Sip and stroll through the Arboretum’s gardens in the glow of the golden hour, all while listening to live music from a variety of local and regional artists! ArborEvenings runs Thursdays and most Fridays through September from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
There is no additional cost to attend ArborEvenings beyond our standard parking fee. As always, Arboretum Society members and their accompanying guests can enter for FREE (guests must be in member vehicles to receive free entry). Proceeds from ArborEvenings help support the The North Carolina Arboretum Society and further advance the Arboretum’s mission.
“Whether he’s playing solo, or with his band… Tim McWilliams displays a dazzling skill on the acoustic guitar, flatpicking traditional tunes and his own material like a modern-day Doc Watson.” – Greenville Journal
Directed by virtuoso Chinese-American pipa player, singer, and composer Min Xiao-Fen, enjoy an immersive experience where ancient strings resonate with the rhythms of the modern era. Joining her are Mari Ohta, a sensational Japanese-American koto player, and Thom Nguyen, a Vietnamese-American percussionist and sonic sculpture artist.
Free for Members or included with Museum admission
Brushfire Stankgrass
@ Pisgah Brewing Black Mountain
Thursday, July 18th | Bar: 4PM | Music: 6:30PM Pisgah Brewing Company Outdoor Stage Food Truck: Downstream Deli
A Genre-bending ongoing exploration of modern mountain music. Brothers Will and Ben Saylor, accompanied by Micah Thomas and Daniel Iannucci, with the love and support of a vibrant community of local musicians and creators, continue to reinvent themselves and their distinctive, jam-laden bluegrass sound.
Pisgah Brewing Company operates an open air outdoor bar in the summer and fall months with live music on Thursdays and Sundays on WNC’s premier outdoor music venue, the Pisgah Brewing Outdoor Stage. Check out our 2024 schedule: here!
Wings & Strings Summer Series
@ Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack
Each show will take place on the large baseball field located behind the playground. A food truck will be parked on-site near the concession stands for each show. Concert-goers are encouraged to bring their own chairs/blankets to claim a seat in the outfield.
Flatland Cavalry is coming to the Outdoor Stage at Salvage Station on Friday, July 19, 2024 with special guest Americana folk-rock band Briscoe! Doors open at 6:00 PM and the music starts at 7:30PM. This is a LARGE EVENT, so please read our FAQs to learn more about parking options and our shuttle service. Root Down will be serving their delicious twist on Southern Soul Food and we’ll have our full bar open for you to enjoy! $30 ADV / $35 DOS Event Details and Tickets
Flatland Cavalry is breaking out into a gallop. After years of hot trotting across their native Texas, the country outfit is primed for a breakout with the release of their third full-length album, the sonically sprawling and wistfully written Welcome to Countryland. An energetic blend of Country-Folk-Americana. Easy on the ears, Heavy on the heart.
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
Michael Stevens Quartet
@ Antler Village and Winery @ Biltmore
Live After Five invites you to dance with live jazz and pop bands. Your visit to Antler Hill Village & Winery is included in Biltmore admission. Passholders can bring friends to Antler Hill Village for free after 5:00 p.m.
Join us at the taproom on July 19th from 6-9 pm for some soul soaked americana with The Knotty G’s!
With an extensive selection of Beer, Cider, Seltzer, & Hard Sweet Tea on Tap, our Mills River location also offers a full liquor bar, cocktail list, wines and non-alcoholic options plus a full kitchen! See what’s on tap and more at amb.beer/mills-river
The Dan Davis Group is a jazz organ trio based in the triangle area of N.C. The band plays a variety of music styles including jazz, R&B, Latin, funk, blues, and NOLA. The band’s primary focus is on improvisation within the context of the great organ groups such as Jimmy Smith, Groove Holmes, The Meters, and Larry Goldings.
We’re super stoked to be hosting this years 4th annual Dolly Day Celebration of the phenomenal Ms. Parton on Friday, July 19 with a local all-star band and over a dozen guest singers performing 2 big sets of Dolly songs. **Showtime 8pm, $15 at the door (cash or Venmo) **
We are excited to be joined this year by a stellar lineup of performers! Alissa Nordmoe
Blessed with a voice often likened to “velvet soul,” Ashley Heath, a Singer/Songwriter has been capturing the affections of Americana music enthusiasts.
Join Award Winning Entertainer Blake Ellege as he brings his party band: The Big Throwback to One World Brewing West. Blake is backed up by his powerhouse band (The Big Throwback) that is comprised of some of the region’s most talented and charismatic performers! Come out and sing and dance the night away featuring hits from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and TODAY from EVERY genre imaginable!
Join us this Saturday for a night filled with all your favorite hits from the iconic band!
The essential Fleetwood Mac experience brought to you by Fleetwood Mac tribute band, Tell Me Lies. 8pm EDT.
