Music Calendar

Retro-Americana (Cosmic-American-music/ Alt-and-Roots Country/Blues/Soul/Rock-n-Roll) originals and covers. One-Man-Band. Music to groove on or dance to while shopping for local goods!

Aside from playing as a solo artist, David is also the singer/songwriter and guitarist for the Asheville based band, Life Like Water.

Start your Saturday off with tasty pub fare & refreshing pours at our Music Matinee — featuring friends old & new playing the Ralph Lewis stage at Jack of the Wood from 12-3pm!

This week’s tunes are brought to you by Asheville’s own 81 Drifters! The Drifters weave a tapestry of sounds ranging from fearlessly raw singer-songwriter originals to western swing, jamgrass, blues, and Appalachian folk. The band exudes a remarkable chemistry that brings the songs to life as they improvise around each other, exploring melodies in new ways with each performance!

Jack Of The Wood 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/

It’s our 11th birthday! Help us celebrate with Delish Venezuelan food truck, music from Spirit Handpans, and a few special cider and mead releases. Everyone is welcome (except that one guy…he knows who he is). Cheers!

CaroMia, Rahm & Friends is a mesmerizing watercolor canvas of just about every genre in popular American music (Soul-jazz dream-pop funk, RnB & beyond).

Gritty Funk, Feel Good Rock & Southern Soul

All Ukulele Players (please, no Tubas) are welcome to join us for Play Music On the Porch Day.
Come out and have a beer and a bite and PLAY with us!

Comprised of an all-star group of Asheville musicians, the Jamie Hendrickson Quartet takes audiences on a psychedelic journey through deep grooves, catchy songs, and exciting improvisations. Guitarist Jamie Hendrickson (The Fritz, Electro Lust) brings together this exciting collaboration that explores many genres while always keeping it funky!

Live Music By The River with Kevin Cosgrove

classic swing, blues and Latin music.

$10 cover

Hot Bread Collective will be spinning music from 4-7pm

Eastern European, Balkan, Klezmer and Middle Eastern dance and folk music.

Sunset vibes and free house music this summer with In Plain Sight.

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. 

As of August 20, 2024, The RailYard has temporarily suspended operations. This pause is necessary as we navigate some challenges and as our owner, John Richardson, focuses on his health.

“We’re exploring all options during this time and hope to reopen this fall, refreshed and ready to serve our amazing community again,” says John. “Thank you for your understanding and support. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon.”

Please join us this Saturday, August 31at 5 p.m. for The RailYard Celebration featuring The Big Deal Band and Cuberow as we celebrate our community and our hopeful future together. Tickets are $10 at the door and all proceeds go to the bands. The kitchen will be closed but the full bar will be open.

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

ADVANCED: $10.00 +
DAY OF: $12.00 +

Guitar oriented rock.

funky psychedelia

live looping artist

J.P. Delanoye (aka. Lucky James) has played the Blues, both acoustic and electric, with influences from Chicago to New Orleans, from the Piedmont to the Delta, J.P. is a versatile and powerful performer on guitar, resonator slide guitar, lap steel, harmonica and vocals.

Mutual Love Club is a folk/americana project created by Danny Clayton and Heather Alpine Bech, hailing from Black Mountain, North Carolina.

2 person ​Jam Band

Country

‘80s Arena Rock

The JLloyd MashUp is back!…. Asheville, NC!! Founded in April of 2012 in Atlanta, GA by Jonathan Lloyd, the group plays Funk, Jazz, Soul, Reggae, Afrobeat and Breakbeat.

Openers: Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown Friday…and Caleb Johnson Saturday

One Night – $47 Advance, $52 Day of Show
Two Nights – $84 Advance Only

Blues and Rock

$49.50 – $64.50 +

Join us at The Grey Eagle as we celebrate the life of a truly extraordinary person and long time contributor to Asheville’s creative scene, Marsellus Fariss.

$15 at the door

Opening sets by The High Divers and Julia Sanders

DAY OF: $20.00 ADVANCED: $15.00 +

Another multi – genre event!!! DJ Dara , J Bengal w MC Reality, Claudiu Nedelea Klaws, Jericho Michel Peri Meters on Flute, Kasey Horton on viola, Corey hodges on Congas.

