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May
21
Tue
GRINDfest, presented by Black Wall Street AVL and Salvage Station, brings a double dose of Hip-Hop Royalty to Asheville! Slick Rick & Doug E Fresh will appear LIVE on the Outdoor Stage at Salvage Station on Saturday, May 25th, 2024! Doors open at 5:30 PM and the music starts at 6:30 PM. Root Down will be serving their delicious twist on Southern Soul Food PLUS we will have several food trucks and FULL bars open for you to enjoy! $35 ADV / $40 DOS Event Details and Tickets
Just added: DJ Twan, DJ set w/ Leeda Lyric Jones , & a live set by Mad Mike / Michael Martinez
From hosting nationally-touring headliners to up-and-coming acts on indoor and outdoor stages, Salvage Station is consistently voted Asheville’s BEST live music venue. For those looking for an authentic Asheville experience that includes incredible live music, an extensive local & regional tap selection, plus a full bar and award winning food trucks, Salvage Station is a MUST DO! Check out our upcoming schedule! click here
May
22
Wed
Join us THIS WEEK — on Wednesday, May 22, at 6 p.m. — for a jam session for kids
with Teso Ellis, our May #SparktheArtsNC artist in residence. FREE (!!) and open to the public.
May
23
Thu
6-8 pm, savor a scrumptious dinner (must RSVP to attend dinner on our website) and then get ready to party like a Rock Star with DJ JJ SMVSH!
May
24
Fri
Join us for our first show back at Sly Grog Lounge!!! Kicking things off with debut showcase from GROUP CHAT!!
21+ | $20 minimum suggested donation | 6PM-2AM
Come join the fun at our next sip & sing.
balm. is a solo loopstation based project from Rachel Waterhouse (frontwoman/lead vocalist/keyboardist/ songwriter for Sister Ivy). For this extra special album release, balm. will be joined by special musical guests featured on the album, as well as by dancers and flow artists that have been implemental to the music’s development.
$20 in advance
$25 day of show
multiple djs and producers
$10
18 +
super loopers @jordanhamiltonmusic & @elikahnmusic will be performing their original loop based music live.
live EDM DJs
Fri: Vulture Mansion & Sensoma – Global Electronica
Sat: Chris Felinski & RHiNO – House
$?
May
25
Sat
GRINDfest, presented by Black Wall Street AVL and Salvage Station, brings a dose of Hip-Hop Royalty to Asheville! Doug E Fresh will appear LIVE on the Indoor Stage at Salvage Station on Saturday, May 25th, 2024! Doors open at 5:30 PM and the music starts at 6:30 PM. Root Down will be serving their delicious twist on Southern Soul Food PLUS we will have several food trucks and FULL bars open for you to enjoy! $35 Event Details and Tickets
Just added: DJ Twan, DJ set w/ Leeda Lyric Jones , & a live set by Mad Mike / Michael Martinez
From hosting nationally-touring headliners to up-and-coming acts on indoor and outdoor stages, Salvage Station is consistently voted Asheville’s BEST live music venue. For those looking for an authentic Asheville experience that includes incredible live music, an extensive local & regional tap selection, plus a full bar and award winning food trucks, Salvage Station is a MUST DO! Check out our upcoming schedule! click here
Grindfest is BACK!
It is a free, 3-day event that celebrates the success of Black entrepreneurs + business owners in Asheville. A block-party-style event will take place on A.B. Tech Conference Center – 16 Fernihurst Dr. Asheville, NC 28801!
This includes a weekend full of music, games, live performance, food, local vendors + learning, employment and partnership opportunities. The goal of the festival is to highlight the progress made by people of color while also connecting folks in the community. A long weekend of fun and excitement.
