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Sep
4
Mon
Chelsea LaBate (Ten Cent Poetry) is an award winning songwriter based in Asheville and New Smyrna Beach, FL
Twin brothers Andy and Zack Page have been playing music together for over 30 years. Their shared musical experiences and studies result in a unified sound and unusual affinity whenever they share a bandstand.
ADVANCED: $15.00
DAY OF: $18.00
kerosene heights avl emo/punk darlings
Tourneforte, from myrtle Beach, SC make indie / emo
Stress Fractures is an emo-tinged rock band from The Carolinas
Smoke Detector is new wave Emo from Atlanta
DOORS @ 7PM
MUSIC @ 8PM
$12 PRESALE // $15 AT DOOR
Sep
5
Tue
Locals Locals Locals!!! Laughing seed is cooking up something new!! We are having a closing party to celebrate 30 years in Asheville! Please join us after labor day weekend on Tuesday September 5th…. We are closing for 2 weeks for some general maintenance and re-opening with a brand new menu, concept and ideas from all over the world!
Art of House DJs from 1pm-5pm…
Matthew Francis & Jericho
DAY OF: $25.00
ADVANCED: $20.00
Join Juniper Willow for her month long residency every Tuesday night in September. Expect Post-Punk,Goth,Synth and Industrial from special weekly guests:
September 19th- Bad Ties
September 26th- Mordaga
$5 cover
Sep
6
Wed
Who’s Bad power packed tribute to Michael Jackson has ignited crowds on every continent and can only be described as a jaw dropping, musical must see. As the longest running Michael Jackson tribute band, and the only one to predate his untimely passing, Who’s Bad has sold out nearly 50 venues in the United Kingdom including London’s O2 where the King of Pop was slated to end his career.
7:30pm Doors | 8:30pm Show
$25 in advance | $30 day of show Event Details and Tickets
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 all our upcoming music events: here!
Live music performance by local musician singer/songwriter Ashli Rose also known to many for her business The Guitar Witch Repairs.
Matt and Caroline’s Curious Quintet will be jazzin up the dance floor with swing tempos that will keep you moving all night! Rhythm-centric arrangements of hot jazz and swing obscurities from the turn of the century through the late 1940’s.
Hot show alert
all right people, the 9/6 edition of the wellcrafted song series @highlandbrewing features a couple of gifted musicians and songwriters in their respective areas and states.
Kevin Smith (aka Planefolk) will be hosting this week for Matt Smith. We pulled a real banger together for you featuring Asheville legend and former banjoman @townmountain @jessejameslanglais and the one of a kind singer-songwriter and member of the incredible New Orleans based roots rockin band @thedeslondes , @rileydown. Jesse has stepped down from his role in Town Mountain after 17 years with the powerhouse bluegrass unit to focus on new directions and singing his own fantastic tunes. Riley stays busy with the Deslondes who are busy turning people on worldwide to their unique blend of country, rock and Americana. We were lucky to snag him for this edition, and I can’t wait to sit in the round with these two fantastic songwriters. Don’t miss this one folks.
Monte Vista 2023 Summer Music Series…..Local faves the Big Deal Band are playing from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday! Come join us and sing along to all your bluegrass/Americana favorites.
$10
Doors 7 PM // Show 8 PM
Eclectic Songwriter, Robert Kuhn of GALVEZTON, brings the acoustic guitar, analog synthesizer and a bucket of true stories and songs on the road to share with Asheville.
Sep
7
Thu
Salvage Station will host the The 15th Annual Music Video Asheville Awards on Wednesday, September 13th, 2023! Doors open at 5:30PM, and programming kicks off at 6:30PM with live music, followed by the awards ceremony and video screening! This is a General Admission, ALL AGES show. Tickets on sale NOW,($12 ADV/ $15 DOS)! This is a RED CARPET event, so when you show up, be dressed to show out! Event Details and Tickets
We’ll be featuring a number of local musicians playing acoustic sets to get your weekend started right!
