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Virtuoso musician Eric Congdon is one of Western North Carolinas  most engaging and popular artists.  Voted #1 Guitarist in Mountain XPress, his amazing musicianship always thrills audiences no matter what he’s playing. 

Ben Balmer, Blues and Soul Guitarist, takes the Mudpuppies Stage on Friday.

Enjoy Margarita Madness, $7 Margaritas ALL DAY, and let the tunes take you away.
All ages.
No Cover.

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/

indie-pop

We are doing a fundraiser on Saturday afternoon with live music with @highflyingcriminals benefitting @sharinghouse_brevard and @transylvaniacohungercoalition

We will post the needs of both organizations if anyone wishes to drop off donations directly at the event to them.

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❤️ Also, if you are feeling generous there is another great flood relief fundraiser happening on Friday night with our friends at @185kingstreet

We are going to be playing in Hendersonville this Saturday to raise money for WNC hurricane relief during these difficult times. All of the proceeds will be donated to places in need of food, supplies, and restoration. We are so grateful to be apart of such a loving community even after disaster. Come listen to some live music if you’re able and support by giving for hurricane relief.

@detectiveblind_ 3 sister indie-rock band

We are hosting a benefit on Saturday with live music (house and disco w/ live guitar, maybe an Interstellar Noise originals set thrown in there too). We’ll be giving out nonperishable food, tons of water and other hydrating drinks, etc. Please bring anything you want to donate and please take anything and everything you need. Event will be free to all but we’ll be accepting donations for local relief. That includes cash, food, water, supplies, etc.

The ALR Trio will be bringing their blues and rock songs to the Mills River stage.

acoustic appalachia, americana roots

violinist/crooner Drayton Aldridge joined by Dan Keller on guitar.

Check out the angelic and rootsy duo, Aditi Sethi and Jay Brown with The Sethi-Brown band, bringing golden oldies, performed by their sweet family band, ages 5 to 40+.

Charm, stories, humor, insightful songs, sweet voice, and dazzling guitar ability.” ~ BBC Radio Belfast

Please join us this Thursday night, October 10th as we welcome “The Falcon Phour”. Many in the live music community have spent countless Thursday nights with some of these these wonderful musicians over the years. First when they had their weekly residency as @thelumpyheads down at the One Stop, and more recently over in west Asheville where they’ve been doing their thing as @feefiphauxfish for the last few months.

As always, the Stoplight will provide snacks & drinks. All that we ask of you is to show up ready for a good time, and if you can spare it a few bucks to throw at the band.

Space is limited so please rsvp with me either here or via text at (630) 258-0635. Once you confirm your attendance I will pass along the pertinent details. We hope you can join us. Please help spread the word to our peoples. Love & light to you all!  – @ratdogfreak

Adama & Les Amis plays rhythms and songs from Ivory Coast & West Africa. This is an all ages event for families, children and adults to dance to the sounds of Les Amis!

Come out and make some music every day this week.

Beer and Loathing is an acoustic duo comprised of song writer Johnny Blackwell and Cole Laughter. Beer and Loathing is bringing their blend of rock n’ roll and honky tonk to Mills River. A free show you don’t want to miss!

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

Riyen Roots and Kenny Dore are keeping the blues alive..One show at a time!!
Blues Soul Roots Music From The Carolina Mountains

Clint Roberts is the founder and lead singer of Holler Choir, a string band known for their tight harmonies and heartfelt songs. With their blend of folk, bluegrass, and Americana influences, Holler Choir is turning heads quickly in the roots music scene.

Soul, R&B, Funk, and even a little Hip-Hop. They are a Western North Carolina favorite and holds several Mountain Xpress “best of” awards including, but not limited to: best funk band, best vocalist, best lyricist, best r&b/soul, best singer-songwriter, all around favorite band and band that gives back to the community.

Asheville’s tried and true blue cover band. No cover.

A cast of the area’s finest picker with some fine drivin’ bluegrass. Hope to see you there!

Citizen Vinyl is having a Community Support Curbside Pop-up tomorrow with DELICIOUS free food by @baileycooks, free supplies, free water, and a full lineup of local songwriters.

@stephenevansmusic @i_amvirtuous @riyenroots @loulyp @planefolk @matmastersquatch @janglingsparrow & more … led by @ryan.the.glass

Americana

Come out and make some music every day this week.

WE’RE BACK! Join us on The Grey Eagle patio TODAY (SAT 10/12) beginning at 4pm for live music, libations, food, hugs, and hangs. The Funk Jam House Band kicks off the action at 4pm followed by Drunken Prayer, Chris McGinnis and likely a surprise or two! Admission is free, donations are encouraged. We’ll also have a few community resource tables set up, so feel free to contribute supplies or take whatever you need. We’re here for you, Asheville, and we look forward to continuing to rebuild our one-of-a-kind community together!

