
Open Mic Night at the White Horse
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.
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Low-lit legendary open mic showcasing singer-songwriters and surprise acts—original songs, covers, guitar and piano—each performer takes a 15 minute (or three-song) slot for intimate, up-and-coming talent.

Low-lit legendary open mic showcasing singer-songwriters and surprise acts—original songs, covers, guitar and piano—each performer takes a 15 minute (or three-song) slot for intimate, up-and-coming talent.
Low-lit legendary open mic showcasing singer-songwriters and surprise acts—original songs, covers, guitar and piano—each performer takes a 15 minute (or three-song) slot for intimate, up-and-coming 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.
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.

A late-night blues jam with rotating sit-ins, improvised solos, and a loose stage-first vibe in an intimate bar setting. Expect classic blues standards, crowd-friendly grooves, and plenty of local musician drop-ins.

A late-night blues jam with rotating sit-ins, improvised solos, and a loose stage-first vibe in an intimate bar setting. Expect classic blues standards, crowd-friendly grooves, and plenty of local musician drop-ins.
A late-night blues jam with rotating sit-ins, improvised solos, and a loose stage-first vibe in an intimate bar setting. Expect classic blues standards, crowd-friendly grooves, and plenty of local musician drop-ins.

Late-night jam session blending straight-ahead jazz standards with contemporary improvisation in an intimate listening-room setting. Rotating UNCA players and local guests trade solos, sit in, and build a communal stage vibe.

Late-night jam session blending straight-ahead jazz standards with contemporary improvisation in an intimate listening-room setting. Rotating UNCA players and local guests trade solos, sit in, and build a communal stage vibe.
Late-night jam session blending straight-ahead jazz standards with contemporary improvisation in an intimate listening-room setting. Rotating UNCA players and local guests trade solos, sit in, and build a communal stage vibe.

A welcoming, courage-building open stage for original poetry, stand-up bits, and songs, with room for brand-new ideas and first-timers. Come to perform or listen in a supportive community atmosphere.

A welcoming, courage-building open stage for original poetry, stand-up bits, and songs, with room for brand-new ideas and first-timers. Come to perform or listen in a supportive community atmosphere.
A welcoming, courage-building open stage for original poetry, stand-up bits, and songs, with room for brand-new ideas and first-timers. Come to perform or listen in a supportive community atmosphere.

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.

Unplugged bluegrass circle jam with fiddles, banjos, and guitars in a craft-beer taproom, moving to the patio on nice evenings. Bring an instrument or listen in on an all-levels community pick.

Unplugged bluegrass circle jam with fiddles, banjos, and guitars in a craft-beer taproom, moving to the patio on nice evenings. Bring an instrument or listen in on an all-levels community pick.
Unplugged bluegrass circle jam with fiddles, banjos, and guitars in a craft-beer taproom, moving to the patio on nice evenings. Bring an instrument or listen in on an all-levels community pick.

An open Sunday-night jam takes over the taproom stage, with rotating guest hosts and drop-in sit-ins welcome for any instrument. Expect a community hang with occasional touring artists and brewery pours, free to attend.

An open Sunday-night jam takes over the taproom stage, with rotating guest hosts and drop-in sit-ins welcome for any instrument. Expect a community hang with occasional touring artists and brewery pours, free to attend.
An open Sunday-night jam takes over the taproom stage, with rotating guest hosts and drop-in sit-ins welcome for any instrument. Expect a community hang with occasional touring artists and brewery pours, free to attend.

Irish traditional tunes flow in a pub-style session with fiddles, flutes, whistles, and bodhrán rhythms. A late-night, come-and-go vibe that welcomes listeners and capable players for lively reels and jigs.

Irish traditional tunes flow in a pub-style session with fiddles, flutes, whistles, and bodhrán rhythms. A late-night, come-and-go vibe that welcomes listeners and capable players for lively reels and jigs.
Irish traditional tunes flow in a pub-style session with fiddles, flutes, whistles, and bodhrán rhythms. A late-night, come-and-go vibe that welcomes listeners and capable players for lively reels and jigs.

Asheville’s longest-running open mic invites poets, storytellers, and other creatives to take the mic in a relaxed kava lounge setting. Sign-up starts at 8 p.m. for 5- or 10-minute spots.

Asheville’s longest-running open mic invites poets, storytellers, and other creatives to take the mic in a relaxed kava lounge setting. Sign-up starts at 8 p.m. for 5- or 10-minute spots.
Asheville’s longest-running open mic invites poets, storytellers, and other creatives to take the mic in a relaxed kava lounge setting. Sign-up starts at 8 p.m. for 5- or 10-minute spots.

