URSA Open Session & Jazz Jam: Carving the Bird
An open rehearsal by the Constellation Orchestra leads into an inclusive jazz jam, where local musicians can sit in for spontaneous standards, improvisation, and collaborative music-making.
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Swinging rhythms and spontaneous improvisation shape a collaborative jazz jam led by Bill Bares, bringing musicians and listeners together for an intimate night of live jazz in Black Mountain.
Swinging rhythms and spontaneous improvisation shape a collaborative jazz jam led by Bill Bares, bringing musicians and listeners together for an intimate night of live jazz in Black Mountain.
Swinging rhythms and spontaneous improvisation shape a collaborative jazz jam led by Bill Bares, bringing musicians and listeners together for an intimate night of live jazz in Black Mountain.
A roots-focused blues gathering moves from a stripped-back, front-porch acoustic circle into an amplified stage jam, inviting musicians and listeners to share raw, traditional sounds and community connection.
A roots-focused blues gathering moves from a stripped-back, front-porch acoustic circle into an amplified stage jam, inviting musicians and listeners to share raw, traditional sounds and community connection.
A roots-focused blues gathering moves from a stripped-back, front-porch acoustic circle into an amplified stage jam, inviting musicians and listeners to share raw, traditional sounds and community connection.
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.
Brazilian jazz rhythms meet Coltrane-inspired ensemble playing in an evening of live jazz led by UNC Asheville musicians. Expect vibrant grooves, exploratory improvisation, and a community-minded student performance.
Brazilian jazz rhythms meet Coltrane-inspired ensemble playing in an evening of live jazz led by UNC Asheville musicians. Expect vibrant grooves, exploratory improvisation, and a community-minded student performance.
Brazilian jazz rhythms meet Coltrane-inspired ensemble playing in an evening of live jazz led by UNC Asheville musicians. Expect vibrant grooves, exploratory improvisation, and a community-minded student performance.
Raw, tradition-rooted blues takes over the room with an early stripped back acoustic circle jam followed by a plugged in stage jam that turns up the volume. Built for community musicians and listeners who want an authentic, rootsy night out.
Raw, tradition-rooted blues takes over the room with an early stripped back acoustic circle jam followed by a plugged in stage jam that turns up the volume. Built for community musicians and listeners who want an authentic, rootsy night out.
Raw, tradition-rooted blues takes over the room with an early stripped back acoustic circle jam followed by a plugged in stage jam that turns up the volume. Built for community musicians and listeners who want an authentic, rootsy night out.
Irish Session
MoreTraditional Irish session tunes create a convivial pub atmosphere, with musicians gathering for lively acoustic playing and listeners settling in for an informal evening of Celtic music and community.
Traditional Irish session tunes create a convivial pub atmosphere, with musicians gathering for lively acoustic playing and listeners settling in for an informal evening of Celtic music and community.
Traditional Irish session tunes create a convivial pub atmosphere, with musicians gathering for lively acoustic playing and listeners settling in for an informal evening of Celtic music and community.
A high-voltage electric ensemble brings a bold, soulful edge to an intimate mountain music room, with choir-sized harmonies and a spirited live-band atmosphere for an evening of amplified performance.
A high-voltage electric ensemble brings a bold, soulful edge to an intimate mountain music room, with choir-sized harmonies and a spirited live-band atmosphere for an evening of amplified performance.
A high-voltage electric ensemble brings a bold, soulful edge to an intimate mountain music room, with choir-sized harmonies and a spirited live-band atmosphere for an evening of amplified performance.
Late-night tribute set recreating Steely Dan’s slick jazz rock grooves with tight ensemble playing and studio-polished arrangements. Expect a danceable, cocktail-lounge vibe in an intimate listening-room style venue.
Late-night tribute set recreating Steely Dan’s slick jazz rock grooves with tight ensemble playing and studio-polished arrangements. Expect a danceable, cocktail-lounge vibe in an intimate listening-room style venue.
Late-night tribute set recreating Steely Dan’s slick jazz rock grooves with tight ensemble playing and studio-polished arrangements. Expect a danceable, cocktail-lounge vibe in an intimate listening-room style venue.
Gypsy jazz guitar workshop followed by a Django-style jam session with fast swing rhythms, bright acoustic tone, and plenty of solo trading. Players and listeners hang in a brewery taproom for late-night community music-making.
Gypsy jazz guitar workshop followed by a Django-style jam session with fast swing rhythms, bright acoustic tone, and plenty of solo trading. Players and listeners hang in a brewery taproom for late-night community music-making.
Gypsy jazz guitar workshop followed by a Django-style jam session with fast swing rhythms, bright acoustic tone, and plenty of solo trading. Players and listeners hang in a brewery taproom for late-night community music-making.
