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Apr
16
Thu
Pleasure Chest is Back!!! @ 5 Walnut Wine Bar
Apr 16 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Blues, Rock n Roll & Soul Music, sure to make you move! Funky but chic SINCE 2012

Fee Fi PHaux fISH @ One World Brewing - West
Apr 16 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Phish night with Fee Fi PHaux fISH (formerly The Lumpy Heads).
Featuring: Alex Bazemore, Ben Falcon, Hannah Ramsey, and Ryan Crabtree.
$5 Cover (Suggested $10)

 

Apr
17
Fri
Mr Jimmy @ The Station Black Mountain
Apr 17 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Enjoy authentic Blues music from Mr Jimmy while imbibing in the friendly atmosphere of the The Station.

Dueling Piano Show @ Off the Wagon Dueling Piano Bar
Apr 17 @ 6:00 pm – Apr 18 @ 2:00 am
Commodore Fox Band @ Wild Wing Cafe South
Apr 17 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Asheville’s tried and true blue cover band. No cover.

Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar @ The Omni Grove Park Inn
Apr 17 @ 8:30 pm – Apr 18 @ 1:00 am
Apr
18
Sat
“Bring Back The Heartbeat”
Apr 18 all-day

Asheville’s music scene is born of age-old traditions, nurtured by a spirit of independence and the muse of the mountain landscape. Here you’ll find our rhythm is proudly rooted in old-time mountain music, but it’s our full spectrum of innovative musicians who truly define our sound. Asheville offers a lively, and perhaps unexpected, experience for the musically-minded traveler.

Through the Bring Back the Heartbeat campaign, IamAVL is partnering with local venues and establishments to offset their costs to get our musicians back to work. Independent Arts and Music is a 501(c)3, so donations can be tax deductible. iamavl.com/music-industry-relief-fund

Our mission is to provide a platform to help expand the reach of Asheville based musicians and artists, to make some great music and art, and to have a great time while doing it.

Yala Cultural Tour + Drum Workshop @ LEAF Global Arts
Apr 18 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Visit LEAF Global Arts every Saturday for an in-house cultural exchange with Adama Dembele. Experience the Ivory Coast with our Culture Keeper from the House of Djembe.
Stay for an all-ages Drum Workshop, no experience necessary.
Nobody’s Darling String Band @ Jack Of The Wood
Apr 18 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Nobody’s Darling String Band is a group of five ladies who are seasoned Old Time musicians, that play lively Mountain Music every Saturday from 4 to 6 at Jack of the Wood. A fiddle, guitars, standup bass and banjo uke round out this engaging and energetic group, playing in the traditional style of Appalachian roots music.

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/

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dueling Piano Show @ Off the Wagon Dueling Piano Bar
Apr 18 @ 6:00 pm – Apr 19 @ 2:00 am
Mr Jimmy @ Asheville Club
Apr 18 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Enjoy authentic Blues music from Mr Jimmy.

Riyen Roots @ The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall
Apr 18 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Original American Blues Roots and Soul Musician From The Mountains Of North Carolina!

Country Music With a Little Bluegrass @ The Old Home Place Mills River
Apr 18 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Live music every Saturday night. Large dance floor. Country music with a little bluegrass in the mix. Good clean fun in an alcohol free environment.

 

 

Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar @ The Omni Grove Park Inn
Apr 18 @ 8:30 pm – Apr 19 @ 1:00 am
Sarah Tucker @ Claddagh Restaurant & Pub
Apr 18 @ 9:00 pm – Apr 19 @ 12:00 am

Sarah is a singer and songwriter with great talent in many genres including rock, pop, country, folk, and old time – the music of her mountain home.

Apr
19
Sun
The Bluegrass Boys @ Jack Of The Wood
Apr 19 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

We’re excited to welcome back the Sunday Bluegrass Boy’s – catch them every Sunday from 12-2pm! The perfect SUNDAY FUNDAY afternoon with $8 mimosas and bloody Mary’s AND $20 bottles of bubbly!

 Followed by our Irish session starting at 3:30pm till close!

