In the wake of Hurricane Helene, life on the mountain was brought to a standstill. Power was out, roads were blocked, and clean water was scarce. Music seemed impossible—rehearsals, gigs, even gathering with friends. But as the community slowly reached out to check on one another, something new began to take shape. Old friends reconnected, Asheville and Black Mountain musicians found their way back together, and a pickin’ party at Jamie Dose’s house lit the spark. Even Vince Herman showed up.