
Spooky Standards: A Haunted Night of Jazz
Eerie jazz standards weave shadowy melodies and midnight moods, from “Speak No Evil” to “‘Round Midnight.” Expect improvisation, dark rhythms, and Halloween inspired musical mischief.
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A Halloween-night symphonic band concert with spooky orchestral textures and classic fright-season favorites in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect costumed crowds, cinematic swells, and a festive late-night vibe in Black Mountain.

A Halloween-night symphonic band concert with spooky orchestral textures and classic fright-season favorites in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect costumed crowds, cinematic swells, and a festive late-night vibe in Black Mountain.
A Halloween-night symphonic band concert with spooky orchestral textures and classic fright-season favorites in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect costumed crowds, cinematic swells, and a festive late-night vibe in Black Mountain.

Late-night jazz jam led by Dr. Bill Bares with rotating sit-ins and open improvisation. Expect standards, adventurous solos, and a lively listening-room vibe where players and audience feed off the energy.

Late-night jazz jam led by Dr. Bill Bares with rotating sit-ins and open improvisation. Expect standards, adventurous solos, and a lively listening-room vibe where players and audience feed off the energy.
Late-night jazz jam led by Dr. Bill Bares with rotating sit-ins and open improvisation. Expect standards, adventurous solos, and a lively listening-room vibe where players and audience feed off the energy.

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.

Pint-in-hand singalong night blending classic hymns and rootsy acoustic accompaniment in a warm brewpub setting. A communal, late-night vibe where voices rise together over clinking glasses.

Pint-in-hand singalong night blending classic hymns and rootsy acoustic accompaniment in a warm brewpub setting. A communal, late-night vibe where voices rise together over clinking glasses.
Pint-in-hand singalong night blending classic hymns and rootsy acoustic accompaniment in a warm brewpub setting. A communal, late-night vibe where voices rise together over clinking glasses.

Spooky themed bingo night with Halloween flair in a lively bar setting, with rounds of number calling, playful competition, and prizes. Costumes and festive energy set the tone for a late October night out.

Spooky themed bingo night with Halloween flair in a lively bar setting, with rounds of number calling, playful competition, and prizes. Costumes and festive energy set the tone for a late October night out.
Spooky themed bingo night with Halloween flair in a lively bar setting, with rounds of number calling, playful competition, and prizes. Costumes and festive energy set the tone for a late October night out.

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.

Late-night jazz sets led by accomplished keyboardist Brian Felix, backed by a tight trio. Expect adventurous improvisation and jazz rock edge in an intimate listening-room atmosphere.

Late-night jazz sets led by accomplished keyboardist Brian Felix, backed by a tight trio. Expect adventurous improvisation and jazz rock edge in an intimate listening-room atmosphere.
Late-night jazz sets led by accomplished keyboardist Brian Felix, backed by a tight trio. Expect adventurous improvisation and jazz rock edge in an intimate listening-room atmosphere.

Raw, rootsy blues jam night that starts as a stripped back front porch acoustic circle before turning up into a plugged in stage jam. A community driven, come play or listen atmosphere keeps classic blues traditions alive.

Raw, rootsy blues jam night that starts as a stripped back front porch acoustic circle before turning up into a plugged in stage jam. A community driven, come play or listen atmosphere keeps classic blues traditions alive.
Raw, rootsy blues jam night that starts as a stripped back front porch acoustic circle before turning up into a plugged in stage jam. A community driven, come play or listen atmosphere keeps classic blues traditions alive.

Raw, tradition-rooted blues takes over the room with an early stripped back acoustic circle jam followed by a plugged in stage jam that turns up the volume. Built for community musicians and listeners who want an authentic, rootsy night out.

Raw, tradition-rooted blues takes over the room with an early stripped back acoustic circle jam followed by a plugged in stage jam that turns up the volume. Built for community musicians and listeners who want an authentic, rootsy night out.
Raw, tradition-rooted blues takes over the room with an early stripped back acoustic circle jam followed by a plugged in stage jam that turns up the volume. Built for community musicians and listeners who want an authentic, rootsy night out.

Experimental trio performance in a contemporary arts museum setting, centered on real-time musical response and improvisation. Intimate, gallery-style listening experience geared toward adventurous ears and boundary-pushing sound.

Experimental trio performance in a contemporary arts museum setting, centered on real-time musical response and improvisation. Intimate, gallery-style listening experience geared toward adventurous ears and boundary-pushing sound.
Experimental trio performance in a contemporary arts museum setting, centered on real-time musical response and improvisation. Intimate, gallery-style listening experience geared toward adventurous ears and boundary-pushing sound.

Flamenco guitar, rhythmic dance, and Appalachian roots meet in a cross-cultural performance shaped by Spanish and mountain traditions, creating an intimate acoustic experience for fans of global folk music.

Flamenco guitar, rhythmic dance, and Appalachian roots meet in a cross-cultural performance shaped by Spanish and mountain traditions, creating an intimate acoustic experience for fans of global folk music.
Flamenco guitar, rhythmic dance, and Appalachian roots meet in a cross-cultural performance shaped by Spanish and mountain traditions, creating an intimate acoustic experience for fans of global folk music.

