
Shakedown Sunday's
House band sets the groove before an open jam at Asheville Music Hall, inviting local musicians and listeners into an improvisational, community driven late night session in an intimate downtown club room.
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Tight house band grooves lay a rhythmic foundation before the floor opens to a loose late-night pickup jam, inviting seasoned players and curious newcomers into improvisational blues, rock, and roots riffs.

Tight house band grooves lay a rhythmic foundation before the floor opens to a loose late-night pickup jam, inviting seasoned players and curious newcomers into improvisational blues, rock, and roots riffs.
Tight house band grooves lay a rhythmic foundation before the floor opens to a loose late-night pickup jam, inviting seasoned players and curious newcomers into improvisational blues, rock, and roots riffs.

Taproom open-jam at Pisgah Brewing’s stage invites musicians of all skill levels to sit in for a free, community-focused Sunday night jam featuring rotating guest hosts and occasional touring artists, starting at 6:30pm.

Taproom open-jam at Pisgah Brewing’s stage invites musicians of all skill levels to sit in for a free, community-focused Sunday night jam featuring rotating guest hosts and occasional touring artists, starting at 6:30pm.
Taproom open-jam at Pisgah Brewing’s stage invites musicians of all skill levels to sit in for a free, community-focused Sunday night jam featuring rotating guest hosts and occasional touring artists, starting at 6:30pm.

Rotating special guests host an open jam in Pisgah Brewing Co.'s taproom Sunday evenings, welcoming musicians of all levels for casual acoustic and electric sets in a relaxed, pint-friendly atmosphere.

Rotating special guests host an open jam in Pisgah Brewing Co.'s taproom Sunday evenings, welcoming musicians of all levels for casual acoustic and electric sets in a relaxed, pint-friendly atmosphere.
Rotating special guests host an open jam in Pisgah Brewing Co.'s taproom Sunday evenings, welcoming musicians of all levels for casual acoustic and electric sets in a relaxed, pint-friendly atmosphere.

Weekly taproom open jam at 6:30pm with rotating guest hosts and touring artists; instrumentalists and singers of all skill levels are welcome to sit in for a free, community driven evening of collaborative music.

Weekly taproom open jam at 6:30pm with rotating guest hosts and touring artists; instrumentalists and singers of all skill levels are welcome to sit in for a free, community driven evening of collaborative music.
Weekly taproom open jam at 6:30pm with rotating guest hosts and touring artists; instrumentalists and singers of all skill levels are welcome to sit in for a free, community driven evening of collaborative music.

Brass-centered participatory jam led by members of AVL’s Empire Strikes Brass, bringing trumpet, trombone, sousaphone, and percussion players together for weekly communal improvisation in The One Stop room at Asheville Music Hall.

Brass-centered participatory jam led by members of AVL’s Empire Strikes Brass, bringing trumpet, trombone, sousaphone, and percussion players together for weekly communal improvisation in The One Stop room at Asheville Music Hall.
Brass-centered participatory jam led by members of AVL’s Empire Strikes Brass, bringing trumpet, trombone, sousaphone, and percussion players together for weekly communal improvisation in The One Stop room at Asheville Music Hall.
Communal, participatory drum circle at Pritchard Park with hand drums and percussion rhythms under the evening sky; community members and visitors gather for open, improvisational grooves and rhythmic socializing in a public park.
Communal, participatory drum circle at Pritchard Park with hand drums and percussion rhythms under the evening sky; community members and visitors gather for open, improvisational grooves and rhythmic socializing in a public park.
Communal, participatory drum circle at Pritchard Park with hand drums and percussion rhythms under the evening sky; community members and visitors gather for open, improvisational grooves and rhythmic socializing in a public park.

High-energy bluegrass sets of blazing banjo rolls, tight three-part harmonies, and syncopated flatpicking from top WNC pickers; a loose open jam follows at 9:30 PM in a cozy pub taproom.

