Saddle & Song Country Music Festival
Country music moves from Nashville style vocal harmonies and powerhouse country rock to Appalachian roots, with performances by regional artists and an afternoon of participatory line dancing.
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A roots-focused blues gathering moves from a stripped-back, front-porch acoustic circle into an amplified stage jam, inviting musicians and listeners to share raw, traditional sounds and community connection.
A roots-focused blues gathering moves from a stripped-back, front-porch acoustic circle into an amplified stage jam, inviting musicians and listeners to share raw, traditional sounds and community connection.
A roots-focused blues gathering moves from a stripped-back, front-porch acoustic circle into an amplified stage jam, inviting musicians and listeners to share raw, traditional sounds and community connection.
A participatory bluegrass jam anchored by the Jacktown Ramblers sound—driving banjo rolls, fiddle leads, and tight three part harmonies. Pickers and listeners gather for an informal, community minded late night session.
A participatory bluegrass jam anchored by the Jacktown Ramblers sound—driving banjo rolls, fiddle leads, and tight three part harmonies. Pickers and listeners gather for an informal, community minded late night session.
A participatory bluegrass jam anchored by the Jacktown Ramblers sound—driving banjo rolls, fiddle leads, and tight three part harmonies. Pickers and listeners gather for an informal, community minded late night session.
Irish Session
MoreTraditional Irish session tunes create a convivial pub atmosphere, with musicians gathering for lively acoustic playing and listeners settling in for an informal evening of Celtic music and community.
Traditional Irish session tunes create a convivial pub atmosphere, with musicians gathering for lively acoustic playing and listeners settling in for an informal evening of Celtic music and community.
Traditional Irish session tunes create a convivial pub atmosphere, with musicians gathering for lively acoustic playing and listeners settling in for an informal evening of Celtic music and community.
Rich sibling harmonies weave Appalachian roots with Americana, folk, and Celtic influences. Original songs and heartfelt storytelling bring a warm, tradition-minded sound to the stage.
Rich sibling harmonies weave Appalachian roots with Americana, folk, and Celtic influences. Original songs and heartfelt storytelling bring a warm, tradition-minded sound to the stage.
Rich sibling harmonies weave Appalachian roots with Americana, folk, and Celtic influences. Original songs and heartfelt storytelling bring a warm, tradition-minded sound to 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.
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.
Linda Ronstadt’s beloved hits come alive in rich vocal harmonies, backed by guitar, piano, bass, and drums. Personal stories trace the celebrated singer’s influential career.
Linda Ronstadt’s beloved hits come alive in rich vocal harmonies, backed by guitar, piano, bass, and drums. Personal stories trace the celebrated singer’s influential career.
Linda Ronstadt’s beloved hits come alive in rich vocal harmonies, backed by guitar, piano, bass, and drums. Personal stories trace the celebrated singer’s influential career.
A high-voltage electric ensemble brings a bold, soulful edge to an intimate mountain music room, with choir-sized harmonies and a spirited live-band atmosphere for an evening of amplified performance.
A high-voltage electric ensemble brings a bold, soulful edge to an intimate mountain music room, with choir-sized harmonies and a spirited live-band atmosphere for an evening of amplified performance.
A high-voltage electric ensemble brings a bold, soulful edge to an intimate mountain music room, with choir-sized harmonies and a spirited live-band atmosphere for an evening of amplified performance.
Amythyst Kiah
MoreSoulful 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.
Classic country shaped by Appalachian string music, gospel, and honky-tonk traditions meets energetic bluegrass, folk, rock, and Americana. Expect rootsy melodies and spirited mountain sounds from local musicians.
Classic country shaped by Appalachian string music, gospel, and honky-tonk traditions meets energetic bluegrass, folk, rock, and Americana. Expect rootsy melodies and spirited mountain sounds from local musicians.
Classic country shaped by Appalachian string music, gospel, and honky-tonk traditions meets energetic bluegrass, folk, rock, and Americana. Expect rootsy melodies and spirited mountain sounds from local musicians.
