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Dec
1
Sun
We’re excited to welcome back the Sunday Bluegrass Boy’s – catch them every Sunday from 12-2pm! The perfect SUNDAY FUNDAY afternoon with $8 mimosas and bloody Mary’s AND $20 bottles of bubbly!
Followed by our Irish session starting at 3:30pm till close!
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/
Come sail away with us Sundays in December from 12-3 at The Market Place on Wall Street. Shell or High Water oyster roast, street vendors, brunch and cheer! It’ll be a blast and a really fun way to connect with the community and support some of those businesses and artists who are displaced.
I’ll be at Sierra Nevada Brewing Company – Mills River SUNDAY 2-5p with my brothers Logan Jayne (drums), Thomson Knoles (keys), and Asher Hill (bass).
Isaac Hadden Project is a heavy grooving, improvisational, cosmic groove ensemble, carving out a distinct voice in the world of funk, jazz, rock, and R&B.
Come listen to the gentle looping tunes of Marc Keller. Unwind and sing along as live music fills the air.
americana singer-songwriter
Roots & Dore return to Mills River, NC to get their blues on while folks get their brews on! Always a great time! Join us!
Orbiting around Asheville’s grateful music scene since late 2023, Suns Of Stars blends contemporary and traditional bluegrass with a high energy jam style. At its core lies the trio of Alex Bazemore (guitar), and Asheville’s own Jackson Chisholm (upright bass) and Johnny Humphries (mandolin). As Suns Of Stars has been gathering momentum they’ve picked up Alex Ball (fiddle/violin) and Gabe Epstein (banjo). A massive song repertoire and growing list of original music make for a unique performance each time.
$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:
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Americana/Indie/Folk/Country
Jazz Sunday typically features a guest artist for a short set and then welcomes jazz musicians of all levels to sit in for the remainder of the afternoon.
A plethora of sounds and styles. Beatboxing mixed with killer guitar and loop mastery. A one man orchestra. Plays all the songs you love.
Stop in for the pub’s long running Traditional Irish Session each Sunday afternoon beginning around 3:30pm. Many talented local musicians come from WNC to jam away into the night – all on our pub stage! Sunday is a perfect day to enjoy a pint or afternoon Irish coffee! Slaínte!
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/
Howdy Pard’ners
Join Jerri & Christopher for country music, line dancing, and beginner 2 step!
* No Partner needed
>> NO COVER<<
oldtime and bluegrass
Tickets $20 advanced tickets available on eventbrite (if not sold-out, some tickets available at the door)
Come out and sing with us!
The soul funk keys killa comes to Mountain Fly to give us a thankful jam on the back deck! We will have extra heat outside and cold bevs inside. The Po-wagon food truck with be here with a full menu of creole food for your snacking pleasure.
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.
$15 Suggested Donation (no one turned away for lack of funds)
Winter Lights is a spectacular open-air walk-through light show made from over one million lights! Located at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, North Carolina, this year’s event features favorites like the famously tall 50-foot lighted tree and the Quilt Garden, along with enchanting new details designed to delight and surprise. Live Music Nightly!!! Event Information and Tickets
Keeping the Reggae Vibes going through the fall! Rotating Reggae Bands each Sunday!
Bands include:
Dub Kartel
Below the Bassline
Tuff Sol
The LUV Boat
The Sun Sippers
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:
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New Orleans singer-songwriter Julie Odell weaves her visions of folk, poetry, and colourful melodies into a warm and brilliant tapestry.
Sunday nights with a who’s who of the Asheville jam scene. $5-$10 Suggested donation | 21 +
Come on out and enjoy some music with our house DJ. Til 1am on Friday & Saturday
Sunday Karaoke Tonight!
From 10pm-2am!
Dec
2
Mon
Asheville’s music scene is born of age-old traditions, nurtured by a spirit of independence and the muse of the mountain landscape. Here you’ll find our rhythm is proudly rooted in old-time mountain music, but it’s our full spectrum of innovative musicians who truly define our sound. Asheville offers a lively, and perhaps unexpected, experience for the musically-minded traveler.
Through the Bring Back the Heartbeat campaign, IamAVL is partnering with local venues and establishments to offset their costs to get our musicians back to work. Independent Arts and Music is a 501(c)3, so donations can be tax deductible. iamavl.com/music-industry-relief-fund
Our mission is to provide a platform to help expand the reach of Asheville based musicians and artists, to make some great music and art, and to have a great time while doing it.
