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Jul
13
Sat
Join us for a Mountain of Blues in the Little Town that Rocks. A three day music Festival in downtown Black Mountain.
This inaugural event features 46 acts, a specially curated line up with hundreds of True Blue musicians who will be playing at various venues across downtown Black Mountain.
Immerse in Blues music over 3 days, shop at local businesses and at our vendor village and enjoy refreshments from downtown restaurants, breweries, food trucks and refreshment stands.
You are invited to be a part of this Inaugural event- come be a part of history in the making as we honor the musical contributions and cultural narrative of the Blues.
Choose from either the VIP Access Pass (limited time offer), 3-Day Pass (Adult or Youth), Individual Day Pass or Multi-Ticket Pack Deal. Event Details and Tickets
Hailing from the scenic landscapes of Appalachia, the 81 Drifters weave a tapestry of sounds ranging from singer-songwriter originals to bluegrass, western swing, old country, and classic rock. The Western North Carolina string band from Asheville NC made up of multi-instrumentalists and songwriters/
$10 cover
Moody Good will be performing LIVE on the Indoor Stage at Salvage Station on Saturday, July 13th, 2024 with Murkury & sum.simple! Doors open @ 8 PM and the music starts @ 9 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!
From hosting nationally-touring headliners to up-and-coming acts on indoor and outdoor stages, Salvage Station is consistently voted Asheville’s BEST live music venue. For those looking for an authentic Asheville experience that includes incredible live music, an extensive local & regional tap selection, plus a full bar and award winning food trucks, Salvage Station is a MUST DO! Check out our upcoming schedule! click here
Asheville Indie babes Paprika and Ever After are meeting up with Atlanta rockers Bad Guru in the rock chapel!
$10
Suggested $5-$10 Donation @ The Door // 21+
Jul
14
Sun
Rumours ATL is coming to the Outdoor Stage at Salvage Station on Sunday, July 14th, 2024! Doors open at 6:00PM and the music starts at 7:30PM. This is a LARGE EVENT, so please read 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! $25 ADV / $30 DOS Event Details and Tickets
Formed in 2014, Rumours ATL has taken the U.S. by storm with their stage scorching renditions of Fleetwood Mac songs. Fans from across the nation claim that Rumours ATL is the band to see if you are looking for an authentic recreation of live Fleetwood Mac shows. Rumours ATL will leave you wanting more. Rumours ATL will make you relive those Fleetwood Mac memories.
From hosting nationally-touring headliners to up-and-coming acts on indoor and outdoor stages, Salvage Station is consistently voted Asheville’s BEST live music venue. For those looking for an authentic Asheville experience that includes incredible live music, an extensive local & regional tap selection, plus a full bar and award winning food trucks, Salvage Station is a MUST DO! Check out our upcoming schedule! click here
August 17 & 18 || Doors: 12:00 PM || Show: 1:00 PM || 2 Day Tickets from $45 Event Information and Tickets
The Day of Rock 2 Music Festival is the largest Multi Genre Rock Music Festival in the Carolinas. Bringing together 28 bands over a 2-day period at the iconic Grey Eagle in Asheville, NC. Bands will descend from all over the east coast including newcomers, well established locals, guitar legends, regional, and national touring acts which are amongst the hottest names in rock music right now.
Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of the newest and most exciting Rock Summit, poised to become a perennial powerhouse festival for years to come!
Join us for a Mountain of Blues in the Little Town that Rocks. A three day music Festival in downtown Black Mountain.
This inaugural event features 46 acts, a specially curated line up with hundreds of True Blue musicians who will be playing at various venues across downtown Black Mountain.
Immerse in Blues music over 3 days, shop at local businesses and at our vendor village and enjoy refreshments from downtown restaurants, breweries, food trucks and refreshment stands.
You are invited to be a part of this Inaugural event- come be a part of history in the making as we honor the musical contributions and cultural narrative of the Blues.
Choose from either the VIP Access Pass (limited time offer), 3-Day Pass (Adult or Youth), Individual Day Pass or Multi-Ticket Pack Deal. Event Details and Tickets
Come hear Jenny sing a few with James Schlender on violin/fiddle.
Did you know that Whole Foods on Tunnel Road hosts local musicians in their very pleasant patio area out front? You can eat and drink and chill and listen.
> September 1 – Old Sap
Pretty Little Goat formed in 2013 through their common love of the deep well of local tradition found in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Pretty Little Goat sees traditional music as a living art form; vibrant and evolving.
Bring em out, bring em out, bring em out! Lyric is bring her 4 piece band to Wild wings South, for Sunday fun day. Come enjoy food and drinks by the lake, while jamming to rhythm & dance grooves of LYRIC!
