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Aug
16
Fri
Blake Ellege & The Big Throwback @ The Social
Aug 16 @ 9:00 pm – Aug 17 @ 12:00 am

The Big Throwback is a Top 40’s Dance Band that plays all of your favorite Pop and Dance Hits from the 50’s to today! From Classic Rock, to Oldies, to Jazz, to R&B and to Funk.

BOAT COMMAND w/ SENDER @ One World Brewing - West
Aug 16 @ 9:00 pm – Aug 17 @ 12:00 am
Two of Asheville’s freshest and headiest creative collectives join forces once again. Prepare for a cosmic evening of sonic exploration.
$10 // 21+
DJ Molly Parti @ Isa's Bistro
Aug 16 @ 9:00 pm – Aug 17 @ 12:00 am
Flash Back Friday @ Fleetwood's
Aug 16 @ 9:00 pm – Aug 17 @ 12:00 am

All the hits you remember from summer vacation!
18+ No Cover

Gorilla Zoe and Dj Fame & more @ Asheville Music Hall
Aug 16 @ 9:00 pm – Aug 17 @ 2:00 am
Live Music w/ Billy Presnell @ Town Pump Tavern Black Mountain
Aug 16 @ 9:00 pm – Aug 17 @ 12:00 am

Live music with local favorite Billy Presnell!

Midnight Snack Dance Party @ The Mule at Devil's Foot Beverage Co.
Aug 16 @ 9:00 pm – Aug 17 @ 12:00 am

Midnight Snack Dance Party presented by @bitemeavl & DIFFERENT WRLD

featuring: @djb0ys_camp + @333444555.mp3
$5-$15 sliding scale
[@bitemeavl ticket holders get free entry + drink tickets]

NACHT MUSIK: DARK DANCE NIGHT @ 27 Club Asheville
Aug 16 @ 9:00 pm – Aug 17 @ 1:00 am

Dark Dance Night
Featuring: DJ Vandora and special guests DJ Diva Disaster / DJ Pitch Blak
Visuals by Neckroft
Starts 9PM
Cover $5
21+

Sons of Ralph @ Jack Of The Wood
Aug 16 @ 9:00 pm – Aug 17 @ 12:00 am

Bluegrass, Cajun, Classic Southern Rock & More! • $10 COVER AT DOOR

Ethan Heller Trio @ The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall
Aug 16 @ 10:00 pm – Aug 17 @ 1:30 am

$5-10 suggested donation

Aug
17
Sat
Day of Rock 2 Music Festival @ The Grey Eagle
Aug 17 all-day

August 17 & 18 || Doors: 12:00 PM || Show: 1:00 PM || 2 Day Tickets from $45 Event Information and Tickets

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!

Live Music w/ Owen Walsh @ North Asheville Tailgate Market
Aug 17 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

We’ve got music to groove to while shopping for local goods!!

Casey James @ Asheville City Market
Aug 17 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

After discovering the pedal steel in 2010, Casey began finding new ways to create sound through the enigmatic instrument. His unique approach to the pedal steel combines elements of steel guitar, bottle-neck slide, deep vibrato, and harmonized melodies.

Music to groove to while shopping for local goods.

Kate Bryant @ Black Mountain Tailgate Market
Aug 17 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Cactus Kate Bryant performs this weekend.
All Things Americana • Fiddler • Violinist • Singer-songwriter
Saturday Music Matinee w/ Holler & Crow @ Jack Of The Wood
Aug 17 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Start your Saturday off with tasty pub fare & refreshing pours at our Music Matinee — featuring friends old & new playing the Ralph Lewis stage at Jack of the Wood from 12-3pm!

Asheville’s Holler & Crow are making their Jack of the Wood debut this week, bringing their whimsical folk fusion magic to the Ralph Lewis stage! With familiar and cherished traditional folk songs, humorous banter and delightful historical insights at every performance, the band has been described as what would happen “if The Pogues net Nickel Creek in the Shire”!

