The Friday Drum Circle
Pulsing communal rhythms and hand percussion fill Pritchard Park every Friday evening, welcoming drummers and listeners of all ages for a weekly participatory circle in the heart of downtown.
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Communal hand drumming in Pritchard Park's open-air plaza, where locals gather every Friday evening for a participatory drum circle welcoming players and listeners in downtown Asheville.
Communal hand drumming in Pritchard Park's open-air plaza, where locals gather every Friday evening for a participatory drum circle welcoming players and listeners in downtown Asheville.
Communal hand drumming in Pritchard Park's open-air plaza, where locals gather every Friday evening for a participatory drum circle welcoming players and listeners in downtown Asheville.
Heart-centered kirtan—devotional call-and-response chanting—accompanied by harmonium, drums, and guitar, creates an uplifting, meditative song circle. Open, inclusive communal vibe welcomes singers and listeners of all experience levels.
Heart-centered kirtan—devotional call-and-response chanting—accompanied by harmonium, drums, and guitar, creates an uplifting, meditative song circle. Open, inclusive communal vibe welcomes singers and listeners of all experience levels.
Heart-centered kirtan—devotional call-and-response chanting—accompanied by harmonium, drums, and guitar, creates an uplifting, meditative song circle. Open, inclusive communal vibe welcomes singers and listeners of all experience levels.
Rhythmic hand percussion instruction with Larry McDowell, teaching foundational beats and group improvisation in a welcoming circle at The Well. Beginner friendly class emphasizes groove, call and response, and communal listening.
Rhythmic hand percussion instruction with Larry McDowell, teaching foundational beats and group improvisation in a welcoming circle at The Well. Beginner friendly class emphasizes groove, call and response, and communal listening.
Rhythmic hand percussion instruction with Larry McDowell, teaching foundational beats and group improvisation in a welcoming circle at The Well. Beginner friendly class emphasizes groove, call and response, and communal listening.
Commune in call and response kirtan with harmonium, hand drums, and communal singing in a warm, candlelit song circle at The Well, inviting devotional chanting and participatory community music.
Commune in call and response kirtan with harmonium, hand drums, and communal singing in a warm, candlelit song circle at The Well, inviting devotional chanting and participatory community music.
Commune in call and response kirtan with harmonium, hand drums, and communal singing in a warm, candlelit song circle at The Well, inviting devotional chanting and participatory community music.
Evening of old-time mountain and folk music in a cozy downtown pub, a participatory acoustic jam of fiddles, banjo, and guitar where players and listeners mingle, casual and welcoming to all skill levels.
Evening of old-time mountain and folk music in a cozy downtown pub, a participatory acoustic jam of fiddles, banjo, and guitar where players and listeners mingle, casual and welcoming to all skill levels.
Evening of old-time mountain and folk music in a cozy downtown pub, a participatory acoustic jam of fiddles, banjo, and guitar where players and listeners mingle, casual and welcoming to all skill levels.
Round robin circle of Appalachian old time fiddle, banjo, and guitar invites players and listeners into a laid back brewery taproom; participatory jams welcome all skill levels for communal traditional tunes.
Round robin circle of Appalachian old time fiddle, banjo, and guitar invites players and listeners into a laid back brewery taproom; participatory jams welcome all skill levels for communal traditional tunes.
Round robin circle of Appalachian old time fiddle, banjo, and guitar invites players and listeners into a laid back brewery taproom; participatory jams welcome all skill levels for communal traditional tunes.
Plugged-in electric grooves from a house band kick off around 5pm, then drop-in players join for open-stage improvisation, amp-driven solos, and relaxed community-focused jam sessions in an intimate barroom setting.
Plugged-in electric grooves from a house band kick off around 5pm, then drop-in players join for open-stage improvisation, amp-driven solos, and relaxed community-focused jam sessions in an intimate barroom setting.
Plugged-in electric grooves from a house band kick off around 5pm, then drop-in players join for open-stage improvisation, amp-driven solos, and relaxed community-focused jam sessions in an intimate barroom setting.
Outdoor bazaar of vintage curios, handmade goods, and artisanal wares; local makers and collectors run pop-up stalls offering small batch gifts, oddities, and family friendly browsing on a sunny afternoon.
Outdoor bazaar of vintage curios, handmade goods, and artisanal wares; local makers and collectors run pop-up stalls offering small batch gifts, oddities, and family friendly browsing on a sunny afternoon.
