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An Evening with Empire Strikes Brass @ Salvage Station
An Evening with Empire Strikes Brass @ Salvage Station
Jul 5 all-day
An Evening with Empire Strikes Brass @ Salvage Station
Friday, July 5 | Indoor Stage | Doors  @ 7 PM | Show @ 8 PM  | FREE ON-SITE PARKING Asheville based BrassFunkRock band Empire Strikes Brass has a lot to say with a big[...]
COMING JULY 12-14 | Black Mountain Blues
COMING JULY 12-14 | Black Mountain Blues
Jul 5 all-day
COMING JULY 12-14 | Black Mountain Blues
Join us for a Mountain of Blues in the Little Town that Rocks. A three day music Festival in downtown Black Mountain. This inaugural event features 46 acts, a specially curated line up with hundreds[...]
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12:00 am Cookout w/ Spill Mill, Colossal Human Failure, Porcelain Parrot @ The Odd
Cookout w/ Spill Mill, Colossal Human Failure, Porcelain Parrot @ The Odd
Jul 5 @ 12:00 am – 1:00 am
Come join us for some grilled up goodness and live music. Cookout starts at 5 and music around 7. $10
12:00 am DJ Williams Band + JBOT @ Asheville Music Hall
DJ Williams Band + JBOT @ Asheville Music Hall
Jul 5 @ 12:00 am – 1:00 am
Join us for an evening of entertainment from Josh Blake and DJ Williams DOORS: 8 PM | SHOW: 9 PM // TICKETS: ADV $14/ DOS $16 // 21+
12:00 am 4th of July with THE ORB @ The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall
4th of July with THE ORB @ The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall
Jul 5 @ 12:00 am – 1:30 am
$5-10 suggested at Door
2:00 pm Africa Unplugged @ Sierra Nevada Mills River
Africa Unplugged @ Sierra Nevada Mills River
Jul 5 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Africa Unplugged is led by renowned djembe master, songwriter, and educator, Atiba Rorie. The band combines traditional, west-African percussion instruments with guitar and bass to play traditional rhythms while drawing from global influences. The result[...]
2:00 pm Soul of the South Festival 2024 @ Silverados Music Park Black Mountain
Soul of the South Festival 2024 @ Silverados Music Park Black Mountain
Jul 5 @ 2:00 pm – Jul 6 @ 12:00 am
Country Rap Festival Ever Featuring Headliners: July 4th – Outlaw Nation, July 5th – Upchurch, and July 6th – Adam Calhoun and Demun Jones. PLUS multiple Special Guests Daily including Jesse Howard, NuBreed, Hitman, Ya[...]
3:00 pm AVLFest (Outside Stage) @ French Broad River Brewery
AVLFest (Outside Stage) @ French Broad River Brewery
Jul 5 @ 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm
AVLFest (Outside Stage) @ French Broad River Brewery | Asheville | North Carolina | United States
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[...]
5:00 pm First Friday Mixer with Live Music w/ Boat Command @ Foundation Studios RAD
First Friday Mixer with Live Music w/ Boat Command @ Foundation Studios RAD
Jul 5 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Boat Command is a four-piece sonic unit described by some as Post Lo-fi Yacht Hop.
5:00 pm Independence Day Celebration @ Blannahassett Island Marshall
Independence Day Celebration @ Blannahassett Island Marshall
Jul 5 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Independence Day Celebration @ Blannahassett Island Marshall
Join Town of Marshall, NC as they host their amazing Independence Day celebrations on July 5th from 5-9pm at Blannahassett Island! Food trucks, fireworks, classic cars, and the only 60’ American flag in WNC!! Live[...]
5:00 pm Karaoke w/ KJ BeanSpice @ Wicked Weed West
Karaoke w/ KJ BeanSpice @ Wicked Weed West
Jul 5 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 
5:00 pm Parker’s Back @ Mars Hill First Fridays
Parker’s Back @ Mars Hill First Fridays
Jul 5 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Hot Vintage Vocal String Band. Jazz, Swing, Americana.
5:00 pm Tina Collins @ Mars Landing Galleries Mars Hill
Tina Collins @ Mars Landing Galleries Mars Hill
Jul 5 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Internationally known for her powerful, smooth vocals and simple, exposed instrumentation, Tina has a fresh, palatable sound that is bewitching…. It’ll be Mars Hill First Fridays night so stop in
5:30 pm ArborEvenings @ The North Carolina Arboretum
ArborEvenings @ The North Carolina Arboretum
Jul 5 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Sip and stroll through the Arboretum’s gardens in the glow of the golden hour, all while listening to live music from a variety of local and regional artists! ArborEvenings runs Thursdays and most Fridays through[...]
5:30 pm Dragon Slayers @ New Belgium Brewing
Dragon Slayers @ New Belgium Brewing
Jul 5 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Flamenco Latin funk fusion originals and covers w/ Whitney Moore, Juan Benavides, JP Furnas On bass, Ben Colvin on sax & Micah Thomas on drums.
5:30 pm First Fridays with Mike Martinez @ LEAF Global Arts
First Fridays with Mike Martinez @ LEAF Global Arts
Jul 5 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
It’s open to the public and FREE!!
5:30 pm Free Dead Friday with Brightsome Color @ The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall
Free Dead Friday with Brightsome Color @ The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall
Jul 5 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Free Dead Friday is Asheville’s longest running Grateful Dead event, hosted by Brightsome Color  (made of all local musicians!). Cover: $5 Suggested Donation (goes 100% to musicians)!