DAY OF: $12.00
ADVANCED: $10.00
Riverbend Malt House, a staple in the Asheville craft beer scene, and Bootleg Biology have curated a list of the region’s top craft brewers to create an exclusive Lager Style beer featured only at the Fest. Your ticket includes unlimited samples of the featured beers, exclusive access to the festivities including a live DJ, and a souvenir tasting glass! $25 adv
Calling upon strong roots in classical, drone, and heavy music, the duo uses vocals, violin, effects, synthesizers, and field recordings to create dynamically-rich, immersive sonic landscapes.
$10-20 Sliding Scale
live EDM DJs
Fri: Vulture Mansion & Sensoma – Global Electronica
Sat: Chris Felinski & RHiNO – House
$?
May
26
Sun
Grindfest is BACK!
It is a free, 3-day event that celebrates the success of Black entrepreneurs + business owners in Asheville. A block-party-style event will take place on A.B. Tech Conference Center – 16 Fernihurst Dr. Asheville, NC 28801!
This includes a weekend full of music, games, live performance, food, local vendors + learning, employment and partnership opportunities. The goal of the festival is to highlight the progress made by people of color while also connecting folks in the community. A long weekend of fun and excitement.
We’re so excited for our 10th season @ Foundy!! Uncommon Market is Asheville’s largest, curated pop-up market for antiques, art, vintage decor, jewelry and beyond.
Details:
• FREE ADMISSION & PARKING!!
• Outdoors – rain or shine
• DJ spinning tunes
• Friendly dogs are welcome
• Food trucks & adult beverages available!
See you there!!
SuperWoman Sunday – Female Artist spotlight and Open Mic
Each week we will highlight a powerful female artist who will perform for an hour before opening the stage for collaboration and open mic. All genders and all creative styles welcome
Feature artist plays 2:00-3:00 and then becomes an open stage from 3:00-5:00
$5 Cover
May 25th Christina Chandler
The West Asheville taproom hosts a wide variety of special and regular events, from yoga to an electronic music & beer festival, and everything in between. Check out our upcoming schedule:
click here
After Ours (experimental jazz duo: hybrid guitar + drums) featuring Jordan Hamilton (loop based cellist)
May
27
Mon
Mon, May 27th
1PM to Sunset
Live Music, Specials & Giveaways
1PM-4PM DJ Mtn Vibez
430PM Complimentary Paella Tasting
430PM-730PM Cubusa Band
Join our raffle for a chance to win fantastic prizes and claim your “Locals Only” 20% discount with a VIP Locals Card available at the hosts stand pre event and day of.
May
28
Tue
Join the fun with hula hoops and a live DJ. Whether you’re a seasoned hooper or a beginner, this vibrant event invites everyone to dance, spin, and groove to the music in a welcoming and energetic atmosphere.
May
29
Wed
Meter & Melody is a curated night of poetry and music given to us by our in house band @runoverbyahorse. Open Mic to follow
May
30
Thu
All bassists and musicians of all skill levels are welcome to attend. We’ll be hanging out, playing, and checking out gear. Feel free to bring some instruments to share. We’ll have some rigs on site. This year we are proud to be sponsored by Trickfish Amplification and MXR/Dunlop and we’ll be giving away all kinds of great stuff thanks to them!
Jun
1
Sat
10:30am-1:30pm (meet the animals until 12:30pm) A portion of each ticket will benefit Appalachian Wild’s Wild Animal Rescue featuring DJ Oso, animal ambassadors from Appalachian Wild, bounce-house inflatable, and more! $4 – $7
Come out for a night of community social dance, laughs, and FUN! All dances will be taught. Beginner and family-friendly! In addition to old-time square dances, there will be waltzes, flatfooting, a cakewalk, and a fire pit for jamming.
Live Old-Time Music and Dance Calling
Cost: $8-15 (sliding scale), kids FREE
Bring your dancing shoes, instruments, family, and friends!
*RENT PARTY* Locals Showcase!
A show for the benefit of the static age community.
$10
A night of hard techno.
