Jody Carroll will be playing on our patio today at 4:00pm with his friend and special guest, Dan Johnston.
Live music = community.
Thank you to Jody and Dan for the gift of music for the people.
Thank you to the family of White Horse musicians who are motivated to share their talent on the patio in the coming days and weeks. There will be more.
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Virtuoso musician Eric Congdon is one of Western North Carolinas most engaging and popular artists. Voted #1 Guitarist in Mountain XPress, his amazing musicianship always thrills audiences no matter what he’s playing.
B-Town Live Helene Disaster Relief Benefit
@ 185 King Street Brevard
Jeff Sipe rounded up the troops for a night of music to raise funds for Helene Relief. This show will also be broadcast live on WSQL 102.1 We are working with our local Government to be sure funds get to those who need them now. There will be a silent auction as well. Suggested donation for entry is $20. All proceeds from the door, the silent auction and 10% of proceeds from the bar/restaurant will be going towards Hurricane relief.
If you would like to donate something for the silent auction please reach out to Nonnie at nonniecullipher@gmail.com.
We will see you there.
Live Music with Ben Balmer
@ MUDPUPPIES Sports and Sushi Bar Arden
Ben Balmer, Blues and Soul Guitarist, takes the Mudpuppies Stage on Friday.
Enjoy Margarita Madness, $7 Margaritas ALL DAY, and let the tunes take you away. All ages. No Cover.
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/
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Acklen Walker
@ Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack Sweeten Creek
We are doing a fundraiser on Saturday afternoon with live music with @highflyingcriminals benefitting @sharinghouse_brevard and @transylvaniacohungercoalition
We will post the needs of both organizations if anyone wishes to drop off donations directly at the event to them.
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❤️ Also, if you are feeling generous there is another great flood relief fundraiser happening on Friday night with our friends at @185kingstreet
DETECTIVE BLIND
@ Oklawaha Brewing Company Hendersonville
We are going to be playing in Hendersonville this Saturday to raise money for WNC hurricane relief during these difficult times. All of the proceeds will be donated to places in need of food, supplies, and restoration. We are so grateful to be apart of such a loving community even after disaster. Come listen to some live music if you’re able and support by giving for hurricane relief.
Feed & Seed, in Fletcher, will be distributing water and coffee as well as accepting donations from 2 to 4 PM. LIVE MUSIC!
Please bring water, non-perishable food, baby products and dog/cat food to the rear entrance at 3715 Hendersonville Rd, Fletcher, NC 28732. All donations will go direct to authorized county distribution centers.
We are hosting a benefit on Saturday with live music (house and disco w/ live guitar, maybe an Interstellar Noise originals set thrown in there too). We’ll be giving out nonperishable food, tons of water and other hydrating drinks, etc. Please bring anything you want to donate and please take anything and everything you need. Event will be free to all but we’ll be accepting donations for local relief. That includes cash, food, water, supplies, etc.
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Madelyn Ilana is an Asheville-based Singer/Songwriter, Violinist, and Healing Arts Practitioner. Inspired by liminality, Madelyn Ilana calls her music “Dream Folk”. As a violinist with a classical background and a love for fingerstyle guitar playing, Madelyn’s music is spacious, dreamy, impressionistic, reverently spiritual, and deeply emotional.
Ryan Furstenberg
@ Beradu - Specialty Market, Kitchen & Bar Black Mountain
Join us for an incredible night of music and community as we come together to support the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund, a nonprofit that provides financial assistance to musicians and music industry workers in need. Event Highlights: Super Jam Lineup: • Josh Daniel – Renowned for his captivating Americana sound and heartfelt performances. • Mark Schimick – Virtuoso mandolin player, blending bluegrass and jam styles. • Jeremy Shaw – Exceptional multi-instrumentalist known for bringing energy and creativity to every stage. • Jeff Sipe – Legendary drummer with a background in jazz, rock, and jam band scenes.
This special jam session brings together these talented musicians for a night of improvisation, collaboration, and musical magic you won’t want to miss!
Daycrawlers will open up the night. Daycrawlers are a 5 piece Alt-Country/Americana band from Raleigh, NC.
This Sunday from 2 PM to 6:30 PM we are at SLY GROG setting up our open mic, vendors, possible food trucks, fire/ spinners/performance artists, AS WELL AS information exchanges, supply drop and exchanges, clothing giveaways.
The Gangbeef/Sly Grog Super Sweet Open Mic Experience Extravaganza!
@ Sly Grog Lounge
A hurricane has wrecked our community and it us up to all of us to support one another to rebuild, survive, thrive, and deep dive into some music, entertainment and a general oasis away from the hell we just found ourselves in.
We will have:::: Info exchanges, gas exchanges, supply drop offs, water pickup and drop off (potable and non), clothing exchanges and drop offs, vendors, performers, dancers, and a general sense of well being. Let us share these things with you.
Open decks for DJ’s are available as well! (Limited slots available) This is not only for rappers and singer/songwriters!
All performances are welcome!
