
Uke Jam at the Mule!
Strum ukulele chords and sing familiar songs in a relaxed, participatory play-along, with lyrics and chords projected for easy follow-along. Players of every skill level can join in.
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Learn beginner ukulele chords and playing techniques in a welcoming, intergenerational lesson for ages 12 and up. Stay afterward for an optional community jam; limited instruments are available to borrow.

Learn beginner ukulele chords and playing techniques in a welcoming, intergenerational lesson for ages 12 and up. Stay afterward for an optional community jam; limited instruments are available to borrow.
Learn beginner ukulele chords and playing techniques in a welcoming, intergenerational lesson for ages 12 and up. Stay afterward for an optional community jam; limited instruments are available to borrow.

Players follow rotating old-time musicians through traditional tunes, learning by playing in a moderate-paced acoustic jam designed for participation, skill-building, and connection among Asheville’s folk music community.

Players follow rotating old-time musicians through traditional tunes, learning by playing in a moderate-paced acoustic jam designed for participation, skill-building, and connection among Asheville’s folk music community.
Players follow rotating old-time musicians through traditional tunes, learning by playing in a moderate-paced acoustic jam designed for participation, skill-building, and connection among Asheville’s folk music community.

Acoustic bluegrass players gather for an unplugged community jam, with instruments welcome and all skill levels encouraged. Pick traditional tunes in the taproom or, weather permitting, on the patio.

Acoustic bluegrass players gather for an unplugged community jam, with instruments welcome and all skill levels encouraged. Pick traditional tunes in the taproom or, weather permitting, on the patio.
Acoustic bluegrass players gather for an unplugged community jam, with instruments welcome and all skill levels encouraged. Pick traditional tunes in the taproom or, weather permitting, on the patio.

Acoustic guitarists and singers gather for a relaxed community song circle, sharing songs and playing together in an informal afternoon session. Expect guitar-led singalongs and a welcoming, participatory atmosphere in Fairview.

Acoustic guitarists and singers gather for a relaxed community song circle, sharing songs and playing together in an informal afternoon session. Expect guitar-led singalongs and a welcoming, participatory atmosphere in Fairview.
Acoustic guitarists and singers gather for a relaxed community song circle, sharing songs and playing together in an informal afternoon session. Expect guitar-led singalongs and a welcoming, participatory atmosphere in Fairview.

Bluegrass Jam
MoreFiddle, banjo, and guitar drive an informal bluegrass jam, with local musicians gathering for traditional acoustic tunes and a welcoming community atmosphere. Everyone is welcome to join in or listen.

Fiddle, banjo, and guitar drive an informal bluegrass jam, with local musicians gathering for traditional acoustic tunes and a welcoming community atmosphere. Everyone is welcome to join in or listen.
Fiddle, banjo, and guitar drive an informal bluegrass jam, with local musicians gathering for traditional acoustic tunes and a welcoming community atmosphere. Everyone is welcome to join in or listen.

Layered hand drums and spontaneous percussion create an energetic, participatory gathering in a downtown park. Bring a drum or listen as local rhythms build into a welcoming community jam.

Layered hand drums and spontaneous percussion create an energetic, participatory gathering in a downtown park. Bring a drum or listen as local rhythms build into a welcoming community jam.
Layered hand drums and spontaneous percussion create an energetic, participatory gathering in a downtown park. Bring a drum or listen as local rhythms build into a welcoming community jam.

Group ukulele circle focused on ’70s singalong favorites, with beginners welcome and a relaxed, supportive pace. Meet in a library community room; bring your own instrument or borrow a ukulele with a library card.

Group ukulele circle focused on ’70s singalong favorites, with beginners welcome and a relaxed, supportive pace. Meet in a library community room; bring your own instrument or borrow a ukulele with a library card.
Group ukulele circle focused on ’70s singalong favorites, with beginners welcome and a relaxed, supportive pace. Meet in a library community room; bring your own instrument or borrow a ukulele with a library card.

Take the mic or cheer from the tables during a relaxed karaoke night, where familiar songs, kind heckling, burgers, and drinks help strangers become friends. No singing experience needed.

Take the mic or cheer from the tables during a relaxed karaoke night, where familiar songs, kind heckling, burgers, and drinks help strangers become friends. No singing experience needed.
Take the mic or cheer from the tables during a relaxed karaoke night, where familiar songs, kind heckling, burgers, and drinks help strangers become friends. No singing experience needed.

A communal jamgrass session blends bluegrass roots with loose, improvisational energy, creating a casual gathering for fans of acoustic string-band sounds and spontaneous musical interplay.

