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Groove to the sounds of the Peacock Party Band and Solvivor, creating melodies that resonate with Asheville’s soul.
Join us for our Cider Fest! We’ll have guest taps from @barndoorciderworks @blackmountaincider_and_mead and @botanistandbarrel live music by @circusmuttband
and enjoy food from @tincanpizzeria and @diggitydoughnuts.
Circus Mutt draws from a spectrum of musical influences including rock-n-roll, jazz and bluegrass. Circus Mutt has woven a unique blend of American sounds on their new studio album, Old Dogs & New Tricks.
Originally from Raleigh, North Carolina, Asheville-based singer-songwriter Frances Eliza blends her love of songwriting with her passion for jazz, indie-folk, and pop music. Her jarring, unexpected lyrics and intricate melodies delve into the challenges of human relationships.
EARLY Reggae SHOW 4-7pm $5 at door
ADVANCED: $10.00
DAY OF: $12.00
Brushfire Stankgrass is a bluegrass fusion group from Asheville, North Carolina. Jamgrass innovators. Come join us for a free outdoor show at French Broad Outfitters!
Enjoy Live music by the Hummingtree Band. The Hummingtree Band originally formed in the 80s but disbanded due to capitalism – we had to work. But years later we are trying it again!!!
Entertainment provided by Jane Kramer, Drunken Prayer, The 40,20,10s and Hype Machine
DAY OF: $15.00
ADVANCED: $12.00
While specializing in hard-hitting funk, their music incorporates elements of reggae, soul, jazz, and comedic country. Supatight blends intricately timed grooves with improvisational components resulting in an authentic, full sound, drawing diverse styles from every member of the band.
Join us for an electrifying evening of film, conversation, music and beats with Bocafloja and DJ Manu Karu at Citizen Vinyl. On Saturday, September 30, Bocafloja presents his documentary Bravado Magenta followed by a Q+A and musical performance. After party to follow with DJ Manu Karu. $15 Advance / $20 Day of Event
$18.19 The price you’ll pay. No surprises later.
From $30
The Mug’s music is a collaboration of traditional blues by the likes of Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, BB King etc. and contemporary blues artist such as Joe Bonamassa, Billy Gibbons, Led Zepplin and so on. We like to describe what we do as “Mugifying the Blues”! Please enjoy…
Show: 8pm | Doors: 7pm
$27.50 – $32.50 +
Hurt & Skip is a South Carolina based trio that blurs the lines between genres by combining the
early haunting sounds of the Mississippi hill country blues with tribal and native polyrhythms.
This gives them a very primal, primitive and percussive sound like none other! It’s the blues that
make you want to dance! The band is named after Mississippi John Hurt and Skip James also in
the likes of Robert Johnson. $10 cover
$23
The first day of Mount Doom Weekend Fest featuring Mean Green, Doomday Profit, Bog Monkey and Wyndrider. $10
Zillicoah
Hellen’s Bridge
Burnpile is Burial Beer Co.’s premier Beer and Music Festival. Hosted at Burial’s Forestry Camp facility, attendees enjoy a full-day concert alongside a tasting experience from a diverse lineup of 50+ of the best breweries in the country.
Each year, we invite some of the finest breweries across the globe to join us. Our guest list represents long-lasting industry friendships and producers who have blown us away with their offerings. We’re also proud to offer an exciting list of newcomers to join the party.
This year, we’re leaning into that Americana thang. Enjoy live performances by Deer Tick, S.G. Goodman, and MJ Lenderman.
There are three levels of immersion at Burnpile 2023:
1. General Admission – Join the Show – $50
2. Tasting Experience – Join the Beer Festival – $80
3. VIP Experience – Gain Exclusive Access – SOLD OUT
Burial operates four taprooms across the state of North Carolina: the OG South Slope Taproom and Forestry Camp facility in Asheville, the Charlotte House of Relics and the Raleigh Exhibit in downtown DTR. Progress continues to be made on the South Slope expansion, which will include Eulogy music venue, additional Beer Hall space, an additional Brewing Facility, Restaurant, VISUALs Bar, and Rooftop Experience. Find out more about our history, our beer, our events and more at burialbeer.com
Come join us this Sunday! The forecast is fabulous! Support local makers, growers, and purveyors, eat some delicious brunch, have a cocktail, and enjoy the sunny Mountain views! See you Sunday!