Thursday, September 14th @ 6PM: The Caribbean Cowboys Trio
Thursday, September 21st @ 6PM: Old Sap
Thursday, September 28th @ 6PM: Craig St. John
We’re bringing the rhythm and melodies to Isa’s Bistro every Thursday from 6pm to 9pm! 
Join us for a captivating evening of live local music that will set the perfect ambiance for your dining experience!
DZ3 features David Zoll, Ben Bjorlie, Michael Hynes.
David Zoll grew up on Long Island, NY with a steady diet of doo-wop, Motown and classic R and B from local oldies radio, Willie Nelson, Simon and Garfunkel, and the Everly Brothers from his parents, and Brian Setzer, the Ramones and Black Sabbath from his brother. Later on with stints in upstate NY and Florida, and a first serious study of the guitar, he was influenced by everything from the finger-style guitar of Chet Atkins, the classic dub of Lee Perry, and the complete buffoonery of Frank Zappa. David moved to the Asheville NC area in the summer of 2006, and with the support of his family, friends, and beautiful wife, released his first self-titled EP in the spring of 2011.
Outdoor taproom opens at 4PM with music from 6:30-9PM
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 2023 schedule: here!
We’re bringing back our Wings & Strings Summer Series at our Sweeten Creek location!
Enjoy live music on the patio Thursday while you sip and savor all your Rocky’s favorites.
September 7 – Peggy Ratusz & Kelly Jones
We’ve got the best afterparty EVER for the Chow Chow Opening Party happening at Salvage Station this Thursday!
Get your dancing shoes on and join us as Electro Lust takes the stage starting at 7:00PM.
Tickets are FREE for Chow Chow Opening Party Ticket holders and $10 for anyone who wants to join the fun after the culinary event comes to an end.
This band features Grammy Award winning artists and members of Asheville bands: Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band, The Fritz, and Empire Strikes Brass.
Jake Burns (Rockstead) and Jason Hazinski (TreeHouse!, Chalwa) team up together for night of music at One World Brewing in West Asheville, NC on Thursday September 7th!
Come enjoy a night of original music, reggae, rock, folk, live loop jams and more!
Free show from 7pm – 10pm
Come out and join us on September 7 as we tear up the dance floor with Matt and Caroline’s Curious Quintet at our weekly location- Alley Cat Social Club!!
Lesson: 7-8
Live Band: 8-10
$15 cover includes a free beginner lesson!!
Matt and Caroline’s Curious Quintet will be jazzin up the dance floor with swing tempos that will keep you moving all night!
GRAMMY Award-winning artist Aoife O’Donovan operates in a thrilling musical world beyond genre. Deemed “a vocalist of unerring instinct” by The New York Times, she has released three critically-acclaimed and boundary-blurring solo albums including her most recent record, 2022’s boldly orchestrated and literarily crafted Age Of Apathy.
$39.50
Ben Krakauer, Julian Pinelli, and Kevin Kehrberg are virtuoso instrumentalists who play original and traditional music for banjo, fiddle, and bass. All three are rooted in bluegrass, jazz, old-time, and new acoustic music, and have recorded with string luminaries including David Grisman, Peter Rowan, Molly Tuttle, and Rayna Gellert. $18
DAY OF: $25.00
ADVANCED: $22.00
Coven Collaborations presents
A $uicideBoy$ tribute show
Whole Lotta Grey
A night all about $uicideboy$ and their music,
Filled with local rappers paying tribute and dancers performing to the $uicideboy$ music.
September 7th at The Odd, Asheville NC
Doors at 8pm, Shows at 9pm
18+ $15
Come rock out with Patrick Mawn as he kicks off his Hub Of Humanity Album Tour at Asheville’s oldest bar, The Burger Bar!
Sep
8
Fri
Who’s Bad power packed tribute to Michael Jackson has ignited crowds on every continent and can only be described as a jaw dropping, musical must see. As the longest running Michael Jackson tribute band, and the only one to predate his untimely passing, Who’s Bad has sold out nearly 50 venues in the United Kingdom including London’s O2 where the King of Pop was slated to end his career.