A communal jamgrass session blends bluegrass roots with loose, improvisational energy, creating a casual gathering for fans of acoustic string-band sounds and spontaneous musical interplay.
A communal jamgrass session blends bluegrass roots with loose, improvisational energy, creating a casual gathering for fans of acoustic string-band sounds and spontaneous musical interplay.

Learn a cappella singing through guided voice training, provided sheet music, and group rehearsal led by expert instructors. No experience is needed, and the repertoire spans fun, easy-to-learn musical styles.

Learn a cappella singing through guided voice training, provided sheet music, and group rehearsal led by expert instructors. No experience is needed, and the repertoire spans fun, easy-to-learn musical styles.
Learn a cappella singing through guided voice training, provided sheet music, and group rehearsal led by expert instructors. No experience is needed, and the repertoire spans fun, easy-to-learn musical styles.

Strum familiar holiday songs in a welcoming, beginner-friendly group circle, with song packets available in advance and ukuleles to borrow. Children ages 7 and up may attend with an adult.

Strum familiar holiday songs in a welcoming, beginner-friendly group circle, with song packets available in advance and ukuleles to borrow. Children ages 7 and up may attend with an adult.
Strum familiar holiday songs in a welcoming, beginner-friendly group circle, with song packets available in advance and ukuleles to borrow. Children ages 7 and up may attend with an adult.

Participatory singing brings traditional Christian Harmony melodies to life in rich, communal vocal arrangements. Borrowable songbooks and a welcoming atmosphere make this shape-note gathering accessible to beginners and experienced singers alike.

Participatory singing brings traditional Christian Harmony melodies to life in rich, communal vocal arrangements. Borrowable songbooks and a welcoming atmosphere make this shape-note gathering accessible to beginners and experienced singers alike.
Participatory singing brings traditional Christian Harmony melodies to life in rich, communal vocal arrangements. Borrowable songbooks and a welcoming atmosphere make this shape-note gathering accessible to beginners and experienced singers alike.

Acoustic circle jams bring fiddles, banjos, and guitars together for traditional Appalachian mountain music, welcoming players and listeners alike while tips support youth music education through Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians.

Acoustic circle jams bring fiddles, banjos, and guitars together for traditional Appalachian mountain music, welcoming players and listeners alike while tips support youth music education through Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians.
Acoustic circle jams bring fiddles, banjos, and guitars together for traditional Appalachian mountain music, welcoming players and listeners alike while tips support youth music education through Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians.
Free participatory acoustic circle for traditional Old Time Appalachian tunes, welcoming listeners and players. Tips support Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians and help keep regional mountain music traditions thriving.
Free participatory acoustic circle for traditional Old Time Appalachian tunes, welcoming listeners and players. Tips support Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians and help keep regional mountain music traditions thriving.
Free participatory acoustic circle for traditional Old Time Appalachian tunes, welcoming listeners and players. Tips support Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians and help keep regional mountain music traditions thriving.

An eclectic Monday-night musical gathering brings a lively, social atmosphere to a West Asheville brewery taproom, with a mashup of sounds for a relaxed evening out.

An eclectic Monday-night musical gathering brings a lively, social atmosphere to a West Asheville brewery taproom, with a mashup of sounds for a relaxed evening out.
An eclectic Monday-night musical gathering brings a lively, social atmosphere to a West Asheville brewery taproom, with a mashup of sounds for a relaxed evening out.

Lively bluegrass picking brings together skilled musicians from across Western North Carolina, with an open jam starting at 9:30 p.m. for players and listeners to share the tunes.

Lively bluegrass picking brings together skilled musicians from across Western North Carolina, with an open jam starting at 9:30 p.m. for players and listeners to share the tunes.
Lively bluegrass picking brings together skilled musicians from across Western North Carolina, with an open jam starting at 9:30 p.m. for players and listeners to share the tunes.

Electric instruments and a house-band kickoff set the groove before musicians are invited to plug in and join a relaxed, collaborative jam session in Brevard.

Electric instruments and a house-band kickoff set the groove before musicians are invited to plug in and join a relaxed, collaborative jam session in Brevard.
Electric instruments and a house-band kickoff set the groove before musicians are invited to plug in and join a relaxed, collaborative jam session in Brevard.

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.

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.

A welcoming social dance floor moves to classic favorites and modern jazz, with opportunities to try Lindy Hop and connect with fellow dancers in East Asheville.

A welcoming social dance floor moves to classic favorites and modern jazz, with opportunities to try Lindy Hop and connect with fellow dancers in East Asheville.
A welcoming social dance floor moves to classic favorites and modern jazz, with opportunities to try Lindy Hop and connect with fellow dancers in East Asheville.
