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Apr
20
Sat
Small Axe Candy Company 420 Fest 2024: a celebration of fantastic local music with Josh Blake’s Jukebox, Magenta Sunshine, & Sugar Bomb along with arts & craft vendors!
𝙋𝙀𝙍𝙁𝙊𝙍𝙈𝘼𝙉𝘾𝙀𝙎 𝘽𝙔:
Josh Blake’s Jukebox: led by local legend, guitarist, & bandleader Josh Blake with a slew of guests including Rebekah Todd, Jonathan Lloyd, Marisa Blake, Thommy Knoles, & more.
Magenta Sunshine: Asheville’s own all original horn-driven song and dance band.
Sugar Bomb: sweet & explosive hi-fi jazz from Asheville.
Let’s enjoy 420 the best way we know how! 4 killer bands to set the vibes!
$10
Music starts at 10PM
$5 Suggested Donation
21+
Four Twenty Celebration + Mad Dogs Bday BASH
Featuring:
Hashwitch / Weight Shift / Kalgon
FREE SHOW!
11:00PM
21+ ONLY
Apr
21
Sun
HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL (a benefit for Beloved Asheville)
This event features Isaac Hadden, Ovadya, Momma and The Ruckus, Peggy Ratusz and While Rome Burns in an intimate setting for some great music for a great cause–Beloved Asheville.
We are so excited for our Spring Festival, April 20th 8am-5pm & April 21 8am-2pm, that celebrates the best of Spring in WNC from local growers, makers, chefs, and musicians! It is the place to buy your spring plants from the growers! See you there!
Double Keys!!! (weather dependent)
Psychedelic Smoky Mountain Americana
Come to One World Brewing West for a FREE ALL AGES voting rights party sponsored by Q4VR: queers for voting rights. Music, dancing, food, meet candidates, register to vote, learn how to register others.
Music with Elaine Scott, Honey Music Collective, and special guests Maureen Jablinske, Sarah Kim Senor, and more!!!!!
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
ADVANCED: $10.00
DAY OF: $12.00
All local all acoustic show featuring great new original music at Peacock Palace. Hosted by Peacock Party Band. $5 donation BYOB
Festy at the Westy hosted by Osprey Orchestra. We will be bringing the Spring Festy Vibes with Live Music, Beer, Flow & Visual Arts and Vending.
Osprey Orchestra is a WNC four piece band displaying sounds of folk, blue grass, and reggae in a jam/improv style! Having electric guitar, bass, and drums brings an electric feel. The mandolin and vocals bring a mountain storytelling vibe to the mix as well! Groovy rhythms and melodic progressions will keep everyone warm and dancing!
$5 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
Join us on 4/21 at 7pm as we listen to these four wonderfully talented folks play some original music….Free show, gratuities appreciated!
Michael-Jamar @lakesolace
Millie Palmer @quantumofmill
Emily Martin @emilymartin.music
Laura Steenberge @imaginarymusic
DAY OF: $20.00
ADVANCED: $17.00
Zombii : pop punk from CT
Joined by
Blistering Dissonance
The Ruff’tons
9pm
21+
$10
Suggested $5-$10
Vintage country meets Western swing combined with original songwriting – Carolina Sage delivers a colorful array of music steeped in tradition and timeless themes, mixed with their own rocking brand of honky tonk boogie.
Vocals and guitar work from Chris Porter, soulful singing and mandolin chucking from Cynthia McDermott blend with the songwriting, singing and upright bass of JP Furnas to blaze a trail right into your heart. Powered by the steam locomotive of a rhythm section; Kevin Scott on drums makes sure the fire is always burning extra hot.
Apr
22
Mon
Join the Warren Wilson College Music Program for an evening of original music, showcasing the talents of the Art of Songwriting class. Each student will perform a piece they’ve written, ranging from folk to rock to rap songs!
Mon. April 22nd, 7:30pm
Morris Pavillion
The Mountain Goats will be performing LIVE on the Indoor Stage at Salvage Station on Monday, April 22d, 2024 with Katy Kirby opening the show! Doors open at 7PM and the music starts at 8PM. This is an 18 and up show! WNCW is a media sponsor. On-site parking is FREE. Root Down will be serving their delicious twist on Southern Soul food PLUS we will have our FULL bar open for you to enjoy! $49.50 ADV / DOS
Apr
23
Tue
6-10:30 pm
HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL (a benefit for Beloved Asheville)
This event features Isaac Hadden, Ovadya, Momma and The Ruckus, Peggy Ratusz and While Rome Burns in an intimate setting for some great music for a great cause–Beloved Asheville.
