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Sep
18
Wed
Wolves In The Taproom (metal night) @ TRVE Brewing
Sep 18 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Wolves invade our taproom on September 18th.
Spinning an all vinyl, all black metal soundtrack of infernal rites – @radagasttheblack and the Wolves In The Taproom DJ force take over our South Slope haunt on Wednesday 9/18, from 7-10 PM.

 

 

Las Montañitas & DJ Mtn Vibez @ One World Brewing - West
Sep 18 @ 8:00 pm – Sep 19 @ 12:00 am

We celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

Salsa AVL will be teaching salsa class – followed by hours of Latin dance music!

Las Montañitas brings the Andes to the Appalachians. Drawing heavily from the Chicha Cumbia scene that emerged in Peru in the late 1960s. Dj Mtn Vibes holding down the ones & two’s 💿… And delicious food by Juanita Cocina! Tacos y Tamales!

$10 cover

Kelli Frances Corrado / Blake Hornsby / Insulated Minds @ Static Age-Records
Sep 18 @ 9:00 pm – Sep 19 @ 12:00 am

Kelli Frances Corrado is an experimental singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Using vocal layers, autoharp, light percussion with field recordings (a field of swans, caves ect). With Asheville artists Blake Hornsby and Insulated Minds.

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Sep
19
Thu
Open Old Time Jam @ Leveller Brewing Weaverville
Sep 19 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Come for to listen, come for to jam. Bring your banjos, your fiddles, your guitars and basses.

Spotlight Open Mic @ Foundation Studios RAD
Sep 19 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Live DJ Night @ Mudpuppies Sports Bar and Grill Arden
Sep 19 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Gather the squad, and let’s do this. Get ready for an epic night of beats with DJ Jammin JP.
Thursday Specials:
$10 Smashburger
$4 Draft Beer

We showcase some of the top sporting events and we also offer the best smash burgers, wings, and upscale bar food in the area. Our weekly specials and events include live music performances at least once a week, open mic, and team trivia nights that always bring fun and laughter.  mudpuppiesavl.com/

Love Is Art – AVL Pride Week Kickoff Party @ Marquee Asheville
Sep 19 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

beats by local DJ Griffin White

Third Thursdays with Nusojourn @ Archetype Brewing - West
Sep 19 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Third Thursdays at Archetype with returning Nusojourn Soundsystem, Rudy “The Artmixer”

Peter The Poet Presents… “The Wake” Hip-Hop Showcase @ Eulogy
Sep 19 @ 8:00 pm – Sep 20 @ 12:00 am
Sep
20
Fri
Backyard Marmalade Jam @ Barn Door Ciderworks Fletcher
Sep 20 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
DJ Ganymede @ New Belgium Brewing
Sep 20 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Kick-off AVL Pride with DJ Ganymede!

60s Night w/ DJ Justin Oliver @ The Whale :: South Slope
Sep 20 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
DJ Daggett @ DayTrip
Sep 20 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

DayTrip – A 70’s themed upscale dive!!!

Boy Howdy servin’ up Smash Burgers 4-10!

 

Silent Disco @ Rabbit Rabbit
Sep 20 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Vinyl Night @ Sovereign Kava
Sep 20 @ 8:00 pm – Sep 21 @ 12:00 am

Bring your own vinyl to spin or dig through our collection!

DJ Brett Rock @ The WagWorld BARn & Event Center Fletcher
Sep 20 @ 9:00 pm – Sep 21 @ 12:00 am
TGIF DJ Takeover @ Isa's Bistro
Sep 20 @ 9:00 pm – Sep 21 @ 12:00 am
Disco Is Dead with Phantom Pantone & AVL:XLR @ Eulogy
Sep 20 @ 11:00 pm – Sep 21 @ 1:30 am
Sep
21
Sat
Blue Ridge Pride Festival @ Pack Square Park
Sep 21 @ 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
DJ Griffin White @ District 42 at The Kimpton Hotel Arras
Sep 21 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
2nd Anniversary with DJ Mad Mike @ Outsider Brewing Woodfin
Sep 21 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
DJ Brandon Manitoba @ Visuals Rooftop Bar
Sep 21 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Blue Ridge Pride’s Official After Pride Party w/ DJ Ganymede @ Citizen Vinyl
Sep 21 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

