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Jun
14
Tue
Open Mic w/Hamza @ The Social
Jun 14 @ 7:00 pm – Jun 15 @ 12:00 am
Tuesday Night Funk Jam @ Asheville Music Hall
Jun 14 @ 10:00 pm – Jun 15 @ 1:00 am
$10 Suggested Donation at the Door (Cash or Venmo accepted, think tip jar, goes 100% to musicians!)
Uncle Lenny’s Krazy Karaoke @ The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall
Jun 14 @ 10:00 pm – Jun 15 @ 1:00 am
Jun
15
Wed
Jack’s Old-Time Jam @ Jack Of The Wood
Jun 15 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Hey y’all! Come grab some dinner & a pint and enjoy some of our best local musicians playing at our long-running old-time jam! 5-9pm every Wednesday @jackofthewood 🎻🪕🍔🍺 $1.00 off all Jameson, too! 🥃

Jack Of The Wood is still a downtown hot spot for food, brews and drink since 1997 and founders Joan and Joe Eckert who still own it, have maintained the original lively English and Irish vibe. The old-time mountain and Irish music jams continue, including a hot bluegrass jam Thursdays and brunch every Sunday. The venue extends a welcoming feeling to regulars and newcomers to this day. https://jackofthewood.com/

Wednesday Bluegrass/Old Time Jam @ Riverside Rhapsody Brewing
Jun 15 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Acoustic Old Time/Bluegrass Jam!! C’mon Out!!

Karaoke w/ Terraoke @ The WagWorld BARn & Event Center
Jun 15 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Open Mic w/ Lyric @ Antidote Asheville
Jun 15 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Twin Leaf Open Mic @ Twin Leaf Brewery
Jun 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wagbar Open Mic Night @ Wagbar Weaverville,
Jun 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Hosted by Billy Litz (weather permitting)
“Dan’s Jam” Weekly Open Bluegrass Jam @ Town Pump Tavern Black Mountain
Jun 15 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Open Mic: Host Greg Speas @ Camden's Coffee House Mars Hill
Jun 15 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Come demonstrate your talents at Open Mic.
Porn Star Karaoke @ Fleetwood's
Jun 15 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
You sing, they dance
21+ // $
Weird Wednesday Experimental Jam @ Sly Grog Lounge
Jun 15 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Electronic Collaboration

POETRY OPEN MiC ASHEViLLE @ Sovereign Kava
Jun 15 @ 8:30 pm – 11:00 pm
It’s time for our weekly Wednesday Open Mic with Caleb Beissert!
Get in line early to get a good spot, the list fills up super fast!!
Sign up at 8 pm, Mic starts at 8:30
All forms of entertainment welcome, (not just poetry.)
Karaoke Wednesday @ The Social
Jun 15 @ 9:00 pm – Jun 16 @ 12:00 am
Wednesday Karaoke @ The Lazy Diamond
Jun 15 @ 10:00 pm – Jun 16 @ 2:00 am
Jun
16
Thu
Open Old Time Jam @ Leveller Brewing Weaverville
Jun 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Come for to listen, come for to jam. Bring your banjos, your fiddles, your guitars and basses.

Marshall Depot Acoustic Jam @ Historic Methodist Church Marshall
Jun 16 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

The Acoustic Jam will continue on Thursday nights at 7:00 p.m. at the Church. Calvin Parham and Logan Clark will host the Jam.

All Ol Time lovers, listeners, pickers are welcome to join us to play, sing and fellowship. The strongest thing we will have to drink is Coffee! There is no charge, we will keep the music free!don’t let us Down now, come on down.

 

The Thursday Bluegrass Jam hosted by Drew Matulich @ Jack Of The Wood
Jun 16 @ 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm

Our amazing Thursday BlueGrass jam curated by the talented Drew Matulich! Don’t miss your chance to check out some of the best pickers from all over WNC! A real show-stopping performance only at Jack of the Wood! The Bluegrass Jam will start after the host band at 9:30 and go to 11:30pm. Pickers bring your instruments! Enjoy $1 OFF all our bourbons every Thursday

Jack Of The Wood is still a downtown hot spot for food, brews and drink since 1997 and founders Joan and Joe Eckert who still own it, have maintained the original lively English and Irish vibe. The old-time mountain and Irish music jams continue, including a hot bluegrass jam Thursdays and brunch every Sunday. The venue extends a welcoming feeling to regulars and newcomers to this day. https://jackofthewood.com/

Elevated Jam Night @ Elevated Kava Lounge
Jun 16 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Elevate your jam session experience! Join us for an evening of collaborative music-making where we provide the backline (drums & keyboards) – you bring your instrument and your talent!

