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May
28
Sat
“Bring Back The Heartbeat”
May 28 all-day

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.

Dueling Piano Show @ Off the Wagon Dueling Piano Bar
May 28 @ 6:00 pm – May 29 @ 2:00 am
Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar @ The Omni Grove Park Inn
May 28 @ 8:30 pm – May 29 @ 1:00 am
Sarah Tucker @ Claddagh Restaurant & Pub
May 28 @ 9:00 pm – May 29 @ 12:00 am

Sarah is a singer and songwriter with great talent in many genres including rock, pop, country, folk, and old time – the music of her mountain home.

May
29
Sun
The Bluegrass Boys @ Jack Of The Wood
May 29 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

We’re excited to welcome back the Sunday Bluegrass Boy’s – catch them every Sunday from 12-2pm! The perfect SUNDAY FUNDAY afternoon with $8 mimosas and bloody Mary’s AND $20 bottles of bubbly!

 Followed by our Irish session starting at 3:30pm till close!

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/
Adam Rose Duo (Jazz) @ Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar
May 29 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Mr Jimmy Blues & Brews @ S & W Market Downtown
May 29 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sunday Jazz Jam @ Ginger's Revenge Craft Brewery & Tasting Room
May 29 @ 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.
Iggy Radio @ Asheville Yacht Club
May 29 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
A plethora of sounds and styles. Beatboxing mixed with killer guitar and loop mastery. A one man orchestra. Plays all the songs you love.
Jack’s Traditional Irish/Celtic Jam Session @ Jack Of The Wood
May 29 @ 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/

Reggae Sunday w/ Chalwa and Alvitas Way @ The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall
May 29 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Suggested $5 Donation

Asheville’s Most Open Mic w/Mike Andersen @ Sly Grog Lounge
May 29 @ 7:00 pm – May 30 @ 12:00 am
One Love Sundays @ One World Brewing - West
May 29 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Keeping the Reggae Vibes going through the fall! Rotating Reggae Bands each Sunday!
Bands include:
Dub Kartel
Below the Bassline
Tuff Sol
The LUV Boat
The Sun Sippers
$10 cover
The West Asheville taproom hosts a wide variety of special and regular events, from yoga to an electronic music & beer festival, and everything in between. Check out our upcoming schedule: click here
Piano Show @ Off the Wagon Dueling Piano Bar
May 29 @ 7:00 pm – May 30 @ 2:00 am
Elevated Open Mic @ Elevated Kava Lounge
May 29 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

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

Shakedown Sunday @ The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall
May 29 @ 8:30 pm – May 30 @ 12:30 am

Sunday nights with a who’s who of the Asheville jam scene. $5-$10 Suggested donation | 21 +

May
30
Mon
“Bring Back The Heartbeat”
May 30 all-day

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.

Musicians In The Round (open mic) @ Catawba Brewing South Slope
May 30 @ 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 30 @ 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

Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance @ Odessy School Montford
May 30 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Lesson is at 7:00pm, Contra from 7:30pm to 10:00pm featuring our great local callers and bands as well as nationally touring talent, with waltzes following. All ages and beginners welcome! Cost at this time $0-$50 sliding scale, cash or Venmo accepted.
Ashley Heath Mondays @ Town Pump Tavern Black Mountain
May 30 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Weekly residency with special guests.

Dec 16 – Pat Sheridan & Michael Dunham

Brazilian ‘Rodo de Choro’ Music Night @ Archetype Brewing - West
May 30 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Free Live Jazz Mondays @ Little Jumbo
May 30 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Real Live Jazz – No Cover   

Dec 16 – Asheville Jazz Collective

Marshall Bluegrass Jam with Branson Raines @ The Historic Methodist Church
May 30 @ 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.

Mr Jimmy & Friends @ The Joint Next Door Fairview
May 30 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

MR JIMMY is the solo project of Blues guitarist & vocalist Jim “Ang” Anderson, who has fronted The Chicago Kingsnakes for the past 35 years. Blue Monday at the Joint next door started as a solo Blues show with Mr Jimmy and has evolved into a Jam Session of sorts. Jimmy is joined with different musical cohorts every week.

