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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/
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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!
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
Blues, Rock and Country
Pocket Strange’s music will transport you somewhere between the tie-dyed side of southern rock and psych-rock indie… with a polite splash of spacy jamming that ties together the loose ends that exist outside the constructs of their songs.
Free for Members or included with Museum admission.
Join us at the taproom for live music with Bobby Frith!
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
Rossdafareye’s best description of his music is “Appalachian Space Funk”. Reggae, Blues, Jazz, Bluegrass, EDM, and other progressive and improvised styles influence his sound.
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.
Come experience an unforgettable evening of Celtic Rock.
$18.00 ADV / $20.00 DOS
BRETHREN HOGG (New Orleans Doom)
HEAT DEATH PARADOX (Spartanburg Doom)
WIDE OPEN WOUND (NC Grindcore)
8PM Doors
9PM Show
$10
+21
$10
Doors Open 8pm
21+
Cover $10
$10 – $12
Perpetual Groove
Pisgah Brewing Company Outdoor Stage
Saturday, August 10, 2024, 6:30pm
Tickets: $20 ADV | $30 DOS Event Details and Tickets
Perpetual Groove is an American rock band that originated in 1997 in Savannah, Georgia. PGroove incorporates a mix of traditional Southern rock, funk, jazzy improvisation, indie rock and synth loops.
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!
The Arbor Trio features Mack Johnston on mandolin, Melanie Johnston on Mountain Dulcimer and Jeff McKelvey on guitar and vocals. The group plays a wide variety of musical genres.
Apart from the parking fee, there is no other admission charge to enter the Arboretum.
Come pick!!!
Jazzy Beats & Solo Guitar
One set from The E.Normus Trio
One set from Sanders, Alford, Boyd, Page, & Davis
Free Live Jazz
Fogo No Trio will bring their exhilarating Brazilian choro to the AyurPrana Listening Room. Tickets are still available for $30 advance, $35 for event day.
Doors 8PM
Show 9PM
Cover $10
21+ ONLY
$24.80 adv
$15
Sunday August 25, 2-5pm
Celebrate Mardi Gras early with an incredible afternoon of live music, fun, and festivity in support of Asheville Mardi Gras as a kickstart to their planning & efforts for Asheville Mardi Gras 2025! The Po’ Wagon Food Truck will be there with Creole Cuisine for lunch & dancing fuel (for sale). Show will be outside weather permitting. Mardi Gras Attire Encouraged. $20 advance Event Details and Tickets
A live performance by the Joe Krown Trio + 1 featuring Papa Mali is a journey through the rich musical heritage of New Orleans. The Joe Krown Trio is known for its authentic New Orleans sound, blending elements of jazz, blues, and funk. Led by the acclaimed keyboardist Joe Krown, the trio delivers a rich, groove-filled experience. Adding another layer of musical depth is Papa Mali. Known for his gritty, soulful voice and masterful guitar playing, Papa Mali infuses the trio’s music with a swampy, bluesy vibe that’s reminiscent of the bayou.
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
Perpetual Groove
Pisgah Brewing Company Outdoor Stage
Saturday, August 10, 2024, 6:30pm
Tickets: $20 ADV | $30 DOS Event Details and Tickets
Perpetual Groove is an American rock band that originated in 1997 in Savannah, Georgia. PGroove incorporates a mix of traditional Southern rock, funk, jazzy improvisation, indie rock and synth loops.
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!
old blues, classic country, and originals.
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!
A stripped down version of Fireside Collective
Linda Mitchell (guitar and vocals) is inviting members of Asheville Women of Jazz to play with her on three Thursday evenings in August. Come on out to hear great jazz and taste the fabulous food from the South African menu at The Bush Farmhouse in Black Mountain.
New Beer Thursday with live music at the Biltmore location.
country, folk and blues.
Thursday, August 8th | Bar: 4PM | Music: 6:30PM
Pisgah Brewing Company Outdoor Stage
Food Truck: Downstream Deli
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
Sold Out
soulful singer/songwriter
Join us at Fallout ArtSpace for an Open Mic on August 8th to showcase your talent on our outdoor stage underneath the stars — with beverage sponsors Ginger’s Revenge and Devil’s Foot Beverage Company. Come enjoy a cold drink at Fallout ArtSpace and hear some excellent musicians of western North Carolina.
The Open Mic is happening on August 8th from 7pm to 11pm. Fallout ArtSpace is located in Alexander, North Carolina at 475 Fletcher Martin Road, just fifteen minutes from Downtown Asheville.
Fallout ArtSpace, Inc. is a 501c3 nonprofit performance art space in Alexander, NC. We provide a space for artists to create, perform, and grow. We are set out with the intention to promote artists and one day help fund them. Each event we do is for our purpose of the promotion of local arts and artists. falloutartspace.org
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.
DAY OF: $16.00 ADVANCED: $14.00
8PM Doors
9PM Show
$10
+21
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ADVANCED: $20.00
PREMIUM SEATING: $25.00
DAY OF: $20.00
Asheville Guitar Bar showcases outstanding local musicians: Vince Junior, John Allen Keck & Bill Melanson. $10
$18.19 adv.
