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Sep
30
Sat
Jack the Radio @ Amphitheater Stage at Sierra Nevada Mills River
Sep 30 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Raleigh, North Carolina roots-rockers Jack the Radio blend rock sensibility with Americana, folk, and country to create a tapestry of alternative southern-tinged sounds.  Americana UK described the band’s music as “A fine blend of guitar-driven southern rock and Americana, the perfect soundtrack to that road trip!”

Oktoberfest party! @ Mills River Brewing Co.
Sep 30 @ 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Get your best drinking outfit ready and join us Saturday Sept 30th for our annual Oktoberfest party! Axe throwing at 3, costume contest at 7, live music from 2-5 (McIntosh & the Lionhearts) and 7-10 (Billing Sly). Enjoy one of our delicious Oktoberfest brews out of our $12 2023 liter steins. Apparel specials, food specials and more! Prost

Matthew Clark Pike @ The Painted Porch Gallery Black Mountain
Sep 30 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Oktoberfest @ Hillman Beer - Asheville/Biltmore Village
Sep 30 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Dust off your dirndls and lederhosen for a fun day at Hillman Beer Asheville!!
New stein release with an Oktoberfest beer release!
*Stay tuned for new stein and style of beer*
Das Oompapas will be playing 3-6pm
THE GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA @ Wortham Center for the Performing Arts
Sep 30 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Big Benefit Band Kickoff Party and Fundraiser @ Peacock Palace
Sep 30 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Get ready for a musical extravaganza that’s more than just entertainment; it’s a mission to revolutionize job opportunities for differently-abled adults in our community! 🌟
🎵 Enjoy acoustic performances and collaborations including ‘Blues Thriller Jay Rogers and The Music of Eric Travers’ and by local favorites including Ashley Heath, Ian Harrod, Pam Williams, Dorsey Parker, and more!
🎶 Groove to the sounds of the Peacock Party Band and Solvivor, creating melodies that resonate with Asheville’s soul.
Suggested donation for food and drinks: $20
Ciderfest with Circus Mutt @ Turgua Brewing Fairview
Sep 30 @ 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm

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.

Frances Eliza @ Ginger's Revenge Craft Brewery & Tasting Room
Sep 30 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

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.

Mighty Mystic w/B Hill of Regatta 69 & Kendra Warren @ One World Brewing - West
Sep 30 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

EARLY Reggae SHOW 4-7pm $5 at door

Keturah Allgood @ The Grey Eagle Patio
Sep 30 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

ADVANCED: $10.00
DAY OF: $12.00

Brushfire Stankgrass @ FBO at Hominy Creek
Sep 30 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

 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!

 

Hummingtree Band @ Straightaway Cafe Black Mountain
Sep 30 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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!!!

Warren Wilson College Alumni Homecoming Show @ The Railyard Black Mountain
Sep 30 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Entertainment provided by Jane Kramer, Drunken Prayer, The 40,20,10s and Hype Machine

Hot Brown Smackdown @ The Outpost at Asheville Adventure Company
Sep 30 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

DAY OF: $15.00
ADVANCED: $12.00

Octoberfest with Supatight @ Appalachian Mountain Brewery Taproom Mills River
Sep 30 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

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.

 

Saturday Saloon with Black Sea Beat Society @ Mal's Bar Marshall
Sep 30 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Balkan, Turkish, Middle East influenced folk dance party band based out of Asheville, NC. Balkan & Turkish party music! Accordion, strings, wild drums, belly dancing! $5

 

Bre Kennedy @ DIFFERENT WRLD
Sep 30 @ 8:00 pm – Oct 1 @ 12:00 am

$18.19 The price you’ll pay. No surprises later.

GLEN TEMPLETON LIVE IN CONCERT @ The Barn at Paint Fork Barnardsville
Sep 30 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Mug Band @ Roadmaster Stage Hwy 10 Black Mountain
Sep 30 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

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…

 

TV GIRL w/ Neggy Gemmy @ The Orange Peel
Sep 30 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Show: 8pm | Doors: 7pm
$27.50 – $32.50 +

Dirty Dead @ Silverados Black Mountain
Sep 30 @ 9:00 pm – Oct 1 @ 12:00 am
Asheville, NC based gritty, funky Grateful Dead tribute band.
Hurt & Skip @ Jack Of The Wood
Sep 30 @ 9:00 pm – Oct 1 @ 12:00 am

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

Mount Doom Weekend Fest Day 1 @ Fleetwood's
Sep 30 @ 9:00 pm – Oct 1 @ 1:00 am

The first day of Mount Doom Weekend Fest featuring Mean Green, Doomday Profit, Bog Monkey and Wyndrider. $10

