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May
16
Thu
12 String Americana, Rock and Blue Grass
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/
7-8:15 house band set, open jam to follow. $10 suggested donation, local craft beer available for purchase. Listeners, instrumentalists and vocalists alike are welcome.
The Marshall Depot will open its door to the local acoustic musicians to participate in a Jam session every Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. Look forward to some country, bluegrass, old-time, americana, and wouldn’t be surprised to hear some Jazz. Refreshments for sale, 50 50 tickets and we might even walk a cake.
Come join the fun at our next sip & sing.
A rotating series of local musicians play every Thursday in The Workshop Lounge
Americana Songwriter Style Listening Room Experience
$10 cover
Doors 7 PM // Show 8 PM
$10
Balkan, Turkish, and Middle Eastern music with a rock & roll spirit.
$10 cover
American Idol Winner Chayce Beckham will be performing LIVE on the Indoor Stage at Salvage Station on Thursday, May 16th with Graham Barnham opening the show! Doors open at 7PM and the music starts at 8PM. This is an 18 +, General Admission show with FREE ON-SITE PARKING! Root Down will be serving their delicious twist on Southern Soul food PLUS we will have our FULL bar open for you to enjoy! $20 ADV / $25 DOS
Scroll to the bottom for day of event information and policies.
The Heavenly Vipers play a genre-bending mix of jazz, honky tonk, and rock.
$10
$10 cover on weekends,
$5 cover most other days
Blues, Rock n Roll & Soul Music, sure to make you move! Funky but chic SINCE 2012
Early jazz, blues, Western swing, classic country, and original Americana
$10 cover
Soul-Soaked Americana
No Cover
Please verify times and KJ with the venue!
Daddy Mac’s Downhome Dive 8-11
Shiloh and Gaines 8-11
Eda’s Hide-a-Way Weaverville 8-11
Silverados Black Mountain 8-12
Static Age Loft 8-12
The Getaway River Bar 8-12
Shakeys Dive Bar 9pm-2am
Cha Cha, Cumbia, Merengue and Salsa.
Entry includes class. $10 entry for all.
Set the mood. MOOD RING brings a spectrum of sounds to provide classy, quirky, quality vibes. Mandolin-fueled R&B, bossa nova, hip-hop and more. Their sets are also peppered with Brazilian rhythms, giving the audience a highly dynamic, always danceable mix of music. $5 +
May
17
Fri
Dark Star Orchestra will be performing LIVE on the Outdoor Stage at Salvage Station for an incredible two-night run on Friday, May 17th and Saturday, May 18th! Doors open at 5:30PM and the music starts at 7:00PM. $35 ADV / $40 DOS / $60 2-night pass Event Details and Tickets
Dark Star Orchestra is a Grateful Dead cover band formed in Chicago, Illinois. They serve now as a international touring tribute band to the rock group the Grateful Dead. Since 1997, the band has been “celebrating the Grateful Dead concert experience.”
From hosting nationally-touring headliners to up-and-coming acts on indoor and outdoor stages, Salvage Station is consistently voted Asheville’s BEST live music venue. For those looking for an authentic Asheville experience that includes incredible live music, an extensive local & regional tap selection, plus a full bar and award winning food trucks, Salvage Station is a MUST DO! Check out our upcoming schedule! click here
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36th Annual Downtown After 5 Presented by Prestige Subaru. DTA5 is held on North Lexington Avenue. Events are free and open to the public.
May 17 – Yacht Rock Schooner, with Lazr Luvr opening the night.
June 21 – Sierra Green & the Giants headlining and Lyric setting the mood.
July 19 – Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast as headliners, with The Greenliners opening.
August 16 – Tito Puente Jr. will be headlining the event, with the LEAF Kono Band opening.
September 20 – Oliver Hazard and opener Paul McDonald
$10 Suggested donation
—– LINEUP & MUSIC SCHEDULE ——
6:00Pm | DJ Oneiric
7:00Pm | Charli Jasper
8:00Pm | Bruschetta DeLorean
9:00Pm | 75 Singlewide
10:00Pm| Half That Matters
11:00Pm| MycoLyco
VOWL is a new craft cocktail bar and event space concept brought to you by DSSOLVR, focusing on amplified cocktails and Natural Wine/Cider through the lens of innovation.