Hear AFTA faculty: Tate Addis, Deborah Belcher, Frances Duff, Dylan Hannan, Lelia Lattimore, Patrick O’Neil, Clark Sorrells, and Karen Sorrells as they perform music by Beethoven, Mozart, Bach, Schumann, Gershwin, Hancock, Price, Rollins, and more!
A Free-will donation will be collected at each concert to support the AFTA scholarship fund helping AFTA students in need. If you cannot attend the event but would like to donate, visit academyforthearts.org/donate.
Appalachian Roots will be bringing their old-time tunes to Mills River. Come out to celebrate the weekend with us!
July 14 | 4:00pm Show | $25 Event Information and Tickets
Sundays on the River continues. There is not a better place to listen to music and chill than the French Broad River Pavilion at Olivette.
KATIE OATES knows how to sing. She’s been singing for as long as she can remember. The daughter of a preacher, she belted hymns from her crib as a toddler to wake up her parents. As a singer/songwriter whose song styles veer into blues, jazz, gospel, and music theatre with lyrics that hearken back to 20th century jazz standards.
OWEN WALSH has been telling stories and performing music his entire life. His years of formal violin and classical guitar training, zest for informal improvisation, and love of folk-lore storytelling combine to create a unique blend of musical expression.
Live Music with Jack Miller
Come grab a beer and enjoy some live music from our friends Mike and Amy!
psychedelic indie rock power trio
Hot Jazz, Swing
Live After Five invites you to dance with live jazz and pop bands. Your visit to Antler Hill Village & Winery is included in Biltmore admission. Passholders can bring friends to Antler Hill Village for free after 5:00 p.m.
Blues Sunday Jam
Every Sunday | Bar: 2PM | Signups: 6PM | Music: 6:30PM
Pisgah Brewing Company Outdoor Stage
Food Truck: Downstream Deli
This Sunday we will host the official after party of the Black Mountain Blues Festival!
Join our star-studded house band as they soar though musical peaks and valleys. With a rotating lineup of musicians, no two Sundays are alike. Bring your instruments and join the band on stage, full backline provided.
Free
Pisgah Brewing Company operates an open air outdoor bar in the summer and fall months with live music on Thursdays and Sundays on WNC’s premier outdoor music venue, the Pisgah Brewing Outdoor Stage. Check out our 2024 schedule: here!
Just off from their residency at the Campbell Folk School, we are happy to host this duo for an early evening show. Jack Devereux is a trans-continental hillbilly, he makes violins and plays fiddle music, oh, and most around here know he’s an Asheville native! Nic Gareiss has been hailed by the New York Times for his “dexterous melding of Irish and Appalachian dance” and called “the most inventive and expressive step dancer on the scene” by the Boston Herald.
$8.00 cover at the door
Doors 8PM
Show 9pm
Cover $10
21+ ONLY
A rotating series of local musicians play every Sunday at 5 Walnut Wine Bar in Downtown Asheville.
Jul
15
Mon
Chalwa’s lead singer flies solo!
Bumpin Uglies will be performing LIVE on the Indoor Stage at Salvage Station on Monday, July 15th with Rockstead 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! $18 ADV / $22 DOS
Event Details and Tickets
Since the early 2000s, Bumpin Uglies have been carving their own path; channeling their tenacious and relentless attitude into their meticulous craft. Rejecting conventional norms, Bumpin Uglies has established a distinctive sound that is a perfect reflection of their Mid-Atlantic roots – gritty, down-to-earth, and bursting with charisma. With a genre-defying approach that seamlessly fuses punk energy with ska’s infectious grooves and reggae’s laid-back rhythms, Bumpin Uglies creates a musical experience that captivates audiences far and wide. Their live performances are legendary, infusing the crowd with an electrifying energy that leaves no one untouched.
With roots leading as far back as middle school, Rockstead combines a lifetime full of influences ranging from rock, punk, reggae, jam and metal.
From hosting nationally-touring headliners to up-and-coming acts on indoor and outdoor stages, Salvage Station is consistently voted Asheville’s BEST live music venue. For those looking for an authentic Asheville experience that includes incredible live music, an extensive local & regional tap selection, plus a full bar and award winning food trucks, Salvage Station is a MUST DO! Check out our upcoming schedule! click here
Jul
16
Tue
Join the fun with hula hoops and a live DJ. Whether you’re a seasoned hooper or a beginner, this vibrant event invites everyone to dance, spin, and groove to the music in a welcoming and energetic atmosphere.
Progressive Bluegrass with Asheville’s all star band , The Greenliners!
Bring a blanket or a lawn chair, and come enjoy these family-friendly evenings of great music! The concert series is free, but donations are always welcome and encouraged.
