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Musicians this week are the Asheville Junction Band! It’s music to groove on or dance to while shopping for local goods!
Music to groove to while shopping for local goods.
Grand opening of out coffee shop on wheels Saturday the 9th!
Music: Peggy Ratusz & Daddy Longlegs, Isaac Hadden, Celestial Dreamers (Silent Disco), Twen
Access Pass $12.37 adv.
Enjoy live music from local musicians in the Atrium of the Grove Arcade each Saturday & Sunday from 12-3pm!
Join us for RADfest 1.0 for a weekend of art, resilience, and community as we celebrate the soft reopening of Asheville’s River Arts District.
During the soft opening, visit open studios and galleries along Roberts St, Artful Way, Clingman Ave, and upper Depot St. Shop directly from displaced RAD artists set up in the Pinegate Renewables parking lot at 130 Roberts St. The event will feature food trucks and live music as we come together to rebuild and revitalize our beloved River Arts District.
To donate to the RADA Flood Relief Fund, please visit www.riverartsdistrict.com/donate
BBQ will be by suggested donation however no one will be turned away. We encourage those able to “pay it forward” and purchase donations for others. Any unused meals and proceeds will be collected and donated to Beloved Asheville.
cover songs of all genres and decades
americana singer-songwriter
My Magnificent Nemesis, which features Chuck Lichtenberger, James Kylen, Asher Hill and Alex Travers. MMN promises a tour de force of mostly original compositions with intricately orchestrated sections offset by soaring improvisations.
If you like rock, we sound like a jazz band. If you like jazz we sound like a rock band. Soaring intensity mixed with moments of humor.
This Saturday, Nov 9th from 2-5 PM, we’re serving up smoked or raw oysters, cold beers, wine and negronis on The Market Place patio! Featuring live beats from DJ Nex Millen.
Really looking forward to blessing our community and our friends with some incredible musicians this weekend!
Enjoy authentic Blues music from Mr Jimmy.
Nobody’s Darling String Band is a group of five ladies who are seasoned Old Time musicians, that play lively Mountain Music every Saturday from 4 to 6 at Jack of the Wood. A fiddle, guitars, standup bass and banjo uke round out this engaging and energetic group, playing in the traditional style of Appalachian roots music.
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/
No cover! Please note that this is not an open Jam
Join us tonight for lively evening of Blues/Folk music with singer/songwriter and instrumental performer, Stevie Lee Combs!
This is a donation-based festival, with 100% of the proceeds at the door benefitting Lamplight AVL and their efforts to support Asheville area artists in the aftermath of Helene.
Live at the Community Center. Zack on Bass with Bill Bares on keys & Kass Blount on vocals performing a selection of light jazz and bosa nova standards.
Don’t miss Parker Zelter and Friends bring High Energy Americana/Bluegrass Jams to the stage at The Mule.
Original American Blues Roots and Soul Musician From The Mountains Of North Carolina!
power trio, rock and roll
Band of the Sky edition w/ Mike Barnes, Ritchie Tipton and Jeff Anders & special guests. Playing Led Zeppelin, Marshall Tucker classic rock covers along with their originals! No cover, just come out and enjoy some great food, great beer, and great music.
Join us for great food, fun and bluegrass music.
Join us this Saturday, for a night that benefits the Swannanoa Valley. All are welcome. Donations are encouraged, and will be put into that community
Live music every Saturday night. Large dance floor. Country music with a little bluegrass in the mix. Good clean fun in an alcohol free environment.
The innovative “klezgrass” music of Zoe & Cloyd springs from the rich traditions and complementary styles of fiddler/vocalist Natalya Zoe Weinstein and multi-instrumentalist/vocalist John Cloyd Miller. They delight audiences of all ages with soaring harmonies and heartfelt songwriting, seamlessly combining original bluegrass, klezmer, old-time and folk with sincerity and zeal.
Pay What You Can
MND’s Waltz/Contra Night Weekend Dance Series with a separate Waltz and Contra Dance!
THE BEST “WORST KARAOKE” IN ASHEVILLE!!
Sing ’til you die every Saturday at Asheville’s oldest bar and #1 Dive!!
Fancy Marie is the lead singer of the alt-country and honky tonk band Fancy and the Gentlemen.
Show start 8pm. FREE, please tip the bands.
Boot-Scootin’ Country • $10 COVER AT DOOR
Give me ‘mo Motown! · BLUES · ROCK & ROLL · SOUL! Playing Classic Soul and Blues favorites. $10 cover at the door.
A night of hard techno.
Drop in early for dinner and join “Mr. Soul Motion’s Supper Club”, where the smooth and sweet stuff gets played! Once the diners clear out, the tables move, the volume goes up, the lights go down, and the dance party is on!
JOE MEDWICK & MONKEY BUTT MUSIC PRESENTS: FOR THE LOVE OF LEVON & LOWELL!
Music Of The Band and Little Feat and the songs that they loved!
$10 @ the door
Saturday at Asheville Music Hall! Donation based entry to benefit local nonprofits helping with Helene relief!
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Join us for the Raphael Graves Trio at Shiloh & Gaines. Graves is the lead vocalist for LAZRLUVR (recently awarded #1 overall band in WNC in the MountainXPress). Trio show Featuring Jack Mascari shredding on guitar and Zack Page holding down the low end on bass!!!!
