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Folk-singer Bob Keel is coming to Appalachian Mountain Brewery – Mills River to play his unique brand of original songs.
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
“Bubbles and Beats” with DJ Brandon Manitoba on the turntables with the hot tunes. Bubble features and all the Pet Nats!
jazz, indie-folk, and pop
FREE SHOW FRIDAY 🍺🌵
We are playing a special acoustic trio show at @theradbrewco Featuring Kate Leigh Bryant @k8tunes, Ashlee Booth @littlecellogirl , and Jason McCoy.
Host of the roots music history podcast, American Songcatcher, Nicholas Edward Williams is a multi-instrumentalist and storyteller who is dedicated to “playing it forward” by preserving the songs, stories, artists and styles that have shaped our country: Ragtime, Piedmont Blues, Early Country, Traditional Folk and Old-Time.
Hannah Kaminer is an Asheville, North Carolina-based artist who is known for her poignant songwriting, clear voice, and often comedic stage presence. Raised in small towns in Western North Carolina, Kaminer writes songs about love, loss, and home, fusing echoes of Appalachian and country traditions with wistful, Americana-style songwriting.
Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Transylvania county chapter of JuniorAppalachian Musicians (JAM,) a nonprofit whose mission is ” to provide communities with the tools and support they need to teach children to play and dance to traditional old time and bluegrass music” and “.. [to give children] the opportunity to experience community through the joy of participating in traditional mountain music together.”
$25.00 per ticket (proceeds benefit Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM)
Children under 12 are free. Event Details and Tickets
Bluesy-Sweet Soul with a Southern ‘twang
DAY OF: $15.00
ADVANCED: $10.00
Smokin’ Mountain Grass
Y’all-ternative, Appalachian
This Friday (July 12, 2024)! I’m pleased to present the world debut of my Nonet and the release of my first solo record, Evanescent, at the AyurPrana Listening Room.
Doors: 7:00pm – Start: 8:00pm
Jay Sanders – Guitar & Effects
Justin Ray – Trumpet
Henry Candler – Trumpet
Steve Alford – Saxophone
Jacob Rodriguez – Saxophone
Will Boyd – Saxophone
Zack Page – Bass
Alan Hall – Drums
Tyler Housholder – Percussion
$30 Advance tickets are available through StageHound: click here
$10
Ska City is a British American nine-piece collective, based in Asheville, North Carolina. Ska City plays original and classic ska, two tone, and Trojan rocksteady songs.
$10 cover
$21.49 adv
$20 +
Americana Soul singer-songwriter & guitarist, Whitney Mongé built her 16 year music career starting as a prolific street performer in Seattle, WA, working her way to major stages around the world with her relatable songwriting, powerhouse vocals and rhythmic blues guitar playing.
Take advantage of our Friday’s Special: $7 Margarita Madnes which you won’t find anywhere else in town on the weekend. Come and enjoy our fantastic food while you groove to the tunes.
Sports and sushi. Music and trivia. Friends and rivals. At MUDPUPPIES, we bring so many different things to the table. But it’s the way we do it that makes them all just a little better. Great service, friendly fans, and a welcoming atmosphere turn games into get-togethers and competitors into comrades. mudpuppiesavl.com/
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Caged Affair is an alternative rock band based out of Asheville NC. Their neo grunge-punk sound has drawn parallels to Queens of the Stone Age, Nirvana and Royal Blood among others. Hungry for something beyond the typical, they formed Caged Affair. Armed with a name offensive to some, enigmatic to others and a love of 90’s pop-punk rock, they set out to create music blending Tyler’s demanding baselines, Harley’s electric riffs and Cody’s frantic drumming.
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
Asheville’s finest birds, the cleanest of the dirty featuring a pop jazz rock blues funk fusion.
$10
Prepare for an unforgettable evening of soul music as Nashville’s own vocal sensation, Heidi Burson, makes her debut at Jack of the Wood! Heidi and her talented band, featuring Sissy Dinkle and Ben Balmer, will fill the air with their captivating sounds. This is your chance to experience the soulful magic of one of Nashville’s finest.
$10 cover
from $15/$20/$25 +
9pm
21+
$10
SUGGESTED $5-$10 DONATION @ DOOR // 21+
Music to groove to while shopping for local goods 🕺🏼
Join us for a Mountain of Blues in the Little Town that Rocks. A three day music Festival in downtown Black Mountain.
This inaugural event features 46 acts, a specially curated line up with hundreds of True Blue musicians who will be playing at various venues across downtown Black Mountain.
Immerse in Blues music over 3 days, shop at local businesses and at our vendor village and enjoy refreshments from downtown restaurants, breweries, food trucks and refreshment stands.
You are invited to be a part of this Inaugural event- come be a part of history in the making as we honor the musical contributions and cultural narrative of the Blues.
Choose from either the VIP Access Pass (limited time offer), 3-Day Pass (Adult or Youth), Individual Day Pass or Multi-Ticket Pack Deal. Event Details and Tickets
Travels far and wide have shaped Christopher Jamison’s music, from his songwriting start as a teenager living in London, to early performances in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Dubbed the “Paul Simon of Texas” by the Austin Chronicle, the Texas native’s songs have been called “sing-a-long immediate and earworm lasting” (No Depression).
Sugar Bomb is a trio from Asheville, North Carolina that’s as sweet as it is explosive – with extreme dynamic range & a knack for improvisation, the band is quickly making a name for themselves with their mind-bending grooves & melodic explorations. Catch them for a rare afternoon performance on 7/13!
$5 Cover
15 Local Artists
Elizabeth is a multi-instrumentalist and singer who performs as a solo artist and with several bands across Western North Carolina. Musical repertoire includes a variety of genres, including rock, Americana, blues, and Latin folk.
ADVANCED: $16.00
DAY OF: $20.00
mountain string band, bluegrass, swing and gypsy jaz
blues-centric rock and roll
Join us at the taproom on July 13th from 6-9 pm for live music with Paul Edelman!
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
swing
classic rock, dance music, blues and country
$15
$12 – $20 +
Mal’s on Saturday! $5-$10 at the door! Music starts at 7
playing the best of Old country, old rock and some newer stuff also
$30 online advance. $35 day of show.
Welcome Blaze The City! Enjoy some kickin live music and great drinks and forget all your worries.
Nashville Recording Artist
$21.49 adv
Flint Blade creates live, uplifting soundscapes of voice, beatbox, the Chapman Stick (a unique guitar/bass tapping instrument) and various other instruments such as Caribbean steel pan. Drawing influence from dub reggae, jazz and world music, Flint crafts his own unique “Jambient” style of music.
$10 cover
Muddy Guthrie is a duo composed of Jeb Rogers and Mike Huber from the Jeb Rogers Band.
Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Muddy Guthrie plays originals along with Americana,
Rock, Classic Rock & Blues. Mike and Jeb are excited to be back at OWW with Muddy Guthrie and Friends featuring Skyler Jacobson on bass, Bob Russ on guitar with Lee Kram on drums.
$5 Cover
A mid-July Hot Summer Night Variety Show! Featuring Burlesque, Bellydance, Swordy, Puppetry & Clowning. Live Music from The Deviled Eggs Band & Cookie Tongue 8p-11p $15 Cover
$20 – $25
from $20.00 +
Hailing from the scenic landscapes of Appalachia, the 81 Drifters weave a tapestry of sounds ranging from singer-songwriter originals to bluegrass, western swing, old country, and classic rock. The Western North Carolina string band from Asheville NC made up of multi-instrumentalists and songwriters/
$10 cover
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$25 up
DOORS 8PM
SHOW 9PM
$10
21+
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
Asheville Indie babes Paprika and Ever After are meeting up with Atlanta rockers Bad Guru in the rock chapel!
$10
Suggested $5-$10 Donation @ The Door // 21+
Rumours ATL is coming to the Outdoor Stage at Salvage Station on Sunday, July 14th, 2024! Doors open at 6:00PM and the music starts at 7:30PM. This is a LARGE EVENT, so please read our FAQs to learn more about parking options and our shuttle service. Root Down will be serving their delicious twist on Southern Soul Food and we’ll have our full bar open for you to enjoy! $25 ADV / $30 DOS Event Details and Tickets
Formed in 2014, Rumours ATL has taken the U.S. by storm with their stage scorching renditions of Fleetwood Mac songs. Fans from across the nation claim that Rumours ATL is the band to see if you are looking for an authentic recreation of live Fleetwood Mac shows. Rumours ATL will leave you wanting more. Rumours ATL will make you relive those Fleetwood Mac memories.
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
August 17 & 18 || Doors: 12:00 PM || Show: 1:00 PM || 2 Day Tickets from $45 Event Information and Tickets
The Day of Rock 2 Music Festival is the largest Multi Genre Rock Music Festival in the Carolinas. Bringing together 28 bands over a 2-day period at the iconic Grey Eagle in Asheville, NC. Bands will descend from all over the east coast including newcomers, well established locals, guitar legends, regional, and national touring acts which are amongst the hottest names in rock music right now.
Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of the newest and most exciting Rock Summit, poised to become a perennial powerhouse festival for years to come!
Join us for a Mountain of Blues in the Little Town that Rocks. A three day music Festival in downtown Black Mountain.
This inaugural event features 46 acts, a specially curated line up with hundreds of True Blue musicians who will be playing at various venues across downtown Black Mountain.
Immerse in Blues music over 3 days, shop at local businesses and at our vendor village and enjoy refreshments from downtown restaurants, breweries, food trucks and refreshment stands.
You are invited to be a part of this Inaugural event- come be a part of history in the making as we honor the musical contributions and cultural narrative of the Blues.
Choose from either the VIP Access Pass (limited time offer), 3-Day Pass (Adult or Youth), Individual Day Pass or Multi-Ticket Pack Deal. Event Details and Tickets
7/28 – Brett Winning
Come hear Jenny sing a few with James Schlender on violin/fiddle.
Americana/Folk Duo
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
Pretty Little Goat formed in 2013 through their common love of the deep well of local tradition found in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Pretty Little Goat sees traditional music as a living art form; vibrant and evolving.
jam band
Bring em out, bring em out, bring em out! Lyric is bring her 4 piece band to Wild wings South, for Sunday fun day. Come enjoy food and drinks by the lake, while jamming to rhythm & dance grooves of LYRIC!
$32.51 adv
Hear AFTA faculty: Tate Addis, Deborah Belcher, Frances Duff, Dylan Hannan, Lelia Lattimore, Patrick O’Neil, Clark Sorrells, and Karen Sorrells as they perform music by Beethoven, Mozart, Bach, Schumann, Gershwin, Hancock, Price, Rollins, and more!
A Free-will donation will be collected at each concert to support the AFTA scholarship fund helping AFTA students in need. If you cannot attend the event but would like to donate, visit academyforthearts.org/donate.
Appalachian Roots will be bringing their old-time tunes to Mills River. Come out to celebrate the weekend with us!
July 14 | 4:00pm Show | $25 Event Information and Tickets
Sundays on the River continues. There is not a better place to listen to music and chill than the French Broad River Pavilion at Olivette.
KATIE OATES knows how to sing. She’s been singing for as long as she can remember. The daughter of a preacher, she belted hymns from her crib as a toddler to wake up her parents. As a singer/songwriter whose song styles veer into blues, jazz, gospel, and music theatre with lyrics that hearken back to 20th century jazz standards.
OWEN WALSH has been telling stories and performing music his entire life. His years of formal violin and classical guitar training, zest for informal improvisation, and love of folk-lore storytelling combine to create a unique blend of musical expression.
Live Music with Jack Miller
Come grab a beer and enjoy some live music from our friends Mike and Amy!
Hot Jazz, 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.
Pisgah Brewing Company Outdoor Stage
Food Truck: Downstream Deli
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!
Just off from their residency at the Campbell Folk School, we are happy to host this duo for an early evening show. Jack Devereux is a trans-continental hillbilly, he makes violins and plays fiddle music, oh, and most around here know he’s an Asheville native! Nic Gareiss has been hailed by the New York Times for his “dexterous melding of Irish and Appalachian dance” and called “the most inventive and expressive step dancer on the scene” by the Boston Herald.
$8.00 cover at the door
Doors 8PM
Show 9pm
Cover $10
21+ ONLY
A rotating series of local musicians play every Sunday at 5 Walnut Wine Bar in Downtown Asheville.
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Chalwa’s lead singer flies solo!
Since the early 2000s, Bumpin Uglies have been carving their own path; channeling their tenacious and relentless attitude into their meticulous craft. Rejecting conventional norms, Bumpin Uglies has established a distinctive sound that is a perfect reflection of their Mid-Atlantic roots – gritty, down-to-earth, and bursting with charisma. With a genre-defying approach that seamlessly fuses punk energy with ska’s infectious grooves and reggae’s laid-back rhythms, Bumpin Uglies creates a musical experience that captivates audiences far and wide. Their live performances are legendary, infusing the crowd with an electrifying energy that leaves no one untouched.
With roots leading as far back as middle school, Rockstead combines a lifetime full of influences ranging from rock, punk, reggae, jam and metal.
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
Join the fun with hula hoops and a live DJ. Whether you’re a seasoned hooper or a beginner, this vibrant event invites everyone to dance, spin, and groove to the music in a welcoming and energetic atmosphere.
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.
Soul & Rock n Roll!!! Good time grooves, get on up with the get down!
Dance: 8-11
$10 for the dance
In a soundscape rich in folk and americana offerings Tina and Her Pony stand out with their clarity and freshness.
Doors 7PM
Show 8PM
Cover $10
21+ ONLY
Join DJ 5 for a kid/youth/adult friendly dance session.
$5
3 hand picked musicians/attentive audience.
ADVANCED: $22.00
DAY OF: $25.00