Music Calendar

Melissa McKinney is a blues and soul vocalist, musician, and songwriter living in Asheville. Melissa’s music is triumphant and a testament to the strength of overcoming a lifetime of hurdles which you hear in every lyric. Joined each week by special guests TBA.

Join us for a night of holiday music, lights, beer, and more beginning at 5:30PM with the release of our brand new Eggnog Barrel-aged Imperial Stout!
From 6:30-7:30PM Blaine and Christina Russell will perform holiday tunes on the stage in Firefly Field.
At 7:15 we’ll light up our tree and the rest of Firefly Field to make way for a visit from Santa Clause!

Singer/songwriter Ryan O’Keefe will be with us. Ryan is known around town as a member of the band River Whyless. You’ll often hear their popular folk tunes on the waves of WNCW.

The Blushin’ Roulettes! They deliver old-time tunes with a modern twist.

A special evening of jazz inside the All Souls Cathedral with Dr. Bill Bares, Zack Page, and Allen Hall!

Join the Asheville Choral Society for our annual celebration of the season in song. With 130 singers, organ, and brass quintet, do not miss this special holiday event. With John Rutter’s Gloria as our musical centerpiece, enjoy traditional classics, new takes on the holidays, and a community wish for peace.

Adult Tickets | $25 Student Tickets | $15 Event Information and Tickets

Floating Action, the ongoing musical masterwork of North Carolina’s Seth Kauffman, defies easy categorization. Kauffman’s heady lo-fi synthesis of folk, surf, blues, funk, and other world (or otherworldly) influences, has yielded a rich back catalog, one worthy of far more attention than it typically garners.

With Shabang, out via ANTI-, comes the debut album from Scott McMicken and THE EVER-EXPANDING, and he’s made some of his freest and most adventurous music yet: a wonderfully collaborative collection of songs that feel lived in and true, fusing a broad range of influences from rock, folk, and country to jazz and world music.

Doors 7PM || Show 8PM

$20.94 advance Event Details and Tickets

None shall perish. The Eulogy has been written. It has taken many months and many talented minds in and around Burial to get here, but we now have shows at our Buxton Avenue music venue in Asheville’s South Slope, affectionately named, ‘Eulogy’. Check out all of our future offerings at eulogyavl.com

She flows in and out of folk, soul, Americana and rock n roll, smoothing it all together with a rich, buttery voice, nimble fingers on a red Telecaster Thin Line, and a tambourine on her boot.

– ALL AGES
– SEATED SHOW
– PREMIUM SEATING AVAILABLE

“Capps is a compelling and dramatic performer – you can’t take your eyes off of him nor stop being fully engaged with his performance – with his fantastic lyrics, his awkwardly delicious sinewy long frame that seems barely contained by his chair or even the stage, and his long, loose blond locks whipping all over. Each song builds musically and lyrically, and one scarcely knows whether to hang on to the story, the frenzy of guitars or just the simple passion in the song.

And then there is the brilliance of Hughes on electric guitar taking each and every song to the next realm. Capps gives Hughes plenty of room to build a mood and stretch out a song, frequently just sitting next to him and gazing admiringly as the crowd oohs in awe. Capps has shared the stage with many over his 25-year career, but none takes his songs and performance to the level that Hughes does.” – Nancy Lasher and Jordan Hamowy, Glide Magazine

Tickets from $20 + Event Information and Tickets

Garage /Punk/Blues $10 +

No Wave, IDM, & Dark Electronic Rock

All roads lead to Asheville this Friday night!! First Fridays @blackwallstreetavl The A Band! DJ Twan! Drinks and food trucks on deck! Call your crew and pull up! RNB 30 +

Hailing from the Piedmont region of North Carolina, the brothers are known for a sound rooted in old-time country and country blues, with close harmonies and blues harmonica blending with aspects of vaudeville, ragtime and jazz. $5 cover

$10

Eli Kahn-Thommy Knoles-Logan Jayne

In the spirit of caroling and sharing holiday cheer, over two dozen roving Dickens-themed acts will be performing throughout Historic Biltmore Village, including the chestnut roaster, as well as dance groups, instrumental acts, bubble makers, mimes, jugglers, etc… Performers will be entirely outdoors, performing for the general public around the Village and on the Village Green stage on Friday, December 1, and on Saturday, December 2.

The magic and charm of Historic Biltmore Village, filled with dickens carolers and lit with holiday lights after dark, is truly unparalleled. As in years past, a fully decorated 15+ foot Christmas Tree will be lit on the Village Green (adjacent to the intersection of Boston Way/Kitchin Place/Biltmore Plaza). We invite everyone to come and visit, warm their heart, and get into the holiday spirit.

Kick off the Holiday Season with the annual Weaverville Holiday Parade!

Tasting room open 11-6
Wassail and Wine
Carols 2-5
Tacky Sweater Contest 4:30
Ornament decorating and trimming the tree 11-4

Join the Asheville Choral Society for our annual celebration of the season in song. With 130 singers, organ, and brass quintet, do not miss this special holiday event. With John Rutter’s Gloria as our musical centerpiece, enjoy traditional classics, new takes on the holidays, and a community wish for peace.

