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Nov
14
Thu
Elevate your jam session experience! Join us for an evening of collaborative music-making where we provide the backline (drums & keyboards) – you bring your instrument and your talent!
Cha Cha, Cumbia, Merengue and Salsa.
Entry includes class. $10 entry for all.
Come on out and enjoy some music with our house DJ. Til 1am on Friday & Saturday
Nov
15
Fri
Café Canna – 6-11pm
Banks Ave – 9-11:30pm
Double Crown – 9pm-2am
Havana Miami – 9pm-2am
Room 9 Nightclub – 9pm-2am
Static Age Loft – 9pm-2am
Waterstreet – 9pm-2am
Imperial – 9pm-1am
The Barksdale – 10pm-2am
Lazy Diamond – 10pm-2am
Strange Magic Bar – 10pm-2am
Scandals -10pm-2am
Shakeys – 12-2am
Check with the venue on cover charges and tonight’s DJ.
collective improvisations
Nov
16
Sat
live-looping multi-instrumentalist and beatmaker
We invite you to be part of a meaningful and exciting day at Rise and Rebuild: Disaster Relief Concert, an all-day festival supporting Fallout ArtSpace artists affected by Hurricane Helene.
This family-friendly event will feature an incredible lineup of local music. Enjoy browsing a vibrant local vendors’ market and savor delicious local food and drinks.
As the evening unfolds, experience a spectacular nighttime fire arts showcase featuring fire spinning, dancing, and a breathtaking ancestral firewalk, Chakana Crossing. The event will also include a ceremonial burn to mark this unforgettable day of resilience and community spirit. Tickets for the firewalk experience will be sold separately throughout the day for $22.
Tickets for the all-day event experience are $15 per person, available only at the gate on the day of the event. All proceeds will go toward assisting Fallout ArtSpace artists impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Fallout ArtSpace, Inc. is a 501c3 nonprofit performance art space in Alexander, NC. We provide a space for artists to create, perform, and grow.
https://www.falloutartspace.org/
Beginners are welcome- all levels. Learn, play, share!!!
Free
Drop in early for dinner and join “Mr. Soul Motion’s Supper Club”, where the smooth and sweet stuff gets played! Once the diners clear out, the tables move, the volume goes up, the lights go down, and the dance party is on!
Nov
17
Sun
We are hosting a volunteer appreciation day at nanostead this Sunday November 17th!
Everyone is welcome!
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/
Howdy Pard’ners
Join Jerri & Christopher for country music, line dancing, and beginner 2 step!
* No Partner needed
>> NO COVER<<
Howdy Pard’ners
Join Jerri & Christopher for country music, line dancing, and beginner 2 step!
* No Partner needed
>> NO COVER<<
Come out and give BIG LOVE to Salvage Station during a very special benefit show with DJ Logic & The JLloyd Mashup feat. special guests, including (but not limited to!) talented Asheville artists: Datrian Johnson, Christina Chandler, Rebekah Todd, Isaac Hadden, Doug McElvy, and Melissa & McKinney.
SUGGESTED DONATION $20+ (The More You Give, The More It Helps!)
donate here*All proceeds will support Salvage Station employees impacted by Hurricane Helene.
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.
Happy Sunday Asheville! Open mic tonight from 8- close signups start at 7pm!
Come on out and enjoy some music with our house DJ. Til 1am on Friday & Saturday
Getting the jams back together with Ghost In The Graveyard. We will be mixing in jams and guests throughout the night. Bring your instrument and come join the fun. Food and Drinks available all night long! $5-$10 Suggested donation
Nov
18
Mon
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.
Calling all Songwriters: All Original Open Mic at Old Town District.
Mondays 7:00-9:00
Bring your songs, voice and ears and let’s get together and share the craft with each other!
110 Black Mt. Ave.
Black Mountain NC
pay what you can
Find out who will be playing and calling each week
click here
Liven up your Monday evening by coming out to Leveller to listen to a Brazilian Choro music jam!
We are going to keep our Strictly Bluegrass Jam with Host Branson Raines going. Every Monday night at 7:00 p.m. at the historic Methodist Church in the Walnut Community. The address is 15 Barnard Road, Marshall, NC. All Bluegrass lovers, listeners, pickers are welcome to join us to play, sing and fellowship. The strongest thing we will have to drink is Coffee! There is no charge, we will keep the music free!don’t let us Down now, come on down.
The Acoustic Jam will continue on Thursday nights at 7:00 p.m. at the Church as well. Calvin Parham and Logan Clark will host the Jam.
Hosted by Sam Wharton. Come pick!