$28 general admission / $48 VIP

End of Brat Summer Party @ The Whale :: West Asheville
Sep 21 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Here’s to all things brat!
Brat summer is coming to a close and we’re celebrating with a big brat themed party. Come in your brattiest clothes – brat green is encouraged!
We’ll have temporary back tattoos, a curated playlist, sour candy bar, a photo booth, and brat (& brat adjacent) karaoke starting at 8pm.
DJs Rebel Alliance & Jericho @ The Brew Pump West Asheville
Sep 21 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Scraping
Sep 21 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

esoteric experimental trio creating sonic dreamscapes under the guise on anonymity

TeaThyme @ District 42 at The Kimpton Hotel Arras
Sep 21 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
“Shrek Dance Party!” @ DSSOLVR Taproom
Sep 21 @ 9:00 pm – Sep 22 @ 12:00 am

“Shrek Dance Party!” DJ @bridal.parti.burcardi and @dj.bru.haus

DJ RexxStepp @ Sovereign Remedies
Sep 21 @ 10:00 pm – Sep 22 @ 1:00 am
Sep
22
Sun
DJ’s Dimitri Henry & phantompantone @ The Bush Farmhouse Black Mountain
Sep 22 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Old Farmers Ball Waltz and Waltz Jam @ Harvest House
Sep 22 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Dancing starts about 6:30 pm and we welcome musicians who would like to join our waltz jam band and Dancers to dance to some good music! This is a free event.

Sep
24
Tue
DJ Dan @ District 42 at The Kimpton Hotel Arras
Sep 24 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Django Jazz Jam with Fatty @ Turgua Brewing Fairview
Sep 24 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Open Mic with Jenny Bradley @ RAD Brewing Company
Sep 24 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Sep
25
Wed
Blue Ridge Pride Open Mic @ Ginger's Revenge Craft Brewery & Tasting Room
Sep 25 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Irish Music Session @ White Horse Black Mountain
Sep 25 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
In true pub fashion, White Horse Black Mountain hosts a traditional Irish-style session twice a month, on the second and fourth Wednesdays, starting at 7pm. (FREE)

 

Meter & Melody @ Static Age-Record's Loft
Sep 25 @ 8:00 pm – Sep 26 @ 12:00 am

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

Sep
26
Thu
Grog After Dark – Ladies Of Bass Edition
Sep 26 @ 8:00 pm – Sep 27 @ 2:00 am

Check the venue for details.

Sep
27
Fri
Asheville’s Goombay Festival 2024 @ Pack Square Park
Sep 27 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Goombay Festival was created in 1982 to celebrate the richness and diversity of the African diaspora and Asheville’s African American community.
The YMI Cultural Center is proud to be the host of this weekend festival attracting thousands to downtown Asheville each year. This FREE, family event connects community, and showcases Black culture, art, food and entertainment.
Friday, September 27, 2024
5PM – 10PM at Pack Square
5PM – Honor Ceremony
6PM – DJ Doula
7PM – DJ Mark Majors
8 PM – DJ Roselle
9PM – DJ Dayowolf
Old-Time Jam @ Cork & Keg
Sep 27 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
OT Jams have been a tradition for many years at the C & K. Join some of the area’s best – bring your instruments or just come to listen! (moderate to fast paced, no beginners please)
Free Admission!!
DJ Lil Meow Meow’s Dance Floor Rapture @ Eulogy
Sep 27 @ 11:00 pm – Sep 28 @ 1:30 am
Sep
28
Sat
Asheville’s Goombay Festival 2024 @ Pack Square Park
Sep 28 @ 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Goombay Festival was created in 1982 to celebrate the richness and diversity of the African diaspora and Asheville’s African American community.
The YMI Cultural Center is proud to be the host of this weekend festival attracting thousands to downtown Asheville each year. This FREE, family event connects community, and showcases Black culture, art, food and entertainment.
Saturday, September 28, 2024
11AM – 10PM
12 PM – Honor Ceremony
1 PM – ShaAir w. Band
2PM – Theater Performance
3PM – DJ Doula
4PM – Po’ Folk
5PM – Street Sinatra
6PM – Kevin Spears
7PM – Virtuous
8PM – DJ Atreau
9PM – Blakkamoore
Pridetoberfest at the Funk! @ Wicked Weed Funkatorium
Sep 28 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Come celebrate our version of Oktoberfest with us at the Funkatorium (147 Coxe Ave) on September 28th, benefitting our friends at Campaign for Southern Equality and Blue Ridge Pride! DJRexxStep from 5-10PM.