$
Doors 8PM
Show 9PM
Cover $10
21+
Jun
2
Sun
Come and join the fun this Sunday. There will be *Food Trucks,*DJ and Emcee,*Family Fun Zone,*Free Face Painting,*Vegan Food,*Shopping,*Fun Contests with prizes.
Come out and support our vendors and plan on enjoying the music too. The Family Fun Zone is perfect for children of all ages and includes life sized games, coloring, and more!
Suggested donation of $5
Join OG Synergy DJ’s at our RAD Beer Garden every Sunday in June from 12-4pm! Boogie to pop music across the eras, explore a cultural craft market, and indulge in food trucks, drinks, and family fun!
We are thrilled to announce our 2nd annual SPRING FLING Fundraiser at Rabbit Rabbit on Sunday, June 2nd, from 3-7 PM. This event will support three incredible local non-profit organizations: Homeward Bound of WNC, Helpmate, and Beloved Asheville. Join us for live music, multiple food trucks, ice cream, and plenty of kid-friendly activities including face painting, an inflatable bouncy house, a photo booth, and more! Admission is by donation, and all proceeds from the door, silent auction, and sponsorships will benefit the mentioned non-profits.
We are so excited to have these 2 amazing musical acts at our upcoming Spring Fling!! From 4-5pm, our very own Realtor @rahmsquad will be playing with CaroMia and friends- and from 5:30-7:00pm, Isaac Hadden brings his tremendous talent to close the show! Please join us for this and so much more!!
Sunday Gravy with Will & Wavy
Big News! We are headed up to Asheville this Sunday to do a pop up bass show at the Sly Grog Lounge!
Jun
3
Mon
Latin Dance Night back at Shiloh & Gaines – Monday from 9-12pm 
$5 cover charge & 21+
Shiloh & Gaines – Your neighborhood bar……no matter where you live.
Coffee ~ Spirits ~ Pool ~ Darts ~ Live Music ~ Dog Friendly ~ Karaoke ~ Open Mic Night & More! Find our music schedule and more at shilohandgaines.com
Jun
4
Tue
Join the fun with hula hoops and a live DJ. Whether you’re a seasoned hooper or a beginner, this vibrant event invites everyone to dance, spin, and groove to the music in a welcoming and energetic atmosphere.
Jun
6
Thu
Shop local artisans and vendors or hop up on stage to perform!
Jun
7
Fri
Asheville-based ambient duo
DJ Logic & Friends feat Marc Brownstein (The Disco Biscuits), Sam Brouse (Papadosio), Claude Coleman (Ween), Andy Greenberg (Runaway Gin)
$30 +
Jun
8
Sat
Yala Cultural Tour returns in July! Visit LEAF Global Arts each Saturday in June for a community drum circle. Drums provided.
Suggested donation: $10
@dj_savvy_g and a couple special guests playing sets all day
This Family Friendly Event will begin with an Afternoon Dance Party for the kids at 3pm, then at 6pm we will have a Beginner’s Salsa Lesson, and 7-10pm will feature a family friendly Dance Party for all ages. $4 to $24
Proceeds benefit Evergreen Community Charter School
Khandroma (pedal steel, guitar, & drums drone explorations)
Hellir (dungeon synth black metal)
rggdmggt (improvised drones)
$10 admission
House, Techno, and Drum n bass, live instruments
$20 +
Jun
9
Sun
Join OG Synergy DJ’s at our RAD Beer Garden every Sunday in June from 12-4pm! Boogie to pop music across the eras, explore a cultural craft market, and indulge in food trucks, drinks, and family fun!
The Whale Outpost turns 2 on Sunday, June 9th! :: We are celebrating with a little neighborhood backyard BBQ. ::
The Whale fam is all over this with @imr055 manning the grill and serving up free glizzys til we run out and Chris’ band who you know from bartending at our West Asheville location rocking out with his band The Bins!
Bring your instruments for a porch jam, bring a side to share, or just bring your beautiful self and come hang.
