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Music to groove to while shopping for local goods!!!
Music to groove to while shopping for local goods…….accordian style!!!
This year, Asheville’s Annual Holiday Parade will take on a fresh twist as it transforms into a vibrant Holiday Jamboree at Pack Square Park. The Holiday Jamboree will bring the community together with crafts, games, and fun activities for all ages. Stroll through the festive Holiday Market, featuring local artists and retailers, and savor delicious food and drink from popular food trucks and beverage vendors. Santa himself will be on-site for free photos, thanks to the NC Arboretum, and families can enjoy lively performances from local bands, school groups, and dance troupes on the Pack Square stage.
Join us on the market this Saturday, Nov 16th, from 11am to 2pm for our first day of our Music at the Market holiday celebration! Bring a chair and your family and friends and enjoy live music from market favorites Logan Hensley and the Cosmic Cowboy and the best empanadas in Asheville from Cecelia’s food truck.
We are excited to announce Mutual Aid Fest 2! Once again, all proceeds go directly to a family affected by Helene. Come gather with community and enjoy music, art, performers, stories, and more! See you there to party for a good cause!
– November 23rd is “UPLIFT Asheville High Noon”
– Tailored for ages 16+
– (1) food truck: Purple People Feeder
– 2-3 vendors –
– DJ Just Nieman
– Adama Dembele (master djembe player)
Soup Cook-Off w/ grilled cheeses made by @fuegosgrillcatering
12:00-3:00
Mike & Amy (acoustic duo)
12:00-3:00
new and old classics
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.
On the 23rd of November, join us at for a day of medieval magic and merriment hosted by The Whale and our nonprofit of the month, The Montford Park Players. ::
Enjoy unique vendors with treasures, oddities, jewelry, tarot readings, henna, and face paint. :: Plus, we’ll have live entertainment fit for the king and queen in all of us—stilt walkers, fire performers, whip routines, and enchanting music with Holler & Crow to set the scene.
Free and Open to All {No Registration}
Join us for a day of collective healing and a celebration of community resilience, presented in conjunction with The Farm at Black Mountain College exhibition, at the Warren Wilson College Farm and Garden. The event will include: Live music, multimedia land arts installations, odd dancing, mutual aid raffles, plein air painting, the Farm’s annual meat sale, Garden Crew goods, grief workshop, sketchbook club, puppets, portraits by AVL Darkroom, and a sunset surprise in Bryson Gymnasium at 5:18PM. Bring your own binoculars, easels, watercolors, sketchbooks, and/or cameras!
Mountain Artisan Collective will be displaying dozens of artist’s amazing work! There will be musicians playing from 1pm to 8pm and all of the proceeds made that day will be donated the organization BeLoved Asheville.
There will be food by Little Oven Pizzeria and so much craft beer!
Saturday, November 23, 2024, 2:00 P.M.
Saturday, November 23, 2024, 8:00 P.M.
Darko Butorac, conductor
Jessica Beebe, soprano
Timothy Parsons, alto
Brian Giebler, tenor
Jonathan Woody, bass
Asheville Symphony Chorus
Experience the full might and awe-inspiring emotional weight of Handel’s legendary Messiah and kick off your holiday festivities with this powerful performance featuring four outstanding soloists and the Asheville Symphony Chorus
classic country and roots
Immerse Yourself in Global Rhythms:
Feel the pulse of Chinobay’s music as it brings the community together, feat. Asheville based Jordan Scheffer and Ugandan all artist Denis Sewanyana.
Proceeds from the concert will go towards World Bridge Foundation’s “RISING ABOVE THE STORM” initiative, launched to bring creative arts programs to children in the community.
Our new center, located at 62 Wall Street, Asheville NC, is a hub for social gatherings, engaging workshops, unique artisan craftsmanship, and diverse cultural immersion. It’s a place where Music, Arts, Craftsmanship and Education Converge.
$35 Tickets and Donations
blues, rock, funk and reggae
Stop by for the unofficial Holiday Jamboree afterparty with live music by Liminal Spaces, Static Waves (formerly Neon Sages), and Lucia Bluebird.
A portion of sales goes to benefit AMS programs!
Beatboxing mixed with killer guitar and loop mastery. A one man orchestra. Plays all the songs you love. Nice little afternoon of live music! Playing rock, pop, jazz, blues, and grunge from the last 50 years!
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.
Daniela Risquez and Jay Moye perform on November 23, 4-6 p.m. Daniela is an illustrator, early childhood educator, and singer from Venezuela. With musician and LEAF board member Jay Moye she performs in the cross-cultural music collaboration TANTEO.
Ka-pow is the culmination of years of exploration into, jazz, funk, blues, soul and anything else that makes listeners wanna jump out of their seats and dance! $5-$10 Cover
Soul n’ Roll, Jazz ‘n Jam, Funk ‘n Junk
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/
contemporary and traditional bluegrass with a high energy jam style
soulful, bluesy rock band from Asheville
Get ready for an electrifying night as STAMR (Stronger Together Artist & Music Relief) brings you the legendary Dieselboy & Dara live in concert! Join us for an unforgettable evening of cutting-edge beats, intense energy, and a celebration of community—all while supporting our local artists and musicians through STAMR’s ongoing relief efforts.
$20
Enjoy authentic Blues music from Mr Jimmy.
Original American Blues Roots and Soul Musician From The Mountains Of North Carolina!
$5 cover to enjoy 3 amazing bands!
