Music Calendar

country, folk & rock covers and original music

Two Stages: Experience the best of both worlds with bass music on the outdoor stage and house music indoors. 21+ only. From $15

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!

Vulnerable R&B with blends of Rock, Folk, and Country.

Parker’s Back is hot string trio that plays vintage vocal jazz, swing, and Great American Songbook standards from the 1920s and beyond.

He blends old-time roots and folk songwriting with a more polished country sound that verges at times on Paul Simon-esque balladry.

Come support local band “Broad River Jam” playing tunes. Rich Bickel, Ernie Vasquez, Paola Hayes

Free Dead Friday is Asheville’s longest running Grateful Dead event, hosted by Dirty Dawg (made of all local musicians!). Cover: $5 Suggested Donation (goes 100% to musicians)!

country, folk and rock

Bring your friends, come hang, and join us in supporting local music! Travel through time from the ’60s to ’90s through Iggy Radio’s rock, pop, and jazz show!

60’s & 70’s classic rock

A product of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Chris’ songs utilize a unique brand of folk-rock to tell tales of starry-eyed troubadours and working-class romantics. Holding a sense of hope and a sense of sorrow, Chris’ songs often bounce between a sniffle and a hiccup.

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

Their music is a diverse blend of styles and includes an eclectic mix of covers from Spanish/Latin flavored instrumentals to a folk rock and Americana style that blend well with the artists that they cover!

Friday August 30th 6pm – 8pm Records in the Rad and Wedge music by PA System with Andre Lassalle , John Caldwell and Phillip Ashley with Special guest Ruthie and Andy Hunter.

Support:
G. Love & Special Sauce
Fortunate Youth
Sitting On Stacy

$55 – $60 +

Swamp Roots Rock

Acoustic country/rock classics

jamming all your favorites country, southern rock and originals

Country

Guitar-heavy rock that takes in late 1960s psychedelia, blues influenced solos, acoustic style.

Openers: Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown Friday…and Caleb Johnson Saturday

One Night – $47 Advance, $52 Day of Show
Two Nights – $84 Advance Only

Appalachian Folk duo

BMCM+AC presents the duo Ken Vandermark (reeds) and PNL (drums) for a high-energy evening concert. The high impact duo of PNL (drums) and Ken Vandermark (reeds) has been working together for more than two decades, touring in Europe, the United States, Japan, and Brazil, and releasing 11 albums of critically acclaimed, wide ranging improvised music throughout that period.

TICKETS – $15 General Admission / $10 BMCM+AC members + Students w/ID Event Information and Tickets

Sal is the cure for the Sizzlin’ Hot Days of Summer with her High Energy Style of Laurel Canyon-esque rock’n roll. It’s Music for the Woodstock Generation!

indie-soul quartet

$10 suggested donation

Take a journey with Princess Zambi featuring Thommy Knowles on keys, Zach Jones on drums! 2 sets of interstellar roots music & beyond. $5 cover

Amazing Blues and Jazz by Brandon Quinn

Gaines Myer, Jacob Baumann & Will Sargent (aka Hot Bread Selectors) on the decks!!!

In expanding on vocal pop, Jessica Vines’ sound incorporates R&B, funk, hip-hop, and rock.

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At 12 years old, he found his dad’s dusty, old Epiphone guitar tucked away in a closet and taught himself how to play. Soon after he learned his first few chords, Owen began writing songs. He’s followed in the long tradition of Americana folk music, in which lyrics are equal in importance to the melodies that bind them.

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/

Siempre Puente comes from Argentina, formed by Sol Vidales Beduchaud and Franco Martino (from the band Che Apalache). Playing as an acoustic duet they perform their own original compositions mixing different music genres, as well they play versions of traditional folk music from all the Americas.
$10.00 cover at the door

$21.49 adv

 $25 – $30 +

Join us for an evening of exceptional bluegrass featuring Whitewater Bluegrass Co. The concert benefits The Swannanoa Valley Museum. $25

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AUTOLITH – Memphis black metal

Nashville Alt-Country & Western • $10 COVER AT DOOR

This award-winning band is helmed by Cole Ritter, a Nashville native with a lifelong passion for music whose songwriting draws inspiration from many genres including vintage country, Western soundtracks, classic rock, folk, and the blues.

alt. country

Show start 9pm. $10 cover at the door.

NY boogie rockers “Flavour” coming in hot with local garage punks “Tight” and the long awaited Fleetwood’s debut of power glammers “Shampoo” (members of Rocky MTN Roller/Televisonaires)!

$10

TONITE!! Thrashabilly band out of Asheville. Come out for a rowdy good time!

$10 cover

Here’s your one chance Fancy Fans to hear a bunch of Fancy and the Gentlemen Covers, sung by me, Fancy.

Joe & Shane (Little Fur) from Big Fur open the show!

