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Jan
1
Wed
Imperial Nights @ Imperial
Jan 1 @ 9:00 pm – Jan 2 @ 12:00 am

Come on out and enjoy some music with our house DJ. Til 1am on Friday & Saturday

Karaoke Wednesday @ The Social
Jan 1 @ 9:00 pm – Jan 2 @ 12:00 am
Wednesday Karaoke @ The Lazy Diamond
Jan 1 @ 10:00 pm – Jan 2 @ 2:00 am
Jan
2
Thu
Open Old Time Jam @ Leveller Brewing Weaverville
Jan 2 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

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

BUTTS & BOOTS :: Line Dancing @ Banks Ave.
Jan 2 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Howdy Pard’ners
Join Jerri & Christopher for country music, line dancing, and beginner 2 step!
* No Partner needed
>> NO COVER<<
Thursday Weekly DJ Schedule
Jan 2 @ 6:00 pm – Jan 3 @ 2:00 am

The Whale West Asheville – 6-9pm

The Radical Hotel – 7:00-10:00pm

Bens Tune Up – 7-11pm

Room 9 – 9pm – 2am

Imperial – 9pm – 1am

Static Age Loft – 9pm-2am

Lazy Diamond – 10pm -2am

Double Crown – 11pm -2am

True Home Open Mic Night @ Flood Gallery Fine Art Center
Jan 2 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Marshall Depot Acoustic Jam @ Historic Methodist Church Marshall
Jan 2 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

The Acoustic Jam will continue on Thursday nights at 7:00 p.m. at the Church. Calvin Parham and Logan Clark will host the Jam.

All Ol Time lovers, listeners, pickers are welcome to join us to play, sing and fellowship. The strongest thing we will have to drink is Coffee! There is no charge, we will keep the music free!don’t let us Down now, come on down.

 

The Thursday Bluegrass Jam hosted by Drew Matulich @ Jack Of The Wood
Jan 2 @ 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm

Our amazing Thursday BlueGrass jam curated by the talented Drew Matulich! Don’t miss your chance to check out some of the best pickers from all over WNC! A real show-stopping performance only at Jack of the Wood! The Bluegrass Jam will start after the host band at 9:30 and go to 11:30pm. Pickers bring your instruments! Enjoy $1 OFF all our bourbons every Thursday

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/

Elevated Jam Night @ Elevated Kava Lounge
Jan 2 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Elevate your jam session experience! Join us for an evening of collaborative music-making where we provide the backline (drums & keyboards) – you bring your instrument and your talent!

Shiloh Karaoke @ Shiloh & Gaines
Jan 2 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

Weekly karaoke every Thursday!!

Shiloh & Gaines – Your neighborhood bar……no matter where you live.

Coffee ~ Spirits ~ Pool ~ Darts ~ Live Music ~ Dog Friendly ~ Karaoke ~ Songwriters Night & More! Find our music schedule and more at shilohandgaines.com

 

Thursday Open Jam @ Elevated Kava Lounge
Jan 2 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Thursday Weekly Karaoke
Jan 2 @ 8:00 pm – Jan 3 @ 2:00 am

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

 

Bachata Thursday @ Urban Orchard Cider Co. - South Slope
Jan 2 @ 8:30 pm – Jan 3 @ 12:00 am
Cha Cha, Cumbia, Merengue and Salsa.
Entry includes class. $10 entry for all.
Imperial Nights @ Imperial
Jan 2 @ 9:00 pm – Jan 3 @ 12:00 am

Come on out and enjoy some music with our house DJ. Til 1am on Friday & Saturday

Karaoke with DJ Kyle @ The Social
Jan 2 @ 9:00 pm – Jan 3 @ 1:00 am
Jan
3
Fri
Karaoke tonight! @ Brewskies Fairview
Jan 3 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
LiftOff DJ DANCE NIGHT @ Urban Orchard Cider Co. - South Slope
Jan 3 @ 8:00 pm – Jan 4 @ 1:00 am

$10 COVER @ DOOR 21+

Open Mic @ Elevated Kava Downtown
Jan 3 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

Tonight is the night for our open mic! Signups start at 7pm performances go live at 8!

