
🌟 Saddle & Song Country Music Festival 🌟
Nashville-style three-part harmonies, powerhouse country vocals, country-rock, and Appalachian roots fill an afternoon of live performances. Line dancing adds a lively, participatory dose of Southern dance-floor energy.
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Celtic-rooted Carolina folk tunes led by singer songwriter Hannah Flowers in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect lyrical storytelling, warm acoustic textures, and a cozy seated show vibe at a Black Mountain venue.

Celtic-rooted Carolina folk tunes led by singer songwriter Hannah Flowers in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect lyrical storytelling, warm acoustic textures, and a cozy seated show vibe at a Black Mountain venue.
Celtic-rooted Carolina folk tunes led by singer songwriter Hannah Flowers in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect lyrical storytelling, warm acoustic textures, and a cozy seated show vibe at a Black Mountain venue.

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.

CSNY Tribute
MoreHarmony-rich renditions of Crosby Stills Nash and Young classics with acoustic guitars, electric leads, and era-defining folk rock storytelling. A late-night set in an intimate listening-room style venue built for close-up vocals.

Harmony-rich renditions of Crosby Stills Nash and Young classics with acoustic guitars, electric leads, and era-defining folk rock storytelling. A late-night set in an intimate listening-room style venue built for close-up vocals.
Harmony-rich renditions of Crosby Stills Nash and Young classics with acoustic guitars, electric leads, and era-defining folk rock storytelling. A late-night set in an intimate listening-room style venue built for close-up vocals.

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.

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.

Pulsing Afro rhythm night led by Adama Dembele and Drew Heller, driven by West African drumming and call and response grooves. Expect a high-energy dance floor vibe with participatory rhythms and communal movement.

Pulsing Afro rhythm night led by Adama Dembele and Drew Heller, driven by West African drumming and call and response grooves. Expect a high-energy dance floor vibe with participatory rhythms and communal movement.
Pulsing Afro rhythm night led by Adama Dembele and Drew Heller, driven by West African drumming and call and response grooves. Expect a high-energy dance floor vibe with participatory rhythms and communal movement.

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.

Polished Steely Dan tribute set with tight grooves, jazzy harmonies, and guitar solos that nod to 70s studio perfection. A late-night barroom concert vibe suited for dancing, cocktails, and diehard classic-rock fans.

Polished Steely Dan tribute set with tight grooves, jazzy harmonies, and guitar solos that nod to 70s studio perfection. A late-night barroom concert vibe suited for dancing, cocktails, and diehard classic-rock fans.
Polished Steely Dan tribute set with tight grooves, jazzy harmonies, and guitar solos that nod to 70s studio perfection. A late-night barroom concert vibe suited for dancing, cocktails, and diehard classic-rock fans.

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.

Tight Asheville-grown funk/fusion originals propelled by drums, punchy bass, guitar riffs and soaring saxophone in Pisgah Brewing’s cozy indoor taproom and deli, paired with their craft ales and casual late-night vibe.

Tight Asheville-grown funk/fusion originals propelled by drums, punchy bass, guitar riffs and soaring saxophone in Pisgah Brewing’s cozy indoor taproom and deli, paired with their craft ales and casual late-night vibe.
Tight Asheville-grown funk/fusion originals propelled by drums, punchy bass, guitar riffs and soaring saxophone in Pisgah Brewing’s cozy indoor taproom and deli, paired with their craft ales and casual late-night vibe.

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.

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.

A joyful anniversary gathering pairs live performances from Kellin Watson, Lillie Syracuse, Jane Kramer, and Ashley Heath with sweet treats and a close-knit celebration of Black Mountain’s music community.

A joyful anniversary gathering pairs live performances from Kellin Watson, Lillie Syracuse, Jane Kramer, and Ashley Heath with sweet treats and a close-knit celebration of Black Mountain’s music community.
A joyful anniversary gathering pairs live performances from Kellin Watson, Lillie Syracuse, Jane Kramer, and Ashley Heath with sweet treats and a close-knit celebration of Black Mountain’s music community.

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.
