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DEViLED COoKiE NiGHTMARE @ The Odd
Jul 11 @ 9:00 pm – Jul 12 @ 12:00 am

[Asheville’s Toybox Theatre] presents NIGHTMARE NOISE feat. Zen Sutherland; haunting your dreams with the sounds of your favorite circuit bent toys.
[Asheville’s The Deviled Eggs] band playing dark comedic catchy originals and cheeky parodies will full band: accordion, singing saw, suitcase drum, and washtub bass.
[New Orleans/Brooklyn based, Cookie Tongue] with the biotic sounds from the fairy wrinkled under skin.

General Admission – $15 (At Door)

The Ruff’tons/The 91’s/Player vs Player @ Fleetwood's
Jul 11 @ 9:00 pm – Jul 12 @ 1:00 am
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Electro Lust @ Salvage Station
Jul 12 all-day

Electro Lust is performing LIVE on the Indoor Stage at Salvage Station Friday, July 12th, 2024! 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/$20 DOS  Event Details and Tickets

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. Step into the soundwaves of Electro Lust, and suddenly you’re whisked away, careening from the neon-lit confines of a Miami nightclub, drifting to the sun-soaked sands of a Brazilian beach, and finally landing amidst the vibrant chaos of Cuban streets.

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

Friday Schedule | Black Mountain Blues
Jul 12 @ 3:00 pm – Jul 13 @ 12:30 am

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 DealEvent Details and Tickets

 

Clay Lunsford Band @ Antler Village and Winery @ Biltmore
Jul 12 @ 4:30 pm – 8:15 pm

Americana

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. 

Altamont Jazz Project @ Ruth's Chris Steak House
Jul 12 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Join us in Biltmore Village for an early evening of jazz!

ArborEvenings @ The North Carolina Arboretum
Jul 12 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

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!
Amabel Lee & Jackson Weldon @ Black Mountain Pizza
Jul 12 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Cane Creek Hellbenders @ Turgua Brewing Fairview
Jul 12 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

old-time string band

Elefante @ Highland Brewing Downtown
Jul 12 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

jazz fusion/rock

Free Music Friday w/ The Brickyard Saints @ Records In The RAD/Wedge Brewing
Jul 12 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Old timey honky tonky with Cary Fridley, Laura Blackley & Dave Perkins

JT Thorne @ Mars Theatre Brewing Company Mars Hill
Jul 12 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

original tunes and favorite cover songs from the country, folk, rock, blues, and Americana genres

Live music at the taproom with Bob Keel @ Appalachian Mountain Brewery - Mills River
Jul 12 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Folk-singer Bob Keel is coming to Appalachian Mountain Brewery – Mills River to play his unique brand of original songs.

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

Frances Eliza @ Camden's Coffee House Mars Hill
Jul 12 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

jazz, indie-folk, and pop

Cactus Kate & The Pricks @ RAD Brewing Company
Jul 12 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

FREE SHOW FRIDAY 🍺🌵
We are playing a special acoustic trio show at @theradbrewco Featuring Kate Leigh Bryant @k8tunes, Ashlee Booth @littlecellogirl , and Jason McCoy.

Random Animals @ Highland Brewing Company
Jul 12 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
TONIGHT | The Sanctuary Series Presents: Nicholas Edward Williams w/ Hannah Kaminer @ Central United Methodist Church
Jul 12 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Host of the roots music history podcast, American Songcatcher, Nicholas Edward Williams is a multi-instrumentalist and storyteller who is dedicated to “playing it forward” by preserving the songs, stories, artists and styles that have shaped our country: Ragtime, Piedmont Blues, Early Country, Traditional Folk and Old-Time.

Hannah Kaminer is an Asheville, North Carolina-based artist who is known for her poignant songwriting, clear voice, and often comedic stage presence. Raised in small towns in Western North Carolina, Kaminer writes songs about love, loss, and home, fusing echoes of Appalachian and country traditions with wistful, Americana-style songwriting.

Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Transylvania county chapter of JuniorAppalachian Musicians (JAM,) a nonprofit whose mission is ” to provide communities with the tools and support they need to teach children to play and dance to traditional old time and bluegrass music” and “.. [to give children] the opportunity to experience community through the joy of participating in traditional mountain music together.”