Jack Of The Wood still a downtown hot spot for food, brews and drink since 1997 and founders Joan and Joe Eckert who still own it, have maintained the original lively English and Irish vibe. The old-time mountain and Irish music jams continue, including a hot bluegrass jam Thursdays and brunch every Sunday. The venue extends a welcoming feeling to regulars and newcomers to this day. https://jackofthewood.com/

 

 

 

The Late Shifters @ Sierra Nevada Mills River
Aug 17 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Southern rock meets your favorite jam band, The Late Shifters are crowd pleasers with their large repertoire of covers, ranging from Grateful Dead to Sturgill Simpson, and fun and funky original tunes.

Aaron Padgett @ Chimney Rock Brewery
Aug 17 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Grand Opening Event w/ Mutual Love Club @ Peri Social House Black Mountain
Aug 17 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Peri Social House is a 1936 Georgian-Revival Home renovated into a coffee + craft beer shop, housing NC’s Smallest Boutique Hotel. We would love to invite everyone out to our Grand Opening at Peri Social House on Saturday! We are a coffee + beer/wine bar with a 6-room Boutique Hotel. Join us for giveaways all day, live music with americana/folk duo, Mutual Love Club @ Peri Social House Grand Opening Event
Food Truck 2:30-9pm : Mountain Man BBQ
Pop-up with Pure Presence Events
Help us paint our very own Black Mountain Rocking Chairs!
Experience a great new spot for your little ones with our fenced-in side yard: Gaga ball, sensory bin, toddler swing!

Hot Bread Collective @ District 42 at The Kimpton Hotel Arras
Aug 17 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Hot Bread Collective will be spinning music from 4-7pm

Let Them Know You Saw It On LiveMusicAsheville.com
Aug 17 @ 4:00 pm – 9:30 pm
MoonFish 2 @ Mad Co. Brew House Marshall
Aug 17 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Join us for an early show before Island Nights Marshall’s Headliner kicks it off at 7pm.
Starting at 4pm, MoonFish 2 lines ‘em up & knocks ‘em down: ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80, ‘90s bangers, delivered w/humor and energy.
3 Guys and My Dad @ Antler Village and Winery @ Biltmore
Aug 17 @ 4:30 pm – 8:15 pm

Rock, Pop and Jazz

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. 

Aaron LaFalce @ Reems Creek Golf Club Bar and Grill Weaverville
Aug 17 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Janna Jamison @ Archetype Brewing
Aug 17 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Doug & Lisa @ BearWaters Brewing: Riverside in Canton
Aug 17 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Ghost in the Graveyard @ FBO at Hominy Creek
Aug 17 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Some of Asheville’s finest players from bands including The Snozzberries, Lumpy Heads, Happy Dog and more team up for a night rock & roll, improvisational jams and more.

Live music with Astrosauce @ Appalachian Mountain Brewery - Mills River
Aug 17 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join us at the taproom for live music with Astrosauce! AstroSauce is a high-energy rock trio that’s got a little bit of something for everyone. You can expect rock, funk, prog, and even 80s pop!

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 Hot Club of Asheville @ Library Lounge, Inn on Biltmore
Aug 17 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Gypsy Jazz!!

To dine on the estate, guests must have a daytime ticket, a Biltmore Annual Pass, or stay at one of the estate’s splendid overnight properties.

The Maddy Curtis Quartet @ Twin Willows Mars Hill
Aug 17 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Get into the groove with Maddy Curtis and her jazz trio as they bring their amazing talent to the Twin Willows Main Stage!

TJ Stacy @ Highland Brewing Downtown
Aug 17 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

jazz and improvised music

Fresh Buzz @ Mills River Brewing Co.
Aug 17 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Mixing genres, styles, and sounds, to create something entirely fresh, this musical powerhouse is ready to buzz around a venue near you!