Soul & Rock n Roll!!! Good time grooves, get on up with the get down!
! Come out and join us as we tear up the dance floor to the music brought to us by one of our favorite local bands- Heavenly Vipers at our weekly location!!
Dress up like your favorite Hero or Villain! We will have a costume contest and tasty snacks!! We will also be running a 50/50 raffle as well as raffles for various donated art pieces! Money raised will go to purchasing a snap dance floor!!
Lesson: 7-8
Dance: 8-11
$5 for the lesson
$10 for the dance
Dance: Heavenly Vipers will be gracing our stage with a fun eclectic mix of surf/desert rock with a western vibe.
In a soundscape rich in folk and americana offerings Tina and Her Pony stand out with their clarity and freshness.
Doors 7PM
Show 8PM
Cover $10
21+ ONLY
Jul
17
Wed
Join DJ 5 for a kid/youth/adult friendly dance session.
$5
3 hand picked musicians/attentive audience.
ADVANCED: $22.00
DAY OF: $25.00
Wednesday night antics with Ben Balmer on guitar sitting in for Jason this week & Craig Kellberg on bass.
Leather Lung – Boston stoner/doom metal
Bonedozer – Asheville fuzzed out rock and roll
Old Dead Gods – Asheville noodley stoner metal, ex Augur.
$10
All Ages
Doors @ 8, Bands @ 9
Suggested $5-$10 @ The Door // 21+
Jul
18
Thu
Classic rock, Country, Folk, Americana
Sip and stroll through the Arboretum’s gardens in the glow of the golden hour, all while listening to live music from a variety of local and regional artists! ArborEvenings runs Thursdays and most Fridays through September from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
There is no additional cost to attend ArborEvenings beyond our standard parking fee. As always, Arboretum Society members and their accompanying guests can enter for FREE (guests must be in member vehicles to receive free entry). Proceeds from ArborEvenings help support the The North Carolina Arboretum Society and further advance the Arboretum’s mission.
Musician Schedule and Event Information: here!
“Whether he’s playing solo, or with his band… Tim McWilliams displays a dazzling skill on the acoustic guitar, flatpicking traditional tunes and his own material like a modern-day Doc Watson.” – Greenville Journal
Come on out to this delicious new restaurant in Biltmore Park! Piano, guitar, singing some hits and standards. Food and drink specials.
Y’all-ternative music from upstate SC.
Directed by virtuoso Chinese-American pipa player, singer, and composer Min Xiao-Fen, enjoy an immersive experience where ancient strings resonate with the rhythms of the modern era. Joining her are Mari Ohta, a sensational Japanese-American koto player, and Thom Nguyen, a Vietnamese-American percussionist and sonic sculpture artist.
Free for Members or included with Museum admission
Thursday, July 18th | Bar: 4PM | Music: 6:30PM
Pisgah Brewing Company Outdoor Stage
Food Truck: Downstream Deli
A Genre-bending ongoing exploration of modern mountain music. Brothers Will and Ben Saylor, accompanied by Micah Thomas and Daniel Iannucci, with the love and support of a vibrant community of local musicians and creators, continue to reinvent themselves and their distinctive, jam-laden bluegrass sound.
Pisgah Brewing Company operates an open air outdoor bar in the summer and fall months with live music on Thursdays and Sundays on WNC’s premier outdoor music venue, the Pisgah Brewing Outdoor Stage. Check out our 2024 schedule: here!
We’re bringing back our Wings & Strings Summer Series at our Sweeten Creek location!
Enjoy live music on the patio Thursday while you sip and savor all your Rocky’s favorites.
9/12 – Acklen Walker
Singer-Guitarist Andrew Thelston brings his rock n roll power trio to the stage. Rock out to original tunes, classic covers and good food & drink!
Each show will take place on the large baseball field located behind the playground. A food truck will be parked on-site near the concession stands for each show. Concert-goers are encouraged to bring their own chairs/blankets to claim a seat in the outfield.
August 15: Pink Beds
Tyler Ramsey will perform an intimate pop up solo show.
Asheville native Tyler Ramsey was an important part of the local music scene long before he became the guitarist and co-writer for Band of Horses.
Let ‘em know you saw it on LiveMusicAsheville.com 😜
Detective Blind is a 3-sister indie rock band. They started as a cover band and performed in many small venues across the US. $12
Doors at 7PM
Show at 8PM
$5
Amazing lineup of indie/experimental with a lil country thrown in to boot!
