Sundays on the River continues. There is not a better place to listen to music and chill than the French Broad River Pavilion at Olivette.
KATIE OATES knows how to sing. She’s been singing for as long as she can remember. The daughter of a preacher, she belted hymns from her crib as a toddler to wake up her parents. As a singer/songwriter whose song styles veer into blues, jazz, gospel, and music theatre with lyrics that hearken back to 20th century jazz standards.
OWEN WALSH has been telling stories and performing music his entire life. His years of formal violin and classical guitar training, zest for informal improvisation, and love of folk-lore storytelling combine to create a unique blend of musical expression.
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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.
Black Mountain Blues After-Party | Pisgah Sunday Jam w/ Spiro & Friends + Special Guests
@ Pisgah Brewing Black Mountain
Every Sunday | Bar: 2PM | Signups: 6PM | Music: 6:30PM Pisgah Brewing Company Outdoor Stage Food Truck: Downstream Deli
This Sunday we will host the official after party of the Black Mountain Blues Festival!
Join our star-studded house band as they soar though musical peaks and valleys. With a rotating lineup of musicians, no two Sundays are alike. Bring your instruments and join the band on stage, full backline provided.
Free
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!
Jack Devereux & Nic Gareiss Fiddle & Dance
@ Cork & Keg
Just off from their residency at the Campbell Folk School, we are happy to host this duo for an early evening show. Jack Devereux is a trans-continental hillbilly, he makes violins and plays fiddle music, oh, and most around here know he’s an Asheville native! Nic Gareiss has been hailed by the New York Times for his “dexterous melding of Irish and Appalachian dance” and called “the most inventive and expressive step dancer on the scene” by the Boston Herald.
$8.00 cover at the door
Tears For The Dying // More Is Not Enough // XOR
@ 27 Club Asheville
Bumpin Uglies will be performing LIVE on the Indoor Stage at Salvage Station on Monday, July 15th with Rockstead opening the show! 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! $18 ADV / $22 DOS Event Details and Tickets
Since the early 2000s, Bumpin Uglies have been carving their own path; channeling their tenacious and relentless attitude into their meticulous craft. Rejecting conventional norms, Bumpin Uglies has established a distinctive sound that is a perfect reflection of their Mid-Atlantic roots – gritty, down-to-earth, and bursting with charisma. With a genre-defying approach that seamlessly fuses punk energy with ska’s infectious grooves and reggae’s laid-back rhythms, Bumpin Uglies creates a musical experience that captivates audiences far and wide. Their live performances are legendary, infusing the crowd with an electrifying energy that leaves no one untouched.
With roots leading as far back as middle school, Rockstead combines a lifetime full of influences ranging from rock, punk, reggae, jam and metal.
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
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Join the fun with hula hoops and a live DJ. Whether you’re a seasoned hooper or a beginner, this vibrant event invites everyone to dance, spin, and groove to the music in a welcoming and energetic atmosphere.
Groovin’ On Grovemont Free Concert Series w/ The Greenliners
@ Grovemont Park Swannanoa
Progressive Bluegrass with Asheville’s all star band , The Greenliners!
Bring a blanket or a lawn chair, and come enjoy these family-friendly evenings of great music! The concert series is free, but donations are always welcome and encouraged.
Live Music: Z-Man Experience
@ Doc Browns BBQ Candler
! Come out and join us as we tear up the dance floor to the music brought to us by one of our favorite local bands- Heavenly Vipers at our weekly location!!
Dress up like your favorite Hero or Villain! We will have a costume contest and tasty snacks!! We will also be running a 50/50 raffle as well as raffles for various donated art pieces! Money raised will go to purchasing a snap dance floor!!
Lesson: 7-8 Dance: 8-11
$5 for the lesson $10 for the dance
Dance: Heavenly Vipers will be gracing our stage with a fun eclectic mix of surf/desert rock with a western vibe.
Sip and stroll through the Arboretum’s gardens in the glow of the golden hour, all while listening to live music from a variety of local and regional artists! ArborEvenings runs Thursdays and most Fridays through September from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
There is no additional cost to attend ArborEvenings beyond our standard parking fee. As always, Arboretum Society members and their accompanying guests can enter for FREE (guests must be in member vehicles to receive free entry). Proceeds from ArborEvenings help support the The North Carolina Arboretum Society and further advance the Arboretum’s mission.
