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May
14
Tue
Dark Star Orchestra will be performing LIVE on the Outdoor Stage at Salvage Station for an incredible two-night run on Friday, May 17th and Saturday, May 18th! Doors open at 5:30PM and the music starts at 7:00PM. $35 ADV / $40 DOS / $60 2-night pass Event Details and Tickets
Dark Star Orchestra is a Grateful Dead cover band formed in Chicago, Illinois. They serve now as a international touring tribute band to the rock group the Grateful Dead. Since 1997, the band has been “celebrating the Grateful Dead concert 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
ADVANCED: $20.00
DAY OF: $25.00
May
15
Wed
May 15 || 7:00 Doors || 8:00 Show || Seated Show || From $20 + Event Details and Tickets
Before joining forces, Kate Vargas and Eric McFadden, the duo behind Sgt. Splendor were already formidable solo artists. Amazing vocals and skillful guitar playing, the two seamlessly groove together. Performing with a rotating all-star rhythm section, you never know who you’re going to see with Sgt. Splendor but the house will be brought down with an infectiously feel-good blend of funk, blues, and rock n’ roll! sgtsplendor.com
Dark Star Orchestra will be performing LIVE on the Outdoor Stage at Salvage Station for an incredible two-night run on Friday, May 17th and Saturday, May 18th! Doors open at 5:30PM and the music starts at 7:00PM. $35 ADV / $40 DOS / $60 2-night pass Event Details and Tickets
Dark Star Orchestra is a Grateful Dead cover band formed in Chicago, Illinois. They serve now as a international touring tribute band to the rock group the Grateful Dead. Since 1997, the band has been “celebrating the Grateful Dead concert 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
americana, bluegrass, blues, folk
$10 cover at door.
The Polish Ambassador will be performing LIVE on the Indoor Stage at Salvage Station on Wednesday, May 15th with Scott Nice and Grandfather Gold! 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! $30 ADV / $35 DOS
Doors 8 PM // Show 9 PM
Tickets: $15
Every month, we host a night of live music that echoes across the riverbanks and through the live airwaves of Asheville FM. This May we welcome Magenta Sunshine. Come get phunky!!!
Supergroup of local Asheville musicians, all of whom share the name Benjamin.
SUGGESTED $5-$10 DONATION @ DOOR // 21+
May
16
Thu
Albert Cummings is a formidable force in the world of contemporary blues, celebrated for his electrifying guitar prowess and soulful vocals that resonate with audiences worldwide. With a career spanning decades, Cummings has continually pushed the boundaries of the blues genre, infusing it with his own distinctive style and unwavering passion.
5:30pm Early Access || 6 PM DOORS || 7PM SHOW
$25 – $40 Event Information 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 our upcoming events and more! click here
Dopapod
Pisgah Brewing Company Outdoor Stage
Sunday, May 26 2024, 6:30pm
Tickets: $20 ADV | $30 DOS Event Details and Tickets
The quartet Dopapod—Eli Winderman [keys, vocals], Rob Compa [guitar, vocals], Chuck Jones [bass], and Neal “Fro” Evans [drums]—present albums as experiences meant to be shared out of your speakers and on stage. The group’s hypnotic hybrid of funk, rock, jazz, bluegrass, and electronica has packed shows coast-to-coast, and earned acclaim from Rolling Stone, Guitar World, Glide Magazine, and more, while reeling in millions of streams online.
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 2024 schedule: here!
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue is coming to the Outdoor Stage at Salvage Station on Sunday, May 19th, 2024 with Big Freedia opening the show! Doors open at 5:30PM and the music starts at 7:00PM. Root Down will be serving their delicious twist on Southern Soul Food and we’ll have our full bar open for you to enjoy! $45 ADV / $50 DOS Event Details and Tickets
Trombone Shorty brings an eclectic show crafted in the rich music scene of his hometown of New Orleans. Evoking the tradition of the second line parades of his native city, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue fuse jazz, funk, pop, Hip Hop, and rock music into a celebratory and buoyant bayou sound.
Known as the larger-than-life ambassador of New Orleans Bounce music, Big Freedia is a nationally recognized hip-hop artist, TV personality and cultural influencer.
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
Bluegrass off the beaten path
The Creek Lounge at JuneBug Retro Resort is kicking off a Thursday night concert series beginning May 16th with food trucks and overnight accommodations! (Date night?)
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What could be a better than grabbing a beer from the old airstream bar, enjoying great live music while lounging by the creek, munching on great food and then snuggling up in your cozy 1950’s restored camper for the evening? (Date night?)