Adult Tickets | $25 Student Tickets | $15 Event Information and Tickets

Playing covers from rock and pop to country and Americana, they’ve got a little something for everybody.

Ryan is an Asheville-based singer/songwriter whose roots in rock n roll and western North Carolina music traditions lend to his unique acoustic meets electric style.

White Horse is hosting a community-wide Carol Sing immediately following the Black Mountain Christmas Parade on Sat Dec 2nd. The parade begins at 4pm so plan on coming over to White Horse as soon as the parade ends.

Cathedral Evening Concert inside the All Souls Cathedral 7-9pm which includes the Cathedral Chorus and the Cathedral Girls’ Chorus.

From $35 +

$5-$10

Their sound together captivates listeners through intricate and interactive dynamics between the banjo and the fiddle. They are individually recognized as leaders in the young generation of roots musicians, de Groot being known for intricate clawhammer banjo work with Bruce Molsky, and Hargreaves bringing powerhouse fiddling to the stage with Laurie Lewis and David Rawlings.

$

DAY OF: $23.00
ADVANCED: $20.00

$35 +

Cover $10
Doors 8PM
21+ ONLY
PUNK SHOW

heavy metal and instrumental doom! $10

$10 +

Mama & The Ruckus is a Blues & Soul band from Asheville, NC fronted by powerhouse vocalist Melissa McKinney. They recently won the honor through the Piedmont Blues Society to compete at the International Blues Competition in Memphis, TN. With influences from Muddy Waters, Big Mama Thorton, Allman Brothers, and Charles Bradley, you can anticipate music that will take you on a ride through all your emotions.

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

Fairview Handmade Market at Turgua Brewing.  30 Local Vendors. Music (2-4), food and Food Drive. Come visit the largest handmade market in Fairview, the perfect place for your Holiday gift shopping.

Two bluegrass legends team up for an unforgettable performance!

Music. Art. Vendors. Food. Drinks
Join us December 3rd for a day of music and amazing vendors. We have curated some of our favorite local musicians and artists and put together this mini-festival to kick off this winter of events!
Music:
Watkins (3-4)
Zack Kardon (4:15-5:15)
Random Animals (5:30-6:30)

Doors 2PM. Music 3-6:30PM. $10

Her musical stylings reflect her southern roots, with plenty of twang, a big heartfelt voice, and a sweet pop influence. She likes to incorporate her love of mythology and folk tales into her songwriting, telling timeless stories with a fresh, fun spin.

SUNN O)))
Jesse Sykes w/ Phil Wandscher & & Bill Herzog
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 03
Show: 8pm | Doors: 7pm
$35 – $40

Start the holiday season with the Asheville Symphony Youth Orchestra’s winter program featuring Overture Strings, Divertimento Strings, Sinfonia Strings, Concert Orchestra, Youth Philharmonic Orchestra, & Percussion Ensembles.

All tickets are $10 General Admission. Admission is free for those children aged 18 and younger. All patrons must have a ticket for entry. Event Information and Tickets

CAROLINA CELTIC, is a monthly concert series which showcases Irish and Scottish musical traditions and often explores their commonality with the Appalachian ballads and stories of the Carolina mountains..

Tonight is the annual Carolina Celtic Christmas Show. Always a popular event with our audiences and a great way to get into the holiday spirit. $25/$28 DOS

Doors open at 5:45pm

Catered BBQ meal at 6pm

Live, local, bluegrass entertainment from 6:45-8:15pm

Open to the public

Tickets are $45 / person Event Information and Tickets

Asheville Singers Concert

Dr. Melodie Galloway, director
Tuesday, December 5
7:00 pm
Lipinsky Hall Lobby/UNCA Campus

University Chorale Concert
Chuck Taft, director
Wednesday, December 6
12:00 pm
Lipinsky Hall Lobby/UNCA Campus

Peggy Ratusz sings Jazz & Blues in the Library Lounge with Patrick Boland on piano and Jeff Hersk on upright bass. 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.

We have created my party at Weaving Rainbows as a benefit concert to raise funds for my album production. I will be sharing a performance and debuting the first single! There will also be guest performers & a kids corner with activities for the whole family! Small bites & cake provided + Lebanese food & Cacao for sale.

I, Zondo, have developed my own sound by combining traditional Folk, Funk, and Blues with an African pulse. I use bass notes juxtaposed with intricate finger picking to establish a rhythm steeped in Liberian roots. My songs create an atmosphere of community, telling the story of my heritage with an inspirational message of oneness

Doors open at 5:45pm

Catered BBQ meal at 6pm

Live, local, bluegrass entertainment from 6:45-8:15pm

Open to the public

Tickets are $45 / person Event Information and Tickets

Colin Cutler and Hot Pepper Jam at Citizen Vinyl on Wednesday, December 6. Doors at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m. Rebekah Todd will be opening solo before Colin Cutler and Hot Pepper Jam take the stage. Thomas Kozak of Thomas Kozak and the Poets kicks off the evening.

