Music Calendar

Taking cues from early American Roots music, Blues and Ragtime, Kid Billy’s earnest songwriting meets high energy jubilant sounds when tasteful live looping layers New Orleans trumpet, honky-tonk piano, acoustic guitar and harmonica.

Folk. Folk Rock. Americana.

They perform an energetic combination of folk country and classic Americana, driven by their powerful vocal harmony and soulful drum/guitar instrumentation.

Join us for music by Johannes Brahms and Franz Schubert, performed by the Tesla Quartet and Inessa Zaretsky. $15 – $30 Event Details and Tickets

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$10

Underground hip hop at its finest, come out for a night of real hip hop, real lyricists…

$12 + adv.

Whiskey snortin’ slam your face in rock’n’roll band outta Asheville. Asheville’s local female-fronted rock band, 4thHorse, is back at S&G bringing the party with their genre-bending heavy-riff covers and originals! Influences: Black Sabbath, Bikini Kill, Motorhead, Black Angels, and Jimi Hendrix.

No Cover!

Shiloh & Gaines – Your neighborhood bar……no matter where you live.

Coffee ~ Spirits ~ Pool ~ Darts ~ Live Music ~ Dog Friendly ~ Karaoke ~  Find our music schedule and more at shilohandgaines.com

Appalachian Folkgrass • $10 COVER AT DOOR

$22.04 adv

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ft Chris Cooper, Caleb Beissert and Jon Price

Sold Out

Jenna will be performing Jazz vocals and piano.

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

7/28 – Brett Winning

Music will include performances from Monster Wave and The Rich Nelson Band, and there will be raffle prizes, as well as a chance to hear from nurses about conditions at Mission Hospital and why they might need to go on strike. There will be no entrance fee, but donations are encouraged!

Did you know that Whole Foods on Tunnel Road hosts local musicians in their very pleasant patio area out front? You can eat and drink and chill and listen.

> September 1 – Old Sap

Soul-soaked Americana music and sensibilities, serving up a hearty original recipe of pan-seared-boot-stomping-upbeat tunes, slow-cooked-captivating ballads, and even a few beaten-battered-deep-fried covers.

alt-rock

Kayla McKinney will be playing country hits!

Piano-driven rock n’ roll from Austin, Texas. The group’s vintage sound is inspired by a mix of 60’s and 70’s rock n’ roll from The Rolling Stones to Jerry Lee Lewis to ZZ Top and Bruce Springstein to the early Fitz and The Tantrums tunes.

Sugar Bomb is an instrumental trio featuring Jacob Bruner (keys), Eli Kahn (guitar/bass), & Joe Enright (drums) that is as sweet as it is explosive. The trio blazes new trails with their unique approach to improvisation & composition.

Join us as we welcome Americana Soul, Singer-songwriter & guitarist, Whitney Mongé to the vineyard vibes stage this Sunday.

Join us at the taproom on July 28th from 4-7 pm for live music with Roots & Dore! BLUES!!!

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

Jazz at Ebbs Chapel July 28 w the Nick Garrison Quintet – this is a hot band!
Nick Garrison – Trombone and Vocals
Jacob Rodriguez – Tenor Saxophone
Thomson Knoles – Piano
Quinn Sternberg – Bass
Alan Hall – Drum Set

$20 in advance, $25 day of show.

Sunday night at Little Jumbo in Asheville, NC! Brad Walker (Nola)🎷 Matt Booth, Sam Kuslan, Al Sergel with special guests Rebekah Todd and Thommy Knoles. Playing compelling, original, creative music we developed together in New Orleans.

DOUBLE BILL! Special Event! The RockNRoll Chorus—no instruments, just voices.

 $35 – $45

$27.01 adv

DAY OF: $30.00
ADVANCED: $25.00

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.

Original one-man-band, american roots, singer songwriter.

$49.50 – $55 +

With that rich and southern accented baritone, the accomplished guitarist, banjo player and convention-bucking songwriter can’t help showing his NC roots.

DAY OF: $25.00
ADVANCED: $22.00

An annual collab celebration with AAPI: Asian American and Pacific Islanders featuring performances by Hisself and Min Xiao-Fen

Social time (with food) starts at 5:30 followed by a short recap of the past year’s Friends of the Library’s activities, announcements of new officers, and recognition of FOL volunteers. The Upbeats Ukulele Band will perform a one-hour concert called “Beatlemania” from 6:30-7:30. Come and enjoy this unique performance of all of your favorite Beatles tunes! Bring the whole family and enjoy the evening. We look forward to seeing you!

Everyone is invited and admission is free. 

Salvage Station will host the The 16th Annual Music Video Asheville Awards on Wednesday, July 31, 2024! 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

Free Entry for AVLFest artists!!!

Meter & Melody is a curated night of poetry and music given to us by our in house band @runoverbyahorse. Open Mic to follow

DAY OF: $15.00
PREMIUM SEATING: $18.00
ADVANCED: $12.00

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country, pop, blues

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.

Musician Schedule and Event Information: here!

indie folk, singer-songwriter and Americana

Dirty Dead is Asheville NC’s premier high energy Grateful Dead / JGB tribute band. Join them for a very special hometown throwdown on Jerry Garcia’s Birthday at Shiloh & Gaines!

Shiloh & Gaines – Your neighborhood bar……no matter where you live.

