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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
Free Show
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
(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
The band carries with them a regional Carolina flavor of acoustic appalachia and americana roots sound that conjures up images of Honky Tonk bars as well as the sound of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
ROCK!!!
Doors at 8
$10
Suggested $5-$10 Donation
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!
Featuring improvisatory, enchanting violin loops and soaring original songs, Doctor Delia incorporates ancient melodies into musics of their own creation. Music to groove to while shopping for local goods!!
They create awesome acoustic guitar and flute music.
one-man band singer songwriter
ShooBees bring a jazzy-blues sound with their twist on a varied genre of songs “from Louis Armstrong and Louie Jordan, to Van Morrison and REM.”
Rotating local acts on the front porch during Sourwood Honey Festival in Black Mountain. Also half priced local drafts.
Start your Saturday off with tasty pub fare & refreshing pours at our Music Matinee — featuring friends old & new playing the Ralph Lewis stage at Jack of the Wood from 12-3pm!
This week’s tunes are brought to you by Asheville’s own Cast Iron Bluegrass, returning to the Ralph Lewis stage with their signature bluegrass sounds! Infectious melodies, technical prowess, and powerful songwriting merge for a a high-energy, relentless bluegrass sound that will keep your toes tappin’ for more!
“One Man Soul Band” Kid Billy performing blends of earnest songwriting with high-energy and jubilant live loops that layer New Orleans trumpet, honky-tonk piano, acoustic guitar, and harmonica. It is going to be a lively day of music here!
On Saturday, August 10th from 2pm-5pm we will be hosting our inaugural Sourwood BBQ cookoff! Free to the public + live music from Mourning Glory.
Blues, Classic Rock and Americana
E’Lon Bruce Jordan-Dunlap a.k.a E’Lon JD is an American bass player, songwriter, performer and educator. His sound combines elements of soul, funk, jazz, and rock and could be described best as groovin’, melodic driven, feel good music.
Asheville’s own Drowning Leo will be playing in-store to give everyone a preview of their appearance at the Day of Rock Festival.
Toss an old-school record store and a pop culture shop into a blender, hit “mix” and you get Baby Rabiez! We’re small (but mighty) local purveyors of geeky coolness and tasty tunes!
Singer songwriter
Music begins at 4:30 with Jon Prophet. Tyler Ramsey takes the stage at 5:30 pm
$20 + per carload
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
No Cover
Improvised drone performances
Saturday we will be back at Shiloh for their annual Community Pizza Party Concert! 6-8pm Come jam with us. Free music, family friendly, and good time with the community Hope to see YOU there!
Our very own Mars Hill singer and songwriter will be performing at our classic theatre.
songwriter and multi-instrumentalist
jam group from Asheville.
harmony-driven, folk-rock, drum, and guitar duo.
Jazz-Blues-Folk-Spirituals-Ukulele
pop and new wave hits from the 1980s, 1990s & 2000s
DAY OF: $15.00 ADVANCED: $12.00
Americana, Folk, Blues w/ Craig Kellberg & Drayton Aldridge
an evening of hip hop mayhem
$20 pre sell
$25 day of show
8-member Mountain Reggae powerhouse
$43.32 adv
Big Ivy Project is a fun 2 man acoustic duo out of Asheville, NC.
rock & roll
$10 cover
Come sing with New Orleans’s premiere live karaoke band! Featuring guitar, bass, drums, and keys, we play over 150 songs from the 70s to present day. $10
$8.00 / 2 for $15.00 Cover at the door.
Americana, blues
Doors 9:00PM
$10
21+
$10
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!
The Paper Crowns are the multi-instrument, genre crossing power duo of Spiro and Nicole Nicolopoulos. Their musical chemistry is a gumbo of Appalachian folk and bluegrass, Dixieland melodies, delta blues, acid rock, murder ballads, outlaw country and Southern Gospel that they cook up into a sound all their own.
Rotating local acts on the front porch during Sourwood Honey Festival in Black Mountain. Also half priced local drafts.
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
Join us at FalloutArtSpace on August 11th for the End of Summer Mini Festival !!!
Come and park your car out on the big lawn and throw a frisbee while bands and DJs play groovy tunes on our outdoor stage, bring your friends and family and your bathing suit.
This vibrant event will feature an art market with local vendors showcasing their unique creations, live music, and local food and beverages. Enjoy music from an exciting lineup, including Log’s Electric Space Whistle, Mark’s Trippy Noise Coaster, Waas Sauce, and Luciya. The festival will run from 2 PM to 9 PM and offers free entry.
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
Swing jazz band based in Asheville
Raphael Graves of Lazrluvr and Moonshine State pairs up with Brad Curtioff of Lazrluvr and Christopher Everett, guitarist and founding member of Hustle Souls, for an afternoon of genre bending, surprising mashups, jams and timeless favorites.
ADVANCED: $12.00 DAY OF: $15.00
Join us at the taproom for live music with Pop Singer-Songwriter Chris Gladson!
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
Cranking out rock and dance hits from 70’s, 80’s to today. Join us for an afternoon of food, music, and drinks with CF!!!
“Cheeseburger in Paradise,” featuring the Caribbean Cowboys and their beach-inspired tunes that transport you straight to the tropics.
all-star cast of band members with a broad range of genres from old-school soul to modern-day pop.
$18.00 ADV / $20.00 DOS
$10
8PM Doors
9PM Show
$10
+21
$12.00
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
Brews and Tunes on the river!
$13.62 adv
$$
The Arbor Trio features Mack Johnston on mandolin, Melanie Johnston on Mountain Dulcimer and Jeff McKelvey on guitar and vocals. The group plays a wide variety of musical genres.
Apart from the parking fee, there is no other admission charge to enter the Arboretum.
Progressive Bluegrass with Asheville’s all star band , The Greenliners!
Bring a blanket or a lawn chair, and come enjoy these family-friendly evenings of great music! The concert series is free, but donations are always welcome and encouraged.
$59.50 – $65
$$
ALIEN MUSIC CLUB featuring the most magical
REGGIE HEADEN & PEGGY RATUSZ
$49.50 +
21+
(Chicago Garage/Powerpop)
(Feral GaragePunk)
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
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!
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.
Every Third Thursday the Museum comes alive with an evening filled with music, tours, art making and more!
Live Music: Jazzville: Playing selections from the American Song Book that are timeless and flexible in their ability to withstand countless interpretations.
Free for Members or included with Museum admission.
Outlaw Country, Southern Rock, Americana
Thursday, August 15th | 6:30PM | Food Truck: The Downstream Deli
Auragami is a four piece eclectic rock jam band based in Greenville, SC. With their catchy melodies, tight arrangements, endless jams and smooth vocal harmonies, the band seems to defy being pinned down to any one genre.
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
Acoustic Roots and Blues with Peggy Ratusz feat my guests, Mare Carmody and Paul McIntire.