Sunday! Come to Cascade Lounge for a mini day festival! It’s free
Hang out with us for a good cause this Sunday, October 1st! Beer 4 Boob’s Kickoff Party launches the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month at White Labs! We’ll have food and drink specials all month long, including the return of the Breast Pizza Ever! From 2-7 PM, drink pink beer, listen to live music with Mike & Brenda, and check out the Beer 4 Boobs merch stand!
Original Music Produced In & Inspired By Northern Ontario
TUXEDO JUNCTION has been referred to in area media as the “regional quintessential cover music band” and . . . it still is! No area band does the variety of material this band does…and with 2, 3, and 4 part harmonies! From the Swing classics of the 1930s to the dance hits of today and everything in between!
Influences include Guns N Roses, The Marshall Tucker Band, Fleetwood Mac, Journey, Marcus King Band, Tyler Childers, The Allman Brothers, Sturgill Simpson, Bon Jovi, and virtually anything else from the 70s & 80s.
Darko Butorac, conductor
This is NOT a trap. The Asheville Symphony is proud to present a Star Wars themed program in collaboration with Beer City Comic Con.
Journey to a galaxy far, far away and experience your favorite musical moments from the Battle of Hoth to the Death Star run, exploring themes from Hoth, Tatooine, Mustafar, Coruscant and every planet in between. May the force be with us as we bring iconic Star Wars moments to life in the only way they should be: with thunderous applause.
$33.75 – $125.00 Event Details and Tickets
ADVANCED: $32.00 VIP: $70.00
Come out and Sing 🎙️
We play, you sing live with the band on stage! $12 +
We are having live music this Sunday!
Dani-Rae Clark & The Let Downs
Queer Country
8p-11p
$5-10 Sliding Scale
Right around da corner! Dawg gonna jam the after party at the Hi-Wire RAD locale! C’mon by after Victor is done! Paul and Alex gonna fiddle and flute it up!
Day 2 of Mount Doom Fest featuring Kalgon, Lie Heavy (fearing members of Corrosion of Conformity and Cofessor) The Beard Cult (featuring member of Confessor) and Michael Rudolph Cummings (Boozewa, Backwoods Payback) at the Odd on October 1st! $15
When the originators of the Asheville Original Music series—bassist Mike Holstein and drummer Justin Watt—teamed up with pianist Dr. William Bares (Harvard ethnomusicology Ph.D and professor of music at UNC Asheville) a decade ago to create a working jazz piano trio, the result was a new musical concept that has blurred the lines between art and entertainment, structure and spontaneity. The group has has evolved a sound that combines elements of global music, Americana and jazz in ways that are recognizably artistic and quintessentially Ashevillian.
DAY OF: $18.00
ADVANCED: $15.00
PREMIUM SEATING: $22.00
Orange Peel Events presents
TASH SULTANA: NORTH AMERICAN TOUR 2023
w/ BAILEN
at Rabbit Rabbit
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 03
Show: 7pm | Doors: 5:30pm
$47.50 – $50 +
Show this Tuesday night 10/3 at @similarwrld with Father Figures, @brokebodytheband from Philly and @boz.rocks from Greenville.
DAY OF: $21.00
ADVANCED: $18.00
Comprised of an all-star line-up of some of Asheville North Carolina’s best musicians, Dirty Logic works hard to create a show that both honors the exceptional music of Steely Dan and showcases the incredible skill and unique musical voice of each of the band’s members. This 11-piece powerhouse delivers the experience that true Steely Dan fans recognize as authentic passion for the music, skillfully and joyfully recreated.
Join us on the Outdoor Stage at Salvage Station on Thursday, October 12th! Doors open at 6:00PM and the music starts at 7:00PM. Root Down will be serving their delicious twist on Southern Soul food PLUS we will have additional food trucks on-site for the duration of the show. And, of course, we will have MULTIPLE full bars open for you to enjoy!
Tickets from $20 + Event Information and Tickets
w/Thommy Knowles & Kurt Stracener – two sets of amazing music!!