-Free drinks and bites with FREE TICKET RSVP
-Panel discussion with some of the best label artists and graphic designers in the region
-Interactive board games with Well Played Asheville
-DJ Nex Millen spinning vinyl and bringing the vibe
This event is free with a suggested donation to one of our event non-profits, The Michael James Jackson Foundation for Brewing & Distilling
This Thursday famed local musicians Alex Stewart from the Piper Jones band for a wonderful evening of Celtic Music at the beautiful Fae Nectar meadery.
Live music from 6-8pm with Glorious Leader from the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, by way of Virginia.
blend of pop, folk, and electronic
Enjoy an evening of music at the Museum’s rooftop Sculpture Terrace featuring DJ Phantom Pantone. Free for Members or included with Museum admission.
Using only saxophone, beat box, loop pedals, vocals, and various effects to create rich and exciting accompaniments to a wide variety of original music, jazz standards, and modern and classic pop tunes, the Sweet Butter Joe Show combines technical and musical prowess with a playful and accessible presentation that provides a refreshing change of pace to the usual live music offerings.
Doors 7 PM // Show 8 PM
$10
American Idol Winner Chayce Beckham will be performing LIVE on the Indoor Stage at Salvage Station on Thursday, May 16th with Graham Barnham opening the show! Doors open at 7PM and the music starts at 8PM. This is an 18 +, 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
Scroll to the bottom for day of event information and policies.
Early jazz, blues, Western swing, classic country, and original Americana
$10 cover
Soul-Soaked Americana
No Cover
Set the mood. MOOD RING brings a spectrum of sounds to provide classy, quirky, quality vibes. Mandolin-fueled R&B, bossa nova, hip-hop and more. Their sets are also peppered with Brazilian rhythms, giving the audience a highly dynamic, always danceable mix of music. $5 +
May
17
Fri
Dark Star Orchestra will be performing LIVE on the Outdoor Stage at Salvage Station for an incredible two-night run on Friday, May 17th and Saturday, May 18th! Doors open at 5:30PM and the music starts at 7:00PM. $35 ADV / $40 DOS / $60 2-night pass Event Details and Tickets
Dark Star Orchestra is a Grateful Dead cover band formed in Chicago, Illinois. They serve now as a international touring tribute band to the rock group the Grateful Dead. Since 1997, the band has been “celebrating the Grateful Dead concert 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
I will be playing some of your favorites and a few originals at the Riverwatch Bar & Grill in Chimney Rock this Thursday!
$10 Suggested donation
—– LINEUP & MUSIC SCHEDULE ——
6:00Pm | DJ Oneiric
7:00Pm | Charli Jasper
8:00Pm | Bruschetta DeLorean
9:00Pm | 75 Singlewide
10:00Pm| Half That Matters
11:00Pm| MycoLyco
VOWL is a new craft cocktail bar and event space concept brought to you by DSSOLVR, focusing on amplified cocktails and Natural Wine/Cider through the lens of innovation.
For the lifting of the veil, we have some WILD releases and happenings at both DSSOLVR and VOWL.
Featuring:
Spring Cocktail Menu Drop!!!
Boilermaker Specials
New Natural Wines and Ciders
Mocktails and N/A offerings galore
“Hustle is Weird” AVL Super Collab
Surreal Liquor Slushies
“Atomic Bomb” Tropical Tiki GF Sour (DSSOLVR & VOWL Collab)
Flash Tattoo Pop-up from JD Burnett
DJ set from abudissary (& guests…?)
And a couple more surprises you’re not gonna want to miss!
Live After Five invites you to dance with live jazz and pop bands. 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.
From mesmerizing bass lines and brass instruments to hypnotic drum patterns and vocals, Dub Kartel offers infectious rhythms and grooves. Join them Friday and dive into a harmonious experience that will feel like a cool ocean breeze under the warm sun. East coast reggae collective delivering classic dub rhythms. The real rockers from Asheville, NC!
ADVANCED: $10.00
DAY OF: $12.00
folk artist, Old Time fiddle
Intimate trio show with Katrina Fortier & Rebekah Todd on vocals and Thommy Knoles on keys.
funky classic country/Americana
Womansong, Asheville’s longest-running women’s
community chorus, celebrates its 37th anniversary with the spring concert, “We Come From Women.”
$20 + click here
THE 65 YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY OF THE OLDEST BAR IN ASHEVILLE AND EVERYONE’S FAVORITE DIVE– BURGER BAR!!!
Friday May 17th @7pm 21+
With all the best local punk bands!
GAK!, Busy Weather, Tiny TVs, and Colassal Human Failure
Food Vendors, Special drinks, special merch, and more! Come celebrate this milestone with us!
