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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.
Welcome to the world of Electro Lust! Where Electronic Funk pulses through the veins, entwined with a stampede of live Beats and Brass into the realms of Funk, Latin, Cuban, and Afrobeat. At the core of Electro Lust beats the hearts of Grammy Award-winning artists from Asheville, NC’s musical scene – Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band, The Fritz, and Empire Strikes Brass.
**DECEMBER 4TH – THE RESONANT ROGUES**
**FREE CAJUN 2-STEP DANCE CLASS @ 8PM – $10 FOR MUSIC**
**DOORS AT 8PM – $10**
$10
Come on out and enjoy some music with our house DJ. Til 1am on Friday & Saturday
DJ’s | No Cover
Asheville based band that blends contemporary and traditional bluegrass with a high energy jam style. (Jamgrass)
$5 Donation @ The Door // 21+
Come for to listen, come for to jam. Bring your banjos, your fiddles, your guitars and basses.
* No Partner needed
americana/country
Suggested $5-$10 donation
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
Hosted by Anne Coombs and Kim Butler, we have a way-cool array of talent covering many genres! Featuring Cee Cee James, Louly Peacock, Lois “Lytingale” Hendrickson, and Rebekah Todd.
Come join the fun at our next sip & sing.
The Acoustic Jam will continue on Thursday nights at 7:00 p.m. at the Church. Calvin Parham and Logan Clark will host the Jam.
All Ol Time lovers, listeners, pickers are welcome to join us to play, sing and fellowship. The strongest thing we will have to drink is Coffee! There is no charge, we will keep the music free!don’t let us Down now, come on down.
Our amazing Thursday BlueGrass jam curated by the talented Drew Matulich! Don’t miss your chance to check out some of the best pickers from all over WNC! A real show-stopping performance only at Jack of the Wood! The Bluegrass Jam will start after the host band at 9:30 and go to 11:30pm. Pickers bring your instruments! Enjoy $1 OFF all our bourbons every Thursday
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/
Join us for an evening of original music, jazz classics and a few holiday tunes, including Dulci, lead woman of the band Fwuit,original holiday song, Colorful Christmas, with special guest divas. Pay What You Can. The suggested price per ticket is $15.
- Non-members: $12
- OFB Members: $10
- Warren Wilson community: $1
If this is your first time dancing with us, your second dance is free!
Blues, Rock n Roll & Soul Music, sure to make you move! Funky but chic SINCE 2012
Show: 8
$5
No one turned away for lack of funds
Insulated Minds – Insulated minds is an experimental electronic project
Blake Hornsby Trio – Blake Hornsby is an Asheville based psychedelic folk musician that blends finger style open tuning acoustic guitars with drone, North Indian classical influences, Turkish influences, and avant-garde.
Elevate your jam session experience! Join us for an evening of collaborative music-making where we provide the backline (drums & keyboards) – you bring your instrument and your talent!
New Orleans Party Jazz
$10 cover
From$32.51
Sold Out
Please verify times and KJ with the venue!
Wag World Pub – 7-11
Daddy Mac’s Downhome Dive 8-11
Shiloh and Gaines 8-11
Static Age Loft 8-12
Shakeys Dive Bar 9pm-2am
9PM
$9
+21
$12 adv. / $15 d.o.s.
We’re going for it – an evening of heartbreak and sticking your heart back together.
$
Come on out and enjoy some music with our house DJ. Til 1am on Friday & Saturday
SUGGESTED $5-$10 DONATION | 21+
Hurricane Helene Benefit Show
Proceeds go to ARTSAVL
Donation based entry
From $22.39
Support our local vendors with gifts for you and your loved ones. Live Music, special bar offerings and visits from Santa!
Enjoy authentic Blues music from Mr Jimmy while imbibing in the friendly atmosphere of the The Station.
Jupiter, experimental music from Jeff Arnal, Kris Gruda, and John English, will also perform in celebration of their new, eponymous album.
acoustic rock ballads, southern and classic rock, folk, and originals
A groovy blend of funky roots and bluesy Americana.
A long tradition of gathering amateur singers for a couple choral rounds returns at The Mule!
Come one come all on Friday, December 6th at 6p to join voices for this fun and casual recording of a couple Holiday tunes!
