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Raucous high energy progressive bluegrass rooted in Appalachian front porch jams and festival fields, featuring fiery flatpicking, rapid fire banjo, and improvisational string band jams in a cozy pub late night setting.
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High-energy bluegrass riffs blended with an old-time mountain sound for a late-night set in a cozy downtown pub. Expect fast picking, driving rhythms, and a lively crowd at Jack of the Wood.

High-energy bluegrass riffs blended with an old-time mountain sound for a late-night set in a cozy downtown pub. Expect fast picking, driving rhythms, and a lively crowd at Jack of the Wood.
High-energy bluegrass riffs blended with an old-time mountain sound for a late-night set in a cozy downtown pub. Expect fast picking, driving rhythms, and a lively crowd at Jack of the Wood.

High energy bluegrass quartet driving lightning fast mandolin, banjo, guitar, and bass with jam band improvisation and original festival tinged compositions; expect fervent picking, extended jams, and nostalgic crowd pleasing grooves in a cozy pub.

High energy bluegrass quartet driving lightning fast mandolin, banjo, guitar, and bass with jam band improvisation and original festival tinged compositions; expect fervent picking, extended jams, and nostalgic crowd pleasing grooves in a cozy pub.
High energy bluegrass quartet driving lightning fast mandolin, banjo, guitar, and bass with jam band improvisation and original festival tinged compositions; expect fervent picking, extended jams, and nostalgic crowd pleasing grooves in a cozy pub.

Evening of communal old-time mountain and folk music with fiddles, banjo, and acoustic guitar in a cozy pub setting; informal pickup jams welcome players and listeners of all skill levels.

Evening of communal old-time mountain and folk music with fiddles, banjo, and acoustic guitar in a cozy pub setting; informal pickup jams welcome players and listeners of all skill levels.
Evening of communal old-time mountain and folk music with fiddles, banjo, and acoustic guitar in a cozy pub setting; informal pickup jams welcome players and listeners of all skill levels.

Evening of old-time mountain and folk music in a cozy downtown pub, a participatory acoustic jam of fiddles, banjo, and guitar where players and listeners mingle, casual and welcoming to all skill levels.

Evening of old-time mountain and folk music in a cozy downtown pub, a participatory acoustic jam of fiddles, banjo, and guitar where players and listeners mingle, casual and welcoming to all skill levels.
Evening of old-time mountain and folk music in a cozy downtown pub, a participatory acoustic jam of fiddles, banjo, and guitar where players and listeners mingle, casual and welcoming to all skill levels.

High-energy old-time string tunes from a five-woman band, delivering lively Appalachian reels and close-harmony singing in an intimate pub setting—perfect for listening or light floor dancing.

High-energy old-time string tunes from a five-woman band, delivering lively Appalachian reels and close-harmony singing in an intimate pub setting—perfect for listening or light floor dancing.
High-energy old-time string tunes from a five-woman band, delivering lively Appalachian reels and close-harmony singing in an intimate pub setting—perfect for listening or light floor dancing.

Songs that land between a hiccup and a heartache, blending wry storytelling with tender Americana singer songwriter energy. Expect an intimate pub set with a warm, rowdy barroom edge and late night crowd.

Songs that land between a hiccup and a heartache, blending wry storytelling with tender Americana singer songwriter energy. Expect an intimate pub set with a warm, rowdy barroom edge and late night crowd.
Songs that land between a hiccup and a heartache, blending wry storytelling with tender Americana singer songwriter energy. Expect an intimate pub set with a warm, rowdy barroom edge and late night crowd.

Long-running traditional Irish and old time mountain jam on a lively pub stage, where local fiddles, flutes, and guitars meet for drop-in sessions over pints and afternoon Irish coffees.

Long-running traditional Irish and old time mountain jam on a lively pub stage, where local fiddles, flutes, and guitars meet for drop-in sessions over pints and afternoon Irish coffees.
Long-running traditional Irish and old time mountain jam on a lively pub stage, where local fiddles, flutes, and guitars meet for drop-in sessions over pints and afternoon Irish coffees.

Lively Appalachian mountain music driven by fiddle, guitars, standup bass and banjo uke; an all-women old-time string band creating energetic traditional dance tunes in a cozy downtown pub atmosphere.

Lively Appalachian mountain music driven by fiddle, guitars, standup bass and banjo uke; an all-women old-time string band creating energetic traditional dance tunes in a cozy downtown pub atmosphere.
Lively Appalachian mountain music driven by fiddle, guitars, standup bass and banjo uke; an all-women old-time string band creating energetic traditional dance tunes in a cozy downtown pub atmosphere.

Genre-blurring late-night set that threads nostalgic jazz phrasing through alternative rock energy and soul-soaked grooves. An eclectic ensemble aims for boundaryless, improvisation-friendly sounds in a cozy downtown pub atmosphere.

Genre-blurring late-night set that threads nostalgic jazz phrasing through alternative rock energy and soul-soaked grooves. An eclectic ensemble aims for boundaryless, improvisation-friendly sounds in a cozy downtown pub atmosphere.
Genre-blurring late-night set that threads nostalgic jazz phrasing through alternative rock energy and soul-soaked grooves. An eclectic ensemble aims for boundaryless, improvisation-friendly sounds in a cozy downtown pub atmosphere.

Critically acclaimed North Carolina husband and wife duo plays folk Americanagrass with tight vocal harmonies and rootsy string-driven grooves. Late-night set in a cozy downtown pub atmosphere.

