The Connect
A welcoming, respectful jam brings professional musicians and rising artists together for spontaneous collaboration and shared sounds. Curated by Women to the Front, the weekly gathering continues Asheville’s tradition of musicians making music together.
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The Connect
MoreCollaborative jam sessions bring professional musicians and rising artists together for spontaneous live music in a welcoming, respectful setting. Expect an inclusive Tuesday night gathering rooted’s music community.
Collaborative jam sessions bring professional musicians and rising artists together for spontaneous live music in a welcoming, respectful setting. Expect an inclusive Tuesday night gathering rooted’s music community.
Collaborative jam sessions bring professional musicians and rising artists together for spontaneous live music in a welcoming, respectful setting. Expect an inclusive Tuesday night gathering rooted’s music community.
A roots-focused blues gathering moves from a stripped-back, front-porch acoustic circle into an amplified stage jam, inviting musicians and listeners to share raw, traditional sounds and community connection.
A roots-focused blues gathering moves from a stripped-back, front-porch acoustic circle into an amplified stage jam, inviting musicians and listeners to share raw, traditional sounds and community connection.
A roots-focused blues gathering moves from a stripped-back, front-porch acoustic circle into an amplified stage jam, inviting musicians and listeners to share raw, traditional sounds and community connection.
Layered hand drums and spontaneous percussion create an energetic, participatory gathering in a downtown park. Bring a drum or listen as local rhythms build into a welcoming community jam.
Layered hand drums and spontaneous percussion create an energetic, participatory gathering in a downtown park. Bring a drum or listen as local rhythms build into a welcoming community jam.
Layered hand drums and spontaneous percussion create an energetic, participatory gathering in a downtown park. Bring a drum or listen as local rhythms build into a welcoming community jam.
Players follow rotating old-time musicians through traditional tunes, learning by playing in a moderate-paced acoustic jam designed for participation, skill-building, and connection among Asheville’s folk music community.
Players follow rotating old-time musicians through traditional tunes, learning by playing in a moderate-paced acoustic jam designed for participation, skill-building, and connection among Asheville’s folk music community.
Players follow rotating old-time musicians through traditional tunes, learning by playing in a moderate-paced acoustic jam designed for participation, skill-building, and connection among Asheville’s folk music community.
Roots-driven Americana and bluegrass energy sets the tone for an all-ages gathering, with a festive jamboree atmosphere suited to families and fans of Asheville’s live music scene.
Roots-driven Americana and bluegrass energy sets the tone for an all-ages gathering, with a festive jamboree atmosphere suited to families and fans of Asheville’s live music scene.
Roots-driven Americana and bluegrass energy sets the tone for an all-ages gathering, with a festive jamboree atmosphere suited to families and fans of Asheville’s live music scene.
After-work drumming and easy swaying bring people together for Asheville’s Friday evening drum circle. Expect lively percussion, an informal participatory rhythm, and a welcoming downtown park gathering.
After-work drumming and easy swaying bring people together for Asheville’s Friday evening drum circle. Expect lively percussion, an informal participatory rhythm, and a welcoming downtown park gathering.
After-work drumming and easy swaying bring people together for Asheville’s Friday evening drum circle. Expect lively percussion, an informal participatory rhythm, and a welcoming downtown park gathering.
Late-night mashup meetup in a laid-back West Asheville brewpub, geared toward mixing, mingling, and spontaneous fun. A casual come-as-you-are social night built for locals looking to connect over beers and bar-room energy.
Late-night mashup meetup in a laid-back West Asheville brewpub, geared toward mixing, mingling, and spontaneous fun. A casual come-as-you-are social night built for locals looking to connect over beers and bar-room energy.
Late-night mashup meetup in a laid-back West Asheville brewpub, geared toward mixing, mingling, and spontaneous fun. A casual come-as-you-are social night built for locals looking to connect over beers and bar-room energy.
A welcoming weekly open jam brings players and listeners together for traditional music-making in a relaxed Asheville taproom, creating an informal space for shared tunes and community connection.
A welcoming weekly open jam brings players and listeners together for traditional music-making in a relaxed Asheville taproom, creating an informal space for shared tunes and community connection.
A welcoming weekly open jam brings players and listeners together for traditional music-making in a relaxed Asheville taproom, creating an informal space for shared tunes and community connection.
Hands-on hand drumming class led by longtime Asheville percussion teacher Larry McDowell, centered on rhythm, listening, and group groove. Free community gathering with optional donations to support ongoing weekly sessions.
Hands-on hand drumming class led by longtime Asheville percussion teacher Larry McDowell, centered on rhythm, listening, and group groove. Free community gathering with optional donations to support ongoing weekly sessions.