High-energy bluegrass sets of blazing banjo rolls, tight three-part harmonies, and syncopated flatpicking from top WNC pickers; a loose open jam follows at 9:30 PM in a cozy pub taproom.
High-energy bluegrass sets of blazing banjo rolls, tight three-part harmonies, and syncopated flatpicking from top WNC pickers; a loose open jam follows at 9:30 PM in a cozy pub taproom.

Welcoming open stage for poets, comedians, musicians, and first-time performers to try original poetry, jokes, and songs in an intimate, community focused night that prizes creativity, courage, and attentive audience listening.

Welcoming open stage for poets, comedians, musicians, and first-time performers to try original poetry, jokes, and songs in an intimate, community focused night that prizes creativity, courage, and attentive audience listening.
Welcoming open stage for poets, comedians, musicians, and first-time performers to try original poetry, jokes, and songs in an intimate, community focused night that prizes creativity, courage, and attentive audience listening.
Loose, late night blues jam emphasizing gritty electric guitar, harmonica, and slide licks; drop in musicians and listeners mingle in a relaxed tavern setting for spontaneous covers, improvisation, and community driven groove.
Loose, late night blues jam emphasizing gritty electric guitar, harmonica, and slide licks; drop in musicians and listeners mingle in a relaxed tavern setting for spontaneous covers, improvisation, and community driven groove.
Loose, late night blues jam emphasizing gritty electric guitar, harmonica, and slide licks; drop in musicians and listeners mingle in a relaxed tavern setting for spontaneous covers, improvisation, and community driven groove.
Twilight drum pulses and improvised percussion create a trance-like, participatory drum circle where locals and visitors dance, play hand drums, and experience communal synchronicity every Friday night in an open public park.
Twilight drum pulses and improvised percussion create a trance-like, participatory drum circle where locals and visitors dance, play hand drums, and experience communal synchronicity every Friday night in an open public park.
Twilight drum pulses and improvised percussion create a trance-like, participatory drum circle where locals and visitors dance, play hand drums, and experience communal synchronicity every Friday night in an open public park.

Gritty, communal blues jam with electric guitar, harmonica, and shuffle grooves in a cozy Black Mountain tavern; walk up musicians and audiences share rotating sets, from beginners learning licks to seasoned soloists trading riffs.

Gritty, communal blues jam with electric guitar, harmonica, and shuffle grooves in a cozy Black Mountain tavern; walk up musicians and audiences share rotating sets, from beginners learning licks to seasoned soloists trading riffs.
Gritty, communal blues jam with electric guitar, harmonica, and shuffle grooves in a cozy Black Mountain tavern; walk up musicians and audiences share rotating sets, from beginners learning licks to seasoned soloists trading riffs.

Amped electric jam where The King Street House Band kicks off around 5pm; local guitarists, bassists and drummers plug in for spontaneous rock, blues and experimental grooves in an intimate Brevard room.

Amped electric jam where The King Street House Band kicks off around 5pm; local guitarists, bassists and drummers plug in for spontaneous rock, blues and experimental grooves in an intimate Brevard room.
Amped electric jam where The King Street House Band kicks off around 5pm; local guitarists, bassists and drummers plug in for spontaneous rock, blues and experimental grooves in an intimate Brevard room.

Warm, bass-heavy reggae nights featuring classic dub rhythms, traditional ska and rocksteady from rotating local bands in West Asheville’s cozy taproom; low $5–$10 sliding-scale cover encourages dancing, community vibe and craft beer.

Warm, bass-heavy reggae nights featuring classic dub rhythms, traditional ska and rocksteady from rotating local bands in West Asheville’s cozy taproom; low $5–$10 sliding-scale cover encourages dancing, community vibe and craft beer.
Warm, bass-heavy reggae nights featuring classic dub rhythms, traditional ska and rocksteady from rotating local bands in West Asheville’s cozy taproom; low $5–$10 sliding-scale cover encourages dancing, community vibe and craft beer.

