The Friday Drum Circle
Pulse-driven community drumming fills the downtown park as hand drums and percussion build into a loose, danceable groove. An after-work Friday-night gathering where anyone can sway, listen, or jump into the circle.
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A pulsing Friday-night drum circle fills Pritchard Park with layered hand drums, shakers, and spontaneous rhythms. Sway, dance, or sit in the open air for a casual, all-level community jam downtown.
A pulsing Friday-night drum circle fills Pritchard Park with layered hand drums, shakers, and spontaneous rhythms. Sway, dance, or sit in the open air for a casual, all-level community jam downtown.
A pulsing Friday-night drum circle fills Pritchard Park with layered hand drums, shakers, and spontaneous rhythms. Sway, dance, or sit in the open air for a casual, all-level community jam downtown.
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.
Communal drum circle in downtown’s Pritchard Park with layered hand percussion, improvised call and response rhythms, and spontaneous dancing. Drop in to play, listen, or move with the crowd in an open outdoor setting.
Communal drum circle in downtown’s Pritchard Park with layered hand percussion, improvised call and response rhythms, and spontaneous dancing. Drop in to play, listen, or move with the crowd in an open outdoor setting.
Communal drum circle in downtown’s Pritchard Park with layered hand percussion, improvised call and response rhythms, and spontaneous dancing. Drop in to play, listen, or move with the crowd in an open outdoor setting.
Hand drums and flutes spark spontaneous, improvised music in a playful community rhythm circle. Bring an instrument or come to dance, listen, and share the creative energy.
Hand drums and flutes spark spontaneous, improvised music in a playful community rhythm circle. Bring an instrument or come to dance, listen, and share the creative energy.
Hand drums and flutes spark spontaneous, improvised music in a playful community rhythm circle. Bring an instrument or come to dance, listen, and share the creative energy.
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.
Hands-on drumming instruction and group rhythm-building in a welcoming community setting, led by Larry McDowell. Expect basic technique, timing exercises, and a shared percussive groove designed for all experience levels.
Hands-on drumming instruction and group rhythm-building in a welcoming community setting, led by Larry McDowell. Expect basic technique, timing exercises, and a shared percussive groove designed for all experience levels.
Hands-on drumming instruction and group rhythm-building in a welcoming community setting, led by Larry McDowell. Expect basic technique, timing exercises, and a shared percussive groove designed for all experience levels.
A daytime pop up market in downtown’s Pritchard Park with rotating local makers and artisan vendors. Browse handmade goods and small batch finds in an open air, community hangout setting.
A daytime pop up market in downtown’s Pritchard Park with rotating local makers and artisan vendors. Browse handmade goods and small batch finds in an open air, community hangout setting.
A daytime pop up market in downtown’s Pritchard Park with rotating local makers and artisan vendors. Browse handmade goods and small batch finds in an open air, community hangout setting.
Devotional kirtan chanting and a communal song circle with call and response melodies, supported by harmonium and hand drums. A late-evening gathering for grounding, shared voices, and contemplative connection.
Devotional kirtan chanting and a communal song circle with call and response melodies, supported by harmonium and hand drums. A late-evening gathering for grounding, shared voices, and contemplative connection.
Devotional kirtan chanting and a communal song circle with call and response melodies, supported by harmonium and hand drums. A late-evening gathering for grounding, shared voices, and contemplative connection.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy downtown pub as musicians trade acoustic fiddle-and-banjo style standards in an informal jam. Expect a come-and-go community vibe with plenty of room to listen or play along.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy downtown pub as musicians trade acoustic fiddle-and-banjo style standards in an informal jam. Expect a come-and-go community vibe with plenty of room to listen or play along.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy downtown pub as musicians trade acoustic fiddle-and-banjo style standards in an informal jam. Expect a come-and-go community vibe with plenty of room to listen or play along.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy downtown pub in a participatory jam atmosphere. Expect fiddles, banjos, and guitars swapping traditional melodies late into the evening.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy downtown pub in a participatory jam atmosphere. Expect fiddles, banjos, and guitars swapping traditional melodies late into the evening.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy downtown pub in a participatory jam atmosphere. Expect fiddles, banjos, and guitars swapping traditional melodies late into the evening.
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.
Improvised jazz unfolds as local musicians bring instruments, trade ideas, and build spontaneous grooves together. Settle in to listen or join the relaxed, collaborative Sunday jam.