Tuesday, April 23
1:00-8:00pm
Main Quad & Lipinsky Lobby
Join the Music Department for an afternoon of great listening and good times! From rock to jazz, classical to bluegrass, the Giant Super Mega Music Festival will showcase performances from eleven (!) different student ensembles on three different stages. Roll out your picnic blankets, visit the food truck, bring a frisbee, and come be a part of an unforgettable day at UNC Asheville.
Real Live Jazz – No Cover
Join the Music Program in celebrating the work of all of our general concentration music majors and minors. Students will perform a variety of pieces on their instrument of concentration, including woodwinds, piano, voice, bass, percussion, and others. Selections will include jazz, classical, and other contemporary styles of music.
Tuesday, April 23, 7:30pm
Williams Recital Hall
DAY OF: $20.00
ADVANCED: $15.00
Apr
24
Wed
It’s Adlib Clothing’s 35th anniversary! Join us for an Anniversoiree at the store on April 24th from 5-7 pm.
We’ll have:
Live music w/ Mr Jimmy/Paul McIntire duo
Small bites
Beverages
Door Prizes
ADVANCED: $12.00
DAY OF: $15.00
We’re hosting national recording artist, Josh Panda, for a campfire concert in the Meadow. Locals, bring a blanket, and a friend. We’ll have beer, s’mores, + sodas for sale in the River Lodge.
Join the Music Program in celebrating the hard work of all of our traditional concentration music majors and minors, as well as the introductory old-time banjo class, fingerpicking guitar class, and beginning string band. Majors and Minors will each play a piece on their instrument of concentration, ranging from fiddle and banjo, to guitar and voice, to hammered and mountain dulcimer.
Wednesday, April 24th, 7:30pm
Morris Pavillion
Killer midweek punk show
$10
Meter & Melody is a curated night of poetry and music given to us by our in house band @runoverbyahorse. Open Mic to follow
DAY OF: $23.00
ADVANCED: $20.00
Apr
25
Thu
LIVE AT LUNCH
Thursdays 12:00 pm
Lipinsky Plaza – Lipinsky Hall
April 25 – Bluegrass and CGE Ensemble
ADVANCED: $10.00
DAY OF: $12.00
Duncan brings his emotive voice and energetic rhythmic delivery on Tenor Banjo and Bouzouki.
Live music tonight by Vintage starting at 6pm! Come on out and enjoy! Smokin’ Hot Classic Rock!!!
Join us at Jack of the Wood for a special Austin-Takeover edition of our beloved Bluegrass Thursdays! Texas-based Sour Bridges will be touring the East Coast, bringing their original music and unique sounds of “Browngrass – like bluegrass, but a little dirtier” from Austin, TX. 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/
Austin Stambaugh – Balladeer & Story Writer
Dylan Walshe – Irish folk music singer-songwriter
$
punk – hardcore
$23.70 adv
ADVANCED: $12.00
DAY OF: $15.00
Saint Asonia will be performing LIVE on the Indoor Stage at Salvage Station on Thursday, April 25th, 2024 with Kingdom Collapse opening the show! 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 PLUS we will have our FULL bar open for you to enjoy! $22 ADV / $27 DOS
DAY OF: $20.00
ADVANCED: $20.00
Come on out for Gospel Night with Voices Of Harmony from Cowpens, SC.
9pm $10 cover
The Double Crown – Great vibes, great bourbon, and great music!
Apr
26
Fri
Bummed to be missing New Orleans Jazz Fest?
Join us for live music, food specials, and feature cocktails as we highlight some of Asheville’s top buskers April 26th-29th 11:00am-3:00pm.
Welcome to Mayfel’s! Since 2003, we’ve been serving up authentic Creole and Cajun cuisine right here in Asheville, NC. Bringin’ the Bayou to the Blue Ridge!!! mayfelsavl.com
rock, soul, country, blues, roots and Appalachia
twin brother duo making original indie folk music.
Come enjoy tasty beverages and rockin’ tunes by the river! LDR goes on first then FYF! Free Show
modern instrumental fusion
ADVANCED: $10.00
DAY OF: $12.00
Wind Cults with Thom Nguyen, Adam Lion, and Brett Naucke will be performing two nights in a row with guest @zag_goober on upright bass on Friday 4/26 and @landonridgehardygeorge on upright bass on Saturday 4/27 .