Pickup bluegrass jam with fiddles, mandolins, and flatpicked guitars in a relaxed, welcoming bar setting; free weekly Tuesday night session for players and listeners of all skill levels.

Pickup bluegrass jam with fiddles, mandolins, and flatpicked guitars in a relaxed, welcoming bar setting; free weekly Tuesday night session for players and listeners of all skill levels.
Pickup bluegrass jam with fiddles, mandolins, and flatpicked guitars in a relaxed, welcoming bar setting; free weekly Tuesday night session for players and listeners of all skill levels.

Weekly psychedelic rock tribute to the Grateful Dead with improvisational jams and rotating set lists in a lively brewery taproom, drawing devoted Deadheads for communal singing, dancing, and late-night revelry.

Weekly psychedelic rock tribute to the Grateful Dead with improvisational jams and rotating set lists in a lively brewery taproom, drawing devoted Deadheads for communal singing, dancing, and late-night revelry.
Weekly psychedelic rock tribute to the Grateful Dead with improvisational jams and rotating set lists in a lively brewery taproom, drawing devoted Deadheads for communal singing, dancing, and late-night revelry.

Upbeat communal bluegrass pickin' and singing around fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, and upright bass in a casual brewery taproom; monthly first Wednesday 6-9pm session welcomes players and listeners of all skill levels.

Upbeat communal bluegrass pickin' and singing around fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, and upright bass in a casual brewery taproom; monthly first Wednesday 6-9pm session welcomes players and listeners of all skill levels.
Upbeat communal bluegrass pickin' and singing around fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, and upright bass in a casual brewery taproom; monthly first Wednesday 6-9pm session welcomes players and listeners of all skill levels.
Low lit tavern open mic with 15 minute or three song slots for original songs, covers, guitar and piano sets; a community focused evening where emerging singer songwriters and surprise acts test new material.
Low lit tavern open mic with 15 minute or three song slots for original songs, covers, guitar and piano sets; a community focused evening where emerging singer songwriters and surprise acts test new material.
Low lit tavern open mic with 15 minute or three song slots for original songs, covers, guitar and piano sets; a community focused evening where emerging singer songwriters and surprise acts test new material.

Psychedelic-leaning Grateful Dead covers driven by guitar, bass, keys, and drums, featuring improvisational jams and rotating setlists in a cozy taproom where a faithful Deadhead crowd gathers weekly.

Psychedelic-leaning Grateful Dead covers driven by guitar, bass, keys, and drums, featuring improvisational jams and rotating setlists in a cozy taproom where a faithful Deadhead crowd gathers weekly.
Psychedelic-leaning Grateful Dead covers driven by guitar, bass, keys, and drums, featuring improvisational jams and rotating setlists in a cozy taproom where a faithful Deadhead crowd gathers weekly.

Celtic-infused traditional Irish session with fiddles, flutes, tin whistle, and guitar in a cozy pub room; visiting WNC musicians trade reels and jigs in an open, drop-in format.

Celtic-infused traditional Irish session with fiddles, flutes, tin whistle, and guitar in a cozy pub room; visiting WNC musicians trade reels and jigs in an open, drop-in format.
Celtic-infused traditional Irish session with fiddles, flutes, tin whistle, and guitar in a cozy pub room; visiting WNC musicians trade reels and jigs in an open, drop-in format.

Fervent quartet reinterpreting Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia Band catalog with improvisational, jam-band renditions of over 150 songs; late-night taproom sets emphasize extended guitar leads, vocal harmonies, and crowd sing-alongs.

Fervent quartet reinterpreting Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia Band catalog with improvisational, jam-band renditions of over 150 songs; late-night taproom sets emphasize extended guitar leads, vocal harmonies, and crowd sing-alongs.
Fervent quartet reinterpreting Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia Band catalog with improvisational, jam-band renditions of over 150 songs; late-night taproom sets emphasize extended guitar leads, vocal harmonies, and crowd sing-alongs.