This summer we are following King Gizzard around the US a bit and playing some afterparties on select dates of the tour. Excited to be playing in some areas we’ve never been to, and we’re looking forward to making new friends on the road!

Initially drawing inspiration from Jam music and traditional Americana, the sound established in the early years was loose, but fun, maybe even slightly subdued. As the band developed further, so did their sound, reflecting a heavier and more psychedelic influence in their music. The band now is firing on all cylinders, and their live shows touch on all fronts of this ever-broadening soundscape.

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

ADV $12/ DOS $15 // 21+

Retro-Americana (Cosmic-American-music/ Alt-and-Roots Country/Blues/Soul/Rock-n-Roll) originals and covers. One-Man-Band. Music to groove on or dance to while shopping for local goods!

Aside from playing as a solo artist, David is also the singer/songwriter and guitarist for the Asheville based band, Life Like Water.

Start your Saturday off with tasty pub fare & refreshing pours at our Music Matinee — featuring friends old & new playing the Ralph Lewis stage at Jack of the Wood from 12-3pm!

This week’s tunes are brought to you by Asheville’s own 81 Drifters! The Drifters weave a tapestry of sounds ranging from fearlessly raw singer-songwriter originals to western swing, jamgrass, blues, and Appalachian folk. The band exudes a remarkable chemistry that brings the songs to life as they improvise around each other, exploring melodies in new ways with each performance!

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/

It’s our 11th birthday! Help us celebrate with Delish Venezuelan food truck, music from Spirit Handpans, and a few special cider and mead releases. Everyone is welcome (except that one guy…he knows who he is). Cheers!

CaroMia, Rahm & Friends is a mesmerizing watercolor canvas of just about every genre in popular American music (Soul-jazz dream-pop funk, RnB & beyond).

Gritty Funk, Feel Good Rock & Southern Soul

All Ukulele Players (please, no Tubas) are welcome to join us for Play Music On the Porch Day.
Come out and have a beer and a bite and PLAY with us!

Comprised of an all-star group of Asheville musicians, the Jamie Hendrickson Quartet takes audiences on a psychedelic journey through deep grooves, catchy songs, and exciting improvisations. Guitarist Jamie Hendrickson (The Fritz, Electro Lust) brings together this exciting collaboration that explores many genres while always keeping it funky!

Live Music By The River with Kevin Cosgrove

classic swing, blues and Latin music.

$10 cover

Hot Bread Collective will be spinning music from 4-7pm

Eastern European, Balkan, Klezmer and Middle Eastern dance and folk music.

Sunset vibes and free house music this summer with In Plain Sight.

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. 

As of August 20, 2024, The RailYard has temporarily suspended operations. This pause is necessary as we navigate some challenges and as our owner, John Richardson, focuses on his health.

“We’re exploring all options during this time and hope to reopen this fall, refreshed and ready to serve our amazing community again,” says John. “Thank you for your understanding and support. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon.”

Please join us this Saturday, August 31at 5 p.m. for The RailYard Celebration featuring The Big Deal Band and Cuberow as we celebrate our community and our hopeful future together. Tickets are $10 at the door and all proceeds go to the bands. The kitchen will be closed but the full bar will be open.

With that rich and southern accented baritone, the accomplished guitarist, banjo player and convention-bucking songwriter can’t help showing his NC roots. 

ADVANCED: $10.00 +
DAY OF: $12.00 +

Guitar oriented rock.

funky psychedelia

live looping artist

J.P. Delanoye (aka. Lucky James) has played the Blues, both acoustic and electric, with influences from Chicago to New Orleans, from the Piedmont to the Delta, J.P. is a versatile and powerful performer on guitar, resonator slide guitar, lap steel, harmonica and vocals.

Mutual Love Club is a folk/americana project created by Danny Clayton and Heather Alpine Bech, hailing from Black Mountain, North Carolina.

2 person ​Jam Band

Country

‘80s Arena Rock

The JLloyd MashUp is back!…. Asheville, NC!! Founded in April of 2012 in Atlanta, GA by Jonathan Lloyd, the group plays Funk, Jazz, Soul, Reggae, Afrobeat and Breakbeat.

Openers: Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown Friday…and Caleb Johnson Saturday

One Night – $47 Advance, $52 Day of Show
Two Nights – $84 Advance Only

Blues and Rock

$49.50 – $64.50 +

Join us at The Grey Eagle as we celebrate the life of a truly extraordinary person and long time contributor to Asheville’s creative scene, Marsellus Fariss.

$15 at the door

Opening sets by The High Divers and Julia Sanders

DAY OF: $20.00 ADVANCED: $15.00 +

$10 cover

Rooster, A blend of folk traditions with modern Americana sounds. Harmony-driven, folk-rock, drum + guitar duo. It’s about as local as you can get. Don’t miss it.

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

Surf, Reggae, Appalachian, Blues

$10

$25 – $30 +