$
Jul
19
Fri
Flatland Cavalry is coming to the Outdoor Stage at Salvage Station on Friday, July 19, 2024 with special guest Americana folk-rock band Briscoe! Doors open at 6:00 PM and the music starts at 7:30PM. This is a LARGE EVENT, so please read 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! $30 ADV / $35 DOS Event Details and Tickets
Flatland Cavalry is breaking out into a gallop. After years of hot trotting across their native Texas, the country outfit is primed for a breakout with the release of their third full-length album, the sonically sprawling and wistfully written Welcome to Countryland. An energetic blend of Country-Folk-Americana. Easy on the ears, Heavy on the heart.
From hosting nationally-touring headliners to up-and-coming acts on indoor and outdoor stages, Salvage Station is consistently voted Asheville’s BEST live music venue. For those looking for an authentic Asheville experience that includes incredible live music, an extensive local & regional tap selection, plus a full bar and award winning food trucks, Salvage Station is a MUST DO! Check out our upcoming schedule! click here
Jazz!!!
Live After Five invites you to dance with live jazz and pop bands. Your visit to Antler Hill Village & Winery is included in Biltmore admission. Passholders can bring friends to Antler Hill Village for free after 5:00 p.m.
LyriSmith is a traveling acoustic duo based out of New Port Richey, Florida. We write our own songs and perform covers of multiple popular genres.
Country/Western/Appalachian
We are a 4 piece traditional country band, fiddle, guitar, bass and drums.
Join us at the taproom on July 19th from 6-9 pm for some soul soaked americana with The Knotty G’s!
With an extensive selection of Beer, Cider, Seltzer, & Hard Sweet Tea on Tap, our Mills River location also offers a full liquor bar, cocktail list, wines and non-alcoholic options plus a full kitchen! See what’s on tap and more at amb.beer/mills-river
Passerine’s music occupies a zone somewhere between modern folk, progressive bluegrass, and what is loosely called “Americana.”
Samba This will be playing Brazilian music at Gauchinho Brazilian Steakhouse this Friday night
The Dan Davis Group is a jazz organ trio based in the triangle area of N.C. The band plays a variety of music styles including jazz, R&B, Latin, funk, blues, and NOLA. The band’s primary focus is on improvisation within the context of the great organ groups such as Jimmy Smith, Groove Holmes, The Meters, and Larry Goldings.
No Cover!
NC’s most dangerous bluegrass band. Don’t believe what Ricky Skaggs says about us; it was a misunderstanding.
Americana Roots rock meets dazzling dobro.
ADVANCED: $10.00 DAY OF: $15.00
$32 (ADVANCE) / $42 (DAY OF SHOW)
We’re super stoked to be hosting this years 4th annual Dolly Day Celebration of the phenomenal Ms. Parton on Friday, July 19 with a local all-star band and over a dozen guest singers performing 2 big sets of Dolly songs. **Showtime 8pm, $15 at the door (cash or Venmo) **
We are excited to be joined this year by a stellar lineup of performers!
Alissa Nordmoe
Claude Coleman Jr.
Cynthia Galli
Erin Kinard
Eliza Thorne
Gracie Lane
Jessie Smith
John McKinney
Julia Sanders
Kate Leigh Bryant
Liliana Hudgens
Meaghan Collins
Morgan Geer
Phil Alley
R Scott Murray
Sadie Lettrich
Stacey Glasgow
Tricia Tripp
Blessed with a voice often likened to “velvet soul,” Ashley Heath, a Singer/Songwriter has been capturing the affections of Americana music enthusiasts.
Nashville Recording Artist
Join us TONIGHT for Open Decks from 8PM-10PM followed by RAB!D RON!E, & Your Allure & Friends at The Getaway River Bar!!
FREE ENTRY | 21+
Join Award Winning Entertainer Blake Ellege as he brings his party band: The Big Throwback to One World Brewing West. Blake is backed up by his powerhouse band (The Big Throwback) that is comprised of some of the region’s most talented and charismatic performers! Come out and sing and dance the night away featuring hits from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and TODAY from EVERY genre imaginable!
$10 cover
Virginia’s Americana Jam Band Sweethearts, based in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley.
$15.00 ADV / $18.00 DOS
Doors 7 / Show 8
$10, All Ages
Eclectic mix of rock, soul, roots, blues & more.
Shun – Asheville/SC Heavy Rock
Irata – Greensboro Hard Rock/Metal
Nate Hall – US Xmas
Doors 8 PM // Show 9 PM
$10
The Dirty Joint is kickin’ off the night with their eclectic bluesy grooves followed by the ruckus-raising-the-roof rawk’n’roll mayhem 4thHorse!
Suggested donation!
DOORS: 8 PM | SHOW: 9 PM // TICKETS: ADV $15/ DOS $20 // 21+
$5 – $10 Donation Based Cover at the Door (goes 100% to band, think tip jar! Cash or Venmo accepted)
21+