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Dec
13
Mon
Piano Show @ Off the Wagon Dueling Piano Bar
Dec 13 @ 7:00 pm – Dec 14 @ 2:00 am
27 Club Karaoke @ 27 Club
Dec 13 @ 9:00 pm – Dec 14 @ 2:00 am
Best Ever Karaoke with KJ Chelsea @ Fleetwood's
Dec 13 @ 9:00 pm – Dec 14 @ 12:00 am
Country Karaoke @ The Double Crown
Dec 13 @ 10:00 pm – Dec 14 @ 2:00 am

Come Sing With Us!!!

Dec
14
Tue
Open Mic with Mike & Pat Jones @ Sweeten Creek Brewing
Dec 14 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Lads avl @ The Joint Next Door Fairview
Dec 14 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

classic rock and blues

 

Early Tuesday Jam @ The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall
Dec 14 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Suggested Donation

Grateful Family Band Tuesdays @ One World Brewing - West
Dec 14 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
We are deadicated to bringing you all things Grateful Dead and related.

Tuesdays are back baby! Grateful Family Band serving up your favorite Dead tunes.

$5 – $10 Suggested Donation
Family Friendly
See you out there!

Live Jazz Tuesdays: Sanders, Boyd, Page & Hall @ Little Jumbo
Dec 14 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Real Live Jazz – No Cover

Every Tuesday, savor experimental Musica Universalis, focused primarily on the group’s original writing and sonic explorations. These aural wayfarers fear no boundary.

Open Mic @ Café Canna
Dec 14 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Tonight we’ll have open mic from 7-9p. Bring a guitar, drum, book, or a friend and come join us!

Open Mic Returns @ White Horse Black Mountain
Dec 14 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Open Mic w/Hamza @ The Social
Dec 14 @ 7:00 pm – Dec 15 @ 12:00 am
Open Mic with Jenny Bradley @ RAD Brewing Company
Dec 14 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
The John Henrys @ 5 Walnut Wine Bar
Dec 14 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Hot Jazz ~ Standards (Great American Songbook) ~ Swing

The Open Jam with The Lactones @ Sovereign Kava
Dec 14 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

We provide full backline–drum kit, amps, piano, keys, and PA with mics/inputs. The jam is hosted by Chris Cooper and Friends, who play for the first half hour or so, and then the jam opens up.

Weaverville Open Mic @ Vintage Kava Weaverville
Dec 14 @ 9:00 pm – 11:30 pm

(musicians, comedians, dancers, poets, storytellers)

Tuesday Night Funk Jam @ Asheville Music Hall
Dec 14 @ 10:00 pm – Dec 15 @ 1:00 am
$10 Suggested Donation at the Door (Cash or Venmo accepted, think tip jar, goes 100% to musicians!)
Uncle Lenny’s Krazy Karaoke @ The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall
Dec 14 @ 10:00 pm – Dec 15 @ 1:00 am
Dec
15
Wed
Jack’s Old-Time Jam @ Jack Of The Wood
Dec 15 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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/

Wednesday Bluegrass/Old Time Jam @ Riverside Rhapsody Brewing
Dec 15 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Acoustic Old Time/Bluegrass Jam!! C’mon Out!!

Jay Brown @ Black Mountain Brewery
Dec 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Original one-man-band, american roots, singer songwriter. An American roots musician, Jay has hundreds of original songs in his repertoire.  (outside show, weather dependent)
Karaoke w/ Terraoke @ The WagWorld BARn & Event Center
Dec 15 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Open Mic w/ Lyric @ Antidote Asheville
Dec 15 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Twin Leaf Open Mic @ Twin Leaf Brewery
Dec 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wagbar Open Mic Night @ Wagbar Weaverville,
Dec 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Hosted by Billy Litz (weather permitting)
Well-Crafted Wednesdays w/ Matt Smith @ Highland Brewing Company
Dec 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

I’m very happy to have a great lineup of friends joining me for Well Crafted Wednesdays at Highland Brewing Company.

