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Come out for a night of with your favorite hometown pickers Suns of Stars. Contemporary and traditional bluegrass with a high energy jam style
$10 Cover
Doors @ 9:00pm
21+
Donations Encouraged
punk/grunge show
$10
$25 ADV /DOS $30 // 21+
We are so excited to welcome Billy Presnell and his amazing guitar skills. Billy plays classics, not so classics and some originals with instrumental finger style and percussive acoustic guitar. We think you will love his music and his sense of humor. With mad-fiddling, time-bending soundscape painter Will Franke & Tyler Buckner.
Post thanksgiving musical insanity.
$5-$10 Donation @ The Door // 21+
Y’all put on your dancin’ shoes because it’s time to get down!!! Kick off the season with us at Arête’s 1st Annual Holiday Boogie Benefit with Eddie Roberts & The Lucky Strokes Dress to impress in your favorite rock & roll attire & let’s make this a night to remember.
From $24.60
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.
Let’s Get Veggie With It!!! Enjoy music to groove to while shopping for local goods!
Musicians this week are the Asheville Junction Band! It’s music to groove on or dance to while shopping for local goods!
The Beatles Bash endures! Come dressed in your best 1960’s or hippie attire. There will be snack and drinks available and alcoholic beverages served at the donation bar
Pay What You Can. The suggested price per ticket is $10.
1:00 – 1:45 pm – Arrival and photo booth is open. We will have PLENTY of props but please use your phone camera
1:45 – 2:00 pm – Talent Show and Stand-up comedy sign up
2:00 – 3:15 pm – The Beatles Bash will be performing famous musical covers. Be prepared for a dance party!!
3:30 – 4:00 pm – CAKE!!! Gluten-free and vegan options will be available
4:00 – 5:30 pm – Talent show and Stand-up Comedy (please be sure to sign up at the start of the party)
5:20 – 6:00 pm – More fun and time for the photo booth
Small Business Saturday mini market.
Benjamin Bjorlie is an Asheville based bassist and drummer. He is a core member of The J Lloyd Mashup, a local funk band, among his many projects. He will be joined by a cast of amazing local musicians to bust out some Funk, neo-soul and pop.
The meat and potatoes of this group will be Ben Bjorlie on Bass, Joe Enright on Drums, and Thomson Knoles on Keys. Alex Bradley will bring some special seasoning, but the cherry on top will be Jonah Bjorlie on Guitar and Sax! We’ll hit some deep cuts from some of our favorite artists.
We hope to see y’all there
progressive southern fusion rock
While he is known for his voice and guitar playing, he is also considered a storyteller.
Joseph Hasty Duo brings your favorite holiday music to the champagne bar.
LEAF Global Arts hosts an Artist ReLEAF Concert series on Saturdays through December 14. The events will both benefit the artists who perform (through the LEAF Local Artist Relief Fund) AND help to raise money for the fund.
The incomparable and uber-talented Chinobay (LEAF’s board chair) is a Ugandan musician and educator who has led workshops, camps, and residencies worldwide.
Live music from DJ Griffin White and the Bill Bares jazz trio
Performances by the Asheville Ballet
Street performances
An outdoor holiday market
Pop-up bars from your favorite Grove Arcade restaurants
Letters to Santa Station
Santa appearance & photo-op
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/
Come and celebrate the music of Jerry Garcia and The Grateful Dead with Spiro & Garrett!!!
$5 cover
Alternative Folk/Americana/Folk/Acoustic & Singer-songwriter
folk, rock, and Americana banjo
One Man Band
Rebekah Todd – guitar/vocals
Jeff Sipe – Drums/percussion
Isaac Hadden -guitar/vocals
Quinn Sternberg – bass
Enjoy authentic Blues music from Mr Jimmy.
Original American Blues Roots and Soul Musician From The Mountains Of North Carolina!
Winter Lights is a spectacular open-air walk-through light show made from over one million lights! Located at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, North Carolina, this year’s event features favorites like the famously tall 50-foot lighted tree and the Quilt Garden, along with enchanting new details designed to delight and surprise. Live Music Nightly!!! Event Information and Tickets
jammy psychedelia to full-force rock
From $14.56
The Pubsters is a fun and engaging cover band based in Asheville. Rock & Roll, Country, Funk and Blues
blues, funk, Louisiana, Reggae, and Soul
Pay What You Can. The suggested price per ticket is $25.
a blend of bluesy pop and rock
Las Montañitas brings the Andes to the Appalachians. Chicha Cumbia Psicadelica, Afro-Colombian grooves, Andean inspired melodies. $10 cover
$25 – $28
Ben’s Tune Up – 8-11pm
Banks Ave – 9-11:30pm
Havana Miami – 9pm-2am
Room 9 Nightclub – 9pm-2am
Static Age Loft – 9pm-2am
Waterstreet – 9pm-2am
Imperial – 9pm-1am
The Barksdale – 10pm-2am
Double Crown – 10pm-2am
Lazy Diamond – 10pm-2am
Strange Magic Bar – 10pm-2am
Shakeys – 10pm-2am
Scandals -10pm-2am
Check with the venue on cover charges and tonight’s DJ.