ShooBees bring a playful, jazzy-blues sound with their twist on a varied genre of songs “from Louis Armstrong and Louie Jordan, to Van Morrison and REM
The Hardy Boys offer your basic Americana mix; blues, country and rock on the eclectic side.
Rick Hornyak is a singer-songwriter that relocated to WNC from Austin, TX. His new Americana LP “Dandelion” meshes jangly, ringing guitars with introspective honest lyrics.
His new band, the “Highway Companions” have the familiarity of Tom Petty, the urgency of The Replacements and the alt-country gravatas of Alejandro Escovedo.
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
Come listen to Americana and Modern Western music performed by Seth & Sara.
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.
sliding scale for $10-$50
Bluesy-Sweet Soul with a Southern ‘twang
It’s a special evening of Classic Country and Classic Country Rock with Special Guest Marc Keller. $7.00 Cover at the door.
This duo of guitar/drums one-man-band multi-dextrous rock-n-roll fire and standup bass acrobatics with harmony singing appears to have several more arms and heads (than 4 and 2 respectively) and serve up lo-fi pop aural satisfaction.
Made up of Asheville musical veterans Jason Krekel and Craig Kelberg who combined have performed under more bands and diverse genre styles than can be counted…Has to be seen to be believed!
Music 8-11pm, suggested donation at the door.
THE BEST “WORST KARAOKE” IN ASHEVILLE!!
Sing ’til you die every Saturday at Asheville’s oldest bar and #1 Dive!!
Original space music vibes!
ragtime, New Orleans Jazz
$10 cover
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.
$22 advance / $25 at the door
old-school country
$10 cover
flat picking folk, rock & roll, blues and country
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!
Janx Spirit does 90s college radio rock; Sun Goblin does dynamic indie rock; The Long Distance Relationship does psychedelic power pop.
$10
Bring an unwrapped toy, then brace yourself for a wild multi genre event.
BURLESQUE FROM:
Dahmit Janet
Cherry
Ven Trigue
MUSIC FROM:
The Deviled Eggs
Wide Open Wound
HOSTED BY: Will Pounder
It will be cold outside, but very HOT inside 27 Club!
Join LYRIC for a night of Soul, funk, and rock at Asheville’s favorite dive! No Cover!
With the standout voice of Leeda Lyric Jones, Lyric is a group made up of natural talents that will take you to a place you can’t forget. A group that uses music as an expression of pain, joy, and hope. Serving up a mix of original and cover songs, don’t miss this train! Lyric is a born replica of the legends that created movements.
Shiloh & Gaines – Your neighborhood bar……no matter where you live.
Coffee ~ Spirits ~ Pool ~ Darts ~ Live Music ~ Dog Friendly ~ Karaoke ~
Find our music schedule and more at shilohandgaines.com
ADV $18, Day of Show $22 // 21+
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.
Jazz/Funk Fusion
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We’ll have a jazz trio playing and our full plant-centric menu, espresso and smoothie bar.
Mourning Mass: A Weekly Sacrament of Cosmic Hymns and Brunch Eats on the South Slope with multi instrumentalist Jacob Bruner
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/
blues, jazz, soul, and funk
Classic rock, Americana, Country, 60’s to present
21 + Venue
Jackson Grimm marries folk pop melodies with the lonesome sound of traditional Appalachian music.
Joint Killer Brass Band &
Rahm Squad w/ special guests CaroMia and Josh Phillips!
Sunday Daytime Show – November 24th – 2-6pm
Family Friendly at Devils Foot Beverage Co.
FREE SHOW !
$10+ suggested donation – proceeds to benefit Homeward Bound of Western NC
Orbiting around Asheville’s grateful music scene since late 2023, Suns Of Stars blends contemporary and traditional bluegrass with a high energy jam style. At its core lies the trio of Alex Bazemore (guitar), and Asheville’s own Jackson Chisholm (upright bass) and Johnny Humphries (mandolin). As Suns Of Stars has been gathering momentum they’ve picked up Alex Ball (fiddle/violin) and Gabe Epstein (banjo). A massive song repertoire and growing list of original music make for a unique performance each time.
$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:
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A plethora of sounds and styles. Beatboxing mixed with killer guitar and loop mastery. A one man orchestra. Plays all the songs you love.
Hot Vintage Vocal String Band. Jazz, Swing, Americana.
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/
All are welcome to join us for our next Sunday Afternoon English Country Dance.
Beginners’ Session, 3:30pm,
Dance, 4:00pm – 6:15pm.
Admission is free; however, we do appreciate tips for the musicians.
Free Creole Fried Ribs from the Po-Wagon food truck and Free Whiskey Tasting with Cook’s Mill Whiskey. (Until it’s gone) Give aways and a charity raffle from Rumpl blankets, Free Fly, and Howler Bros. All to help benefit Haywood Waterways Association and celebrate our store making it through it’s first year of business! Live music starts at 4pm, feel free to come early and watch football on the three tv’s in the tap room area or try on some of our Mtn Fly gear in the fly shop!
Come out and sing with us!
Enjoy the laid-back vibes.
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
ft. Watkins, Dylan Walshe, Kelly Morris, Vaden Landers
Pay What You Can. The suggested price per ticket is $15
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
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
The band Breakfast for Dinner plays a fun live music set at 5 Walnut that is filled with fun pop song mashups! Come drink fantastic wine and meet the best staff in the business.
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