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

(musicians, comedians, dancers, poets, storytellers)

Tuesday Night Funk Jam @ Asheville Music Hall
Jun 9 @ 10:00 pm – Jun 10 @ 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 9 @ 10:00 pm – Jun 10 @ 1:00 am
Jun
10
Wed
Jack’s Old-Time Jam @ Jack Of The Wood
Jun 10 @ 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 10 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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

Karaoke w/ Terraoke @ The WagWorld BARn & Event Center
Jun 10 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Open Mic w/ Lyric @ Antidote Asheville
Jun 10 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Twin Leaf Open Mic @ Twin Leaf Brewery
Jun 10 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wagbar Open Mic Night @ Wagbar Weaverville,
Jun 10 @ 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 10 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Open Mic: Host Greg Speas @ Camden's Coffee House Mars Hill
Jun 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Come demonstrate your talents at Open Mic.
Porn Star Karaoke @ Fleetwood's
Jun 10 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
You sing, they dance
21+ // $
Weird Wednesday Experimental Jam @ Sly Grog Lounge
Jun 10 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Electronic Collaboration

POETRY OPEN MiC ASHEViLLE @ Sovereign Kava
Jun 10 @ 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 10 @ 9:00 pm – Jun 11 @ 12:00 am
Wednesday Karaoke @ The Lazy Diamond
Jun 10 @ 10:00 pm – Jun 11 @ 2:00 am
Jun
11
Thu
Irish Session @ Leveller Brewing Weaverville
Jun 11 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Django Gypsy Jazz Jam @ Sovereign Kava
Jun 11 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Marshall Depot Acoustic Jam @ Historic Methodist Church Marshall
Jun 11 @ 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 11 @ 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 11 @ 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 11 @ 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 11 @ 8:00 pm – Jun 12 @ 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 11 @ 9:00 pm – Jun 12 @ 1:00 am
Jun
12
Fri
TBirds KARAOKE @ T Birds Weaverville
Jun 12 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Friday Karaoke @ Brewskies Fairview
Jun 12 @ 9:00 pm – Jun 13 @ 12:00 am
Terraoke Friday Night Karaoke @ Handlebar & Grill
Jun 12 @ 9:00 pm – Jun 13 @ 1:00 am
Jun
13
Sat
Burger Bar Karaoke @ The Burger Bar
Jun 13 @ 8:00 pm – Jun 14 @ 1:00 am

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

Jun
14
Sun
Sunday Jazz Jam @ Ginger's Revenge Craft Brewery & Tasting Room
Jun 14 @ 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 14 @ 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 14 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Come out and sing with us!

Asheville’s Most Open Mic w/Mike Andersen @ Sly Grog Lounge
Jun 14 @ 7:00 pm – Jun 15 @ 12:00 am
Elevated Open Mic @ Elevated Kava Lounge
Jun 14 @ 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 14 @ 9:00 pm – Jun 15 @ 12:00 am
Sunday Karaoke @ The Double Crown
Jun 14 @ 10:00 pm – Jun 15 @ 2:00 am
Sunday Karaoke Tonight!
From 10pm-2am!
Jun
15
Mon
Musicians In The Round (open mic) @ Catawba Brewing South Slope
Jun 15 @ 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 15 @ 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 15 @ 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 15 @ 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 15 @ 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 15 @ 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 15 @ 9:00 pm – Jun 16 @ 2:00 am
Best Ever Karaoke with KJ Chelsea @ Fleetwood's
Jun 15 @ 9:00 pm – Jun 16 @ 12:00 am
Country Karaoke @ The Double Crown
Jun 15 @ 10:00 pm – Jun 16 @ 2:00 am

Come Sing With Us!!!