TBirds KARAOKE @ T Birds Weaverville
Jan 3 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Lactones @ Sovereign Kava
Jan 3 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Lactones are back with that drip noise for ya! Come experience the experimental exploratory improvised compositions and original songs rooted in solid drippy groove-based psychedelic progressive rock and space soul.
Friday Karaoke @ Brewskies Fairview
Jan 3 @ 9:00 pm – Jan 4 @ 12:00 am
Friday Weekly DJ Schedule
Jan 3 @ 9:00 pm – Jan 4 @ 2:00 am

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.

Terraoke Friday Night Karaoke @ Handlebar & Grill
Jan 3 @ 9:00 pm – Jan 4 @ 1:00 am
Jan
4
Sat
Vinyl Dance Party! @ Urban Orchard Cider Co. - South Slope
Jan 4 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Freerange DJ! – Spinning dance music vinyls and shaking up the taproom dance floor with the best 70’s, 80’s and 90’s mix around!
**Suit up in your 70-90’s gear!
No cover!
Burger Bar Karaoke @ The Burger Bar
Jan 4 @ 8:00 pm – Jan 5 @ 1:00 am

THE BEST “WORST KARAOKE” IN ASHEVILLE!!
Sing ’til you die every Saturday at Asheville’s oldest bar and #1 Dive!!

Saturday Weekly DJ Schedule
Jan 4 @ 8:00 pm – Jan 5 @ 2:00 am

Ben’s Tune Up – 8-11pm

Banks Ave – 9-11:30pm

Havana Miami – 9pm-2am

Room 9 Nightclub – 9pm-2am

Static Age Loft – 9pm-2am

Waterstreet – 9pm-2am

Imperial – 9pm-1am

The Barksdale – 10pm-2am

Double Crown – 10pm-2am

Lazy Diamond – 10pm-2am

Strange Magic Bar – 10pm-2am

Shakeys – 10pm-2am

Scandals -10pm-2am

Check with the venue on cover charges and tonight’s DJ.

DJ Mr Soul Motion @ The Admiral West Asheville
Jan 4 @ 9:00 pm – Jan 5 @ 1:00 am

Drop in early for dinner and join “Mr. Soul Motion’s Supper Club”, where the smooth and sweet stuff gets played! Once the diners clear out, the tables move, the volume goes up, the lights go down, and the dance party is on!

Jan
5
Sun
Open Jam hosted by Wayne Buckner @ T Birds Weaverville
Jan 5 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Come hangout out with us at tbirds today! Come play or sing or just relax and listen to some good music.

Sunday Brunch w/ Yalla Hafla Food Truck @ Catawba Brewing South Slope
Jan 5 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Yalla is a Middle Eastern Street Food focused on bringing people together through atmosphere and delicious flavors! Sunday Brunch Food, Music (with DJ’s) & Unity!
Sunday Funday DJs @ Archetype Brewing - West
Jan 5 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Sunday Jazz Jam @ Ginger's Revenge Craft Brewery & Tasting Room
Jan 5 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Jazz Sunday typically features a guest artist for a short set and then welcomes jazz musicians of all levels to sit in for the remainder of the afternoon.
Jack’s Traditional Irish/Celtic Jam Session @ Jack Of The Wood
Jan 5 @ 3:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Stop in for the pub’s long running Traditional Irish Session each Sunday afternoon beginning around 3:30pm. Many talented local musicians come from WNC to jam away into the night – all on our pub stage! Sunday is a perfect day to enjoy a pint or afternoon Irish coffee! Slaínte!