58th Season of Shindig on the Green @ Roger McGuire Green
Aug 17 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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.
Concessions will be available.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diskull + RAB!D RON!E, Your Allure, Kandilion, & BK @ Sly Grog Lounge
Aug 17 @ 7:00 pm – Aug 18 @ 2:00 am

$12 -$15

OPEN DECKS 6:00 PM – 10:00PM
YOUR ALLURE 10:00 PM – 11:00 PM
RAB!D RON!E 11:00 PM – 12:00 AM
DISKULL 12:00 AM – 1:00 AM
BK 1:00 AM – 2:00 AM

Hippie Tiedye Psychedelic Vibes with Flashback Fringe @ Foundation Studios RAD
Aug 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Psychedelic Rock Era (1967 – 1971) tribute band

J. Eldon Humphries Live @ Bear's Smokehouse Asheville
Aug 17 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

J. Eldon seeks to merge calamity and grief with the beguiling sense of lost time. And sometimes his songs are funny.

Laron Huntley w/ The Gravely Brothers @ The Joint Next Door Fairview
Aug 17 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

If you like live country and southern rock music, come on out for a good time!!! No Cover

 

Carpenter / Cohen + Sounding Arrow @ Citizen Vinyl
Aug 17 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

$15 advance / $18 at the door.

Dirty Dawg @ Root Bar
Aug 17 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

DIRTY DAWG playing acoustic Grateful Dead and classic rock, folk and blues!

Honky Tonk Saturday with The Heavenly Vipers @ Eda's Hide-a-Way Weaverville
Aug 17 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Hot In Herre: 2000s Dance Party @ The Orange Peel
Aug 17 @ 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Matt Stillwell @ Daddy Mac's Down Home Dive
Aug 17 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
DJ Chooch & Nostalgianoid duo / ROUX / KC Onadine / Armone @ Static Age-Records
Aug 17 @ 8:30 pm – Aug 18 @ 12:30 am
An Evening With Gang Beef Entertainment And Friends @ Silverados Black Mountain
Aug 17 @ 9:00 pm – Aug 18 @ 12:00 am
Join us as we take over Silverados for a multi-genre night of fun and frolic.
Featured artists are: Trauma Gang & The Legacy Family
Ill Manor -Dirt. E. Hippy-Killa 2X & More!!!
This is a free show and we encourage you to bring all of your friends, family, and fun.
Angela Perley @ Shiloh & Gaines
Aug 17 @ 9:00 pm – Aug 18 @ 12:00 am

Angela Perley makes music for roadtrips across the American heartland. Rooted in cosmic alt-country, roadhouse rock & roll, witchy-woman psychedelia, and amplified Americana, it’s a vintage sound for the modern world, glued together by a singer/songwriter who’s played everything from dive bars to arenas.

No Cover

Shiloh & Gaines – Your neighborhood bar……no matter where you live.

Coffee ~ Spirits ~ Pool ~ Darts ~ Live Music ~ Dog Friendly ~ Karaoke ~  Find our music schedule and more at shilohandgaines.com

 

Dance Underground ft. In Plain Sight, Jose Vera and Chris Felinski @ Eulogy
Aug 17 @ 9:00 pm – Aug 18 @ 1:00 am
Gordon Levine & Mycorr @ Sovereign Kava
Aug 17 @ 9:00 pm – Aug 18 @ 12:00 am

Electronic/Bass

Laurel Lee and the Escapees @ Jack Of The Wood
Aug 17 @ 9:00 pm – Aug 18 @ 12:00 am

She knows & loves the tunes in every honky tonk and performs both originals & traditionals. Loretta would have approved. $10 cover

 

Let Them Know You Saw It On LiveMusicAsheville.com
Aug 17 @ 9:00 pm
Lucky 7 Anniversary party @ Fleetwood's
Aug 17 @ 9:00 pm – Aug 18 @ 1:00 am

Join us to celebrate 7 great years of love and rock-n-roll! We’ll be dancing all night to all 60’s/all genres from DJ Justin Oliver! We’ll have a free mass “fake as hell” wedding at 9:30ish, snacks and general good times! Come have a drink and dance with us!

UniHorn ft. Members of Empire Strikes Brass + Special Guests @ Asheville Music Hall
Aug 17 @ 9:00 pm – Aug 18 @ 1:00 am

ADV $10 DOS $13 // 21+

Tasty Vibrations @ The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall
Aug 17 @ 10:00 pm – Aug 18 @ 1:00 am

Suggested $5-$10 Donation

Aug
18
Sun
Day of Rock 2 Music Festival @ The Grey Eagle
Aug 18 all-day

August 17 & 18 || Doors: 12:00 PM || Show: 1:00 PM || 2 Day Tickets from $45 Event Information and Tickets

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!