January 16-19, 2025
Join Bachata and Salsa dancers from all over the world!
Immerse yourself in the rhythmic heartbeat of Latin music at the ultimate Bachata and Salsa Weekend in Asheville, NC! Join us for a vibrant celebration of dance and culture featuring a spectacular lineup of workshops, masterclasses, and social dancing sessions. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just starting out, our expert instructors will guide you through every step, from the sensuous moves of Bachata to the electrifying rhythms of Salsa.
Prepare to be swept away by live music performances and exhilarating concerts, where talented DJs will dance you into the night. Make unforgettable memories on the dance floor with fellow enthusiasts from around the world.
Mark your calendars for a weekend filled with passion, music, and unforgettable moments. Get ready to experience the magic of Latin dance like never before, right here in Asheville, NC!
Event Details and Tickets
Winter Lights is a spectacular open-air walk-through light show made from over one million lights! Located at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, North Carolina, this year’s event features favorites like the famously tall 50-foot lighted tree and the Quilt Garden, along with enchanting new details designed to delight and surprise. Live Music Nightly!!! Event Information and Tickets
pay what you can
Find out who will be playing and calling each week
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Weekly residency with special guests.
12/2 – w/ special guest Jenny Bradley
Real Live Jazz – No Cover
Dec 2 – The CORE
Join us for Monday night karaoke! Show starts at 7, with your host and kj Marc Keller.
Showcase your style and skills at White Horse Live Piano Karaoke!
Hosted by Sam Wharton. Come pick!
MR JIMMY is the solo project of Blues guitarist & vocalist Jim “Ang” Anderson, who has fronted The Chicago Kingsnakes for the past 35 years. Blue Monday at the Joint next door started as a solo Blues show with Mr Jimmy and has evolved into a Jam Session of sorts. Jimmy is joined with different musical cohorts every week.
old-time, country, and swing
The JLloyd MashUp explores different genres of music including Acid Jazz, Funk, Soul, Afro Beat, Reggae, Break Beat, and Latin. Led and curated by Jonathan Lloyd (The Fritz/Dubconscious/Cadillac Jones), the band is made up of some of Asheville’s busiest and hardest working musicians on the scene.
$10. Thank you for the support!!
Mashup Mondays every Monday at One World Brewing West with special guests and different music every week!
Every week we feature different special guests along with new sets of music in various styles with our 7 piece mashup band including Funk, Jazz, Soul, Acid Jazz, Afrobeat, Reggae, Break Beat, and Dance/Groove music!
Pink Mercury joins the night for a full set and then improv curation with the MashUp! Special Guests Jamie Hendrickson on guitar (The Fritz/Electrolust) & Michael Tillis on drums (The Fritz/Fireside Collective) for the night!
Don’t miss this special edition show!
Event starts at 8pm. Live music starts at 8:30pm and going til 11:15ish!
Monday Mashup every Monday at One World West with special guests and different music every week!!
$10
Come on out and enjoy some music with our house DJ. Til 1am on Friday & Saturday
Dec
3
Tue
Winter Lights is a spectacular open-air walk-through light show made from over one million lights! Located at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, North Carolina, this year’s event features favorites like the famously tall 50-foot lighted tree and the Quilt Garden, along with enchanting new details designed to delight and surprise. Live Music Nightly!!! Event Information and Tickets
Asheville Symphony Chorus is delighted to present a beloved Asheville tradition. Join us for our Messiah Sing-Along on Tuesday, December 3 at 7pm at Trinity Episcopal Church in Downtown Asheville. Bring your copy of Handel’s masterpiece, or use one of our copies. No matter what, bring your voice and your energy. $25 tickets
We are deadicated to bringing you all things Grateful Dead and related.
Tuesdays are back baby! Grateful Family Band serving up your favorite Dead tunes.
$5 – $10 Suggested Donation
Family Friendly
See you out there!
Real Live Jazz – No Cover
Every Tuesday, savor experimental Musica Universalis, focused primarily on the group’s original writing and sonic explorations. These aural wayfarers fear no boundary.
Hot Jazz ~ Standards (Great American Songbook) ~ Swing
Come on out and enjoy some music with our house DJ. Til 1am on Friday & Saturday
$10 Suggested Donation at the Door (Cash or Venmo accepted, think tip jar, goes 100% to musicians!)
