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Nov
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Southern Rock/Country
No cover
Café Canna – 6-11pm
Banks Ave – 9-11:30pm
Double Crown – 9pm-2am
Havana Miami – 9pm-2am
Room 9 Nightclub – 9pm-2am
Static Age Loft – 9pm-2am
Waterstreet – 9pm-2am
Imperial – 9pm-1am
The Barksdale – 10pm-2am
Lazy Diamond – 10pm-2am
Strange Magic Bar – 10pm-2am
Scandals -10pm-2am
Shakeys – 12-2am
Check with the venue on cover charges and tonight’s DJ.
collective improvisations
Nov
16
Sat
We hope you enjoy our guide to the Asheville area’s dynamic music scene.
If we somehow help to brighten up your day, please consider a $5 donation to help support our efforts in providing the area’s most complete local music calendar.
Venmo: click here
Last 4 digits – 3383
PayPal: click here
We Update Our Website On Wednesday & Thursday For The Week Ahead Plus Provide Daily Updates And Often Post Events We Find Out Right From Our Phone When We Are Out And About!!!
We Suggest You Add Our Calendar Page To Your Home Screen On Your Phone!!! Here’s How
Music to groove to while shopping for local goods!
Pisgah Brewing Company is bringing you another Holiday Craft Fair! This event will be held outdoors. Come check out an array of local vendors, all from Western North Carolina! Support local this holiday season and keep small businesses strong in our community! This event will surely be a one stop shop for all your holiday and seasonal needs!
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*Live music from 1-2:30PM featuring The Saylor Brothers.
*Live music from 3-4:30PM featuring Abby Bryant & the Echoes.
*Admission is free. Beers on tap, guest beverages.
*Downstream Deli will be on site all day if you get hungry…
*Special beer release benefiting the RAD.
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. Look for our new indoor taproom opening this Fall/Winter. pisgahbrewing.com
We invite you to be part of a meaningful and exciting day at Rise and Rebuild: Disaster Relief Concert, an all-day festival supporting Fallout ArtSpace artists affected by Hurricane Helene.
This family-friendly event will feature an incredible lineup of local music. Enjoy browsing a vibrant local vendors’ market and savor delicious local food and drinks.
As the evening unfolds, experience a spectacular nighttime fire arts showcase featuring fire spinning, dancing, and a breathtaking ancestral firewalk, Chakana Crossing. The event will also include a ceremonial burn to mark this unforgettable day of resilience and community spirit. Tickets for the firewalk experience will be sold separately throughout the day for $22.
Tickets for the all-day event experience are $15 per person, available only at the gate on the day of the event. All proceeds will go toward assisting Fallout ArtSpace artists impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Fallout ArtSpace, Inc. is a 501c3 nonprofit performance art space in Alexander, NC. We provide a space for artists to create, perform, and grow.
https://www.falloutartspace.org/
Visit LEAF Global Arts every Saturday for an in-house cultural exchange with Adama Dembele. Experience the Ivory Coast with our Culture Keeper from the House of Djembe.
Stay for an all-ages Drum Workshop, no experience necessary.
Beginners are welcome- all levels. Learn, play, share!!!
Free
Taylor Martin brings his beautiful song writing and vocal talents accompanied by the fiddle playing machine and very incredible Lyndsay Pruett to the back deck at Mountain Fly in Canton Nc. Please help us support our waterways association and our local musicians through this season and enjoy some football and live music in canton Nc!
Americana from the heart of North Carolina
I am a self designated wizard of Looping! All your favorite song of days gone by! Join us for an afternoon of rock, pop, and jazz from the ’60s through the ’90s!
acoustic duo, jazz standards, classic rock, pop
Enjoy authentic Blues music from Mr Jimmy.
Nobody’s Darling String Band is a group of five ladies who are seasoned Old Time musicians, that play lively Mountain Music every Saturday from 4 to 6 at Jack of the Wood. A fiddle, guitars, standup bass and banjo uke round out this engaging and energetic group, playing in the traditional style of Appalachian roots music.
Jack Of The Wood is 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/
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Sal Landers Party Rx Weirdly Woodstock! brings you a unique concert with special guests Josh Blake, Reggie Headen, Jenny Bradley, Melissa Mckinney, Peggy Ratusz and Jason Curtis …Just added – Asheville Guitar Wizards Jonathan Pearlman & Kelly Jones!
What better a place than one of Asheville’s most beloved cultural and community hubs, One World Brewery West.
100% of the proceeds will go to these two wonderful organizations. Door is donation based.
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
folk, rock, and Americana banjo
Asheville-based indie soul band
No Cover!
The One & Only Super 60’s bringing you all the hits from the best decade of music.
