Highland Brewing on a Friday at noon is an interesting choice. Catching a midday show at the brewery could be a solid way to ease into the weekend if you're looking for something low-key before evening plans kick in. Highland Brewing sets up as the daylight answer to cramped club shows, with a covered stage facing a sprawling meadow where dogs post up on blankets and food trucks circle the beer garden. The east Asheville spot leans into bluegrass and jam bands during afternoon-to-sundown slots, drawing families and parking-lot tailgaters who treat it like a weekly ritual at the city's original brewery.