Sunday Salsa on the Rooftop
DJ Mtn Vibes $5 cover
Jun
10
Mon
Eat, drink, check out the gorgeous new Cultivated Cocktails space!
Yummy cocktails and delicious Mountain Madre food
A percentage of the proceeds goes directly to Elderflower Adult Day Center!
Stop by anytime from 11am – 9pm
DJ Lil Meow Meow will be spinning records from 7pm-9pm!
Jun
11
Tue
Join the fun with hula hoops and a live DJ. Whether you’re a seasoned hooper or a beginner, this vibrant event invites everyone to dance, spin, and groove to the music in a welcoming and energetic atmosphere.
Jun
13
Thu
Lactones
Experimental psych rock originals and spacey, soulful, progressive groove-based jams.
Pink Mercury
Entirely improvisational pop, lyrical, jazzish, groovy, emotional music.
$
Jun
14
Fri
Brews and Bears is an after-hours summer event series. The events will feature beer from Highland Brewing; cider from Appalachian Mountain Brewery; wine from Metro Wines; food from Gypsy Queen Cuisine and Cecilia’s Food Truck, Bigfoot-Longs Hot Dogs, and KONA Ice; and music by Mix 96.5 (June 14), 105.9 The Mountain (May 10), The Realtorz (July 12), and the Passionistas (August 9).
Tickets are $15 to $35, with options for members, non-members, and VIPs!
Don’t miss out on the fun!
goth, industrial, post punk, deathrock, dark wave and more!
DJ Vandora & DJ Neckroft
21+
Starts 9PM
Cover $5
$5 Suggested Donation | 21 +
Jun
15
Sat
Great vibes, great bourbon, and great music! (21+ only, dog friendly)
WERE HAVING A POOL PARTY THIS SATURDAY. there may or may not be a pool…but, there will be pool party movies, a super fun dance party, your favorite cookout foods, boozy shakes, fun stuff to give away AND MORE. from 3-1am Saturday June. 15th. pool attire if you’re feeling it.
Jun
16
Sun
Join OG Synergy DJ’s at our RAD Beer Garden every Sunday in June from 12-4pm! Boogie to pop music across the eras, explore a cultural craft market, and indulge in food trucks, drinks, and family fun!
free entry ($10 suggested to the booth)
Come join us for our PubSing, an informal gathering to sing hymns, old-time gospel, folk music, and Americana inspirationals.
Calling ALL Women Musicians in Asheville & WNC. Presenting weekly Sunday Jams! Hosted by Anne Coombs and brought to you by RadHaus Studios & Rebekkah Hilgraves.
Jun
18
Tue
Join the fun with hula hoops and a live DJ. Whether you’re a seasoned hooper or a beginner, this vibrant event invites everyone to dance, spin, and groove to the music in a welcoming and energetic atmosphere.
Konrad Kuechenmeister records his voice and beatbox, his instruments and sometimes even the audience live with his loop stations to create songs, improvisations and groovy beats full of effects and energy.
All the way from Dresden, Germany, joining us for the first time on the Cellarest patio 6/18 from 7-9pm, @konrad_kuechenmeister and NC local B. Hill of @regatta69ska! Konrad will be performing out of a 1964 Volkswagen with classical guitar, melodica, piano, drums and djembe among other instruments, while beatboxing into his Roland-Boss Loopstation!
Jun
19
Wed
Join us for a special Juneteenth Celebration + Cookout edition of Asheville FM Live Music Sessions with music from DJ Nex Millen and Reggie Headen’s Band, guest speakers, food + drink specials + more. NO COVER!
Jun
20
Thu
Summer solstice is almost upon us! 
Come celebrate Thursday June 20th from 4:00-8:00PM in the beer garden! Fun for all ages! Sunset vibes and free house music with In Plain Sight.
Jun
21
Fri
Konrad Kuechenmeister is now one of the world’s top loopers. He embodies the harmony between traditional live music and new century multimedia technology.
