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May
11
Sat
Gruda/Hay Duo w/ Walker Farrell @ Revolve
May 11 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Gruda/Hay Duo – improvisational duo
Walker Farrell – modular synthesizer musique
$10
Honky Tonk Saturday w/ Drayton & the Dreamboats @ Eda's Hide-a-Way Weaverville
May 11 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Jim Swayzee @ Vintage Kava Weaverville
May 11 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

singer, guitarist, songwriter

Quintin Davis @ Daddy Mac's Down Home Dive
May 11 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Southern Addiction @ T Birds Weaverville
May 11 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Southern rock, country

Supatight with Funkelstiltskin @ Salvage Station
May 11 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Supatight will be performing LIVE on the Indoor Stage at Salvage Station on Saturday, May 11th, 2024 with Funkelstiltskin opening the show! Doors open @ 7 PM and the music starts @ 8 PM. This is a General Admission show with FREE ON-SITE PARKING! Root Down will be serving their delicious twist on Southern Soul Food PLUS we will have our FULL bar open for you to enjoy!

$15

TRVE x Eulogy Presents: Wayfarer with Sonja and Valdrin @ Eulogy
May 11 @ 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm

Metal

$24.80 adv.

Conor Donohue / Slow Packer / Julie Odell @ Static Age-Records
May 11 @ 9:00 pm – May 12 @ 1:00 am
Fluid & Our house Pres: LTJ BUKEM & ARMANNI REIGN @ Asheville Music Hall
May 11 @ 9:00 pm – May 12 @ 2:00 am
Mike Rhodes Fellowship @ Sovereign Kava
May 11 @ 9:00 pm – May 12 @ 12:00 am
The Fellowship flies again….
This month features Datrian Johnson w/ Woody Wood & Tony Black
Punk Night featuring The Deathbots, Failure 2 Conform, and tinyTVs @ Fleetwood's
May 11 @ 9:00 pm – May 12 @ 1:00 am

Doors 8pm
Music 9pm
$10 Cover
18+

Spring Bling Taurus Bash: Featuring Gully Mills & The A-Band @ Citizen Vinyl
May 11 @ 9:00 pm – 11:30 pm

R&B/Rap

$20 advance / $25 at the door / $40 VIP (meet Gully Mills and the band)

Easy Honey @ The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall
May 11 @ 10:00 pm – May 12 @ 1:00 am

singer-songwriter folk roots with an original blend of East Coast surf-rock

SUGGESTED $5-$10 DONATION @ DOOR // 21+

May
12
Sun
PATIO: Country Brunch w/ My New Favorites @ The Grey Eagle
May 12 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

DAY OF: $12.00
ADVANCED: $10.00

Sunday DJ Brunch @ Taco Boy Biltmore Park
May 12 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Bush Artisan Market w/DJ Castanea @ The Bush Farmhouse Black Mountain
May 12 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Second Sunday Art + Mimosas with Live Harpist Midyne @ Foundation Studios RAD
May 12 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

folk, blues, pop, and jazz

TerraOke Sunday Brunch: Mother’s Day Edition @ Auction House Food Hall Fletcher
May 12 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Peggy Ratusz & Daddy Long Legs Blues Band @ The Meadow at Highland Brewing
May 12 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Tina & Her Pony @ Sierra Nevada Mills River
May 12 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

folk and americana

Tina’s distinctive vocals and songwriting are the product of both a conservatory education and her singular taste in female folk artists like Gillian Welch, Joni Mitchell and Kate Wolf.

Sunday Jazz w/ Leo Johnson & Bob Songster @ Antidote Asheville
May 12 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Deb Shebish @ Appalachian Mountain Brewery - Mills River
May 12 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

DEB SHEBISH is a dynamic, nuanced, and versatile fiddler. Her playing conveys a distinctive style with an effortless mastery and infectious joy. Deb was awarded the 2023 North Carolina Arts Council Folklife Apprentice Grant to study Old-Time music under Travis Stuart of Haywood County, North Carolina. Expect Old-Time and Irish fiddling.

With an extensive selection of Beer, Cider, Seltzer, & Hard Sweet Tea on Tap, our Mills River location also offers a full liquor bar, cocktail list, wines and non-alcoholic options plus a full kitchen! See what’s on tap and more at amb.beer/mills-river

Festy At the Westy w/ Osprey Orchestra @ One World Brewing West
May 12 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Festy at the Westy hosted by Osprey Orchestra. We will be bringing the Spring Festy Vibes with Live Music, Beer, Flow & Visual Arts and Vending.
Osprey Orchestra is a WNC four piece band displaying sounds of folk, blue grass, and reggae in a jam/improv style! Having electric guitar, bass, and drums brings an electric feel. The mandolin and vocals bring a mountain storytelling vibe to the mix as well! Groovy rhythms and melodic progressions will keep everyone warm and dancing!

