
Open Mic Night at the White Horse
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.
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Late night open mic in a cozy barroom spotlighting acoustic sets and spoken word; casual, supportive crowd and a small stage for beginners and regulars to test new material.

Late night open mic in a cozy barroom spotlighting acoustic sets and spoken word; casual, supportive crowd and a small stage for beginners and regulars to test new material.
Late night open mic in a cozy barroom spotlighting acoustic sets and spoken word; casual, supportive crowd and a small stage for beginners and regulars to test new material.

A rotating lineup of up and coming performers takes the stage for 15 minute turns or three songs each, creating a fast-paced mix of styles. Expect a supportive, intimate listening-room vibe with fresh local talent.

A rotating lineup of up and coming performers takes the stage for 15 minute turns or three songs each, creating a fast-paced mix of styles. Expect a supportive, intimate listening-room vibe with fresh local talent.
A rotating lineup of up and coming performers takes the stage for 15 minute turns or three songs each, creating a fast-paced mix of styles. Expect a supportive, intimate listening-room vibe with fresh local talent.

Late-night local singer-songwriter set with intimate acoustic vibes in a cozy listening-room setting. Expect a relaxed crowd, close-up performances, and an easygoing hangout feel in Black Mountain.

Late-night local singer-songwriter set with intimate acoustic vibes in a cozy listening-room setting. Expect a relaxed crowd, close-up performances, and an easygoing hangout feel in Black Mountain.
Late-night local singer-songwriter set with intimate acoustic vibes in a cozy listening-room setting. Expect a relaxed crowd, close-up performances, and an easygoing hangout feel in Black Mountain.

Late-night blues jam energy with rotating players trading gritty solos and tight rhythm-section grooves in an intimate barroom setting. Expect improvisation, sit-ins from local musicians, and a lively, after-hours crowd.

Late-night blues jam energy with rotating players trading gritty solos and tight rhythm-section grooves in an intimate barroom setting. Expect improvisation, sit-ins from local musicians, and a lively, after-hours crowd.
Late-night blues jam energy with rotating players trading gritty solos and tight rhythm-section grooves in an intimate barroom setting. Expect improvisation, sit-ins from local musicians, and a lively, after-hours crowd.

A late-night fringe cabaret-style revival with a fast-moving mix of music and variety-show energy in an intimate Black Mountain listening room. Expect bold, theatrical stage moments and a rowdy, after-dark crowd.

A late-night fringe cabaret-style revival with a fast-moving mix of music and variety-show energy in an intimate Black Mountain listening room. Expect bold, theatrical stage moments and a rowdy, after-dark crowd.
A late-night fringe cabaret-style revival with a fast-moving mix of music and variety-show energy in an intimate Black Mountain listening room. Expect bold, theatrical stage moments and a rowdy, after-dark crowd.

A community-forward string showcase highlighting creative arrangements and boundary-pushing acoustic textures in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect rotating performers and a relaxed, artsy crowd at a Black Mountain music hall.

A community-forward string showcase highlighting creative arrangements and boundary-pushing acoustic textures in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect rotating performers and a relaxed, artsy crowd at a Black Mountain music hall.
A community-forward string showcase highlighting creative arrangements and boundary-pushing acoustic textures in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect rotating performers and a relaxed, artsy crowd at a Black Mountain music hall.

Late-night performance in an intimate listening-room setting, blending American roots textures and singer-songwriter storytelling. Ideal for a relaxed, after-hours crowd looking for close-up musicianship in Black Mountain.

Late-night performance in an intimate listening-room setting, blending American roots textures and singer-songwriter storytelling. Ideal for a relaxed, after-hours crowd looking for close-up musicianship in Black Mountain.
Late-night performance in an intimate listening-room setting, blending American roots textures and singer-songwriter storytelling. Ideal for a relaxed, after-hours crowd looking for close-up musicianship in Black Mountain.

Traditional Irish pub session with fast reels and jigs in a convivial taproom setting. Twice-monthly gathering on the second and fourth Wednesdays for musicians and listeners to mingle over shared tunes.

Traditional Irish pub session with fast reels and jigs in a convivial taproom setting. Twice-monthly gathering on the second and fourth Wednesdays for musicians and listeners to mingle over shared tunes.
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Late-night soul sets anchor a monthly legacy gathering honoring Kat Williams’ vision, with rotating artists and community-centered connection. A tribute-style session built to uplift and sustain regional soul voices in an intimate room.

Late-night soul sets anchor a monthly legacy gathering honoring Kat Williams’ vision, with rotating artists and community-centered connection. A tribute-style session built to uplift and sustain regional soul voices in an intimate room.
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A relaxed downtown brewery hang where singers, poets, and performers rotate through short sets between sips of craft beer. Come to support local talent or grab the mic and share your own material.

A relaxed downtown brewery hang where singers, poets, and performers rotate through short sets between sips of craft beer. Come to support local talent or grab the mic and share your own material.
A relaxed downtown brewery hang where singers, poets, and performers rotate through short sets between sips of craft beer. Come to support local talent or grab the mic and share your own material.