We Jammin’

Chad and JB (of @sketoesghost ), along with @collincheeksings , will be putting on a benefit show at @oldtowndistrictbmt in Black Mountain this Saturday – music starting at 6:00 pm. A lot of you have been giving so much of your time, energy, and resources so far, so please let us bring you a little moment to breathe and enjoy some music while we continue these efforts to support those who are struggling. All proceeds from this show will, of course, go toward such local causes.

Their music is a dense thicket; intertwined with kudzu-like jams.

Stop by for the Community Support Curbside Pop-Up! @baileycooks and her team will be serving up delicious FREE meals from noon to 5pm; @sessionavl is selling drinks; Coda is open for merch and record shopping; and musicians from the @jackofthewood Irish Jam will be playing throughout the day.

Old Time/Americana/WNC roots

Come out and make some music every day this week.

groovy soul, rock n roll

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Come out and make some music every day this week.

w/ KJ Lyric

Curated open mic night featuring some of Asheville’s finest pickers and crooners.

The Musicians in the Round is an open mic/in the round that takes place at Catawba Brewing Tasting Room on the South Slope in Asheville, NC. Our first round was on March 9th, 2015 and they just keep getting better.

Tonight we have our very own Buffalo Brown and Jake Burns doing a duo set from 6-9!
Come out & Support!

Full Bar : Cash Only
Family Friendly
See you out there!

DAY OF: $27.00
ADVANCED: $22.00

Come out and make some music every day this week.

We are thrilled to welcome Wild Bodema drumming troupe (Tuesday Oct. 15th) from 3:00-5:00pm, or drop in whenever you can) for a drum circle, sure to raise your spirits! If you have a drum, bring it! No drum, no worries. Bring a bucket and sticks…bring your hands to clap…bring your feet to dance…bring your ears to listen…bring your heart to feel.

This Tuesday, Jay Sanders will be playing music with Evan Martin, Will Boyd and Craig Kelberg from  We could all use a little music right about now.

DAY OF: $18.00
ADVANCED: $15.00

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Come out and make some music every day this week.

Sometime about a year or so ago we saw a flyer on their wall advertising something called “Jam Grass Jam”. A weekly event hosted by the @saylorbrothers (of @brushfirestankgrass fame) and bassist extraordinaire @stig_stiglets . We showed up, it was a ton of fun, so we went the next week.
And the next week.
And the week after that.
Wednesdays quickly turned into one of the most exciting nights of the week for not only myself, but many local bluegrass lovers in our town.

More than just a night out listening to great tunes, the Jam>Grass>Jam also became a gathering place for community. After countless Wednesdays seeing the same familiar faces every week we became much more than just an audience, we became a family.

It is with that family in mind that the Stoplight is proud to announce the return of Jam>Grass>Jam. We know that our porch will pale in comparison, but in honor of our normal gathering place, we feel compelled to find a way to bring the family back together again for a night of fun & healing.

Please RSVP with @ratdogfreak via text message at 630-258-0635.

So….if you are a part of the Jam Grass Jam Fam we hope you’ll join us this Wednesday for a cobbled together version of one of Asheville’s best re-occurring musical events. As always there will be no ticket fee, but we encourage you to bring any cash you can spare to tip the band.

Melissa with her daughter, McKinney!

Doors: 6:00 PM
Show: 7:00 PM

FREE SHOW!! DONATIONS ENCOURAGED
ALL AGES
SEATED SHOW

MELISSA AND McKINNEY
Meet the dynamic mother-daughter duo whose powerful blend of blues, rock, americana, funk, and soul creates a musical experience that resonates deeply with audiences. The mother, a passionate vocalist, draws from the depths of her soul, channeling her life experiences into raw, evocative performances. Her daughter, an energetic bassist and vocalist, infuses every note with funk influences, crafting a sound that’s both contemporary and timeless.

Together, they are not just musicians but also storytellers, using their lyrics to explore themes of trauma and resilience. As songwriters, they connect on a profound level, weaving their personal narratives into captivating melodies.

Outside of their musical endeavors, both women serve as cultural arts and educators at LEAF Global Arts, where they inspire others through the transformative power of music. They also co-organize a music festival dedicated exclusively to showcasing women musicians, championing female talent in a male-dominated industry.

lo-fi pop and rocknroll with Jason Krekel & Craig Kelberg

ADVANCED: $20.00
DAY OF: $22.00

$17.00

Come out and make some music every day this week.

Join Moonshine State’s multi-instrumentalist/vocalist Elizabeth McCorvey & vocalist Raphael with Brad Curtioff on the keys in multi-genre acoustic medleys.

COMMUNITY, MUSIC & CLEAN UP RELIEF FUNDRAISER

We all need community right now. Let’s gather, support one another, listen to some great music, enjoy a hot meal, drink a beer, and raise some money for flood cleanup.
Featuring:
Lazybirds
Peggy Ratusz & Kelly Jones
The Trusty Hucksters
Brian Bacon
Sawtooth Troubadours

Unabashedly joyful swing band that performs all-original compositions with a dedicated ‘nod’ to the small-jazz-combo and ‘hot club’ legends who first defined the genre.

southern rock

Come for to listen, come for to jam. Bring your banjos, your fiddles, your guitars and basses.