$25.00 per ticket (proceeds benefit Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM)
Children under 12 are free. Event Details and Tickets

Will Hartz duo @ Terra Nova Beer Co
Jul 12 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Bluesy-Sweet Soul with a Southern ‘twang

Souljam’s Dead Spread Peaches @ The Grey Eagle Outpost at Asheville Adventure Company
Jul 12 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

DAY OF: $15.00

ADVANCED: $10.00

Bald Mountain Boys @ Root Bar
Jul 12 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Smokin’ Mountain Grass

Chris McGinnis @ One World Brewing Downtown
Jul 12 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Y’all-ternative, Appalachian

Jay Sanders “Evanescent” release @ AyurPrana Listening Room
Jul 12 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

This Friday (July 12, 2024)! I’m pleased to present the world debut of my Nonet and the release of my first solo record, Evanescent, at the AyurPrana Listening Room.

Doors: 7:00pm – Start: 8:00pm

Jay Sanders – Guitar & Effects
Justin Ray – Trumpet
Henry Candler – Trumpet
Steve Alford – Saxophone
Jacob Rodriguez – Saxophone
Will Boyd – Saxophone
Zack Page – Bass
Alan Hall – Drums
Tyler Housholder – Percussion

$30 Advance tickets are available through StageHound: click here

Myxed Messengers/ The New Variants/ Fifty Year Flood @ Sly Grog Lounge
Jul 12 @ 8:00 pm – Jul 13 @ 12:00 am
Ska City @ One World Brewing - West
Jul 12 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Ska City is a British American nine-piece collective, based in Asheville, North Carolina. Ska City plays original and classic ska, two tone, and Trojan rocksteady songs.
$10 cover

Snõõper with Mutant Strain @ Eulogy
Jul 12 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present: Tommy Prine with Cigarettes at Sunset @ French Broad River Brewery
Jul 12 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Whitney Mongé @ MUDPUPPIES Sports and Sushi Bar Arden
Jul 12 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Americana Soul singer-songwriter & guitarist, Whitney Mongé built her 16 year music career starting as a prolific street performer in Seattle, WA, working her way to major stages around the world with her relatable songwriting, powerhouse vocals and rhythmic blues guitar playing.

Take advantage of our Friday’s Special: $7 Margarita Madnes  which you won’t find anywhere else in town on the weekend. Come and enjoy our fantastic food while you groove to the tunes.

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/

 

Caged Affair @ Shiloh & Gaines
Jul 12 @ 9:00 pm – Jul 13 @ 12:00 am

Caged Affair is an alternative rock band based out of Asheville NC.  Their neo grunge-punk sound has drawn parallels to Queens of the Stone Age, Nirvana and Royal Blood among others. Hungry for something beyond the typical, they formed Caged Affair. Armed with a name offensive to some, enigmatic to others and a love of 90’s pop-punk rock, they set out to create music blending Tyler’s demanding baselines, Harley’s electric riffs and Cody’s frantic drumming.

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday Night with Dirty Bird @ Shakey's Dive Bar
Jul 12 @ 9:00 pm – Jul 13 @ 12:00 am

Asheville’s finest birds, the cleanest of the dirty featuring a pop jazz rock blues funk fusion.

$10

 

Heidi Burson @ Jack Of The Wood
Jul 12 @ 9:00 pm – Jul 13 @ 12:00 am

Prepare for an unforgettable evening of soul music as Nashville’s own vocal sensation, Heidi Burson, makes her debut at Jack of the Wood! Heidi and her talented band, featuring Sissy Dinkle and Ben Balmer, will fill the air with their captivating sounds. This is your chance to experience the soulful magic of one of Nashville’s finest.

$10 cover

LOCAL PUNK ROCK SHOW @ The Burger Bar
Jul 12 @ 9:00 pm – Jul 13 @ 1:00 am
FRIDAY JULY 12th @9pm 21+
LOCAL PUNK ROCK SHOW
Polka Monroe
Blistering Dissonance
Colossal Human Failure
Twinz – Live @ The Social
Jul 12 @ 9:00 pm – Jul 13 @ 12:00 am
Join legendary twin musician’s Jack & Jim Mascari along with their world class band for a night of rock n roll!!!
9pm
21+
Weight Shift, The Magpie, 4th Horse – @ Fleetwood's
Jul 12 @ 9:00 pm – Jul 13 @ 1:00 am
Virginia Man with Tae Lewis @ The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall
Jul 12 @ 10:00 pm – Jul 13 @ 1:30 am