The Welcoming//Zillicoah//Hellen’s Bridge @ The Burger Bar
Sep 30 @ 9:00 pm – Oct 1 @ 1:00 am
It’s Rome Widenhouse’s 30th birthday and we will be celebrating with some good old fashioned rock and roll. Featuring live music by:
The Welcoming
Zillicoah
Hellen’s Bridge
The Orange Constant @ The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall
Sep 30 @ 10:00 pm – Oct 1 @ 1:30 am
Oct
1
Sun
October 14 – SAVE THE DATE | Burnpile 2023 @ Burial Beer Forestry Camp
Oct 1 all-day

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

Event Details and Tickets

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

 

The Bush Market with Lucky James & The High Rollers @ The Bush Farmhouse Black Mountain
Oct 1 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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!  ☀️

Acklen Walker/Mad Mike Trio/Krave Amiko/Say No To Yes @ Cascade Lounge
Oct 1 @ 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Sunday! Come to Cascade Lounge for a mini day festival! It’s free

Beer 4 Boob’s Kickoff Party @ White Labs Brewing Co - Asheville Kitchen & Tap
Oct 1 @ 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm

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!

David Dino White @ Mills River Brewing Co.
Oct 1 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Original Music Produced In & Inspired By Northern Ontario

Tuxedo Junction @ Highland Brewing Company
Oct 1 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

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!

Keith & Tiffany @ Chimney Rock Brewery
Oct 1 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Rustin Clawson & The Side Hustle @ Appalachian Mountain Brewery Taproom Mills River
Oct 1 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

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.

THE ASHEVILLE SYMPHONY PRESENTS: STAR WARS – CELEBRATING A GALAXY OF MUSIC @ Salvage Station
Oct 1 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Darko Butoracconductor

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

Victor Wooten & The Wooten Brothers w/ Rebirth Brass Band @ The Outpost at Asheville Adventure Company
Oct 1 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

ADVANCED: $32.00 VIP: $70.00

Dani-Rae Clark & The Letdowns @ Crow and Quill
Oct 1 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

We are having live music this Sunday!

Dani-Rae Clark & The Let Downs

Queer Country

8p-11p

$5-10 Sliding Scale

Dirty Dawg || Wooten Afterparty @ Hi-Wire Brewing RAD Beer Garden
Oct 1 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

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!

Mount Doom Fest Day 2 @ The Odd
Oct 1 @ 8:00 pm – Oct 2 @ 1:00 am

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

Oct
2
Mon
Live Jazz Mondays: Asheville Art Trio @ Little Jumbo
Oct 2 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

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.

Kat Hasty @ The Grey Eagle
Oct 2 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

DAY OF: $18.00
ADVANCED: $15.00
PREMIUM SEATING: $22.00

Oct
3
Tue
Bluegrass Jam with Rudy’s Rythym Revue @ Asheville Dispensary
Oct 3 @ 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm
We’re gonna be at the AVL Dispensary this Tuesday hosting their bluegrass jam from 4-6:30!
Grab your instruments, bring your friends and come pick some with us! You’ll also find some delicious elixirs and herbal remedies for anything that ails ya!!!
TASH SULTANA @ Rabbit Rabbit
Oct 3 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

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 +

Broke Body//Father Figures//boz @ DIFFERENT WRLD
Oct 3 @ 8:00 pm – Oct 4 @ 1:00 am

Show this Tuesday night 10/3 at @similarwrld with Father Figures, @brokebodytheband from Philly and @boz.rocks from Greenville.

The National Parks w/ Zach Seabaugh @ The Grey Eagle
Oct 3 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

DAY OF: $21.00
ADVANCED: $18.00

Oct
4
Wed
COMING THURSDAY Oct. 12 | Dirty Logic – Asheville Steely Dan Tribute @ Salvage Station
Oct 4 all-day

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

 

Felix Pastorius Trio @ Little Jumbo
Oct 4 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

w/Thommy Knowles & Kurt Stracener – two sets of amazing music!!
Come through! 🔥🔥🤙🏼

The Last Revel @ The Outpost at Asheville Adventure Company
Oct 4 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

DAY OF: $15.00
ADVANCED: $12.00

JOE MEDWICK – ALL MY FRIENDS ALBUM RELEASE PARTY w/ VERY SPECIAL GUESTS!!!! @ White Horse Black Mountain
Oct 4 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

