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Feel Good Folk Pop
No Cover
acoustic covers
The Silver Travis Band of Spartanburg is a little bit country, a little bit Americana and a lot of Southern rock and blues.
modern & classic rock
DAY OF: $10.00 + ADVANCED: $8.00 +
Americana, Blues, Classic Rock
Singer/Songwriter
Rock and Roll
Carolina Quiroga, a bilingual storyteller and performer, and Mar, along with Sully Martinez on percussion, are bringing the vibrant spirit of Latinidad with a bilingual fusion of traditional storytelling and live music, creating an evening filled with cultural richness and lively community conversation. $15 adv/$20 dos
from $30
The music is infectious, lyrically witty, upbeat rock, and spattered with influences from the greats of the 1960s and 70s. $10
They call themselves the “cleanest of the dirty.” Come & kick it with Asheville’s funk, rock & blues band Dirty Bird.
Show: 8pm | Doors: 7pm
$17 – $23
$21.71 adv
Show start 8pm. $10 cover at the door.
$15 advance / $18 at the door
$8.00/2 for 15.00 cover at the door.
original honky tonk and country gold
$10 cover
a tribute to the music of THE BAND & LITTLE FEAT!
$10 cover
$15.00
with local doom stoners SUNBEARER
Coupling a high-energy, relentless bluegrass sound with the steadfastness of professional, experienced troubadours, Swamptooth plants one foot firmly in the traditions of bluegrass, keeping a uniquely Southern string sound close to their hearts while bravely progressing the genre beyond its boundaries. $10 cover
ADV $20 DOS $25 // 21+
A great night of music from indie rock darlings Yesterdays Clothes , Paprika and Hotel Hugo (Charleston) $10
Suggested $5-$10 Donation @ The Door // 21+
WTF Music Festival is coming to Salvage Station on Sunday, September 29th, 2024! Doors open at 12:00PM and the music starts at 1:00PM. This is a General Admission, all-ages show. Root Down will be serving their delicious twist on Southern Soul Food PLUS we will have our FULL bar open for you to enjoy! LARGE EVENT PARKING
$15 STUDENT / $20 ADV / $25 DOS Event Details and Tickets
WTF is a music festival dedicated to celebrating Women. We are also committed to supporting Trans women, and those who identify as non-binary. We aim to be a spotlight for these musicians, songwriters, sound engineers, and other music industry professionals as well as highlighting businesses and nonprofits that serve and support them. The primary goal of WTF is to shed light on the inequalities that exist in the music industry, and to work towards change.
Folk/Americana/Singer-Songwriter. Hope continues to wow audiences and stretch the musical boundaries by switching from soulful ballads to high-energy blues with ease.
Billy Litz (Kid Billy) is an Asheville, NC based multi-instrumentalist and singer with a lust for song-writing who has been called “…. A prolific tunesmith…Blessed with a distinctive lead voice — high, thick, suitably retro.
blues, funk, rock, country, and psychedelic jams
Calling all acoustic songwriters!
Appalachian Rock
Americana, folk rock originals that are infectious and insightful, and sprinkles in covers too.
We are excited to open Season 25!
Join flutist Kate Steinbeck and harpist Jessica Schaeffer for mystical dances and haunting melodies by Leonard Bernstein, Alan Hovhaness and Carl Nielsen along with tunes inspired by ocean creatures, waltzes, boleros and salsa.
Donation-based; pay-as-you-can click here
Asheville, NC based gritty, funky Grateful Dead tribute band. Energy level: cosmic.
Free Show
4 piece band with a twist on Old Time/ Bluegrass
$8.00/2 for $15.00 at the door
“Smooth Goose is Asheville’s premiere country funk quartet. Flying high after their mega-successful original rock opera, HappyLand, Smooth Goose is poised to dominate the WNC countryfunk/musical theatre landscape. Come join the flock!”
THE ROUGH & TUMBLE with 5jBarrow
September 29 | 4 PM
Riverside Pavilion at Olivette in Asheville, NC
$25 – Kids are free!
Western Swing
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.
Tropical Sundays
Expect improvised #PunkJazz music for 2 electric guitars, electronics and maybe some vocals.
Indie pop band, Coral Moons will be joined by Asheville indie rock band, Aunt Vicki and anti folk/ folk punk band, Lurky Skunk for this show!
ADV: $12 | DOS: $15 // 21+
$30.25 adv
Celebrate with Asheville’s most sophisticated musical ambassador!
$20 – $30
$24.80 adv
Come pick!!!
DAY OF: $28.00
ADVANCED: $25.00
Sold Out
$15.83 adv
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$27.00 ADV / $30.00 DOS
$30 – $35
ADV $18 / DOS $20 // 21+
$37.98 adv
$27.01 adv
JOYER – indie slowcore bedroom pop from NY, NY.
w/ STATE PARK RANGER, DISH, and SHINING ABYSS
$10
Suggested $5-$10 Donation @ The Door // 21+
Scuzz Folk from Brevard, NC featuring Tony Carollo
donation hub – give or take……charge your phone
Virtuoso musician Eric Congdon is one of Western North Carolinas most engaging and popular artists. Voted #1 Guitarist in Mountain XPress, his amazing musicianship always thrills audiences no matter what he’s playing.
Company Swing, an all-female swing, jazz, and blues band.
Ben Balmer, Blues and Soul Guitarist, takes the Mudpuppies Stage on Friday.