7:30pm Doors | 8:30pm Show
$25 in advance | $30 day of show Event Details and Tickets
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 all our upcoming music events: here!
Ginnie Waite has been singing her songs for over 40 years-songs about life. Songs of hope.of blackfoot descent, her songs resonate with spirit that has guided her steps.
New Belgium in partnership with WTF Week (Women to the Front) presents The Maggie Valley Band!
Based in a small town of North Carolina, The Maggie Valley Band brings sister-sister harmonies to a mix of indie and folk rock. TMVB comes together to produce a sound affectionately referred to as “Dark Appalachian”.
The Roaring Lions have been using trumpet, voice, and other instruments to render traditional jazz and some modern pieces into eloquent and lively parlor jazz in Asheville for more than a decade. Leader Jerome Widenhouse plays the cornet and has made a recent goal to be able to sing something in every romance language.
Laura brings multi-instrumentalism to a new level! You will be enthralled when you see this lovely lady rappin’ on a suitcase kick drum with one foot and tappin’ on a tambourine with the other; all the while, hands on her guitar and mouth on her harp. On top of that, Laura then adds sweet sugary vocals to her acoustic Folk-Grass mix while giving energy and presence to capture your attention.
Listen to live music on the back deck with local musicians Jack & George! Enjoy a cold craft brew or local soda, a bite to eat from wood-fired food truck SMOKE BLK MTN, and beautiful mountain views!
Nick Peters, a member of the Asheville Songwriters Association and Steve Erickson, of the acoustic duo Medium Gauge will be performing live.
DAY OF: $12.00
ADVANCED: $10.00
Wife Island is a washed out dream of a folk rock duo. Based out of Asheville North Carolina, their songs range from story-telling ballads to up-beat stomping acoustic rock songs. A healthy mixture of old country, jazz, and their own wily indie spice mixture, they make an impressive amount of sound for two people, and can fit almost anywhere.
If you’re a fan of improvisational funk and soul, this is a show you won’t want to miss.
The Mike Rhodes Fellowship is a collective, creative endeavor curated by drummer Mike Rhodes that features a different lineup of Asheville’s most talented musicians each performance. The search for spontaneous creativity within the chemistry of each group to find the place in the middle of the compass where north, south, east, and west become one and magic happens.
Outdoor taproom opens at 4PM with music from 6:30-9PM
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 2023 schedule: here!
STS9 will be performing LIVE on the Outdoor Stage at Salvage Station on Friday, September 8th and Saturday, September 9th , 2023 for their end of summer event, LAND OF THE SKY!! Doors open at 6:30PM and the music starts at 7:30PM. From $44.50 +
With an ethos rooted in exploration, STS9 has been a sonic pioneer for two decades. Using electronic and acoustic means, the instrumental five-piece channels the primordial and celestial, producing a cutting-edge sound that has forged a path for multiple generations of electronic dance music. Seamlessly integrating their exploratory and improvisation-based music with a fully
immersive light show, each performance is a transcendent celebration of humanity.
A variety show of Americana roots and driving grooves, Bottleneck Jett gives you a little of everything from rock, blues, honky-tonk, and funk.
This new Asheville-based musical collective of seasoned musicians features blazing slide guitar, slick piano, vocal harmonies, and a pocket rhythm section accompanying original songwriting. See members of Pyletribe, Scratchdog Stringband, and Pronounced Heroes come together to create a dynamic sound that feels familiar and sends you home with your toes still tapping. $8 cover
Eric Barker will be playing country and classic covers.
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.
Doors: 6:00 PM
Show: 7:00 PM
ADVANCED: $10.00 at The Grey Eagle Box Office
DAY OF: $12.00
NJ/NYC based Americana-rockers
Joseph is a prolific and accomplished songwriter, writing hits for Widespread Panic and releasing 30 albums in his 30+ year career; as a solo artist, with the Jackmormons, supergroup Stockholm Syndrome, his burning two-piece The Denmark Veseys, or originally, with his beloved 80s cult band, Little Women. More on Jerry: here!