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.

Singers and songwriters trade turns onstage with guitars and other bring-your-own instruments in a friendly brewery taproom. Late-night sets lean intimate and community-driven, with plenty of room for first-timers and regulars.

Singers and songwriters trade turns onstage with guitars and other bring-your-own instruments in a friendly brewery taproom. Late-night sets lean intimate and community-driven, with plenty of room for first-timers and regulars.
Singers and songwriters trade turns onstage with guitars and other bring-your-own instruments in a friendly brewery taproom. Late-night sets lean intimate and community-driven, with plenty of room for first-timers and regulars.

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 laid-back late-night open mic hosted by Kodey inside a downtown kava lounge. Expect a casual rotation of performers sharing songs, poetry, and short sets in an intimate social setting.

A laid-back late-night open mic hosted by Kodey inside a downtown kava lounge. Expect a casual rotation of performers sharing songs, poetry, and short sets in an intimate social setting.
A laid-back late-night open mic hosted by Kodey inside a downtown kava lounge. Expect a casual rotation of performers sharing songs, poetry, and short sets in an intimate social setting.

A casual downtown taproom open mic night hosted by Tony Willingham, with a 6:30 pm sign-up list and performances kicking off at 7:30. Expect rotating local acts in a craft-beer bar setting.

A casual downtown taproom open mic night hosted by Tony Willingham, with a 6:30 pm sign-up list and performances kicking off at 7:30. Expect rotating local acts in a craft-beer bar setting.
A casual downtown taproom open mic night hosted by Tony Willingham, with a 6:30 pm sign-up list and performances kicking off at 7:30. Expect rotating local acts in a craft-beer bar setting.

Late night literary open mic of raw spoken word poetry and short story readings in a cozy pub setting, with intimate mic time and casual bar service for a receptive crowd.

Late night literary open mic of raw spoken word poetry and short story readings in a cozy pub setting, with intimate mic time and casual bar service for a receptive crowd.
Late night literary open mic of raw spoken word poetry and short story readings in a cozy pub setting, with intimate mic time and casual bar service for a receptive crowd.

Anything-goes open mic night in a quirky West Asheville room where local comics test fresh bits, weird characters, and experimental jokes. Expect a loose late-night crowd and unpredictable, high-energy sets.

Anything-goes open mic night in a quirky West Asheville room where local comics test fresh bits, weird characters, and experimental jokes. Expect a loose late-night crowd and unpredictable, high-energy sets.
Anything-goes open mic night in a quirky West Asheville room where local comics test fresh bits, weird characters, and experimental jokes. Expect a loose late-night crowd and unpredictable, high-energy sets.

An all-arts open mic where musicians, poets, comedians, and other creatives rotate through short sets in a casual, community-powered showcase. Expect an unpredictable mix of original work, spontaneous collaboration, and supportive crowd energy.

An all-arts open mic where musicians, poets, comedians, and other creatives rotate through short sets in a casual, community-powered showcase. Expect an unpredictable mix of original work, spontaneous collaboration, and supportive crowd energy.
An all-arts open mic where musicians, poets, comedians, and other creatives rotate through short sets in a casual, community-powered showcase. Expect an unpredictable mix of original work, spontaneous collaboration, and supportive crowd energy.

Low-key stage time at a cozy kava bar where singers, poets, comedians, and storytellers rotate through short sets. A friendly late-night hang for trying new material and meeting local creatives in Weaverville.

Low-key stage time at a cozy kava bar where singers, poets, comedians, and storytellers rotate through short sets. A friendly late-night hang for trying new material and meeting local creatives in Weaverville.
Low-key stage time at a cozy kava bar where singers, poets, comedians, and storytellers rotate through short sets. A friendly late-night hang for trying new material and meeting local creatives in Weaverville.

Sunday night spotlight time in a laid-back bar setting with a supportive crowd cheering on music, comedy, poetry, and whatever talents step up to the mic. Sign-ups start at 6pm for a casual, community-forward showcase.

Sunday night spotlight time in a laid-back bar setting with a supportive crowd cheering on music, comedy, poetry, and whatever talents step up to the mic. Sign-ups start at 6pm for a casual, community-forward showcase.
Sunday night spotlight time in a laid-back bar setting with a supportive crowd cheering on music, comedy, poetry, and whatever talents step up to the mic. Sign-ups start at 6pm for a casual, community-forward showcase.