
Swing Dance w/The Asheville Jazz Orchestra
Toe-tapping swing era big band performances of Count Basie and Buddy Rich classics by the Asheville Jazz Orchestra, delivering an evening of partner-friendly swing dancing at White Horse Black Mountain.
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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.

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Lively New England style contra with upbeat fiddles and guitar, caller instruction at 7 p.m. followed by live band dancing at 7:30. All skill levels welcome for a weekly Monday night community dance.

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Rowdy, dance friendly Celtic sets of jigs, reels, and ballads bring traditional Irish tunes to an intimate tavern setting, ideal for foot-stomping, singalongs, and ceilidh style dancing.

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