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A welcoming, respectful weekly jam brings professional musicians, rising artists, and community members together for collaborative playing and fresh sounds, continuing Asheville’s tradition of musicians making music together.
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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.
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.
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.
Womens' Circle
MoreA welcoming women-centered gathering for rotating wellness and self-care activities, with room to share, be heard, and build friendships in a supportive community setting. Each session offers a different way to connect.
A welcoming women-centered gathering for rotating wellness and self-care activities, with room to share, be heard, and build friendships in a supportive community setting. Each session offers a different way to connect.
A welcoming women-centered gathering for rotating wellness and self-care activities, with room to share, be heard, and build friendships in a supportive community setting. Each session offers a different way to connect.
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.
Poets, musicians, comedians, and storytellers take turns sharing creative performances in a relaxed brewery gathering. Bring an instrument or simply listen while connecting with Asheville’s local arts community.
Poets, musicians, comedians, and storytellers take turns sharing creative performances in a relaxed brewery gathering. Bring an instrument or simply listen while connecting with Asheville’s local arts community.
Poets, musicians, comedians, and storytellers take turns sharing creative performances in a relaxed brewery gathering. Bring an instrument or simply listen while connecting with Asheville’s local arts community.
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.
Strum ukulele chords and sing familiar songs in a relaxed, participatory play-along, with lyrics and chords projected for easy follow-along. Players of every skill level can join in.
Strum ukulele chords and sing familiar songs in a relaxed, participatory play-along, with lyrics and chords projected for easy follow-along. Players of every skill level can join in.
Strum ukulele chords and sing familiar songs in a relaxed, participatory play-along, with lyrics and chords projected for easy follow-along. Players of every skill level can join in.
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.
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.
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 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 Sunday music gathering brings sound into the Asheville Art Museum, pairing live performance with a cultural setting for a relaxed afternoon of listening and connection.
A Sunday music gathering brings sound into the Asheville Art Museum, pairing live performance with a cultural setting for a relaxed afternoon of listening and connection.
A Sunday music gathering brings sound into the Asheville Art Museum, pairing live performance with a cultural setting for a relaxed afternoon of listening and 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.
Irish Session
MoreTraditional Irish session brings musicians together for an informal evening of Celtic folk tunes, spontaneous playing, and attentive listening in a welcoming neighborhood music setting.
Traditional Irish session brings musicians together for an informal evening of Celtic folk tunes, spontaneous playing, and attentive listening in a welcoming neighborhood music setting.
Traditional Irish session brings musicians together for an informal evening of Celtic folk tunes, spontaneous playing, and attentive listening in a welcoming neighborhood music setting.
Sing varied, easy-to-learn songs in a welcoming a cappella chorus rehearsal, with expert voice training and music provided. All experience levels are invited to explore ensemble singing and community.
Sing varied, easy-to-learn songs in a welcoming a cappella chorus rehearsal, with expert voice training and music provided. All experience levels are invited to explore ensemble singing and community.
Sing varied, easy-to-learn songs in a welcoming a cappella chorus rehearsal, with expert voice training and music provided. All experience levels are invited to explore ensemble singing and community.
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.
Acoustic circle jams bring fiddles, banjos, and guitars together for traditional Appalachian mountain music, welcoming players and listeners alike while tips support youth music education through Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians.
Acoustic circle jams bring fiddles, banjos, and guitars together for traditional Appalachian mountain music, welcoming players and listeners alike while tips support youth music education through Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians.
Acoustic circle jams bring fiddles, banjos, and guitars together for traditional Appalachian mountain music, welcoming players and listeners alike while tips support youth music education through Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians.
Connection-focused fusion dancing blends styles in a welcoming community atmosphere, with a smooth sprung floor, quality sound, and immersive lighting. Newcomers and seasoned dancers can share a full night of movement.
Connection-focused fusion dancing blends styles in a welcoming community atmosphere, with a smooth sprung floor, quality sound, and immersive lighting. Newcomers and seasoned dancers can share a full night of movement.
Connection-focused fusion dancing blends styles in a welcoming community atmosphere, with a smooth sprung floor, quality sound, and immersive lighting. Newcomers and seasoned dancers can share a full night of movement.