7PM
$15 + Tickets!
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
Come grab a couple beers and a pretzel with us during our Twisted Fridays, 7pm-9pm every week with local live music!
PAUL THORN
Show: 8pm | Doors: 7pm
$25 – $35
A Benefit Show For Geddi Monroe
*Proceeds to go towards Transgender Care.
Live Music From:
Powder Horns
Socialist Anxiety
Bad Ties
Ever After – Asheville
Doors 8 PM // Show 9 PM
$10 Suggested // N.O.T.A.F.L.O.F
Got another killer punk show coming up with 3 awesome Asheville local bands.
Bellizia –> banjo powered punkgrass
The Bad Sleepers –> punk-n-roll
Colossal Human Failure –> punk rock grit
21+, donations encouraged, a good time expected
The Build is the latest electronic musical project by Tony Willingham. Though his original music spans many different genres this project in particular has heavy roots in 80 synth wave, hip hop, electronic, drone and experimental.
Hosted by Ramin Neshan (Asheville’s own In Plain Site and Ramin & Friends)
11:30PM (Doors: 11PM) // Tickets: $10 // 21+
Sep
9
Sat
Kind of a Big Dill PickleFest is happening TODAY! :: Pickles, pickle beers, pickle games, pickle everything! ::
Stoked to have @fermenti.foods, @djspickles, @silas_sauce, and @picklebitchavl. :: Our neighbors at @haywoodcommon have sourced some goodies from them and put together a killer charcuterie board too! ::
Pickle beers will be flowing! :: @chris_felinski will be keeping the vibes just right! :: We will see you here! ::
Pianist Lura Johnson makes her AmiciMusic debut performing with Daniel Weiser in this exciting ballet of twenty fingers on a single piano. You won’t want to miss this “fantastic” and most “rhapsodic” concert!
Join us for a thrilling four-hand program featuring
- the powerful F Minor Fantasy by Schubert,
- a fun Fantasy on themes from “Carmen”,
- Liszt’s virtuosic Hungarian Rhapsody no. 2, and
- an amazing arrangement of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue.
$20
Asheville singer-songwriter Elise Eden teams up to perform covers and originals. You can expect to hear familiar tunes from 60’s soul hits to 80’s/90’s pop and rock. Their original tunes include echoes of many genres including blues, country, and indie folk.
This Saturday (9/9), you’re invited to join us for a momentous occasion: Outsider is turning 1! We’re unleashing a rare favorite to celebrate, Pub Ale, an @eluviumbrewing collab brew.
@boyhowdyburgers will be in the house slinging burgers, @axemobileavl will be out back slinging axes, and @dj.malintzin & @lakesolace will be slinging tracks from 6-8.
It’s going to be an absolute banger Outsider Style, because ON TOP OF ALL THAT we’ll be brewing our Festbier… live.
ADVANCED: $12.00
DAY OF: $15.00
Janx Spirit
Faux Skater
The Deathbots
Tiny TVs
Bonny Dagger
PINKEYE
The Silver Travis Band of Spartanburg is a little bit country, a little bit Americana and a lot of Southern rock and blues. Writing and performing their own music is their first love. Come rock out while enjoying great food, beer and CIDER!
STS9 will be performing LIVE on the Outdoor Stage at Salvage Station on Friday, September 8th and Saturday, September 9th , 2023 for their end of summer event, LAND OF THE SKY!! Doors open at 6:30PM and the music starts at 7:30PM. From $44.50 +
With an ethos rooted in exploration, STS9 has been a sonic pioneer for two decades. Using electronic and acoustic means, the instrumental five-piece channels the primordial and celestial, producing a cutting-edge sound that has forged a path for multiple generations of electronic dance music. Seamlessly integrating their exploratory and improvisation-based music with a fully
immersive light show, each performance is a transcendent celebration of humanity.
