The Friday Drum Circle
Rhythmic community drum circle animates Pritchard Park every Friday evening with hand percussion and communal grooves; open participation invites players and listeners to a relaxed outdoor downtown gathering.
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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.
Circling hand drumming and call and response rhythms create an improvisational community groove under the night sky; all-ages, drop-in session encouraging beginners to bring drums and join the beat.
Circling hand drumming and call and response rhythms create an improvisational community groove under the night sky; all-ages, drop-in session encouraging beginners to bring drums and join the beat.
Circling hand drumming and call and response rhythms create an improvisational community groove under the night sky; all-ages, drop-in session encouraging beginners to bring drums and join the beat.
Rhythmic hand drumming circles led by veteran instructor Larry McDowell, emphasizing accessible grooves, breath and pulse to foster community connection and personal well-being; free weekly on Mondays with donations welcomed.
Rhythmic hand drumming circles led by veteran instructor Larry McDowell, emphasizing accessible grooves, breath and pulse to foster community connection and personal well-being; free weekly on Mondays with donations welcomed.
Rhythmic hand drumming circles led by veteran instructor Larry McDowell, emphasizing accessible grooves, breath and pulse to foster community connection and personal well-being; free weekly on Mondays with donations welcomed.
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.
Tactile hand drumming workshop exploring rhythmic fundamentals, call and response patterns, and ensemble grooves in a welcoming community circle; accessible to beginners and practiced players focusing on timing, groove, and group dynamics.
Tactile hand drumming workshop exploring rhythmic fundamentals, call and response patterns, and ensemble grooves in a welcoming community circle; accessible to beginners and practiced players focusing on timing, groove, and group dynamics.
Tactile hand drumming workshop exploring rhythmic fundamentals, call and response patterns, and ensemble grooves in a welcoming community circle; accessible to beginners and practiced players focusing on timing, groove, and group dynamics.
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.
Amp driven electric jam led by a tight house band, inviting local guitarists, drummers, and keyboardists to plug in for improvisational sets in a relaxed, community focused bar atmosphere.
Amp driven electric jam led by a tight house band, inviting local guitarists, drummers, and keyboardists to plug in for improvisational sets in a relaxed, community focused bar atmosphere.
Amp driven electric jam led by a tight house band, inviting local guitarists, drummers, and keyboardists to plug in for improvisational sets in a relaxed, community focused bar atmosphere.
Communal call and response devotional kirtan and song circle offering meditative, participatory chanting and inclusive group singing in a relaxed wellness space, welcoming all voices and beginners.
Communal call and response devotional kirtan and song circle offering meditative, participatory chanting and inclusive group singing in a relaxed wellness space, welcoming all voices and beginners.
Communal call and response devotional kirtan and song circle offering meditative, participatory chanting and inclusive group singing in a relaxed wellness space, welcoming all voices and beginners.
Acoustic old time mountain and folk jam session fills a cozy pub with fiddles, banjos, and front porch rhythms. Drop in to play along or listen in for a laid back late night community hang.
Acoustic old time mountain and folk jam session fills a cozy pub with fiddles, banjos, and front porch rhythms. Drop in to play along or listen in for a laid back late night community hang.
Acoustic old time mountain and folk jam session fills a cozy pub with fiddles, banjos, and front porch rhythms. Drop in to play along or listen in for a laid back late night community hang.
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.
Judgement-free virtual listening circle for community healing and restorative reflection, guided by trauma-informed practices to reset and connect; free online gathering encourages gentle sharing and mutual support (registration required).
Judgement-free virtual listening circle for community healing and restorative reflection, guided by trauma-informed practices to reset and connect; free online gathering encourages gentle sharing and mutual support (registration required).
Judgement-free virtual listening circle for community healing and restorative reflection, guided by trauma-informed practices to reset and connect; free online gathering encourages gentle sharing and mutual support (registration required).
Open air funk and groove set by Gotcha Groove on the Village Green lawn, delivering danceable rhythms, tight grooves and summery horn driven arrangements for a community summer concert experience.