Free show — no tickets needed.

Doors 7 PM // Show 8 PM
$10

We are going to have our Grand Opening on Thursday December 7th from 2-6 pm as a warm up for Canton’s Smokey Mountain Christmas parade! Free Hot Chocolate and BBQ plates and a suggested donation for Canton’s All Abilities Play Ground! See y’all soon!

Firefly Gathering’s third annual fall fundraiser, the Mischief Moon Gala. Join Holy River, Castanea Sounds, Wild Roots Rising, Sarah Lousie, Lugubrian Orchestra, Sky Rhythms, Street Creature Puppet Collective, Big Witch Indian Wisdom Initiative and so many more this December for an unforgettable night. From $50

The parade is a community favorite and features area school groups, high school bands, Christmas music, dance teams, churches and many local businesses, as well as horses, dogs, tractors, vintage cars and the flashing lights of our local emergency services. Oh! and of course Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be making an appearance!

Doors open at 5:45pm

Catered BBQ meal at 6pm

Live, local, bluegrass entertainment from 6:45-8:15pm

Open to the public

Tickets are $45 / person Event Information and Tickets

$15 advance, $20 day of show

It’s your time to shine Asheville.
Admission w/$10 unwrapped toy or $10 donation,all proceeds going to Beloved Asheville.
Performances with local rippers The Deathbots, Player vs Player, and The Ruff’tons!!!

Russ Wilson, Mike Barnes, Michael Filippone filling in for Pleasure Chest this week!!!

Ariel Posen will be performing LIVE on the Indoor Stage at Salvage Station on Thursday, December 7th, 2023 with Brittany Kennell opening the show! Doors open at 7pm and the music starts at 8pm. Ages 12+! FREE ON-SITE PARKING! Root Down will be serving their delicious twist on Southern Soul food and we’ll have our full bar open for you to enjoy!  $20 ADV / $25 DOS

ADVANCED: $22.00
DAY OF: $25.00

Led by the talented musicians Leo Johnson and Mike Gray, the band takes listeners on a journey through an endless rotational modal harmonic landscape, weaving together elements of drone, groove, and melody into a satisfyingly vibe-driven experience.

$5 Cover

$10

9 PM Sharp! $12

A birthday popup show! League of Sound Disciples (Jason Hann of String Cheese Incident/ EOTO) ft. Sam Brouse (of Papadosio) and Joe Marcinek! $15 +

Dr. Hwa-Jin Kim, director
Friday, December 8, 12:00 pm
Lipinsky Hall Lobby/UNCA Campus

Join us for live music in the Museum’s galleries throughout the month of December! Jessie Meltz, on harp, will be playing a wide repertoire to provide the audience with an eclectic musical experience.

You are not hallucinating. Xmas with Other Half looms near.

Join us Friday, December 8th for back to back events:

Collier:

5PM – OH Tap Takeover + Can Release, Tropical Slushies, Pineapple Cups, & Tiki Vibes.

Eulogy:

6PM – OH Tap Takeover

8PM – Coconut Cake is an ensemble dedicated to rumba music. Chiming and reverberant guitars, syncopated bass, drums, and shakers all dancing together to create a bold, swinging and sophisticated rhythm.

10:30PM – DJ Duchess Dance Party

and a Retro Tiki Bar, Magnum Bar, and Bessed Dressed Ceremony.

NO COVER

Melissa McKinney is a blues and soul vocalist, musician, and songwriter living in Asheville. Melissa’s music is triumphant and a testament to the strength of overcoming a lifetime of hurdles which you hear in every lyric. Joined each week by special guests TBA.

We are so excited to see you all again from 6-9 for Weaverville’s annual Candlelight Stroll! This year, all proceeds from food and beverage sales at Weaver House will supposed MANNA Food Bank. 5J Barrow will be bringing the tunes. Thank you! We love you!

Classic rock and blues. They call it classic for good reason. The Lads will make you want to dance, sing along, or both. Get classic with The Lads.

AJO with soloist Wendy Jones & Trinity UMC invite you to a Holiday Jazz Concert. The concert is FREE. There will be collection taken to support the AJO Programs and Trinity UMC Area Missional Organizations.

Musician from NE Tennessee trying to make a joyful noise!

Jazz-Soul duo

Call The Next Witness and Janx Spirit!

DAY OF: $23.00
ADVANCED: $20.00

Orange Moon (Asheville’s premier Erykah Badu Tribute) will be paying homage to the queen of neo-soul at Mudpuppies with renowned bandleader/trombonist Jonathan Lloyd of the J-LLOYD MASHUP and guest vocalist, Caromia. This show will be a blast & we can’t wait to groove with y’all!! Come vibe out to her biggest hits & deep cuts!

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/

Doors 7 PM // Show 8 PM
$10