Jack Of The Wood 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/
Adam Rose Duo (Jazz) @ Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar
Apr 19 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Mr Jimmy Blues & Brews @ S & W Market Downtown
Apr 19 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sunday Jazz Jam @ Ginger's Revenge Craft Brewery & Tasting Room
Apr 19 @ 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Jazz Sunday typically features a guest artist for a short set and then welcomes jazz musicians of all levels to sit in for the remainder of the afternoon.
Iggy Radio @ Asheville Yacht Club
Apr 19 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
A plethora of sounds and styles. Beatboxing mixed with killer guitar and loop mastery. A one man orchestra. Plays all the songs you love.
Jack’s Traditional Irish/Celtic Jam Session @ Jack Of The Wood
Apr 19 @ 3:30 pm – 9:00 pm

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/

Reggae Sunday w/ Chalwa and Alvitas Way @ The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall
Apr 19 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Suggested $5 Donation

One Love Sundays @ One World Brewing - West
Apr 19 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Keeping the Reggae Vibes going through the fall! Rotating Reggae Bands each Sunday!
Bands include:
Dub Kartel
Below the Bassline
Tuff Sol
The LUV Boat
The Sun Sippers
$10 cover
The West Asheville taproom hosts a wide variety of special and regular events, from yoga to an electronic music & beer festival, and everything in between. Check out our upcoming schedule: click here
Piano Show @ Off the Wagon Dueling Piano Bar
Apr 19 @ 7:00 pm – Apr 20 @ 2:00 am
Julie Odell @ 5 Walnut Wine Bar
Apr 19 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
New Orleans singer-songwriter Julie Odell weaves her visions of folk, poetry, and colourful melodies into a warm and brilliant tapestry.
Apr
20
Mon
“Bring Back The Heartbeat”
Apr 20 all-day

Asheville’s music scene is born of age-old traditions, nurtured by a spirit of independence and the muse of the mountain landscape. Here you’ll find our rhythm is proudly rooted in old-time mountain music, but it’s our full spectrum of innovative musicians who truly define our sound. Asheville offers a lively, and perhaps unexpected, experience for the musically-minded traveler.

Through the Bring Back the Heartbeat campaign, IamAVL is partnering with local venues and establishments to offset their costs to get our musicians back to work. Independent Arts and Music is a 501(c)3, so donations can be tax deductible. iamavl.com/music-industry-relief-fund

Our mission is to provide a platform to help expand the reach of Asheville based musicians and artists, to make some great music and art, and to have a great time while doing it.

Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance @ Odessy School Montford
Apr 20 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Lesson is at 7:00pm, Contra from 7:30pm to 10:00pm featuring our great local callers and bands as well as nationally touring talent, with waltzes following. All ages and beginners welcome! Cost at this time $0-$50 sliding scale, cash or Venmo accepted.
Ashley Heath Mondays @ Town Pump Tavern Black Mountain
Apr 20 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Weekly residency with special guests.

Dec 16 – Pat Sheridan & Michael Dunham

Free Live Jazz Mondays @ Little Jumbo
Apr 20 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Real Live Jazz – No Cover   

Dec 23 – Nick Garrison & Bill Reichenbach

Dec 30 – Justin Ray Quartet

Mr Jimmy & Friends @ The Joint Next Door Fairview
Apr 20 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

MR JIMMY is the solo project of Blues guitarist & vocalist Jim “Ang” Anderson, who has fronted The Chicago Kingsnakes for the past 35 years. Blue Monday at the Joint next door started as a solo Blues show with Mr Jimmy and has evolved into a Jam Session of sorts. Jimmy is joined with different musical cohorts every week.

Piano Show @ Off the Wagon Dueling Piano Bar
Apr 20 @ 7:00 pm – Apr 21 @ 2:00 am
JLloyd Mashup @ One World Brewing - West
Apr 20 @ 8:00 pm – 11:15 pm

The JLloyd MashUp explores different genres of music including Acid Jazz, Funk, Soul, Afro Beat, Reggae, Break Beat, and Latin. Led and curated by Jonathan Lloyd (The Fritz/Dubconscious/Cadillac Jones), the band is made up of some of Asheville’s busiest and hardest working musicians on the scene.

