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Apr
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Tue
Smile More: DJ Night @ 27 Club Asheville
Apr 30 @ 9:00 pm – May 1 @ 12:00 am
Weaverville Open Mic @ Vintage Kava Weaverville
Apr 30 @ 9:00 pm – May 1 @ 12:00 am

(musicians, comedians, dancers, poets, storytellers)

HIP HOP Open Mic @ The Odd
Apr 30 @ 10:00 pm – May 1 @ 1:00 am
⭐️ This is an opportunity for upcoming rappers that want a chance to play larger events and collaborate with like minded artists!
Tuesday Night Funk Jam @ The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall
Apr 30 @ 10:00 pm – May 1 @ 1:00 am
Cover: $5-$10 Suggested Donation at the Door (Cash or Venmo accepted, think tip jar, goes 100% to musicians!)
May
1
Wed
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Music Venues, Bands & Promoters
May 1 all-day

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That’s Our Audience 😜

Ask Us About Our “LOOK HERE” Listings!

 

Community Contra Jam @ Harvest House
May 1 @ 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
May 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/

Music Wednesdays with Adrianne Blanks & The Oracles @ Milton's at The Monte Vista Hotel Black Mountain
May 1 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wednesday Bluegrass/Old Time Jam @ Riverside Rhapsody Brewing
May 1 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Old Time/Bluegrass Jam. Weekly starting at 5!!! C’mon Out!!

Asheville Ukulele Society Library Jam @ East Asheville Public Library
May 1 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Community Open Mic Night @ Fae Nectar Chimney Rock
May 1 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

hosted by local musician Billy Druthers! Bring your songs, your stories, your jokes or your unique talent to the Fae Nectar meadery, no signup required!

Copperhead @ The Outpost at Asheville Adventure Company
May 1 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Garage -Americana-Jam

Free Show

Jay Brown @ Black Mountain Brewery
May 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
May 1 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wednesday Bluegrass Jam @ Mills River Brewing
May 1 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Jam is from 6-9pm, the house band plays the first hour then the floor is open. Come pick with us!

Wednesday Salon ~ Loop Jam / Ableton Show & Tell @ Blunt Pretzels Swannanoa
May 1 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Wednesday Salon* features our Ableton Loop Jam. Bring your files! Bring your Push. We got you plugged in

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

5/1- Matt is joined by Graham Sharp and Seth Kauffman

Jam > Grass > Jam: The Saylor Brothers w/sg Branson Raines on fiddle @ French Broad River Brewing
May 1 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
The Saylor Brothers are a jamgrass fusion group from Asheville, fronted by brothers Will & Ben Saylor, of Brushfire Stankgrass. This project is a foray further into the realm of bluegrass jam, with more emphasis on improvisation piled on top of a structure of traditional bluegrass and innovative original songwriting. As a trio with Greg Stiglets on bass, the band packs a large sound coming from three acoustic instruments, and often adds a fourth player for further improvisational and bluegrass firepower.
Jam > Grass > Jam is not an open bluegrass jam but is a residency featuring a rotating casts of special guests from Asheville’s bluegrass/jamband scene.
French Broad River Brewery is conveniently located at the edge of Biltmore Village. Come drop by for a Beer, Pizza, Sports on our big screen TVS, Live music and more in our tasting room. All ages & Friendly pets are welcome! French Broad River Pizza is our restaurant attached to our taproom. frenchbroadbrewery.com
“Dan’s Jam” Weekly Open Bluegrass Jam @ The Railyard Black Mountain
May 1 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Camden’s Open Mic Night @ Camden's Coffee House Mars Hill
May 1 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

singers, songwriters, standup and spoken word

Company Swing @ The Joint Next Door Fairview
May 1 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Company Swing, an all-female swing, jazz, and blues band.

Open Folk AVL @ Haiku Avl
May 1 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

FREE musical showcase with hand picked musicians/attentive audience.

The B’s Trio @ The Great Hall at Omni Grove Park Inn
May 1 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Wagbar Open Mic Night @ Wagbar Weaverville,
May 1 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hosted by Billy Litz (weather permitting)
The Asheville Jazz Collective 5-tet @ The Workshop Lounge at The Foundry Hotel
May 1 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Every Wednesday!