Free to join!
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
Gritty Funk, Feel Good Rock & Southern Soul
Amazing 3-sister indie-rock band and they absolutely rock!!!
blues/roots
Classic Soul and Blues favorites
classic rock, alternative, and Americana
Pay What You Can! The suggested price per ticket is $20.00.
They’ll be rocking their swing and blues tunes.
Door @ 7
Show @ 8
$10 @ door
Americana, singer-songwriter and folk
No cover
Asheville’s tried and true blue cover band. No 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
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 – 12-2am
Check with the venue on cover charges and tonight’s DJ.
Show starts at 9pm with a $10 suggested cover. No one turned away for lack of funds.
Nestled in the hills of Weaverville, NC, Eda’s Hide-a-Way offers live music, cold beer, cocktails, craft spirits, pool, ping-pong, and shuffleboard. Eda’s is the second location of Eda Rhyne Distilling Co. We proudly pour Eda Rhyne spirits as well as beer and wine from near and far.
At Eda’s Hide-a-Way good times are always just a country mile away.
Join us Friday, December 6th, from 8 to 10 pm for what we all love: live music from our local musicians. “Scott’s music is deeply personal and reflective, focusing on crafting honest songs about love, life, murder, and broken hearts. His soulful voice and impressive guitar work blend elements of country and Americana with a modern twist, creating a sound that is both timeless and fresh. His songs are raw and authentic, with a sincerity that speaks to listeners.”
Every Friday is Margarita Madness. A pint-sized Marg is only $7.
We hope we 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/
“Punk Jazz” pioneer, Meschiya Lake has begun to focus on a renaissance of her country music child star roots. The Paradigm Shifters, showcases her intimate original songwriting, as well as homage to classic country greats.
suggested donation at the door
bluegrass, swing and gypsy jazz
$36 – $41
$65 two night ticket
Blending influences from honky tonk, hillbilly, folk, blues, ragtime, jazz, western swing and old-time Appalachian, Vaden Landers brings new fire to a classic sound with a 4 piece band that will make you wanna dance!
$10 cover
Live Music every 1st and 3rd Friday with the Big Blue Band, the anti-hero of jam bands!!! Mad Mike DJ’s til 2am
Vinyl night with Asheville FM’s own Dr. Filth! Old time rock n’ roll of all stripes. $10 cover
$10 COVER @ DOOR 21+
high-energy indie rock
10PM-2AM
$5 COVER
SOUL BLUES AND R&B SINGER …
I am MzConnie Mo
10pm $10
The Double Crown – Great vibes, great bourbon, and great music!
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.
In addition to providing a storefront space for local vendors, the Holiday Markets will create a festive atmosphere for attendees with live music with Jay Brown, visits with Santa, a food truck, and holiday-inspired drinks from the bar for kids and grownups alike!
Progressive Bluegrass trio! Derek McCoy & Friends
instrumental, highly improvisational group
Moon Water is celebrating with their annual Christmas show here at The Mule!
Mother & Daughter duo take the stage from 2-4p on Saturday, December 7th.
Free and open to all!
A free-to-attend afternoon dedicated to supporting the recovery of our community hosted by Ritual Recovery with musical performances by The Hillclimbers, The Dirty French Broads, and Carolina Cold Ones. Free T-shirts and complimentary meals from Tin Can pizzeria.
We will have Christmas Carols sung by our favorite couple – Arvie Bennett Jr. and Bunny from 2-5pm.
Tasting Room Open 11-6pm
Bistro Betty Food Truck 12-5
Music 2-5pm
Tacky Sweater Contest – 5:00pm
21+ Venue
Youth musicians, ages 10-18, of all skill levels, are welcome to perform. Solo act? Yes! Have a small group? That works, too! Arrive by 2 p.m. to sign up.
blues, soul, roots
Soul n’ Roll, Jazz ‘n Jam, Funk ‘n Junk
Come down to the market this Saturday, Dec 7th, from 4PM to 8PM to eat, listen, shop, and celebrate while you support local farmers, growers, makers, and more at our first ever holiday night market! Enjoy live music from market favorites Logan Hensley and the Cosmic Cowboy.
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/