Open air funk and groove set by Gotcha Groove on the Village Green lawn, delivering danceable rhythms, tight grooves and summery horn driven arrangements for a community summer concert experience.
Open air funk and groove set by Gotcha Groove on the Village Green lawn, delivering danceable rhythms, tight grooves and summery horn driven arrangements for a community summer concert experience.
Soulful funk-folk heart songs with empowering sing-alongs and dance-forward grooves, led by keys and bass, guitarlele and guitar, and tight drum backbeats. Expect original tunes plus heartfelt covers in an intimate downtown brewery setting.
Soulful funk-folk heart songs with empowering sing-alongs and dance-forward grooves, led by keys and bass, guitarlele and guitar, and tight drum backbeats. Expect original tunes plus heartfelt covers in an intimate downtown brewery setting.
Soulful funk-folk heart songs with empowering sing-alongs and dance-forward grooves, led by keys and bass, guitarlele and guitar, and tight drum backbeats. Expect original tunes plus heartfelt covers in an intimate downtown brewery setting.
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.
An outdoor summer gathering with old time and bluegrass tunes echoing across Pack Square, drawing circles of flatfooters and social dancers. Bring a blanket for an all-ages park hang with a community-festival feel.
An outdoor summer gathering with old time and bluegrass tunes echoing across Pack Square, drawing circles of flatfooters and social dancers. Bring a blanket for an all-ages park hang with a community-festival feel.
An outdoor summer gathering with old time and bluegrass tunes echoing across Pack Square, drawing circles of flatfooters and social dancers. Bring a blanket for an all-ages park hang with a community-festival feel.
Downhome old-time mountain and folk music in a cozy pub setting, with communal acoustic jams of fiddle, banjo, and guitar that draw local players and listeners for spirited late-night singalongs.
Downhome old-time mountain and folk music in a cozy pub setting, with communal acoustic jams of fiddle, banjo, and guitar that draw local players and listeners for spirited late-night singalongs.
Downhome old-time mountain and folk music in a cozy pub setting, with communal acoustic jams of fiddle, banjo, and guitar that draw local players and listeners for spirited late-night singalongs.
Participatory jazz jam where local players trade bluesy standards, Latin grooves, and spontaneous solos in an intimate riverside bar; bring your instrument to sit in or come listen and soak up improvisation.
Participatory jazz jam where local players trade bluesy standards, Latin grooves, and spontaneous solos in an intimate riverside bar; bring your instrument to sit in or come listen and soak up improvisation.
Participatory jazz jam where local players trade bluesy standards, Latin grooves, and spontaneous solos in an intimate riverside bar; bring your instrument to sit in or come listen and soak up improvisation.
Upbeat groove-driven set by The Deep Shallow Band on the Village Green Commons, delivering danceable rhythms and a community picnic atmosphere in an open-air, family-friendly summer evening with free admission.
Upbeat groove-driven set by The Deep Shallow Band on the Village Green Commons, delivering danceable rhythms and a community picnic atmosphere in an open-air, family-friendly summer evening with free admission.
Upbeat groove-driven set by The Deep Shallow Band on the Village Green Commons, delivering danceable rhythms and a community picnic atmosphere in an open-air, family-friendly summer evening with free admission.
Circle-style old-time Appalachian jam with fiddles, banjos, and acoustic guitar in a cozy brewery taproom; players and listeners trade traditional tunes, take turns leading sets, and socialize in a relaxed community atmosphere.
Circle-style old-time Appalachian jam with fiddles, banjos, and acoustic guitar in a cozy brewery taproom; players and listeners trade traditional tunes, take turns leading sets, and socialize in a relaxed community atmosphere.
Circle-style old-time Appalachian jam with fiddles, banjos, and acoustic guitar in a cozy brewery taproom; players and listeners trade traditional tunes, take turns leading sets, and socialize in a relaxed community atmosphere.