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/
GABBER RAVE w/ DJ Digital Spliff / Debt Grips / Ebony Red / Celestexches / Charlie Conway
@ Static Age-Records
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.
This Asheville, N.C. based duo delivers an eclectic blend of “Retro-fitted Folk/Rag”, Americana & Piedmont Blues music. Semi-unplugged fingerpicks and guitar licks!
Kingfisher Folk Fest
@ The Oaks at Daniel Ridge Candler
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.
Sunday Live: Steve Lapointe (jazz piano)
@ Asheville Art Museum
The Sunday Concert Series at St. Matthias continues on Sunday, August 4 at 3 p.m. with a performance by Dinah’s Daydream, a popular, local Gypsy Jazz Ensemble. Donations are accepted and will be shared with the musicians and the Building Restoration Project. Please join us for what promises to be a fun and entertaining time to gather as a community and celebrate the music in our midst.
Live music with Bobby Frith
@ Appalachian Mountain Brewery - Mills River
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
He performs original material, and puts his unique spin on classics from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. His singular style is both energizing and soothing, captivating and liberating.
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.
Mark Guest Jazz Quintet
@ Antler Village and Winery @ Biltmore
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.
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!
Music at the Bistro w/ The Arbor Trio
@ Bent Creek Bistro at The North Carolina Arboretum
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.
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.
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.
ELDERBUG // THE HALF THAT MATTERS // BURIED IN TERROR
@ 27 Club Asheville
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
THIS SATURDAY | Perpetual Groove
@ Pisgah Brewing Black Mountain
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!
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.
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.
Christopher Norred (jazz guitar)
@ The Lobster Trap
Featuring ~*20* vendors offering a wide variety of wares. We’ll also be providing a solid soundtrack to your shopping experience with some wonderfully talented local musicians/DJs!
POSTPONED | Asheville Mountain Boys
@ Pisgah Brewing Black Mountain
Asheville Mountain Boys Thursday, August 8th | Bar: 4PM | Music: 6:30PM Pisgah Brewing Company Outdoor Stage Food Truck: Downstream Deli
The Asheville Mountain Boys consists of Asheville based musicians John Duncan, Zeb Gambill, Jacob Brewer, and Marshall Brown. Each of these musicians has a unique background of musical influences, but they share a love of traditional bluegrass music. The Asheville Mountain Boys highlight instrumentation as well as the emotionally charged harmonies of traditional bluegrass music.
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!
Wings & Strings Summer Series
@ Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack
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
Park Rhythms Concert Series!
@ Black Mountain Veterans Park
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
David LaMotte. Two Nights. Members Only!
@ White Horse Black Mountain
Charm, stories, humor, insightful songs, sweet voice, and dazzling guitar ability.” ~ BBC Radio Belfast. This concert is for Members only. White Horse Members will receive an link via email that will allow them to RSVP for this event.
Erika Lewis & Liliana Hudgens (show moved from Thursday)
@ The Grey Eagle Outpost at Asheville Adventure Company
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
Bruce Lang Band
@ Antler Village and Winery @ Biltmore
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.
Brews and Bears is an after-hours summer event series. The events will feature beer from Highland Brewing; cider from Appalachian Mountain Brewery; wine from Metro Wines; food from Gypsy Queen Cuisine and Cecilia’s Food Truck, Bigfoot-Longs Hot Dogs, and KONA Ice; and music by Mix 96.5 (June 14), 105.9 The Mountain (May 10), The Realtorz (July 12), and the Passionistas (August 9).
Tickets are $15 to $35, with options for members, non-members, and VIPs!
Don’t miss out on the fun!
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!
In Flight Duo
@ The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall
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.
Live music at the taproom with Jennifer Allsbrook
@ Appalachian Mountain Brewery - Mills River
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
Live Music w/ Aunt Vicki
@ Highland Brewing Downtown
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.
Mountain Medicine
@ Mars Theatre Brewing Company Mars Hill
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.”
Join Dogwood Alliance for an unforgettable night at the Woods & Wilds event! 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.
𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭:
– Storytellers: Hear amazing tales that bring the forest to life. – 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.
𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝?
– Connect with fellow nature enthusiasts. – Experience the magic of live storytelling and music. – Discover ways to get involved in forest conservation.
Our goal is to raise $5,000 in donations to support the meaningful work we’re doing at the intersection of forests, climate, and justice. All are welcome, but parental discretion* is advised. Reserve your entry in advance. You can help us reach our goal with a suggested donation of $25 per person. RSVP Here!
Live at Aloft with Chess Club
@ Wxyz Bar - ALoft Hotel Downtown Asheville
Charm, stories, humor, insightful songs, sweet voice, and dazzling guitar ability.” ~ BBC Radio Belfast. This concert is for Members only. White Horse Members will receive an link via email that will allow them to RSVP for this event.
Erika Lewis & Liliana Hudgens (show moved from Thursday)
@ The Grey Eagle Outpost at Asheville Adventure Company
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
Good Trauma Album Release with Tombstone Poetry, Rob Robinson, and Motocrossed
@ Eulogy
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/
Doors 8PM
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.