$5 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

Moonshine State @ The Station Black Mountain
May 12 @ 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Raphael Graves(LAZRLUVR, Circuit Breakers) and violinist and vocalist Elizabeth McCorvey(Liz & Elizabeth). Join us for this special evening romp through acoustic rock, timeless country hits and Americana classics

Cypress Hill – We Legalized it 2024 Tour with The Pharcyde & Souls of Mischief @ Salvage Station
May 12 @ 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Cypress Hill is coming to the Outdoor Stage at Salvage Station on Sunday, May 12th, 2024 with The Pharcyde and Souls of Mischief! On and off site parking + shuttle service starts at 4PM, venue doors open at 5:30PM and the music starts at 6:30PM. This is a General Admission, 12+ show! This is a LARGE EVENT, so please read our FAQs to learn more about parking options and our shuttle service. NO CAMPING CHAIRS ALLOWED AT THIS SHOW!

$50 +

Acoustic Sessions: Amelia Doll @ Asheville Dispensary
May 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join us for a special acoustic set on the deck this Sunday with our shining star, Amelia Doll! Amelia’s music is a fusion blend of soul, folk, americana and love.

Amy Steinberg & Friends @ Foundation Studios RAD
May 12 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Enjoy a lively, amusing, heart-filled performance from Amy Steinberg & her friends S.J. Tucker and Ginger Doss on Mother’s Day!

$30.00

Nellie McKay @ Citizen Vinyl
May 12 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

pop to jazz to rock & folk

$18 adv/$20 day of show

ToneWorthy Presents: Earth with Esther Blue @ Eulogy
May 12 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Fear Illusion // Dober Man’s Shadow // Exhale // Puppy Chain @ 27 Club Asheville
May 12 @ 8:30 pm – May 13 @ 1:00 am

Doors 8:30PM
Show 9PM
Cover $10
21+ ONLY

Assemble (Philly) // Blistering Dissonance // Zillicoah @ Fleetwoods
May 12 @ 9:00 pm – May 13 @ 12:30 am

Philly punk band Assemble come to celebrate Mother’s Day at Fleetwood’s Rock and Roll Wedding Chapel with Blistering Dissonance and Zillicoah helping out.

$10, doors 8pm, show 9pm.

CHAT PILE w/ Portrayal of Guilt + Nightosphere @ The Grey Eagle
May 12 @ 9:00 pm – May 13 @ 12:00 am
May
13
Mon
COMING SUNDAY MAY 26 | Dopapod @ Pisgah Brewing Black Mountain
May 13 all-day

Dopapod
Pisgah Brewing Company Outdoor Stage
Sunday, May 26 2024, 6:30pm
Tickets: $20 ADV | $30 DOS Event Details and Tickets

The quartet Dopapod—Eli Winderman [keys, vocals], Rob Compa [guitar, vocals], Chuck Jones [bass], and Neal “Fro” Evans [drums]—present albums as experiences meant to be shared out of your speakers and on stage. The group’s hypnotic hybrid of funk, rock, jazz, bluegrass, and electronica has packed shows coast-to-coast, and earned acclaim from Rolling Stone, Guitar World, Glide Magazine, and more, while reeling in millions of streams online.

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. Check out our 2024 schedule: here!

 

 

COMING THURSDAY | Albert Cummings @ Sierra Nevada Mills River
May 13 all-day

Albert Cummings is a formidable force in the world of contemporary blues, celebrated for his electrifying guitar prowess and soulful vocals that resonate with audiences worldwide. With a career spanning decades, Cummings has continually pushed the boundaries of the blues genre, infusing it with his own distinctive style and unwavering passion.

