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An informal weekly gathering for spontaneous, collaborative music-making, where local musicians share ideas and build a communal sound through an open, participatory jam.
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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.
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.
A late-night brewery hangout built around a Monday “mashup” vibe—expect a loose, social crowd and a rotating mix of sounds and scenes in a laid-back West Asheville taproom.
A late-night brewery hangout built around a Monday “mashup” vibe—expect a loose, social crowd and a rotating mix of sounds and scenes in a laid-back West Asheville taproom.
A late-night brewery hangout built around a Monday “mashup” vibe—expect a loose, social crowd and a rotating mix of sounds and scenes in a laid-back West Asheville taproom.
A communal jamgrass session blends bluegrass roots with loose, improvisational energy, creating a casual gathering for fans of acoustic string-band sounds and spontaneous musical interplay.
A communal jamgrass session blends bluegrass roots with loose, improvisational energy, creating a casual gathering for fans of acoustic string-band sounds and spontaneous musical interplay.
A communal jamgrass session blends bluegrass roots with loose, improvisational energy, creating a casual gathering for fans of acoustic string-band sounds and spontaneous musical interplay.
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.
Collaborative sets blend reworked favorites with possible original songs, bringing a lively Thursday-night brewery residency atmosphere and a punchy, high-energy sound from Asheville-area musicians.
Collaborative sets blend reworked favorites with possible original songs, bringing a lively Thursday-night brewery residency atmosphere and a punchy, high-energy sound from Asheville-area musicians.
Collaborative sets blend reworked favorites with possible original songs, bringing a lively Thursday-night brewery residency atmosphere and a punchy, high-energy sound from Asheville-area musicians.
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.
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 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.
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.
An informal jazz and blues jam brings musicians together for spontaneous solos, swinging standards, and blues grooves in a relaxed brewery setting, with a communal feel for players and listeners alike.
An informal jazz and blues jam brings musicians together for spontaneous solos, swinging standards, and blues grooves in a relaxed brewery setting, with a communal feel for players and listeners alike.
An informal jazz and blues jam brings musicians together for spontaneous solos, swinging standards, and blues grooves in a relaxed brewery setting, with a communal feel for players and listeners alike.
Electric instruments and a house-band kickoff set the groove before musicians are invited to plug in and join a relaxed, collaborative jam session in Brevard.
Electric instruments and a house-band kickoff set the groove before musicians are invited to plug in and join a relaxed, collaborative jam session in Brevard.
Electric instruments and a house-band kickoff set the groove before musicians are invited to plug in and join a relaxed, collaborative jam session in Brevard.
Musicians and friends gather for a relaxed Sunday evening jam, sharing spontaneous performances and collaborative playing on the taproom stage in a welcoming community setting.
Musicians and friends gather for a relaxed Sunday evening jam, sharing spontaneous performances and collaborative playing on the taproom stage in a welcoming community setting.
Musicians and friends gather for a relaxed Sunday evening jam, sharing spontaneous performances and collaborative playing on the taproom stage in a welcoming community setting.
Live musical performances bring a relaxed Sunday listening atmosphere to an art museum setting, pairing a cultural outing with a gallery-adjacent sound experience.
Live musical performances bring a relaxed Sunday listening atmosphere to an art museum setting, pairing a cultural outing with a gallery-adjacent sound experience.
Live musical performances bring a relaxed Sunday listening atmosphere to an art museum setting, pairing a cultural outing with a gallery-adjacent sound experience.
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 welcoming social dance floor moves to classic favorites and modern jazz, with opportunities to try Lindy Hop and connect with fellow dancers in East Asheville.
A welcoming social dance floor moves to classic favorites and modern jazz, with opportunities to try Lindy Hop and connect with fellow dancers in East Asheville.
A welcoming social dance floor moves to classic favorites and modern jazz, with opportunities to try Lindy Hop and connect with fellow dancers in East Asheville.
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.
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.
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.
Rotating musicians explore bluegrass and its many influences through guitar, vocals, and roots-driven sounds in an intimate underground listening room. Each week brings a fresh lineup from Asheville’s grass and adjacent music scenes.
Rotating musicians explore bluegrass and its many influences through guitar, vocals, and roots-driven sounds in an intimate underground listening room. Each week brings a fresh lineup from Asheville’s grass and adjacent music scenes.
Rotating musicians explore bluegrass and its many influences through guitar, vocals, and roots-driven sounds in an intimate underground listening room. Each week brings a fresh lineup from Asheville’s grass and adjacent music scenes.