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Nov
27
Wed
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.
Nov
28
Thu
Thanksgiving Feast at the White Horse Black Mountain. A free feast open to the community.
Hosted by:
Seek Healing, Quietude, & Connect Beyond Festival
11-1:00 – Listening Circle
1-4:00 – Food + Activities + Ambient Live Music
4-6:00 – Live music with Lillie Syracuse
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!
Nov
29
Fri
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.
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.
CELEBRATING TWENTY YEARS OF STATIC AGE RECORDS
6PM til Late
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.
A groovy blend of funky roots and bluesy Americana.
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.
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.
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.
Heavy Metal Brought to you by:
Tombstone Hwy
Temptation’s Wings
Halogi
$10 (NOTAFLOF)
The outstanding Paper Crowns play live on the Mudpuppies stage, November 29th from 8 to 10 pm. Let’s keep the music alive. Join us is celebrating our very talented musical community.
And remember, every Friday is Margarita Madness! Sip on a pint-sized Margarita for just $7 while you soak in the music. We can’t wait to see you there!
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.
Experience an incredible LIVE Rock Show that highlights our favorite jams from the 60s through the 90s and beyond! With a line-up of incomparable professional talent, ROCK N ROLL REWIND takes us back to a time of firsts. Back to the place we began to discover who we are as a generation, and who we are individually, in music, in love, and in life!
Portion of the proceeds to benefit NoHungryPeople.org. This event will also be a toy drive for The Jingle Bell Trolly of Woodfin. Please consider donating a toy for the cause. Bins will be available at the event.
$15 – $17
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
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
Nov
30
Sat
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.
Let’s Get Veggie With It!!! Enjoy music to groove to while shopping for local goods!
Musicians this week are the Asheville Junction Band! It’s music to groove on or dance to while shopping for local goods!
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.
The Beatles Bash endures! Come dressed in your best 1960’s or hippie attire. There will be snack and drinks available and alcoholic beverages served at the donation bar
Pay What You Can. The suggested price per ticket is $10.
1:00 – 1:45 pm – Arrival and photo booth is open. We will have PLENTY of props but please use your phone camera
1:45 – 2:00 pm – Talent Show and Stand-up comedy sign up
2:00 – 3:15 pm – The Beatles Bash will be performing famous musical covers. Be prepared for a dance party!!
3:30 – 4:00 pm – CAKE!!! Gluten-free and vegan options will be available
4:00 – 5:30 pm – Talent show and Stand-up Comedy (please be sure to sign up at the start of the party)
5:20 – 6:00 pm – More fun and time for the photo booth
Small Business Saturday mini market.
Benjamin Bjorlie is an Asheville based bassist and drummer. He is a core member of The J Lloyd Mashup, a local funk band, among his many projects. He will be joined by a cast of amazing local musicians to bust out some Funk, neo-soul and pop.
The meat and potatoes of this group will be Ben Bjorlie on Bass, Joe Enright on Drums, and Thomson Knoles on Keys. Alex Bradley will bring some special seasoning, but the cherry on top will be Jonah Bjorlie on Guitar and Sax! We’ll hit some deep cuts from some of our favorite artists.
We hope to see y’all there
progressive southern fusion rock
Joseph Hasty Duo brings your favorite holiday music to the champagne bar.
LEAF Global Arts hosts an Artist ReLEAF Concert series on Saturdays through December 14. The events will both benefit the artists who perform (through the LEAF Local Artist Relief Fund) AND help to raise money for the fund.
The incomparable and uber-talented Chinobay (LEAF’s board chair) is a Ugandan musician and educator who has led workshops, camps, and residencies worldwide.
The Grove Arcade Tree Lighting Block Party is happening on Saturday, November 30 from 4-9pm on Page Avenue. This will be a free holiday extravaganza that you won’t want to miss!
Event festivities will include…
Live music from DJ Griffin White and the Bill Bares jazz trio
Performances by the Asheville Ballet
Street performances
An outdoor holiday market
Pop-up bars from your favorite Grove Arcade restaurants
Letters to Santa Station
Santa appearance & photo-op
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/
Come and celebrate the music of Jerry Garcia and The Grateful Dead with Spiro & Garrett!!!
$5 cover
Alternative Folk/Americana/Folk/Acoustic & Singer-songwriter
folk, rock, and Americana banjo
CELEBRATING TWENTY YEARS OF STATIC AGE RECORDS
6PM til Late
Rebekah Todd – guitar/vocals
Jeff Sipe – Drums/percussion
Isaac Hadden -guitar/vocals
Quinn Sternberg – bass
Enjoy your favorite hits from the 80’s – 2000’s!