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/

BUTTS & BOOTS :: Line Dancing @ Banks Ave.
Jan 5 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Howdy Pard’ners
Join Jerri & Christopher for country music, line dancing, and beginner 2 step!
* No Partner needed
>> NO COVER<<
T Birds Karaoke @ T Birds Weaverville
Jan 5 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Come out and sing with us!

DJ Ek Balam @ Anoche
Jan 5 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Asheville’s Most Open Mic w/Mike Andersen @ Sly Grog Lounge
Jan 5 @ 7:00 pm – Jan 6 @ 12:00 am
Industry Night Karaoke with KJ Lyric @ The Draftsman at The Restoration Asheville
Jan 5 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Sunday DJ Sessions @ Cafe Canna
Jan 5 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Elevated Open Mic @ Elevated Kava Lounge
Jan 5 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Happy Sunday Asheville! Open mic tonight from 8- close signups start at 7pm!

:: KARAOKE NIGHT :: with Ganymede @ Banks Ave.
Jan 5 @ 9:00 pm – Jan 6 @ 12:00 am
Imperial Nights @ Imperial
Jan 5 @ 9:00 pm – Jan 6 @ 12:00 am

Come on out and enjoy some music with our house DJ. Til 1am on Friday & Saturday

Sunday Night Karaoke @ The Social
Jan 5 @ 9:00 pm – Jan 6 @ 12:00 am
Sunday Karaoke @ The Double Crown
Jan 5 @ 10:00 pm – Jan 6 @ 2:00 am
Sunday Karaoke Tonight!
From 10pm-2am!
Jan
6
Mon
Musicians In The Round (open mic) @ Catawba Brewing South Slope
Jan 6 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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.

 

The Asheville Old Time-Jam @ Dirty Jacks
Jan 6 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Open Mic with Nick @ Shakeys Dive Bar
Jan 6 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
All Original Open Mic hosted by Dan Johnston @ Old Town District Black Mountain
Jan 6 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Calling all Songwriters: All Original Open Mic at Old Town District.
Mondays 7:00-9:00
Bring your songs, voice and ears and let’s get together and share the craft with each other!
110 Black Mt. Ave.
Black Mountain NC

Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance @ St George's Episcopal - West Asheville
Jan 6 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
pay what you can
Find out who will be playing and calling each week click here
Get Vocal Entertainment Karaoke with Marc Keller @ The Social
Jan 6 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Join us for Monday night karaoke! Show starts at 7, with your host and kj Marc Keller.

Marshall Bluegrass Jam with Branson Raines @ The Historic Methodist Church
Jan 6 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

We are going to keep our Strictly Bluegrass Jam with Host Branson Raines going. Every Monday night at 7:00 p.m. at the historic Methodist Church in the Walnut Community. The address is 15 Barnard Road, Marshall, NC. All Bluegrass lovers, listeners, pickers are welcome to join us to play, sing and fellowship. The strongest thing we will have to drink is Coffee! There is no charge, we will keep the music free!don’t let us Down now, come on down.

The Acoustic Jam will continue on Thursday nights at 7:00 p.m. at the Church as well. Calvin Parham and Logan Clark will host the Jam.

Open Mic Mondays @ Haywood Country Club
Jan 6 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm

Every Monday Night! Sign up at 6:30, music at 7:15! Come on down tonight to get a taste of some great neighborhood music. P.S. No Wagon Wheel! Host Taylor Martin and Friends.

27 Club Karaoke @ 27 Club
Jan 6 @ 9:00 pm – Jan 7 @ 2:00 am
Best Ever Karaoke with KJ Chelsea @ Fleetwood's
Jan 6 @ 9:00 pm – Jan 7 @ 12:00 am
Imperial Nights @ Imperial
Jan 6 @ 9:00 pm – Jan 7 @ 12:00 am

Come on out and enjoy some music with our house DJ. Til 1am on Friday & Saturday

Country Karaoke @ The Double Crown
Jan 6 @ 10:00 pm – Jan 7 @ 2:00 am

Come Sing With Us!!!