$10
Texas Indie meets Ashevile garage punks Puppy and the Dogs and Acid Jo for this killer night of music! $10
Same As It Ever Was will be performing LIVE on the Indoor Stage at Salvage Station on Friday, August 9th, 2024! 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!
This 7-piece outfit of Knoxville musicians came together in the Summer of 2004 out of their mutual love and respect for the music of the Talking Heads and haven’t looked back since. They bring the excitement and energy of everything from ’77 to Naked, and all the B-sides in between. Same As It Ever Was strives to maintain the integrity of the Talking Heads’ groundbreaking music, while bringing their own panache and energy to the game. It’s going to be a party any way you slice it. $15 ADV / $18 DOS Event Details and Tickets
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
Light Rock, 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.
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!
Trad Folk Fusion Magic out of Asheville, NC
alternative rock trio
Big Ivy Project is back for an evening of rock and folk. Playing original tunes along with traditional covers, these two gentlemen are not to be missed!
This weekend we’re hosting Jason Hite of 5j Barrow. Jason has inspired audiences with soulful music, evocative imagery, and lyrics that tug at the heart.
As a singer/songwriter and guitarist, I share a blend of rock, folk, and originals. Join me for some music, fun, and friends!
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
Aunt Vicki is a vintage suit, a little rough around the edges, but still the one you end up wearing to the party. Good old fashion indie rock music. Short songs sung by average sized people with guitars, bell bottoms, and nice shoes. Sometimes there’s a trumpet.
Appalachian Folk duo
Appalachian and Piedmont Roots, blended with Ragtime, Jazz and Delta styling.
Friday, August 9th, we welcome BoogiTherapi, a funk band who grooves to covers and original music at Cecil Park (in front of Hickory Tavern) from 6:30-8:30 PM. Taco Boy will serve up tasty food for purchase.
Kim Jade is a vocalist, guitarist and bassist, recently out of Asheville, now living in Key West. Kim loves to play her original music and lots of great classics, covering a wide range or genres! From Fleetwood Mac to Prince to Bob Marley, and the list goes on.
The Get Right Band is a psychedelic indie-rock power trio from Asheville, NC. American Songwriter writes that the Asheville, NC based group, “filters 60’s/70’s psychedelia and 90’s alternative rock through a modern lens–as if Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Nirvana co-wrote an album produced by Danger Mouse and Dan Auerbach.”
Country w/ Laron Huntley & Ronnie Stamey
Immerse yourself in the beauty of our forests, enjoy captivating stories from talented storytellers, and listen to live music in a serene setting. This event is perfect for nature lovers and fans of live entertainment.
– Live Music: Enjoy the musical stylings of Datrian Johnson & The Family Tree plus North Carolina’s own Virtuous
– Conservation Talks: Learn how you can help protect our precious forests.
– Experience the magic of live storytelling and music.
– Discover ways to get involved in forest conservation.
We’ll be back at The Pot Stirred this friday 8/9 to host our monthly open jam!! Doors at 7, our set from 7:30-8, and open jam from 8-10!
South Indian classical music.
$15 General Admission / $10 BMCM+AC members + Students w/ID
Indie Rock
indie-rock / alt-pop
$12 advance / $15 at the door.
DAY OF: $16.00 ADVANCED: $14.00
An intimate live performance to debut a new band called Glass Valleys (feat. Warren Givens and Carson Thielen) + an opening set from Julie Odell. $20/2 for $30 https://www.glassvalleys.com/tickets
Free Show
$43.32 adv
master acoustic guitar composer
The Peggy Ratusz & Kelly Jones Duo takes the Mudpuppies stage, “featuring superlative guitarist and vocalist Kelly Jones and beloved Blues Chanteuse Peggy Ratusz. From covers to originals, this pairing performs a wide variety of styles, including rural roots Blues, Jazz Standards, Classic Country, throwback R&B, and vintage Rock and Folk! A harmonious and rhythmic combo, they’ll make you wanna dance and sing along.”
Friday 8/9 Special: $7 Margaritas
1 Year Anniversary All-Weekend Specials: $3 Foothill Drafts |$10 Mudpuppy Roll |$10 Smash Burger
We showcase some of the top sporting events and serve the area’s best sushi, including sushi rolls, sashimi, and Nigiri. But that’s not all; we also offer the best smash burgers, wings, and upscale bar food in the area. Our weekly specials and events include live music performances at least once a week, open mic, karaoke and team trivia nights that always bring fun and laughter. mudpuppiesavl.com/
$15 – $20
New Orleans Party Jazz
$10 cover
A wildly stacked bill with Atlanta’s Sonambula (members of Shantih Shantih, Mattiel, Beige) Nikki and the Phantom Callers, DJ Rat Breath will be spinning between sets, too! $10
Rachel Waterhouse loopstation based project
No Cover
(heavy prog-rock from Richmond, VA!)
(local chaotic thrash)
(local poetry and beats)
$10 donation encouraged
21+
ADV $15/ DOS $18 // 21+
$15.00
cajun & zydeco with bits of country, blues, swamp pop & swing
$10 COVER AT DOOR