Detective Blind is a 3-sister indie rock band, composed of Montgomery (guitar/vox), Andersen (drums), and Kittredge (bass). After performing as a cover band for a couple of years, they are now recording own own music.
FIRST AID KIT – PALOMINO TOUR
with Special Guest Courtney Marie Andrews
From 39.50 +
Join us in the taproom for a cider every Saturday night for our Summer Sounds Music Series!
Join Ray LaMontagne and his trio this fall for a special edition of the Just Passing Through tour. Tickets are sold out.
Drummer Rick Dilling and his 14-piece big band TIME CHECK are bringing the music of the world’s greatest drummer, Buddy Rich, to White Horse Black Mountain. $20
Show: 8pm | Doors: 7pm
$25 – $30
Celebrate our 6th Anniversary and our new full bar! Vinyl DJ sets starting at 9 and $1 off all drinks all day!
“Bring Out Yer Dead” is a Raleigh, North Carolina-based tribute band recreating the Grateful Dead’s iconic live concerts with unparalleled authenticity. Formed in 2019 in the state capitol of Raleigh, the band comprises some of the area’s most talented musicians dedicated to channeling the spirit of the Dead’s live performances. $12/$15 DOS
Featuring:
—-> DJ ERIK MATTOX
—-> DJ MOJAV
DOORS 9PM
COVER $5
Reggie And KeeFunk is a new band featuring local favorite Reggie Headen blending the sounds of classic R&B, the spontaneity of jazz, the grit of rock and the conviction of soul all woven together by bass groves and deep funk.
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
Son Little, is praised by American Songwriter as “one of the best songwriters working today.” Blending elements of acoustic blues, vintage soul, and conscious hip-hop into a mixture that’s expressive yet deeply personal, Son Little is the alias of Aaron Livingston, a singer, instrumentalist, and songwriter who divides his time between his own music and collaborations with others. Little has toured , headlining club dates and opening for acts as diverse as Mumford & Sons, Shakey Graves, and Kelis.
2022 NewSong Music winner Ac Sapphire will open for Son Little. Whether solo or full band, AC Sapphire’s powerful voice fills a room. Her songwriting chops make instant fans of first time listeners and keep her following coming back. A particularly gifted singer, AC also has a lifetime of performing experience that began in her early teens. Her latest album Desert Car released on American Standard Time Records is a stunning, shimmering collection of electric rock songs served as nostalgic souvenirs.
Show: 9PM (Doors: 8PM)
GA Tickets: $25 Event Information and Tickets
“The South American rock group known as Zeta (originally from Venezuela, now based in the
United States). Experimenting thoroughly with musical elements that anyone who grew up around Latin American culture will have engrained in their psyche such as calypso, cumbia, salsa, bossa nova and the distinct afro-Caribbean rhythms among other sounds that have left a cultural imprint that represent the places where the musicians grew up and formed their musical identities.”
Doors at 8pm at Lazy Diamond
4 Woodfin St, Asheville, NC 28801
$10
In Plain Sight work within the realm of house music, bringing their own passions and experiences to their production and live sets for a stirring sonic result. 21 +
Surf monsters Daikaiju return to Shakeys to wreak havoc once more!
Showtime 10pm
$15
Sep
10
Sun
WTF is a music festival established to celebrate the women of Asheville, NC. This event in its 2nd year will be held at New Belgium Brewing on September 17th 2023. It is a family friendly event and free to the public. WTF Week will occur September 10-16th at venues across Asheville, highlighting female musicians. https://womentothefrontmusicfestival.com/
Come join us! The Gin Mill Pickers are Randy Sarton and Eric Ellis. 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!
Join us for Bike Night THIS SUNDAY!!! Acoustic show with Jon Cox & Ginnie McAfee!
