage for first-timers and regulars alike.
Casual open mic in a downtown kava lounge with Kodey hosting a rotating lineup of performances. Expect low-key nightlife energy and a welcoming stage for first-timers and regulars alike.

Five-minute original pieces across storytelling, music, poetry, comedy, literature, and dance fill an intimate parlor on First Sundays, inviting performers and audience to celebrate Asheville's local arts community.

Five-minute original pieces across storytelling, music, poetry, comedy, literature, and dance fill an intimate parlor on First Sundays, inviting performers and audience to celebrate Asheville's local arts community.
Five-minute original pieces across storytelling, music, poetry, comedy, literature, and dance fill an intimate parlor on First Sundays, inviting performers and audience to celebrate Asheville's local arts community.

A tight house-band set warms up the room before the night turns into an open jam where musicians cycle in for spontaneous collaborations. Expect a late-night, bar-style crowd and an anything-can-happen stage vibe.

A tight house-band set warms up the room before the night turns into an open jam where musicians cycle in for spontaneous collaborations. Expect a late-night, bar-style crowd and an anything-can-happen stage vibe.
A tight house-band set warms up the room before the night turns into an open jam where musicians cycle in for spontaneous collaborations. Expect a late-night, bar-style crowd and an anything-can-happen stage vibe.

Unplugged bluegrass jam each Tuesday at 6pm in Pisgah Brewing's Black Mountain taproom (moves to the patio on nicer days), where players of all levels bring instruments for communal acoustic picking.

Unplugged bluegrass jam each Tuesday at 6pm in Pisgah Brewing's Black Mountain taproom (moves to the patio on nicer days), where players of all levels bring instruments for communal acoustic picking.
Unplugged bluegrass jam each Tuesday at 6pm in Pisgah Brewing's Black Mountain taproom (moves to the patio on nicer days), where players of all levels bring instruments for communal acoustic picking.

Late-night live sets in a lively bar setting with an upbeat, social crowd. Expect a casual hangout vibe suited for drinks, dancing, and discovering local Asheville musicians.

Late-night live sets in a lively bar setting with an upbeat, social crowd. Expect a casual hangout vibe suited for drinks, dancing, and discovering local Asheville musicians.
Late-night live sets in a lively bar setting with an upbeat, social crowd. Expect a casual hangout vibe suited for drinks, dancing, and discovering local Asheville musicians.

Intimate taproom open mic spotlighting singer-songwriters and acoustic sets; performers bring guitars, ukuleles, and originals to play for a warm, welcoming crowd while patrons enjoy local brews.

Intimate taproom open mic spotlighting singer-songwriters and acoustic sets; performers bring guitars, ukuleles, and originals to play for a warm, welcoming crowd while patrons enjoy local brews.
Intimate taproom open mic spotlighting singer-songwriters and acoustic sets; performers bring guitars, ukuleles, and originals to play for a warm, welcoming crowd while patrons enjoy local brews.

Late-night sets in a brewpub taproom pair live tunes with fresh-poured house beers and a lively bar crowd. Expect an easygoing hangout vibe that blends music, pints, and Asheville nightlife.

Late-night sets in a brewpub taproom pair live tunes with fresh-poured house beers and a lively bar crowd. Expect an easygoing hangout vibe that blends music, pints, and Asheville nightlife.
Late-night sets in a brewpub taproom pair live tunes with fresh-poured house beers and a lively bar crowd. Expect an easygoing hangout vibe that blends music, pints, and Asheville nightlife.

Late-night open mic in a cozy kava bar where locals rotate through short sets of music, comedy, and spoken word. A casual, supportive hang for first-timers and regulars to connect and try new material.

Late-night open mic in a cozy kava bar where locals rotate through short sets of music, comedy, and spoken word. A casual, supportive hang for first-timers and regulars to connect and try new material.
Late-night open mic in a cozy kava bar where locals rotate through short sets of music, comedy, and spoken word. A casual, supportive hang for first-timers and regulars to connect and try new material.

Late-night open-mic laughs in a quirky West Asheville bar setting, where local comics test fresh bits and crowd banter keeps the room rowdy. Expect anything-goes sets, surprise punchlines, and a DIY freakshow vibe.

Late-night open-mic laughs in a quirky West Asheville bar setting, where local comics test fresh bits and crowd banter keeps the room rowdy. Expect anything-goes sets, surprise punchlines, and a DIY freakshow vibe.
Late-night open-mic laughs in a quirky West Asheville bar setting, where local comics test fresh bits and crowd banter keeps the room rowdy. Expect anything-goes sets, surprise punchlines, and a DIY freakshow vibe.

Downtown brewery open mic with Tony Willingham hosting, starting with performer sign-ups at 6:30 PM and sets kicking off at 7:30 PM. Expect a casual evening of rotating local talent in a taproom setting.

Downtown brewery open mic with Tony Willingham hosting, starting with performer sign-ups at 6:30 PM and sets kicking off at 7:30 PM. Expect a casual evening of rotating local talent in a taproom setting.
Downtown brewery open mic with Tony Willingham hosting, starting with performer sign-ups at 6:30 PM and sets kicking off at 7:30 PM. Expect a casual evening of rotating local talent in a taproom setting.