“Whether he’s playing solo, or with his band… Tim McWilliams displays a dazzling skill on the acoustic guitar, flatpicking traditional tunes and his own material like a modern-day Doc Watson.” – Greenville Journal
Directed by virtuoso Chinese-American pipa player, singer, and composer Min Xiao-Fen, enjoy an immersive experience where ancient strings resonate with the rhythms of the modern era. Joining her are Mari Ohta, a sensational Japanese-American koto player, and Thom Nguyen, a Vietnamese-American percussionist and sonic sculpture artist.
Free for Members or included with Museum admission
Brushfire Stankgrass
@ Pisgah Brewing Black Mountain
Thursday, July 18th | Bar: 4PM | Music: 6:30PM Pisgah Brewing Company Outdoor Stage Food Truck: Downstream Deli
A Genre-bending ongoing exploration of modern mountain music. Brothers Will and Ben Saylor, accompanied by Micah Thomas and Daniel Iannucci, with the love and support of a vibrant community of local musicians and creators, continue to reinvent themselves and their distinctive, jam-laden bluegrass sound.
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!
Wings & Strings Summer Series
@ Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack
Each show will take place on the large baseball field located behind the playground. A food truck will be parked on-site near the concession stands for each show. Concert-goers are encouraged to bring their own chairs/blankets to claim a seat in the outfield.
Flatland Cavalry is coming to the Outdoor Stage at Salvage Station on Friday, July 19, 2024 with special guest Americana folk-rock band Briscoe! Doors open at 6:00 PM and the music starts at 7:30PM. This is a LARGE EVENT, so please read our FAQs to learn more about parking options and our shuttle service. Root Down will be serving their delicious twist on Southern Soul Food and we’ll have our full bar open for you to enjoy! $30 ADV / $35 DOS Event Details and Tickets
Flatland Cavalry is breaking out into a gallop. After years of hot trotting across their native Texas, the country outfit is primed for a breakout with the release of their third full-length album, the sonically sprawling and wistfully written Welcome to Countryland. An energetic blend of Country-Folk-Americana. Easy on the ears, Heavy on the heart.
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
Michael Stevens Quartet
@ Antler Village and Winery @ Biltmore
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.
Join us at the taproom on July 19th from 6-9 pm for some soul soaked americana with The Knotty G’s!
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
The Dan Davis Group is a jazz organ trio based in the triangle area of N.C. The band plays a variety of music styles including jazz, R&B, Latin, funk, blues, and NOLA. The band’s primary focus is on improvisation within the context of the great organ groups such as Jimmy Smith, Groove Holmes, The Meters, and Larry Goldings.
We’re super stoked to be hosting this years 4th annual Dolly Day Celebration of the phenomenal Ms. Parton on Friday, July 19 with a local all-star band and over a dozen guest singers performing 2 big sets of Dolly songs. **Showtime 8pm, $15 at the door (cash or Venmo) **
We are excited to be joined this year by a stellar lineup of performers! Alissa Nordmoe
Blessed with a voice often likened to “velvet soul,” Ashley Heath, a Singer/Songwriter has been capturing the affections of Americana music enthusiasts.
Join Award Winning Entertainer Blake Ellege as he brings his party band: The Big Throwback to One World Brewing West. Blake is backed up by his powerhouse band (The Big Throwback) that is comprised of some of the region’s most talented and charismatic performers! Come out and sing and dance the night away featuring hits from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and TODAY from EVERY genre imaginable!
Join us this Saturday for a night filled with all your favorite hits from the iconic band!
The essential Fleetwood Mac experience brought to you by Fleetwood Mac tribute band, Tell Me Lies. 8pm EDT.
The seven piece band of veteran musicians treats their audiences to a true, live Fleetwood Mac music experience with no recordings or backing tracks. The band prides themselves on being an authentic Fleetwood Mac Tribute without coming across as parody or satire. They have studied the band’s craft, musicianship, artistry and history to create a multi-sensory experience that transcends your eyes and ears. tellmeliestribute.com
The Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands returns to downtown Asheville’s Harrah’s Cherokee Center. Filling both the concourse and arena levels of the venue, makers exhibit a variety of craft ranging from contemporary to traditional in works of clay, wood, metal, glass, fiber, natural materials, paper, leather, mixed media, and jewelry. Admission is $11.
The Dan Davis Group is a jazz organ trio based in the triangle area of N.C. The band plays a variety of music styles including jazz, R&B, Latin, funk, blues, and NOLA. The band’s primary focus is on improvisation within the context of the great organ groups such as Jimmy Smith, Groove Holmes, The Meters, and Larry Goldings. We are excited to bring our organ trio sounds to One World West Brewing in West Asheville!
$5 cover
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.
Post Lo-fi Yacht Hop, the sound is founded in jazz and fusion roots but is sustained by the methodologies of more modern genres such as hip hop and electronic music.