Jan
7
Tue
Old-time Jam @ Turgua Brewing Fairview
Jan 7 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Open Mic with Mike & Pat Jones @ Sweeten Creek Brewing
Jan 7 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Mountain Shag Club @ Chophouse Restaurant at the 4 Points Hotel by Sheraton
Jan 7 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Open Mic Night Tuesday @ White Horse Black Mountain
Jan 7 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Early Tuesday Jam @ The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall
Jan 7 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Suggested Donation

Open Mic @ Café Canna
Jan 7 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Tonight we’ll have open mic from 7-9p. Bring a guitar, drum, book, or a friend and come join us!

Open Mic Returns @ White Horse Black Mountain
Jan 7 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Open Mic w/Hamza @ The Social
Jan 7 @ 7:00 pm – Jan 8 @ 12:00 am
The Open Jam with The Lactones @ Sovereign Kava
Jan 7 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

We provide full backline–drum kit, amps, piano, keys, and PA with mics/inputs. The jam is hosted by Chris Cooper and Friends, who play for the first half hour or so, and then the jam opens up.

Tuesday Weekly DJ Schedule
Jan 7 @ 8:00 pm – Jan 8 @ 2:00 am

Imperial – 9pm-12am

Shakeys – 9pm-2am

The One Stop – 10pm-1am

Lazy Diamond – 10pm-2am

Double Crown – 10pm-2am

Please check with the venue on cover charges and tonight’s DJ.

Booty Tuesday @ Shakey's Dive Bar
Jan 7 @ 9:00 pm – Jan 8 @ 2:00 am
Downtown Karaoke @ Sovereign Remedies
Jan 7 @ 9:00 pm – Jan 8 @ 12:00 am
Imperial Nights @ Imperial
Jan 7 @ 9:00 pm – Jan 8 @ 12:00 am

Come on out and enjoy some music with our house DJ. Til 1am on Friday & Saturday

Weaverville Open Mic @ Vintage Kava Weaverville
Jan 7 @ 9:00 pm – 11:30 pm

(musicians, comedians, dancers, poets, storytellers)

Tuesday Night Funk Jam @ Asheville Music Hall
Jan 7 @ 10:00 pm – Jan 8 @ 1:00 am
$10 Suggested Donation at the Door (Cash or Venmo accepted, think tip jar, goes 100% to musicians!)
Uncle Lenny’s Krazy Karaoke @ The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall
Jan 7 @ 10:00 pm – Jan 8 @ 1:00 am
Jan
8
Wed
Community Contra Jam @ Harvest House
Jan 8 @ 2:45 pm – 4:45 pm

Bring your instrument and jam with other local musicians to play acoustic folk and contra-style music. Jam with other musicians or just listen to acoustic contradance music. No registration necessary, just drop in.

Jack’s Old-Time Jam @ Jack Of The Wood
Jan 8 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Hey y’all! Come grab some dinner & a pint and enjoy some of our best local musicians playing at our long-running old-time jam! 5-9pm every Wednesday @jackofthewood 🎻🪕🍔🍺 $1.00 off all Jameson, too! 🥃

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/

Wednesday Bluegrass/Old Time Jam @ Riverside Rhapsody Brewing
Jan 8 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Acoustic Old Time/Bluegrass Jam!! C’mon Out!!

Karaoke w/ Terraoke @ The WagWorld BARn & Event Center
Jan 8 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Open Mic w/ Lyric @ Antidote Asheville
Jan 8 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Open Mic Wednesday @ Blunt Pretzels Swannanoa
Jan 8 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Weekly open mic.

