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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.
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This Tuesday please come out for my Curated Fourth Tuesday series (in place of my open mic/regular open mic will be 2nd Tuesdays).
We have one of the best food trucks in town for Tuesday! Delish delishfoodtrucknc serves up delicious Venezuelan cuisine. If you’ve never had one of their arepas, you are missing out! Here’s the event:
7:00 Tuesday 11/26
Asheville’s music scene is born of age-old traditions, nurtured by a spirit of independence and the muse of the mountain landscape. Here you’ll find our rhythm is proudly rooted in old-time mountain music, but it’s our full spectrum of innovative musicians who truly define our sound. Asheville offers a lively, and perhaps unexpected, experience for the musically-minded traveler.
Through the Bring Back the Heartbeat campaign, IamAVL is partnering with local venues and establishments to offset their costs to get our musicians back to work. Independent Arts and Music is a 501(c)3, so donations can be tax deductible. iamavl.com/music-industry-relief-fund
Our mission is to provide a platform to help expand the reach of Asheville based musicians and artists, to make some great music and art, and to have a great time while doing it.
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.
Last 4 digits – 3383
Hey y’all! Come grab some dinner & a pint and enjoy some of our best local musicians playing at our long-running old-time jam! 5-9pm every Wednesday @jackofthewood $1.00 off all Jameson, too!
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/
The super talented Hunter Begley will be preforming a solo show. Come enjoy Thanksgiving Eve while listening to the captivating tunes from a favorite local musician!!
Acoustic Old Time/Bluegrass Jam!! C’mon Out!!
Come on out to hear some dazzlingly diverse songs, all played at your request! That’s right, you pick ’em and I perform ’em live!
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
Bluegrass
Electronic Collaboration
lo-fi pop and rocknroll with Jason Krekel & Craig Kelberg
Celebrate All Aboard AVL and Travers Brothers 4th annual Thanksgiving tradition – The Last Waltz experience with members of world renown musicians. “It started as a Concert and Became a celebration.”
$23.60
w/ Brandon Manitoba
From $12.70
30 – $35
Sign up at 8 pm, Mic starts at 8:30
All forms of entertainment welcome, (not just poetry.)
Come on out and enjoy some music with our house DJ. Til 1am on Friday & Saturday
Suggested $5-$10 Donation @ The Door // 21+
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.
Last 4 digits – 3383
Seek Healing, Quietude, & Connect Beyond Festival
1-4:00 – Food + Activities + Ambient Live Music
4-6:00 – Live music with Lillie Syracuse
Travel through time from the ’60s to ’90s through Iggy Radio’s rock, pop, and jazz show! A plethora of sounds and styles. Beatboxing mixed with killer guitar and loop mastery. A one man orchestra. Plays all the songs you love.
Enjoy the holiday spirit & eat your pre-ordered meal with us in our dining room after you pick up!
We’ll have live music 2-5PM & the bar will be open until 5PM.
Please Note: No meal service is available other than pre-ordered pick ups.
21 +
Everyone Welcome
Potluck
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
Give thanks for Spencer Taylor Jr. and The Highway QCs returning to The Double Crown Thursday Nov. 28th! 9 pm $10
The Double Crown is celebrating Thanksgiving with none other than the Godfather of Quartet himself Spencer Taylor Jr. and The Highway QCs! The QCs are marking their 78th year after forming in Chicago in 1946. Spencer Taylor Jr. took over as lead singer in 1956. His predecessors in the group included Johnnie Taylor, Lou Rawls and Sam Cooke. The Godfather turned 96 this year and is still going strong. Come on out and help us celebrate 78 years of The Highway QCs!
Come on out and enjoy some music with our house DJ. Til 1am on Friday & Saturday
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.
Last 4 digits – 3383
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!!!
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traditional bluegrass
Leeda “Lyric” Jones, best known as Lyric is a singer-songwriter, musician, and music teacher. She is 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.
Come enjoy some great music with this talented artist! If you want to see a Fun, One Man Show who is classy, interactive, and a song guru see Daniel Sage.
Musicians in The Round Black Friday Potluck and benefit for Manna Food bank.
Enjoy authentic Blues music from Mr Jimmy while imbibing in the friendly atmosphere of the The Station.
He performs original material, and puts his unique spin on classics from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. His singular style is both energizing and soothing, captivating and liberating.
Bluegrass and original music with Rudy’s Rythym & Revue.
Appalachian Funk Rock
Be there as we unveil ‘DNA’ – a dynamic celebration of creativity, fusion, and expression.