Shiloh Karaoke @ Shiloh & Gaines
Jun 16 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

Weekly karaoke every Thursday!!

Shiloh & Gaines – Your neighborhood bar……no matter where you live.

Coffee ~ Spirits ~ Pool ~ Darts ~ Live Music ~ Dog Friendly ~ Karaoke ~ Songwriters Night & More! Find our music schedule and more at shilohandgaines.com

 

Thursday Weekly Karaoke
Jun 16 @ 8:00 pm – Jun 17 @ 2:00 am

Please verify times and KJ with the venue!

Daddy Mac’s Downhome Dive 8-11

Shiloh and Gaines 8-11

Static Age Loft 8-12

Shakeys Dive Bar 9pm-2am

 

Karaoke with DJ Kyle @ The Social
Jun 16 @ 9:00 pm – Jun 17 @ 1:00 am
Jun
17
Fri
TBirds KARAOKE @ T Birds Weaverville
Jun 17 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Friday Karaoke @ Brewskies Fairview
Jun 17 @ 9:00 pm – Jun 18 @ 12:00 am
Terraoke Friday Night Karaoke @ Handlebar & Grill
Jun 17 @ 9:00 pm – Jun 18 @ 1:00 am
Jun
18
Sat
Guitar League Open Mic/Song Circle @ Turgua Brewing Fairview
Jun 18 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Beginners are welcome- all levels. Learn, play, share!!!
Free
Burger Bar Karaoke @ The Burger Bar
Jun 18 @ 8:00 pm – Jun 19 @ 1:00 am

THE BEST “WORST KARAOKE” IN ASHEVILLE!!
Sing ’til you die every Saturday at Asheville’s oldest bar and #1 Dive!!

Jun
19
Sun
Sunday Jazz Jam @ Ginger's Revenge Craft Brewery & Tasting Room
Jun 19 @ 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Jazz Sunday typically features a guest artist for a short set and then welcomes jazz musicians of all levels to sit in for the remainder of the afternoon.
Jack’s Traditional Irish/Celtic Jam Session @ Jack Of The Wood
Jun 19 @ 3:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Stop in for the pub’s long running Traditional Irish Session each Sunday afternoon beginning around 3:30pm. Many talented local musicians come from WNC to jam away into the night – all on our pub stage! Sunday is a perfect day to enjoy a pint or afternoon Irish coffee! Slaínte!

Jack Of The Wood is still a downtown hot spot for food, brews and drink since 1997 and founders Joan and Joe Eckert who still own it, have maintained the original lively English and Irish vibe. The old-time mountain and Irish music jams continue, including a hot bluegrass jam Thursdays and brunch every Sunday. The venue extends a welcoming feeling to regulars and newcomers to this day. https://jackofthewood.com/

T Birds Karaoke @ T Birds Weaverville
Jun 19 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Come out and sing with us!

Asheville’s Most Open Mic w/Mike Andersen @ Sly Grog Lounge
Jun 19 @ 7:00 pm – Jun 20 @ 12:00 am
Elevated Open Mic @ Elevated Kava Lounge
Jun 19 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Happy Sunday Asheville! Open mic tonight from 8- close signups start at 7pm!

Sunday Night Karaoke @ The Social
Jun 19 @ 9:00 pm – Jun 20 @ 12:00 am
Sunday Karaoke @ The Double Crown
Jun 19 @ 10:00 pm – Jun 20 @ 2:00 am
Sunday Karaoke Tonight!
From 10pm-2am!
Jun
20
Mon
Musicians In The Round (open mic) @ Catawba Brewing South Slope
Jun 20 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Curated open mic night featuring some of Asheville’s finest pickers and crooners.

The Musicians in the Round is an open mic/in the round that takes place at Catawba Brewing Tasting Room on the South Slope in Asheville, NC. Our first round was on March 9th, 2015 and they just keep getting better.

 

Mountain Music Jam @ JCC David Zimerman Room
Jun 20 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Calling all fiddles, mandolins, banjos, guitars, stand-up basses, other acoustic instruments, and heartfelt vocals! Come celebrate old-time and bluegrass heritage with other musicians. Mountain Music Jam is played at the intermediate level. Come on out and play, or just come to listen. Instrument set-up starts at 6:15.
Contact Ed Fidelman at
828-280-2541 for more information.
All Original Open Mic hosted by Dan Johnston @ Old Town District Black Mountain
Jun 20 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Calling all Songwriters: All Original Open Mic at Old Town District.
Mondays 7:00-9:00
Bring your songs, voice and ears and let’s get together and share the craft with each other!
110 Black Mt. Ave.
Black Mountain NC

Get Vocal Entertainment Karaoke with Marc Keller @ The Social
Jun 20 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Join us for Monday night karaoke! Show starts at 7, with your host and kj Marc Keller.