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

Noctomb, Nganga, Urocyon @ The Odd
Oct 4 @ 8:00 pm – Oct 5 @ 1:00 am
Raleigh Metal Invasion!!
Noctomb – Heavy blackened doom
Nganga – Dissonant black metal
Urocyon – Melodic black metal from AVL
$10
All Ages
No Boneheads
OLD DOMINION – NO BAD VIBES TOUR (FREE SHOW) @ The Orange Peel
Oct 4 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

Show: 8pm | Doors: 7pm
First come, first serve.
The Orange Peel
Ages 18+

SHAWN JAMES w/ CHRISTIAN LOPEZ @ The Grey Eagle
Oct 4 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

DAY OF: $25.00
ADVANCED: $20.00

Oct
5
Thu
October 14 – SAVE THE DATE | Burnpile 2023 @ Burial Beer Forestry Camp
Oct 5 all-day

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

Event Details and Tickets

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

 

Plott-Toberfest @ Sorrells Street Park Canton
Oct 5 @ 3:15 pm – 7:00 pm

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.

BRAZILIAN JAM SESSION @ Archetype Brewing - West
Oct 5 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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.

 

Live Music with The Blushin’ Roulettes! @ Black Mountain Brewing
Oct 5 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

The Blushin’ Roulettes deliver old-time tunes with a modern twist.

Teresa Ramsay Fundraiser @ Mars Theatre Brewing Company Mars Hill
Oct 5 @ 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm

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.

 

Thursday Night Live: DJ MOJAV @ Asheville Art Museum
Oct 5 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE
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.
Enjoy an evening of live music on the Museum’s Sculpture Terrace featuring DJ MOJAV. He is the host of Bouncie House on 103.3 Asheville FM.
Ben Phantom @ Pillar Rooftop Bar at The Hilton Garden Inn
Oct 5 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Craft cocktail bar in Asheville with rooftop views and live musicwith singer/songwriter Ben Phantom.

Brenda McMorrow and Paloma Devi @ AyurPrana Listening Room
Oct 5 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

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 @ The Railyard Black Mountain
Oct 5 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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.

The Copper Children @ The Outpost at Asheville Adventure Company
Oct 5 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

DAY OF: $15.00
ADVANCED: $12.00

The Knotty G’s @ The Joint Next Door Fairview
Oct 5 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

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.

UNCA Music presents: Finding Our Way @ Lipinsky Auditorium, UNCA Campus
Oct 5 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Join us for our first choir concert of the year!
Finding Our Way
Chuck Taft and Melodie Galloway, directors
Thursday, October 5 – 7:00 PM
Lipinsky Hall Lobby
Free and open to everyone
$10 suggested donation
Friendship Commanders, The Jesus Casino, Shadowcloak @ The Odd
Oct 5 @ 8:00 pm – Oct 6 @ 1:00 am
Doors 7 PM // Show 8 PM
$10
HAFLA – A Bellydance Party with LIVE music @ One World Brewing - West
Oct 5 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

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

Musicians for Overdose Prevention Benefit featuring: Acid Jo// Yawni//Rugg//Dark City Knights @ Fleetwood's
Oct 5 @ 8:00 pm – Oct 6 @ 1:00 am

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))

Shinyribs @ The Grey Eagle
Oct 5 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

DAY OF: $25.00
ADVANCED: $20.00

The Brothers Comatose @ Salvage Station
Oct 5 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Brothers Comatose will be performing LIVE on the Indoor Stage at Salvage Station on Thursday, October 5, 2023! 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 and we’ll have our full bar open for you to enjoy! $20.00 +
Thursday Live Music: Matthew Fowler @ One World Brewing Downtown
Oct 5 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The live performance is an elegant, emotionally charged concert of gritty grandeur and vulnerable intimacy driven by raw and direct vocals hinting at everything from Damien Rice and Glen Hansard to Ray LaMontagne and Ben Howard. It’s an overwhelmingly rich and rootsy vibe.
No Cover!
Thursday Local Live Music Night: Preston Cate @ One World Brewing Downtown
Oct 5 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Thursday Local Live Music night with guitarist singer, song writer Preston Cate.

Oct
6
Fri
Town Mountain & The Lil Smokies @ Salvage Station
Oct 6 all-day
Town Mountain & The Lil Smokies will be performing LIVE on the Outdoor Stage at Salvage Station on Friday, October 6, 2023 with Two Runner opening the show!
Doors open @ 5:30 PM and the music starts @ 6 PM. Tickets are 27.50 ADV & $32.50 DOS. This is a General Admission, 12+ only show! This is a LARGE EVENT, so check 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!
Plott-Toberfest @ Sorrells Street Park Canton
Oct 6 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

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.

3rd Annual Cellarfest @ Cellarest Beer Project
Oct 6 @ 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Live music by Jukebox Jumpers Friday night and @zillicoahmusic Saturday night!

