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Asheville’s music scene is born of age-old traditions, nurtured by a spirit of independence and the muse of the mountain landscape. Here you’ll find our rhythm is proudly rooted in old-time mountain music, but it’s our full spectrum of innovative musicians who truly define our sound. Asheville offers a lively, and perhaps unexpected, experience for the musically-minded traveler.
Through the Bring Back the Heartbeat campaign, IamAVL is partnering with local venues and establishments to offset their costs to get our musicians back to work. Independent Arts and Music is a 501(c)3, so donations can be tax deductible. iamavl.com/music-industry-relief-fund
Our mission is to provide a platform to help expand the reach of Asheville based musicians and artists, to make some great music and art, and to have a great time while doing it.
We hope you enjoy our guide to the Asheville area’s dynamic music scene.
If we somehow help to brighten up your day, please consider a $5 donation to help support our efforts in providing the area’s most complete local music calendar.
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1) Perform an internet search for the key words that music loving visitors use, i.e. “Asheville live music” or “live music Asheville”. See which site populates.
2) Promote your gigs on that site.
Hope That Helps!!!
P.S. (Ask about the discounted “Recovery Rates” for our LOOK HERE featured listings available through December!)
Please verify times and KJ with the venue!
Daddy Mac’s Downhome Dive 8-11
Shiloh and Gaines 8-11
Static Age Loft 8-12
Shakeys Dive Bar 9pm-2am
$20
Come on out and enjoy some music with our house DJ. Til 1am on Friday & Saturday
SUGGESTED $5-$10 DONATION | 21+
We hope you enjoy our guide to the Asheville area’s dynamic music scene.
If we somehow help to brighten up your day, please consider a $5 donation to help support our efforts in providing the area’s most complete local music calendar.
Last 4 digits – 3383
We Update Our Website On Wednesday & Thursday For The Week Ahead Plus Provide Daily Updates And Often Post Events We Find Out Right From Our Phone When We Are Out And About!!!
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Friday, November 22 | DOORS 7pm | SHOW 8pm
Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band is a seasoned group of musicians, who have taken their high energy, Funk filled live stage show back and forth across the country since they first hit the scene back in 2002. The band was conceived in Boone, NC and quickly gained a cult following for their wildly entertaining and “over the top” stage antics. In 2006, Booty Band, as fans affectionately nicknamed the group, moved to Asheville, North Carolina, and have since become the poster child for the Asheville Music scene.
Future Joy is a Future-Funk hybrid duo hailing from wherever their mobile RV stage is parked. Blending elements of funk, house, bass, pop, drum and bass, hip-hop, techno, jazz, dubstep and more; Future Joy takes the listener on a joyous adventure with no musical boundaries. Both artists DJ, sing, and play keyboard while Zach shreds tenor, baritone, and bass saxophones in the key of fun.
.Tickets: $20 Advance/ $25 Day of Show click here
A complimentary charcuterie board will be available for snacking, plus live music by Dinah’s Daydream, a gypsy jazz band.
• Where: Antidote Rooftop Bar
• When: Friday, Nov. 22
• Time: 4 PM – 7 PM
• Cover: $10 at the door – 50% goes directly to Casablanca’s rebuilding efforts for our Biltmore Village location.
• Format: Choose a featured cocktail perfectly paired with one of two recommended cigars! Cigars and drinks are pay-as-you-go.
Entry is free for those who can not afford to donate, but all are encouraged to donate to support relief efforts.
PERFORMANCES BY:
CPT. HYPERDRIVE
CUT RUGS B2B ZEPLINN
DELTANINE
GANGBEEF FAMILY B2B TAKEOVER
EARTHCRY
KANG B & FRIENDS
KIRBY BRIGHT
MIMOSA
SOOHAN
Are you ready to kick this thing off?! This Friday November 22nd join us to start the celebration with Santa, Mrs. Clause, DJ with holiday tunes, hot chocolate and enough holiday spirit for everyone on the @laughing.seed.cafe heated patio! We’ll see you there!🎄
We play John Prine, Hank Sr., old blues, classic country, originals, and what we call duelettes.