Student ensembles bring a semester of practice to the stage with energetic performances spanning rock, folk, jazz, and percussion. A spirited showcase of emerging musicians and diverse sounds.
Student ensembles bring a semester of practice to the stage with energetic performances spanning rock, folk, jazz, and percussion. A spirited showcase of emerging musicians and diverse sounds.
Student ensembles bring a semester of practice to the stage with energetic performances spanning rock, folk, jazz, and percussion. A spirited showcase of emerging musicians and diverse sounds.
MAMA
MoreAn 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.
Pulsing West African afro rhythm from the Diali Cissokho Trio, led by shimmering kora lines and tight hand percussion. An energetic roots-fusion set in an intimate listening-room style bar for a lively night out.
Pulsing West African afro rhythm from the Diali Cissokho Trio, led by shimmering kora lines and tight hand percussion. An energetic roots-fusion set in an intimate listening-room style bar for a lively night out.
Pulsing West African afro rhythm from the Diali Cissokho Trio, led by shimmering kora lines and tight hand percussion. An energetic roots-fusion set in an intimate listening-room style bar for a lively night out.
Swinging rhythms and spontaneous improvisation shape a collaborative jazz jam led by Bill Bares, bringing musicians and listeners together for an intimate night of live jazz in Black Mountain.
Swinging rhythms and spontaneous improvisation shape a collaborative jazz jam led by Bill Bares, bringing musicians and listeners together for an intimate night of live jazz in Black Mountain.
Swinging rhythms and spontaneous improvisation shape a collaborative jazz jam led by Bill Bares, bringing musicians and listeners together for an intimate night of live jazz in Black Mountain.
Smoky vocals and blues-infused guitar carry heartfelt songs blending Americana soul, rock, and indie folk. A festive performance pairs personal storytelling with a full band and special guests.
Smoky vocals and blues-infused guitar carry heartfelt songs blending Americana soul, rock, and indie folk. A festive performance pairs personal storytelling with a full band and special guests.
Smoky vocals and blues-infused guitar carry heartfelt songs blending Americana soul, rock, and indie folk. A festive performance pairs personal storytelling with a full band and special guests.
Open Mic
MoreA 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.
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.
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.
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.
Late-night tribute set recreating Steely Dan’s slick jazz rock grooves with tight ensemble playing and studio-polished arrangements. Expect a danceable, cocktail-lounge vibe in an intimate listening-room style venue.
Late-night tribute set recreating Steely Dan’s slick jazz rock grooves with tight ensemble playing and studio-polished arrangements. Expect a danceable, cocktail-lounge vibe in an intimate listening-room style venue.
Late-night tribute set recreating Steely Dan’s slick jazz rock grooves with tight ensemble playing and studio-polished arrangements. Expect a danceable, cocktail-lounge vibe in an intimate listening-room style 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.
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.
Seasonal jazz standards unfold during an open orchestra rehearsal, followed by a participatory jam where musicians can sit in. Expect festive favorites, from “Skating” to “Winter Wonderland.”
Seasonal jazz standards unfold during an open orchestra rehearsal, followed by a participatory jam where musicians can sit in. Expect festive favorites, from “Skating” to “Winter Wonderland.”
Seasonal jazz standards unfold during an open orchestra rehearsal, followed by a participatory jam where musicians can sit in. Expect festive favorites, from “Skating” to “Winter Wonderland.”
An open rehearsal by the Constellation Orchestra leads into an inclusive jazz jam, where local musicians can sit in for spontaneous standards, improvisation, and collaborative music-making.
An open rehearsal by the Constellation Orchestra leads into an inclusive jazz jam, where local musicians can sit in for spontaneous standards, improvisation, and collaborative music-making.
An open rehearsal by the Constellation Orchestra leads into an inclusive jazz jam, where local musicians can sit in for spontaneous standards, improvisation, and collaborative music-making.