Music Calendar

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!

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

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

groovy soul, rock n roll

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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

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.

Mudpuppies and Mojo Sound Production presents Open Mic 🎙️

We will be hosting open mic tonight at Mudpuppies with hostess CaroMia Humphrey . Come play us some tunes, let’s all hug one another and just hang for a bit. Our community needs some sense of normalcy during all of this suffering. Come make someone smile with your music! Hope to see you all tonight! 6-9pm!

DAY OF: $18.00
ADVANCED: $15.00

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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

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.

Friday @ 4-7pm at West! Swing thru for some beautiful weather and Mickey Strivelli and Friends ft. Clyde Canton Band!

Rock, country, folk and bluegrass original’s –  See you there 🌎🍻

Live Music – Great Beer – Instrumental quartet from WNC. Hot Dog style Rock n’ Roll.

Syrrup is a Jazz-Soul duo based in Asheville

rural roots, blues and country

We are located in the Arden-Asheville-Fletcher-Hendersonville area. With over 60 TVs, you can sit back and relax, knowing that your favorite game is on. We showcase some of the top sporting events and serve the area’s 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 and team trivia nights that always bring fun and laughter.  mudpuppiesavl.com/

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

Free Show

americana/country project

$24.60 adv

All musicians are vocalists and the band enjoys harmonies. Their music style is eclectic, including folk, folk-rock, bluegrass and blues from the sixties to the present as well as originals. Music to groove to while shopping for local goods.

Music to groove to while shopping for local goods…….accordian style!!!

Enjoy some live music while shopping for local goods on Saturday morning!

This Saturday, we’re coming together at our Mills River Brewery to support Western North Carolina with a special concert at the outdoor amphitheater. Entry is free and all ages are welcome. Asheville’s Toubab Krewe headlines a lineup of six incredible regional bands.
A portion of proceeds from Taproom sales will go directly to our friends at Food Connection to support their vital work. Join us for a day of music, community, and giving back.

Also performing Pink Beds, Lyric, Andrew Scotchie, The Greenliners, The Congdon Griffin Band

Join us for our first ever Oktoberfest Celebration! German Beers, Foods and Games! Live music by The Steubenville Tootlers and T.C. Costello!
It’s going to be great! See you there!

On Saturday 4 amazing local bands are coming to play on the patio from 1-7pm for an afternoon of celebrating our beautiful, resilient community and some of the music makers who make Asheville so special!

3pm this Saturday at Pisgah Brewing Company
GAME -Grateful Asheville
Music Experience! Bring out yer Dead!

This cosmic Appalachian soul/Americana musician will be playing live.

Leo Johnson Trio. Come catch some tunes! Hot swing and sweet standards!

Enjoy authentic Blues music from Mr Jimmy.

Nobody’s Darling String Band is a group of five ladies who are seasoned Old Time musicians, that play lively Mountain Music every Saturday from 4 to 6 at Jack of the Wood. A fiddle, guitars, standup bass and banjo uke round out this engaging and energetic group, playing in the traditional style of Appalachian roots music.

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/

Art party this Saturday to benefit AVL artists who have been impacted by Hurricane Helene. 5-10pm. 93 Westover Dr. $10 suggested donation. All donations go directly to the artists. 🤍

Krekel and Whoa – Laid back, acoustic, full of love. An adaptable duo, their show can be folk-y and acoustic, or rockin’ and electric.

8-member Mountain Reggae powerhouse.

The Emmy-nominated, and finalist on “America’s Got Talent,” and Asheville’s Jazz and Blues Diva, Kat Williams presents a night of music.

Classic Soul and Blues favorites

Original southern rock/alt country music from Hendersonville’s own Carolina Drifters.

country, rock

Lively bluegrass tunes courtesy of Columbia’s Carolina Bluegrass Style!!! Sláinte, y’all!

Jack Of The Wood 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/

Grateful Dead tribute

old blues, classic country, and originals