Come through! 🔥🔥🤙🏼
The Bob Moog Foundation is excited to announce our upcoming event, The Evolution of Modular Synthesis, featuring modular synthesis educator, musician, and inventor of vector synthesis, Chris Meyer, and legendary synthesizer pioneer and innovator Dave Rossum! $20
DAY OF: $15.00
ADVANCED: $12.00
Asheville NC-based singer-drummer-writer-promoter Joe Medwick has announced selected 2023 tour /record release shows in support of his soon to be released album “ALL MY FRIENDS” on MB Music. $15/$18 DOS
All Ages
No Boneheads
Show: 8pm | Doors: 7pm
First come, first serve.
The Orange Peel
Ages 18+
DAY OF: $25.00
ADVANCED: $20.00
Wednesday 80’s Night @ 8 is just what you need to get over the hump!
Don’t miss the all vinyl-new wave, punk and raving fave 80’s hits!
Burnpile is Burial Beer Co.’s premier Beer and Music Festival. Hosted at Burial’s Forestry Camp facility, attendees enjoy a full-day concert alongside a tasting experience from a diverse lineup of 50+ of the best breweries in the country.
Each year, we invite some of the finest breweries across the globe to join us. Our guest list represents long-lasting industry friendships and producers who have blown us away with their offerings. We’re also proud to offer an exciting list of newcomers to join the party.
This year, we’re leaning into that Americana thang. Enjoy live performances by Deer Tick, S.G. Goodman, and MJ Lenderman.
There are three levels of immersion at Burnpile 2023:
1. General Admission – Join the Show – $50
2. Tasting Experience – Join the Beer Festival – $80
3. VIP Experience – Gain Exclusive Access – SOLD OUT
Burial operates four taprooms across the state of North Carolina: the OG South Slope Taproom and Forestry Camp facility in Asheville, the Charlotte House of Relics and the Raleigh Exhibit in downtown DTR. Progress continues to be made on the South Slope expansion, which will include Eulogy music venue, additional Beer Hall space, an additional Brewing Facility, Restaurant, VISUALs Bar, and Rooftop Experience. Find out more about our history, our beer, our events and more at burialbeer.com
This October, the Haywood County Historical & Genealogical Society and Mountain Memories Productions will co-sponsor a fundraiser to benefit the Society and the Canton Historical Museum. As part of an increased effort in Haywood County to celebrate our rich history, the HCH&GS will hold a new event called “Plott-Toberfest” which combines the traditional PlottFest UKC Annual Competition – a celebration of our NC State Dog, the Plott Hound – and the rich German history of Haywood County.
Today, we host a group of local + international musicians bringing what the Brazilians call “Roda” to Archetype West from 6-8pm.
Some instruments you’ll get to hear are the cavaquinho (the Brazilian ukulele,) the pandeiro, tamborim and a rebolo! Don’t forget the sweet sweet sound of enjoying cold cold beer.
The Blushin’ Roulettes deliver old-time tunes with a modern twist.
Friends of Teresa Ramsay, a U.S. Postal Service worker who was shot and carjacked in Mars Hill, are holding a fundraising event to help her as she continues to recover.
On select Thursdays, local musicians enliven our spaces with music to complement your visit. As you stroll the galleries, a variety of tunes adds new dimensions to your viewing experience.
Craft cocktail bar in Asheville with rooftop views and live musicwith singer/songwriter Ben Phantom.
Join singer-songwriters and world music artists Brenda McMorrow and Paloma Devi for an evening of heart opening, inspiring and healing music and mantra. Joined by guest musicians Jahidi, Scott Sheerin, and Chris Rosser, Paloma and Brenda will each share a set (with a sprinkling of sweet collaboration). $30
Dark City Kings will steal your heart with their sunny goodness and their dark drunken debauchery, boisterous sing-a-long originals, lovelorn outlaw country, and revved up 80s torch songs. We are comprised of members of 3 other bands , we play 70’s ,80s,90’s rock and some Punkesque stylings with a bunch of original songs.
DAY OF: $15.00
ADVANCED: $12.00
Serving up a hearty original recipe of pan-seared-boot-stomping-upbeat tunes, slow-cooked-captivating ballads, and even a few beaten-battered-deep-fried covers.