Doors at 7pm // 21+ // No Cover
Next up in our listening room series. $5 + suggested donation.
indie folk, singer-songwriter and Americana
Mingo Lodge and Merryman heap up a hearty helping of rock, pop, funk, alternative, country, dance, folk, bluegrass, and super-disco space-grooves.
$30 (Advance), $37 (Day Of)
Hype Machine (Josh Blake + Marisa Blake’s duo music looping project) will be getting the night going right for us. Magenta Sunshine, elements of blues, folk, and soul intersect with modern jazz, brass-infused sextet!!
$10 cover
Live music by The Deviled Eggs!
Doors 8 PM // Show 9 PM
$12
18+
Athens, Georgia cosmic country band
Show start 8pm
$10 cover at the door.
Show 9PM
Cover $5
21+ ONLY
ROCK N ROLL
ADVANCED: $22.00
DAY OF: $25.00
VIP: $72.00
Gus & Phriends 10-1:30am
Cover: $5-$10 Suggested Donation at the Door Cash or Venmo (goes 100% to musicians!)
Ages: 21+
SOUL BLUES AND R&B SINGER …
I am MzConnie Mo
10pm $10
The Double Crown – Great vibes, great bourbon, and great music!
May
18
Sat
Dark Star Orchestra will be performing LIVE on the Outdoor Stage at Salvage Station for an incredible two-night run on Friday, May 17th and Saturday, May 18th! Doors open at 5:30PM and the music starts at 7:00PM. $35 ADV / $40 DOS / $60 2-night pass Event Details and Tickets
Dark Star Orchestra is a Grateful Dead cover band formed in Chicago, Illinois. They serve now as a international touring tribute band to the rock group the Grateful Dead. Since 1997, the band has been “celebrating the Grateful Dead concert 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
Womansong, Asheville’s longest-running women’s
community chorus, celebrates its 37th anniversary with the spring concert, “We Come From Women.”
$20 + click here
Music starts at 3:00 with Teso of @chilltonic getting the grooves going.
Tj Stacy & Team Awesome continue the vibes at 7:00.
3:00 PM — Buncombe Turnpike
4:00 PM — The Dog House Band
5:00 PM — Sons of Ralph
6:00 PM — Middle Cross
$10 adults $5 kiddos
Max and Laela Dasher are a brother and sister duo who have been making waves since their appearance on American Idol. These singer songwriters are story tellers with intense harmonies. A taste of Louisiana spice meeting Appalachian mountain music with a sound that is new yet timeless. FREE SHOW!!
Cosmic County & Americana
$5 cover
$10 Suggested donation
—– LINEUP & MUSIC SCHEDULE ——
6:00Pm | Eaze Dog
7:00Pm | Sam Abel
8:00Pm | Impending Joy
9:00Pm | Acid Jo
10:00Pm| Rob Breax
11:00Pm| CubeMusik B2B BlackNote
The Robert Thomas Band combines multi-layered jazz harmonies with the excitement of progressive rock rhythms to bring you classic jazz/fusion sounds of the 70’s.
Inspired by the music of Pat Metheny Group, Kansas, Yes, Vince Guaraldi.
$40.00+/$45.00+ DOS
(pro tip: save on fees at The Grey Eagle box office)
Concert for Two Charities featuring four bands for just $15. All tickets sold at the door. Featuring Avalon’s Fate, with Awake in the Dream, Crimson Moon and Abbe Davis Band.
Blue Ridge Humane Society AND Boxer Butts & Other Mutts.
Ryan Zimmerman is an American Songwriter from Long Beach Island, NJ best known for his high energy live performances combining elements of Roots Rock, Soul, Blues, Reggae, Americana and Improvisational Music.
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
Soul, R&B, Funk, and Groove
The event starts at 4:30 p.m. with pony rides and crafts for children. The Outpost Food Truck will be available from 4:45 -8 p.m. Square Dancing begins at 6:30 with toe tapping music of the Riley Family Band. Tickets are $10 per adult and $5 for 12 and under.
Imij of Soul brings the Jimi Hendrix jams to The Joint!!
Coming over from Nashville singer/songwriter Mike Godwin plays for this holiday weekend.
FREE! (Tips appreciated)
This is a party/performance and celebration for the release of Corey Bowers Band’s debut album “Better Days”! This also happens to be Corey’s birthday! He has invited many of his musical mentors and friends! Come hangout with us!
The Line up will be
-Dillon Halpain
-Ashley Heath
-Jody Carrol
-Corey Bowers Band w/ guests!
-Aaron Woody Wood
Acklen Walker is a Multi-Genre artist with roots primarily based in Hip-Hop and R&B
Show starts at 8pm. $10 cover at the door.
Surf Western
The Queen Bee herself playing a little jazz duo with Adam Rose on guitar from 8-10 this Saturday.