Enjoy Margarita Madness, $7 Margaritas ALL DAY, and let the tunes take you away.
All ages.
No Cover.
We showcase some of the top sporting events and serve the area’s best sushi, including sushi rolls, sashimi, and Nigiri. But that’s not all; 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, karaoke and team trivia nights that always bring fun and laughter. mudpuppiesavl.com/
indie-pop
We are doing a fundraiser on Saturday afternoon with live music with @highflyingcriminals benefitting @sharinghouse_brevard and @transylvaniacohungercoalition
We will post the needs of both organizations if anyone wishes to drop off donations directly at the event to them.
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❤️ Also, if you are feeling generous there is another great flood relief fundraiser happening on Friday night with our friends at @185kingstreet
We are going to be playing in Hendersonville this Saturday to raise money for WNC hurricane relief during these difficult times. All of the proceeds will be donated to places in need of food, supplies, and restoration. We are so grateful to be apart of such a loving community even after disaster. Come listen to some live music if you’re able and support by giving for hurricane relief.
@detectiveblind_ 3 sister indie-rock band
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.
The ALR Trio will be bringing their blues and rock songs to the Mills River stage.
acoustic appalachia, americana roots
Event Highlights:
Super Jam Lineup:• Josh Daniel – Renowned for his captivating Americana
sound and heartfelt performances.
• Mark Schimick – Virtuoso mandolin player, blending
bluegrass and jam styles.
• Jeremy Shaw – Exceptional multi-instrumentalist known for
bringing energy and creativity to every stage.
• Jeff Sipe – Legendary drummer with a background in jazz,
rock, and jam band scenes.
violinist/crooner Drayton Aldridge joined by Dan Keller on guitar.
Check out the angelic and rootsy duo, Aditi Sethi and Jay Brown with The Sethi-Brown band, bringing golden oldies, performed by their sweet family band, ages 5 to 40+.
Charm, stories, humor, insightful songs, sweet voice, and dazzling guitar ability.” ~ BBC Radio Belfast
– Micah Thomas Trio
Thursday, October 10 | 7pm Show |
Cimafunk is a two-time Grammy-nominated, Afro-Cuban Rockstar tearing up stages across the globe with his 9-piece band from Havana, the Tribe. His name refers to the essence of his music, which aims to subvert classical Cuban rhythms with innovative mixes of funk and AfroCuban.
Cimafunk and the Tribe’s live show is a celebration of groove and an unforgettable sonic and bodily experience, forcing out-of-body experiences for crowds at Austin City Limits, Bonnaroo, BottleRock, Glastonbury, New Orleans Jazz, Newport Jazz, Montreal Jazz, Paleo, Roskilde, Summer Sonic and hundreds of other festivals around the world.
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
Please join us this Thursday night, October 10th as we welcome “The Falcon Phour”. Many in the live music community have spent countless Thursday nights with some of these these wonderful musicians over the years. First when they had their weekly residency as @thelumpyheads down at the One Stop, and more recently over in west Asheville where they’ve been doing their thing as @feefiphauxfish for the last few months.
As always, the Stoplight will provide snacks & drinks. All that we ask of you is to show up ready for a good time, and if you can spare it a few bucks to throw at the band.
Space is limited so please rsvp with me either here or via text at (630) 258-0635. Once you confirm your attendance I will pass along the pertinent details. We hope you can join us. Please help spread the word to our peoples. Love & light to you all! – @ratdogfreak
Friday, October 11th, 2024 || Doors 7PM || Show 8PM || $24.80 adv. Event Details and Tickets
Saxsquatch is a 7’ tall multi-instrumentalist, producer, and electronic music artist from North Carolina.
Saxsquatch’s live show is a mind bending experience showcasing his music production, stage plot, and saxophone skills over original music, remixes, and crowd participation. His dream of creating the “Bigfoot Rave” tour came to fruition in 2024, adding a laser show to an already dynamic set. Well received across the United States and selling out major markets, the search for this cryptid won’t be hard. You can find him on tour or at major festivals across the world.
Showcasing his spell binding stage presence, he has been aguest on Jimmy Fallon’s “That’s My Jam!’ and Tosh.0 and has shared the stage with Tedeschi Trucks Band, Goldfish, Andy Frasco, Here Come the Mummies, Sam Bush, and Pigeons Playing Ping Pong.
Adama & Les Amis plays rhythms and songs from Ivory Coast & West Africa. This is an all ages event for families, children and adults to dance to the sounds of Les Amis!
Beer and Loathing is an acoustic duo comprised of song writer Johnny Blackwell and Cole Laughter. Beer and Loathing is bringing their blend of rock n’ roll and honky tonk to Mills River. A free show you don’t want to miss!
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
Hope Griffin: Vocals & Acoustic Guitar
Kate Leigh Bryant: Violin & Vocals
Zack Page: Upright Bass
Riyen Roots and Kenny Dore are keeping the blues alive..One show at a time!!
Blues Soul Roots Music From The Carolina Mountains
Clint Roberts is the founder and lead singer of Holler Choir, a string band known for their tight harmonies and heartfelt songs. With their blend of folk, bluegrass, and Americana influences, Holler Choir is turning heads quickly in the roots music scene.
Soul, R&B, Funk, and even a little Hip-Hop. They are a Western North Carolina favorite and holds several Mountain Xpress “best of” awards including, but not limited to: best funk band, best vocalist, best lyricist, best r&b/soul, best singer-songwriter, all around favorite band and band that gives back to the community.