Acoustic Karaoke @ Wild Wing Cafe South
May 1 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
FINALLY!
It’s BACK!
Acoustic Karaoke Nights with Joey and Brandon from Blaze the City !
All Request Piano Show @ Off the Wagon Dueling Piano Bar
May 1 @ 8:00 pm – May 2 @ 12:00 am
Ashley Heath Wednesdays @ Town Pump Tavern Black Mountain
May 1 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

With a voice often described as “velvet soul,” Asheville, NC Singer/Songwriter Ashley Heath has been winning over the hearts of Americana music lovers since she gave up her barista apron in the spring of 2015. Every Wednesday, she’ll be playing at with a special guest! Gonna be a great lineup this month!!

April 24 – Mark Elliott Schimick
The Town Pump has been serving cold beer, cocktails and bringing music to the amazing people of Black Mountain NC since 1983. We will continue until the cows come home. Cash Only (since 1983)
Bam-a-Lam @ 5 Walnut Wine Bar
May 1 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

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

Chris Smither @ The Grey Eagle
May 1 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

ADVANCED: $25.00 +

Latin Night Wednesdays @ One World Brewing - West
May 1 @ 8:00 pm – 11:45 pm
DJ Mtn Vibez  $5 Cover at Door.
METRIC w/ Venus & The Flytraps @ The Orange Peel
May 1 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

$39.50 – $45

Sadurn w/ Greg Freeman and Sinai Vessel @ Eulogy
May 1 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Sounding Arrow & Dub Cartel @ Eda's Hide-a-Way Weaverville
May 1 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Show starts at 8pm. $10 cover at door.

Sounding Arrow is the new Indie Folk project by recording artist Scott Kinnebrew.

DUB KARTEL: East coats reggae collective delivering classic dub rhythms.

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

**MAY 1ST – HEARTS GONE SOUTH – TRISH’S B-DAY!**
**8PM – $10**

 

Billy Allen + The Pollies @ Asheville Music Hall
May 1 @ 9:00 pm – May 2 @ 12:00 am

ADV $10/ DOS $12 // 21+

Free Terraoke Karaoke Takeover @ The Odd
May 1 @ 9:00 pm – May 2 @ 12:00 am
Imperial Nights @ Imperial
May 1 @ 9:00 pm – May 2 @ 12:00 am

Come on out and enjoy some music with our house DJ

Karaoke @ 32 degrees ICE BAR
May 1 @ 9:00 pm – May 2 @ 12:00 am
Danimal @ The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall
May 1 @ 10:00 pm – May 2 @ 1:00 am
Let Them Know You Saw It On LiveMusicAsheville.com
May 1 @ 10:00 pm
Sexy Service Industry Night @ Shakeys Dive Bar
May 1 @ 10:00 pm – May 2 @ 2:00 am

DJ’s Mad Mike & Lake Solace | No Cover

May
2
Thu
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May 2 all-day

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The Paul Thorn Band @ Sierra Nevada Mills River
May 2 all-day

6 PM DOORS | 7PM SHOW | $30+ adv. Event Information and Tickets

Paul Thorn has created an innovative and impressive career, pleasing crowds with his muscular brand of roots music – bluesy, rocking and thoroughly Southern American, yet also speaking universal truths. Among those who value originality, inspiration, eccentricity and character – as well as talent that hovers somewhere on the outskirts of genius, the story of Paul Thorn is already familiar. Born in Tupelo, Mississippi, raised among the same spirits (and some of the actual people) who nurtured the young Elvis generations before.

The view from our tree-lined brewery is something special no matter the season. Cool down in the Taproom with a farm-fresh salad and small plates, or soak in the sun on our Back Porch with a beer and a snack. Check out our upcoming events and more! click here

New Beer Thursday w/ Stephen Evans @ Wicked Weed Brewpub
May 2 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Stephen’s strong melodic songwriting style is a blend of creative imagery of darkness and hopeful optimism.

Drayton & The Dreamboats @ 12 Bones Brewing
May 2 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

moonlit dream swing

PATIO: Stella Prince w/ Old Sap & Jackson Grimm @ The Grey Eagle
May 2 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

ADVANCED: $10.00 +

Aaron LaFalce @ 131 Main Restaurant
May 2 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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

Billy Presnell Thursdays @ Black Mountain Pizza & Ale House
May 2 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Ready to jam out and indulge in some mouth-watering pizza? Bluegrass-jazz fusion!!!