Hands-on sketching session built around sketchbook practice, drawing fundamentals, and low-pressure experimentation. A community-focused afternoon workshop welcoming beginners through experienced artists for shared prompts and supportive feedback.
Hands-on sketching session built around sketchbook practice, drawing fundamentals, and low-pressure experimentation. A community-focused afternoon workshop welcoming beginners through experienced artists for shared prompts and supportive feedback.
Hands-on sketching session built around sketchbook practice, drawing fundamentals, and low-pressure experimentation. A community-focused afternoon workshop welcoming beginners through experienced artists for shared prompts and supportive feedback.
Pulsing Afro rhythm night led by Adama Dembele and Drew Heller, driven by West African drumming and call and response grooves. Expect a high-energy dance floor vibe with participatory rhythms and communal movement.
Pulsing Afro rhythm night led by Adama Dembele and Drew Heller, driven by West African drumming and call and response grooves. Expect a high-energy dance floor vibe with participatory rhythms and communal movement.
Pulsing Afro rhythm night led by Adama Dembele and Drew Heller, driven by West African drumming and call and response grooves. Expect a high-energy dance floor vibe with participatory rhythms and communal movement.
Student ensembles bring a semester of practice to the stage with energetic performances spanning rock, folk, jazz, and percussion. A spirited showcase of emerging musicians and diverse sounds.
Student ensembles bring a semester of practice to the stage with energetic performances spanning rock, folk, jazz, and percussion. A spirited showcase of emerging musicians and diverse sounds.
Student ensembles bring a semester of practice to the stage with energetic performances spanning rock, folk, jazz, and percussion. A spirited showcase of emerging musicians and diverse sounds.
Late-night, award-winning open mic with a rotating mix of singer songwriters, acoustic covers, and spoken word in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect a supportive crowd, quick set changes, and plenty of local WNC talent.
Late-night, award-winning open mic with a rotating mix of singer songwriters, acoustic covers, and spoken word in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect a supportive crowd, quick set changes, and plenty of local WNC talent.
Late-night, award-winning open mic with a rotating mix of singer songwriters, acoustic covers, and spoken word in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect a supportive crowd, quick set changes, and plenty of local WNC talent.
Explore shared rhythm through guided African hand drumming led by Ugandan musician Chinobay. This welcoming, pressure-free circle invites beginners and experienced players to listen, connect, and make music together.
Explore shared rhythm through guided African hand drumming led by Ugandan musician Chinobay. This welcoming, pressure-free circle invites beginners and experienced players to listen, connect, and make music together.
Explore shared rhythm through guided African hand drumming led by Ugandan musician Chinobay. This welcoming, pressure-free circle invites beginners and experienced players to listen, connect, and make music together.
MAMA
MoreAn intimate listening-room concert centers on MAMA, creating a close-up live performance atmosphere for music fans seeking a night out in Black Mountain.
An intimate listening-room concert centers on MAMA, creating a close-up live performance atmosphere for music fans seeking a night out in Black Mountain.
An intimate listening-room concert centers on MAMA, creating a close-up live performance atmosphere for music fans seeking a night out in Black Mountain.
Pulsing West African afro rhythm from the Diali Cissokho Trio, led by shimmering kora lines and tight hand percussion. An energetic roots-fusion set in an intimate listening-room style bar for a lively night out.
Pulsing West African afro rhythm from the Diali Cissokho Trio, led by shimmering kora lines and tight hand percussion. An energetic roots-fusion set in an intimate listening-room style bar for a lively night out.
Pulsing West African afro rhythm from the Diali Cissokho Trio, led by shimmering kora lines and tight hand percussion. An energetic roots-fusion set in an intimate listening-room style bar for a lively night out.
Open Mic
MoreA rotating lineup of up and coming performers takes the stage for tight 15 minute sets (or three songs), making for a fast paced, variety packed night. Expect anything from acoustic originals to cover tunes in an intimate listening room atmosphere.
A rotating lineup of up and coming performers takes the stage for tight 15 minute sets (or three songs), making for a fast paced, variety packed night. Expect anything from acoustic originals to cover tunes in an intimate listening room atmosphere.
A rotating lineup of up and coming performers takes the stage for tight 15 minute sets (or three songs), making for a fast paced, variety packed night. Expect anything from acoustic originals to cover tunes in an intimate listening room atmosphere.
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 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.
Flutist Nicole Mitchell and percussionist Joe Westerlund meet in an adventurous instrumental performance, drawing on experimental jazz, improvisation, and the interplay of melody, rhythm, and texture.
Flutist Nicole Mitchell and percussionist Joe Westerlund meet in an adventurous instrumental performance, drawing on experimental jazz, improvisation, and the interplay of melody, rhythm, and texture.
Flutist Nicole Mitchell and percussionist Joe Westerlund meet in an adventurous instrumental performance, drawing on experimental jazz, improvisation, and the interplay of melody, rhythm, and texture.