Open Mic Mondays @ Haywood Country Club
May 30 @ 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.

Piano Show @ Off the Wagon Dueling Piano Bar
May 30 @ 7:00 pm – May 31 @ 2:00 am
Open Mic Night @ One World Brewing Downtown
May 30 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

Good news! We are bringing our Monday night Open Mic Night back-hosted by Tony Willingham. Sign-Ups @ 6:30

JLloyd Mashup @ One World Brewing - West
May 30 @ 8:00 pm – 11:15 pm

The JLloyd MashUp explores different genres of music including Acid Jazz, Funk, Soul, Afro Beat, Reggae, Break Beat, and Latin. Led and curated by Jonathan Lloyd (The Fritz/Dubconscious/Cadillac Jones), the band is made up of some of Asheville’s busiest and hardest working musicians on the scene.

$10. Thank you for the support!!
Mashup Mondays every Monday at One World Brewing West with special guests and different music every week!

 

 

 

 

 

 

May
31
Tue
Open Mic with Mike Waters @ Sweeten Creek Brewing
May 31 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Lads avl @ The Joint Next Door Fairview
May 31 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

classic rock and blues

 

Early Tuesday Jam @ The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall
May 31 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Suggested Donation

Grateful Family Band Tuesdays @ One World Brewing - West
May 31 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
We are deadicated to bringing you all things Grateful Dead and related.

Tuesdays are back baby! Grateful Family Band serving up your favorite Dead tunes.

$5 – $10 Suggested Donation
Family Friendly
See you out there!

Live Jazz Tuesdays: Sanders, Boyd, Page & Hall @ Little Jumbo
May 31 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Real Live Jazz – No Cover

Every Tuesday, savor experimental Musica Universalis, focused primarily on the group’s original writing and sonic explorations. These aural wayfarers fear no boundary.

Open Mic Returns @ White Horse Black Mountain
May 31 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Open Mic w/Hamza @ The Social
May 31 @ 7:00 pm – Jun 1 @ 12:00 am
The John Henrys @ 5 Walnut Wine Bar
May 31 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Hot Jazz ~ Standards (Great American Songbook) ~ Swing

The Open Jam with The Lactones @ Sovereign Kava
May 31 @ 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.

Weaverville Open Mic @ Vintage Kava Weaverville
May 31 @ 9:00 pm – 11:30 pm

(musicians, comedians, dancers, poets, storytellers)

Tuesday Night Funk Jam @ Asheville Music Hall
May 31 @ 10:00 pm – Jun 1 @ 1:00 am
$10 Suggested Donation at the Door (Cash or Venmo accepted, think tip jar, goes 100% to musicians!)
Jun
1
Wed
“Bring Back The Heartbeat”
Jun 1 all-day

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.

Jack’s Old-Time Jam @ Jack Of The Wood
Jun 1 @ 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
Jun 1 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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

Jay Brown @ Black Mountain Brewery
Jun 1 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Original one-man-band, american roots, singer songwriter. An American roots musician, Jay has hundreds of original songs in his repertoire.  (outside show, weather dependent)
Twin Leaf Open Mic @ Twin Leaf Brewery
Jun 1 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wednesday Bluegrass Jam @ Mills River Brewing
Jun 1 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Jam is from 6-9pm. Bear Creek String Bandits, the house band, plays the first hour then the floor is open. Come pick with us! Come out to MRB the first Wednesday of every month for our Bluegrass Jam from 6-9pm! Grab an instrument and join in or just sit back and enjoy!

Well-Crafted Wednesdays w/ Matt Smith @ Highland Brewing Company
Jun 1 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

I’m very happy to have a great lineup of friends joining me for Well Crafted Wednesdays.