Please email Gangbeefent@gmail.com for open mic slot signups, vendor spaces, and other inquiries.
Aditi & Jay w/ The Sethi-Brown band
@ White Horse Black Mountain
Check out the angelic and rootsy duo, Aditi Sethi and Jay Brown with The Sethi-Brown band, bringing golden oldies, performed by their sweet family band, ages 5 to 40+.
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Cimafunk is a two-time Grammy-nominated, Afro-Cuban Rockstar tearing up stages across the globe with his 9-piece band from Havana, the Tribe. His name refers to the essence of his music, which aims to subvert classical Cuban rhythms with innovative mixes of funk and AfroCuban.
Cimafunk and the Tribe’s live show is a celebration of groove and an unforgettable sonic and bodily experience, forcing out-of-body experiences for crowds at Austin City Limits, Bonnaroo, BottleRock, Glastonbury, New Orleans Jazz, Newport Jazz, Montreal Jazz, Paleo, Roskilde, Summer Sonic and hundreds of other festivals around the world.
The view from our tree-lined brewery is something special no matter the season. Cool down in the Taproom with a farm-fresh salad and small plates, or soak in the sun on our Back Porch with a beer and a snack. Check out our upcoming events and more! click here
Please join us this Thursday night, October 10th as we welcome “The Falcon Phour”. Many in the live music community have spent countless Thursday nights with some of these these wonderful musicians over the years. First when they had their weekly residency as @thelumpyheads down at the One Stop, and more recently over in west Asheville where they’ve been doing their thing as @feefiphauxfish for the last few months.
As always, the Stoplight will provide snacks & drinks. All that we ask of you is to show up ready for a good time, and if you can spare it a few bucks to throw at the band.
Space is limited so please rsvp with me either here or via text at (630) 258-0635. Once you confirm your attendance I will pass along the pertinent details. We hope you can join us. Please help spread the word to our peoples. Love & light to you all! – @ratdogfreak
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Saxsquatch is a 7’ tall multi-instrumentalist, producer, and electronic music artist from North Carolina.
Saxsquatch’s live show is a mind bending experience showcasing his music production, stage plot, and saxophone skills over original music, remixes, and crowd participation. His dream of creating the “Bigfoot Rave” tour came to fruition in 2024, adding a laser show to an already dynamic set. Well received across the United States and selling out major markets, the search for this cryptid won’t be hard. You can find him on tour or at major festivals across the world.
Showcasing his spell binding stage presence, he has been aguest on Jimmy Fallon’s “That’s My Jam!’ and Tosh.0 and has shared the stage with Tedeschi Trucks Band, Goldfish, Andy Frasco, Here Come the Mummies, Sam Bush, and Pigeons Playing Ping Pong.
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Adama & Les Amis plays rhythms and songs from Ivory Coast & West Africa. This is an all ages event for families, children and adults to dance to the sounds of Les Amis!
Beer and Loathing is an acoustic duo comprised of song writer Johnny Blackwell and Cole Laughter. Beer and Loathing is bringing their blend of rock n’ roll and honky tonk to Mills River. A free show you don’t want to miss!
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
Clint Roberts is the founder and lead singer of Holler Choir, a string band known for their tight harmonies and heartfelt songs. With their blend of folk, bluegrass, and Americana influences, Holler Choir is turning heads quickly in the roots music scene.
Lyric LIVE! (full band show)
@ Silverados Black Mountain
Soul, R&B, Funk, and even a little Hip-Hop. They are a Western North Carolina favorite and holds several Mountain Xpress “best of” awards including, but not limited to: best funk band, best vocalist, best lyricist, best r&b/soul, best singer-songwriter, all around favorite band and band that gives back to the community.
The ALR Trio
@ Mudpuppies Sports Bar & Grill Arden
🚨 PROCEEDS GO TO STORM RELIEF 🚨
Help us donate to the ongoing recovery and relief efforts from Hurricane Helene!
Join us THIS WEEKEND for two exciting performances with Appalachian Heartstrings, featuring both classic old-time mountain music infused with contemporary folk and Americana. Hailing from Madison County, NC, Appalachian Heartstrings has been captivating audiences since 2019. With their predominantly female harmonies and wide instrumentation, they shed a new light on the old-time genre. You won’t want to miss this!
🗓️ Show Dates:
Friday, October 11th at 7:30 PM
Saturday, October 12th at 7:30 PM
📍 Location: The Owen Theatre, 44 College St, Mars
Hill, NC
Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic of
their music live! Grab your tickets now and support
local talent! 🎟️ sartplays.ludus.com
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Cast Iron Bluegrass
@ ArtSpace Charter Scholl Swannanoa
Citizen Vinyl is having a Community Support Curbside Pop-up tomorrow with DELICIOUS free food by @baileycooks, free supplies, free water, and a full lineup of local songwriters.