Duffrey + Hullabalo0. Mindwipe, & Exiszt @ The Getaway River Bar
Sep 28 @ 6:00 pm – Sep 29 @ 2:00 am

Outdoor Stage | Powered by BASSBOSS | LED Wall | 21+ | 6PM-11PM

Indoor Stage | Powered by BASSBOSS | 11PM-2AM

$17 – $35

Gimme Gimme Disco @ The Orange Peel
Sep 28 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Show: 8pm | Doors: 7pm
$17 – $23

TeaThyme @ District 42 at The Kimpton Hotel Arras
Sep 28 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Country DJ Night w/ DJ Duchess @ Eulogy
Sep 28 @ 9:00 pm – Sep 29 @ 1:00 am
Sep
29
Sun
Asheville’s Goombay Festival 2024 @ Pack Square Park
Sep 29 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
The Goombay Festival was created in 1982 to celebrate the richness and diversity of the African diaspora and Asheville’s African American community.
The YMI Cultural Center is proud to be the host of this weekend festival attracting thousands to downtown Asheville each year. This FREE, family event connects community, and showcases Black culture, art, food and entertainment.
Sunday, September 29, 2024
11AM – 6PM
11AM – Honor Ceremony
2 PM – DJ Big Wave
1 PM – DJ Atreau
2PM – Afolabi Adebanjo
3PM – Song Band
5PM – Honor Ceremony
Songwriter Circle @ White Horse Black Mountain
Sep 29 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Calling all acoustic songwriters!

Sep
30
Mon
Gangstagrass @ The Orange Peel
Sep 30 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Oct
1
Tue
Aphex Twin Album Listening Party @ Static Age-Records
Oct 1 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Old-time Jam @ Turgua Brewing Fairview
Oct 1 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Oct
2
Wed
1PM Music at Terra Nova Beer Co
Oct 2 all-day
CARRTOONS with Datsunn @ Asheville Music Hall
Oct 2 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

ADV $18 / DOS $20 // 21+

Oct
4
Fri
Open Jam @ The Green Room
Oct 4 @ 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Oct
5
Sat
Guitar League Open Mic/Song Circle @ Turgua Brewing Fairview
Oct 5 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Beginners are welcome- all levels. Learn, play, share!!!
Free
Helene Benefit @ The White Rabbit
Oct 5 @ 2:00 pm – 7:30 pm

We are hosting a benefit on Saturday with live music (house and disco w/ live guitar, maybe an Interstellar Noise originals set thrown in there too). We’ll be giving out nonperishable food, tons of water and other hydrating drinks, etc. Please bring anything you want to donate and please take anything and everything you need. Event will be free to all but we’ll be accepting donations for local relief. That includes cash, food, water, supplies, etc.

Oct
6
Sun
Gang Beef Entertainment Open Mic @ Sly Grog Lounge
Oct 6 @ 2:00 pm – 6:30 pm
This Sunday from 2 PM to 6:30 PM we are at SLY GROG setting up our open mic, vendors, possible food trucks, fire/ spinners/performance artists, AS WELL AS information exchanges, supply drop and exchanges, clothing giveaways.
The Gangbeef/Sly Grog Super Sweet Open Mic Experience Extravaganza! @ Sly Grog Lounge
Oct 6 @ 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
A hurricane has wrecked our community and it us up to all of us to support one another to rebuild, survive, thrive, and deep dive into some music, entertainment and a general oasis away from the hell we just found ourselves in.
We will have:::: Info exchanges, gas exchanges, supply drop offs, water pickup and drop off (potable and non), clothing exchanges and drop offs, vendors, performers, dancers, and a general sense of well being. Let us share these things with you.

