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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An open community drum circle fills downtown Pritchard Park every Friday evening with steady hand drums, layered rhythms, and spontaneous call-and-response. Come to play or listen in a casual, all skill levels outdoor gathering.
An open community drum circle fills downtown Pritchard Park every Friday evening with steady hand drums, layered rhythms, and spontaneous call-and-response. Come to play or listen in a casual, all skill levels outdoor gathering.
An open community drum circle fills downtown Pritchard Park every Friday evening with steady hand drums, layered rhythms, and spontaneous call-and-response. Come to play or listen in a casual, all skill levels outdoor gathering.
Open-air drum circle where hand drums, shakers, and improvised rhythms build into a communal groove in the heart of downtown. Drop in to play or listen, with a spontaneous, danceable, all-levels vibe in a public park.
Open-air drum circle where hand drums, shakers, and improvised rhythms build into a communal groove in the heart of downtown. Drop in to play or listen, with a spontaneous, danceable, all-levels vibe in a public park.
Open-air drum circle where hand drums, shakers, and improvised rhythms build into a communal groove in the heart of downtown. Drop in to play or listen, with a spontaneous, danceable, all-levels vibe in a public park.
Hands-on community drumming led by Larry McDowell with shared rhythms and call-and-response patterns on hand percussion. A welcoming, beginner-friendly class focused on groove, listening, and group timing in an intimate community space.
Hands-on community drumming led by Larry McDowell with shared rhythms and call-and-response patterns on hand percussion. A welcoming, beginner-friendly class focused on groove, listening, and group timing in an intimate community space.
Hands-on community drumming led by Larry McDowell with shared rhythms and call-and-response patterns on hand percussion. A welcoming, beginner-friendly class focused on groove, listening, and group timing in an intimate community space.
Polyrhythmic West African drum ensemble performance with layered hand percussion and call-and-response energy. Catch the late-night show in an open-air pavilion for a vibrant cultural music experience and community gathering.
Polyrhythmic West African drum ensemble performance with layered hand percussion and call-and-response energy. Catch the late-night show in an open-air pavilion for a vibrant cultural music experience and community gathering.
Polyrhythmic West African drum ensemble performance with layered hand percussion and call-and-response energy. Catch the late-night show in an open-air pavilion for a vibrant cultural music experience and community gathering.
Weekly circle jam trading old-time fiddle and banjo tunes with traditional mountain songs in a cozy community venue. Rotating sets invite pickers and listeners for a relaxed, come-as-you-are roots music hang.
Weekly circle jam trading old-time fiddle and banjo tunes with traditional mountain songs in a cozy community venue. Rotating sets invite pickers and listeners for a relaxed, come-as-you-are roots music hang.
Weekly circle jam trading old-time fiddle and banjo tunes with traditional mountain songs in a cozy community venue. Rotating sets invite pickers and listeners for a relaxed, come-as-you-are roots music hang.
Appalachian old time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy downtown pub for an informal jam session. Expect fiddles and banjos in a communal, listen or play along atmosphere.
Appalachian old time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy downtown pub for an informal jam session. Expect fiddles and banjos in a communal, listen or play along atmosphere.
Appalachian old time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy downtown pub for an informal jam session. Expect fiddles and banjos in a communal, listen or play along atmosphere.
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.
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.
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 Irish traditional tunes played in a lively pub session with rotating local and regional musicians. Expect an intimate, social atmosphere centered on acoustic melodies and communal listening.
Celtic-influenced Irish traditional tunes played in a lively pub session with rotating local and regional musicians. Expect an intimate, social atmosphere centered on acoustic melodies and communal listening.
Celtic-influenced Irish traditional tunes played in a lively pub session with rotating local and regional musicians. Expect an intimate, social atmosphere centered on acoustic melodies and communal listening.
Hands-on frame drumming immersion that teaches fundamental strokes, ensemble rhythms, and somatic practices for beginners, tapping the sacred pulse to cultivate healing arts community in a women focused circle.
