Tony McManus in Concert
Virtuosic Celtic guitar performance billed as “Best Celtic Guitar Player in the World,” blending intricate fingerstyle melodies and driving rhythms. Set in an intimate arts center concert hall in Black Mountain.
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Irish folk melodies and foot-stomping fiddle tunes land in an intimate listening-room setting with a late-night concert vibe. Expect warm acoustic textures, tight musicianship, and a cozy crowd at a Black Mountain staple.

Irish folk melodies and foot-stomping fiddle tunes land in an intimate listening-room setting with a late-night concert vibe. Expect warm acoustic textures, tight musicianship, and a cozy crowd at a Black Mountain staple.
Irish folk melodies and foot-stomping fiddle tunes land in an intimate listening-room setting with a late-night concert vibe. Expect warm acoustic textures, tight musicianship, and a cozy crowd at a Black Mountain staple.

An intimate evening of jazz trio interplay with Dr. Bill Bares, blending lyrical piano lines, conversational solos, and tight ensemble grooves in a cozy Black Mountain listening-room setting at White Horse.

An intimate evening of jazz trio interplay with Dr. Bill Bares, blending lyrical piano lines, conversational solos, and tight ensemble grooves in a cozy Black Mountain listening-room setting at White Horse.
An intimate evening of jazz trio interplay with Dr. Bill Bares, blending lyrical piano lines, conversational solos, and tight ensemble grooves in a cozy Black Mountain listening-room setting at White Horse.

Joyful violin duo performance blending Mark O’Connor’s American Classical style with tightly matched phrasing and lyrical melodies. Expect an uplifting, intimate concert-hall vibe built around virtuosic string interplay and warmth.

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Joyful violin duo performance blending Mark O’Connor’s American Classical style with tightly matched phrasing and lyrical melodies. Expect an uplifting, intimate concert-hall vibe built around virtuosic string interplay and warmth.

Celtic-rooted Irish traditional tunes spill through a downtown pub as rotating musicians from across WNC trade reels, jigs, and ballads. Expect an intimate, communal session vibe with plenty of toe tapping and pints.

Celtic-rooted Irish traditional tunes spill through a downtown pub as rotating musicians from across WNC trade reels, jigs, and ballads. Expect an intimate, communal session vibe with plenty of toe tapping and pints.
Celtic-rooted Irish traditional tunes spill through a downtown pub as rotating musicians from across WNC trade reels, jigs, and ballads. Expect an intimate, communal session vibe with plenty of toe tapping and pints.

Unplugged bluegrass circle jam with fiddles, banjos, and guitars in a craft-beer taproom, moving to the patio on nice evenings. Bring an instrument or listen in on an all-levels community pick.

Unplugged bluegrass circle jam with fiddles, banjos, and guitars in a craft-beer taproom, moving to the patio on nice evenings. Bring an instrument or listen in on an all-levels community pick.
Unplugged bluegrass circle jam with fiddles, banjos, and guitars in a craft-beer taproom, moving to the patio on nice evenings. Bring an instrument or listen in on an all-levels community pick.

Authentic Chicago-style blues from award-winning Asheville-based guitarist, singer, and songwriter Mr Jimmy, with gritty vocals and guitar-forward grooves. A late-night set in an intimate Black Mountain bar setting.

Authentic Chicago-style blues from award-winning Asheville-based guitarist, singer, and songwriter Mr Jimmy, with gritty vocals and guitar-forward grooves. A late-night set in an intimate Black Mountain bar setting.
Authentic Chicago-style blues from award-winning Asheville-based guitarist, singer, and songwriter Mr Jimmy, with gritty vocals and guitar-forward grooves. A late-night set in an intimate Black Mountain bar setting.

Virtuosic classical piano fills a church sanctuary with forceful, imaginative phrasing and precisely tinted dynamics. An acclaimed concert pianist delivers a refined solo recital presented by the Asheville Symphony Orchestra.

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Electric blues grooves and gritty vocals land in a cozy listening-room setting for a late-night set. Expect danceable rhythms, soulful guitar leads, and a bar-friendly vibe that runs past midnight.

Electric blues grooves and gritty vocals land in a cozy listening-room setting for a late-night set. Expect danceable rhythms, soulful guitar leads, and a bar-friendly vibe that runs past midnight.
Electric blues grooves and gritty vocals land in a cozy listening-room setting for a late-night set. Expect danceable rhythms, soulful guitar leads, and a bar-friendly vibe that runs past midnight.

Cozy neighborhood bar hosts an open mic night for acoustic guitars, storytelling, and spoken word; performers sign up on arrival while a supportive crowd fuels intimate evening showcases of local talent.

