WTF Music Festival is coming to Salvage Station on Sunday, September 29th, 2024! Doors open at 12:00PM and the music starts at 1:00PM. Root Down will be serving their delicious twist on Southern Soul Food PLUS we will have our FULL bar open for you to enjoy!
It is crazy how many talented women we have in this town. We need a FULL week to showcase them all and that is just what we intend to do in March during WTF Week. Stay tuned for more details on that. In the meantime, mark September 29th on your calender in BOLD and highlight it because it is going to be a day to remember at Salvage Station.
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.
Born and raised encircled by the rich history of mountain music traditions of the Blue Ridge, Jamie Collins carries tradition forward with her own fresh take on bluegrass, old-time, and country music.
POSTPONED | Moonshine State
@ JuneBug Creek Lounge Weaverville
Moonshine State is a country band with a rock twist, or a rock band with a country twist, depending on the day w/WNC based singer-songwriters Elizabeth McCorvey and Raphael Graves.
September 26th we will turn into a listening room for: “a melding of the American Primitive fingerpicking vernacular with old time trad, given to you straight with no chaser from Watauga county’s Grayson McGuire, expat Liam Grant and Carrboro local heart throb Devon Flaherty”.
Sanctum Sully & Red Clay Revival will be performing LIVE on the Indoor Stage at Salvage Station on Friday, September 27th, 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! $20 ADV / $25 DOS Event Details and Tickets
A longtime bluegrass favorite, Sanctum Sully has reemerged as an electric rock outfit that churns out an authentic sound. From frantic bluegrass licks to spaced-out ambient rock…Sully brings it, straight from the heart. They are a merry band of friends who’s love & respect for each other bleeds out through the music.
Born in the soul-basted countryside of Alabama, and brought to the heart of the Blue Ridge mountains to marinade and mature, Red Clay Revival delivers an experience that reshapes the parameters of “roots music” as its known. Songsmith extraordinaire, Doug McElvy, lays a solid foundation at the epicenter of Red Clay’s musical magnitude. Red Clay Revival’s powerful live performance harnesses an energy that electrifies any room, leaving audiences with an embedded musical 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
Asheville Greek Festival.
@ Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Asheville Greek Fest September 2024 Friday 27th & Saturday 28th 11am – 9pm both days
Since 1986 Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church has hosted the Asheville Greek Festival! People from all over have come to watch traditional Greek dancing, enjoy delicious food, listen to Greek music, and learn more about our heritage, culture, and traditions.
Join us for live music from classic rock, blues and country guitarist Myron Hyman! As a solo singer and guitarist, Myron performs wherever there are people to hear him. He and his guitar are there playing a wide assortment of covers and original tunes.
Fresh Locals Organ Trio
@ District 42 at The Kimpton Hotel Arras
To enjoy this complimentary event, guest must have a daytime ticket, a Biltmore Annual Pass, or a stay at one of the estate’s splendid overnight properties.
Asheville’s Goombay Festival 2024
@ Pack Square Park
The Goombay Festival was created in 1982 to celebrate the richness and diversity of the African diaspora and Asheville’s African American community.
The YMI Cultural Center is proud to be the host of this weekend festival attracting thousands to downtown Asheville each year. This FREE, family event connects community, and showcases Black culture, art, food and entertainment.
Friday, September 27, 2024
5PM – 10PM at Pack Square
5PM – Honor Ceremony
6PM – DJ Doula
7PM – DJ Mark Majors
8 PM – DJ Roselle
9PM – DJ Dayowolf
Cancelled | Live On The Lawn
@ Village of Cheshire Black Mountain
EXCITING NEWS! The town of Black Mountain has a new music series! Located on the lawn at the village of Cheshire, every fourth Friday of every month! Free event with great vendors, local artists, delicious food, and hours of LIVE MUSIC.
The legendary Vaden Landers is taking over this month’s “Live on the Lawn” in Black Mountain NC on 9/27. Vaden is a well-known musician in the area, bringin’ styles of bluegrass and old-western. He has toured all over the country and recently made his debut at the Grand Ole Opry. He will be bringing Asheville country musician Liliana Hudgens to kick things off.
Fri | Sip ‘n’ Stroll • Peruse the patio, porch and lounge spaces as you taste complimentary wine samples • Pop-Up Gallery Art by @meanponyproductions , vendors, Acoustic performance by Kevin Smith (Planefolk)
He performs original material, and puts his unique spin on classics from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. His singular style is both energizing and soothing, captivating and liberating.
Sal Landers PARTY RX! ‘Weirdly Woodstock’ First Fridays Sneak Peek!
@ French Broad River Brewery
“Weirdly Woodstock” First Fridays of every month starts in October, but here’s a sneak peek! A terrific stage and dance floor makes this the perfect place to get your groove on dancing to your fav Woodstock era hits + organic originals. No Cover!