Marshall Bluegrass Jam with Branson Raines @ The Historic Methodist Church
Jun 20 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

We are going to keep our Strictly Bluegrass Jam with Host Branson Raines going. Every Monday night at 7:00 p.m. at the historic Methodist Church in the Walnut Community. The address is 15 Barnard Road, Marshall, NC. All Bluegrass lovers, listeners, pickers are welcome to join us to play, sing and fellowship. The strongest thing we will have to drink is Coffee! There is no charge, we will keep the music free!don’t let us Down now, come on down.

The Acoustic Jam will continue on Thursday nights at 7:00 p.m. at the Church as well. Calvin Parham and Logan Clark will host the Jam.

Open Mic Mondays @ Haywood Country Club
Jun 20 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm

Every Monday Night! Sign up at 6:30, music at 7:15! Come on down tonight to get a taste of some great neighborhood music. P.S. No Wagon Wheel! Host Taylor Martin and Friends.

27 Club Karaoke @ 27 Club
Jun 20 @ 9:00 pm – Jun 21 @ 2:00 am
Best Ever Karaoke with KJ Chelsea @ Fleetwood's
Jun 20 @ 9:00 pm – Jun 21 @ 12:00 am
Country Karaoke @ The Double Crown
Jun 20 @ 10:00 pm – Jun 21 @ 2:00 am

Come Sing With Us!!!

Jun
21
Tue
Open Mic with Mike & Pat Jones @ Sweeten Creek Brewing
Jun 21 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Early Tuesday Jam @ The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall
Jun 21 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Suggested Donation

Open Mic @ Café Canna
Jun 21 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Tonight we’ll have open mic from 7-9p. Bring a guitar, drum, book, or a friend and come join us!

Open Mic Returns @ White Horse Black Mountain
Jun 21 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Open Mic w/Hamza @ The Social
Jun 21 @ 7:00 pm – Jun 22 @ 12:00 am
The Open Jam with The Lactones @ Sovereign Kava
Jun 21 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

We provide full backline–drum kit, amps, piano, keys, and PA with mics/inputs. The jam is hosted by Chris Cooper and Friends, who play for the first half hour or so, and then the jam opens up.

Weaverville Open Mic @ Vintage Kava Weaverville
Jun 21 @ 9:00 pm – 11:30 pm

(musicians, comedians, dancers, poets, storytellers)

Tuesday Night Funk Jam @ Asheville Music Hall
Jun 21 @ 10:00 pm – Jun 22 @ 1:00 am
$10 Suggested Donation at the Door (Cash or Venmo accepted, think tip jar, goes 100% to musicians!)
Uncle Lenny’s Krazy Karaoke @ The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall
Jun 21 @ 10:00 pm – Jun 22 @ 1:00 am
Jun
22
Wed
Jack’s Old-Time Jam @ Jack Of The Wood
Jun 22 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Hey y’all! Come grab some dinner & a pint and enjoy some of our best local musicians playing at our long-running old-time jam! 5-9pm every Wednesday @jackofthewood 🎻🪕🍔🍺 $1.00 off all Jameson, too! 🥃

Jack Of The Wood is still a downtown hot spot for food, brews and drink since 1997 and founders Joan and Joe Eckert who still own it, have maintained the original lively English and Irish vibe. The old-time mountain and Irish music jams continue, including a hot bluegrass jam Thursdays and brunch every Sunday. The venue extends a welcoming feeling to regulars and newcomers to this day. https://jackofthewood.com/

Wednesday Bluegrass/Old Time Jam @ Riverside Rhapsody Brewing
Jun 22 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Acoustic Old Time/Bluegrass Jam!! C’mon Out!!