Improvised jazz unfolds as local musicians bring instruments, trade ideas, and build spontaneous grooves together. Settle in to listen or join the relaxed, collaborative Sunday jam.
Improvised jazz unfolds as local musicians bring instruments, trade ideas, and build spontaneous grooves together. Settle in to listen or join the relaxed, collaborative Sunday jam.
Live drumming guides a shamanic journey practice designed to shift brainwave states and deepen ancestral connection. A late-night community circle tied to seasonal ritual, with space for reflection and integration of personal transformation.
Live drumming guides a shamanic journey practice designed to shift brainwave states and deepen ancestral connection. A late-night community circle tied to seasonal ritual, with space for reflection and integration of personal transformation.
Live drumming guides a shamanic journey practice designed to shift brainwave states and deepen ancestral connection. A late-night community circle tied to seasonal ritual, with space for reflection and integration of personal transformation.
An electric jam opens with the house band before welcoming musicians to plug in and play. Expect an informal, collaborative session built around spontaneous group performance.
An electric jam opens with the house band before welcoming musicians to plug in and play. Expect an informal, collaborative session built around spontaneous group performance.
An electric jam opens with the house band before welcoming musicians to plug in and play. Expect an informal, collaborative session built around spontaneous group performance.
Balboa swing night with a quick drop in lesson followed by a DJ led social dance and guided practice to lock in the steps. Optional 10 minute mini private lessons available in a casual bar setting.
Balboa swing night with a quick drop in lesson followed by a DJ led social dance and guided practice to lock in the steps. Optional 10 minute mini private lessons available in a casual bar setting.
Balboa swing night with a quick drop in lesson followed by a DJ led social dance and guided practice to lock in the steps. Optional 10 minute mini private lessons available in a casual bar setting.
A relaxed, participatory music jam welcomes new and experienced players with any instrument, while listeners can enjoy funky improvisation, work on homework, or unwind with friends.
A relaxed, participatory music jam welcomes new and experienced players with any instrument, while listeners can enjoy funky improvisation, work on homework, or unwind with friends.
A relaxed, participatory music jam welcomes new and experienced players with any instrument, while listeners can enjoy funky improvisation, work on homework, or unwind with friends.
A late-night First Friday hangout on South Market Street with an artsy, downtown block-party feel. Expect a social, community-forward evening centered on the Noir Collective space and neighboring foot traffic.
A late-night First Friday hangout on South Market Street with an artsy, downtown block-party feel. Expect a social, community-forward evening centered on the Noir Collective space and neighboring foot traffic.
A late-night First Friday hangout on South Market Street with an artsy, downtown block-party feel. Expect a social, community-forward evening centered on the Noir Collective space and neighboring foot traffic.
Late-night mashup set blends familiar hooks with beat-driven drops in a lively brewery taproom. Expect a dance-forward crowd, casual bar vibes, and high-energy mixing built for weekend-style partying on a Monday.
Late-night mashup set blends familiar hooks with beat-driven drops in a lively brewery taproom. Expect a dance-forward crowd, casual bar vibes, and high-energy mixing built for weekend-style partying on a Monday.
Late-night mashup set blends familiar hooks with beat-driven drops in a lively brewery taproom. Expect a dance-forward crowd, casual bar vibes, and high-energy mixing built for weekend-style partying on a Monday.
Lively contra dance night with traditional folk social dancing and a welcoming community vibe in a college gym setting. Expect long lines, swingy partner figures, and a joy-forward atmosphere rooted in regional music and dance traditions.
Lively contra dance night with traditional folk social dancing and a welcoming community vibe in a college gym setting. Expect long lines, swingy partner figures, and a joy-forward atmosphere rooted in regional music and dance traditions.
Lively contra dance night with traditional folk social dancing and a welcoming community vibe in a college gym setting. Expect long lines, swingy partner figures, and a joy-forward atmosphere rooted in regional music and dance traditions.
Three hours of free country western line dancing and two stepping with a welcoming, beginner friendly crowd. Expect easy to follow steps, casual dress, and a no partner needed setup that keeps the dance floor moving all night.
Three hours of free country western line dancing and two stepping with a welcoming, beginner friendly crowd. Expect easy to follow steps, casual dress, and a no partner needed setup that keeps the dance floor moving all night.
Three hours of free country western line dancing and two stepping with a welcoming, beginner friendly crowd. Expect easy to follow steps, casual dress, and a no partner needed setup that keeps the dance floor moving all night.