Brazilian-leaning jazz in a cozy listening-room setting, blending samba and bossa nova grooves with trio interplay. A relaxed early-evening set suited for a low-key date night or sipping drinks with friends.

Brazilian-leaning jazz in a cozy listening-room setting, blending samba and bossa nova grooves with trio interplay. A relaxed early-evening set suited for a low-key date night or sipping drinks with friends.
Brazilian-leaning jazz in a cozy listening-room setting, blending samba and bossa nova grooves with trio interplay. A relaxed early-evening set suited for a low-key date night or sipping drinks with friends.

A jazz orchestra performance brings layered ensemble arrangements, swinging rhythms, and rich instrumental interplay to Black Mountain, creating a polished concert atmosphere for fans of classic big band sound.

A jazz orchestra performance brings layered ensemble arrangements, swinging rhythms, and rich instrumental interplay to Black Mountain, creating a polished concert atmosphere for fans of classic big band sound.
A jazz orchestra performance brings layered ensemble arrangements, swinging rhythms, and rich instrumental interplay to Black Mountain, creating a polished concert atmosphere for fans of classic big band sound.

Walk Black Mountain’s storied downtown streets while uncovering eerie legends and haunted history from across the Swannanoa Valley. This one-hour guided stroll is recommended for ages 13 and up.

Walk Black Mountain’s storied downtown streets while uncovering eerie legends and haunted history from across the Swannanoa Valley. This one-hour guided stroll is recommended for ages 13 and up.
Walk Black Mountain’s storied downtown streets while uncovering eerie legends and haunted history from across the Swannanoa Valley. This one-hour guided stroll is recommended for ages 13 and up.

Quick-thinking improv comedy turns audience suggestions into unpredictable Halloween-themed scenes and spontaneous characters. Expect an October night of unscripted laughs in a theater setting.

Quick-thinking improv comedy turns audience suggestions into unpredictable Halloween-themed scenes and spontaneous characters. Expect an October night of unscripted laughs in a theater setting.
Quick-thinking improv comedy turns audience suggestions into unpredictable Halloween-themed scenes and spontaneous characters. Expect an October night of unscripted laughs in a theater setting.

Psychedelic Grateful Dead tribute jams bring familiar improvisational rock and Halloween spirit to a brewery taproom stage. Expect a lively night of classic Dead tunes and craft beer in Black Mountain.

Psychedelic Grateful Dead tribute jams bring familiar improvisational rock and Halloween spirit to a brewery taproom stage. Expect a lively night of classic Dead tunes and craft beer in Black Mountain.
Psychedelic Grateful Dead tribute jams bring familiar improvisational rock and Halloween spirit to a brewery taproom stage. Expect a lively night of classic Dead tunes and craft beer in Black Mountain.

Traditional Irish pub music brings a convivial, informal feel to a twice-monthly midweek gathering, with the communal spirit of a session in a neighborhood taproom.

Traditional Irish pub music brings a convivial, informal feel to a twice-monthly midweek gathering, with the communal spirit of a session in a neighborhood taproom.
Traditional Irish pub music brings a convivial, informal feel to a twice-monthly midweek gathering, with the communal spirit of a session in a neighborhood taproom.

Quick-thinking improv games get a spooky Halloween makeover with costume-friendly antics and big crowd laughs. Expect raffle prizes, unpredictable audience-driven scenes, and a one-night-only late-night theater vibe.

Quick-thinking improv games get a spooky Halloween makeover with costume-friendly antics and big crowd laughs. Expect raffle prizes, unpredictable audience-driven scenes, and a one-night-only late-night theater vibe.
Quick-thinking improv games get a spooky Halloween makeover with costume-friendly antics and big crowd laughs. Expect raffle prizes, unpredictable audience-driven scenes, and a one-night-only late-night theater vibe.

Ghostly, foreboding, and darkly humorous folk, country, and Americana songs trace Halloween and Day of the Dead traditions, with Asheville performers interpreting favorites by Gillian Welch, Lefty Frizzell, Nina Simone, and Johnny Cash.

Ghostly, foreboding, and darkly humorous folk, country, and Americana songs trace Halloween and Day of the Dead traditions, with Asheville performers interpreting favorites by Gillian Welch, Lefty Frizzell, Nina Simone, and Johnny Cash.
Ghostly, foreboding, and darkly humorous folk, country, and Americana songs trace Halloween and Day of the Dead traditions, with Asheville performers interpreting favorites by Gillian Welch, Lefty Frizzell, Nina Simone, and Johnny Cash.

A songwriter circle where local musicians trade original tunes and in-the-round acoustic performances in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect a community-forward, low-key evening with rotating players and collaborative storytelling.

A songwriter circle where local musicians trade original tunes and in-the-round acoustic performances in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect a community-forward, low-key evening with rotating players and collaborative storytelling.
A songwriter circle where local musicians trade original tunes and in-the-round acoustic performances in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect a community-forward, low-key evening with rotating players and collaborative storytelling.