Cozy neighborhood bar hosts an open mic night for acoustic guitars, storytelling, and spoken word; performers sign up on arrival while a supportive crowd fuels intimate evening showcases of local talent.
Cozy neighborhood bar hosts an open mic night for acoustic guitars, storytelling, and spoken word; performers sign up on arrival while a supportive crowd fuels intimate evening showcases of local talent.
Tight three-part harmonies, driving banjo, punchy flatpicked guitar and resonant dobro power an Appalachian-rooted bluegrass set in an open-air amphitheater surrounded by a craft-beer garden and sunset mountain views.
Tight three-part harmonies, driving banjo, punchy flatpicked guitar and resonant dobro power an Appalachian-rooted bluegrass set in an open-air amphitheater surrounded by a craft-beer garden and sunset mountain views.
Tight three-part harmonies, driving banjo, punchy flatpicked guitar and resonant dobro power an Appalachian-rooted bluegrass set in an open-air amphitheater surrounded by a craft-beer garden and sunset mountain views.

Fiery guitar-driven roots performance blending New Orleans bayou influences with poetic storytelling and a streak of mysticism. Expect an intimate late-night set in a brewery taproom led by a vocalist-composer with percussion and theatrical flair.

Fiery guitar-driven roots performance blending New Orleans bayou influences with poetic storytelling and a streak of mysticism. Expect an intimate late-night set in a brewery taproom led by a vocalist-composer with percussion and theatrical flair.
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Low-lit legendary open mic showcasing singer-songwriters and surprise acts—original songs, covers, guitar and piano—each performer takes a 15 minute (or three-song) slot for intimate, up-and-coming talent.

Low-lit legendary open mic showcasing singer-songwriters and surprise acts—original songs, covers, guitar and piano—each performer takes a 15 minute (or three-song) slot for intimate, up-and-coming talent.
Low-lit legendary open mic showcasing singer-songwriters and surprise acts—original songs, covers, guitar and piano—each performer takes a 15 minute (or three-song) slot for intimate, up-and-coming talent.

A late-night roots set blending Americana harmonies and driving acoustic grooves in an intimate listening-room bar setting. Expect a lively, after-hours crowd and a danceable, feel-good vibe.

A late-night roots set blending Americana harmonies and driving acoustic grooves in an intimate listening-room bar setting. Expect a lively, after-hours crowd and a danceable, feel-good vibe.
A late-night roots set blending Americana harmonies and driving acoustic grooves in an intimate listening-room bar setting. Expect a lively, after-hours crowd and a danceable, feel-good vibe.

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.

High-energy progressive bluegrass with jam-band and rock twists hits an outdoor brewery stage, driven by fast-picking strings and extended grooves. Doors at 6pm with a 7pm set; advance tickets about $33.

High-energy progressive bluegrass with jam-band and rock twists hits an outdoor brewery stage, driven by fast-picking strings and extended grooves. Doors at 6pm with a 7pm set; advance tickets about $33.
High-energy progressive bluegrass with jam-band and rock twists hits an outdoor brewery stage, driven by fast-picking strings and extended grooves. Doors at 6pm with a 7pm set; advance tickets about $33.

Eclectic, high-energy jam rock with prog and genre-bending twists from Chicago mainstays Umphrey’s McGee. Late-night sets roll through a brewery taproom in Black Mountain with an anything-goes crowd and big improvisations.

Eclectic, high-energy jam rock with prog and genre-bending twists from Chicago mainstays Umphrey’s McGee. Late-night sets roll through a brewery taproom in Black Mountain with an anything-goes crowd and big improvisations.
Eclectic, high-energy jam rock with prog and genre-bending twists from Chicago mainstays Umphrey’s McGee. Late-night sets roll through a brewery taproom in Black Mountain with an anything-goes crowd and big improvisations.

Classical piano concert highlighting four hand repertoire performed with trio textures in an intimate listening room setting. Expect dynamic interplay, crisp phrasing, and a relaxed evening vibe with drinks available.

Classical piano concert highlighting four hand repertoire performed with trio textures in an intimate listening room setting. Expect dynamic interplay, crisp phrasing, and a relaxed evening vibe with drinks available.
Classical piano concert highlighting four hand repertoire performed with trio textures in an intimate listening room setting. Expect dynamic interplay, crisp phrasing, and a relaxed evening vibe with drinks available.

Velvet-soul Americana and blues set led by Ashley Heath’s strong, airy vocals, prolific songwriting, and bluesy guitar work. Expect an award-winning WNC favorite in a lively brewery taproom atmosphere with pints flowing late.

Velvet-soul Americana and blues set led by Ashley Heath’s strong, airy vocals, prolific songwriting, and bluesy guitar work. Expect an award-winning WNC favorite in a lively brewery taproom atmosphere with pints flowing late.
Velvet-soul Americana and blues set led by Ashley Heath’s strong, airy vocals, prolific songwriting, and bluesy guitar work. Expect an award-winning WNC favorite in a lively brewery taproom atmosphere with pints flowing late.

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.