For the lifting of the veil, we have some WILD releases and happenings at both DSSOLVR and VOWL.
Featuring:
Spring Cocktail Menu Drop!!!
Boilermaker Specials
New Natural Wines and Ciders
Mocktails and N/A offerings galore
“Hustle is Weird” AVL Super Collab
Surreal Liquor Slushies
“Atomic Bomb” Tropical Tiki GF Sour (DSSOLVR & VOWL Collab)
Flash Tattoo Pop-up from JD Burnett
DJ set from abudissary (& guests…?)
And a couple more surprises you’re not gonna want to miss!
Free Dead Friday is Asheville’s longest running Grateful Dead event, hosted by Dirty Dead (made of all local musicians!). Cover: $5 Suggested Donation (goes 100% to musicians)!
Stephen’s strong melodic songwriting style is a blend of creative imagery of darkness and hopeful optimism. There is no denying the passion that shines through with his powerful vocals and lyrics.
old-time, folk/celtic music
Archetype Brewing – 6-9pm
Bottle Riot – 7-10pm
The Radical Hotel – 7-10pm
Elevated Kava Downtown – 8-11pm
Capella on 9 – 8-11pm
Bens Tune Up – 8-11pm
Banks Ave – 9-11:30pm
Double Crown – 9pm-2am
Room 9 – 9pm-2am
Havana Miami – 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
Tiger Mountain – 10pm-2am
Shakeys – 12-2am
Check with the venue on cover charges and tonight’s DJ.
acoustic duo, jazz standards, classic rock, pop
Don’t miss the drum circle, a favorite Asheville tradition for both locals and visitors. Anyone can participate by drumming, dancing or watching. (weather permitting) Limited Capacity!
Every Friday night, live music, dancing, Open 6, music starts 6:30 pm. No cover charge, cakewalks, 50 50 tickets, refreshments for sale. Come on down. “The Depot is a special place. It’s a true community event where local musicians played for local folks. Lots of local folks on the dance floor.”-Don Talley
Womansong, Asheville’s longest-running women’s
community chorus, celebrates its 37th anniversary with the spring concert, “We Come From Women.”
$20 + click here
THE 65 YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY OF THE OLDEST BAR IN ASHEVILLE AND EVERYONE’S FAVORITE DIVE– BURGER BAR!!!
Friday May 17th @7pm 21+
With all the best local punk bands!
GAK!, Busy Weather, Tiny TVs, and Colassal Human Failure
Food Vendors, Special drinks, special merch, and more! Come celebrate this milestone with us!
Doors at 7pm // 21+ // No Cover
Next up in our listening room series. $5 + suggested donation.
GRASS IS BACK 2024!
5/10 – Tru Blu Bluegrass
5/17 – Carolina Express Bluegrass
Each week Mr Jimmy hosts a special guest and a different rhythm section for an improvisational Blues session. Chicago. Detroit. New York. Bright lights. Big city.
Asheville’s tried and true blue cover band. No cover.
Friday open Mic with Drink Specials…..Every Friday!
Come ready to experience The Doors like you’ve never seen them before!
With an intoxicating, genre-blending sound, provocative and uncompromising songs, and the mesmerizing power of singer Jim Morrison’s poetry and presence, The Doors had a transformative impact not only on popular music but on popular culture.
This Asheville-based quintet, fronted by the charismatic and electrifying Reggie Headen, features an all-star, highly sought after group of musicians: Jonathan Pearlman (Musical Director and guitarist), Taylor Pierson (keyboards), Connor Law (bass) and Jay Hoots (drums).
Americana Soul singer-songwriter & guitarist, Whitney Mongé built her 16 year music career starting as a prolific street performer in Seattle, WA, working her way to major stages around the world with her relatable songwriting, powerhouse vocals and rhythmic blues guitar playing.
