The Dan Clare Collective

Bio The Dan Clare Collective brings a genre-blending mix of roots, soul, fingerstyle fusion, and pocket grooves to the stage. With guitarist Dan Clare at the helm—known for his dynamic originals and imaginative covers of artists like the Beatles, Grateful Dead, Paul Simon, and Duke Ellington—the group layers intricate arrangements with jam-inspired energy and unexpected turns. Backed by Asheville drummer Damon Miklowcic, and a pedalboard’s worth of sonic color, their sets move seamlessly from heartfelt ballads to danceable deep cuts. Based in Asheville, N.C., Clare has been performing locally since 2016, first with The Berlyn Trio and the Asheville 8-String Collective. Now, with a rotating cast of collaborators, he performs as The Dan Clare Collective—a solo, duo, or trio project that’s equally at home in listening rooms, breweries, or festival stages. Weekend Live Music Highland Brewing’s weekend live music series showcases incredible local talent, regional acts and national touring bands from across the East Coast and beyond. Free and open to all ages (unless noted otherwise), it’s the perfect excuse to gather your crew, listen and vibe to a wide range of genres including soul, bluegrass, acoustic, country, folk and more. Live music takes place in the indoor Taproom which includes a tables, chairs and room for dancing. Please note that coolers and outside alcohol are not permitted on the premises.