Free live music by country-americana singer songwriter Kate Leigh Bryant.
w/ Ian Taylor on keys
jazz, indie-folk, pop
We are an energetic duo performing a unique mix of country, folk & rock covers and original music.
$5 Donation @ The Door // 21+
genre-defying fresh perspective on the Jazz tradition
southern roots/country
Winter Lights is a spectacular open-air walk-through light show made from over one million lights! Located at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, North Carolina, this year’s event features favorites like the famously tall 50-foot lighted tree and the Quilt Garden, along with enchanting new details designed to delight and surprise. Live Music Nightly!!! Event Information and Tickets
Pizza and live music!
Come on out to hear some dazzlingly diverse songs, all played at your request! That’s right, you pick ’em and I perform ’em live!
southern rock and blues
We are so excited to welcome Billy Presnell and his amazing guitar skills. Billy plays classics, not so classics and some originals with instrumental finger style and percussive acoustic guitar. We think you will love his music and his sense of humor. With mad-fiddling, time-bending soundscape painter Will Franke.
The Midnight Aces have been purveyors of the blues in Asheville NC for decades.
Alien Music Club’s Rock & Soul Revue is a collaborative musical exploration into the heartbeat of 50’s, 60’s & 70’s Rock and Soul music. From Tom Petty to Aretha Franklin, from Etta James to Steve Miller Band, this show meets everybody in the middle.
Pay What You Can. The suggested price per ticket is $25.
Featuring stories by Brenda Lilly, Karen Ramshaw, Gary Sizer, and a story and a song by Kim Richardson. Plus music by Chris Tullar (of Carpal Tullar) and stand-up comedy from Larry Griffin. Hosted by Tom Chalmers.
$15 in advance / $20 day of
11/22 – duo show with Sparrow Smith
“Lake doesn’t need to hide behind a microphone with her big bold ragtime jazz voice. It is something that singles out the leaders of a revival, their gifts revitalize the source, and that is what you hear all the way through” – Spiral Earth
Red Legged Frog Productions presents The Paper Crowns Performing the Music of Jerry Garcia
$25.00
76th Street is an Indie/Pop power duo centered around our friendship and love for creating.
Join us for an unforgettable night of music and community as the 76th Street Band takes the stage at One World Brewing! This special fundraiser benefit concert will support local artists and musicians impacted by Hurricane Helene, helping them rebuild and continue creating the music and art that inspires us all.
With every ticket purchased, you’re directly contributing to relief efforts for the creative communities affected by the storm. Come early to grab your spot, enjoy craft brews, and be part of an evening of solidarity, great music, and support for the artists who lift our spirits every day.
$20 tickets
Sold Out
Jessica Beebe, soprano
Timothy Parsons, alto
Brian Giebler, tenor
Jonathan Woody, bass
Asheville Symphony Chorus
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ASHEVILLE
The Charlotte Bluegrass All-Stars are a high-energy group of talented musicians who love to bring the joys of bluegrass music to their fans. The band creates a unique sound, blending traditional bluegrass with newgrass & jamgrass styles. Audiences can’t get enough of their powerful rhythms, soulful singing and amazing instrumentals that are sure to get feet tapping!
$10 suggested donation
Asheville’s tried and true blue cover band. No cover.
New Orleans Party Jazz
$10 cover
Kid Billy, Billy Litz, an Ashville Band Hustle Souls musician, takes the Mudpuppies Stage with Blues Guitar and Vocals.
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 and team trivia nights that always bring fun and laughter. mudpuppiesavl.com/
Riyen Roots – keeping the blues alive..One show at a time!!
American blues, soul and rock-n-roll artist from the music-rich mountains of Asheville, North Carolina.
$15.99 adv
Americana
Show start 8pm. $10 cover at door.
groovy soul, rock n roll
Café Canna – 6-11pm
Banks Ave – 9-11:30pm
Double Crown – 9pm-2am
Havana Miami – 9pm-2am
Room 9 Nightclub – 9pm-2am
Static Age Loft – 9pm-2am
Waterstreet – 9pm-2am
Imperial – 9pm-1am
The Barksdale – 10pm-2am
Lazy Diamond – 10pm-2am
Strange Magic Bar – 10pm-2am
Scandals -10pm-2am
Shakeys – 12-2am
Check with the venue on cover charges and tonight’s DJ.