Original American Blues Roots and Soul Musician From The Mountains Of North Carolina!
acoustic rock/Americana/old school country
Winter Lights is a spectacular open-air walk-through light show made from over one million lights! Located at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, North Carolina, this year’s event features favorites like the famously tall 50-foot lighted tree and the Quilt Garden, along with enchanting new details designed to delight and surprise. Live Music Nightly!!! Event Information and Tickets
The Mankind Project Disaster Relief Fund and One World Charitable Trust present a night of music, community, and heartfelt support as we come together to uplift Western North Carolina through the power of song and art.
This benefit concert will feature four extraordinary local musicians, each bringing their unique sound to the stage in an unforgettable evening to raise funds for disaster relief in our community.
FEATURING
• Charlie Craichy
• Josh Phillips
• Lilah Price
• Zachari Cahn
Bluegrass off the beaten path! Buncombe Turnpike is a long time staple in the Asheville bluegrass scene. Their sets are made up of primarily hand crafted original songs, but the band also plays a variety of other heartfelt tunes ranging from traditional and contemporary bluegrass.
$15
Live music every Saturday night. Large dance floor. Country music with a little bluegrass in the mix. Good clean fun in an alcohol free environment.
Come hear the Wild Asheville Community Chorus, led by Suzannah Park, sharing harmony singing from South Africa, Caucasus Georgia, Italy and America. This powerful and playful 70 voice choir, will lift your heart and keep your toes tapping.
Concert proceeds will be shared with a collection of local Hurricane Helene recovery projects connected to our choir singers and with Beloved Asheville.
– Suggested sliding scale donation $5 – $20
– Kids are welcome for FREE!
Get groovin’ and support hurricane relief with Folk/Soul group the Gypsy Davies! Led by SART’s own William Tyler Ezzell, this concert has a little of something for everyone. Join us this Saturday, November 16th, at 7:30pm- also catch a bonus performance by new group Supper Party. Proceeds go to those affected by the storm.
The Gypsy Davies are a Folk/Americana/Soul band drawing inspiration from a diverse spectrum of influences ranging from the likes of Doc Watson & John Prine to Judy Garland & Otis Redding.
Supper Party serves up a rich blend of folk, blues, indie, and a touch of rock and roll.
Bluesy-Sweet Soul with a Southern ‘twang
THE BEST “WORST KARAOKE” IN ASHEVILLE!!
Sing ’til you die every Saturday at Asheville’s oldest bar and #1 Dive!!
Show start 8pm. $10 cover charge, no one turned away for lack of funds.
Vintage country meets Western swing combined with original songwriting – Carolina Sage delivers a colorful array of music steeped in tradition and timeless themes, mixed with their own rocking brand of honky tonk boogie.
Hot Brown Smackdown is a dynamic, high-energy newgrass band hailing from Louisville, KY. Known for their electrifying live performances and unique sound, the band combines traditional bluegrass instrumentation with elements of rock, jazz, and funk to create a sound that is both avante-garde and timeless. Whether playing to a packed field at a festival or a small intimate club, the band always packs a punch, combining hard-driving, powerful bluegrass with a high-energy groove and soul.
The Bibelhauser Brothers combine twin brother harmonies with award winning original songs and instrumental prowess to create high octane bluegrass-country-soul sounds from the heart of Kentucky. The Bibelhauser Brothers bring a level of instrumental talent and vocal power that will blow your minds. Family harmony, original music and super fun personalities. We can’t wait to introduce you to this special crew of musicians!
$12.00 + Event Details and Tickets
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
Catch the electric band.
Original music combining progressive rock, jazz fusion, world, and American roots.
Music 8-11pm, suggested donation at the door.
Commander Voodoo is an R&B/funk trio fronted by Darrell Commander, they perform songs by New Orleans and Southern soul artists such as Jon Cleary, The Meters, Dr. John, JJ Grey, and The Neville Brothers, as well as original songs and arrangements inspired by those artists.
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
Drop in early for dinner and join “Mr. Soul Motion’s Supper Club”, where the smooth and sweet stuff gets played! Once the diners clear out, the tables move, the volume goes up, the lights go down, and the dance party is on!
Sarah is a singer and songwriter with great talent in many genres including rock, pop, country, folk, and old time – the music of her mountain home.
Banks Ave – 9-11:30pm
Havana Miami – 9pm-2am
Room 9 Nightclub – 9pm-2am
Static Age Loft – 9pm-2am
Waterstreet – 9pm-2am
Imperial – 9pm-1am
The Barksdale – 10pm-2am
Double Crown – 10pm-2am
Lazy Diamond – 10pm-2am
Strange Magic Bar – 10pm-2am
Shakeys – 10pm-2am
Scandals -10pm-2am
Check with the venue on cover charges and tonight’s DJ.
Asheville’s Loudest Band Six Speed Returns! Don’t miss out on the show we’ve all been waiting for. Free Show. 21 and up
with Blissful Thoughts
He blends electric violin, cello, effects & vocals to sculpt an invisible landscape between your ears. No two performances are the same.