Sal has honed her singer/songwriter/guitarist talents to perform intense Who-inspired raucous rock n roll, often busting out percussively crushing 16-note rhythms on her ’66 Tele. From the first note it’s delightfully obvious that Sal takes total command of the stage, deftly sets it on fire till the very end, then triumphantly emerges smiling: unscathed and leaving her rapt audience to shout, “More, please!”. sallandersmusic.com
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
Sandy Herrault Live
@ Pillar Rooftop Bar at The Hilton Garden Inn
Records in the RAD and The Wedge Friday Music Series with our old-favorites, The Wedgulars. Music starts at 6:00pm and is free for all! The Wedgulars featuring Cary Fridley, Hank Bones, Vollie Mckenzie and Dave Perkins.
Join us at the taproom for live music with Todd Cecil & the Dirt Yard Choir, a Genre-bending Americana Blues-Rock trio from Asheville North Carolina. The band features eclectic drumming, experimental harmonica playing, guitar and a homemade guitar/bass cigar box instrument straight from Mississippi.
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
We are excited to open Season 25 in beautiful Black Mountain! Join flutist Kate Steinbeck and harpist Jessica Schaeffer for mystical dances and haunting melodies by Leonard Bernstein, Alan Hovhaness and Carl Nielsen along with tunes inspired by ocean creatures, waltzes, boleros and salsa. Donation-based; pay-as-you-can click here
OT Jams have been a tradition for many years at the C & K. Join some of the area’s best – bring your instruments or just come to listen! (moderate to fast paced, no beginners please)
Free Admission!!
Screamin’ Jo Stevens
@ The Draftsman at The Restoration Asheville
Killer horror/surf bands Beware the Dangers of a Ghost Scorpion (Boston) and Why Why meet up with post punk band Werewolf Hours to bark at the moon! $10
Pop, rock, funk. With the standout voice of Leeda Lyric Jones, Lyric is a group made up of natural talents that will take you to a place you can’t forget. A group that uses music as an expression of pain, joy, and hope. Serving up a mix of original and cover songs, don’t miss this train! Lyric is a born replica of the legends that created movements.
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
The Knotty G’s travel the country sharing their soul-soaked Americana music and sensibilities, serving up a hearty original recipe of pan-seared-boot-stomping-upbeat tunes, slow-cooked-captivating ballads, and even a few beaten-battered-deep-fried covers. $10 cover
Hunter Root
@ The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall
Asheville Greek Fest September 2024 Friday 27th & Saturday 28th 11am – 9pm both days
Since 1986 Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church has hosted the Asheville Greek Festival! People from all over have come to watch traditional Greek dancing, enjoy delicious food, listen to Greek music, and learn more about our heritage, culture, and traditions.
The Goombay Festival was created in 1982 to celebrate the richness and diversity of the African diaspora and Asheville’s African American community.
The YMI Cultural Center is proud to be the host of this weekend festival attracting thousands to downtown Asheville each year. This FREE, family event connects community, and showcases Black culture, art, food and entertainment.
Saturday, September 28, 2024
11AM – 10PM
12 PM – Honor Ceremony
1 PM – ShaAir w. Band
2PM – Theater Performance
3PM – DJ Doula
4PM – Po’ Folk
5PM – Street Sinatra
6PM – Kevin Spears
7PM – Virtuous
8PM – DJ Atreau
9PM – Blakkamoore
Pridetoberfest at the Brewpub!
@ Wicked Weed Brewpub
Come celebrate our version of Oktoberfest with us at the Brewpub (91 Biltmore Ave), benefitting our friends at Campaign for Southern Equality and Blue Ridge Pride! Live polka music with Lagerhosen from 12-3PM
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!
Savannah’s Swamptooth returns to Jack of the Wood with a mix of original songs, bluegrass staples, and mindbending jamgrass wormholes… Come see the reason they were chosen to play with Larry Keel, Yonder Mountain String Band, and Del McCoury this year! FREE Music is from 12p-3p alongside a NEW menu & drink specials
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/
Join us on Saturday, September 28 for a fantastic day filled with crispy beers, delicious food, and live music. We’re also releasing a new 2024 ceramic stein, filled to the brim with your choice of beer for only $25!
Live music schedule:
Das Oompapas – 1-4pm
The Dirty French Broads – 5-8pm
Steve Weams & the Steinmasters
@ Mills River Brewing Co.
Delicious eats from Blunt Pretzels and Haus Heidelberg
Live tunes by Appalachian Freunde Polka Band
Exciting games: Stein Holding, Yodeling Contest, Sausage Toss, and Keg Hoisting
Oktoberfest Costume Contest with fabulous prizes
A Weiner Dog Race for your furry friends
Kids’ Craft Area: Gingerbread Heart Decorating & Bavarian Hat Making
A festive photobooth with hay bales and fall decor
Mini Market with unique vendors, including Holiday Wreaths and a Pumpkin Patch