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

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Nicole Lund @ Asheville City Market
Jul 13 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Music to groove to while shopping for local goods 🕺🏼

Saturday Schedule | Black Mountain Blues
Jul 13 @ 11:00 am – Jul 14 @ 1:00 am

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 DealEvent Details and Tickets

 

Second Saturday in The RAD with Lillie Syracuse @ Marquee Asheville
Jul 13 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Live Music w/ Christopher Jamison @ Sierra Nevada Mills River
Jul 13 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Travels far and wide have shaped Christopher Jamison’s music, from his songwriting start as a teenager living in London, to early performances in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Dubbed the “Paul Simon of Texas” by the Austin Chronicle, the Texas native’s songs have been called “sing-a-long immediate and earworm lasting” (No Depression).

Sugar Bomb @ One World Brewing - West
Jul 13 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Sugar Bomb is a trio from Asheville, North Carolina that’s as sweet as it is explosive – with extreme dynamic range & a knack for improvisation, the band is quickly making a name for themselves with their mind-bending grooves & melodic explorations. Catch them for a rare afternoon performance on 7/13!

$5 Cover

 

Summertime Artfest w/ Elizabeth McCorvey @ Zillacoah Beer Co.
Jul 13 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

15 Local Artists

Elizabeth is a multi-instrumentalist and singer who performs as a solo artist and with several bands across Western North Carolina. Musical repertoire includes a variety of genres, including rock, Americana, blues, and Latin folk.

Asheville River Day w/ Lua Flora, Sons of Paradise, Yesterday’s Clothes, Big Fur, Cigarettes at Sunset, and Strawhouse @ The Grey Eagle Outpost at Asheville Adventure Company
Jul 13 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

ADVANCED: $16.00
DAY OF: $20.00

Pleasure Chest @ JuneBug Creek Lounge Weaverville
Jul 13 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
blues, soul and rock & roll!!
5 Year Anniversary Party w/ The Bradley Bacci Band @ Foundation Studios RAD
Jul 13 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
An Evening with The JackTown Ramblers @ Main Street Nature Park Weaverville
Jul 13 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

mountain string band, bluegrass, swing and gypsy jaz

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Doss Church & The Unholy Noise @ Terra Nova Beer Co
Jul 13 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Jelly Ellington @ Highland Brewing Company
Jul 13 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

blues-centric rock and roll

Live music at the taproom with Paul Edelman @ Appalachian Mountain Brewery - Mills River
Jul 13 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join us at the taproom on July 13th from 6-9 pm for live music with Paul Edelman!

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

 

Parker’s Back @ Beradu - Specialty Market, Kitchen & Bar Black Mountain
Jul 13 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Carolina Freightshakers @ Mills River Brewing Co.
Jul 13 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

classic rock, dance music, blues and country

Natasha Blaine w/ Palo Brea @ Asheville Guitar Pedals
Jul 13 @ 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
58th Season of Shindig on the Green @ Roger McGuire Green
Jul 13 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Come on out, folks – The 58th season of Shindig on the Green is a FREE event in the heart of downtown Asheville on summer Saturday evenings: a joyously spontaneous celebration of traditional and old-time string bands, bluegrass, ballad singers, big circle mountain dancers and cloggers. Stage show on the Bascom Lamar Lunsford stage and informal jam sessions around the park. Bring your instruments, lawn chairs or blankets, family and friends and join us “along about sundown” – or at seven o’clock for those who wear a watch – and enjoy the rich traditional music and dance heritage of the Southern Appalachian Mountains.
Concessions will be available.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday Saloon with Jim McGuinn & Elijah Wyatt @ Mal's Bar Marshall
Jul 13 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Mal’s on Saturday! $5-$10 at the door! Music starts at 7

The Fixers @ Mars Theatre Brewing Company Mars Hill
Jul 13 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

playing the best of Old country, old rock and some newer stuff also

An Evening with David Wilcox @ AyurPrana Listening Room
Jul 13 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

$30 online advance. $35 day of show.

Blaze The City @ Capella on 9 at The AC Hotel
Jul 13 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Welcome Blaze The City! Enjoy some kickin live music and great drinks and forget all your worries.