Critically acclaimed North Carolina husband and wife duo plays folk Americanagrass with tight vocal harmonies and rootsy string-driven grooves. Late-night set in a cozy downtown pub atmosphere.
Critically acclaimed North Carolina husband and wife duo plays folk Americanagrass with tight vocal harmonies and rootsy string-driven grooves. Late-night set in a cozy downtown pub atmosphere.

Toe-tappin' Sunday noon bluegrass accompanies casual brunch dining, with acoustic banjo, fiddle, and guitar creating a warm, singalong-friendly pub atmosphere ideal for locals and visitors seeking traditional mountain melodies.

Toe-tappin' Sunday noon bluegrass accompanies casual brunch dining, with acoustic banjo, fiddle, and guitar creating a warm, singalong-friendly pub atmosphere ideal for locals and visitors seeking traditional mountain melodies.
Toe-tappin' Sunday noon bluegrass accompanies casual brunch dining, with acoustic banjo, fiddle, and guitar creating a warm, singalong-friendly pub atmosphere ideal for locals and visitors seeking traditional mountain melodies.

Raucous roots and Cajun tinged live set at a cozy pub, blending swampy rhythms and singalong ready melodies; perfect for fans of foot stomping Americana, acoustic jams, and late evening bar vibes.

Raucous roots and Cajun tinged live set at a cozy pub, blending swampy rhythms and singalong ready melodies; perfect for fans of foot stomping Americana, acoustic jams, and late evening bar vibes.
Raucous roots and Cajun tinged live set at a cozy pub, blending swampy rhythms and singalong ready melodies; perfect for fans of foot stomping Americana, acoustic jams, and late evening bar vibes.

Noon acoustic string band set paired with Southern brunch dishes like fried chicken biscuit with house made blackberry jam and spicy shrimp and cheddar grits, plus burgers, hand cut fries, and brunch cocktails.

Noon acoustic string band set paired with Southern brunch dishes like fried chicken biscuit with house made blackberry jam and spicy shrimp and cheddar grits, plus burgers, hand cut fries, and brunch cocktails.
Noon acoustic string band set paired with Southern brunch dishes like fried chicken biscuit with house made blackberry jam and spicy shrimp and cheddar grits, plus burgers, hand cut fries, and brunch cocktails.

Raucous late night bluegrass jam where top WNC pickers trade banjo, fiddle, and guitar licks in a lively pub setting; musicians are invited to join the circle while the bar runs $1 off bourbon specials.

Raucous late night bluegrass jam where top WNC pickers trade banjo, fiddle, and guitar licks in a lively pub setting; musicians are invited to join the circle while the bar runs $1 off bourbon specials.
Raucous late night bluegrass jam where top WNC pickers trade banjo, fiddle, and guitar licks in a lively pub setting; musicians are invited to join the circle while the bar runs $1 off bourbon specials.

Celtic influenced acoustic session of fiddle, flute, bodhrán, and guitar in Jack of the Wood’s cozy pub setting; regional and visiting musicians trade reels, airs, and jigs in a participatory evening circle.

Celtic influenced acoustic session of fiddle, flute, bodhrán, and guitar in Jack of the Wood’s cozy pub setting; regional and visiting musicians trade reels, airs, and jigs in a participatory evening circle.
Celtic influenced acoustic session of fiddle, flute, bodhrán, and guitar in Jack of the Wood’s cozy pub setting; regional and visiting musicians trade reels, airs, and jigs in a participatory evening circle.
High energy bluegrass and roots jam from Red Clay Revival and the Toe Down Super Stars, spotlighting mandolin, acoustic guitar, and harmony vocals amid a lively One World Brewing West taproom atmosphere.
High energy bluegrass and roots jam from Red Clay Revival and the Toe Down Super Stars, spotlighting mandolin, acoustic guitar, and harmony vocals amid a lively One World Brewing West taproom atmosphere.
High energy bluegrass and roots jam from Red Clay Revival and the Toe Down Super Stars, spotlighting mandolin, acoustic guitar, and harmony vocals amid a lively One World Brewing West taproom atmosphere.

Old school country duets built for two stepping, with twangy harmonies and dance floor friendly tempos in a downtown pub setting. A late night set geared toward boots, beers, and honky tonk energy.

Old school country duets built for two stepping, with twangy harmonies and dance floor friendly tempos in a downtown pub setting. A late night set geared toward boots, beers, and honky tonk energy.
Old school country duets built for two stepping, with twangy harmonies and dance floor friendly tempos in a downtown pub setting. A late night set geared toward boots, beers, and honky tonk energy.

High-energy bluegrass sets by top WNC pickers, followed by an open jam at 9:30 PM where players and listeners mingle in a cozy downtown pub atmosphere.

High-energy bluegrass sets by top WNC pickers, followed by an open jam at 9:30 PM where players and listeners mingle in a cozy downtown pub atmosphere.
High-energy bluegrass sets by top WNC pickers, followed by an open jam at 9:30 PM where players and listeners mingle in a cozy downtown pub atmosphere.

A participatory circle jam of traditional Appalachian old time tunes—fiddle, banjo, and guitar—where musicians can jump in or listeners can soak up the folk melodies. Late night gathering in a casual taproom atmosphere.

A participatory circle jam of traditional Appalachian old time tunes—fiddle, banjo, and guitar—where musicians can jump in or listeners can soak up the folk melodies. Late night gathering in a casual taproom atmosphere.
A participatory circle jam of traditional Appalachian old time tunes—fiddle, banjo, and guitar—where musicians can jump in or listeners can soak up the folk melodies. Late night gathering in a casual taproom atmosphere.