SAVE THE DATE: Sunday August 25 | Midway to Mardi Gras w/ Joe Krown Trio + 1 featuring Papa Mali @ One World Brewing - West
Aug 18 all-day

Sunday August 25, 2-5pm

Celebrate Mardi Gras early with an incredible afternoon of live music, fun, and festivity in support of Asheville Mardi Gras as a kickstart to their planning & efforts for Asheville Mardi Gras 2025! The Po’ Wagon Food Truck will be there with Creole Cuisine for lunch & dancing fuel (for sale). Show will be outside weather permitting. Mardi Gras Attire Encouraged. $20 advance Event Details and Tickets

A live performance by the Joe Krown Trio + 1 featuring Papa Mali is a journey through the rich musical heritage of New Orleans. The Joe Krown Trio is known for its authentic New Orleans sound, blending elements of jazz, blues, and funk. Led by the acclaimed keyboardist Joe Krown, the trio delivers a rich, groove-filled experience. Adding another layer of musical depth is Papa Mali. Known for his gritty, soulful voice and masterful guitar playing, Papa Mali infuses the trio’s music with a swampy, bluesy vibe that’s reminiscent of the bayou.

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

Isaiah Caston & Michael Krell @ Auction House Food Hall Fletcher
Aug 18 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sunday Patio Series @ Whole Foods Tunnel Rd
Aug 18 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Did you know that Whole Foods on Tunnel Road hosts local musicians in their very pleasant patio area out front? You can eat and drink and chill and listen.

> September 1 – Old Sap

 

Brews + Tunes: Meryl Jane EP Release Party @ Foundation Studios RAD
Aug 18 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Eleanor Underhill & Friends @ Sierra Nevada Mills River
Aug 18 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Threads of Americana, pop, R&B, and indie rock are embellished with psychedelic touches and orchestral flourishes. Eleanor Underhill & Friends creates sonic landscapes like you’ve never heard before. Fronted by a banjo-wielding, soulful vocalist.

 

Reedy River String Band @ Highland Brewing Company
Aug 18 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Modern bluegrass
Sunday Live: Steve Lapointe (jazz piano) @ Asheville Art Museum
Aug 18 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Free for Members or included with Museum admission.

Bradley Bacci Band @ Sweeten Creek Brewing
Aug 18 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

soul/psychedelic/groove

DJ wifimommyy @ The Bush Farmhouse Black Mountain
Aug 18 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Let Them Know You Saw It On LiveMusicAsheville.com
Aug 18 @ 4:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Live music at the taproom with Mike Hollon @ Appalachian Mountain Brewery - Mills River
Aug 18 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join us at the taproom for live music with Mike Hollon! groovy blend of funky roots and bluesy Americana

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

 

Panic Stricken @ The Grey Eagle Outpost at Asheville Adventure Company
Aug 18 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

ADVANCED: $10.00 DAY OF: $12.00

Drayton & The Dreamboats @ Antler Village and Winery @ Biltmore
Aug 18 @ 4:30 pm – 8:15 pm

Swing Jazz and Early Rock

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. 

Santiago y Los Gatos + Pacifico + Andrew Thelston Band @ PULP
Aug 18 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Cultural Artifacts @ Fleetwood's
Aug 18 @ 8:00 pm – Aug 19 @ 12:00 am

2 hours of post-punk/cold wave, 2 hours of industrial techno
Free entry

Joseph Allred / Blake Hornsby / Oil Derek @ Static Age-Records
Aug 18 @ 9:00 pm – Aug 19 @ 12:00 am
Aug
19
Mon
Funkgetaboutit! @ Doc Browns BBQ Candler
Aug 19 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Kellin Watson hosts Local Live @ White Horse Black Mountain
Aug 19 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

The White Horse is thrilled to have Kellin Watson as a guest host for Jay Brown’s Local Live Series. Kellin has curated a fabulous lineup with guests Juan Holladay and Rebekah Todd. $12.00