$10. Thank you for the support!!
Mashup Mondays every Monday at One World Brewing West with special guests and different music every week!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apr
21
Tue
Americana Song Circle with Doug Norton @ Turgua Brewing Fairview
Apr 21 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
The Lads avl @ The Joint Next Door Fairview
Apr 21 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

classic rock and blues

 

Early Tuesday Jam @ The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall
Apr 21 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Suggested Donation

Grateful Family Band Tuesdays @ One World Brewing - West
Apr 21 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
We are deadicated to bringing you all things Grateful Dead and related.

Tuesdays are back baby! Grateful Family Band serving up your favorite Dead tunes.

$5 – $10 Suggested Donation
Family Friendly
See you out there!

Live Jazz Tuesdays: Sanders, Boyd, Page & Hall @ Little Jumbo
Apr 21 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Real Live Jazz – No Cover

Every Tuesday, savor experimental Musica Universalis, focused primarily on the group’s original writing and sonic explorations. These aural wayfarers fear no boundary.

The John Henrys @ 5 Walnut Wine Bar
Apr 21 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Hot Jazz ~ Standards (Great American Songbook) ~ Swing

Tuesday Night Funk Jam @ Asheville Music Hall
Apr 21 @ 10:00 pm – Apr 22 @ 1:00 am
$10 Suggested Donation at the Door (Cash or Venmo accepted, think tip jar, goes 100% to musicians!)
Apr
22
Wed
“Bring Back The Heartbeat”
Apr 22 all-day

Asheville’s music scene is born of age-old traditions, nurtured by a spirit of independence and the muse of the mountain landscape. Here you’ll find our rhythm is proudly rooted in old-time mountain music, but it’s our full spectrum of innovative musicians who truly define our sound. Asheville offers a lively, and perhaps unexpected, experience for the musically-minded traveler.

Through the Bring Back the Heartbeat campaign, IamAVL is partnering with local venues and establishments to offset their costs to get our musicians back to work. Independent Arts and Music is a 501(c)3, so donations can be tax deductible. iamavl.com/music-industry-relief-fund

Our mission is to provide a platform to help expand the reach of Asheville based musicians and artists, to make some great music and art, and to have a great time while doing it.

Jack’s Old-Time Jam @ Jack Of The Wood
Apr 22 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Hey y’all! Come grab some dinner & a pint and enjoy some of our best local musicians playing at our long-running old-time jam! 5-9pm every Wednesday @jackofthewood 🎻🪕🍔🍺 $1.00 off all Jameson, too! 🥃

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/

Jay Brown @ Black Mountain Brewery
Apr 22 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Original one-man-band, american roots, singer songwriter. An American roots musician, Jay has hundreds of original songs in his repertoire.  (outside show, weather dependent)
Well-Crafted Wednesdays w/ Matt Smith @ Highland Brewing Company
Apr 22 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

I’m very happy to have a great lineup of friends joining me for Well Crafted Wednesdays.

12/18 – Seth Kaufman & Evan Martin

 

 

Irish Music Session @ White Horse Black Mountain
Apr 22 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
In true pub fashion, White Horse Black Mountain hosts a traditional Irish-style session twice a month, on the second and fourth Wednesdays, starting at 7pm. (FREE)

 

Piano Show @ Off the Wagon Dueling Piano Bar
Apr 22 @ 7:00 pm – Apr 23 @ 2:00 am
Bam-a-Lam @ 5 Walnut Wine Bar
Apr 22 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

lo-fi pop and rocknroll with Jason Krekel & Craig Kelberg

Western Wednesday @ The Double Crown
Apr 22 @ 8:00 pm – Apr 23 @ 12:00 am

**DECEMBER 18TH – DYLAN EARL + THE SILENT KNIGHTS**

**DOORS AT 8PM – $10**

 

Apr
23
Thu
Andy Ferrell @ 12 Bones Brewing
Apr 23 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
He blends old-time roots and folk songwriting with a more polished country sound that verges at times on Paul Simon-esque balladry.
Irish Session @ Leveller Brewing Weaverville
Apr 23 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Irish Session @ Leveller Brewing Weaverville
Apr 23 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Aaron LaFalce @ 131 Main Restaurant
Apr 23 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Enjoy Live Music with Aaron on the keys and vocals every Thursday!