Hands-on frame drumming immersion that teaches fundamental strokes, ensemble rhythms, and somatic practices for beginners, tapping the sacred pulse to cultivate healing arts community in a women focused circle.
Hands-on frame drumming immersion that teaches fundamental strokes, ensemble rhythms, and somatic practices for beginners, tapping the sacred pulse to cultivate healing arts community in a women focused circle.
A weekly bluegrass jam where musicians trade breaks on fiddle, banjo, guitar, and bass in a casual, participatory circle. Free and open to all skill levels for listening, playing along, and community hangout.
A weekly bluegrass jam where musicians trade breaks on fiddle, banjo, guitar, and bass in a casual, participatory circle. Free and open to all skill levels for listening, playing along, and community hangout.
A weekly bluegrass jam where musicians trade breaks on fiddle, banjo, guitar, and bass in a casual, participatory circle. Free and open to all skill levels for listening, playing along, and community hangout.
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.
Group devotional kirtan and communal song circle centered on call-and-response Sanskrit chants with harmonium and hand percussion; welcoming singers of all levels for meditative, heart-centered practice and community connection.
Group devotional kirtan and communal song circle centered on call-and-response Sanskrit chants with harmonium and hand percussion; welcoming singers of all levels for meditative, heart-centered practice and community connection.
Group devotional kirtan and communal song circle centered on call-and-response Sanskrit chants with harmonium and hand percussion; welcoming singers of all levels for meditative, heart-centered practice and community connection.
A gentle guided meditation paired with a soothing sound bath to support self care, inner peace, and quiet presence. Free monthly community gathering with no experience required, welcoming newcomers and regular practitioners alike.
A gentle guided meditation paired with a soothing sound bath to support self care, inner peace, and quiet presence. Free monthly community gathering with no experience required, welcoming newcomers and regular practitioners alike.
A gentle guided meditation paired with a soothing sound bath to support self care, inner peace, and quiet presence. Free monthly community gathering with no experience required, welcoming newcomers and regular practitioners alike.
Traditional Appalachian old-time tunes fill a casual circle jam where players trade fiddle, banjo, and guitar leads while listeners soak up the front-porch vibe. Drop in to play along or just enjoy community-driven folk music late night.
Traditional Appalachian old-time tunes fill a casual circle jam where players trade fiddle, banjo, and guitar leads while listeners soak up the front-porch vibe. Drop in to play along or just enjoy community-driven folk music late night.
Traditional Appalachian old-time tunes fill a casual circle jam where players trade fiddle, banjo, and guitar leads while listeners soak up the front-porch vibe. Drop in to play along or just enjoy community-driven folk music late night.
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.
An outdoor summer shindig with toe-tapping old-time and bluegrass tunes, informal jam-style sets, and flatfoot dancing on the lawn. Neighbors spread blankets in Pack Square Park for a relaxed, all-ages community hang.
An outdoor summer shindig with toe-tapping old-time and bluegrass tunes, informal jam-style sets, and flatfoot dancing on the lawn. Neighbors spread blankets in Pack Square Park for a relaxed, all-ages community hang.
An outdoor summer shindig with toe-tapping old-time and bluegrass tunes, informal jam-style sets, and flatfoot dancing on the lawn. Neighbors spread blankets in Pack Square Park for a relaxed, all-ages community hang.
Toe-tappin’ bluegrass sets kick off at noon every Sunday, pairing twangy strings and tight harmonies with a laid-back brunch crowd in a classic downtown pub.
Toe-tappin’ bluegrass sets kick off at noon every Sunday, pairing twangy strings and tight harmonies with a laid-back brunch crowd in a classic downtown pub.
Toe-tappin’ bluegrass sets kick off at noon every Sunday, pairing twangy strings and tight harmonies with a laid-back brunch crowd in a classic downtown pub.