Eamon Fogarty / Corey Parlamento / Nathanael Jordan / Rich Inner Life I Love You So Much @ Static Age-Records
Aug 19 @ 8:30 pm – Aug 20 @ 12:30 am
Let Them Know You Saw It On LiveMusicAsheville.com
Aug 19 @ 9:00 pm
Aug
20
Tue
SAVE THE DATE: Sunday August 25 | Midway to Mardi Gras w/ Joe Krown Trio + 1 featuring Papa Mali @ One World Brewing - West
Aug 20 all-day

Sunday August 25, 2-5pm

Celebrate Mardi Gras early with an incredible afternoon of live music, fun, and festivity in support of Asheville Mardi Gras as a kickstart to their planning & efforts for Asheville Mardi Gras 2025! The Po’ Wagon Food Truck will be there with Creole Cuisine for lunch & dancing fuel (for sale). Show will be outside weather permitting. Mardi Gras Attire Encouraged. $20 advance Event Details and Tickets

A live performance by the Joe Krown Trio + 1 featuring Papa Mali is a journey through the rich musical heritage of New Orleans. The Joe Krown Trio is known for its authentic New Orleans sound, blending elements of jazz, blues, and funk. Led by the acclaimed keyboardist Joe Krown, the trio delivers a rich, groove-filled experience. Adding another layer of musical depth is Papa Mali. Known for his gritty, soulful voice and masterful guitar playing, Papa Mali infuses the trio’s music with a swampy, bluesy vibe that’s reminiscent of the bayou.

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

Music at the Bistro w/ The Arbor Trio @ Bent Creek Bistro at The North Carolina Arboretum
Aug 20 @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

The Arbor Trio features Mack Johnston on mandolin, Melanie Johnston on Mountain Dulcimer and Jeff McKelvey on guitar and vocals. The group plays a wide variety of musical genres.

Apart from the parking fee, there is no other admission charge to enter the Arboretum.

Isaac Hadden/Quinn Sternberg duo @ 5 Walnut Wine Bar
Aug 20 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

jazz, jazz adjacent, improv wackiness!!!

Vision Video w/ Forrest Isn’t Dead @ The Grey Eagle
Aug 20 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

ADVANCED: $17.00
DAY OF: $20.00

Tatsuya Nakatani / Gorm / Shane Justice McCord @ Static Age-Records
Aug 20 @ 8:30 pm – Aug 21 @ 12:30 am
Anomaly Presents: FREQUENCY @ Sly Grog Lounge
Aug 20 @ 9:00 pm – Aug 21 @ 2:00 am

Another night of epic bass at Sly Grog Lounge.

This is a lineup featuring some of the best local producers/DJs in underground bass >
A.D.H.BASS
Singed
Poser
Diamond Child
Tickets are $10
BAD SLEEPERS // SPACE GRANDMA // CAAVERNOUS @ 27 Club Asheville
Aug 20 @ 9:00 pm – Aug 21 @ 1:00 am
Aug
21
Wed
Water and Bones @ Doc Browns BBQ Candler
Aug 21 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Acoustic, folk, country, and roots American songbook.

Trevor Darden of Buffalo Kings @ Goldfinch Cocktails & Kitchen Black Mountain
Aug 21 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Come enjoy dining al fresco on our lovely patio and be serenaded by his amazing voice and charisma. His sets include big band, jazz, funk and soul!

Wolves In The Taproom – Black Metal Night @ Eulogy
Aug 21 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

DJ Pavor Nocturnus & DJ Ghoul Incognito

Dogs on Shady Lane / State Park Ranger / Hemlock / trust blinks. @ Static Age-Records
Aug 21 @ 8:30 pm – Aug 22 @ 12:30 am
Let Them Know You Saw It On LiveMusicAsheville.com
Aug 21 @ 9:00 pm
Yas, Queen, Let’s Sing! Drag Karaoke @ The Burger Bar
Aug 21 @ 9:00 pm – Aug 22 @ 1:00 am
ANON Trio w/ Felix Pastorius @ The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall
Aug 21 @ 10:00 pm – Aug 22 @ 1:00 am

Strongly Suggested $10-$20 Donation at the door

Aug
22
Thu
SAVE THE DATE: Sunday August 25 | Midway to Mardi Gras w/ Joe Krown Trio + 1 featuring Papa Mali @ One World Brewing - West
Aug 22 all-day