Dec
4
Wed
Asheville’s music scene is born of age-old traditions, nurtured by a spirit of independence and the muse of the mountain landscape. Here you’ll find our rhythm is proudly rooted in old-time mountain music, but it’s our full spectrum of innovative musicians who truly define our sound. Asheville offers a lively, and perhaps unexpected, experience for the musically-minded traveler.
Through the Bring Back the Heartbeat campaign, IamAVL is partnering with local venues and establishments to offset their costs to get our musicians back to work. Independent Arts and Music is a 501(c)3, so donations can be tax deductible. iamavl.com/music-industry-relief-fund
Our mission is to provide a platform to help expand the reach of Asheville based musicians and artists, to make some great music and art, and to have a great time while doing it.
Asheville Music School Student Rock Bands
A portion of Proceeds Benefits Asheville Music School
Tacotento Mexican Food Truck OPEN
Original one-man-band, american roots, singer songwriter. An American roots musician, Jay has hundreds of original songs in his repertoire. (outside show, weather dependent)
Jam is from 6-9pm. Bear Creek String Bandits, the house band, plays the first hour then the floor is open. Come pick with us! Come out to MRB the first Wednesday of every month for our Bluegrass Jam from 6-9pm! Grab an instrument and join in or just sit back and enjoy!
I’m very happy to have a great lineup of friends joining me for Well Crafted Wednesdays.
11/27 – Chris Cooper & Zack Smith
Winter Lights is a spectacular open-air walk-through light show made from over one million lights! Located at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, North Carolina, this year’s event features favorites like the famously tall 50-foot lighted tree and the Quilt Garden, along with enchanting new details designed to delight and surprise. Live Music Nightly!!! Event Information and Tickets
Monthly Song Swap “in the round” style hosted by Beth Lee with guest songwriters who bring to the stage the highest level of song craft in the best listening room in WNC. Pay What You Can
This week features Wes Collins & Chris Rosser
Will Boyd & Zack Page, directors
Free and open to all!!
7:00 PM
Lipinsky Hall / UNCA Campus
You sing, they dance
21+ // $
He performs original material, and puts his unique spin on classics from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s.
Swing Asheville is BACK!!
Join us for our weekly dance series in our beautiful new home, the Haywood Park Hotel.
Weekly dance is $10 admission and includes:
Free beginner swing dance lesson (7-8 pm)
Social swing dance to DJed music (8-10 pm)
‘Lights Out Asheville’ – a blues/fusion dance hour to top off the night (10-11 pm)
lo-fi pop and rocknroll with Jason Krekel & Craig Kelberg
**NOV 27TH – LOCK , STOCK & TEARDROPS**
**DOORS AT 8PM – $10**
Come on out and enjoy some music with our house DJ. Til 1am on Friday & Saturday
Asheville based band that blends contemporary and traditional bluegrass with a high energy jam style. (Jamgrass)
$5 Donation @ The Door // 21+
Dec
5
Thu
Thursday 12/5 at 8pm
Come ready to experience The Doors like you’ve never seen them before!
With an intoxicating, genre-blending sound, provocative and uncompromising songs, and the mesmerizing power of singer Jim Morrison’s poetry and presence, The Doors had a transformative impact not only on popular music but on popular culture.
This Asheville-based quintet, fronted by the charismatic and electrifying Reggie Headen, features an all-star, highly sought after group of musicians: Jonathan Pearlman (Musical Director and guitarist), Taylor Pierson (keyboards), Zack Page (bass) and Jay Hoots (drums).
“There’s something very daring, dangerous and dark about the Doors’ music. We’ve tried to capture that. We found it challenging to approximate their chemistry and alchemy. I believe that we got it right!” – Jonathan Pearlman
Come for to listen, come for to jam. Bring your banjos, your fiddles, your guitars and basses.
Howdy Pard’ners
Join Jerri & Christopher for country music, line dancing, and beginner 2 step!
* No Partner needed
>> NO COVER<<
Talented Asheville artists/musicians Dani Grace & Miss Dazey are uniting fellow artists for a family in need, their initiative showcases art’s power to foster positive change & solidarity within the community.
Join us & our friends for an evening of community fun!
Free Entry, Donations of winter clothes or funds appreciated
Suggested $5-$10 donation
Winter Lights is a spectacular open-air walk-through light show made from over one million lights! Located at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, North Carolina, this year’s event features favorites like the famously tall 50-foot lighted tree and the Quilt Garden, along with enchanting new details designed to delight and surprise. Live Music Nightly!!! Event Information and Tickets
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