Jerry’s Dead (Jerry Garcia/GD tribute) @ Asheville Music Hall
Apr 23 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Suggested $5-$10 donation

Piano Show @ Off the Wagon Dueling Piano Bar
Apr 23 @ 7:00 pm – Apr 24 @ 2:00 am
The Thursday Bluegrass Jam hosted by Drew Matulich @ Jack Of The Wood
Apr 23 @ 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm

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/

Old Farmers Ball Contra Dance @ Warren Wilson College
Apr 23 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
The oldest contra dance in the Asheville area is sponsored by us and is held every Thursday on the Warren Wilson campus
Free lesson 7:30-8, dance 8-11
  • Non-members: $12
  • OFB Members: $10
  • Warren Wilson community: $1

If this is your first time dancing with us, your second dance is free!

Pleasure Chest is Back!!! @ 5 Walnut Wine Bar
Apr 23 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Blues, Rock n Roll & Soul Music, sure to make you move! Funky but chic SINCE 2012

Fee Fi PHaux fISH @ One World Brewing - West
Apr 23 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Phish night with Fee Fi PHaux fISH (formerly The Lumpy Heads).
Featuring: Alex Bazemore, Ben Falcon, Hannah Ramsey, and Ryan Crabtree.
$5 Cover (Suggested $10)

 

Apr
24
Fri
Mr Jimmy @ The Station Black Mountain
Apr 24 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Enjoy authentic Blues music from Mr Jimmy while imbibing in the friendly atmosphere of the The Station.

Dueling Piano Show @ Off the Wagon Dueling Piano Bar
Apr 24 @ 6:00 pm – Apr 25 @ 2:00 am
Commodore Fox Band @ Wild Wing Cafe South
Apr 24 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Asheville’s tried and true blue cover band. No cover.

Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar @ The Omni Grove Park Inn
Apr 24 @ 8:30 pm – Apr 25 @ 1:00 am
Apr
25
Sat
“Bring Back The Heartbeat”
Apr 25 all-day

Asheville’s music scene is born of age-old traditions, nurtured by a spirit of independence and the muse of the mountain landscape. Here you’ll find our rhythm is proudly rooted in old-time mountain music, but it’s our full spectrum of innovative musicians who truly define our sound. Asheville offers a lively, and perhaps unexpected, experience for the musically-minded traveler.

Through the Bring Back the Heartbeat campaign, IamAVL is partnering with local venues and establishments to offset their costs to get our musicians back to work. Independent Arts and Music is a 501(c)3, so donations can be tax deductible. iamavl.com/music-industry-relief-fund

Our mission is to provide a platform to help expand the reach of Asheville based musicians and artists, to make some great music and art, and to have a great time while doing it.

Yala Cultural Tour + Drum Workshop @ LEAF Global Arts
Apr 25 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Visit LEAF Global Arts every Saturday for an in-house cultural exchange with Adama Dembele. Experience the Ivory Coast with our Culture Keeper from the House of Djembe.
Stay for an all-ages Drum Workshop, no experience necessary.
Nobody’s Darling String Band @ Jack Of The Wood
Apr 25 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Nobody’s Darling String Band is a group of five ladies who are seasoned Old Time musicians, that play lively Mountain Music every Saturday from 4 to 6 at Jack of the Wood. A fiddle, guitars, standup bass and banjo uke round out this engaging and energetic group, playing in the traditional style of Appalachian roots music.

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/

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dueling Piano Show @ Off the Wagon Dueling Piano Bar
Apr 25 @ 6:00 pm – Apr 26 @ 2:00 am
Mr Jimmy @ Asheville Club
Apr 25 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Enjoy authentic Blues music from Mr Jimmy.

Riyen Roots @ The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall
Apr 25 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Original American Blues Roots and Soul Musician From The Mountains Of North Carolina!

Country Music With a Little Bluegrass @ The Old Home Place Mills River
Apr 25 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Live music every Saturday night. Large dance floor. Country music with a little bluegrass in the mix. Good clean fun in an alcohol free environment.