The seven piece band of veteran musicians treats their audiences to a true, live Fleetwood Mac music experience with no recordings or backing tracks. The band prides themselves on being an authentic Fleetwood Mac Tribute without coming across as parody or satire. They have studied the band’s craft, musicianship, artistry and history to create a multi-sensory experience that transcends your eyes and ears. tellmeliestribute.com
The Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands returns to downtown Asheville’s Harrah’s Cherokee Center. Filling both the concourse and arena levels of the venue, makers exhibit a variety of craft ranging from contemporary to traditional in works of clay, wood, metal, glass, fiber, natural materials, paper, leather, mixed media, and jewelry. Admission is $11.
The Dan Davis Group is a jazz organ trio based in the triangle area of N.C. The band plays a variety of music styles including jazz, R&B, Latin, funk, blues, and NOLA. The band’s primary focus is on improvisation within the context of the great organ groups such as Jimmy Smith, Groove Holmes, The Meters, and Larry Goldings. We are excited to bring our organ trio sounds to One World West Brewing in West Asheville!
$5 cover
Live After Five invites you to dance with live jazz and pop bands. Your visit to Antler Hill Village & Winery is included in Biltmore admission. Passholders can bring friends to Antler Hill Village for free after 5:00 p.m.
Post Lo-fi Yacht Hop, the sound is founded in jazz and fusion roots but is sustained by the methodologies of more modern genres such as hip hop and electronic music.
It’s time to kick off your shoes and dance in the Big Barn here at Hickory Nut Gap in gorgeous Fairview, NC! Come out from 6pm-9pm to see Zydeco Ya Ya, a powerhouse band from the Piedmont area of the Carolinas and Georgia that play high energy Louisiana sound of Zydeco.
What goes better with high stepping, blaring accordion, the rhythm of a washboard and a cold brew better than traditional Cajun food- we’ll have VOODOO ROUX food truck.
Hickory Nut Gap will have a bar serving local beers, ciders, seltzers and non-alcoholic beverages to slake your thirst between reels. We cannot wait to dust off our good boots and dance again with y’all.
$10
Live music at the taproom with 81 Drifters
@ Appalachian Mountain Brewery - Mills River
Join us at the taproom on July 20th from 6-9 pm for live americana/bluegrass music with 81 Drifters!
With an extensive selection of Beer, Cider, Seltzer, & Hard Sweet Tea on Tap, our Mills River location also offers a full liquor bar, cocktail list, wines and non-alcoholic options plus a full kitchen! See what’s on tap and more at amb.beer/mills-river
Parish Ellis & The Jukebox Jumpers
@ Highland Brewing Downtown
Using piedmont and delta blues traditions as a launching pad, his performances expand into classic southern soul from Memphis and New Orleans, as well as Chicago blues and early rock n’ roll.
Passerine
@ Mars Theatre Brewing Company Mars Hill
Come on out, folks – The 58th season of Shindig on the Green is a FREE event in the heart of downtown Asheville on summer Saturday evenings: a joyously spontaneous celebration of traditional and old-time string bands, bluegrass, ballad singers, big circle mountain dancers and cloggers. Stage show on the Bascom Lamar Lunsford stage and informal jam sessions around the park. Bring your instruments, lawn chairs or blankets, family and friends and join us “along about sundown” – or at seven o’clock for those who wear a watch – and enjoy the rich traditional music and dance heritage of the Southern Appalachian Mountains.
Led by shapeshifting vocalist Stephanie Morgan (formerly of Asheville’s nationally-touring pop-noir band stephaniesid), Pink Mercury creates entirely improvised sound and lyric scapes, aligning with the spirits of Pink Floyd, Cocteau Twins, Bjork, The Sundays, Billie Holiday, and so many others that have infected the players with curiosity and beauty.
Richard is one of the world’s finest acoustic guitar players. He plays in many genres, masterfully in each. A White Horse perennial, it’s wonderful to have him back. $20.00 ADV / $22.00 DOS
Basement Days // The Kindest People // Leaving Echoes
@ Fleetwood's
Grant Shumate stage name: GruntWerk is a multi-instrumentalist beat producer with a turntable style flare. His beats can range from a relaxed-chilled out vibe to down right psychedelic alien abduction vibes.
Hustle Souls has been making waves in the music scene with their eclectic mix of old-school vintage soul and new-school second-line funk, often described as “intimate soul.” Their warm and soulful sound, reminiscent of Curtis Mayfield, brings a fresh yet timeless feel to their music, creating an atmosphere that’s both energetic and deeply engaging. Experience the unique sound of this dynamic group, blending Americana, New Orleans brass, and retro-soul into a captivating performance that you won’t want to miss. $10 cover
SUN NOT YELLOW // HIT DOGS // ROAMCK
@ 27 Club Asheville
The Day of Rock 2 Music Festival is the largest Multi Genre Rock Music Festival in the Carolinas. Bringing together 28 bands over a 2-day period at the iconic Grey Eagle in Asheville, NC. Bands will descend from all over the east coast including newcomers, well established locals, guitar legends, regional, and national touring acts which are amongst the hottest names in rock music right now.
Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of the newest and most exciting Rock Summit, poised to become a perennial powerhouse festival for years to come!