We’re delighted to have some special opening sets by @c____parlamento on 4/26 and @astoria0777 on 4/27
These shows are FREE ( donations accepted ! ) and will be from 7-9pm each night. We will have 🍷&🍺 for donation as well. This is a soft launch of some quick & intimate shows were hoping to explore more of this year. Space is limited and shows are prompt so be on time !
all-live one-man symphony From $30
Jake Burns of Rockstead for a night of acoustic jams!
Free show!
LaMP will be performing LIVE on the Indoor Stage at Salvage Station on Friday, April 26th, 2024 with Natalie Brooke! 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 PLUS we will have our FULL bar open for you to enjoy! $25 ADV / $30 DOS
Local Rock / Metal
Cover $10
21+ ONLY
Smokin’ mountain grass from Asheville, NC.
Apr
27
Sat
Bummed to be missing New Orleans Jazz Fest?
Join us for live music, food specials, and feature cocktails as we highlight some of Asheville’s top buskers April 26th-29th 11:00am-3:00pm.
Welcome to Mayfel’s! Since 2003, we’ve been serving up authentic Creole and Cajun cuisine right here in Asheville, NC. Bringin’ the Bayou to the Blue Ridge!!! mayfelsavl.com
Join us in our yearly celebration of spring, the arts, the environment, sustainability, community & so much more.
Dozens of local vendors offering unique hand-crafted goods
Local Food Trucks & The Hop Ice Cream to keep you fueled for the fun
Live Music performed in the gardens
Take home seedlings that are chemical-free and naturally grown
Date: Saturday, April 27th
Time: 11 AM till dusk
Location: Peace Gardens & Market
The day kicks off at 11:00 with a tale titled ‘Mexican Folk Tales’- followed by a day of local musicians and DJ’s.
Celebrate 12 Bones Brewing’s 5th Anniversary!
$5 ALL BEERS
$5 FOOD SPECIALS
Games
Pet Adoption with Mountain Pet Rescue
Live Music w/ Rudy’s Rhythm & Revue 5-8 plus DJ/brewer Brandon Manitoba on the decks from 12-3
Saturday, April 27 – 1:00 – 5:00 at Burning Blush Brewery: Sing Out The Vote 2024. Music Festival with Candidate Appearances.
Attendees will hear performances by acclaimed musicians and poets, Keturah Allgood & Bradford Carson, Crystal Cauley, Friction Farm, David LaMotte, Marley’s Chain, Moonshine State, Tony Robles, Possum Royale, Kevin Spears, Annie Wenz & Charlie Wilkinson.
southern rock, funk and psychedelic soul
SPRING FOURTH with the Blue Ridge Orchestra’s lively 2023-24 finale. The BRO heralds the return of spring with the first and fourth movements of Schumann’s Spring Symphony, Beethoven’s Fourth Symphony, and the first movement of Dvorak’s Cello Concerto in B minor, with Franklin Keel, violoncellist, and conductor Milton Crotts.
$20.00
Voice Students of Adrianne Blanks at Asheville Music School will be performing with Adrianne Blanks & The Oracles!
STUDENTS PERFORMING:
Amari (What Else Can I Do? from Encanto)
Vivi Valeika & Rosie Allen (Space Between from Descendants 2)
Norah Sales & Julia Theodosis (Don’t Start Now)
Alix Cusek (Sunday Morning, Cry Over Milk)
Felicia Muncaster (Angel From Montgomery, Something’s Got A Hold On Me)
Anna Parker (Cry Me A River, Queen of Hearts)
Group Song (Put A Little Love In Your Heart)
and more!
Plus sets from Adrianne Blanks & The Oracles
Don’t miss this all-star lineup!
$5 Cover (Suggested)
I layer my voice and violin to create soundscapes and obliterate structural frameworks. My voice and songwriting remind people of Brandi Carlile, Norah Jones, and Joni Mitchell. I also have the pleasure of playing violin in buddhababy and Jared Luis’s band.
Join Asheville Symphony Chorus and Asheville Youth Choirs for a joint performance on April 27, 2024 at First Baptist Church of Asheville.
ASC’s most eclectic program yet, Glorious Work spans centuries and genres, from Classical oratorio to Broadway and beyond. $29.00
Event Details and Tickets
They’re folk meets funk. Go give them a follow and listen.
Cuberow, soulful Indie music featuring Melissa Autumn Raines and Billy Presnell.
Eclectic Country Music with Jim Hampton & Co!!
$5 cover
The Lefties rock with an eclectic mix of hits and deep cuts from the fifties till today!