Karaoke w/ Terraoke @ The WagWorld BARn & Event Center
Jun 22 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Open Mic w/ Lyric @ Antidote Asheville
Jun 22 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Twin Leaf Open Mic @ Twin Leaf Brewery
Jun 22 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wagbar Open Mic Night @ Wagbar Weaverville,
Jun 22 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Hosted by Billy Litz (weather permitting)
“Dan’s Jam” Weekly Open Bluegrass Jam @ Town Pump Tavern Black Mountain
Jun 22 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Irish Music Session @ White Horse Black Mountain
Jun 22 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
In true pub fashion, White Horse Black Mountain hosts a traditional Irish-style session twice a month, on the second and fourth Wednesdays, starting at 7pm. (FREE)

 

Open Mic: Host Greg Speas @ Camden's Coffee House Mars Hill
Jun 22 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Come demonstrate your talents at Open Mic.
Porn Star Karaoke @ Fleetwood's
Jun 22 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
You sing, they dance
21+ // $
Weird Wednesday Experimental Jam @ Sly Grog Lounge
Jun 22 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Electronic Collaboration

POETRY OPEN MiC ASHEViLLE @ Sovereign Kava
Jun 22 @ 8:30 pm – 11:00 pm
It’s time for our weekly Wednesday Open Mic with Caleb Beissert!
Get in line early to get a good spot, the list fills up super fast!!
Sign up at 8 pm, Mic starts at 8:30
All forms of entertainment welcome, (not just poetry.)
Karaoke Wednesday @ The Social
Jun 22 @ 9:00 pm – Jun 23 @ 12:00 am
Wednesday Karaoke @ The Lazy Diamond
Jun 22 @ 10:00 pm – Jun 23 @ 2:00 am
Jun
23
Thu
Irish Session @ Leveller Brewing Weaverville
Jun 23 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Marshall Depot Acoustic Jam @ Historic Methodist Church Marshall
Jun 23 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

The Acoustic Jam will continue on Thursday nights at 7:00 p.m. at the Church. Calvin Parham and Logan Clark will host the Jam.

All Ol Time lovers, listeners, pickers are welcome to join us to play, sing and fellowship. The strongest thing we will have to drink is Coffee! There is no charge, we will keep the music free!don’t let us Down now, come on down.

 

The Thursday Bluegrass Jam hosted by Drew Matulich @ Jack Of The Wood
Jun 23 @ 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm

Our amazing Thursday BlueGrass jam curated by the talented Drew Matulich! Don’t miss your chance to check out some of the best pickers from all over WNC! A real show-stopping performance only at Jack of the Wood! The Bluegrass Jam will start after the host band at 9:30 and go to 11:30pm. Pickers bring your instruments! Enjoy $1 OFF all our bourbons every Thursday

Jack Of The Wood is still a downtown hot spot for food, brews and drink since 1997 and founders Joan and Joe Eckert who still own it, have maintained the original lively English and Irish vibe. The old-time mountain and Irish music jams continue, including a hot bluegrass jam Thursdays and brunch every Sunday. The venue extends a welcoming feeling to regulars and newcomers to this day. https://jackofthewood.com/

Elevated Jam Night @ Elevated Kava Lounge
Jun 23 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Elevate your jam session experience! Join us for an evening of collaborative music-making where we provide the backline (drums & keyboards) – you bring your instrument and your talent!

Shiloh Karaoke @ Shiloh & Gaines
Jun 23 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

Weekly karaoke every Thursday!!

Shiloh & Gaines – Your neighborhood bar……no matter where you live.

Coffee ~ Spirits ~ Pool ~ Darts ~ Live Music ~ Dog Friendly ~ Karaoke ~ Songwriters Night & More! Find our music schedule and more at shilohandgaines.com

 

Thursday Weekly Karaoke
Jun 23 @ 8:00 pm – Jun 24 @ 2:00 am

Please verify times and KJ with the venue!

Daddy Mac’s Downhome Dive 8-11

Shiloh and Gaines 8-11

Static Age Loft 8-12

Shakeys Dive Bar 9pm-2am

 

Karaoke with DJ Kyle @ The Social
Jun 23 @ 9:00 pm – Jun 24 @ 1:00 am
Jun
24
Fri
TBirds KARAOKE @ T Birds Weaverville
Jun 24 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Friday Karaoke @ Brewskies Fairview
Jun 24 @ 9:00 pm – Jun 25 @ 12:00 am
Terraoke Friday Night Karaoke @ Handlebar & Grill
Jun 24 @ 9:00 pm – Jun 25 @ 1:00 am
Jun
25
Sat
Burger Bar Karaoke @ The Burger Bar
Jun 25 @ 8:00 pm – Jun 26 @ 1:00 am

THE BEST “WORST KARAOKE” IN ASHEVILLE!!
Sing ’til you die every Saturday at Asheville’s oldest bar and #1 Dive!!