Jun
16
Tue
Open Mic with Mike & Pat Jones @ Sweeten Creek Brewing
Jun 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Early Tuesday Jam @ The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall
Jun 16 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Suggested Donation

Open Mic @ Café Canna
Jun 16 @ 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 16 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Open Mic w/Hamza @ The Social
Jun 16 @ 7:00 pm – Jun 17 @ 12:00 am
The Open Jam with The Lactones @ Sovereign Kava
Jun 16 @ 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 16 @ 9:00 pm – 11:30 pm

(musicians, comedians, dancers, poets, storytellers)

Tuesday Night Funk Jam @ Asheville Music Hall
Jun 16 @ 10:00 pm – Jun 17 @ 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 16 @ 10:00 pm – Jun 17 @ 1:00 am
Jun
17
Wed
Jack’s Old-Time Jam @ Jack Of The Wood
Jun 17 @ 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 17 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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

Karaoke w/ Terraoke @ The WagWorld BARn & Event Center
Jun 17 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Open Mic w/ Lyric @ Antidote Asheville
Jun 17 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Twin Leaf Open Mic @ Twin Leaf Brewery
Jun 17 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wagbar Open Mic Night @ Wagbar Weaverville,
Jun 17 @ 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 17 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Open Mic: Host Greg Speas @ Camden's Coffee House Mars Hill
Jun 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Come demonstrate your talents at Open Mic.
Porn Star Karaoke @ Fleetwood's
Jun 17 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
You sing, they dance
21+ // $
Weird Wednesday Experimental Jam @ Sly Grog Lounge
Jun 17 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Electronic Collaboration

POETRY OPEN MiC ASHEViLLE @ Sovereign Kava
Jun 17 @ 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 17 @ 9:00 pm – Jun 18 @ 12:00 am
Wednesday Karaoke @ The Lazy Diamond
Jun 17 @ 10:00 pm – Jun 18 @ 2:00 am
Jun
18
Thu
Open Old Time Jam @ Leveller Brewing Weaverville
Jun 18 @ 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 18 @ 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 18 @ 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 18 @ 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 18 @ 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 18 @ 8:00 pm – Jun 19 @ 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 18 @ 9:00 pm – Jun 19 @ 1:00 am
Jun
19
Fri
TBirds KARAOKE @ T Birds Weaverville
Jun 19 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Friday Karaoke @ Brewskies Fairview
Jun 19 @ 9:00 pm – Jun 20 @ 12:00 am
Terraoke Friday Night Karaoke @ Handlebar & Grill
Jun 19 @ 9:00 pm – Jun 20 @ 1:00 am
Jun
20
Sat
Guitar League Open Mic/Song Circle @ Turgua Brewing Fairview
Jun 20 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Beginners are welcome- all levels. Learn, play, share!!!
Free
Burger Bar Karaoke @ The Burger Bar
Jun 20 @ 8:00 pm – Jun 21 @ 1:00 am

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

Jun
21
Sun
Sunday Jazz Jam @ Ginger's Revenge Craft Brewery & Tasting Room
Jun 21 @ 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 21 @ 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 21 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Come out and sing with us!

Asheville’s Most Open Mic w/Mike Andersen @ Sly Grog Lounge
Jun 21 @ 7:00 pm – Jun 22 @ 12:00 am
Elevated Open Mic @ Elevated Kava Lounge
Jun 21 @ 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 21 @ 9:00 pm – Jun 22 @ 12:00 am
Sunday Karaoke @ The Double Crown
Jun 21 @ 10:00 pm – Jun 22 @ 2:00 am
Sunday Karaoke Tonight!
From 10pm-2am!
Jun
22
Mon
Musicians In The Round (open mic) @ Catawba Brewing South Slope
Jun 22 @ 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 22 @ 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 22 @ 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 22 @ 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 22 @ 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 22 @ 9:00 pm – Jun 23 @ 2:00 am
Best Ever Karaoke with KJ Chelsea @ Fleetwood's
Jun 22 @ 9:00 pm – Jun 23 @ 12:00 am
Country Karaoke @ The Double Crown
Jun 22 @ 10:00 pm – Jun 23 @ 2:00 am

Come Sing With Us!!!

Jun
23
Tue
Django Jazz Jam with Fatty @ Turgua Brewing Fairview
Jun 23 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Open Mic with Mike & Pat Jones @ Sweeten Creek Brewing
Jun 23 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Early Tuesday Jam @ The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall
Jun 23 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Suggested Donation

Open Mic @ Café Canna
Jun 23 @ 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 23 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
The Open Jam with The Lactones @ Sovereign Kava
Jun 23 @ 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 23 @ 9:00 pm – 11:30 pm

(musicians, comedians, dancers, poets, storytellers)