Enjoy authentic Blues music from Mr Jimmy.
Original American Blues Roots and Soul Musician From The Mountains Of North Carolina!
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
jammy psychedelia to full-force rock
The Pubsters is a fun and engaging cover band based in Asheville. Rock & Roll, Country, Funk and Blues
blues, funk, Louisiana, Reggae, and Soul
Pay What You Can. The suggested price per ticket is $25.
a blend of bluesy pop and rock
Las Montañitas brings the Andes to the Appalachians. Chicha Cumbia Psicadelica, Afro-Colombian grooves, Andean inspired melodies. $10 cover
Ben’s Tune Up – 8-11pm
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.
Queen City Rejects (Carolina Punk Rock)
The Ruff’tons (NC Punk)
Failure 2 Conform (TN Punk Metal)
Blistering Dissonance (NC Punk)
$5 Cover but NO ONE WILL BE TURNED AWAY FOR LACK OF FUNDS!!!
21+
The Well Drinkers are a progressive, original bluegrass & Americana band based out of Western North Carolina and often playing festivals & venues across the Southeast. Get down with good tunes, great food, and a craft brew or Irish Whiskey!! Suggested donation at the door.
Heavy, dark, emotionally intense music. No cover, but donations accepted.
Clouds of Delusion is a band centered around Grateful Dead music and the wider catalogue of jam band influence.
$5-$10 Cover
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!
Southern Jam-Rock Royalty hits Asheville!!! Melody Trucks & Friends ft. Fitzkee Brothers & Tony Tyler with Special Guests!
Acclaimed Southern Roots-rock vocalist and percussionist Melody Trucks and Friends, featuring The Fitzkee Brothers, Tony Tyler, and Many ‘Hometown Special Guests,’ perform locally at Asheville Music Hall.
As the daughter of the late Butch Trucks she has been surrounded by music her entire life. As a solo artist Melody can be found on the road with different talented and creative collaborations. The Fitzkee Brothers are two brothers who are amazing singers, songwriters and musicians. They have been described as Foo Fighters meet the Allman Brothers! Tony Tyler was steeped in the Southern soul styles of Little Richard, Otis Redding, The Allman Brothers Band, and The Black Crowes among others.
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.
$15
Donations Encouraged
Local Live Music Benefit Show w/
Safety Coffin, Bombay Gasoline & The Tilt hit the stage to rock & raise money for people affected by Hurricane Helene.
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.
$5-$10 Donation @ The Door // 21+
Dec
1
Sun
On Sunday December 1st, The JLloyd MashUp is paying tribute to Paul Simon with a full orchestration of his songs from various points in his career. Ben Falcon will be leading the vocals. This 12 piece band consists of some of Asheville’s top musicians in the scene boasting a full rhythm section, horn section and vocal choir!
The JLloyd MashUp explores different genres of music including Acid Jazz, Funk, Soul, Afro Beat, Reggae, Break Beat, Latin and world music. Led and curated by Jonathan Lloyd (Dubconscious/Cadillac Jones), the band is made up of some of Asheville’s busiest and hardest working musicians on the scene. The group features special guests with different material every show.
Asheville’s JP & Peggy Duo kick things off at 6:30.
From $15 + Event Details and Tickets
Thursday 12/5 at 8pm
Come ready to experience The Doors like you’ve never seen them before!
With an intoxicating, genre-blending sound, provocative and uncompromising songs, and the mesmerizing power of singer Jim Morrison’s poetry and presence, The Doors had a transformative impact not only on popular music but on popular culture.
This Asheville-based quintet, fronted by the charismatic and electrifying Reggie Headen, features an all-star, highly sought after group of musicians: Jonathan Pearlman (Musical Director and guitarist), Taylor Pierson (keyboards), Zack Page (bass) and Jay Hoots (drums).
“There’s something very daring, dangerous and dark about the Doors’ music. We’ve tried to capture that. We found it challenging to approximate their chemistry and alchemy. I believe that we got it right!” – Jonathan Pearlman
Join us for our 3rd annual Hickory Holiday Bash! Shop Local, Y’all!
Meet Santa
Shop With Local Makers
Pony + Hay Rides With Project HNG
Eat With Little Oven Pizza
Snack With Appalachian Pop Co
Enter Raffle Benefitting Helene Relief
Jam Session with host, John Templeton
Mourning Mass: A Weekly Sacrament of Cosmic Hymns and Brunch Eats on the South Slope with multi instrumentalist Steven Alvarez
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