Jun
26
Sun
Sunday Jazz Jam @ Ginger's Revenge Craft Brewery & Tasting Room
Jun 26 @ 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Jazz Sunday typically features a guest artist for a short set and then welcomes jazz musicians of all levels to sit in for the remainder of the afternoon.
Jack’s Traditional Irish/Celtic Jam Session @ Jack Of The Wood
Jun 26 @ 3:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Stop in for the pub’s long running Traditional Irish Session each Sunday afternoon beginning around 3:30pm. Many talented local musicians come from WNC to jam away into the night – all on our pub stage! Sunday is a perfect day to enjoy a pint or afternoon Irish coffee! Slaínte!

Jack Of The Wood is still a downtown hot spot for food, brews and drink since 1997 and founders Joan and Joe Eckert who still own it, have maintained the original lively English and Irish vibe. The old-time mountain and Irish music jams continue, including a hot bluegrass jam Thursdays and brunch every Sunday. The venue extends a welcoming feeling to regulars and newcomers to this day. https://jackofthewood.com/

T Birds Karaoke @ T Birds Weaverville
Jun 26 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Come out and sing with us!

Asheville’s Most Open Mic w/Mike Andersen @ Sly Grog Lounge
Jun 26 @ 7:00 pm – Jun 27 @ 12:00 am
Elevated Open Mic @ Elevated Kava Lounge
Jun 26 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Happy Sunday Asheville! Open mic tonight from 8- close signups start at 7pm!

Sunday Night Karaoke @ The Social
Jun 26 @ 9:00 pm – Jun 27 @ 12:00 am
Sunday Karaoke @ The Double Crown
Jun 26 @ 10:00 pm – Jun 27 @ 2:00 am
Sunday Karaoke Tonight!
From 10pm-2am!
Jun
27
Mon
Musicians In The Round (open mic) @ Catawba Brewing South Slope
Jun 27 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Curated open mic night featuring some of Asheville’s finest pickers and crooners.

The Musicians in the Round is an open mic/in the round that takes place at Catawba Brewing Tasting Room on the South Slope in Asheville, NC. Our first round was on March 9th, 2015 and they just keep getting better.

 

All Original Open Mic hosted by Dan Johnston @ Old Town District Black Mountain
Jun 27 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Calling all Songwriters: All Original Open Mic at Old Town District.
Mondays 7:00-9:00
Bring your songs, voice and ears and let’s get together and share the craft with each other!
110 Black Mt. Ave.
Black Mountain NC

Get Vocal Entertainment Karaoke with Marc Keller @ The Social
Jun 27 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Join us for Monday night karaoke! Show starts at 7, with your host and kj Marc Keller.

Marshall Bluegrass Jam with Branson Raines @ The Historic Methodist Church
Jun 27 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

We are going to keep our Strictly Bluegrass Jam with Host Branson Raines going. Every Monday night at 7:00 p.m. at the historic Methodist Church in the Walnut Community. The address is 15 Barnard Road, Marshall, NC. All Bluegrass lovers, listeners, pickers are welcome to join us to play, sing and fellowship. The strongest thing we will have to drink is Coffee! There is no charge, we will keep the music free!don’t let us Down now, come on down.

The Acoustic Jam will continue on Thursday nights at 7:00 p.m. at the Church as well. Calvin Parham and Logan Clark will host the Jam.

Open Mic Mondays @ Haywood Country Club
Jun 27 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm

Every Monday Night! Sign up at 6:30, music at 7:15! Come on down tonight to get a taste of some great neighborhood music. P.S. No Wagon Wheel! Host Taylor Martin and Friends.

27 Club Karaoke @ 27 Club
Jun 27 @ 9:00 pm – Jun 28 @ 2:00 am
Best Ever Karaoke with KJ Chelsea @ Fleetwood's
Jun 27 @ 9:00 pm – Jun 28 @ 12:00 am
Country Karaoke @ The Double Crown
Jun 27 @ 10:00 pm – Jun 28 @ 2:00 am

Come Sing With Us!!!

Jun
28
Tue
Django Jazz Jam with Fatty @ Turgua Brewing Fairview
Jun 28 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Open Mic with Mike & Pat Jones @ Sweeten Creek Brewing
Jun 28 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Early Tuesday Jam @ The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall
Jun 28 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Suggested Donation

Open Mic @ Café Canna
Jun 28 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Tonight we’ll have open mic from 7-9p. Bring a guitar, drum, book, or a friend and come join us!

Open Mic Returns @ White Horse Black Mountain
Jun 28 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Open Mic w/Hamza @ The Social
Jun 28 @ 7:00 pm – Jun 29 @ 12:00 am
The Open Jam with The Lactones @ Sovereign Kava
Jun 28 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

We provide full backline–drum kit, amps, piano, keys, and PA with mics/inputs. The jam is hosted by Chris Cooper and Friends, who play for the first half hour or so, and then the jam opens up.