
Spooky Standards : URSA Open Session & Jazz Jam
An open jazz jam invites musicians to play familiar standards with a spooky seasonal twist. Expect an informal, collaborative session rooted in jazz improvisation and community.
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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.

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.
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Late-night bluegrass jam with fast flatpicking, tight harmonies, and plenty of room for musicians to trade breaks. A casual, community-minded gathering in an intimate listening room for pickers and fans alike.

Late-night bluegrass jam with fast flatpicking, tight harmonies, and plenty of room for musicians to trade breaks. A casual, community-minded gathering in an intimate listening room for pickers and fans alike.
Late-night bluegrass jam with fast flatpicking, tight harmonies, and plenty of room for musicians to trade breaks. A casual, community-minded gathering in an intimate listening room for pickers and fans alike.

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.

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.

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.

Rotating open-mic sets from rising local performers, with each act taking a 15-minute slot or up to three songs. Expect a mixed-genre lineup in an intimate listening-room style night out.

Rotating open-mic sets from rising local performers, with each act taking a 15-minute slot or up to three songs. Expect a mixed-genre lineup in an intimate listening-room style night out.
Rotating open-mic sets from rising local performers, with each act taking a 15-minute slot or up to three songs. Expect a mixed-genre lineup in an intimate listening-room style night out.

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.

Lively Irish traditional session music in a pub-like listening room, with reels and jigs trading between fiddles, flutes, and guitar in a casual, communal jam setting late in the evening.

Lively Irish traditional session music in a pub-like listening room, with reels and jigs trading between fiddles, flutes, and guitar in a casual, communal jam setting late in the evening.
Lively Irish traditional session music in a pub-like listening room, with reels and jigs trading between fiddles, flutes, and guitar in a casual, communal jam setting late in the evening.

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 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.

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.

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.
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.

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.