Shiloh & Gaines – Your neighborhood bar……no matter where you live.
Coffee ~ Spirits ~ Pool ~ Darts ~ Live Music ~ Dog Friendly ~ Karaoke ~ Open Mic Night & More! Find our music schedule and more at shilohandgaines.com
We all need a good punk show and our pals Tiny TVs (feral garage punk) are coming through with Comedic Death (frigid doom punk) and Greenville punks Superdeath! $10 suggested donation
Suggested $5-$10 Donation @ The Door // 21+
We hope you enjoy our guide to the Asheville area’s dynamic music scene.
If we somehow help to brighten up your day, please consider a $5 donation to help support our efforts in providing the area’s most complete local music calendar.
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Wednesday, November 13 | 7pm Show |
Nate Smith, a modern day legend on the drums, will be joined by Jason Lindner and Tim Lefabvre in the High Gravity Room. Nate Smith is a drummer, composer, & producer from Chesapeake, Virginia. His visceral, instinctive, and deep-rooted style of drumming has led to three GRAMMY® nominations and work with esteemed artists, including: Pat Metheny, Dave Holland, Brittany Howard, Van Hunt, The Fearless Flyers, Norah Jones, and Somi. Smith fuses his original compositions with an eclectic mix of music, including everything from jazz to R&B to hip-hop to pop.
King Garbage is the result of a 16-year friendship and collaboration between Zach Cooper and Vic Dimotsis. As Grammy- Nominated Producers, KG channel classic soul music through a funky lens on their acclaimed debut album Make it Sweat and production collaborations with The Weeknd, SZA, Travis Scott, Ellie Goulding, Ricky Reed, and Jon Batiste.
The view from our tree-lined brewery is something special no matter the season. Cool down in the Taproom with a farm-fresh salad and small plates, or soak in the sun on our Back Porch with a beer and a snack. Check out our upcoming events and more! click here
drum and bass
Multiple DJ’s
by donation
Music: Drayton & The Dreamboats, Meschiya Lake, Phuncle Sam
Access Pass $10.00
A benefit supporting relief for Hurricane Helene. Support some really great causes, and for crying out loud… EAT SOME OF THE BEST BBQ YOUVE EVER HAD! Diamond River band plays from 2-4 . Generously donated by ECE entertainment
$20 suggested donation
Folk, Folk Rock, Americana
musician friends, feel free to drop by and plug in during Day 2 of RAD soft opening.
Join us for RADfest 1.0 for a weekend of art, resilience, and community as we celebrate the soft reopening of Asheville’s River Arts District.
During the soft opening, visit open studios and galleries along Roberts St, Artful Way, Clingman Ave, and upper Depot St. Shop directly from displaced RAD artists set up in the Pinegate Renewables parking lot at 130 Roberts St. The event will feature food trucks and live music as we come together to rebuild and revitalize our beloved River Arts District.
To donate to the RADA Flood Relief Fund, please visit www.riverartsdistrict.com/donate
This Asheville, N.C. based duo delivers an eclectic blend of “Retro-fitted Folk/Rag”, Americana & Piedmont Blues music. Semi-unplugged fingerpicks and guitar licks!
Folk/Americana/Singer-Songwriter
Come listen to the gentle looping tunes of Marc Keller. Unwind and sing along as live music fills the air.
Purple is an instrumental quartet playing tunes from the pop, jazz, soul, and funk idioms. Featuring JC Mears, Matt Pike, Jacob Bruner & Spiro Nicolopoulos.
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.
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/
Really looking forward to blessing our community and our friends with some incredible musicians this weekend!
Country/Honky Tonk
Sunday T-dance! Grab friends, share the event news and join us for the WNC LGBTQ+ tradition!
Come out and sing with us!
A groovy blend of funky roots and bluesy Americana.
Blue Mountain Mischief brings you a fall brawl featuring the black metal baddies in Necrogasm, the power house players in Chaos Among Cattle, the succulent sinners in Bleedseason, and the corn bread fed fellows in My Name is Ned.
Bluegrass
Dedicated to advancing and preserving the big band jazz tradition, the 17-piece Asheville Jazz Orchestra is western North Carolina’s premier big band. Whether they are playing a swing dance, club date, or formal concert, the AJO is the hardest swinging band in Asheville.
Pay What You Can
Happy Sunday Asheville! Open mic tonight from 8- close signups start at 7pm!
From $30 – $35 +
The Ritualists are heading back to Asheville with their glam garage and playing with the dynamic Puppy and the Dogs and glam punks The East Ritual!
From $10
Come on out and enjoy some music with our house DJ. Til 1am on Friday & Saturday
We hope you enjoy our guide to the Asheville area’s dynamic music scene.
If we somehow help to brighten up your day, please consider a $5 donation to help support our efforts in providing the area’s most complete local music calendar.
Last 4 digits – 3383
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Curated open mic night featuring some of Asheville’s finest pickers and crooners.
The Musicians in the Round is an open mic/in the round that takes place at Catawba Brewing Tasting Room on the South Slope in Asheville, NC. Our first round was on March 9th, 2015 and they just keep getting better.