Outdoor bazaar of vintage curios, handmade goods, and artisanal wares; local makers and collectors run pop-up stalls offering small batch gifts, oddities, and family friendly browsing on a sunny afternoon.
Late night Sunday jazz jam focused on improvisational standards, call and response solos, and spontaneous small-group combos; musicians of all levels bring instruments to sit in while listeners soak up warm, intimate barroom grooves.
Late night Sunday jazz jam focused on improvisational standards, call and response solos, and spontaneous small-group combos; musicians of all levels bring instruments to sit in while listeners soak up warm, intimate barroom grooves.
Late night Sunday jazz jam focused on improvisational standards, call and response solos, and spontaneous small-group combos; musicians of all levels bring instruments to sit in while listeners soak up warm, intimate barroom grooves.
Evening of communal old-time mountain and folk music with fiddles, banjo, and acoustic guitar in a cozy pub setting; informal pickup jams welcome players and listeners of all skill levels.
Evening of communal old-time mountain and folk music with fiddles, banjo, and acoustic guitar in a cozy pub setting; informal pickup jams welcome players and listeners of all skill levels.
Evening of communal old-time mountain and folk music with fiddles, banjo, and acoustic guitar in a cozy pub setting; informal pickup jams welcome players and listeners of all skill levels.
Celtic influenced acoustic session of fiddle, flute, bodhrán, and guitar in Jack of the Wood’s cozy pub setting; regional and visiting musicians trade reels, airs, and jigs in a participatory evening circle.
Celtic influenced acoustic session of fiddle, flute, bodhrán, and guitar in Jack of the Wood’s cozy pub setting; regional and visiting musicians trade reels, airs, and jigs in a participatory evening circle.
Celtic influenced acoustic session of fiddle, flute, bodhrán, and guitar in Jack of the Wood’s cozy pub setting; regional and visiting musicians trade reels, airs, and jigs in a participatory evening circle.
Long-running traditional Irish and old time mountain jam on a lively pub stage, where local fiddles, flutes, and guitars meet for drop-in sessions over pints and afternoon Irish coffees.
Long-running traditional Irish and old time mountain jam on a lively pub stage, where local fiddles, flutes, and guitars meet for drop-in sessions over pints and afternoon Irish coffees.
Long-running traditional Irish and old time mountain jam on a lively pub stage, where local fiddles, flutes, and guitars meet for drop-in sessions over pints and afternoon Irish coffees.
Gentle virtual listening circle providing a trauma-informed, judgement-free space for community healing, reflection, and mutual listening; facilitated group sessions help participants reset and process together with free online registration.
Gentle virtual listening circle providing a trauma-informed, judgement-free space for community healing, reflection, and mutual listening; facilitated group sessions help participants reset and process together with free online registration.
Gentle virtual listening circle providing a trauma-informed, judgement-free space for community healing, reflection, and mutual listening; facilitated group sessions help participants reset and process together with free online registration.
Lively old-time acoustic jam of fiddles, banjo, guitar, and upright bass fills a local brewery taproom on 1st and 3rd Thursdays, welcoming players and listeners of all skill levels.
Lively old-time acoustic jam of fiddles, banjo, guitar, and upright bass fills a local brewery taproom on 1st and 3rd Thursdays, welcoming players and listeners of all skill levels.
Lively old-time acoustic jam of fiddles, banjo, guitar, and upright bass fills a local brewery taproom on 1st and 3rd Thursdays, welcoming players and listeners of all skill levels.
Crackling vinyl and intimate record spins create a laid back listening party in a cozy kava lounge, where collectors bring records to share and chat during a monthly third Friday meetup.
Crackling vinyl and intimate record spins create a laid back listening party in a cozy kava lounge, where collectors bring records to share and chat during a monthly third Friday meetup.
Crackling vinyl and intimate record spins create a laid back listening party in a cozy kava lounge, where collectors bring records to share and chat during a monthly third Friday meetup.
Lively Appalachian old-time fiddles, guitar, standup bass and banjo uke animate Jack of the Wood's downtown taproom on Saturday afternoons; five seasoned women deliver energetic mountain tunes ideal for dancing and mingling.
Lively Appalachian old-time fiddles, guitar, standup bass and banjo uke animate Jack of the Wood's downtown taproom on Saturday afternoons; five seasoned women deliver energetic mountain tunes ideal for dancing and mingling.
Lively Appalachian old-time fiddles, guitar, standup bass and banjo uke animate Jack of the Wood's downtown taproom on Saturday afternoons; five seasoned women deliver energetic mountain tunes ideal for dancing and mingling.