
Sit a Spell: Traditional Music Sessions
Weekly traditional music jam where players swap tunes in an open, come and go circle. Community-focused session hosted by Warren Wilson College inside a Riverside Drive brewery taproom atmosphere.
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A weekly open jam centered on traditional acoustic tunes, welcoming players to trade melodies and rhythms in a relaxed, community-forward taproom setting. Expect an informal session vibe with drop-in participation and listening.

A weekly open jam centered on traditional acoustic tunes, welcoming players to trade melodies and rhythms in a relaxed, community-forward taproom setting. Expect an informal session vibe with drop-in participation and listening.
A weekly open jam centered on traditional acoustic tunes, welcoming players to trade melodies and rhythms in a relaxed, community-forward taproom setting. Expect an informal session vibe with drop-in participation and listening.

An open, welcoming circle for old-time tunes and songs, with musicians of all levels bringing instruments to play together. Community members can settle in and listen to traditional acoustic music.

An open, welcoming circle for old-time tunes and songs, with musicians of all levels bringing instruments to play together. Community members can settle in and listen to traditional acoustic music.
An open, welcoming circle for old-time tunes and songs, with musicians of all levels bringing instruments to play together. Community members can settle in and listen to traditional acoustic music.

An open, participatory old-time music circle welcomes players of every skill level to bring instruments and join in, while listeners enjoy traditional acoustic tunes and a relaxed community gathering.

An open, participatory old-time music circle welcomes players of every skill level to bring instruments and join in, while listeners enjoy traditional acoustic tunes and a relaxed community gathering.
An open, participatory old-time music circle welcomes players of every skill level to bring instruments and join in, while listeners enjoy traditional acoustic tunes and a relaxed community gathering.

Loose, communal bluegrass picking brings musicians and listeners together for an informal jam in a brewery taproom. Expect an easygoing Asheville gathering centered on acoustic roots music and shared playing.

Loose, communal bluegrass picking brings musicians and listeners together for an informal jam in a brewery taproom. Expect an easygoing Asheville gathering centered on acoustic roots music and shared playing.
Loose, communal bluegrass picking brings musicians and listeners together for an informal jam in a brewery taproom. Expect an easygoing Asheville gathering centered on acoustic roots music and shared playing.

Bluegrass Jam
MoreParticipatory bluegrass jam session with fast-picking banjos, fiddles, and tight vocal harmonies in a brewery taproom. A monthly, all-skill-level community meetup where listeners and players are equally welcome.

Participatory bluegrass jam session with fast-picking banjos, fiddles, and tight vocal harmonies in a brewery taproom. A monthly, all-skill-level community meetup where listeners and players are equally welcome.
Participatory bluegrass jam session with fast-picking banjos, fiddles, and tight vocal harmonies in a brewery taproom. A monthly, all-skill-level community meetup where listeners and players are equally welcome.

A festive afternoon gathering brings together eight Honey Music Collective performers and special guest artists for a community-centered holiday concert.

A festive afternoon gathering brings together eight Honey Music Collective performers and special guest artists for a community-centered holiday concert.
A festive afternoon gathering brings together eight Honey Music Collective performers and special guest artists for a community-centered holiday concert.

Celtic-rooted Irish traditional tunes fill a downtown pub as rotating WNC players trade reels and jigs in an informal session. Expect an acoustic, community-driven night with fiddles, flutes, and rhythmic accompaniment.

Celtic-rooted Irish traditional tunes fill a downtown pub as rotating WNC players trade reels and jigs in an informal session. Expect an acoustic, community-driven night with fiddles, flutes, and rhythmic accompaniment.
Celtic-rooted Irish traditional tunes fill a downtown pub as rotating WNC players trade reels and jigs in an informal session. Expect an acoustic, community-driven night with fiddles, flutes, and rhythmic accompaniment.

A long-running Sunday traditional Irish and Celtic jam fills the pub stage with fiddles, whistles, and driving reels as local WNC players trade tunes late into the evening. Pair the lively English Irish atmosphere with a pint or an afternoon Irish coffee.

A long-running Sunday traditional Irish and Celtic jam fills the pub stage with fiddles, whistles, and driving reels as local WNC players trade tunes late into the evening. Pair the lively English Irish atmosphere with a pint or an afternoon Irish coffee.
A long-running Sunday traditional Irish and Celtic jam fills the pub stage with fiddles, whistles, and driving reels as local WNC players trade tunes late into the evening. Pair the lively English Irish atmosphere with a pint or an afternoon Irish coffee.

Acoustic bluegrass players gather for an unplugged community jam, with instruments welcome and all skill levels encouraged. Pick traditional tunes in the taproom or, weather permitting, on the patio.

Acoustic bluegrass players gather for an unplugged community jam, with instruments welcome and all skill levels encouraged. Pick traditional tunes in the taproom or, weather permitting, on the patio.
Acoustic bluegrass players gather for an unplugged community jam, with instruments welcome and all skill levels encouraged. Pick traditional tunes in the taproom or, weather permitting, on the patio.

A welcoming Sunday evening jam brings local players and touring guest musicians together for spontaneous, participatory live music. Musicians of all kinds can sit in, while the public listens free in a brewery taproom.