ADV $27.50 DOS $32.50 // 21+
PUNK SHOW ALERT
$10
$24.60 to $107.50 adv
$10
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$5-$10 Donation @ The Door // 21+
“Boomtown”, Chris Bullock’s (Snarky Puppy), improvisational project along with Justin Stanton (Snarky Puppy) and Jaze Uries (Get Right Band).
We hope you enjoy our guide to the Asheville area’s dynamic music scene.
If we somehow help to brighten up your day, please consider a $5 donation to help support our efforts in providing the area’s most complete local music calendar.
Last 4 digits – 3383
We Update Our Website On Wednesday & Thursday For The Week Ahead Plus Provide Daily Updates And Often Post Events We Find Out Right From Our Phone When We Are Out And About!!!
We Suggest You Add Our Calendar Page To Your Home Screen On Your Phone!!! Here’s How
Music to groove to while shopping for local goods!!!
Music to groove to while shopping for local goods…….accordian style!!!
This year, Asheville’s Annual Holiday Parade will take on a fresh twist as it transforms into a vibrant Holiday Jamboree at Pack Square Park. The Holiday Jamboree will bring the community together with crafts, games, and fun activities for all ages. Stroll through the festive Holiday Market, featuring local artists and retailers, and savor delicious food and drink from popular food trucks and beverage vendors. Santa himself will be on-site for free photos, thanks to the NC Arboretum, and families can enjoy lively performances from local bands, school groups, and dance troupes on the Pack Square stage.
Join us on the market this Saturday, Nov 16th, from 11am to 2pm for our first day of our Music at the Market holiday celebration! Bring a chair and your family and friends and enjoy live music from market favorites Logan Hensley and the Cosmic Cowboy and the best empanadas in Asheville from Cecelia’s food truck.
We are excited to announce Mutual Aid Fest 2! Once again, all proceeds go directly to a family affected by Helene. Come gather with community and enjoy music, art, performers, stories, and more! See you there to party for a good cause!
– November 23rd is “UPLIFT Asheville High Noon”
– Tailored for ages 16+
– (1) food truck: Purple People Feeder
– 2-3 vendors –
– DJ Just Nieman
– Adama Dembele (master djembe player)
new and old classics
Saturday, November 23, 2024, 8:00 P.M.
Jessica Beebe, soprano
Timothy Parsons, alto
Brian Giebler, tenor
Jonathan Woody, bass
Asheville Symphony Chorus
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ASHEVILLE
Pay What You Can
classic country and roots
Immerse Yourself in Global Rhythms:
Feel the pulse of Chinobay’s music as it brings the community together, feat. Asheville based Jordan Scheffer and Ugandan all artist Denis Sewanyana.
Proceeds from the concert will go towards World Bridge Foundation’s “RISING ABOVE THE STORM” initiative, launched to bring creative arts programs to children in the community.
Our new center, located at 62 Wall Street, Asheville NC, is a hub for social gatherings, engaging workshops, unique artisan craftsmanship, and diverse cultural immersion. It’s a place where Music, Arts, Craftsmanship and Education Converge.
blues, rock, funk and reggae
Ka-pow is the culmination of years of exploration into, jazz, funk, blues, soul and anything else that makes listeners wanna jump out of their seats and dance! $5-$10 Cover
Soul n’ Roll, Jazz ‘n Jam, Funk ‘n Junk
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/
contemporary and traditional bluegrass with a high energy jam style
soulful, bluesy rock band from Asheville
Get ready for an electrifying night as STAMR (Stronger Together Artist & Music Relief) brings you the legendary Dieselboy & Dara live in concert! Join us for an unforgettable evening of cutting-edge beats, intense energy, and a celebration of community—all while supporting our local artists and musicians through STAMR’s ongoing relief efforts.
$20