An open jam on the taproom stage where any musician can sit in alongside rotating special-guest hosts and touring artists. Expect a laid-back Sunday-night tradition with pints flowing and a welcoming, community-driven vibe.

An open jam on the taproom stage where any musician can sit in alongside rotating special-guest hosts and touring artists. Expect a laid-back Sunday-night tradition with pints flowing and a welcoming, community-driven vibe.
An open jam on the taproom stage where any musician can sit in alongside rotating special-guest hosts and touring artists. Expect a laid-back Sunday-night tradition with pints flowing and a welcoming, community-driven vibe.

An intimate late-night set centered on original compositions, performed by the Composers Room Trio with Dr. Bill Bares. Expect close-listening jazz interplay and a songwriter-minded vibe in a cozy venue setting.

An intimate late-night set centered on original compositions, performed by the Composers Room Trio with Dr. Bill Bares. Expect close-listening jazz interplay and a songwriter-minded vibe in a cozy venue setting.
An intimate late-night set centered on original compositions, performed by the Composers Room Trio with Dr. Bill Bares. Expect close-listening jazz interplay and a songwriter-minded vibe in a cozy venue setting.

Late-night indie rock set in an intimate listening-room style venue in Black Mountain. Expect high-energy guitar-driven songs, a lively bar crowd, and a relaxed mountain-town nightlife feel.

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All-star faculty string performances in an intimate listening-room setting, highlighting virtuosic fiddles, violins, cellos, and guitar-driven arrangements. Expect a polished concert vibe with rich harmonies and dynamic ensemble interplay.

All-star faculty string performances in an intimate listening-room setting, highlighting virtuosic fiddles, violins, cellos, and guitar-driven arrangements. Expect a polished concert vibe with rich harmonies and dynamic ensemble interplay.
All-star faculty string performances in an intimate listening-room setting, highlighting virtuosic fiddles, violins, cellos, and guitar-driven arrangements. Expect a polished concert vibe with rich harmonies and dynamic ensemble interplay.

Late-night live set at a Black Mountain listening-room style venue with a small-stage, up-close crowd energy. Expect indie-soul pop songwriting, warm vocals, and a danceable groove leaning into after-hours nightlife.

Late-night live set at a Black Mountain listening-room style venue with a small-stage, up-close crowd energy. Expect indie-soul pop songwriting, warm vocals, and a danceable groove leaning into after-hours nightlife.
Late-night live set at a Black Mountain listening-room style venue with a small-stage, up-close crowd energy. Expect indie-soul pop songwriting, warm vocals, and a danceable groove leaning into after-hours nightlife.

A late-night blues launch party with two powerhouse sets that kick off the 2026 Black Mountain Blues Experience. Expect a high-energy, community-forward night in an intimate listening-room venue with a festival preview vibe.

A late-night blues launch party with two powerhouse sets that kick off the 2026 Black Mountain Blues Experience. Expect a high-energy, community-forward night in an intimate listening-room venue with a festival preview vibe.
A late-night blues launch party with two powerhouse sets that kick off the 2026 Black Mountain Blues Experience. Expect a high-energy, community-forward night in an intimate listening-room venue with a festival preview vibe.

Unplugged bluegrass jam night with fiddles, banjos, and guitars trading tunes in a craft-beer taproom. Bring an instrument or listen in; all skill levels welcome, with patio pickin’ on nice evenings.

Unplugged bluegrass jam night with fiddles, banjos, and guitars trading tunes in a craft-beer taproom. Bring an instrument or listen in; all skill levels welcome, with patio pickin’ on nice evenings.
Unplugged bluegrass jam night with fiddles, banjos, and guitars trading tunes in a craft-beer taproom. Bring an instrument or listen in; all skill levels welcome, with patio pickin’ on nice evenings.

Sultry soul vocals and blues rock grooves land in a late-night set built for dancing and singalongs. Expect a tight band sound in an intimate listening-room style venue with a lively bar atmosphere.

Sultry soul vocals and blues rock grooves land in a late-night set built for dancing and singalongs. Expect a tight band sound in an intimate listening-room style venue with a lively bar atmosphere.
Sultry soul vocals and blues rock grooves land in a late-night set built for dancing and singalongs. Expect a tight band sound in an intimate listening-room style venue with a lively bar atmosphere.

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Late-night funk grooves drive a dance-forward set in an intimate mountain music room with bar energy. Expect tight rhythms, soulful vocals, and a crowd that leans into moving all night.
Late-night funk grooves drive a dance-forward set in an intimate mountain music room with bar energy. Expect tight rhythms, soulful vocals, and a crowd that leans into moving all night.

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Early-evening sign-ups lead into a rotating lineup of local performers in a downtown brewery bar setting. Expect a casual, come-and-go crowd as the mic opens for music, spoken word, and first-try sets.
Early-evening sign-ups lead into a rotating lineup of local performers in a downtown brewery bar setting. Expect a casual, come-and-go crowd as the mic opens for music, spoken word, and first-try sets.