Open decks for DJ’s are available as well! (Limited slots available)
This is not only for rappers and singer/songwriters!

All performances are welcome!
Please email Gangbeefent@gmail.com for open mic slot signups, vendor spaces, and other inquiries.
Oct
8
Tue
Golden Folk AVL @ Terra Nova Beer Co
Oct 8 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Oct
9
Wed
Irish Music Session @ White Horse Black Mountain
Oct 9 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
In true pub fashion, White Horse Black Mountain hosts a traditional Irish-style session

 

Oct
11
Fri
Lookout Jam @ Lookout Brewing Black Mountain
Oct 11 @ 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Come out and make some music every day this week.

Open Decks @ Sly Grog Lounge
Oct 11 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Oct
12
Sat
Lookout Jam @ Lookout Brewing Black Mountain
Oct 12 @ 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Come out and make some music every day this week.

Open Jam @ One World Brewing West
Oct 12 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Oct
13
Sun
Jack’s Traditional Irish/Celtic Jam Session @ Citizen Vinyl
Oct 13 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Stop by for the Community Support Curbside Pop-Up! @baileycooks and her team will be serving up delicious FREE meals from noon to 5pm; @sessionavl is selling drinks; Coda is open for merch and record shopping; and musicians from the @jackofthewood Irish Jam will be playing throughout the day.

 

 

Lookout Jam @ Lookout Brewing Black Mountain
Oct 13 @ 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Come out and make some music every day this week.

Oct
14
Mon
Lookout Jam @ Lookout Brewing Black Mountain
Oct 14 @ 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Come out and make some music every day this week.

Musicians In The Round (open mic) @ Catawba Brewing South Slope
Oct 14 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Curated open mic night featuring some of Asheville’s finest pickers and crooners.

The Musicians in the Round is an open mic/in the round that takes place at Catawba Brewing Tasting Room on the South Slope in Asheville, NC. Our first round was on March 9th, 2015 and they just keep getting better.

 

Oct
15
Tue
Lookout Jam @ Lookout Brewing Black Mountain
Oct 15 @ 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Come out and make some music every day this week.

Wild Bodema @ White Horse Black Mountain
Oct 15 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

We are thrilled to welcome Wild Bodema drumming troupe (Tuesday Oct. 15th) from 3:00-5:00pm, or drop in whenever you can) for a drum circle, sure to raise your spirits! If you have a drum, bring it! No drum, no worries. Bring a bucket and sticks…bring your hands to clap…bring your feet to dance…bring your ears to listen…bring your heart to feel.

South Asheville Open Mic with CaroMia Humphrey @ MUDPUPPIES Sports Bar and Grill
Oct 15 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Mudpuppies and Mojo Sound Production presents Open Mic 🎙️

We will be hosting open mic tonight at Mudpuppies with hostess CaroMia Humphrey . Come play us some tunes, let’s all hug one another and just hang for a bit. Our community needs some sense of normalcy during all of this suffering. Come make someone smile with your music! Hope to see you all tonight! 6-9pm!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oct
16
Wed
Lookout Jam @ Lookout Brewing Black Mountain
Oct 16 @ 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Come out and make some music every day this week.

PIckin’ On The Porch @ Black Mountain Center for the Arts
Oct 16 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Latin Night Wednesdays @ One World Brewing - West
Oct 16 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
DJ Mtn Vibez  $5  at Door.
Oct
17
Thu
Family Song Circle @ White Horse Black Mountain
Oct 17 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Lookout Jam @ Lookout Brewing Black Mountain
Oct 17 @ 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Come out and make some music every day this week.

Open Old Time Jam @ Leveller Brewing Weaverville
Oct 17 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Come for to listen, come for to jam. Bring your banjos, your fiddles, your guitars and basses.

Oct
18
Fri
Lookout Jam @ Lookout Brewing Black Mountain
Oct 18 @ 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Come out and make some music every day this week.

Hurricane Helene Community Decompression @ Sly Grog Lounge
Oct 18 @ 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
In the aftermath of the storm, we invite you to gather for the Asheville Storm Decompression, a day of music, movies, and community support for victims and volunteers. We are incredibly grateful to have Sly Grog Lounge as our haven during these difficult times, providing a space to unite and heal. Sly Grog has always been a place for community, and now, more than ever, we’re thankful for their generosity in helping us come together.
Iglesia del Perreo – Latinx Night @ Eulogy
Oct 18 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
DJ Grimmjoi

 

Oct
19
Sat
Lookout Jam @ Lookout Brewing Black Mountain
Oct 19 @ 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Come out and make some music every day this week.

dj lil meow meow @ Little Jumbo
Oct 19 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
DJ Mtn Vibez @ Hemingway's Cuba at The Cambria Hotel Rooftop
Oct 19 @ 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
DJ Mr. Soul Motion @ The Admiral West Asheville
Oct 19 @ 9:00 pm – Oct 20 @ 12:00 am
Oct
20
Sun
River Arts District Market @ All Souls Pizza
Oct 20 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
River Arts District Market, where local artists and vendors who have lost everything due to Hurricane Helene are able to hold a pop-up in the field next to All Souls Pizza.
Please come on out and support our community as we come together to support and rebuild.
Lookout Jam @ Lookout Brewing Black Mountain
Oct 20 @ 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Come out and make some music every day this week.

Jack’s Traditional Irish/Celtic Jam Session @ Jack Of The Wood
Oct 20 @ 3:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Stop in for the pub’s long running Traditional Irish Session each Sunday afternoon beginning around 3:30pm. Many talented local musicians come from WNC to jam away into the night – all on our pub stage! Sunday is a perfect day to enjoy a pint or afternoon Irish coffee! Slaínte!

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/

Elevated Open Mic @ Elevated Kava Lounge
Oct 20 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Happy Sunday Asheville! Open mic tonight from 8- close signups start at 7pm!

Oct
21
Mon
Musicians In The Round (open mic) @ Catawba Brewing South Slope
Oct 21 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Curated open mic night featuring some of Asheville’s finest pickers and crooners.

The Musicians in the Round is an open mic/in the round that takes place at Catawba Brewing Tasting Room on the South Slope in Asheville, NC. Our first round was on March 9th, 2015 and they just keep getting better.

 

Open Mic Night @ One World Brewing Downtown
Oct 21 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

Good news! We are bringing our Monday night Open Mic Night back-hosted by Tony Willingham. Sign-Ups @ 6:30

Anita Velveeta / Anna Stern / DJ Digital Spliff @ Static Age-Records
Oct 21 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Oct
22
Tue
Django Jazz Jam with Fatty @ Turgua Brewing Fairview
Oct 22 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
DJ Devyn Marzuola @ The Double Crown
Oct 22 @ 9:00 pm – Oct 23 @ 12:00 am
DJ Mad Mike @ Imperial
Oct 22 @ 9:00 pm – Oct 23 @ 12:00 am
Oct
23
Wed
Operation We Are Love
Oct 23 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
FREE FAMILY SHOW in West Asheville on Wednesday, yall! Come and celebrate the amazing community that this town has. Although the storm was apocalyptic, the recovery is downright inspiring. Feel free to share with all your friends and fam, whether they got kids or not!
Jack’s Old-Time Jam @ Jack Of The Wood
Oct 23 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Hey y’all! Come grab some dinner & a pint and enjoy some of our best local musicians playing at our long-running old-time jam! 5-9pm every Wednesday @jackofthewood 🎻🪕🍔🍺 $1.00 off all Jameson, too! 🥃

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/

Wednesday Bluegrass/Old Time Jam @ Riverside Rhapsody Brewing
Oct 23 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Acoustic Old Time/Bluegrass Jam!! C’mon Out!!

Twin Leaf Open Mic @ Twin Leaf Brewery
Oct 23 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wagbar Open Mic Night @ Wagbar Weaverville,
Oct 23 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Hosted by Billy Litz (weather permitting)