This special exhibit combines innovative experimentation with timeless techniques where art, music, and community merge together.
📅 November 29th, 2024
⏰ 6PM – MIDNIGHT
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION!
📍 109 Roberts St. Asheville, NC 28801
Featuring music performances by @who_is_enki , @morgan.bevis6 , @peter.the.poet , @rhino.audio , @dj_sporelax , @tonyj.tj , @trinityjustice
One-Man-Band trumpet, keys, harmonica, guitar, americana/blues/soul/ragtime.
$5 Donation
A groovy blend of funky roots and bluesy Americana.
Appalachian Folk duo
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
Fun covers with Steve Mosely & Friends
Hey Fairview, we have one heckuva show coming at you this Friday night! We will Be helping raise some money for the Jarvis family Friday night at the Joint Next Door from 7-10pm! We will also have a few other friends joining us on stage throughout the night! This family we are raising money for lost just about everything during Hurricane Helene. Come on out and support a great cause.
Jazz Standards,Country, Folk and Pop
The Emmy-nominated, and finalist on “America’s Got Talent,” and Asheville’s Jazz and Blues Diva, Kat Williams presents a night of music. Pay What You Can. The suggested price per ticket is $22.
“Lake doesn’t need to hide behind a microphone with her big bold ragtime jazz voice. It is something that singles out the leaders of a revival, their gifts revitalize the source, and that is what you hear all the way through” – Spiral Earth
country, folk, rock
Americana, folk and blues. Newly located in Asheville, NC, Ben has been embracing the local scene, performing across the Southeast, playing house concerts and songwriters festivals, and continuing his involvement in the international harmonica community as a Seydel-endorsed artist.
Join us at Jack of the Wood as Ben Balmer returns to the stage with his full band. Music from 8-11pm, suggested donation at the door.
one-man band
Asheville’s tried and true blue cover band. No cover.
Daniel Ullom & Nathan Vargo will present an evening of old-time fiddle music.
$7.00 cover at the door
Ben’s Tune Up – 8-11pm
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 – 10pm-2am
Check with the venue on cover charges and tonight’s DJ.
Tombstone Hwy
Temptation’s Wings
Halogi
We are located in the Arden-Asheville-Fletcher-Hendersonville area. With over 60 TVs, you can sit back and relax, knowing that your favorite game is on. We showcase some of the top sporting events and serve the area’s 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 and team trivia nights that always bring fun and laughter. mudpuppiesavl.com/
Psyche blues w members of Drunken Prayer, Pleasure Chest, Reigning Sound, Blind Boy Chocolate & The Milk Sheiks, USXmas, Ouroboros Boys.
$
Vintage Swing
$10 cover
Queen Bee and the Honeylovers is classic swing band based in Asheville, NC. Their music takes inspiration from the hot club and small combo sounds of the 1930’s and 40’s.
Come out for a night of with your favorite hometown pickers Suns of Stars. Contemporary and traditional bluegrass with a high energy jam style
$10 Cover
Doors @ 9:00pm
21+
Donations Encouraged
punk/grunge show
$10
$25 ADV /DOS $30 // 21+
We are so excited to welcome Billy Presnell and his amazing guitar skills. Billy plays classics, not so classics and some originals with instrumental finger style and percussive acoustic guitar. We think you will love his music and his sense of humor. With mad-fiddling, time-bending soundscape painter Will Franke & Tyler Buckner.
Post thanksgiving musical insanity.
$5-$10 Donation @ The Door // 21+
Y’all put on your dancin’ shoes because it’s time to get down!!! Kick off the season with us at Arête’s 1st Annual Holiday Boogie Benefit with Eddie Roberts & The Lucky Strokes Dress to impress in your favorite rock & roll attire & let’s make this a night to remember.
From $24.60
Asheville’s music scene is born of age-old traditions, nurtured by a spirit of independence and the muse of the mountain landscape. Here you’ll find our rhythm is proudly rooted in old-time mountain music, but it’s our full spectrum of innovative musicians who truly define our sound. Asheville offers a lively, and perhaps unexpected, experience for the musically-minded traveler.
Through the Bring Back the Heartbeat campaign, IamAVL is partnering with local venues and establishments to offset their costs to get our musicians back to work. Independent Arts and Music is a 501(c)3, so donations can be tax deductible. iamavl.com/music-industry-relief-fund
Our mission is to provide a platform to help expand the reach of Asheville based musicians and artists, to make some great music and art, and to have a great time while doing it.
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.
Last 4 digits – 3383
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