 

“Dan’s Jam” Weekly Open Bluegrass Jam @ Town Pump Tavern Black Mountain
Dec 15 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Piano Show @ Off the Wagon Dueling Piano Bar
Dec 15 @ 7:00 pm – Dec 16 @ 2:00 am
Porn Star Karaoke @ Fleetwood's
Dec 15 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
You sing, they dance
21+ // $
Weird Wednesday Experimental Jam @ Sly Grog Lounge
Dec 15 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Electronic Collaboration

Bam-a-Lam @ 5 Walnut Wine Bar
Dec 15 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

lo-fi pop and rocknroll with Jason Krekel & Craig Kelberg

Western Wednesday @ The Double Crown
Dec 15 @ 8:00 pm – Dec 16 @ 12:00 am

Nov 13 – Motel Pearl
**DOORS AT 8PM – $10**

 

POETRY OPEN MiC ASHEViLLE @ Sovereign Kava
Dec 15 @ 8:30 pm – 11:00 pm
It’s time for our weekly Wednesday Open Mic with Caleb Beissert!
Get in line early to get a good spot, the list fills up super fast!!
Sign up at 8 pm, Mic starts at 8:30
All forms of entertainment welcome, (not just poetry.)
Karaoke Wednesday w/ KJ Steph @ The Social
Dec 15 @ 9:00 pm – Dec 16 @ 12:00 am
Wednesday Karaoke @ The Lazy Diamond
Dec 15 @ 10:00 pm – Dec 16 @ 2:00 am
Dec
16
Thu
Open Old Time Jam @ Leveller Brewing Weaverville
Dec 16 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Come for to listen, come for to jam. Bring your banjos, your fiddles, your guitars and basses.

Aaron LaFalce @ 131 Main Restaurant
Dec 16 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Enjoy Live Music with Aaron on the keys and vocals every Thursday!

Billy Presnell Thursdays @ Black Mountain Pizza & Ale House
Dec 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Ready to jam out and indulge in some mouth-watering pizza? Bluegrass-jazz fusion!!!

Jazz & Wine Night with Mattick Frick @ Whistle Hop Brewing Co
Dec 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Jerry’s Dead (Jerry Garcia/GD tribute) @ Asheville Music Hall
Dec 16 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Suggested $5-$10 donation

Marshall Depot Acoustic Jam @ Historic Methodist Church Marshall
Dec 16 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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.

 

Piano Show @ Off the Wagon Dueling Piano Bar
Dec 16 @ 7:00 pm – Dec 17 @ 2:00 am
The Thursday Bluegrass Jam hosted by Drew Matulich @ Jack Of The Wood
Dec 16 @ 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm

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/

Old Farmers Ball Contra Dance @ Warren Wilson College
Dec 16 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
The oldest contra dance in the Asheville area is sponsored by us and is held every Thursday on the Warren Wilson campus
Free lesson 7:30-8, dance 8-11
  • Non-members: $12
  • OFB Members: $10
  • Warren Wilson community: $1

If this is your first time dancing with us, your second dance is free!

Pleasure Chest is Back!!! @ 5 Walnut Wine Bar
Dec 16 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Blues, Rock n Roll & Soul Music, sure to make you move! Funky but chic SINCE 2012

Elevated Jam Night @ Elevated Kava Lounge
Dec 16 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

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!

Fee Fi PHaux fISH @ One World Brewing - West
Dec 16 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Phish night with Fee Fi PHaux fISH (formerly The Lumpy Heads).
Featuring: Alex Bazemore, Ben Falcon, Hannah Ramsey, and Ryan Crabtree.
$5 Cover (Suggested $10)

 

Shiloh Karaoke @ Shiloh & Gaines
Dec 16 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

Weekly karaoke every Thursday!!

Shiloh & Gaines – Your neighborhood bar……no matter where you live.

Coffee ~ Spirits ~ Pool ~ Darts ~ Live Music ~ Dog Friendly ~ Karaoke ~ Songwriters Night & More! Find our music schedule and more at shilohandgaines.com

 

Thursday Weekly Karaoke
Dec 16 @ 8:00 pm – Dec 17 @ 2:00 am

Please verify times and KJ with the venue!

Daddy Mac’s Downhome Dive 8-11

Shiloh and Gaines 8-11

Static Age Loft 8-12

Shakeys Dive Bar 9pm-2am

 

Dec
17
Fri
Mr Jimmy @ The Station Black Mountain
Dec 17 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Enjoy authentic Blues music from Mr Jimmy while imbibing in the friendly atmosphere of the The Station.