Take advantage of our Friday Special: $4 Draft Beer, which you won’t find anywhere else in town on the weekend. Come and enjoy our fantastic food while you groove to the tunes.
Sports and sushi. Music and trivia. Friends and rivals. At MUDPUPPIES, we bring so many different things to the table. But it’s the way we do it that makes them all just a little better. Great service, friendly fans, and a welcoming atmosphere turn games into get-togethers and competitors into comrades. mudpuppiesavl.com/
Rachel Waterhouse loopstation based project
No Cover
Live Music every 1st and 3rd Friday with the Big Blue Band, the anti-hero of jam bands!!! Mad Mike & Ek Balam DJ’s til 2am
Join legendary twin musician’s Jack & Jim Mascari along with their world class band for a night of rock n roll!!!
9pm
21+
SOUL BLUES AND R&B SINGER …
I am MzConnie Mo
10pm $10
The Double Crown – Great vibes, great bourbon, and great music!
May
18
Sat
Dark Star Orchestra will be performing LIVE on the Outdoor Stage at Salvage Station for an incredible two-night run on Friday, May 17th and Saturday, May 18th! Doors open at 5:30PM and the music starts at 7:00PM. $35 ADV / $40 DOS / $60 2-night pass Event Details and Tickets
Dark Star Orchestra is a Grateful Dead cover band formed in Chicago, Illinois. They serve now as a international touring tribute band to the rock group the Grateful Dead. Since 1997, the band has been “celebrating the Grateful Dead concert experience.”
From hosting nationally-touring headliners to up-and-coming acts on indoor and outdoor stages, Salvage Station is consistently voted Asheville’s BEST live music venue. For those looking for an authentic Asheville experience that includes incredible live music, an extensive local & regional tap selection, plus a full bar and award winning food trucks, Salvage Station is a MUST DO! Check out our upcoming schedule! click here
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
Adi the Monk is a smooth Blues, Jazz and Funk guitarist, known especially for his solo instrumental act.
Soul & Rock n Roll!!! Good time grooves, get on up with the get down!
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.
Beginners are welcome- all levels. Learn, play, share!!!
Free
Womansong, Asheville’s longest-running women’s
community chorus, celebrates its 37th anniversary with the spring concert, “We Come From Women.”
$20 + click here
$40.00+/$45.00+ DOS
(pro tip: save on fees at The Grey Eagle box office)
Nobody’s Darling String Band is a group of five ladies who are seasoned Old Time musicians, that play kick butt Mountain Music every Saturday from 4 to 6 PM 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/
Mike & Pat of Creative Differences Americana Music appearing at Sweeten Creek Brewing. American roots rock, contemporary & traditional selections, some gospel & country. Featuring vocal harmonies & traditional instruments…plus Melodica, Walkabout Dulcimer, & Synth. Plenty of craft beers, non-alcoholic choices, & Bears BBQ! Parking onsite.
$10 Suggested donation
—– LINEUP & MUSIC SCHEDULE ——
6:00Pm | Eaze Dog
7:00Pm | Sam Abel
8:00Pm | Impending Joy
9:00Pm | Acid Jo
10:00Pm| Rob Breax
11:00Pm| CubeMusik B2B BlackNote
fka …….UNCA Bluegrass Band
The Robert Thomas Band combines multi-layered jazz harmonies with the excitement of progressive rock rhythms to bring you classic jazz/fusion sounds of the 70’s.
Inspired by the music of Pat Metheny Group, Kansas, Yes, Vince Guaraldi.
Ionize tonight, Reggae music, BBQ, & cold beers. Open 12-9. Get out here!!
Live Music at the Smokehouse
Enjoy authentic Blues music from Mr Jimmy.
The event starts at 4:30 p.m. with pony rides and crafts for children. The Outpost Food Truck will be available from 4:45 -8 p.m. Square Dancing begins at 6:30 with toe tapping music of the Riley Family Band. Tickets are $10 per adult and $5 for 12 and under.
