THE ASHEVILLE JAZZ ORCHESTRA

A monthly series dedicated to advancing and preserving the big band jazz tradition. The 17-piece Asheville Jazz Orchestra is western North Carolina’s premier big band.

Whether they are playing a swing dance, club date, or formal concert, the AJO is the hardest swinging band in Asheville.

Legendary Open Mic

White Horse’s legendary Open Mic takes place each and every Tuesday at 7pm. Expect to hear a variety of wonderfully talented folks on their way up. You never know what you’ll hear… original songs, covers, guitar, piano…..and often something quite surprising. Each performer gets 15 minutes or three songs. (FREE)

MELISSA MCKINNEY’S BAD ASS BLUES JAM

Melissa & friends kick off the night with a set of music followed by an open jam. A backline will be provided by the house band. Musicians and singers can sign up the day of the event. Participants are strongly encouraged to stick to Blues. (FREE)

STRAIGHT AHEAD WEDNESDAYS

A new Jazz Series hosted by Evan Martin, happening 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 7:30pm will feature an incredible jazz ensemble from our community. Join us for some straight up magic (FREE)

Beer & Hymns

Our fun way to bring people together, to raise a glass and your voice while raising funds for organizations that change the world. It doesn’t matter your spiritual beliefs or whether you ascribe to no spiritual beliefs, this is not a church service. YOU are welcome to come & sing with us.

Drink Beer | Sing Hymns | Do Good

Carolina Celtic Series

Guitarist ROBIN BULLOCK is your host & curator of the monthly CAROLINA CELTIC series.

The series presents Irish and Scottish musical traditions and explores their commonality with the Appalachian tunes and songs of the Carolina mountains.

Amici Music Series
CLASSICAL CHAMBER MUSIC

Once a month our friends at AmiciMusic present a classical chamber music concert. The series is hosted and curated by Dr Daniel Weiser, most events are matinees starting at 2pm. 

In addition to being entertaining, these events prove to be quite educational as Dan Weiser share a wealth of interesting information about the composers and background of the pieces featured at each performance.

Local Live Series

Our Local Live series features a variety of talent from the local and regional areas. Jay Brown is the host and curator; twice a month he brings in a variety of performers for your enjoyment.

Jay grew up playing folk guitar with his parents and has continued to pursue a career in music as a singer-songwriter and roots musician. 

IRISH Music SESSION

The traditional music of the mountains of North Carolina traces its roots back to the Celtic music of Ireland and Scotland. Traditional Celtic music is still played on the porches and in the pubs of the Celtic lands… and also throughout the southern Appalachian mountains.

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)

DARK CITY SONG SWAP

The Dark City Song Swap takes place once a month and focuses on the art and craft of singer-songwriters.

BETH LEE is the host and curator of this series and she invites other talented artists to join her on stage each month to share their artistry.