The Connect
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MoreA 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.
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.
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.

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.

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.

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 one-night-only lineup curated by Travis Book blends bluegrass, blues, Americana, country, funk, and singer-songwriter grooves into a loose, collaborative set. Expect rotating local and touring players and plenty of onstage chemistry in an intimate Brevard room.
A one-night-only lineup curated by Travis Book blends bluegrass, blues, Americana, country, funk, and singer-songwriter grooves into a loose, collaborative set. Expect rotating local and touring players and plenty of onstage chemistry in an intimate Brevard room.
A one-night-only lineup curated by Travis Book blends bluegrass, blues, Americana, country, funk, and singer-songwriter grooves into a loose, collaborative set. Expect rotating local and touring players and plenty of onstage chemistry in an intimate Brevard room.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A late-night hang at a West Asheville brewpub built around a recurring Thursday series and bar-night energy. Expect a casual, social crowd with drinks flowing and a come-as-you-are vibe.

A late-night hang at a West Asheville brewpub built around a recurring Thursday series and bar-night energy. Expect a casual, social crowd with drinks flowing and a come-as-you-are vibe.
A late-night hang at a West Asheville brewpub built around a recurring Thursday series and bar-night energy. Expect a casual, social crowd with drinks flowing and a come-as-you-are vibe.

Open Mic Night
MoreA laid back open mic in a downtown brewery taproom where poets, musicians, and storytellers can grab the mic or cheer on local talent. Sip craft beers in a casual, supportive late night crowd.

A laid back open mic in a downtown brewery taproom where poets, musicians, and storytellers can grab the mic or cheer on local talent. Sip craft beers in a casual, supportive late night crowd.
A laid back open mic in a downtown brewery taproom where poets, musicians, and storytellers can grab the mic or cheer on local talent. Sip craft beers in a casual, supportive late night crowd.

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.

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.

Basement bluegrass nights with guitar and vocal-led sets that stretch into adjacent roots and Americana influences. A rotating cast drops in weekly for an intimate, alley-entrance listening hang in downtown Asheville.

Basement bluegrass nights with guitar and vocal-led sets that stretch into adjacent roots and Americana influences. A rotating cast drops in weekly for an intimate, alley-entrance listening hang in downtown Asheville.
Basement bluegrass nights with guitar and vocal-led sets that stretch into adjacent roots and Americana influences. A rotating cast drops in weekly for an intimate, alley-entrance listening hang in downtown Asheville.

Tand
MoreAmp-driven, high-energy rock with a deep catalog of originals and eclectic covers, performed by a relentlessly touring four-piece that’s played Summer Camp, Peach, and Suwannee Hulaween festival stages.

Amp-driven, high-energy rock with a deep catalog of originals and eclectic covers, performed by a relentlessly touring four-piece that’s played Summer Camp, Peach, and Suwannee Hulaween festival stages.
Amp-driven, high-energy rock with a deep catalog of originals and eclectic covers, performed by a relentlessly touring four-piece that’s played Summer Camp, Peach, and Suwannee Hulaween festival stages.

Monday-night acoustic jam built around old-time Appalachian fiddle tunes, banjo, and guitar, with a welcoming circle for players and listeners. Tips support the Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians program and regional music education.

Monday-night acoustic jam built around old-time Appalachian fiddle tunes, banjo, and guitar, with a welcoming circle for players and listeners. Tips support the Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians program and regional music education.
Monday-night acoustic jam built around old-time Appalachian fiddle tunes, banjo, and guitar, with a welcoming circle for players and listeners. Tips support the Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians program and regional music education.

A welcoming, participatory contra dance creates a lively community gathering in a sober, safe space, with social folk dancing and opportunities to connect through movement.

A welcoming, participatory contra dance creates a lively community gathering in a sober, safe space, with social folk dancing and opportunities to connect through movement.
A welcoming, participatory contra dance creates a lively community gathering in a sober, safe space, with social folk dancing and opportunities to connect through movement.

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.

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.