Twin Leaf Open Mic @ Twin Leaf Brewery
Jan 8 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wagbar Open Mic Night @ Wagbar Weaverville,
Jan 8 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Hosted by Billy Litz (weather permitting)
Wednesday Night Open Jam with Hamza @ Silverados
Jan 8 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
“Dan’s Jam” Weekly Open Bluegrass Jam @ Town Pump Tavern Black Mountain
Jan 8 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Camden’s Open Mic Night @ Camden's Coffee House Mars Hill
Jan 8 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

singers, songwriters, standup and spoken word

Open Mic: Host Greg Speas @ Camden's Coffee House Mars Hill
Jan 8 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Come demonstrate your talents at Open Mic.
Porn Star Karaoke @ Fleetwood's
Jan 8 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
You sing, they dance
21+ // $
Swing Asheville Dance and Lesson @ Haywood Park Hotel
Jan 8 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Swing Asheville is BACK!!
Join us for our weekly dance series in our beautiful new home, the Haywood Park Hotel.
Weekly dance is $10 admission and includes:
Free beginner swing dance lesson (7-8 pm)
Social swing dance to DJed music (8-10 pm)
‘Lights Out Asheville’ – a blues/fusion dance hour to top off the night (10-11 pm)
Weird Wednesday Experimental Jam @ Sly Grog Lounge
Jan 8 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Electronic Collaboration

Acoustic Karaoke @ Wild Wing Cafe South
Jan 8 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
FINALLY!
It’s BACK!
Acoustic Karaoke Nights with Joey and Brandon from Blaze the City !
Latin Night Wednesdays @ One World Brewing - West
Jan 8 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
DJ Mtn Vibez  $7  at Door.
POETRY OPEN MiC ASHEViLLE @ Sovereign Kava
Jan 8 @ 8:30 pm – 11:00 pm
It’s time for our weekly Wednesday Open Mic with Caleb Beissert!
Get in line early to get a good spot, the list fills up super fast!!
Sign up at 8 pm, Mic starts at 8:30
All forms of entertainment welcome, (not just poetry.)
Imperial Nights @ Imperial
Jan 8 @ 9:00 pm – Jan 9 @ 12:00 am

Come on out and enjoy some music with our house DJ. Til 1am on Friday & Saturday

Karaoke Wednesday @ The Social
Jan 8 @ 9:00 pm – Jan 9 @ 12:00 am
Sexy Service Industry Night @ Shakeys Dive Bar
Jan 8 @ 10:00 pm – Jan 9 @ 2:00 am

DJ’s | No Cover

Wednesday Karaoke @ The Lazy Diamond
Jan 8 @ 10:00 pm – Jan 9 @ 2:00 am
Jan
9
Thu
Irish Session @ Leveller Brewing Weaverville
Jan 9 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
BUTTS & BOOTS :: Line Dancing @ Banks Ave.
Jan 9 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Howdy Pard’ners
Join Jerri & Christopher for country music, line dancing, and beginner 2 step!
* No Partner needed
>> NO COVER<<
Django Gypsy Jazz Jam @ Sovereign Kava
Jan 9 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Marshall Depot Acoustic Jam @ Historic Methodist Church Marshall
Jan 9 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

The Acoustic Jam will continue on Thursday nights at 7:00 p.m. at the Church. Calvin Parham and Logan Clark will host the Jam.

All Ol Time lovers, listeners, pickers are welcome to join us to play, sing and fellowship. The strongest thing we will have to drink is Coffee! There is no charge, we will keep the music free!don’t let us Down now, come on down.

 

The Thursday Bluegrass Jam hosted by Drew Matulich @ Jack Of The Wood
Jan 9 @ 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm

Our amazing Thursday BlueGrass jam curated by the talented Drew Matulich! Don’t miss your chance to check out some of the best pickers from all over WNC! A real show-stopping performance only at Jack of the Wood! The Bluegrass Jam will start after the host band at 9:30 and go to 11:30pm. Pickers bring your instruments! Enjoy $1 OFF all our bourbons every Thursday

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/

Elevated Jam Night @ Elevated Kava Lounge
Jan 9 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Elevate your jam session experience! Join us for an evening of collaborative music-making where we provide the backline (drums & keyboards) – you bring your instrument and your talent!