Chris Ingle @ Daddy Mac's Down Home Dive
Jul 13 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Nashville Recording Artist

Cola with Devon Welsh @ Eulogy
Jul 13 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Flint Blade Live @ Vintage Kava Weaverville
Jul 13 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Flint Blade creates live, uplifting soundscapes of voice, beatbox, the Chapman Stick (a unique guitar/bass tapping instrument) and various other instruments such as Caribbean steel pan. Drawing influence from dub reggae, jazz and world music, Flint crafts his own unique “Jambient” style of music.

Honky Tonk Saturday with Nordmoe & the Rodeo @ Eda's Hide-a-Way Weaverville
Jul 13 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Muddy Guthrie and Friends @ One World Brewing - West
Jul 13 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Muddy Guthrie is a duo composed of Jeb Rogers and Mike Huber from the Jeb Rogers Band.
Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Muddy Guthrie plays originals along with Americana,
Rock, Classic Rock & Blues. Mike and Jeb are excited to be back at OWW with Muddy Guthrie and Friends featuring Skyler Jacobson on bass, Bob Russ on guitar with Lee Kram on drums.

$5 Cover

 

Raspbaddy Cabaret Cordial @ Crow and Quill
Jul 13 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

A mid-July Hot Summer Night Variety Show! Featuring Burlesque, Bellydance, Swordy, Puppetry & Clowning. Live Music from The Deviled Eggs Band & Cookie Tongue 8p-11p $15 Cover

The Broken Hearts: Ultimate Tom Petty Tribute The Broken Hearts: Ultimate Tom Petty Tribute @ The Orange Peel
Jul 13 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Steel Wheels @ The Grey Eagle
Jul 13 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

from $20.00 +

81′ Drifters @ Jack Of The Wood
Jul 13 @ 9:00 pm – Jul 14 @ 12:00 am

Hailing from the scenic landscapes of Appalachia, the 81 Drifters weave a tapestry of sounds ranging from singer-songwriter originals to bluegrass, western swing, old country, and classic rock. The Western North Carolina string band from Asheville NC made up of multi-instrumentalists and songwriters/

$10 cover

Bullseye / HAMS / Bill’s Garage @ Static Age-Records
Jul 13 @ 9:00 pm – Jul 14 @ 1:00 am
JOHN KIRBY JR & THE NEW SENIORS // SWEET METEOR OF DEATH // THE DISCS // DIRTY HOLLY @ 27 Club Asheville
Jul 13 @ 9:00 pm – Jul 14 @ 2:00 am

DOORS 8PM
SHOW 9PM
$10
21+

Moody Good w/ Murkury & sum.simple @ Salvage Station
Jul 13 @ 9:00 pm – Jul 14 @ 12:30 am
Moody Good will be performing LIVE on the Indoor Stage at Salvage Station on Saturday, July 13th, 2024 with Murkury & sum.simple! Doors open @ 8 PM and the music starts @ 9 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!
 $25 ADV / $30 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

 

Paprika // Bad Guru // Ever After @ Fleetwood's
Jul 13 @ 9:00 pm – Jul 14 @ 1:00 am

Asheville Indie babes Paprika and Ever After are meeting up with Atlanta rockers Bad Guru in the rock chapel!

$10

Bonnie Blue @ The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall
Jul 13 @ 10:00 pm – Jul 14 @ 1:30 am

Suggested $5-$10 Donation @ The Door // 21+

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Rumours ATL – A Fleetwood Mac Tribute @ Salvage Station
Jul 14 all-day

Rumours ATL is coming to the Outdoor Stage at Salvage Station on Sunday, July 14th, 2024! Doors open at 6:00PM and the music starts at 7:30PM. This is a LARGE EVENT, so please read our FAQs to learn more about parking options and our shuttle service. Root Down will be serving their delicious twist on Southern Soul Food and we’ll have our full bar open for you to enjoy!  $25 ADV / $30 DOS Event Details and Tickets

Formed in 2014, Rumours ATL has taken the U.S. by storm with their stage scorching renditions of Fleetwood Mac songs. Fans from across the nation claim that Rumours ATL is the band to see if you are looking for an authentic recreation of live Fleetwood Mac shows. Rumours ATL will leave you wanting more. Rumours ATL will make you relive those Fleetwood Mac memories.