Coffee ~ Spirits ~ Pool ~ Darts ~ Live Music ~ Dog Friendly ~ Karaoke ~  Find our music schedule and more at shilohandgaines.com

original music and fingerstyle arrangements

Myron Hyman & Jen Thorstad

Slow Runner is the musical brainchild of Michael Flynn with Jonathan Gray on upright bass and Marshall’s own Clay White on trumpet.

Soul Soaked Americana

Appalachian soul

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!

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.

9/12 – Acklen Walker

On August 1, 2, and 3, 2024, a different show will be presented live on stage each evening allowing you to appreciate the talent and dedication of the hundreds of musicians, dancers, and storytellers who are preserving the traditions of the Southern Appalachian Mountains. These traditions involve not only the hand-clapping, toe-tapping rhythms of Bluegrass, the style and stories of century-old ballads, the high energy of clogging, the elegance of Big Circle Mountain Smooth Dance, the fun and entertainment of storytelling, but also include an awareness of the hardships and trials that have brought us to this place and time.

Event Details and Tickets

• Adult, $20
• Students/Children, 6-12 $5
• 3-night package, $55
• Group (10 or more) $15 each

Don’t miss your chance to check out some of the best pickers from all over WNC at our amazing Bluegrass Jam curated by the talented Drew Matulich — every Thursday starting at 7:00 pm! A real show-stopping performance only at Jack of the Wood!

Open jam starts at 9:30 pm! Enjoy $1 OFF all our bourbons every Thursday

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/

Jay Sanders: Guitar, ERAE Touch, Synthesizer, and Effects

Will Boyd: Reeds and Effects

Zack Page: Bass and Effects

Evan Martin: Drums and Percussion

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.

southern rock, r&b, jazz, and country

For over a decade, one man served as the “front face” of White Horse. He was the 1st person our concert guests interacted with upon their arrival and the last person they saw and spoke with at the end of the night. That man is Craig Rumney.

We are excited to celebrate his years at White Horse and his new adventures in retirement! We invite all of friends to join us for a special retirement celebration and concert. Admission is free.

Doors at 7
Music at 8
21+
$10

Known for his extraordinary musicianship and captivating live shows, Sommer is set to deliver an unforgettable evening of music starting at 8:00 PM with no cover charge. Eric Sommer’s solo set covers a lot of ground and includes slide, open tuning compositions, harmonicas as well as straight ahead acoustic and new folk. He has toured with Jerry Douglas, David Bromberg, Nick Lowe and many other people who may be of some interest…… ericsommer.com

One World Brewing, located in the heart of Asheville, is known for its vibrant atmosphere, excellent craft beers, and commitment to supporting local and touring musicians. The venue provides the perfect backdrop for Sommer’s gritty, surprising performances, ensuring an evening that attendees will not soon forget.

Shanties

8p-11p

$10 Cover

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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/

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. 

Shiloh & Gaines – Your neighborhood bar……no matter where you live.

Coffee ~ Spirits ~ Pool ~ Darts ~ Live Music ~ Dog Friendly ~ Karaoke ~  Find our music schedule and more at shilohandgaines.com

Dance to the tunes of The Tony Black Trio.

Classic Rock, Blues, folk

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.

Musician Schedule and Event Information: here!

Frontmen Paul DeCirce from Dirty Dead and Bill Evans from Phuncle Sam host Jerry week Free Dead Friday! Acoustic duo format for the historic first time Bill & Paul host a show together, a summit of peace and love to say “thanks, Jerry!” An early evening show of acoustic Grateful Dead & Jerry Garcia music!

A magical duo featuring beautiful vocal and guitar harmonies with unique originals and favorite traditionals.

Join us at the taproom for live music with Bradley Bacci Band!

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

Acoustic bluegrass jazzgrass improvisation jamgrass!

Join us at the taproom from 6-9 pm for live bluegrass/americana music with Crystal Fountains Duo!

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

Syrrup is a chill and groovy jazz, soul, blues, and rock duo based in Asheville.

Americana/folk

Come help us celebrate the opening of our new stage area this Friday! Some of our favorite local musicians will be jamming at our “open stage” event. Everyone is welcome!

Experience the unique mixed media artwork by Sam Pedisich and the live rock music of Sar Rudy’s full band, Hello June. Dreamy Indie Rock from the hills of Appalachia.

Swanny, Crowe & The Monk are an exciting trio based out of Asheville, NC. They bring a high-powered blend of Blues, Rock, Country, Funk and Psychedelic Jams, playing originals and tributes to many of your favorite artists.

Fairview NC Musical Ensemble

Bat Cave Wade & Friends

On August 1, 2, and 3, 2024, a different show will be presented live on stage each evening allowing you to appreciate the talent and dedication of the hundreds of musicians, dancers, and storytellers who are preserving the traditions of the Southern Appalachian Mountains. These traditions involve not only the hand-clapping, toe-tapping rhythms of Bluegrass, the style and stories of century-old ballads, the high energy of clogging, the elegance of Big Circle Mountain Smooth Dance, the fun and entertainment of storytelling, but also include an awareness of the hardships and trials that have brought us to this place and time.

Event Details and Tickets

• Adult, $20
• Students/Children, 6-12 $5
• 3-night package, $55
• Group (10 or more) $15 each