12/11 – Angel Snow

12/18 – Tyler Ramsey

 

 

“Dan’s Jam” Weekly Open Bluegrass Jam @ Town Pump Tavern Black Mountain
Jun 1 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Open Mic: Host Greg Speas @ Camden's Coffee House Mars Hill
Jun 1 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Come demonstrate your talents at Open Mic.
Piano Show @ Off the Wagon Dueling Piano Bar
Jun 1 @ 7:00 pm – Jun 2 @ 2:00 am
Weird Wednesday Experimental Jam @ Sly Grog Lounge
Jun 1 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Electronic Collaboration

Bam-a-Lam @ 5 Walnut Wine Bar
Jun 1 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

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

Western Wednesday @ The Double Crown
Jun 1 @ 8:00 pm – Jun 2 @ 12:00 am

**DECEMBER 18TH – DYLAN EARL + JOHNO LEEROY**

**DOORS AT 8PM – $10**

 

POETRY OPEN MiC ASHEViLLE @ Sovereign Kava
Jun 1 @ 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.)
Jun
2
Thu
Andy Ferrell @ 12 Bones Brewing
Jun 2 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
He blends old-time roots and folk songwriting with a more polished country sound that verges at times on Paul Simon-esque balladry.
Aaron LaFalce @ 131 Main Restaurant
Jun 2 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Enjoy Live Music with Aaron on the keys and vocals every Thursday!

Jerry’s Dead (Jerry Garcia/GD tribute) @ Asheville Music Hall
Jun 2 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Suggested $5-$10 donation

Open Old Time Jam @ Leveller Brewing Weaverville
Jun 2 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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

True Home Open Mic Night @ Flood Gallery Fine Art Center
Jun 2 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

After being destroyed by Hurricane Helene in Black Mountain, Flood Gallery Fine Art Center is back! Now centrally located at River Ridge Business Center just off I-240 Exit 8.

ALL ARTS OPEN MIC @ STORY PARLOR
Jun 2 @ 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Marshall Depot Acoustic Jam @ Historic Methodist Church Marshall
Jun 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.

 

Piano Show @ Off the Wagon Dueling Piano Bar
Jun 2 @ 7:00 pm – Jun 3 @ 2:00 am
The Thursday Bluegrass Jam hosted by Drew Matulich @ Jack Of The Wood
Jun 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/

Old Farmers Ball Contra Dance @ Warren Wilson College
Jun 2 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
The oldest contra dance in the Asheville area is sponsored by us and is held every Thursday on the Warren Wilson campus
Free lesson 7:30-8, dance 8-11
  • Non-members: $12
  • OFB Members: $10
  • Warren Wilson community: $1

If this is your first time dancing with us, your second dance is free!

Pleasure Chest is Back!!! @ 5 Walnut Wine Bar
Jun 2 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Blues, Rock n Roll & Soul Music, sure to make you move! Funky but chic SINCE 2012

Elevated Jam Night @ Elevated Kava Lounge
Jun 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!

Fee Fi PHaux fISH @ One World Brewing - West
Jun 2 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Phish night with Fee Fi PHaux fISH (formerly The Lumpy Heads).
Featuring: Alex Bazemore, Ben Falcon, Hannah Ramsey, and Ryan Crabtree.
$5 Cover (Suggested $10)

 

Jun
3
Fri
Mr Jimmy @ The Station Black Mountain
Jun 3 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Enjoy authentic Blues music from Mr Jimmy while imbibing in the friendly atmosphere of the The Station.

Dueling Piano Show @ Off the Wagon Dueling Piano Bar
Jun 3 @ 6:00 pm – Jun 4 @ 2:00 am
Meschiya Lake @ 5 Walnut Wine Bar
Jun 3 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

 

“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 

 

 

Commodore Fox Band @ Wild Wing Cafe South
Jun 3 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

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

Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar @ The Omni Grove Park Inn
Jun 3 @ 8:30 pm – Jun 4 @ 1:00 am
The Lactones @ Sovereign Kava
Jun 3 @ 9:00 pm – Jun 4 @ 12:00 am
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.
Jun
4
Sat
“Bring Back The Heartbeat”
Jun 4 all-day

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.

Yala Cultural Tour + Drum Workshop @ LEAF Global Arts
Jun 4 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Visit LEAF Global Arts every Saturday for an in-house cultural exchange with Adama Dembele. Experience the Ivory Coast with our Culture Keeper from the House of Djembe.
Stay for an all-ages Drum Workshop, no experience necessary.
Nobody’s Darling String Band @ Jack Of The Wood
Jun 4 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

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/

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dueling Piano Show @ Off the Wagon Dueling Piano Bar
Jun 4 @ 6:00 pm – Jun 5 @ 2:00 am
Mr Jimmy @ Asheville Club
Jun 4 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Enjoy authentic Blues music from Mr Jimmy.