BUTTS & BOOTS :: Line Dancing @ Banks Ave.
May 2 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Howdy Pard’ners
Join Jerri & Christopher every Thursday @6pm for country music, line dancing, and beginner 2 step!
* No Partner needed
>> NO COVER<<
CyberTone Studio presents Open Mic Thursday @ Blunt Pretzels Swannanoa
May 2 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Weekly open mic hosted by Hosted by Johnny Tuesday and CyberTone Studio.

Dinah’s Daydream @ Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar
May 2 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Live gypsy jazz with one of our favorite duos.

 

Grove Arcade Open Mic @ The Wedge at Grove Arcade
May 2 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

acoustic, poetry, magic, spoken word, improv…..sign ups at 5

Jazz & Wine Night with Mattick Frick @ Whistle Hop Brewing Co
May 2 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Thursdays are Jazz and Wine night! Come enjoy an evening of 1$ off wine specials, live Jazz from 6-8pm, and delicious food by Food Stop Food Truck!

Jerry’s Dead @ French Broad River Brewery
May 2 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Come celebrate Jerry Garcia with Tim Marsh, Dan Pederson, Jay Hoots, Gus Vigo & others EVERY THURSDAY, 6pm-9pm at the French Broad River Brewery Taproom! Covering the gamut of the Jerry Garcia songbook, from well-known Grateful Dead hits to JGB deep cuts, this quartet delivers with fervor and improvisational spirit intact.

French Broad River Brewery is conveniently located at the edge of Biltmore Village. Come drop by for a Beer, Pizza, Sports on our big screen TVS, Live music and more in our tasting room. All ages & Friendly pets are welcome! French Broad River Pizza is our restaurant attached to our taproom. frenchbroadbrewery.com

Live Music Thursdays with The Paper Crowns @ Isa's Bistro
May 2 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

The Paper Crowns are the multi-instrument, genre crossing power duo of Spiro and Nicole Nicolopoulos. Their musical chemistry is a gumbo of Appalachian folk and bluegrass, Dixieland melodies, delta blues, acid rock, murder ballads, outlaw country and Southern Gospel that they cook up into a sound all their own.

Thursday Weekly DJ Schedule
May 2 @ 6:00 pm – May 3 @ 2:00 am

The Radical Hotel – 7:00-10:00pm

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
May 2 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
ALL ARTS OPEN MIC @ STORY PARLOR
May 2 @ 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Mr Jimmy @ The Station Black Mountain
May 2 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

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

The Greenliners @ Pisgah Brewing Black Mountain
May 2 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

The Greenliners are an Asheville-based progressive bluegrass ensemble featuring Richard Barrett (guitar & vocals), Jackson Dulaney (dobro), Christian Ferri (upright bass), Jay Franck (mandolin & vocals), and Ben Saylor (banjo & vocals); all veterans of the Western North Carolina acoustic music scene. Their music is a melting pot of southern acoustic, jam-grass, and americana with a focus on songwriting. Anchored by Barrett & Franck’s unique vocal blend, The Greenliners carve out a fresh take on the Appalachian acoustic traditions.

Outdoor taproom opens at 4PM with music from 6:30-9PM

Pisgah Brewing Company operates an open air outdoor bar in the summer and fall months with live music on Thursdays and Sundays on WNC’s premier outdoor music venue, the Pisgah Brewing Outdoor Stage. Check out our 2024 schedule: here!

 

 

 

 

Brett Winning aka Color Machine @ Pillar Rooftop Bar at The Hilton Garden Inn
May 2 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Ionize @ Blue Mountain Pizza Weaverville
May 2 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Rock-N-Reggae with Billy Owens & Friends

Piano, Pizza & Pints with Eric Ciborski @ Barley’s Taproom & Pizzeria
May 2 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
PORTUGAL. THE MAN @ Rabbit Rabbit
May 2 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

39.50 – $45

Soul Blue Rocks @ The Joint Next Door Fairview
May 2 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Classic Soul and Blues favorites

 

Swing Asheville Dance and Lesson @ Fleetwoods
May 2 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Lesson: 7-8
Dance w/DJ Hi-Fly: 8-11
$5 for the lesson $10 for the dance
The B’s Trio @ The Great Hall at Omni Grove Park Inn
May 2 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Foundry Collective @ The Foundry Hotel
May 2 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

A rotating series of local musicians play every Thursday in The Workshop Lounge inside The Foundry Hotel in Downtown Asheville from 7-9PM. Enjoy complimentary valet parking!