Sunday August 25, 2-5pm

Celebrate Mardi Gras early with an incredible afternoon of live music, fun, and festivity in support of Asheville Mardi Gras as a kickstart to their planning & efforts for Asheville Mardi Gras 2025! The Po’ Wagon Food Truck will be there with Creole Cuisine for lunch & dancing fuel (for sale). Show will be outside weather permitting. Mardi Gras Attire Encouraged. $20 advance Event Details and Tickets

A live performance by the Joe Krown Trio + 1 featuring Papa Mali is a journey through the rich musical heritage of New Orleans. The Joe Krown Trio is known for its authentic New Orleans sound, blending elements of jazz, blues, and funk. Led by the acclaimed keyboardist Joe Krown, the trio delivers a rich, groove-filled experience. Adding another layer of musical depth is Papa Mali. Known for his gritty, soulful voice and masterful guitar playing, Papa Mali infuses the trio’s music with a swampy, bluesy vibe that’s reminiscent of the bayou.

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

Charlie McNeal @ Riverwatch Grill Chimney Rock
Aug 22 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Live music with Eve Lange and Sarah of “The Feels” band @ JuneBug Creek Lounge Weaverville
Aug 22 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
ArborEvenings @ The North Carolina Arboretum
Aug 22 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

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.

Musician Schedule and Event Information: here!
Carribean Cowboys @ Auction House Food Hall Fletcher
Aug 22 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
PATIO SHOW: Doc Robinson @ The Grey Eagle
Aug 22 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

DAY OF: $15.00
ADVANCED: $12.00

Asheville Women of Jazz @ The Bush Farmhouse Black Mountain
Aug 22 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Linda Mitchell (guitar and vocals) is inviting members of Asheville Women of Jazz to play with her on three Thursday evenings in August. Come on out to hear great jazz and taste the fabulous food from the South African menu at The Bush Farmhouse in Black Mountain.

Danielle Howle @ Zadie’s at The Old Marshall Jail
Aug 22 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Danielle’s music ranges from country-swamp-blues to jazz to Americana with clear jazz, country, southern rock, indie, and folk influences.

Jazz & Wine Night with Leo Johnson @ Whistle Hop Brewing Co
Aug 22 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Salsa Party @ MUDPUPPIES Sports and Sushi Bar Arden
Aug 22 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Get ready. Things are heating up at Mudpuppies with a Salsa Party!
Get ready for a night of nonstop dancing hosted by Jammin JP! Don’t miss this lively night or our tantalizing specials: $4 Draft Beer and $10 Smashburgers. See you there!

We showcase some of the top sporting events and serve the area’s best sushi, including sushi rolls, sashimi, and Nigiri. But that’s not all; we also offer the best smash burgers, wings, and upscale bar food in the area. Our weekly specials and events include live music performances at least once a week, open mic, karaoke and team trivia nights that always bring fun and laughter.  mudpuppiesavl.com/

The Whip Appeal @ Mal's Bar Marshall
Aug 22 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Punch-Bowl Rock & Roll, Bottom Shelf Country, from New Orleans

Found in Sound: A Live and Immersive Collection of Tales from the Record Store Universe @ Wortham Center for the Performing Arts
Aug 22 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

The show is a unique collection of stories from the Harvest Records universe and beyond produced with Erin Brethauer of This Land Films. The stories will be presented live on stage alongside original music, film, animation, photography, and featuring stage design and installations by Swannatopia.

This is a free event that requires an RSVP via Harvest Records’ website. More information about the whole weekend of events also on their website.

http://www.harvest-records.com/transfigurations

Shedhouse Trio ft. Darren Nicholson @ Pisgah Brewing Black Mountain
Aug 22 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Thursday, August 22 | 6:30PM | Food Truck: The Downstream Deli

Bluegrass music with Shedhouse Trio featuring Darren Nicholson, Grammy Award Nominated mandolinist and former member of Balsam Range. Treat Yourself!

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
Aug 22 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

We’re bringing back our Wings & Strings Summer Series at our Sweeten Creek location!

Enjoy live music on the patio Thursday while you sip and savor all your Rocky’s favorites.

9/12 – Acklen Walker