Dueling Piano Show @ Off the Wagon Dueling Piano Bar
Dec 17 @ 6:00 pm – Dec 18 @ 2:00 am
Friday Nights @ The Marshall Depot
Dec 17 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Every Friday night, live music, dancing, Open 6, music starts 6:30 pm. No cover charge, cakewalks, 50 50 tickets, refreshments for sale. Come on down. “The Depot is a special place. It’s a true community event where local musicians played for local folks. Lots of local folks on the dance floor.”-Don Talley

Grass Is Back @ Fletcher Feed and Seed
Dec 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
GRASS IS BACK 2024!
Bluegrass Every Friday Night!
No Cover!
Commodore Fox Band @ Wild Wing Cafe South
Dec 17 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Asheville’s tried and true blue cover band. No cover.

TBirds KARAOKE @ T Birds Weaverville
Dec 17 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Friday Karaoke @ Brewskies Fairview
Dec 17 @ 9:00 pm – Dec 18 @ 12:00 am
Terraoke Friday Night Karaoke @ Handlebar & Grill
Dec 17 @ 9:00 pm – Dec 18 @ 1:00 am
Dec
18
Sat
Yala Cultural Tour + Drum Workshop @ LEAF Global Arts
Dec 18 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
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.
Guitar League Open Mic/Song Circle @ Turgua Brewing Fairview
Dec 18 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Beginners are welcome- all levels. Learn, play, share!!!
Free
Mr Jimmy @ Asheville Club
Dec 18 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Enjoy authentic Blues music from Mr Jimmy.

Nobody’s Darling String Band @ Jack Of The Wood
Dec 18 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

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/

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dueling Piano Show @ Off the Wagon Dueling Piano Bar
Dec 18 @ 6:00 pm – Dec 19 @ 2:00 am
Riyen Roots @ The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall
Dec 18 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Original American Blues Roots and Soul Musician From The Mountains Of North Carolina!

Country Music With a Little Bluegrass @ The Old Home Place Mills River
Dec 18 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

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.

Burger Bar Karaoke @ The Burger Bar
Dec 18 @ 8:00 pm – Dec 19 @ 1:00 am

THE BEST “WORST KARAOKE” IN ASHEVILLE!!
Sing ’til you die every Saturday at Asheville’s oldest bar and #1 Dive!!

Sarah Tucker @ Claddagh Restaurant & Pub
Dec 18 @ 9:00 pm – Dec 19 @ 12:00 am

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.

Dec
19
Sun
Adam Rose Duo (Jazz) @ Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar
Dec 19 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Mr Jimmy Blues & Brews @ S & W Market Downtown
Dec 19 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Iggy Radio @ Asheville Yacht Club
Dec 19 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
A plethora of sounds and styles. Beatboxing mixed with killer guitar and loop mastery. A one man orchestra. Plays all the songs you love.
Parker’s Back @ Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar
Dec 19 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Hot Vintage Vocal String Band. Jazz, Swing, Americana.

Jack’s Traditional Irish/Celtic Jam Session @ Jack Of The Wood
Dec 19 @ 3:30 pm – 9:00 pm

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/

Reggae Sunday w/ Chalwa and Alvitas Way @ Asheville Music Hall
Dec 19 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Suggested $5 Donation

T Birds Karaoke @ T Birds Weaverville
Dec 19 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Come out and sing with us!

Asheville’s Most Open Mic w/Mike Andersen @ Sly Grog Lounge
Dec 19 @ 7:00 pm – Dec 20 @ 12:00 am
One Love Sundays @ One World Brewing - West
Dec 19 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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
$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
Piano Show @ Off the Wagon Dueling Piano Bar
Dec 19 @ 7:00 pm – Dec 20 @ 2:00 am
Elevated Open Mic @ Elevated Kava Lounge
Dec 19 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Happy Sunday Asheville! Open mic tonight from 8- close signups start at 7pm!

Shakedown Sunday with Brightsome Color @ The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall
Dec 19 @ 8:30 pm – Dec 20 @ 12:30 am

Brightsome Color is a who’s who of the Asheville jam scene. $5-$10 Suggested donation | 21 +

Sunday Night Karaoke @ The Social
Dec 19 @ 9:00 pm – Dec 20 @ 12:00 am
Sunday Karaoke @ The Double Crown
Dec 19 @ 10:00 pm – Dec 20 @ 2:00 am
Sunday Karaoke Tonight!
From 10pm-2am!
Dec
20
Mon
Musicians In The Round (open mic) @ Catawba Brewing South Slope
Dec 20 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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.