Thursday May 16 | 5:30pm Early Access || 6 PM DOORS || 7PM SHOW

$25 – $40 Event Information and Tickets

The view from our tree-lined brewery is something special no matter the season. Cool down in the Taproom with a farm-fresh salad and small plates, or soak in the sun on our Back Porch with a beer and a snack. Check out our upcoming events and more! click here

THE LONGEST JOHNS w/ Seán Dagher @ The Orange Peel
May 13 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

 $25 – $30

ToneWorthy Presents: Bleed From Within w/ Great American Ghost and Fractured Frames @ Eulogy
May 13 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Cloud Nothings @ The Grey Eagle
May 13 @ 8:30 pm – 11:00 pm

ADVANCED: $22.00
DAY OF: $26.00

Guitar Wolf // Hans Condor @ Fleetwood's
May 13 @ 9:00 pm – May 14 @ 12:00 am

The legendary Japanese band Guitar Wolf are coming back to Fleetwood’s with wild Nashville rockers Hans Condor!

SOLD OUT!!!

May
14
Tue
THIS WEEKEND | Dark Star Orchestra @ Salvage Station
May 14 all-day

Dark Star Orchestra will be performing LIVE on the Outdoor Stage at Salvage Station for an incredible two-night run on Friday, May 17th and Saturday, May 18th! Doors open at 5:30PM and the music starts at 7:00PM. $35 ADV / $40 DOS / $60 2-night pass Event Details and Tickets

Dark Star Orchestra is a Grateful Dead cover band formed in Chicago, Illinois. They serve now as a international touring tribute band to the rock group the Grateful Dead. Since 1997, the band has been “celebrating the Grateful Dead concert experience.”

From hosting nationally-touring headliners to up-and-coming acts on indoor and outdoor stages, Salvage Station is consistently voted Asheville’s BEST live music venue. For those looking for an authentic Asheville experience that includes incredible live music, an extensive local & regional tap selection, plus a full bar and award winning food trucks, Salvage Station is a MUST DO! Check out our upcoming schedule! click here

DESTROY BOYS w/ Margaritas Podridas, Chokecherry @ The Orange Peel
May 14 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Folk Songbirds June Bunch and Deb Ruby @ One World Brewing Downtown
May 14 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Amos Lee @ Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
May 14 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Dead Poet Society w/ Andres @ The Grey Eagle
May 14 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

ADVANCED: $20.00
DAY OF: $25.00

GEL + Militarie Gun @ Eulogy
May 14 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Minor Moon / Claire Whall (full band) / Lavender Blue (solo) @ Static Age-Records
May 14 @ 8:30 pm – May 15 @ 12:30 am
May
15
Wed
Chatt Hills Music Presents: Sgt. Splendor ft. Kate Vargas & Eric McFadden w/sg Jeff Sipe on drums @ The Grey Eagle
May 15 all-day

May 15 || 7:00 Doors || 8:00 Show || Seated Show || From $20 + Event Details and Tickets

Before joining forces, Kate Vargas and Eric McFadden, the duo behind Sgt. Splendor were already formidable solo artists. Amazing vocals and skillful guitar playing, the two seamlessly groove together. Performing with a rotating all-star rhythm section, you never know who you’re going to see with Sgt. Splendor but the house will be brought down with an infectiously feel-good blend of funk, blues, and rock n’ roll! sgtsplendor.com

 

 

THIS WEEKEND | Dark Star Orchestra @ Salvage Station
May 15 all-day

Dark Star Orchestra will be performing LIVE on the Outdoor Stage at Salvage Station for an incredible two-night run on Friday, May 17th and Saturday, May 18th! Doors open at 5:30PM and the music starts at 7:00PM. $35 ADV / $40 DOS / $60 2-night pass Event Details and Tickets

Dark Star Orchestra is a Grateful Dead cover band formed in Chicago, Illinois. They serve now as a international touring tribute band to the rock group the Grateful Dead. Since 1997, the band has been “celebrating the Grateful Dead concert experience.”

From hosting nationally-touring headliners to up-and-coming acts on indoor and outdoor stages, Salvage Station is consistently voted Asheville’s BEST live music venue. For those looking for an authentic Asheville experience that includes incredible live music, an extensive local & regional tap selection, plus a full bar and award winning food trucks, Salvage Station is a MUST DO! Check out our upcoming schedule! click here

Dan Casula @ Doc Browns BBQ Candler
May 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Timothy Kelley – Live @ Milton's at The Monte Vista Hotel Black Mountain
May 15 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

looping violin

Amelia Day with Blue Cactus @ Eulogy
May 15 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Mean Mary @ Eda's Hide-a-Way Weaverville
May 15 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

americana, bluegrass, blues, folk

$10 cover at door.

The Polish Ambassador with Scott Nice and Grandfather Gold @ Salvage Station
May 15 @ 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm

The Polish Ambassador will be performing LIVE on the Indoor Stage at Salvage Station on Wednesday, May 15th with Scott Nice and Grandfather Gold! Doors open @ 7 PM and the music starts @ 8 PM. This is a General Admission show with FREE ON-SITE PARKING! Root Down will be serving their delicious twist on Southern Soul Food PLUS we will have our FULL bar open for you to enjoy! $30 ADV / $35 DOS

THIS THAT & THE THIRD: Nah, We Good @ The Odd
May 15 @ 8:00 pm – May 16 @ 12:00 am
Doors 8 PM // Show 9 PM
Tickets: $15
Asheville FM Live Music Sessions: Magenta Sunshine @ The Getaway River Bar
May 15 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Every month, we host a night of live music that echoes across the riverbanks and through the live airwaves of Asheville FM. This May we welcome Magenta Sunshine. Come get phunky!!!

The Bentet @ The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall
May 15 @ 10:00 pm – May 16 @ 1:00 am

Supergroup of local Asheville musicians, all of whom share the name Benjamin.

SUGGESTED $5-$10 DONATION @ DOOR // 21+

May
16
Thu
Albert Cummings @ Sierra Nevada Mills River
May 16 all-day

Albert Cummings is a formidable force in the world of contemporary blues, celebrated for his electrifying guitar prowess and soulful vocals that resonate with audiences worldwide. With a career spanning decades, Cummings has continually pushed the boundaries of the blues genre, infusing it with his own distinctive style and unwavering passion.

5:30pm Early Access || 6 PM DOORS || 7PM SHOW

$25 – $40 Event Information and Tickets

The view from our tree-lined brewery is something special no matter the season. Cool down in the Taproom with a farm-fresh salad and small plates, or soak in the sun on our Back Porch with a beer and a snack. Check out our upcoming events and more! click here

COMING SUNDAY MAY 26 | Dopapod @ Pisgah Brewing Black Mountain
May 16 all-day

Dopapod
Pisgah Brewing Company Outdoor Stage
Sunday, May 26 2024, 6:30pm
Tickets: $20 ADV | $30 DOS Event Details and Tickets

The quartet Dopapod—Eli Winderman [keys, vocals], Rob Compa [guitar, vocals], Chuck Jones [bass], and Neal “Fro” Evans [drums]—present albums as experiences meant to be shared out of your speakers and on stage. The group’s hypnotic hybrid of funk, rock, jazz, bluegrass, and electronica has packed shows coast-to-coast, and earned acclaim from Rolling Stone, Guitar World, Glide Magazine, and more, while reeling in millions of streams online.

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. Check out our 2024 schedule: here!

 

 

THIS SUNDAY | Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue w/ Big Freedia @ Salvage Station
May 16 all-day

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue is coming to the Outdoor Stage at Salvage Station on Sunday, May 19th, 2024 with Big Freedia opening the show! Doors open at 5:30PM and the music starts at 7:00PM. Root Down will be serving their delicious twist on Southern Soul Food and we’ll have our full bar open for you to enjoy! $45 ADV / $50 DOS Event Details and Tickets

Trombone Shorty brings an eclectic show crafted in the rich music scene of his hometown of New Orleans. Evoking the tradition of the second line parades of his native city, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue fuse jazz, funk, pop, Hip Hop, and rock music into a celebratory and buoyant bayou sound.

Known as the larger-than-life ambassador of New Orleans Bounce music, Big Freedia is a nationally recognized hip-hop artist, TV personality and cultural influencer.

From hosting nationally-touring headliners to up-and-coming acts on indoor and outdoor stages, Salvage Station is consistently voted Asheville’s BEST live music venue. For those looking for an authentic Asheville experience that includes incredible live music, an extensive local & regional tap selection, plus a full bar and award winning food trucks, Salvage Station is a MUST DO! Check out our upcoming schedule! click here

Buncombe Turnpike @ JuneBug Creek Lounge Weaverville
May 16 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Bluegrass off the beaten path

The Creek Lounge at JuneBug Retro Resort is kicking off a Thursday night concert series beginning May 16th with food trucks and overnight accommodations! (Date night?)
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What could be a better than grabbing a beer from the old airstream bar, enjoying great live music while lounging by the creek, munching on great food and then snuggling up in your cozy 1950’s restored camper for the evening? (Date night?)
AVL Beer Week Kickoff Party – The Art of Beer @ Marquee Asheville
May 16 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
-Free drinks and bites with FREE TICKET RSVP
-Panel discussion with some of the best label artists and graphic designers in the region
-Interactive board games with Well Played Asheville
-DJ Nex Millen spinning vinyl and bringing the vibe
This event is free with a suggested donation to one of our event non-profits, The Michael James Jackson Foundation for Brewing & Distilling
Celtic Thursday w/ Alex Stewart @ Fae Nectar Chimney Rock
May 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

This Thursday famed local musicians Alex Stewart from the Piper Jones band for a wonderful evening of Celtic Music at the beautiful Fae Nectar meadery.

Country Music Thursday with Jim Hampton @ Mad Co. Brew House Marshall
May 16 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Glorious Leader @ Zadies at The Old Marshall Jail
May 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Live music from 6-8pm with Glorious Leader from the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, by way of Virginia.

blend of pop, folk, and electronic

Music: DJ Phantom Pantone @ Asheville Art Museum
May 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Enjoy an evening of music at the Museum’s rooftop Sculpture Terrace featuring DJ Phantom Pantone. Free for Members or included with Museum admission.

Sweet Butter Joe @ Auction House Food Hall Fletcher
May 16 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Using only saxophone, beat box, loop pedals, vocals, and various effects to create rich and exciting accompaniments to a wide variety of original music, jazz standards, and modern and classic pop tunes, the Sweet Butter Joe Show combines technical and musical prowess with a playful and accessible presentation that provides a refreshing change of pace to the usual live music offerings.

Amon Amarth – Metal Crushes All Tour @ Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
May 16 @ 6:30 pm – 11:30 pm
June Bunch @ The Joint Next Door Fairview
May 16 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Folk Songbird

While Rome Burns w/ Party RX @ The Outpost at Asheville Adventure Company
May 16 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Benefit For Southside Community Farm: Alfred Toadhand, Paprika, Shnoz! @ The Odd
May 16 @ 8:00 pm – May 17 @ 12:00 am

Doors 7 PM // Show 8 PM
$10

Chayce Beckham with Graham Barnham @ Salvage Station
May 16 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

American Idol Winner Chayce Beckham will be performing LIVE on the Indoor Stage at Salvage Station on Thursday, May 16th with Graham Barnham opening the show! Doors open at 7PM and the music starts at 8PM. This is an 18 +, General Admission show with FREE ON-SITE PARKING!  Root Down will be serving their delicious twist on Southern Soul food PLUS we will have our FULL bar open for you to enjoy! $20 ADV / $25 DOS

Scroll to the bottom for day of event information and policies.

Josh Clark’s Visible Spectrum + Elora Dash @ Eulogy
May 16 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Sweet Megg @ Crow and Quill
May 16 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Early jazz, blues, Western swing, classic country, and original Americana

$10 cover

The Knotty G’s Duo @ One World Brewing Downtown
May 16 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Soul-Soaked Americana

No Cover

THIEVERY CORPORATION w/ Matthew Dear @ The Orange Peel
May 16 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Mood Ring @ The Draftsman at The Restoration Asheville
May 16 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Set the mood. MOOD RING brings a spectrum of sounds to provide classy, quirky, quality vibes. Mandolin-fueled R&B, bossa nova, hip-hop and more. Their sets are also peppered with Brazilian rhythms, giving the audience a highly dynamic, always danceable mix of music. $5 +

Pre Summer Pop Dance Party @ Fleetwood's
May 16 @ 9:00 pm – May 17 @ 12:00 am
Clay Street Unit w/ Into The Fog @ Asheville Music Hall
May 16 @ 10:00 pm – May 17 @ 1:30 am

ADV $15/ DOS $20 // 21 +

May
17
Fri
Dark Star Orchestra @ Salvage Station
May 17 @ 12:00 am – 11:00 pm

Dark Star Orchestra will be performing LIVE on the Outdoor Stage at Salvage Station for an incredible two-night run on Friday, May 17th and Saturday, May 18th! Doors open at 5:30PM and the music starts at 7:00PM. $35 ADV / $40 DOS / $60 2-night pass Event Details and Tickets

Dark Star Orchestra is a Grateful Dead cover band formed in Chicago, Illinois. They serve now as a international touring tribute band to the rock group the Grateful Dead. Since 1997, the band has been “celebrating the Grateful Dead concert experience.”

From hosting nationally-touring headliners to up-and-coming acts on indoor and outdoor stages, Salvage Station is consistently voted Asheville’s BEST live music venue. For those looking for an authentic Asheville experience that includes incredible live music, an extensive local & regional tap selection, plus a full bar and award winning food trucks, Salvage Station is a MUST DO! Check out our upcoming schedule! click here

Carey Leigh @ Riverwatch Grill Chimney Rock
May 17 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

I will be playing some of your favorites and a few originals at the Riverwatch Bar & Grill in Chimney Rock this Thursday!

VOWL Opening Celebration @ DSSOLVR Taproom
May 17 @ 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm

VOWL is a new craft cocktail bar and event space concept brought to you by DSSOLVR, focusing on amplified cocktails and Natural Wine/Cider through the lens of innovation.

For the lifting of the veil, we have some WILD releases and happenings at both DSSOLVR and VOWL.
Featuring:
Spring Cocktail Menu Drop!!!
Boilermaker Specials
New Natural Wines and Ciders
Mocktails and N/A offerings galore
“Hustle is Weird” AVL Super Collab
Surreal Liquor Slushies
“Atomic Bomb” Tropical Tiki GF Sour (DSSOLVR & VOWL Collab)
Flash Tattoo Pop-up from JD Burnett
DJ set from abudissary (& guests…?)
And a couple more surprises you’re not gonna want to miss!
Buncombe Turnpike Bluegrass @ Antler Village and Winery @ Biltmore
May 17 @ 5:30 pm – 9:15 pm

Live After Five invites you to dance with live jazz and pop bands. Your visit to Antler Hill Village & Winery is included in Biltmore admission. Passholders can bring friends to Antler Hill Village for free after 5:00 p.m. 

Free Music Friday w/ Dub Kartel @ New Belgium Brewing
May 17 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

From mesmerizing bass lines and brass instruments to hypnotic drum patterns and vocals, Dub Kartel offers infectious rhythms and grooves. Join them Friday and dive into a harmonious experience that will feel like a cool ocean breeze under the warm sun. East coast reggae collective delivering classic dub rhythms. The real rockers from Asheville, NC!

PATIO SHOW: Roots and Dore @ The Grey Eagle
May 17 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

ADVANCED: $10.00
DAY OF: $12.00

Abigail Winters @ Mars Theatre Brewing Company Mars Hill
May 17 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

folk artist, Old Time fiddle

Angela Easterling & Brandon Turner @ Auction House Food Hall Fletcher
May 17 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Friday Music Series w/ Many A Ship (duo) @ Records In The RAD/Wedge Brewing
May 17 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

indie-folk-rock

Lady & The Lovers @ Highland Brewing Downtown
May 17 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Intimate trio show with Katrina Fortier & Rebekah Todd on vocals and Thommy Knoles on keys.

The Rhinestone Ramblers @ Mad Co. Brew House Marshall
May 17 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

funky classic country/Americana

“We Come From Women” Concert @ Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville
May 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Womansong, Asheville’s longest-running women’s
community chorus, celebrates its 37th anniversary with the spring concert, “We Come From Women.”

$20 + click here

Alice Bradley and Becca Leigh Live @ Leveller Brewing Weaverville
May 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Next up in our listening room series. $5 + suggested donation.

Kid Billy (Billy Litz) @ Blue Mountain Pizza Weaverville
May 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Kristian Valentino & Chris Wilhelm @ Pillar Rooftop Bar at The Hilton Garden Inn
May 17 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

indie folk, singer-songwriter and Americana

Mingo Lodge and Merryman @ Wxyz Bar - ALoft Hotel Downtown Asheville
May 17 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Mingo Lodge and Merryman heap up a hearty helping of rock, pop, funk, alternative, country, dance, folk, bluegrass, and super-disco space-grooves.

Sidecar Honey @ Highland Brewing Company
May 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Indie/Americana/Rock
Yelawolf w/sg COWBOY KILLER & J. MICHAEL PHILLIPS @ Silverados Music Park Black Mountain
May 17 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

$30 (Advance), $37 (Day Of)

DEXTER AND THE MOONROCKS w/ Cigarettes @ Sunset, Mitchell Ferguson @ The Orange Peel
May 17 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
JAKE XERXES FUSSELL & TWAIN @ The Outpost at Asheville Adventure Company
May 17 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
The Pink Stones @ Eda's Hide-a-Way Weaverville
May 17 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Athens, Georgia cosmic country band
Show start 8pm
$10 cover at the door.
Thelma and the Sleaze with Tongues of Fire and Tombstone Poetry @ Eulogy
May 17 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Los Monanitas @ Crow and Quill
May 17 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Cumbia

$10 Cover