
The Thursday Bluegrass Jam hosted by Drew Matulich
High-energy bluegrass picking session draws top WNC musicians for a late-night jam where players are encouraged to bring instruments and trade solos. Runs about 9:30–11:30pm with a $1-off bourbon Thursday special in a longtime downtown pub.
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High-energy bluegrass picking session with rotating WNC musicians, kicking off after the host band and running late into the night. Bring your instrument to trade breaks in a downtown pub with bourbons discounted every Thursday.

High-energy bluegrass picking session with rotating WNC musicians, kicking off after the host band and running late into the night. Bring your instrument to trade breaks in a downtown pub with bourbons discounted every Thursday.
High-energy bluegrass picking session with rotating WNC musicians, kicking off after the host band and running late into the night. Bring your instrument to trade breaks in a downtown pub with bourbons discounted every Thursday.

High-energy bluegrass picking with top Western North Carolina players sets the tone before the floor opens up for an open jam at 9:30 pm. Expect fast fiddle and banjo runs in a cozy downtown pub atmosphere.

High-energy bluegrass picking with top Western North Carolina players sets the tone before the floor opens up for an open jam at 9:30 pm. Expect fast fiddle and banjo runs in a cozy downtown pub atmosphere.
High-energy bluegrass picking with top Western North Carolina players sets the tone before the floor opens up for an open jam at 9:30 pm. Expect fast fiddle and banjo runs in a cozy downtown pub atmosphere.

A long running Sunday pub session of traditional Irish and Celtic tunes where local WNC players trade reels and jigs on the stage well into the evening. Grab a pint or an afternoon Irish coffee in a lively English Irish style downtown hotspot.

A long running Sunday pub session of traditional Irish and Celtic tunes where local WNC players trade reels and jigs on the stage well into the evening. Grab a pint or an afternoon Irish coffee in a lively English Irish style downtown hotspot.
A long running Sunday pub session of traditional Irish and Celtic tunes where local WNC players trade reels and jigs on the stage well into the evening. Grab a pint or an afternoon Irish coffee in a lively English Irish style downtown hotspot.

High energy pickin' and stompin' bluegrass jam with raucous string band sets and rotating local pickers swapping breaks; late night community session runs 9:30–11:30pm and includes $1 off bourbon specials.

High energy pickin' and stompin' bluegrass jam with raucous string band sets and rotating local pickers swapping breaks; late night community session runs 9:30–11:30pm and includes $1 off bourbon specials.
High energy pickin' and stompin' bluegrass jam with raucous string band sets and rotating local pickers swapping breaks; late night community session runs 9:30–11:30pm and includes $1 off bourbon specials.

Traditional Irish session tunes fill a classic downtown pub with fiddles, flutes, whistles, and bodhrán rhythms. Drop in for an informal Celtic jam led by rotating WNC musicians and traveling players.

Traditional Irish session tunes fill a classic downtown pub with fiddles, flutes, whistles, and bodhrán rhythms. Drop in for an informal Celtic jam led by rotating WNC musicians and traveling players.
Traditional Irish session tunes fill a classic downtown pub with fiddles, flutes, whistles, and bodhrán rhythms. Drop in for an informal Celtic jam led by rotating WNC musicians and traveling players.

Late-night pub sets of Irish-rooted folk tunes and spirited singalong melodies in an intimate downtown barroom. Expect a cozy, high-energy crowd, clinking pints, and danceable acoustic grooves.

Late-night pub sets of Irish-rooted folk tunes and spirited singalong melodies in an intimate downtown barroom. Expect a cozy, high-energy crowd, clinking pints, and danceable acoustic grooves.
Late-night pub sets of Irish-rooted folk tunes and spirited singalong melodies in an intimate downtown barroom. Expect a cozy, high-energy crowd, clinking pints, and danceable acoustic grooves.

An Asheville-based singer songwriter sets an intimate pub vibe with multi-instrument performances and warm vocal storytelling. Late-night tunes in a classic downtown watering hole atmosphere.

An Asheville-based singer songwriter sets an intimate pub vibe with multi-instrument performances and warm vocal storytelling. Late-night tunes in a classic downtown watering hole atmosphere.
An Asheville-based singer songwriter sets an intimate pub vibe with multi-instrument performances and warm vocal storytelling. Late-night tunes in a classic downtown watering hole atmosphere.

Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy pub setting for an evening jam session. Expect acoustic string-driven melodies and a laid-back, community-oriented vibe.

Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy pub setting for an evening jam session. Expect acoustic string-driven melodies and a laid-back, community-oriented vibe.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy pub setting for an evening jam session. Expect acoustic string-driven melodies and a laid-back, community-oriented vibe.

Unplugged bluegrass circle jam where players trade fiddle tunes, banjo rolls, and harmony choruses in a craft brewery taproom. Bring an instrument to jump in—often spilling onto the patio on warm evenings with ales flowing.

Unplugged bluegrass circle jam where players trade fiddle tunes, banjo rolls, and harmony choruses in a craft brewery taproom. Bring an instrument to jump in—often spilling onto the patio on warm evenings with ales flowing.
Unplugged bluegrass circle jam where players trade fiddle tunes, banjo rolls, and harmony choruses in a craft brewery taproom. Bring an instrument to jump in—often spilling onto the patio on warm evenings with ales flowing.

A monthly bluegrass circle jam with fiddles, banjos, mandolins, and guitars in a brewery taproom. Drop in to play along or listen, with a welcoming community vibe for all skill levels.

A monthly bluegrass circle jam with fiddles, banjos, mandolins, and guitars in a brewery taproom. Drop in to play along or listen, with a welcoming community vibe for all skill levels.
A monthly bluegrass circle jam with fiddles, banjos, mandolins, and guitars in a brewery taproom. Drop in to play along or listen, with a welcoming community vibe for all skill levels.

High-energy bluegrass string-band set with tight picking, quick harmonies, and stomp-along grooves in a cozy downtown brewpub. Craft beer pours and a late-night bar crowd keep the room lively.

High-energy bluegrass string-band set with tight picking, quick harmonies, and stomp-along grooves in a cozy downtown brewpub. Craft beer pours and a late-night bar crowd keep the room lively.
High-energy bluegrass string-band set with tight picking, quick harmonies, and stomp-along grooves in a cozy downtown brewpub. Craft beer pours and a late-night bar crowd keep the room lively.

Punchy mandolin-driven mountain music led by Grammy-nominee Darren Nicholson and The Shed House Trio in a cozy Jack of the Wood taproom; a participatory bluegrass jam welcoming players and listeners for spirited traditional sets.

Punchy mandolin-driven mountain music led by Grammy-nominee Darren Nicholson and The Shed House Trio in a cozy Jack of the Wood taproom; a participatory bluegrass jam welcoming players and listeners for spirited traditional sets.
Punchy mandolin-driven mountain music led by Grammy-nominee Darren Nicholson and The Shed House Trio in a cozy Jack of the Wood taproom; a participatory bluegrass jam welcoming players and listeners for spirited traditional sets.

Grass-forward string-band sets bring quick-picking banjo, fiddle runs, and foot-stomping grooves into a cozy downtown brewery taproom. Expect an energetic late-night crowd with plenty of local beer flowing.

Grass-forward string-band sets bring quick-picking banjo, fiddle runs, and foot-stomping grooves into a cozy downtown brewery taproom. Expect an energetic late-night crowd with plenty of local beer flowing.
Grass-forward string-band sets bring quick-picking banjo, fiddle runs, and foot-stomping grooves into a cozy downtown brewery taproom. Expect an energetic late-night crowd with plenty of local beer flowing.

Jamgrass-meets-traditional bluegrass with extended improvisation, tight brother harmonies, and inventive originals from an Asheville trio powered by acoustic strings and punchy upright bass. Expect high-energy pickin’ in a brewery taproom, sometimes with a rotating fourth player for bigger jams.

Jamgrass-meets-traditional bluegrass with extended improvisation, tight brother harmonies, and inventive originals from an Asheville trio powered by acoustic strings and punchy upright bass. Expect high-energy pickin’ in a brewery taproom, sometimes with a rotating fourth player for bigger jams.
Jamgrass-meets-traditional bluegrass with extended improvisation, tight brother harmonies, and inventive originals from an Asheville trio powered by acoustic strings and punchy upright bass. Expect high-energy pickin’ in a brewery taproom, sometimes with a rotating fourth player for bigger jams.

Toe-tappin’ bluegrass sets fill a cozy downtown pub as brunch plates and drinks roll out at midday. A laid-back Sunday ritual with fast picking, tight harmonies, and a lively crowd.

Toe-tappin’ bluegrass sets fill a cozy downtown pub as brunch plates and drinks roll out at midday. A laid-back Sunday ritual with fast picking, tight harmonies, and a lively crowd.
Toe-tappin’ bluegrass sets fill a cozy downtown pub as brunch plates and drinks roll out at midday. A laid-back Sunday ritual with fast picking, tight harmonies, and a lively crowd.

High-energy jamgrass mixing contemporary and traditional bluegrass, driven by nimble mandolin, flatpicked guitar, and upright bass. A hometown-heavy crowd vibe in a West Asheville brewery taproom.

High-energy jamgrass mixing contemporary and traditional bluegrass, driven by nimble mandolin, flatpicked guitar, and upright bass. A hometown-heavy crowd vibe in a West Asheville brewery taproom.
High-energy jamgrass mixing contemporary and traditional bluegrass, driven by nimble mandolin, flatpicked guitar, and upright bass. A hometown-heavy crowd vibe in a West Asheville brewery taproom.

Lively noon bluegrass set soundtracks a classic pub brunch with fried chicken biscuits topped in house made blackberry jam, shrimp and cheddar grits with collards, and burgers with hand cut fries. Brunch runs until 3pm with bar beverage specials.

Lively noon bluegrass set soundtracks a classic pub brunch with fried chicken biscuits topped in house made blackberry jam, shrimp and cheddar grits with collards, and burgers with hand cut fries. Brunch runs until 3pm with bar beverage specials.
Lively noon bluegrass set soundtracks a classic pub brunch with fried chicken biscuits topped in house made blackberry jam, shrimp and cheddar grits with collards, and burgers with hand cut fries. Brunch runs until 3pm with bar beverage specials.

Traditional bluegrass tunes driven by nimble banjo rolls, fiddle lines, and tight vocal harmonies. An intimate late-night set in a cozy wine bar atmosphere for roots-music fans and drink in hand listening.

Traditional bluegrass tunes driven by nimble banjo rolls, fiddle lines, and tight vocal harmonies. An intimate late-night set in a cozy wine bar atmosphere for roots-music fans and drink in hand listening.
Traditional bluegrass tunes driven by nimble banjo rolls, fiddle lines, and tight vocal harmonies. An intimate late-night set in a cozy wine bar atmosphere for roots-music fans and drink in hand listening.

Lively old time Appalachian mountain music from a women-led string band with fiddle, guitars, standup bass, banjo uke, and driving rhythms. Sets play in a bustling downtown pub known for brews and a high-energy Saturday crowd.

Lively old time Appalachian mountain music from a women-led string band with fiddle, guitars, standup bass, banjo uke, and driving rhythms. Sets play in a bustling downtown pub known for brews and a high-energy Saturday crowd.
Lively old time Appalachian mountain music from a women-led string band with fiddle, guitars, standup bass, banjo uke, and driving rhythms. Sets play in a bustling downtown pub known for brews and a high-energy Saturday crowd.

A traditional Irish pub session brings together rotating players for lively reels and jigs in a cozy bar setting. Held twice monthly on second and fourth Wednesdays, it’s a late evening hang for listeners and musicians alike.

A traditional Irish pub session brings together rotating players for lively reels and jigs in a cozy bar setting. Held twice monthly on second and fourth Wednesdays, it’s a late evening hang for listeners and musicians alike.
A traditional Irish pub session brings together rotating players for lively reels and jigs in a cozy bar setting. Held twice monthly on second and fourth Wednesdays, it’s a late evening hang for listeners and musicians alike.