 

 

Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar @ The Omni Grove Park Inn
Apr 25 @ 8:30 pm – Apr 26 @ 1:00 am
Sarah Tucker @ Claddagh Restaurant & Pub
Apr 25 @ 9:00 pm – Apr 26 @ 12:00 am

Sarah is a singer and songwriter with great talent in many genres including rock, pop, country, folk, and old time – the music of her mountain home.

Apr
26
Sun
The Bluegrass Boys @ Jack Of The Wood
Apr 26 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

We’re excited to welcome back the Sunday Bluegrass Boy’s – catch them every Sunday from 12-2pm! The perfect SUNDAY FUNDAY afternoon with $8 mimosas and bloody Mary’s AND $20 bottles of bubbly!

 Followed by our Irish session starting at 3:30pm till close!

Jack Of The Wood 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/
Adam Rose Duo (Jazz) @ Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar
Apr 26 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Mr Jimmy Blues & Brews @ S & W Market Downtown
Apr 26 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sunday Jazz Jam @ Ginger's Revenge Craft Brewery & Tasting Room
Apr 26 @ 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Jazz Sunday typically features a guest artist for a short set and then welcomes jazz musicians of all levels to sit in for the remainder of the afternoon.
Iggy Radio @ Asheville Yacht Club
Apr 26 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
A plethora of sounds and styles. Beatboxing mixed with killer guitar and loop mastery. A one man orchestra. Plays all the songs you love.
Jack’s Traditional Irish/Celtic Jam Session @ Jack Of The Wood
Apr 26 @ 3:30 pm – 9:00 pm

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/

Reggae Sunday w/ Chalwa and Alvitas Way @ The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall
Apr 26 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Suggested $5 Donation

One Love Sundays @ One World Brewing - West
Apr 26 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Keeping the Reggae Vibes going through the fall! Rotating Reggae Bands each Sunday!
Bands include:
Dub Kartel
Below the Bassline
Tuff Sol
The LUV Boat
The Sun Sippers
$10 cover
The West Asheville taproom hosts a wide variety of special and regular events, from yoga to an electronic music & beer festival, and everything in between. Check out our upcoming schedule: click here
Piano Show @ Off the Wagon Dueling Piano Bar
Apr 26 @ 7:00 pm – Apr 27 @ 2:00 am
Apr
27
Mon
“Bring Back The Heartbeat”
Apr 27 all-day

Asheville’s music scene is born of age-old traditions, nurtured by a spirit of independence and the muse of the mountain landscape. Here you’ll find our rhythm is proudly rooted in old-time mountain music, but it’s our full spectrum of innovative musicians who truly define our sound. Asheville offers a lively, and perhaps unexpected, experience for the musically-minded traveler.

Through the Bring Back the Heartbeat campaign, IamAVL is partnering with local venues and establishments to offset their costs to get our musicians back to work. Independent Arts and Music is a 501(c)3, so donations can be tax deductible. iamavl.com/music-industry-relief-fund

Our mission is to provide a platform to help expand the reach of Asheville based musicians and artists, to make some great music and art, and to have a great time while doing it.

Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance @ Odessy School Montford
Apr 27 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Lesson is at 7:00pm, Contra from 7:30pm to 10:00pm featuring our great local callers and bands as well as nationally touring talent, with waltzes following. All ages and beginners welcome! Cost at this time $0-$50 sliding scale, cash or Venmo accepted.
Ashley Heath Mondays @ Town Pump Tavern Black Mountain
Apr 27 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Weekly residency with special guests.

Dec 16 – Pat Sheridan & Michael Dunham

Brazilian ‘Rodo de Choro’ Music Night @ Archetype Brewing - West
Apr 27 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Free Live Jazz Mondays @ Little Jumbo
Apr 27 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Real Live Jazz – No Cover   

Dec 23 – Nick Garrison & Bill Reichenbach

Dec 30 – Justin Ray Quartet

Mr Jimmy & Friends @ The Joint Next Door Fairview
Apr 27 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

MR JIMMY is the solo project of Blues guitarist & vocalist Jim “Ang” Anderson, who has fronted The Chicago Kingsnakes for the past 35 years. Blue Monday at the Joint next door started as a solo Blues show with Mr Jimmy and has evolved into a Jam Session of sorts. Jimmy is joined with different musical cohorts every week.

