
The Thursday Bluegrass Jam hosted by Drew Matulich
High-energy bluegrass jam sessions with banjo rolls, fiddle leads, and tight harmony vocals draw pickers from across Western North Carolina. After the host set, musicians trade tunes late-night in a bustling downtown pub with Thursday bourbon discounts.
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Fast-picking bluegrass jam energy takes over a downtown pub as WNC pickers rotate through tunes with fiddles, banjos, and guitars—musicians encouraged to bring instruments and jump in. Runs late with a Thursday bourbon discount and a lively barroom crowd.

Fast-picking bluegrass jam energy takes over a downtown pub as WNC pickers rotate through tunes with fiddles, banjos, and guitars—musicians encouraged to bring instruments and jump in. Runs late with a Thursday bourbon discount and a lively barroom crowd.
Fast-picking bluegrass jam energy takes over a downtown pub as WNC pickers rotate through tunes with fiddles, banjos, and guitars—musicians encouraged to bring instruments and jump in. Runs late with a Thursday bourbon discount and a lively barroom crowd.

Hot bluegrass sets led by top Western North Carolina pickers roll through a cozy downtown pub, then the circle opens up for an all-comers jam starting at 9:30 pm. Expect fast flatpicking, tight harmonies, and communal pickin’ energy.

Hot bluegrass sets led by top Western North Carolina pickers roll through a cozy downtown pub, then the circle opens up for an all-comers jam starting at 9:30 pm. Expect fast flatpicking, tight harmonies, and communal pickin’ energy.
Hot bluegrass sets led by top Western North Carolina pickers roll through a cozy downtown pub, then the circle opens up for an all-comers jam starting at 9:30 pm. Expect fast flatpicking, tight harmonies, and communal pickin’ energy.

Hard driving bluegrass sets from top Western North Carolina pickers set the pace before an open jam kicks off at 9:30 pm. Expect fast fiddle breaks, banjo rolls, and communal picking in a cozy downtown pub.

Hard driving bluegrass sets from top Western North Carolina pickers set the pace before an open jam kicks off at 9:30 pm. Expect fast fiddle breaks, banjo rolls, and communal picking in a cozy downtown pub.
Hard driving bluegrass sets from top Western North Carolina pickers set the pace before an open jam kicks off at 9:30 pm. Expect fast fiddle breaks, banjo rolls, and communal picking in a cozy downtown pub.

Traditional Irish and Celtic tunes spill from a pub-stage jam as rotating WNC musicians trade reels and jigs into the evening. Expect a lively English Irish tavern vibe with pints, brews, and afternoon Irish coffee.

Traditional Irish and Celtic tunes spill from a pub-stage jam as rotating WNC musicians trade reels and jigs into the evening. Expect a lively English Irish tavern vibe with pints, brews, and afternoon Irish coffee.
Traditional Irish and Celtic tunes spill from a pub-stage jam as rotating WNC musicians trade reels and jigs into the evening. Expect a lively English Irish tavern vibe with pints, brews, and afternoon Irish coffee.

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Homegrown Western North Carolina mountain music led by IBMA award-winner Darren Nicholson, blending high-lonesome bluegrass picking with original roots songwriting. Expect a late-night pub jam vibe with community musicians and toe-tapping energy.

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Celtic flavored traditional Irish session night with rotating musicians from across Western North Carolina and beyond. Expect fiddles, whistles, and driving reels in a cozy downtown pub atmosphere built for listening and mingling.
Celtic flavored traditional Irish session night with rotating musicians from across Western North Carolina and beyond. Expect fiddles, whistles, and driving reels in a cozy downtown pub atmosphere built for listening and mingling.

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Celtic session tunes fill a downtown pub with brisk fiddles, tin whistle melodies, and bodhrán rhythms from musicians across Western North Carolina and beyond. Drop in to listen or mingle in a lively, communal night.
Celtic session tunes fill a downtown pub with brisk fiddles, tin whistle melodies, and bodhrán rhythms from musicians across Western North Carolina and beyond. Drop in to listen or mingle in a lively, communal night.

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Celtic-rooted Irish traditional tunes fill a downtown pub as rotating WNC players trade reels and jigs in an informal session. Expect an acoustic, community-driven night with fiddles, flutes, and rhythmic accompaniment.
Celtic-rooted Irish traditional tunes fill a downtown pub as rotating WNC players trade reels and jigs in an informal session. Expect an acoustic, community-driven night with fiddles, flutes, and rhythmic accompaniment.

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.

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Punchy mandolin-led bluegrass and original Appalachian roots songs shaped by Western North Carolina history and culture. Expect tight harmonies and high-energy picking in a cozy downtown pub setting late in the evening.

Punchy mandolin-led bluegrass and original Appalachian roots songs shaped by Western North Carolina history and culture. Expect tight harmonies and high-energy picking in a cozy downtown pub setting late in the evening.
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Traditional Appalachian old time jam energy fills a lively English and Irish style downtown pub, with fiddles, banjos, and guitars traded in an open community circle. Pair dinner and pints with a long running Wednesday night music hang.
Traditional Appalachian old time jam energy fills a lively English and Irish style downtown pub, with fiddles, banjos, and guitars traded in an open community circle. Pair dinner and pints with a long running Wednesday night music hang.

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Late-night bluegrass jam with fast flatpicking, tight harmonies, and plenty of room for musicians to trade breaks. A casual, community-minded gathering in an intimate listening room for pickers and fans alike.
Late-night bluegrass jam with fast flatpicking, tight harmonies, and plenty of room for musicians to trade breaks. A casual, community-minded gathering in an intimate listening room for pickers and fans alike.

Toe-tappin’ bluegrass fills a cozy downtown pub as Asheville pickers kick off a Sunday noon brunch session. Grab brunch plates and settle in for fiddle and banjo-driven tunes with a laid-back community vibe.

Toe-tappin’ bluegrass fills a cozy downtown pub as Asheville pickers kick off a Sunday noon brunch session. Grab brunch plates and settle in for fiddle and banjo-driven tunes with a laid-back community vibe.
Toe-tappin’ bluegrass fills a cozy downtown pub as Asheville pickers kick off a Sunday noon brunch session. Grab brunch plates and settle in for fiddle and banjo-driven tunes with a laid-back community vibe.

Old-time mountain and folk tunes ring out in an intimate pub session with fiddles, banjos, and guitars trading melodies. A casual community jam vibe makes it welcoming for pickers and listeners alike.

Old-time mountain and folk tunes ring out in an intimate pub session with fiddles, banjos, and guitars trading melodies. A casual community jam vibe makes it welcoming for pickers and listeners alike.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes ring out in an intimate pub session with fiddles, banjos, and guitars trading melodies. A casual community jam vibe makes it welcoming for pickers and listeners alike.

A participatory bluegrass jam anchored by the Jacktown Ramblers sound—driving banjo rolls, fiddle leads, and tight three part harmonies. Pickers and listeners gather for an informal, community minded late night session.

A participatory bluegrass jam anchored by the Jacktown Ramblers sound—driving banjo rolls, fiddle leads, and tight three part harmonies. Pickers and listeners gather for an informal, community minded late night session.
A participatory bluegrass jam anchored by the Jacktown Ramblers sound—driving banjo rolls, fiddle leads, and tight three part harmonies. Pickers and listeners gather for an informal, community minded late night session.

Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy pub session with fiddles, banjo, and guitar energy. A communal circle vibe welcomes pickers and listeners for traditional melodies and spontaneous jams late into the evening.

Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy pub session with fiddles, banjo, and guitar energy. A communal circle vibe welcomes pickers and listeners for traditional melodies and spontaneous jams late into the evening.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy pub session with fiddles, banjo, and guitar energy. A communal circle vibe welcomes pickers and listeners for traditional melodies and spontaneous jams late into the evening.