$20 +

$10 cover

Rooster, A blend of folk traditions with modern Americana sounds. Harmony-driven, folk-rock, drum + guitar duo. It’s about as local as you can get. Don’t miss it.

Blending influences from honky tonk, hillbilly, folk, blues, ragtime, jazz, western swing and old-time Appalachian, Vaden Landers brings new fire to a classic sound with a 4 piece band that will make you wanna dance!

$10 cover

Surf, Reggae, Appalachian, Blues

$10

$25 – $30 +

MuzikMafia Presents Outlaws Like Us Songwriters in the round in the TBirds Venue Saturday, Aug. 31st. Music starts at 9pm featuring Wayne Buckner, Brian Keith, Dylan Wilkie, and Johnny Lang live on stage together singing original music.

Asheville’s classic rock band covering some of the greatest decades of music ensuring you catch an FM buzz! Get ready to rock and dance!! Got some more “new” rocking old stuff to share with you! And don’t forget the espresso martinis as a bonus.

No Cover

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

Blues, Funk, Rock, and Country all in one group of amazing musicians. Come check out Drew Matulich and his company of talented Asheville musicians as they weave their way through the genres you love.

$5 cover

The Heartshakers – A Tom Petty Experience

ADV: $20 DOS: $25 // 21+

Killer surf/punk line up

$10

“Throw It Back” is the ultimate 90s and 2000s hip hop and R&B throwback party. This event promises to be a vibrant celebration of nostalgic music, featuring live DJ sets from top local talents like Mad Mike, Gene Got Da Juice, and Grimmjoi, who will be spinning classic tracks to keep the dance floor alive and energized. We are also planning surprise guest appearances and exclusive VIP experiences, making this a not-to-be-missed event for fans of the genre. Don’t miss out on reliving the golden era of Hip Hop and R&B at Urban Orchard!

From $12 Event Details and Tickets

$5-$10 donation at the door

Drayton solo on guitar and vocals.

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

blues, country

Funky Neo Soul Blues Band from Asheville

Soul, Blues, and R&B

southern rock

Stephen’s strong melodic songwriting style is a blend of creative imagery of darkness and hopeful optimism.

Rockabilly

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. 

Adi is a jazz guitarist and solo artist echoing traditions of Blues, Jazz and Funk. Adi’s music is very personal and expressive, transcending stylistic boundaries. To dine on the estate, guests must have a daytime ticket, a Biltmore Annual Pass, or stay at one of the estate’s splendid overnight properties.

Sunset Session with violinist/crooner Drayton Aldridge!

$32 – $35 +

A memorial show for our beloved bandleader Pete*

An evening of music featuring all members who played in Bad Molly during Pete’s time in Asheville, coming together to cover his songs, as well as some of their own originals to celebrate him, and the band.

Suggested donation of $10-$20 to help offset cost of pressing the album. Or, buy a record!

King of country, DJ Duchess.

Western wear encouraged.

Blues & Soul ft Melissa & McKinney on vocals w/ Ted Marks on drums, Jon Price on bass & Chris Everett on lead guitar.

Free Show | Monday, September 2nd | 3:00PM | Food Truck: The Downstream Deli

Meet Addie Levy, a captivating American bluegrass-country artist who effortlessly weaves tradition and vision into exciting, progressive movements. Hailing from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, Addie has emerged as a true multi-talent in the world of music, captivating audiences with her mandolin, voice, songwriting, and fiddling skills. Enchanted by the resonating tales and camaraderie embedded within the “happy music” of Bluegrass, Addie swiftly cultivated a deep love for its rich history and stories.

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!

Come support local band “Broad River Jam” playing tunes. Rich Bickel, Ernie Vasquez, Paola Hayes

Joe Wilmont and John Strong (Still Not Dead) open at 3.

ADVANCED: $10.00 +
DAY OF: $12.00 +

Retro-Americana, a blend of old-schoolcountry, blues, soul, and rock-n-roll.

DAY OF: $22.00 +
ADVANCED: $18.00 +

Come pick!!!

The Trusty Hucksters bring their swing jazz vaudeville ragabilly music to your earse. This local Asheville band is a talented group of musicians bringing a unique sound described as Vaudeville in the Hills, Swing Jazz from Alcatraz, and Rag-a-billy to Rock-you-Silly vibes.

$30 – $35 +

$15.00