Hands-on hand drumming class led by longtime Asheville percussion teacher Larry McDowell, centered on rhythm, listening, and group groove. Free community gathering with optional donations to support ongoing weekly sessions.
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.
Open Mic Night
MoreTake the stage or settle in for local singers, musicians, and other performers in a relaxed brewery setting, with Asheville craft beer and a welcoming community vibe.
Take the stage or settle in for local singers, musicians, and other performers in a relaxed brewery setting, with Asheville craft beer and a welcoming community vibe.
Take the stage or settle in for local singers, musicians, and other performers in a relaxed brewery setting, with Asheville craft beer and a welcoming community vibe.
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.
Celtic session-style tunes fill a classic downtown pub with fiddle, flute, and guitar energy from musicians across Western North Carolina and beyond. Expect an informal, communal atmosphere ideal for listening, socializing, and soaking up Irish tradition.
Celtic session-style tunes fill a classic downtown pub with fiddle, flute, and guitar energy from musicians across Western North Carolina and beyond. Expect an informal, communal atmosphere ideal for listening, socializing, and soaking up Irish tradition.
Celtic session-style tunes fill a classic downtown pub with fiddle, flute, and guitar energy from musicians across Western North Carolina and beyond. Expect an informal, communal atmosphere ideal for listening, socializing, and soaking up Irish tradition.
An early-evening kick-off set by the house band turns into an electric open jam where local players can sit in for collaborative, plug-in grooves. Expect an informal, community-minded stage with rotating musicians and spontaneous sets.
An early-evening kick-off set by the house band turns into an electric open jam where local players can sit in for collaborative, plug-in grooves. Expect an informal, community-minded stage with rotating musicians and spontaneous sets.
An early-evening kick-off set by the house band turns into an electric open jam where local players can sit in for collaborative, plug-in grooves. Expect an informal, community-minded stage with rotating musicians and spontaneous sets.
A relaxed Sunday music gathering brings live performance into the museum’s art-filled setting, pairing an afternoon cultural outing with sound and community in downtown Asheville.
A relaxed Sunday music gathering brings live performance into the museum’s art-filled setting, pairing an afternoon cultural outing with sound and community in downtown Asheville.
A relaxed Sunday music gathering brings live performance into the museum’s art-filled setting, pairing an afternoon cultural outing with sound and community in downtown Asheville.
Acoustic bluegrass brings together skilled pickers from across Western North Carolina, followed by an open jam at 9:30 pm for musicians and listeners to share traditional mountain tunes.
Acoustic bluegrass brings together skilled pickers from across Western North Carolina, followed by an open jam at 9:30 pm for musicians and listeners to share traditional mountain tunes.
Acoustic bluegrass brings together skilled pickers from across Western North Carolina, followed by an open jam at 9:30 pm for musicians and listeners to share traditional mountain tunes.
After-work rhythms take over Pritchard Park with Asheville’s iconic, participatory drum circle. A casual downtown outdoor gathering built around steady beats, swaying dancers, and community energy on Friday night.
After-work rhythms take over Pritchard Park with Asheville’s iconic, participatory drum circle. A casual downtown outdoor gathering built around steady beats, swaying dancers, and community energy on Friday night.
After-work rhythms take over Pritchard Park with Asheville’s iconic, participatory drum circle. A casual downtown outdoor gathering built around steady beats, swaying dancers, and community energy on Friday night.
Acoustic guitarists and singers gather for a relaxed community song circle, sharing songs and playing together in an informal afternoon session. Expect guitar-led singalongs and a welcoming, participatory atmosphere in Fairview.
Acoustic guitarists and singers gather for a relaxed community song circle, sharing songs and playing together in an informal afternoon session. Expect guitar-led singalongs and a welcoming, participatory atmosphere in Fairview.
Acoustic guitarists and singers gather for a relaxed community song circle, sharing songs and playing together in an informal afternoon session. Expect guitar-led singalongs and a welcoming, participatory atmosphere in Fairview.
A rotating cast of musicians explores bluegrass and its many roots and offshoots in an intimate downtown basement. Expect a fresh listening experience shaped by Asheville’s grass and adjacent music scenes.
A rotating cast of musicians explores bluegrass and its many roots and offshoots in an intimate downtown basement. Expect a fresh listening experience shaped by Asheville’s grass and adjacent music scenes.
A rotating cast of musicians explores bluegrass and its many roots and offshoots in an intimate downtown basement. Expect a fresh listening experience shaped by Asheville’s grass and adjacent music scenes.
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.