Salvage Station is honored to host the Celebration of Life for Blais Bellenoit on Sunday, Sept. 10. $10 entry, live on the indoor stage, all ages are welcome, and parking is free. Proceeds from this event go to supporting the family with final costs.
• 3-5 p.m. – Memorial Service for family and friends.
• 5-7 p.m. – Art Showcase with works by Blais and merch for sale.
• 7-9 p.m. – Live Music from JLloyd Mashup with special guests playing some of Blais’s favorite songs, and a performance of a song written by Blais.
WTF Week is a celebration of the women who make the Asheville music scene so special. Starting on September 10th, we have partnered with venues across town to put an intentional focus on female musicians for a full week. The week will culminate with the WTF festival on September 17th at New Belgium Brewing.
Kathryn O’Shea, Keturah Allgood, and Ashli Rose are 3 powerful singers songwriters musicians and women. They are the perfect way to kick off your WTF Week.
EarthCry Live featuring Mike Healy finally comes home to Asheville! EarthCry Live is Anthony from Papadosio’s solo electronic project featuring Papadosio’s Mike Healy’s wild and energetic live drums! This will be a rad evening of music featuring the sonic stylings of Push/Pull, Function One sound, and a slew of live electronic musicians from far and wide. $18 +
Asheville DSA Presents A Fundraiser for the Carolina Abortion Fund
Doors 7 PM // Show 8 PM
$10 at Door or Become a CAF sustainer for $5/mo
Hip Hop Showcase w/ DJ @grimmjoi @peter.the.poet @young_quintin_ @jessi_slaught3r
9pm
HIROW LIVE @ The Burger Bar w/ support from:
VVITCHBOY
PAC “O.J”
J VIXEN
Sept. 10th
9PM // 21+ // $10 donation encouraged
Sep
11
Mon
Salvage Station will host the The 15th Annual Music Video Asheville Awards on Wednesday, September 13th, 2023! Doors open at 5:30PM, and programming kicks off at 6:30PM with live music, followed by the awards ceremony and video screening! This is a General Admission, ALL AGES show. Tickets on sale NOW,($12 ADV/ $15 DOS)! This is a RED CARPET event, so when you show up, be dressed to show out! Event Details and Tickets
WTF is a music festival established to celebrate the women of Asheville, NC. This event in its 2nd year will be held at New Belgium Brewing on September 17th 2023. It is a family friendly event and free to the public. WTF Week will occur September 10-16th at venues across Asheville, highlighting female musicians. https://womentothefrontmusicfestival.com/
Join us on Monday, September 11, 5 p.m., for a special appearance, album signing, and listening party with Steep Canyon Rangers. The band’s new album, Morning Shift, is due out September 8, and the LP was proudly pressed at Citizen Vinyl.
The listening party is free to attend and open to the public. No tickets are needed, but come early for mocktails, cocktails, and coffee drinks at Session.
For the in-store event, each band member will pick a song from the record to talk about. Morning Shift is the Rangers 14th studio album.
Rock n roll roots fuse his music with a fantastic raw energy, even as he leans into the imagery and storytelling of American Roots music. After an epic cross-county journey that involved a dog, a camper full of guitars, and an adventurous family, Price settled into the rich musical traditions of Western North Carolina, where he helped found The Greybirds, who were noted for their lyrical songwriting and rich, vibey instrumentation.
Nine women, three men, two nights of jazz.
Monday 9/11 and Tuesday 9/12 from 7-11pm.
Presented by Little Jumbo featuring local women in partnership with WTF Music Festival
NO COVER
Come join us in support of the Maui fire relief efforts. The evening will feature traditional Hawaiian steel guitar music with Billy Cardine and CarolinAloha!
Also on the bill will be The Billy Sea, Free Planet Radio, Mary Lucey, Anya Hinkle, River Guerguerian, Chris Rosser, David Newman, Jake Wolf, Bill Bares, and special guests TBA.
From $20 Event Information and Tickets
ADVANCED: $15.00
DAY OF: $18.00