Sweet Sweet @ Appalachian Mountain Brewery Taproom Mills River
Oct 6 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Kirk Banner & Paul Koptak @ Mad Co. Brew House Marshall
Oct 6 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Kirk Banner & Paul Koptak duo play an Acoustic Variety!

Kris Bartman @ WNC Outdoor Collective Black Mountain
Oct 6 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

The weekend is here! Friday: Kris Bartman (piano man style)

Anything Goes @ Pillar Rooftop Bar at The Hilton Garden Inn
Oct 6 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

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!

Appa-Laffin’ Mountain Revue @ Citizen Vinyl
Oct 6 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

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.

Hunter Begley @ The Railyard Black Mountain
Oct 6 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Peacemakers @ Cellarest Beer Project
Oct 6 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Funky modern folk music and friendly-fun vibes

The Project @ The Joint Next Door Fairview
Oct 6 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Put on your dancin’ shoes for The Project. Music that moves you.

Woods & Wilds: Annual Storytelling and Music Event @ One World Brewing - West
Oct 6 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

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.

Event Details and Tickets

Eric Chesson @ One World Brewing Downtown
Oct 6 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Durand Jones w/ Chess Club @ Asheville Music Hall
Oct 6 @ 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Bombay Gasoline// Good Deal Band// Hi Helen’s @ Fleetwood's
Oct 6 @ 9:00 pm – Oct 7 @ 1:00 am
Dirty Bird, The Bins, and Cliff B. Worsham @ The Odd
Oct 6 @ 9:00 pm – Oct 7 @ 1:00 am
Doors at 8 PM
Music at 9 PM
$10 entry
Tao Jones @ The Social
Oct 6 @ 9:00 pm – Oct 7 @ 12:00 am
Tao Jones is a quartet jam dance band featuring members of well-known local projects. They play everything from disco to rock, funk to ballads, blues to country.
The Discs, Call The Next Witness, and John Kirby Jr. & The New Seniors @ 27 Club Asheville
Oct 6 @ 9:00 pm – Oct 7 @ 1:00 am

Doors @ 8
Music @ 9
$10
21+

Oct
7
Sat
Plott-Toberfest @ Sorrells Street Park Canton
Oct 7 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 pm

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.

Bluegrass Brunch with The Knotty G’s Trio @ Bold Rock Hard Cider - Asheville
Oct 7 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Join us every Saturday and Sunday starting at 10AM for our Bluegrass Brunch! 🍽
Pickin’ and Pullin’ @ Wicked Weed Funkatorium
Oct 7 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

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!

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION with Magenta Sunshine @ The Regeneration Station
Oct 7 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

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!

Our founder, Tyler Garrison’s Mama Rita @thenanaritag will be joining us 12-5pm for a special Art Exhibit called “Stories About Face,” her art will be available to purchase. Over 50 pieces of original mixed media works will be shown from her newest Series!
From 2-5pm the funky soul shaking band, Magenta Sunshine will be playing some sweet tunes! Plus Refreshments.
Asheville Oktoberfest @ Pack Square Park
Oct 7 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

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

Copycat Syndrome @ Sierra Nevada Mills River
Oct 7 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

A fusion trio based out of Blacksburg, VA

3rd Annual Cellarfest @ Cellarest Beer Project
Oct 7 @ 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Live music by Jukebox Jumpers Friday night and @zillicoahmusic Saturday night!

Foster Fest @ Sweeten Creek Brewing
Oct 7 @ 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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!

Hank & LinDawn @ Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar
Oct 7 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Hank & LinDawn of Kon Tiki playing Island Style on Uke & Hawaiian Lap Steel.

Acoustic Sessions with Arielita @ AD Elixir Bar & Apothecary
Oct 7 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Join us this Saturday for an afternoon of acoustic music & community! We’re stoked to present an acoustic set by singer-songwriter @arielitamusic

Lucas Dauphinais | Brew With A View @ Reems Creek Golf Club Bar and Grill Weaverville
Oct 7 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
This Week Featuring Lucas Dauphinais
We welcome back Lucas Dauphinais (pronounced Dah-fin-ae) to our Sunset Saturdays. Lucas covers great songwriters in the country, bluegrass, folk and contemporary genres!
Chalwa on the River! @ FBO at Hominy Creek
Oct 7 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

This 8-member Mountain Reggae powerhouse packs it full of roots meditations and high grade jams that awaken your spirit and soul! Chalwa’s high energy shows are one of a kind, featuring smooth vocals, percussion, bass, lead guitar, keys and saxophone.