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
Second Saturday in The RAD with Lillie Syracuse
@ Marquee Asheville
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
Summertime Artfest w/ Elizabeth McCorvey
@ Zillacoah Beer Co.
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.
Asheville River Day w/ Lua Flora, Sons of Paradise, Yesterday’s Clothes, Big Fur, Cigarettes at Sunset, and Strawhouse
@ The Grey Eagle Outpost at Asheville Adventure Company
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
Parker’s Back
@ Beradu - Specialty Market, Kitchen & Bar Black Mountain
Come on out, folks – The 58th season of Shindig on the Green is a FREE event in the heart of downtown Asheville on summer Saturday evenings: a joyously spontaneous celebration of traditional and old-time string bands, bluegrass, ballad singers, big circle mountain dancers and cloggers. Stage show on the Bascom Lamar Lunsford stage and informal jam sessions around the park. Bring your instruments, lawn chairs or blankets, family and friends and join us “along about sundown” – or at seven o’clock for those who wear a watch – and enjoy the rich traditional music and dance heritage of the Southern Appalachian Mountains.
Concessions will be available.
Saturday Saloon with Jim McGuinn & Elijah Wyatt
@ Mal's Bar Marshall
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.
Honky Tonk Saturday with Nordmoe & the Rodeo
@ Eda's Hide-a-Way Weaverville
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.
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
The Broken Hearts: Ultimate Tom Petty Tribute The Broken Hearts: Ultimate Tom Petty Tribute
@ The Orange Peel
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/
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
SAVE THE DATE | Day of Rock 2 Music Festival
@ The Grey Eagle
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
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.
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.
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!
Iron Moon Metal & Art Fest: ft Black Tusk, Royal Thunder and more
@ Eulogy
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
@ Appalachian Mountain Brewing Mills River
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 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.
Black Mountain Blues After-Party | Pisgah Sunday Jam w/ Spiro & Friends + Special Guests
@ Pisgah Brewing Black Mountain
Every Sunday | Bar: 2PM | Signups: 6PM | Music: 6:30PM Pisgah Brewing Company Outdoor Stage Food Truck: Downstream Deli
This Sunday we will host the official after party of the Black Mountain Blues Festival!
Join our star-studded house band as they soar though musical peaks and valleys. With a rotating lineup of musicians, no two Sundays are alike. Bring your instruments and join the band on stage, full backline provided.
Free
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!
Jack Devereux & Nic Gareiss Fiddle & Dance
@ Cork & Keg
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
Tears For The Dying // More Is Not Enough // XOR
@ 27 Club Asheville
Bumpin Uglies will be performing LIVE on the Indoor Stage at Salvage Station on Monday, July 15th with Rockstead opening the show! Doors open @ 7 PM and the music starts @ 8 PM. This is a General Admission show with FREE ON-SITE PARKING! Root Down will be serving their delicious twist on Southern Soul Food PLUS we will have our FULL bar open for you to enjoy! $18 ADV / $22 DOS Event Details and Tickets
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
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.
Live Music: Z-Man Experience
@ Doc Browns BBQ Candler
! Come out and join us as we tear up the dance floor to the music brought to us by one of our favorite local bands- Heavenly Vipers at our weekly location!!
Dress up like your favorite Hero or Villain! We will have a costume contest and tasty snacks!! We will also be running a 50/50 raffle as well as raffles for various donated art pieces! Money raised will go to purchasing a snap dance floor!!
Lesson: 7-8 Dance: 8-11
$5 for the lesson $10 for the dance
Dance: Heavenly Vipers will be gracing our stage with a fun eclectic mix of surf/desert rock with a western vibe.
Sip and stroll through the Arboretum’s gardens in the glow of the golden hour, all while listening to live music from a variety of local and regional artists! ArborEvenings runs Thursdays and most Fridays through September from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
There is no additional cost to attend ArborEvenings beyond our standard parking fee. As always, Arboretum Society members and their accompanying guests can enter for FREE (guests must be in member vehicles to receive free entry). Proceeds from ArborEvenings help support the The North Carolina Arboretum Society and further advance the Arboretum’s mission.
“Whether he’s playing solo, or with his band… Tim McWilliams displays a dazzling skill on the acoustic guitar, flatpicking traditional tunes and his own material like a modern-day Doc Watson.” – Greenville Journal
Directed by virtuoso Chinese-American pipa player, singer, and composer Min Xiao-Fen, enjoy an immersive experience where ancient strings resonate with the rhythms of the modern era. Joining her are Mari Ohta, a sensational Japanese-American koto player, and Thom Nguyen, a Vietnamese-American percussionist and sonic sculpture artist.
Free for Members or included with Museum admission
Brushfire Stankgrass
@ Pisgah Brewing Black Mountain
Thursday, July 18th | Bar: 4PM | Music: 6:30PM Pisgah Brewing Company Outdoor Stage Food Truck: Downstream Deli
A Genre-bending ongoing exploration of modern mountain music. Brothers Will and Ben Saylor, accompanied by Micah Thomas and Daniel Iannucci, with the love and support of a vibrant community of local musicians and creators, continue to reinvent themselves and their distinctive, jam-laden bluegrass sound.
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!
Wings & Strings Summer Series
@ Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack
Each show will take place on the large baseball field located behind the playground. A food truck will be parked on-site near the concession stands for each show. Concert-goers are encouraged to bring their own chairs/blankets to claim a seat in the outfield.
Flatland Cavalry is coming to the Outdoor Stage at Salvage Station on Friday, July 19, 2024 with special guest Americana folk-rock band Briscoe! Doors open at 6:00 PM 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! $30 ADV / $35 DOS Event Details and Tickets
Flatland Cavalry is breaking out into a gallop. After years of hot trotting across their native Texas, the country outfit is primed for a breakout with the release of their third full-length album, the sonically sprawling and wistfully written Welcome to Countryland. An energetic blend of Country-Folk-Americana. Easy on the ears, Heavy on the heart.
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
Michael Stevens Quartet
@ Antler Village and Winery @ Biltmore
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.