There will be live music by Madelyn Ilana on violin, Sully Martinez and Brandi Mizilca on percussion, and some other surprises and special guests throughout the night, including a few dance demos but this will truly be more dance party than showcase so that you can sweat, shake out all your shimmies, connect with others who share your passion, and just have fun! $10
Doors @ 7 // Show @ 8 // $10 with all proceeds going to MOP
Featuring:::
RUGG ((heavy psychedelic trio))
Dark City Kings ((flirting music – where indie meets mountain music))
Acid Jo ((punk minimalism and psychedelic experimentation))
IG:: @acidjoband
YAWNi ((yall-ternative femme punk grunge country))
DAY OF: $25.00
ADVANCED: $20.00
Thursday Local Live Music night with guitarist singer, song writer Preston Cate.
This October, the Haywood County Historical & Genealogical Society and Mountain Memories Productions will co-sponsor a fundraiser to benefit the Society and the Canton Historical Museum. As part of an increased effort in Haywood County to celebrate our rich history, the HCH&GS will hold a new event called “Plott-Toberfest” which combines the traditional PlottFest UKC Annual Competition – a celebration of our NC State Dog, the Plott Hound – and the rich German history of Haywood County.
Live music by Jukebox Jumpers Friday night and @zillicoahmusic Saturday night!
Kirk Banner & Paul Koptak duo play an Acoustic Variety!
The weekend is here! Friday: Kris Bartman (piano man style)
Anything Goes at The Pillar Rooftop Bar-with a twist: For the first time ever, Anything Goes will be an all-female jazz/pop trio!
On Friday, October 6, The Appa-Laffin’ Mountain Revue returns! Catch the quarterly comedy, variety and game show featuring the best local music, performance and comedic talents the WNC region has to offer. 7 p.m. doors / 8 p.m. show. $20 advance / $25 day of show. Hilliary Begley is gonna bring the house down because there isn’t a house that can hold her comedic talent! Rond Band will make you laugh and your toe tap! Glenn The Magician! will do, well, you know, MAGIC before your very eyes.
Funky modern folk music and friendly-fun vibes
Put on your dancin’ shoes for The Project. Music that moves you.
Mission: Dogwood Alliance advances environmental justice and climate action by mobilizing diverse voices to protect Southern forests and communities from industrial logging.
We are nature and not separate from it. So let’s come together to celebrate the forests and community we ARE. To lift our spirits, touch our hearts, and change our minds about what is possible when we combine our forces to create magic.
We’ve partnered with SlayTheMic to bring our live storytelling event to Asheville this October. The event will feature seven live storytellers and a The Doors Tribute show by The Alien Music Club.
$26.50 +
$10
Come out Friday for a night of genre bending synth rock. BRUSCHETTA DELOREAN is a solo act playing original music, utilizing heavy synths, electronic beats, and crunchy guitars.
Music at 9 PM
Doors @ 8
Music @ 9
$10
21+
This October, the Haywood County Historical & Genealogical Society and Mountain Memories Productions will co-sponsor a fundraiser to benefit the Society and the Canton Historical Museum. As part of an increased effort in Haywood County to celebrate our rich history, the HCH&GS will hold a new event called “Plott-Toberfest” which combines the traditional PlottFest UKC Annual Competition – a celebration of our NC State Dog, the Plott Hound – and the rich German history of Haywood County.
Dust off your cowboy boots and join us for a day of Pickin’ and Pullin’ at The Funkatorium! Live music by Andy Ferrell Duo and The Dirty French Broads. Whole Hog smoked by The Peculiar Pig and pumpkin beers available all day!
We are CELEBRATING! TRS Junk Recyclers and The Regeneration Station are celebrating their birthdays! This year marks 14 YEARS for TRS Junk Recyclers and 11 YEARS for The Regeneration Station!
A spin off of the German Oktoberfest, the Asheville Oktoberfest will feature 20+ breweries and craft beverage makers. There will also be a festival games section, hosted by Asheville Sports and Social Club, food vendors, Emcee Robert Bennet from Totally Rad Trivia, and live music. $55 +
1-3:30pm: Lagerhosen
4-6pm: The Hillclimbers
A fusion trio based out of Blacksburg, VA
Live music by Jukebox Jumpers Friday night and @zillicoahmusic Saturday night!
October 7th from 3pm – 8pm we will be hosting an adoption event and fundraiser for @rustyslegacync! We will have live music at 3pm by the Trusty Hucksters and then again at 6pm by beloved local band Mike and Amy!