Piano Show @ Off the Wagon Dueling Piano Bar
Apr 27 @ 7:00 pm – Apr 28 @ 2:00 am
JLloyd Mashup @ One World Brewing - West
Apr 27 @ 8:00 pm – 11:15 pm

The JLloyd MashUp explores different genres of music including Acid Jazz, Funk, Soul, Afro Beat, Reggae, Break Beat, and Latin. Led and curated by Jonathan Lloyd (The Fritz/Dubconscious/Cadillac Jones), the band is made up of some of Asheville’s busiest and hardest working musicians on the scene.

$10. Thank you for the support!!
Mashup Mondays every Monday at One World Brewing West with special guests and different music every week!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apr
28
Tue
Django Jazz Jam with Fatty @ Turgua Brewing Fairview
Apr 28 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
The Lads avl @ The Joint Next Door Fairview
Apr 28 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

classic rock and blues

 

Early Tuesday Jam @ The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall
Apr 28 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Suggested Donation

Grateful Family Band Tuesdays @ One World Brewing - West
Apr 28 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
We are deadicated to bringing you all things Grateful Dead and related.

Tuesdays are back baby! Grateful Family Band serving up your favorite Dead tunes.

$5 – $10 Suggested Donation
Family Friendly
See you out there!

Live Jazz Tuesdays: Sanders, Boyd, Page & Hall @ Little Jumbo
Apr 28 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Real Live Jazz – No Cover

Every Tuesday, savor experimental Musica Universalis, focused primarily on the group’s original writing and sonic explorations. These aural wayfarers fear no boundary.

The John Henrys @ 5 Walnut Wine Bar
Apr 28 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Hot Jazz ~ Standards (Great American Songbook) ~ Swing

Tuesday Night Funk Jam @ Asheville Music Hall
Apr 28 @ 10:00 pm – Apr 29 @ 1:00 am
$10 Suggested Donation at the Door (Cash or Venmo accepted, think tip jar, goes 100% to musicians!)
Apr
29
Wed
“Bring Back The Heartbeat”
Apr 29 all-day

Asheville’s music scene is born of age-old traditions, nurtured by a spirit of independence and the muse of the mountain landscape. Here you’ll find our rhythm is proudly rooted in old-time mountain music, but it’s our full spectrum of innovative musicians who truly define our sound. Asheville offers a lively, and perhaps unexpected, experience for the musically-minded traveler.

Through the Bring Back the Heartbeat campaign, IamAVL is partnering with local venues and establishments to offset their costs to get our musicians back to work. Independent Arts and Music is a 501(c)3, so donations can be tax deductible. iamavl.com/music-industry-relief-fund

Our mission is to provide a platform to help expand the reach of Asheville based musicians and artists, to make some great music and art, and to have a great time while doing it.

Jack’s Old-Time Jam @ Jack Of The Wood
Apr 29 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Hey y’all! Come grab some dinner & a pint and enjoy some of our best local musicians playing at our long-running old-time jam! 5-9pm every Wednesday @jackofthewood 🎻🪕🍔🍺 $1.00 off all Jameson, too! 🥃

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/

Jay Brown @ Black Mountain Brewery
Apr 29 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Original one-man-band, american roots, singer songwriter. An American roots musician, Jay has hundreds of original songs in his repertoire.  (outside show, weather dependent)
Well-Crafted Wednesdays w/ Matt Smith @ Highland Brewing Company
Apr 29 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

I’m very happy to have a great lineup of friends joining me for Well Crafted Wednesdays.

12/18 – Seth Kaufman & Evan Martin

 

 

Piano Show @ Off the Wagon Dueling Piano Bar
Apr 29 @ 7:00 pm – Apr 30 @ 2:00 am
Bam-a-Lam @ 5 Walnut Wine Bar
Apr 29 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

lo-fi pop and rocknroll with Jason Krekel & Craig Kelberg