 

Mountain Music Jam @ JCC David Zimerman Room
Dec 20 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Calling all fiddles, mandolins, banjos, guitars, stand-up basses, other acoustic instruments, and heartfelt vocals! Come celebrate old-time and bluegrass heritage with other musicians. Mountain Music Jam is played at the intermediate level. Come on out and play, or just come to listen. Instrument set-up starts at 6:15.
Contact Ed Fidelman at
828-280-2541 for more information.
Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance @ St George's Episcopal - West Asheville
Dec 20 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
pay what you can
Find out who will be playing and calling each week click here
Ashley Heath Mondays @ Town Pump Tavern Black Mountain
Dec 20 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Weekly residency with special guests.

11/11 – w/ special guest Jamie Dose

Get Vocal Entertainment Karaoke with Marc Keller @ The Social
Dec 20 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Join us for Monday night karaoke! Show starts at 7, with your host and kj Marc Keller.

Marshall Bluegrass Jam with Branson Raines @ The Historic Methodist Church
Dec 20 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

We are going to keep our Strictly Bluegrass Jam with Host Branson Raines going. Every Monday night at 7:00 p.m. at the historic Methodist Church in the Walnut Community. The address is 15 Barnard Road, Marshall, NC. All Bluegrass 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.

The Acoustic Jam will continue on Thursday nights at 7:00 p.m. at the Church as well. Calvin Parham and Logan Clark will host the Jam.

Mr Jimmy & Friends @ The Joint Next Door Fairview
Dec 20 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

MR JIMMY is the solo project of Blues guitarist & vocalist Jim “Ang” Anderson, who has fronted The Chicago Kingsnakes for the past 35 years. Blue Monday at the Joint next door started as a solo Blues show with Mr Jimmy and has evolved into a Jam Session of sorts. Jimmy is joined with different musical cohorts every week.

Open Mic Mondays @ Haywood Country Club
Dec 20 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm

Every Monday Night! Sign up at 6:30, music at 7:15! Come on down tonight to get a taste of some great neighborhood music. P.S. No Wagon Wheel! Host Taylor Martin and Friends.

Piano Show @ Off the Wagon Dueling Piano Bar
Dec 20 @ 7:00 pm – Dec 21 @ 2:00 am
JLloyd Mashup @ One World Brewing - West
Dec 20 @ 8:00 pm – 11:15 pm

The JLloyd MashUp explores different genres of music including Acid Jazz, Funk, Soul, Afro Beat, Reggae, Break Beat, and Latin. Led and curated by Jonathan Lloyd (The Fritz/Dubconscious/Cadillac Jones), the band is made up of some of Asheville’s busiest and hardest working musicians on the scene.

$10. Thank you for the support!!
Mashup Mondays every Monday at One World Brewing West with special guests and different music every week!

 

 

 

 

 

 

27 Club Karaoke @ 27 Club
Dec 20 @ 9:00 pm – Dec 21 @ 2:00 am
Best Ever Karaoke with KJ Chelsea @ Fleetwood's
Dec 20 @ 9:00 pm – Dec 21 @ 12:00 am
Country Karaoke @ The Double Crown
Dec 20 @ 10:00 pm – Dec 21 @ 2:00 am

Come Sing With Us!!!

Dec
21
Tue
Open Mic with Mike & Pat Jones @ Sweeten Creek Brewing
Dec 21 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Lads avl @ The Joint Next Door Fairview
Dec 21 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

classic rock and blues

 

Early Tuesday Jam @ The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall
Dec 21 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Suggested Donation

Grateful Family Band Tuesdays @ One World Brewing - West
Dec 21 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
We are deadicated to bringing you all things Grateful Dead and related.

Tuesdays are back baby! Grateful Family Band serving up your favorite Dead tunes.

$5 – $10 Suggested Donation
Family Friendly
See you out there!

Live Jazz Tuesdays: Sanders, Boyd, Page & Hall @ Little Jumbo
Dec 21 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Real Live Jazz – No Cover

Every Tuesday, savor experimental Musica Universalis, focused primarily on the group’s original writing and sonic explorations. These aural wayfarers fear no boundary.

Open Mic @ Café Canna
Dec 21 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Tonight we’ll have open mic from 7-9p. Bring a guitar, drum, book, or a friend and come join us!

Open Mic Returns @ White Horse Black Mountain
Dec 21 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm