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Sip and stroll through the Arboretum’s gardens in the glow of the golden hour, all while listening to live music from a variety of local and regional artists! ArborEvenings runs Thursdays and most Fridays through September from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
There is no additional cost to attend ArborEvenings beyond our standard parking fee. As always, Arboretum Society members and their accompanying guests can enter for FREE (guests must be in member vehicles to receive free entry). Proceeds from ArborEvenings help support the The North Carolina Arboretum Society and further advance the Arboretum’s mission.
Musician Schedule and Event Information: here!
Sister Ivy fuses Neo-soul, Jazz, R&B, and Rock elements to carry poetic musings to the listener’s ear on a groove-able sonic vehicle with influences spanning from Erykah Badu and Hiatus Kaiyote to Radiohead and Pink Floyd.
We’ve got a great show scheduled for this Friday, Ben Saylor of Brushfire Stankgrass will be bringing that local Bluegrass to our intimate outdoor deck!
old-time, Appalachian
60’s style surf music
No Cover
MURMURATION
This popular Asheville groove rock/Improv group will be hitting the stage with blues, rock, funk, psychedelia, members of Red Clay Revival, Sanctum Sully, Gruda Tree, Jerry’s Dead with lot of improvisation.
French Broad River Brewery is conveniently located at the edge of Biltmore Village. Come drop by for a Beer, Pizza, Sports on our big screen TVS, Live music and more in our tasting room. All ages & Friendly pets are welcome! French Broad River Pizza is our restaurant attached to our taproom. frenchbroadbrewery.com
Craig St. John & Co.
Stephen Evans heads back to Mills River, NC for a solo show.
Indie Appalachian folk
jazz to country & blues
It’s bluegrass time! Join us for an evening of live music with Cast Iron Bluegrass.
Hours: Brewery open from 1-9:30PM.
Music: The Big Hungry in Firefly Field (weather permitting) from 6:30PM-8:30PM.
Food: The Hungry Ghost Food Truck serving from 1-8PM.
Hours: Brewery open from 1-8PM (1 hour later than normal!)
Music:
-The Accentrix from 1:30-3:30PM on the Patio Stage.
-Pleasure Chest in Firefly Field (weather permitting) from 5-7PM.
Food:
-The Hungry Ghost Food Truck serving from 1-7PM.
-Little Oven Pizzeria Food Truck serving from 1-7PM.
-Frios Gourmet Pops serving from 2-7PM.
Andrew Scotchie Live on the Outdoor Stage w/ Americana Soul, Singer-songwriter & guitarist, Whitney Mongé opening.
Andrew Scotchie and his explosive band have been revered far wide for their engaging, interactive High-Energy, Funk-ti-fied Rock n’ Roll show. Couple the abilities and in the moment spirit of a jam-band with a punk rock fierceness and energy, and you’ll get a show that will have familiar songs but with a twist that offers a listener something only in that moment. This show will include a special tribute to Fleetwood Mac.
$12+ ADV/$15 DOS Event Information and Tickets
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
Andy Ferrell plays music local to the southern Appalachians he calls home. Folk, blues, bluegrass, country and old time music all collide to make up a body of true Americana music that he loves to share with listeners of all ages across the region.
Americana and Bluegrass Songwriters
Glamma Ray delivers a sonic delight of acoustic covers.
southern indie rock/beachy pop
Come rock n roll by the river this Friday with Pleasure Chest in beautiful downtown Marshall NC.
Folk/Americana/Singer-Songwriter. Hope continues to wow audiences and stretch the musical boundaries by switching from soulful ballads to high-energy blues with ease.
Sports and sushi. Music and trivia. Friends and rivals. At MUDPUPPIES, we bring so many different things to the table. But it’s the way we do it that makes them all just a little better. Great service, friendly fans, and a welcoming atmosphere turn games into get-togethers and competitors into comrades. mudpuppiesavl.com/
Show start 8pm. $10 cover at door.
Steve Mosley on guitar covering all of your favorites!!!! Come enjoy great live music and food at Daddy Macs!
Systematic Devastation
Elderbug
Sick Beyond
The Welcoming
only $10
Show: 8pm | Doors: 7pm
$12 – $15
$21.49 adv
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rock’n’roll
$10
$5 cover
$5 cover
Stranger Company is a funk-infused rock-and-roll band out of Atlanta that blends Allman Brothers-inspired jams with songwriting influenced by Glen Campbell, Jerry Garcia and Billy Strings. $10 Cover
jam, rock, psychedelic
Join us for a Mountain of Blues in the Little Town that Rocks. A three day music Festival in downtown Black Mountain.
This inaugural event features 46 acts, a specially curated line up with hundreds of True Blue musicians who will be playing at various venues across downtown Black Mountain.
Immerse in Blues music over 3 days, shop at local businesses and at our vendor village and enjoy refreshments from downtown restaurants, breweries, food trucks and refreshment stands.
You are invited to be a part of this Inaugural event- come be a part of history in the making as we honor the musical contributions and cultural narrative of the Blues.
Choose from either the VIP Access Pass (limited time offer), 3-Day Pass (Adult or Youth), Individual Day Pass or Multi-Ticket Pack Deal. Event Details and Tickets
Killer Queen is coming to the Outdoor Stage at Salvage Station on Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024! Doors open at 7PM and the music starts at 8:00PM. This is a LARGE EVENT, so please read our FAQs to learn more about parking options and our shuttle service. $35 ADV / $40 DOS Event Details and Tickets
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
Join us as Jack’s Bluegrass Brunch kicks off on SATURDAYS!
Brunch starts at 11am — with lively bluegrass tunes courtesy of Charlotte’s Crystal Fountains Bluegrass band from 12-3pm. Sip a Bloody Mary or Mimosa or a warm Irish coffee. Tasty brunch specials alongside our regular menu and 18 taps of rotating craft brews! Sláinte, y’all!
Jack Of The Wood 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 this Saturday for our INDEPENDENCE PARTY!
FREE lunch
FREE homemade ice cream beginning at 12pm
FREE gift with purchase
SIDEWALK SALE with 50% off end-of-season Motorclothes
LIVE MUSIC with Contagious from 12-3pm
Appalachian Soul
There will be kava, teas, vendors and music! What else could you want?
acoustic blues, Americana, rock n roll
Jazz
A natural soul singer and blues musician, Drew Foust’s music sounds like it’s made between the bleary hours of a rock bar’s last call and a southern preacher’s early morning prayer.
Decoda is thrilled to announce the 10th Anniversary Season of Decoda’s celebrated Chamber Music Festival at our new home, tucked away in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains, right outside of Asheville, North Carolina. Decoda cannot wait to celebrate ten years of our unique summer festival, which is dedicated to training the next generation of young artists to rethink and reimagine their role in society. Through outstanding chamber music making, creative collaboration, and hands-on project design and development, DCMF cultivates the vision of community through music with the young artists of tomorrow. https://www.decodamusic.org/summer
Lewendahl delivers smooth RnB vocal harmonies with funky instrumentation combining a joyous pairing of juicy licks with subtle nods to the soulful stylings of Cory Wong, HER, and Leon Bridges. And this RnB, Neo-Soul and Rock inspiration came from founders Laura and Tim Levene’s shared love of classic Motown and Soul music.
$5 -$10 cover
DAY OF: $12.00
ADVANCED: $10.00
Come picnic and take in the evening wildflowers while enjoying a private show with Kentucky’s own Grayson Jenkins on his Elk Horn Creek Tour. A one-of-a-kind venue with a one-of-a-kind talent. Join us! $20 donation. More info and tickets at www.heyyallfarm.com
Grayson Jenkins is a singer-songwriter born and raised in Muhlenberg County, KY on a small farm in the heart of coal country. Now residing in Nashville, by way of Lexington, KY, Jenkins has dedicated the past several years to the craft of songwriting and performing his brand of Country/Folk music around the U.S. and Canada. Like fellow Kentuckians, Sturgill Simpson and Keith Whitley, Grayson has carved out his own corner in country music through the release of four independent records. graysonjenkins.com
Guests are encouraged to arrive early to delight in our delicious food-truck lineup and listen to great music by the local indie rock band, Fuzzy Peppers. Food trucks will be at the park from 2-9 p.m., and the live band will be performing from 6:00-9 p.m. There will also be an activity station where cornhole bags and horseshoes can be checked out. Disc golf will be open on the backside of the park closest to Hendersonville Road.
- Admission is free.
- Park at Estes Elementary. Our shuttle will be transporting guests to Lake Julian from this parking lot only. Only vehicles with a valid handicap placard are allowed inside the park. Limited parking is also available in the gravel lot next to Wild Wing Cafe.
- Alcohol and tobacco products are prohibited on the grounds at Lake Julian Park. Pets are not recommended.
- Be sure to bring a blanket or lawn chair to relax around the lake.
Join us at the taproom on June 29th from 6-9 pm for live music with Stephen Evans!
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
Americana/Oldies/Classics
Wabi Sabi @ Green Man Brewery
6-8pm this Saturday!
Contra and Old Time tunes in the upstairs taproom
Stoked to have Lee Kram joining me. Got a cool set planned for y’all.
Hours: Brewery open from 1-9:30PM.
Music: The Big Hungry in Firefly Field (weather permitting) from 6:30PM-8:30PM.
Food: The Hungry Ghost Food Truck serving from 1-8PM.
Hours: Brewery open from 1-8PM (1 hour later than normal!)
Music:
-The Accentrix from 1:30-3:30PM on the Patio Stage.
-Pleasure Chest in Firefly Field (weather permitting) from 5-7PM.
Food:
-The Hungry Ghost Food Truck serving from 1-7PM.
-Little Oven Pizzeria Food Truck serving from 1-7PM.
-Frios Gourmet Pops serving from 2-7PM.
20 – $25 Event Information and Tickets
Come check out our Rock Academy bands with performers ranging in age from elementary school thru high school as they perform“Decades of Hits” from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. GTTM has served the Asheville Community for over 16 years and has helped hundreds of WNC Students discover the joy of music by raising more than $275,000 providing for scholarships to fund private music lessons, Rock Academy band lessons, summer camps, and musical instruments.
Melissa Autumn Raines and Billy Presnell
Please join us Saturday for a honky tonkin’ good time!!
country/folk
$$
Acklen Walker is a Multi-Genre artist with roots primarily based in Hip-Hop and R&B
$18.19 adv
We are excited to announce that renowned keyboardist Adam Holzman, an innovator in jazz, classic rock, and progressive rock keyboards will perform a synthesizer and piano concert at Static Age Records. Doors will open at 7 p.m. and the show will begin at 8 p.m. For the performance, Holzman will create all sequences and loops in real-time analog without the assistance of a laptop. When asked to describe the concert, Holzman stated, “It will be sort of Tangerine Dream meets Keith Jarrett.”
Tickets for the performance are $20 per person Event Information and Tickets
Roaring back into town for another Hot Cajun Dance night. Come pass a good time! $8.00/2 for $15.00 at the door
Join us at Jack of the Wood as Ben Balmer returns to the stage with his full band. Music from 9pm to midnight, $10 Cover at the Door.
Crafting what will go down as the most important songbook of all time, Chess Club has given a voice to the voiceless. With songs like, “I like your mom (more than you)” “I Wish (Your Dog Didn’t Look At Me When We Make Love)” “I’m Not Bothered (By Your Birthmark)” and “It’s Not Me (It’s You)” Chess Club has found a way to tap into the depth of humanity while speaking truth to power. The song writing duo, of Champagne (Adam Chase) and Paris (Danny Darress), have been compared to Lennon and McCartney, Jagger and Richards in prowess, Bret and Jermaine, & Jack and Kyle in wit. Rolling Stone and New York Times were left speechless.
Shiloh & Gaines – Your neighborhood bar……no matter where you live.
Coffee ~ Spirits ~ Pool ~ Darts ~ Live Music ~ Dog Friendly ~ Karaoke ~ Find our music schedule and more at shilohandgaines.com
covers from Phish, Talking Heads and The Grateful Dead plus a sprinkling of originals
Come enjoy an evening of high energy music from 2 of Asheville’s favorite local bands Hustle Souls & Krave Amiko.
Hustle Souls is an Asheville based band who blend Retro-Soul, New Orleans Brass Music and Americana. American Blues Scene called Hustle Souls a “generation-jumping mashup of new school second line funk with old school vintage soul.” Overflowing with energy and spontaneity; roaring B3 organ and jubilant brass are balanced with 3-part vocal harmony and a lust for songwriting.
Krave Amiko is a genre-blending 5 piece band from Asheville that focuses on lyrical storytelling, compelling melodies, and catchy choruses. Started in 2019 by songwriter Robert Walsh and singer Stephanie Barcelona, their energetic live shows turn even casual listeners into life-long fans.
$10 adv/$12 DOS Event Information and Tickets
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
$10
Join us for a Mountain of Blues in the Little Town that Rocks. A three day music Festival in downtown Black Mountain.
This inaugural event features 46 acts, a specially curated line up with hundreds of True Blue musicians who will be playing at various venues across downtown Black Mountain.
Immerse in Blues music over 3 days, shop at local businesses and at our vendor village and enjoy refreshments from downtown restaurants, breweries, food trucks and refreshment stands.
You are invited to be a part of this Inaugural event- come be a part of history in the making as we honor the musical contributions and cultural narrative of the Blues.
Choose from either the VIP Access Pass (limited time offer), 3-Day Pass (Adult or Youth), Individual Day Pass or Multi-Ticket Pack Deal. Event Details and Tickets
To celebrate Sunday and our second brunch, we will have the talented @jakebwolf playing live music for us!
We are back! New Vendor Lineup with Woodfired Pizza, Fresh Bread & Gluten Free Goods, Produce, Meat, Cheese, Handmade Soaps, and more. All right here on the farm! Did we mention baby goats? and Live Music? C’mon out for a great family event.
7/28 – Brett Winning
Y’all-ternative! Chris’ music is Appalachian absurdity for the 21st Century.
Hours: Brewery open from 1-8PM (1 hour later than normal!)
Music:
-The Accentrix from 1:30-3:30PM on the Patio Stage.
-Pleasure Chest in Firefly Field (weather permitting) from 5-7PM.
Food:
-The Hungry Ghost Food Truck serving from 1-7PM.
-Little Oven Pizzeria Food Truck serving from 1-7PM.
-Frios Gourmet Pops serving from 2-7PM.
Did you know that Whole Foods on Tunnel Road hosts local musicians in their very pleasant patio area out front? You can eat and drink and chill and listen.
> September 1 – Old Sap
Come celebrate our 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY with us Sunday June 30th!!! We’ll have music from 2pm-10pm…The Paper Crowns, Ashley Heath and Unihorn (featuring members of Empire Strikes Brass). Can you believe it’s been 10 years already?!?!? Let’s party!
Improvisational collaboration w/ Jay Hoots, Taylor Pierson, and Ryan Crabtree
w/sg Laurence Kingston & Jenny Bradley
Free Concert! Donations accepted for ABCCM’s Veteran’s Services & AJO’s Jazz Education 501C3
standards from every decade from the 1900’s to the 2020’s
– Lily James
– Studda Bubba
– Liliana Hudgens
– Meaghan Collins
No Cover!!!
** There is no longer a cover charge and this show will be donation only.
We hope that will help bring you out for the last Sunday Outpost show of our June residency, 😊
DAY OF: $12.00
ADVANCED: $10.00
Kelle Jolly’s performance promises to be a mesmerizing journey through the heart of jazz music.
Will Boyd- saxophone
Bill Bares- piano
Zack Page- bass
Micah Thomas- drums
Painting through musical exploration, Beacon of Light promises an evening of contemporary jazz, groove music, soul, and self-expression. Featuring one of the busiest bassists in New Orleans, Matt Booth, and Boom Town’s radio child, Chris Bullock, this will be a truly unique experience you won’t want to miss.
Thommy Knoles – Keys
Chris Bullock – Woodwinds
Matt Booth – Basses
Joe Enright – Drums & Cymbals
$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
$29.21 adv
$10.00
$5-$10 suggested donation
A cool night of Country Rock and Indie sounds
$10
Join us for a Mountain of Blues in the Little Town that Rocks. A three day music Festival in downtown Black Mountain.
This inaugural event features 46 acts, a specially curated line up with hundreds of True Blue musicians who will be playing at various venues across downtown Black Mountain.
Immerse in Blues music over 3 days, shop at local businesses and at our vendor village and enjoy refreshments from downtown restaurants, breweries, food trucks and refreshment stands.
You are invited to be a part of this Inaugural event- come be a part of history in the making as we honor the musical contributions and cultural narrative of the Blues.
Choose from either the VIP Access Pass (limited time offer), 3-Day Pass (Adult or Youth), Individual Day Pass or Multi-Ticket Pack Deal. Event Details and Tickets
Killer Queen is coming to the Outdoor Stage at Salvage Station on Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024! Doors open at 7PM and the music starts at 8:00PM. This is a LARGE EVENT, so please read our FAQs to learn more about parking options and our shuttle service. $35 ADV / $40 DOS Event Details and Tickets
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
Old-time classics & originals performed on the banjo, backed with Mitch’s railroad voice, a drum beat, bass & guitar.
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Let’s get Veggie with it!!! Music to groove to while shopping for local goods.
Come pick!!!
ADVANCED: $22.00
DAY OF: $25.00