Riyen Roots @ The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall
Jun 4 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Original American Blues Roots and Soul Musician From The Mountains Of North Carolina!

Country Music With a Little Bluegrass @ The Old Home Place Mills River
Jun 4 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Live music every Saturday night. Large dance floor. Country music with a little bluegrass in the mix. Good clean fun in an alcohol free environment.

 

 

Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar @ The Omni Grove Park Inn
Jun 4 @ 8:30 pm – Jun 5 @ 1:00 am
Sarah Tucker @ Claddagh Restaurant & Pub
Jun 4 @ 9:00 pm – Jun 5 @ 12:00 am

Sarah is a singer and songwriter with great talent in many genres including rock, pop, country, folk, and old time – the music of her mountain home.

Jun
5
Sun
The Bluegrass Boys @ Jack Of The Wood
Jun 5 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

We’re excited to welcome back the Sunday Bluegrass Boy’s – catch them every Sunday from 12-2pm! The perfect SUNDAY FUNDAY afternoon with $8 mimosas and bloody Mary’s AND $20 bottles of bubbly!

 Followed by our Irish session starting at 3:30pm till close!

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/
Adam Rose Duo (Jazz) @ Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar
Jun 5 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Mr Jimmy Blues & Brews @ S & W Market Downtown
Jun 5 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sunday Jazz Jam @ Ginger's Revenge Craft Brewery & Tasting Room
Jun 5 @ 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.
Iggy Radio @ Asheville Yacht Club
Jun 5 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
A plethora of sounds and styles. Beatboxing mixed with killer guitar and loop mastery. A one man orchestra. Plays all the songs you love.
Jack’s Traditional Irish/Celtic Jam Session @ Jack Of The Wood
Jun 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/

Reggae Sunday w/ Chalwa and Alvitas Way @ The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall
Jun 5 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Suggested $5 Donation

Asheville’s Most Open Mic w/Mike Andersen @ Sly Grog Lounge
Jun 5 @ 7:00 pm – Jun 6 @ 12:00 am
One Love Sundays @ One World Brewing - West
Jun 5 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Keeping the Reggae Vibes going through the fall! Rotating Reggae Bands each Sunday!
Bands include:
Dub Kartel
Below the Bassline
Tuff Sol
The LUV Boat
The Sun Sippers
$10 cover
The West Asheville taproom hosts a wide variety of special and regular events, from yoga to an electronic music & beer festival, and everything in between. Check out our upcoming schedule: click here
Piano Show @ Off the Wagon Dueling Piano Bar
Jun 5 @ 7:00 pm – Jun 6 @ 2:00 am
Julie Odell @ 5 Walnut Wine Bar
Jun 5 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
New Orleans singer-songwriter Julie Odell weaves her visions of folk, poetry, and colourful melodies into a warm and brilliant tapestry.
Elevated Open Mic @ Elevated Kava Lounge
Jun 5 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

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

Shakedown Sunday @ The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall
Jun 5 @ 8:30 pm – Jun 6 @ 12:30 am

Sunday nights with a who’s who of the Asheville jam scene. $5-$10 Suggested donation | 21 +

Jun
6
Mon
“Bring Back The Heartbeat”
Jun 6 all-day

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.

Musicians In The Round (open mic) @ Catawba Brewing South Slope
Jun 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.

 

All Original Open Mic hosted by Dan Johnston @ Old Town District Black Mountain
Jun 6 @ 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

Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance @ Odessy School Montford
Jun 6 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Lesson is at 7:00pm, Contra from 7:30pm to 10:00pm featuring our great local callers and bands as well as nationally touring talent, with waltzes following. All ages and beginners welcome! Cost at this time $0-$50 sliding scale, cash or Venmo accepted.
Ashley Heath Mondays @ Town Pump Tavern Black Mountain
Jun 6 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Weekly residency with special guests.

Dec 16 – Pat Sheridan & Michael Dunham