 

The Thursday Bluegrass Jam hosted by Drew Matulich @ Jack Of The Wood
May 2 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Don’t miss your chance to check out some of the best pickers from all over WNC at our amazing Bluegrass Jam curated by the talented Drew Matulich — every Thursday starting at 7:00 pm! A real show-stopping performance only at Jack of the Wood!

PLEASE NOTEThere will be no open Jam on May 2nd, as Jack of the Wood will welcome Ireland’s Pat Byrne for a special solo show following Drew Matulich’s bluegrass ensemble.

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/

Thursday Jazz Jam @ LEAF Global Arts
May 2 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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.
THURSDAY NIGHT ACOUSTIC JAM @ The Marshall Depot
May 2 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

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.

Asheville Beer Choir @ Brouwerïj Cursus Kĕmē
May 2 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Come join the fun at our next sip & sing.

DAR WILLIAMS with Heather Maloney @ Wortham Center for the Performing Arts
May 2 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Flashback Fringe @ The Outpost at Asheville Adventure Company
May 2 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

ADVANCED: $12.00
DAY OF: $15.00

Get The Led Out: A Celebration of “The Mighty Zep” @ Salvage Station
May 2 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Get The Led Out is coming to the Outdoor Stage at Salvage Station on Thursday, May 2nd, 2024! Doors open at 6PM and the music starts at 7:30PM. This is a General Admission, all-ages show! This is a LARGE EVENT, so please read our FAQs to learn more about parking options and our shuttle service.  $30 ADV / $35 DOS Event Details and Tickets

Dubbed by the media as “The American Led Zeppelin,” Get The Led Out offers a strong focus
on the early years. They also touch on the deeper cuts that were seldom, if ever heard in concert.
GTLO also include a special “acoustic set” with Zep favorites such as “Tangerine” and “Hey
Hey What Can I Do.”

The MGB’s @ Asheville Guitar Bar
May 2 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Americana Songwriter Style Listening Room Experience
$10 cover
Annie in the Water @ One World Brewing - West
May 2 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Americana Indie Rock

$10.00 +

Cigarettes@Sunset w/ Yesterday’s Clothes and Paprika! @ Eulogy
May 2 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Heavenly Vipers @ The Double Crown
May 2 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

The Heavenly Vipers play a genre-bending mix of jazz, honky tonk, and rock.

$10

John Paul White w/ Caleb Caudle @ The Grey Eagle
May 2 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

ADVANCED: $22.00 +

Off the Wagon Dueling Piano Bar @ Off the Wagon Dueling Piano Bar
May 2 @ 8:00 pm – May 3 @ 12:00 am

$10 cover on weekends,
$5 cover most other days

Pleasure Chest is Back!!! @ 5 Walnut Wine Bar
May 2 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

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

POND @ The Orange Peel
May 2 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Shiloh Karaoke @ Shiloh & Gaines
May 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

The Deltaz @ Crow and Quill
May 2 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Americana Blues Brother Duo 8p-11p $10 Cover

The Knotty G’s Duo @ One World Brewing Downtown
May 2 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Soul-Soaked Americana

No Cover

Thursday Open Jam @ Elevated Kava Lounge
May 2 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Thursday Weekly Karaoke
May 2 @ 8:00 pm – May 3 @ 1:00 am

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

 

Bachata Thursday @ Urban Orchard Cider Co. - South Slope
May 2 @ 8:30 pm – May 3 @ 12:00 am
Cha Cha, Cumbia, Merengue and Salsa.
Entry includes class. $10 entry for all.
Vine Street Studios All Genre Open Mic @ Café Canna
May 2 @ 8:30 pm – May 3 @ 12:30 am
Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar @ The Omni Grove Park Inn
May 2 @ 9:00 pm – May 3 @ 1:00 am
Joslyn & The Sweet Compression @ Asheville Music Hall
May 2 @ 9:00 pm – May 3 @ 12:00 am

ADV $15/ DOS $17 // 21+

More News at 11 @ The Burger Bar
May 2 @ 9:00 pm – May 3 @ 12:00 am

DJ Coldblud brings you Hip hop, Electro, Funky and Punky, Metal

No Cover //21+