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

SAVE THE DATE | Day of Rock 2 Music Festival @ The Grey Eagle
Jul 14 all-day

August 17 & 18 || Doors: 12:00 PM || Show: 1:00 PM || 2 Day Tickets from $45 Event Information and Tickets

The Day of Rock 2 Music Festival is the largest Multi Genre Rock Music Festival in the Carolinas. Bringing together 28 bands over a 2-day period at the iconic Grey Eagle in Asheville, NC. Bands will descend from all over the east coast including newcomers, well established locals, guitar legends, regional, and national touring acts which are amongst the hottest names in rock music right now.

Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of the newest and most exciting Rock Summit, poised to become a perennial powerhouse festival for years to come!

Sunday Schedule | Black Mountain Blues
Jul 14 all-day

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 DealEvent Details and Tickets

 

 

Acoustic Brunch @ Taco Boy Biltmore Park
Jul 14 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

7/28 – Brett Winning

Jenny Bradley @ Isa's Bistro
Jul 14 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Come hear Jenny sing a few with James Schlender on violin/fiddle.

Gypsy & Me @ Auction House Food Hall Fletcher
Jul 14 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Americana/Folk Duo

Sunday Patio Series @ Whole Foods Tunnel Rd
Jul 14 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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

 

Pretty Little Goat @ Sierra Nevada Mills River
Jul 14 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Pretty Little Goat formed in 2013 through their common love of the deep well of local tradition found in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Pretty Little Goat sees traditional music as a living art form; vibrant and evolving.

Souljam @ Highland Brewing Company
Jul 14 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Sunday Fun Day With LYRIC (4piece band) @ Wild Wing Cafe South
Jul 14 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Bring em out, bring em out, bring em out! Lyric is bring her 4 piece band to Wild wings South, for Sunday fun day. Come enjoy food and drinks by the lake, while jamming to rhythm & dance grooves of LYRIC!

Iron Moon Metal & Art Fest: ft Black Tusk, Royal Thunder and more @ Eulogy
Jul 14 @ 3:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Academy for the Arts Summer Concert Series @ First Baptist Church of Asheville
Jul 14 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Hear AFTA faculty: Tate Addis, Deborah Belcher, Frances Duff, Dylan Hannan, Lelia Lattimore, Patrick O’Neil, Clark Sorrells, and Karen Sorrells as they perform music by Beethoven, Mozart, Bach, Schumann, Gershwin, Hancock, Price, Rollins, and more!

A Free-will donation will be collected at each concert to support the AFTA scholarship fund helping AFTA students in need. If you cannot attend the event but would like to donate, visit academyforthearts.org/donate.

Appalachian Roots @ Appalachian Mountain Brewing Mills River
Jul 14 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Appalachian Roots will be bringing their old-time tunes to Mills River. Come out to celebrate the weekend with us!

Chatt Hills Music presents: Katie Oates w/sg Owen Walsh | Sundays on the River Series @ Olivette Riverside Pavilion
Jul 14 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

July 14 | 4:00pm Show | $25 Event Information and Tickets

Sundays on the River continues. There is not a better place to listen to music and chill than the French Broad River Pavilion at Olivette.

KATIE OATES knows how to sing. She’s been singing for as long as she can remember. The daughter of a preacher, she belted hymns from her crib as a toddler to wake up her parents. As a singer/songwriter whose song styles veer into blues, jazz, gospel, and music theatre with lyrics that hearken back to 20th century jazz standards.

OWEN WALSH has been telling stories and performing music his entire life. His years of formal violin and classical guitar training, zest for informal improvisation, and love of folk-lore storytelling combine to create a unique blend of musical expression.

 

Live Music with Jack Miller @ RAD Brewing Company
Jul 14 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Live Music with Jack Miller

Mike and Amy @ RAD Brewing Company
Jul 14 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Come grab a beer and enjoy some live music from our friends Mike and Amy!

The Get Right Band @ FBO at Hominy Creek
Jul 14 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
psychedelic indie rock power trio
Firecracker Jazz Band @ Antler Village and Winery @ Biltmore
Jul 14 @ 4:30 pm – 8:15 pm

Hot Jazz, Swing

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. 