Folk | Rock | Experimental
$5-$10 Donation @ The Door
Nov
17
Sun
We hope you enjoy our guide to the Asheville area’s dynamic music scene.
If we somehow help to brighten up your day, please consider a $5 donation to help support our efforts in providing the area’s most complete local music calendar.
Venmo: click here
Last 4 digits – 3383
PayPal: click here
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BBQ – selling pulled pork BBQ plates, and ALL proceeds are going to the Wrong Way staff.
Bluegrass Music in the Meadow with the Barsters @2pm
Flash Tattoo Pop-up in the Eddy Event Space with Taurean Tattoo.
Outdoor Gear Raffle
Don’t forget! Our reopening party is this Sunday from 2-6
RDB returns to Sierra Nevada Brewery in Mills River, NC to get their blues on while folks get their brews on! Always a great time! Join us!
Orbiting around Asheville’s grateful music scene since late 2023, Suns Of Stars blends contemporary and traditional bluegrass with a high energy jam style. At its core lies the trio of Alex Bazemore (guitar), and Asheville’s own Jackson Chisholm (upright bass) and Johnny Humphries (mandolin). As Suns Of Stars has been gathering momentum they’ve picked up Alex Ball (fiddle/violin) and Gabe Epstein (banjo). A massive song repertoire and growing list of original music make for a unique performance each time.
$10 Cover
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
Please join us for an afternoon of 50’s, 60’s and 70’s music (lots of new songs), friendship! Let’s have some fun!
A plethora of sounds and styles. Beatboxing mixed with killer guitar and loop mastery. A one man orchestra. Plays all the songs you love.
Hot Vintage Vocal String Band. Jazz, Swing, Americana.
This concert is the 6th of 9 benefit concerts for the month of November to aid in the recovery of the WWC Farm, and will feature:
– Underhill Rose (WWC Alumni Eleanor Underhill & Molly Rose Reed)
– Jane Kramer (WWC Alum) & Drayton Aldridge)
– Laura Boswell & Jason DeCristofaro (WWC Staff/Faculty)
Stop in for the pub’s long running Traditional Irish Session each Sunday afternoon beginning around 3:30pm. Many talented local musicians come from WNC to jam away into the night – all on our pub stage! Sunday is a perfect day to enjoy a pint or afternoon Irish coffee! Slaínte!
Jack Of The Wood is 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/
Come out and sing with us!
Enjoy the laid-back vibes.
Winter Lights is a spectacular open-air walk-through light show made from over one million lights! Located at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, North Carolina, this year’s event features favorites like the famously tall 50-foot lighted tree and the Quilt Garden, along with enchanting new details designed to delight and surprise. Live Music Nightly!!! Event Information and Tickets
Please Welcome Erin Kinard Back To The Stage!
Come out and give BIG LOVE to Salvage Station during a very special benefit show with DJ Logic & The JLloyd Mashup feat. special guests, including (but not limited to!) talented Asheville artists: Datrian Johnson, Christina Chandler, Rebekah Todd, Isaac Hadden, Doug McElvy, and Melissa & McKinney.
SUGGESTED DONATION $20+ (The More You Give, The More It Helps!)
donate here*All proceeds will support Salvage Station employees impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Keeping the Reggae Vibes going through the fall! Rotating Reggae Bands each Sunday!
Bands include:
Dub Kartel
Below the Bassline
Tuff Sol
The LUV Boat
The Sun Sippers
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
New Orleans singer-songwriter Julie Odell weaves her visions of folk, poetry, and colourful melodies into a warm and brilliant tapestry.
Happy Sunday Asheville! Open mic tonight from 8- close signups start at 7pm!
Brightsome Color is a who’s who of the Asheville jam scene. $5-$10 Suggested donation | 21 +
Come on out and enjoy some music with our house DJ. Til 1am on Friday & Saturday
Sunday Karaoke Tonight!
From 10pm-2am!
Nov
18
Mon
We hope you enjoy our guide to the Asheville area’s dynamic music scene.
If we somehow help to brighten up your day, please consider a $5 donation to help support our efforts in providing the area’s most complete local music calendar.
Venmo: click here
Last 4 digits – 3383
PayPal: click here
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.
Winter Lights is a spectacular open-air walk-through light show made from over one million lights! Located at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, North Carolina, this year’s event features favorites like the famously tall 50-foot lighted tree and the Quilt Garden, along with enchanting new details designed to delight and surprise. Live Music Nightly!!! Event Information and Tickets
pay what you can
Find out who will be playing and calling each week
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Weekly residency with special guests.
11/11 – w/ special guest Jamie Dose
Real Live Jazz – No Cover
Nov 18 – The Jacob Rodriguez Quartet
Join us for Monday night karaoke! Show starts at 7, with your host and kj Marc Keller.