Every Monday Night! Sign up at 6:30, music at 7:15! Come on down tonight to get a taste of some great neighborhood music. P.S. No Wagon Wheel! Host Taylor Martin and Friends.
Come on out and enjoy some music with our house DJ. Til 1am on Friday & Saturday
Nov
19
Tue
Tonight we’ll have open mic from 7-9p. Bring a guitar, drum, book, or a friend and come join us!
Mudpuppies and Mojo Sound Production presents Open Mic 🎙️
We need to support our local Music more than ever.
Join our host for November, the very talented Hope Griffin, and let’s keep the music alive in WNC.
Bring your instrument and take the stage solo or with other local talent. If you’re a music enthusiast, enjoy the show.
Sign Up Starts at 6:30.
On Tuesday, we feature amazing specials:
Buy-One, Get-One Free Appetizers &
1/2 OFF Bottles of Wines.
We hope we see you there
We provide full backline–drum kit, amps, piano, keys, and PA with mics/inputs. The jam is hosted by Chris Cooper and Friends, who play for the first half hour or so, and then the jam opens up.
Come on out and enjoy some music with our house DJ. Til 1am on Friday & Saturday
(musicians, comedians, dancers, poets, storytellers)
$10 Suggested Donation at the Door (Cash or Venmo accepted, think tip jar, goes 100% to musicians!)
Nov
20
Wed
Acoustic Old Time/Bluegrass Jam!! C’mon Out!!
Hosted by Billy Litz (weather permitting)
Come demonstrate your talents at Open Mic.
Swing Asheville is BACK!!
Join us for our weekly dance series in our beautiful new home, the Haywood Park Hotel.
Weekly dance is $10 admission and includes:
Free beginner swing dance lesson (7-8 pm)
Social swing dance to DJed music (8-10 pm)
‘Lights Out Asheville’ – a blues/fusion dance hour to top off the night (10-11 pm)
w/ Brandon Manitoba
From $12.70
It’s time for our weekly Wednesday Open Mic with Caleb Beissert!
Get in line early to get a good spot, the list fills up super fast!!
Sign up at 8 pm, Mic starts at 8:30
All forms of entertainment welcome, (not just poetry.)
Come on out and enjoy some music with our house DJ. Til 1am on Friday & Saturday
Nov
21
Thu
Howdy Pard’ners
Join Jerri & Christopher for country music, line dancing, and beginner 2 step!
* No Partner needed
>> NO COVER<<
Come for to listen, come for to jam. Bring your banjos, your fiddles, your guitars and basses.
Come join the fun at our next sip & sing.
The Acoustic Jam will continue on Thursday nights at 7:00 p.m. at the Church. Calvin Parham and Logan Clark will host the Jam.
All Ol Time lovers, listeners, pickers are welcome to join us to play, sing and fellowship. The strongest thing we will have to drink is Coffee! There is no charge, we will keep the music free!don’t let us Down now, come on down.
Our amazing Thursday BlueGrass jam curated by the talented Drew Matulich! Don’t miss your chance to check out some of the best pickers from all over WNC! A real show-stopping performance only at Jack of the Wood! The Bluegrass Jam will start after the host band at 9:30 and go to 11:30pm. Pickers bring your instruments! 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/
Elevate your jam session experience! Join us for an evening of collaborative music-making where we provide the backline (drums & keyboards) – you bring your instrument and your talent!
Cha Cha, Cumbia, Merengue and Salsa.
Entry includes class. $10 entry for all.
Come on out and enjoy some music with our house DJ. Til 1am on Friday & Saturday
Nov
22
Fri
Entry is free for those who can not afford to donate, but all are encouraged to donate to support relief efforts.
PERFORMANCES BY:
CPT. HYPERDRIVE
CUT RUGS B2B ZEPLINN
DELTANINE
GANGBEEF FAMILY B2B TAKEOVER
EARTHCRY
KANG B & FRIENDS
KIRBY BRIGHT
MIMOSA
SOOHAN
Are you ready to kick this thing off?! This Friday November 22nd join us to start the celebration with Santa, Mrs. Clause, DJ with holiday tunes, hot chocolate and enough holiday spirit for everyone on the @laughing.seed.cafe heated patio! We’ll see you there!🎄
Café Canna – 6-11pm
Banks Ave – 9-11:30pm
Double Crown – 9pm-2am
Havana Miami – 9pm-2am
Room 9 Nightclub – 9pm-2am
Static Age Loft – 9pm-2am
Waterstreet – 9pm-2am
Imperial – 9pm-1am
The Barksdale – 10pm-2am
Lazy Diamond – 10pm-2am
Strange Magic Bar – 10pm-2am
Scandals -10pm-2am
Shakeys – 12-2am
Check with the venue on cover charges and tonight’s DJ.
$5-$10 Donation @ The Door // 21+
“Boomtown”, Chris Bullock’s (Snarky Puppy), improvisational project along with Justin Stanton (Snarky Puppy) and Jaze Uries (Get Right Band).
Nov
23
Sat
This year, Asheville’s Annual Holiday Parade will take on a fresh twist as it transforms into a vibrant Holiday Jamboree at Pack Square Park. The Holiday Jamboree will bring the community together with crafts, games, and fun activities for all ages. Stroll through the festive Holiday Market, featuring local artists and retailers, and savor delicious food and drink from popular food trucks and beverage vendors. Santa himself will be on-site for free photos, thanks to the NC Arboretum, and families can enjoy lively performances from local bands, school groups, and dance troupes on the Pack Square stage.
– November 23rd is “UPLIFT Asheville High Noon”
– Tailored for ages 16+
– (1) food truck: Purple People Feeder
– 2-3 vendors –
– DJ Just Nieman
– Adama Dembele (master djembe player)
Free and Open to All {No Registration}
Join us for a day of collective healing and a celebration of community resilience, presented in conjunction with The Farm at Black Mountain College exhibition, at the Warren Wilson College Farm and Garden. The event will include: Live music, multimedia land arts installations, odd dancing, mutual aid raffles, plein air painting, the Farm’s annual meat sale, Garden Crew goods, grief workshop, sketchbook club, puppets, portraits by AVL Darkroom, and a sunset surprise in Bryson Gymnasium at 5:18PM. Bring your own binoculars, easels, watercolors, sketchbooks, and/or cameras!
Get ready for an electrifying night as STAMR (Stronger Together Artist & Music Relief) brings you the legendary Dieselboy & Dara live in concert! Join us for an unforgettable evening of cutting-edge beats, intense energy, and a celebration of community—all while supporting our local artists and musicians through STAMR’s ongoing relief efforts.
$20
sliding scale for $10-$50
Original space music vibes!
Ben’s Tune Up – 8-11pm
Banks Ave – 9-11:30pm
Havana Miami – 9pm-2am
Room 9 Nightclub – 9pm-2am
Static Age Loft – 9pm-2am
Waterstreet – 9pm-2am
Imperial – 9pm-1am
The Barksdale – 10pm-2am
Double Crown – 10pm-2am
Lazy Diamond – 10pm-2am
Strange Magic Bar – 10pm-2am
Shakeys – 10pm-2am
Scandals -10pm-2am
Check with the venue on cover charges and tonight’s DJ.
Drop in early for dinner and join “Mr. Soul Motion’s Supper Club”, where the smooth and sweet stuff gets played! Once the diners clear out, the tables move, the volume goes up, the lights go down, and the dance party is on!
Nov
24
Sun
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/
JP on guitar; Andy Preston on bass; Jeff Rudolph drums!
Sit-in’s are welcome! Bring your instrument or voice! What could be better than Jazz on a Sunday afternoon?
Happy Sunday Asheville! Open mic tonight from 8- close signups start at 7pm!
Come on out and enjoy some music with our house DJ. Til 1am on Friday & Saturday
Nov
25
Mon
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.
Calling all Songwriters: All Original Open Mic at Old Town District.
Mondays 7:00-9:00
Bring your songs, voice and ears and let’s get together and share the craft with each other!
110 Black Mt. Ave.
Black Mountain NC
pay what you can
Find out who will be playing and calling each week
click here
We are going to keep our Strictly Bluegrass Jam with Host Branson Raines going. Every Monday night at 7:00 p.m. at the historic Methodist Church in the Walnut Community. The address is 15 Barnard Road, Marshall, NC. All Bluegrass lovers, listeners, pickers are welcome to join us to play, sing and fellowship. The strongest thing we will have to drink is Coffee! There is no charge, we will keep the music free!don’t let us Down now, come on down.
The Acoustic Jam will continue on Thursday nights at 7:00 p.m. at the Church as well. Calvin Parham and Logan Clark will host the Jam.
Hosted by Sam Wharton. Come pick!
Every Monday Night! Sign up at 6:30, music at 7:15! Come on down tonight to get a taste of some great neighborhood music. P.S. No Wagon Wheel! Host Taylor Martin and Friends.
Come on out and enjoy some music with our house DJ. Til 1am on Friday & Saturday
$1.00 off all Jameson, too! 