@stephenevansmusic @i_amvirtuous @riyenroots @loulyp @planefolk @matmastersquatch @janglingsparrow & more … led by @ryan.the.glass
POSTPONED | Appalachia Day
@ Hickory Nut Gap Fairview
Join friends to celebrate Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy’s 50th year conserving land and water in the Appalachian Mountains – at Appalachia Day on Saturday, Oct. 12 at Hickory Nut Gap Farm in Fairview, NC.
Come celebrate what you love about our mountain home. There will be food trucks on site, live music, a craft village market, a raffle and more farm fun for the whole family! Appalachia Day invites attendees to immerse themselves in the essence of Appalachia with an array of engaging activities. You can take the kids on a hayride or pony ride (operating hours are from 11:00 – 4:00).
Live Music: Old Charlotte Highwaymen will play the first set starting at 12, followed by The Lucky Buckeyes, then Dan Shearin beginning at 3:30.
Jim & Jack – Jack Miller and Jim Greene
@ Mills River Brewing Co.
Join us Saturday, October 12th from 3-6PM for a Phuncle Sam show at Pisgah Brewing Company. Come find a feeling of cheer, peace and a sense of normalcy in the spirit of the Grateful Dead.
Due to our lack of operation at the brewery, we will be giving away the rest of our draft beer in the cooler for free. You are welcome to bring your own beer and food. There will also be a donation bucket set up where your kind donations will be split amongst our Pisgah Brewing family, times are tough.
WE’RE BACK! Join us on The Grey Eagle patio TODAY (SAT 10/12) beginning at 4pm for live music, libations, food, hugs, and hangs. The Funk Jam House Band kicks off the action at 4pm followed by Drunken Prayer, Chris McGinnis and likely a surprise or two! Admission is free, donations are encouraged. We’ll also have a few community resource tables set up, so feel free to contribute supplies or take whatever you need. We’re here for you, Asheville, and we look forward to continuing to rebuild our one-of-a-kind community together!
Chad and JB (of @sketoesghost ), along with @collincheeksings , will be putting on a benefit show at @oldtowndistrictbmt in Black Mountain this Saturday – music starting at 6:00 pm. A lot of you have been giving so much of your time, energy, and resources so far, so please let us bring you a little moment to breathe and enjoy some music while we continue these efforts to support those who are struggling. All proceeds from this show will, of course, go toward such local causes.
Their music is a dense thicket; intertwined with kudzu-like jams.
A benefit concert for Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy.
Saturday, October 12 from 6:30 to 9:30 pm at Hickory Nut Gap Farm in Fairview, NC
Ticket Price: $20 in Advance, $25 at the Barn, $10 for ages 8-16. (Children 7 and under are free)
Join us for an unforgettable evening of Appalachian Bluegrass by the Darren Nicholson Band and help SAHC celebrate our 50th year of local land and water conservation.
Russ Wilson And His Famous Orchestra
@ Continuum Art Center Hendersonville
🚨 PROCEEDS GO TO STORM RELIEF 🚨
Help us donate to the ongoing recovery and relief efforts from Hurricane Helene!
Join us THIS WEEKEND for two exciting performances with Appalachian Heartstrings, featuring both classic old-time mountain music infused with contemporary folk and Americana. Hailing from Madison County, NC, Appalachian Heartstrings has been captivating audiences since 2019. With their predominantly female harmonies and wide instrumentation, they shed a new light on the old-time genre. You won’t want to miss this!
🗓️ Show Dates:
Friday, October 11th at 7:30 PM
Saturday, October 12th at 7:30 PM
📍 Location: The Owen Theatre, 44 College St, Mars
Hill, NC
Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic of
their music live! Grab your tickets now and support
local talent! 🎟️ sartplays.ludus.com
Stop by for the Community Support Curbside Pop-Up! @baileycooks and her team will be serving up delicious FREE meals from noon to 5pm; @sessionavl is selling drinks; Coda is open for merch and record shopping; and musicians from the @jackofthewood Irish Jam will be playing throughout the day.
Curated open mic night featuring some of Asheville’s finest pickers and crooners.
The Musicians in the Round is an open mic/in the round that takes place at Catawba Brewing Tasting Room on the South Slope in Asheville, NC. Our first round was on March 9th, 2015 and they just keep getting better.
Buffalo Brown & Jake Burns
@ One World Brewing West
We are thrilled to welcome Wild Bodema drumming troupe (Tuesday Oct. 15th) from 3:00-5:00pm, or drop in whenever you can) for a drum circle, sure to raise your spirits! If you have a drum, bring it! No drum, no worries. Bring a bucket and sticks…bring your hands to clap…bring your feet to dance…bring your ears to listen…bring your heart to feel.
Jay Sanders with Evan Martin, Will Boyd and Craig Kelberg
@ Little Jumbo
Mudpuppies and Mojo Sound Production presents Open Mic 🎙️
We will be hosting open mic tonight at Mudpuppies with hostess CaroMia Humphrey . Come play us some tunes, let’s all hug one another and just hang for a bit. Our community needs some sense of normalcy during all of this suffering. Come make someone smile with your music! Hope to see you all tonight! 6-9pm!
Super Jam Lineup:
