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May
5
Thu
Thursday Weekly Karaoke
May 5 @ 8:00 pm – May 6 @ 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
May 5 @ 8:30 pm – May 6 @ 12:00 am
Cha Cha, Cumbia, Merengue and Salsa.
Entry includes class. $10 entry for all.
Imperial Nights @ Imperial
May 5 @ 9:00 pm – May 6 @ 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
May 5 @ 9:00 pm – May 6 @ 1:00 am
May
6
Fri
Friday Weekly DJ Schedule
May 6 @ 8:00 pm – May 7 @ 2:00 am

Ben’s Tune Up – 8-11pm

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.

Karaoke tonight! @ Brewskies Fairview
May 6 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
LiftOff DJ DANCE NIGHT @ Urban Orchard Cider Co. - South Slope
May 6 @ 8:00 pm – May 7 @ 1:00 am

$10 COVER @ DOOR 21+

TBirds KARAOKE @ T Birds Weaverville
May 6 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Lactones @ Sovereign Kava
May 6 @ 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
May 6 @ 9:00 pm – May 7 @ 12:00 am
Terraoke Friday Night Karaoke @ Handlebar & Grill
May 6 @ 9:00 pm – May 7 @ 1:00 am
May
7
Sat
Vinyl Dance Party! @ Urban Orchard Cider Co. - South Slope
May 7 @ 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
May 7 @ 8:00 pm – May 8 @ 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
May 7 @ 8:00 pm – May 8 @ 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
May 7 @ 9:00 pm – May 8 @ 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!

May
8
Sun
Sunday Jazz Jam @ Ginger's Revenge Craft Brewery & Tasting Room
May 8 @ 2:30 pm – 5:30 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
May 8 @ 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/

T Birds Karaoke @ T Birds Weaverville
May 8 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Come out and sing with us!

Asheville’s Most Open Mic w/Mike Andersen @ Sly Grog Lounge
May 8 @ 7:00 pm – May 9 @ 12:00 am
Sunday DJ Sessions @ Cafe Canna
May 8 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Elevated Open Mic @ Elevated Kava Lounge
May 8 @ 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.
May 8 @ 9:00 pm – May 9 @ 12:00 am
Imperial Nights @ Imperial
May 8 @ 9:00 pm – May 9 @ 12:00 am

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

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

 

All Original Open Mic hosted by Dan Johnston @ Old Town District Black Mountain
May 9 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Calling all Songwriters: All Original Open Mic at Old Town District.
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

Guitar League Meetup @ Groce Methodist Church Community Room
May 9 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance @ St George's Episcopal - West Asheville
May 9 @ 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
May 9 @ 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
May 9 @ 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
May 9 @ 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
May 9 @ 9:00 pm – May 10 @ 2:00 am
Best Ever Karaoke with KJ Chelsea @ Fleetwood's
May 9 @ 9:00 pm – May 10 @ 12:00 am
Imperial Nights @ Imperial
May 9 @ 9:00 pm – May 10 @ 12:00 am

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

Country Karaoke @ The Double Crown
May 9 @ 10:00 pm – May 10 @ 2:00 am

Come Sing With Us!!!

May
10
Tue
Open Mic with Mike Waters @ Sweeten Creek Brewing
May 10 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Mountain Shag Club @ Chophouse Restaurant at the 4 Points Hotel by Sheraton
May 10 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

We are dedicated to the preservation of Shag Dance and the Music that supports this.

Early Tuesday Jam @ The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall
May 10 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Suggested Donation

Open Mic Returns @ White Horse Black Mountain
May 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Open Mic w/Hamza @ The Social
May 10 @ 7:00 pm – May 11 @ 12:00 am
Open Mic with Jenny Bradley @ RAD Brewing Company
May 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
The Open Jam with The Lactones @ Sovereign Kava
May 10 @ 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.

Booty Tuesday @ Shakey's Dive Bar
May 10 @ 9:00 pm – May 11 @ 2:00 am
Imperial Nights @ Imperial
May 10 @ 9:00 pm – May 11 @ 12:00 am

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

Tuesday Weekly DJ Schedule
May 10 @ 9:00 pm – May 11 @ 2:00 am

Imperial – 9pm-12am

Shakeys – 9pm-2am

Lazy Diamond – 10pm-2am

Double Crown – 10pm-2am

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

Weaverville Open Mic @ Vintage Kava Weaverville
May 10 @ 9:00 pm – 11:30 pm

(musicians, comedians, dancers, poets, storytellers)

Tuesday Night Funk Jam @ Asheville Music Hall
May 10 @ 10:00 pm – May 11 @ 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
May 10 @ 10:00 pm – May 11 @ 1:00 am
May
11
Wed
Jack’s Old-Time Jam @ Jack Of The Wood
May 11 @ 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
May 11 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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

Karaoke w/ Terraoke @ The WagWorld BARn & Event Center
May 11 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Twin Leaf Open Mic @ Twin Leaf Brewery
May 11 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wagbar Open Mic Night @ Wagbar Weaverville,
May 11 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Hosted by Billy Litz (weather permitting)
“Dan’s Jam” Weekly Open Bluegrass Jam @ Town Pump Tavern Black Mountain
May 11 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Open Mic: Host Greg Speas @ Camden's Coffee House Mars Hill
May 11 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Come demonstrate your talents at Open Mic.
Porn Star Karaoke @ Fleetwood's
May 11 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
You sing, they dance
21+ // $
Swing Asheville Dance and Lesson @ Haywood Park Hotel
May 11 @ 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
May 11 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Electronic Collaboration

Latin Night Wednesdays @ One World Brewing - West
May 11 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
DJ Mtn Vibez  $7  at Door.
POETRY OPEN MiC ASHEViLLE @ Sovereign Kava
May 11 @ 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
May 11 @ 9:00 pm – May 12 @ 12:00 am

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

Karaoke Wednesday @ The Social
May 11 @ 9:00 pm – May 12 @ 12:00 am
Sexy Service Industry Night @ Shakeys Dive Bar
May 11 @ 10:00 pm – May 12 @ 2:00 am

DJ’s | No Cover

Wednesday Karaoke @ The Lazy Diamond
May 11 @ 10:00 pm – May 12 @ 2:00 am
May
12
Thu
Irish Session @ Leveller Brewing Weaverville
May 12 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
BUTTS & BOOTS :: Line Dancing @ Banks Ave.
May 12 @ 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
May 12 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Marshall Depot Acoustic Jam @ Historic Methodist Church Marshall
May 12 @ 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
May 12 @ 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
May 12 @ 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!

Thursday Weekly Karaoke
May 12 @ 8:00 pm – May 13 @ 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
May 12 @ 8:30 pm – May 13 @ 12:00 am
Cha Cha, Cumbia, Merengue and Salsa.
Entry includes class. $10 entry for all.
Imperial Nights @ Imperial
May 12 @ 9:00 pm – May 13 @ 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
May 12 @ 9:00 pm – May 13 @ 1:00 am
May
13
Fri
Friday Weekly DJ Schedule
May 13 @ 8:00 pm – May 14 @ 2:00 am

Ben’s Tune Up – 8-11pm

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.

Karaoke tonight! @ Brewskies Fairview
May 13 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
TBirds KARAOKE @ T Birds Weaverville
May 13 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Friday Karaoke @ Brewskies Fairview
May 13 @ 9:00 pm – May 14 @ 12:00 am
Terraoke Friday Night Karaoke @ Handlebar & Grill
May 13 @ 9:00 pm – May 14 @ 1:00 am
May
14
Sat
Burger Bar Karaoke @ The Burger Bar
May 14 @ 8:00 pm – May 15 @ 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
May 14 @ 8:00 pm – May 15 @ 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
May 14 @ 9:00 pm – May 15 @ 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!

May
15
Sun
Sunday Jazz Jam @ Ginger's Revenge Craft Brewery & Tasting Room
May 15 @ 2:30 pm – 5:30 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
May 15 @ 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.
May 15 @ 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<<
BUTTS & BOOTS :: Line Dancing @ Banks Ave.
May 15 @ 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
May 15 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Come out and sing with us!

Asheville’s Most Open Mic w/Mike Andersen @ Sly Grog Lounge
May 15 @ 7:00 pm – May 16 @ 12:00 am
Sunday DJ Sessions @ Cafe Canna
May 15 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Elevated Open Mic @ Elevated Kava Lounge
May 15 @ 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.
May 15 @ 9:00 pm – May 16 @ 12:00 am
Imperial Nights @ Imperial
May 15 @ 9:00 pm – May 16 @ 12:00 am

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

Sunday Night Karaoke @ The Social
May 15 @ 9:00 pm – May 16 @ 12:00 am
Sunday Karaoke @ The Double Crown
May 15 @ 10:00 pm – May 16 @ 2:00 am
Sunday Karaoke Tonight!
From 10pm-2am!
May
16
Mon
Musicians In The Round (open mic) @ Catawba Brewing South Slope
May 16 @ 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.

 

All Original Open Mic hosted by Dan Johnston @ Old Town District Black Mountain
May 16 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Calling all Songwriters: All Original Open Mic at Old Town District.
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

Mountain Music Jam @ JCC David Zimerman Room
May 16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Calling all fiddles, mandolins, banjos, guitars, stand-up basses, other acoustic instruments, and heartfelt vocals! Come celebrate old-time and bluegrass heritage with other musicians. Mountain Music Jam is played at the intermediate level. Come on out and play, or just come to listen. Instrument set-up starts at 6:15.
Contact Ed Fidelman at
828-280-2541 for more information.
Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance @ St George's Episcopal - West Asheville
May 16 @ 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
May 16 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

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