The Ruff’tons (NC Punk)
Failure 2 Conform (TN Punk Metal)
Blistering Dissonance (NC Punk)
21+
The Well Drinkers are a progressive, original bluegrass & Americana band based out of Western North Carolina and often playing festivals & venues across the Southeast. Get down with good tunes, great food, and a craft brew or Irish Whiskey!! Suggested donation at the door.
“Laissez les bon temps rouler!”
$10.00 cover at the door.
Heavy, dark, emotionally intense music. No cover, but donations accepted.
Post Punk/Garage
$
Drop in early for dinner and join “Mr. Soul Motion’s Supper Club”, where the smooth and sweet stuff gets played! Once the diners clear out, the tables move, the volume goes up, the lights go down, and the dance party is on!
$20 Day of Show Event Details and Tickets
Led by shapeshifting vocalist Stephanie Morgan (formerly of Asheville’s nationally-touring pop-noir band stephaniesid), Pink Mercury creates entirely improvised sound and lyric scapes, aligning with the spirits of Pink Floyd, Cocteau Twins, Bjork, The Sundays, Billie Holiday, and so many others that have infected the players with curiosity and beauty.
$15
Donations Encouraged
Local Live Music Benefit Show w/
Safety Coffin, Bombay Gasoline & The Tilt hit the stage to rock & raise money for people affected by Hurricane Helene.
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.
$5-$10 Donation @ The Door // 21+
Asheville’s JP & Peggy Duo kick things off at 6:30.
From $15 + Event Details and Tickets
Shop With Local Makers
Pony + Hay Rides With Project HNG
Eat With Little Oven Pizza
Snack With Appalachian Pop Co
Enter Raffle Benefitting Helene Relief
Mourning Mass: A Weekly Sacrament of Cosmic Hymns and Brunch Eats on the South Slope with multi instrumentalist Steven Alvarez
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!
Come sail away with us Sundays in December from 12-3 at The Market Place on Wall Street. Shell or High Water oyster roast, street vendors, brunch and cheer! It’ll be a blast and a really fun way to connect with the community and support some of those businesses and artists who are displaced.
I’ll be at Sierra Nevada Brewing Company – Mills River SUNDAY 2-5p with my brothers Logan Jayne (drums), Thomson Knoles (keys), and Asher Hill (bass).
Isaac Hadden Project is a heavy grooving, improvisational, cosmic groove ensemble, carving out a distinct voice in the world of funk, jazz, rock, and R&B.
Come listen to the gentle looping tunes of Marc Keller. Unwind and sing along as live music fills the air.
americana singer-songwriter
Roots & Dore return to Mills River, NC to get their blues on while folks get their brews on! Always a great time! Join us!
Americana/Indie/Folk/Country
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/
* No Partner needed
oldtime and bluegrass
Tickets $20 advanced tickets available on eventbrite (if not sold-out, some tickets available at the door)
Suggested $5 Donation
The soul funk keys killa comes to Mountain Fly to give us a thankful jam on the back deck! We will have extra heat outside and cold bevs inside. The Po-wagon food truck with be here with a full menu of creole food for your snacking pleasure.
Enjoy the laid-back vibes.
Folk/Americana/Singer-Songwriter. Hope continues to wow audiences and stretch the musical boundaries by switching from soulful ballads to high-energy blues with ease.
$15 Suggested Donation (no one turned away for lack of funds)
Winter Lights is a spectacular open-air walk-through light show made from over one million lights! Located at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, North Carolina, this year’s event features favorites like the famously tall 50-foot lighted tree and the Quilt Garden, along with enchanting new details designed to delight and surprise. Live Music Nightly!!! Event Information and Tickets
Below the Bassline
Tuff Sol
The LUV Boat
The Sun Sippers
Sunday nights with a who’s who of the Asheville jam scene. $5-$10 Suggested donation | 21 +
Come on out and enjoy some music with our house DJ. Til 1am on Friday & Saturday
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.
Immerse yourself in the rhythmic heartbeat of Latin music at the ultimate Bachata and Salsa Weekend in Asheville, NC! Join us for a vibrant celebration of dance and culture featuring a spectacular lineup of workshops, masterclasses, and social dancing sessions. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just starting out, our expert instructors will guide you through every step, from the sensuous moves of Bachata to the electrifying rhythms of Salsa.
Prepare to be swept away by live music performances and exhilarating concerts, where talented DJs will dance you into the night. Make unforgettable memories on the dance floor with fellow enthusiasts from around the world.
Mark your calendars for a weekend filled with passion, music, and unforgettable moments. Get ready to experience the magic of Latin dance like never before, right here in Asheville, NC!
Winter Lights is a spectacular open-air walk-through light show made from over one million lights! Located at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, North Carolina, this year’s event features favorites like the famously tall 50-foot lighted tree and the Quilt Garden, along with enchanting new details designed to delight and surprise. Live Music Nightly!!! Event Information and Tickets
Weekly residency with special guests.
12/2 – w/ special guest Jenny Bradley
Hosted by Sam Wharton. Come pick!
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.