Black Mountain Blues After-Party | Pisgah Sunday Jam w/ Spiro & Friends + Special Guests @ Pisgah Brewing Black Mountain
Jul 14 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Blues Sunday Jam
Every Sunday | Bar: 2PM | Signups: 6PM | Music: 6:30PM
Pisgah Brewing Company Outdoor Stage
Food Truck: Downstream Deli
This Sunday we will host the official after party of the Black Mountain Blues Festival!
Join our star-studded house band as they soar though musical peaks and valleys. With a rotating lineup of musicians, no two Sundays are alike. Bring your instruments and join the band on stage, full backline provided.
Free

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!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jack Devereux & Nic Gareiss Fiddle & Dance @ Cork & Keg
Jul 14 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Just off from their residency at the Campbell Folk School, we are happy to host this duo for an early evening show. Jack Devereux is a trans-continental hillbilly, he makes violins and plays fiddle music, oh, and most around here know he’s an Asheville native! Nic Gareiss has been hailed by the New York Times for his “dexterous melding of Irish and Appalachian dance” and called “the most inventive and expressive step dancer on the scene” by the Boston Herald.

$8.00 cover at the door

Tears For The Dying // More Is Not Enough // XOR @ 27 Club Asheville
Jul 14 @ 8:00 pm – Jul 15 @ 12:00 am

Doors 8PM
Show 9pm
Cover $10
21+ ONLY

The Wine Bar Collective @ 5 Walnut Wine Bar
Jul 14 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

A rotating series of local musicians play every Sunday at 5 Walnut Wine Bar in Downtown Asheville.

Snuki / On The Block / Scaretactic @ Static Age-Records
Jul 14 @ 9:00 pm – Jul 15 @ 1:00 am
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Mon
Dennis Berndt @ Doc Browns BBQ Candler
Jul 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Chalwa’s lead singer flies solo!

Bumpin Uglies with Rockstead @ Salvage Station
Jul 15 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Bumpin Uglies will be performing LIVE on the Indoor Stage at Salvage Station on Monday, July 15th with Rockstead 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! $18 ADV / $22 DOS Event Details and Tickets

Since the early 2000s, Bumpin Uglies have been carving their own path; channeling their tenacious and relentless attitude into their meticulous craft. Rejecting conventional norms, Bumpin Uglies has established a distinctive sound that is a perfect reflection of their Mid-Atlantic roots – gritty, down-to-earth, and bursting with charisma. With a genre-defying approach that seamlessly fuses punk energy with ska’s infectious grooves and reggae’s laid-back rhythms, Bumpin Uglies creates a musical experience that captivates audiences far and wide. Their live performances are legendary, infusing the crowd with an electrifying energy that leaves no one untouched.

With roots leading as far back as middle school, Rockstead combines a lifetime full of influences ranging from rock, punk, reggae, jam and metal.

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

 

Jul
16
Tue
Groovin’ On Grovemont Free Concert Series w/ The Greenliners @ Grovemont Park Swannanoa
Jul 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Progressive Bluegrass with Asheville’s all star band , The Greenliners!
Bring a blanket or a lawn chair, and come enjoy these family-friendly evenings of great music! The concert series is free, but donations are always welcome and encouraged.

 

 

 

Live Music: Z-Man Experience @ Doc Browns BBQ Candler
Jul 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Lobby Sessions with Trevor Darden @ Haywood Park Hotel
Jul 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Soul & Rock n Roll!!!  Good time grooves, get on up with the get down!

Swing Asheville’s Heroes and Villains Dance Party with Heavenly Vipers @ Alleycat Social Club
Jul 16 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
! Come out and join us as we tear up the dance floor to the music brought to us by one of our favorite local bands- Heavenly Vipers at our weekly location!!
Dress up like your favorite Hero or Villain! We will have a costume contest and tasty snacks!! We will also be running a 50/50 raffle as well as raffles for various donated art pieces! Money raised will go to purchasing a snap dance floor!!
Lesson: 7-8
Dance: 8-11
$5 for the lesson
$10 for the dance
Dance: Heavenly Vipers will be gracing our stage with a fun eclectic mix of surf/desert rock with a western vibe.
Tina and Her Pony @ Cellarest Beer Project
Jul 16 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

In a soundscape rich in folk and americana offerings Tina and Her Pony stand out with their clarity and freshness.

SEVEN YEAR WITCH // CADENCE! // SATELLITE DOG @ 27 Club Asheville
Jul 16 @ 8:00 pm – Jul 17 @ 12:00 am

Doors 7PM
Show 8PM
Cover $10
21+ ONLY