A welcoming Sunday evening jam brings local players and touring guest musicians together for spontaneous, participatory live music. Musicians of all kinds can sit in, while the public listens free in a brewery taproom.
A welcoming Sunday evening jam brings local players and touring guest musicians together for spontaneous, participatory live music. Musicians of all kinds can sit in, while the public listens free in a brewery taproom.

Monday-night acoustic jam built around old-time Appalachian fiddle tunes, banjo, and guitar, with a welcoming circle for players and listeners. Tips support the Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians program and regional music education.

Monday-night acoustic jam built around old-time Appalachian fiddle tunes, banjo, and guitar, with a welcoming circle for players and listeners. Tips support the Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians program and regional music education.
Monday-night acoustic jam built around old-time Appalachian fiddle tunes, banjo, and guitar, with a welcoming circle for players and listeners. Tips support the Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians program and regional music education.

A lively bluegrass and jamgrass session led by The Saylor Brothers and Greg Stiglets, with rotating special guests bringing fresh combinations and spontaneous mountain roots music each Wednesday.

A lively bluegrass and jamgrass session led by The Saylor Brothers and Greg Stiglets, with rotating special guests bringing fresh combinations and spontaneous mountain roots music each Wednesday.
A lively bluegrass and jamgrass session led by The Saylor Brothers and Greg Stiglets, with rotating special guests bringing fresh combinations and spontaneous mountain roots music each Wednesday.

Guitar, bass, keyboards, and drums revisit the Grateful Dead through distinctive weekly setlists and free-flowing jam-band improvisation. Deadheads and music lovers gather in a welcoming brewery taproom.

Guitar, bass, keyboards, and drums revisit the Grateful Dead through distinctive weekly setlists and free-flowing jam-band improvisation. Deadheads and music lovers gather in a welcoming brewery taproom.
Guitar, bass, keyboards, and drums revisit the Grateful Dead through distinctive weekly setlists and free-flowing jam-band improvisation. Deadheads and music lovers gather in a welcoming brewery taproom.

Guitar, bass, keys, and drums reinterpret the Grateful Dead songbook through a fresh set list each week. Deadheads and music lovers gather for a spirited, communal taproom jam.

Guitar, bass, keys, and drums reinterpret the Grateful Dead songbook through a fresh set list each week. Deadheads and music lovers gather for a spirited, communal taproom jam.
Guitar, bass, keys, and drums reinterpret the Grateful Dead songbook through a fresh set list each week. Deadheads and music lovers gather for a spirited, communal taproom jam.

Old-time Jam
MoreOld-time mountain and folk jam session with fiddles, banjo, and guitar tunes echoing through a cozy downtown pub. A come as you are, community-style circle for pickers and listeners alike.

Old-time mountain and folk jam session with fiddles, banjo, and guitar tunes echoing through a cozy downtown pub. A come as you are, community-style circle for pickers and listeners alike.
Old-time mountain and folk jam session with fiddles, banjo, and guitar tunes echoing through a cozy downtown pub. A come as you are, community-style circle for pickers and listeners alike.

Jazz Jam Sundays
MoreSpontaneous jazz jam session where musicians rotate in and build tunes on the fly, from swinging standards to adventurous improvisation. Bring an instrument to sit in or grab a beer and watch the lineup evolve.

Spontaneous jazz jam session where musicians rotate in and build tunes on the fly, from swinging standards to adventurous improvisation. Bring an instrument to sit in or grab a beer and watch the lineup evolve.
Spontaneous jazz jam session where musicians rotate in and build tunes on the fly, from swinging standards to adventurous improvisation. Bring an instrument to sit in or grab a beer and watch the lineup evolve.

An evening of craft beer pours paired with an intimate songwriter showcase in Highland Brewing’s taproom setting. Expect a laid back mix of local originals and crowd friendly covers with an easygoing, after hours vibe.

An evening of craft beer pours paired with an intimate songwriter showcase in Highland Brewing’s taproom setting. Expect a laid back mix of local originals and crowd friendly covers with an easygoing, after hours vibe.
An evening of craft beer pours paired with an intimate songwriter showcase in Highland Brewing’s taproom setting. Expect a laid back mix of local originals and crowd friendly covers with an easygoing, after hours vibe.

Guitar, bass, keys, and drums reinterpret Jerry Garcia’s songbook through changing Grateful Dead setlists, drawing Deadheads and jam-band fans into a welcoming brewery taproom for a weekly communal night.

Guitar, bass, keys, and drums reinterpret Jerry Garcia’s songbook through changing Grateful Dead setlists, drawing Deadheads and jam-band fans into a welcoming brewery taproom for a weekly communal night.
Guitar, bass, keys, and drums reinterpret Jerry Garcia’s songbook through changing Grateful Dead setlists, drawing Deadheads and jam-band fans into a welcoming brewery taproom for a weekly communal night.

Traditional contra dancing brings neighbors together through lively folk and social dance traditions in Swannanoa. Expect a welcoming community atmosphere rooted in shared movement and music.

Traditional contra dancing brings neighbors together through lively folk and social dance traditions in Swannanoa. Expect a welcoming community atmosphere rooted in shared movement and music.
Traditional contra dancing brings neighbors together through lively folk and social dance traditions in Swannanoa. Expect a welcoming community atmosphere rooted in shared movement and music.