5:30 pm Jeremy Rilko & Friends @ 12 Bones Brewing
Jeremy Rilko & Friends @ 12 Bones Brewing
Jul 5 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Bluegrass banjo player Jeremy Rilko leads an ensemble of other local favorites for a night of classic bluegrass sounds in the 12 Bones taproom.
6:00 pm 81 Drifters Live @ Bold Rock Hard Cider (Mills River, NC)
81 Drifters Live @ Bold Rock Hard Cider (Mills River, NC)
Jul 5 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Early jazz / swing / blues / bluegrass / old-time / Americana band out of Asheville,NC  
6:00 pm Calypso First Friday @ The Kootie Lounge at Haikuavl
Calypso First Friday @ The Kootie Lounge at Haikuavl
Jul 5 @ 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
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6:00 pm Damon Fowler @ Fairview Tavern
Damon Fowler @ Fairview Tavern
Jul 5 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Damon Fowler is an American electric blues and blues rock singer, guitarist, and songwriter. Allmusic noted that “his sound is blues based, but there are hints of country, swamp rock, R&B, and swing in his[...]
6:00 pm Flashback Fringe @ Mars Theatre Brewing Company Mars Hill
Flashback Fringe @ Mars Theatre Brewing Company Mars Hill
Jul 5 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
classic 60’s and 70’s rock
6:00 pm Friday Music Series w/ Jesse Velvet @ Records In The RAD/Wedge Brewing
Friday Music Series w/ Jesse Velvet @ Records In The RAD/Wedge Brewing
Jul 5 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
rock, blues, honky-tonk, and funk Free Show
6:00 pm FYFP’s Benefit @ The Double Crown
FYFP’s Benefit @ The Double Crown
Jul 5 @ 6:00 pm – 10:30 pm
FYFP’s Benefit is Friday! Come out and have a blast for a good cause! Community food share benefit. Brody Hunt & The Handfuls, Clair Whall, Rocket Montana, Jojo Lattanzio……Raffles…..$10 Suggested Donation
6:00 pm Imij of Soul @ Highland Brewing Downtown
Imij of Soul @ Highland Brewing Downtown
Jul 5 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Hendrix tribute
6:00 pm Rich Manz Trio @ Bearwaters Brewing Canton
Rich Manz Trio @ Bearwaters Brewing Canton
Jul 5 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Acoustic Rock trio
6:00 pm Shed Bugs @ Mad Co. Brew House Marshall
Shed Bugs @ Mad Co. Brew House Marshall
Jul 5 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Shed Bugs – Asheville based jam band – playing blues, funk and psychedelic rock!
6:30 pm David Matters @ Camden's Coffee House Mars Hill
David Matters @ Camden's Coffee House Mars Hill
Jul 5 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Folk
7:00 pm Ali Randolph Band @ Chimney Rock Smokehouse
Ali Randolph Band @ Chimney Rock Smokehouse
Jul 5 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
With a powerful voice and dynamic stage presence, Ali Randolph is sure to captivate the audience with a blend of country and rock. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable performance!  
7:00 pm FOMO COLLECTIVE PRESENTS: Juan Holladay, ResoNate, and Isa Ibn Wali @ The Getaway River Bar
FOMO COLLECTIVE PRESENTS: Juan Holladay, ResoNate, and Isa Ibn Wali @ The Getaway River Bar
Jul 5 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Rap, R&B, and Artistry $10
7:00 pm Laura Blackley & The Wildflowers @ Highland Brewing Company
Laura Blackley & The Wildflowers @ Highland Brewing Company
Jul 5 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
folk tunes with a rock n roll soundtrack    
7:00 pm Muddy Guthrie Trio @ RAD Brewing Company
Muddy Guthrie Trio @ RAD Brewing Company
Jul 5 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Americana, Rock, Classic Rock & Blues.
7:00 pm Noche Cubana @ Guajiro Cuban Comfort Food
Noche Cubana @ Guajiro Cuban Comfort Food
Jul 5 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Casa Soul presents Noche Cubana Come feed your belly and your soul at El Patio at Guajiro as we kick off a fabulous weekend! Grab some yummy cuban food and dance to some delicious latin[...]
7:00 pm The Hillclimbers @ Terra Nova Beer Co
The Hillclimbers @ Terra Nova Beer Co
Jul 5 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Appalachian Fusion born in Cincinnati, based in Asheville.  
7:00 pm Will Hartz duo @ Terra Nova Beer Co
Will Hartz duo @ Terra Nova Beer Co
Jul 5 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Will Hartz duo @ Terra Nova Beer Co | Asheville | North Carolina | United States
A born entertainer and a multi instrumentalist, Will Hartz has been putting on a show for all to see before he could speak. With Appalachian soul pouring through his fingertips, Will is best known for[...]
7:30 pm The Pearl Snap Prophets and Chris McGinnis @ The Grey Eagle Outpost at Asheville Adventure Company
The Pearl Snap Prophets and Chris McGinnis @ The Grey Eagle Outpost at Asheville Adventure Company
Jul 5 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
ADVANCED: $10.00DAY OF: $12.00
8:00 pm 3 Cool Cats – Old School Rock & Roll @ Cork & Keg
3 Cool Cats – Old School Rock & Roll @ Cork & Keg
Jul 5 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
$8.00/ 2 for $15.00 cover
8:00 pm Drayton’s Roundup @ Eda's Hide-a-Way Weaverville
Drayton’s Roundup @ Eda's Hide-a-Way Weaverville
Jul 5 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
old school honky tonk and western swing $10
8:00 pm Iggy Radio @ One World Brewing Downtown
Iggy Radio @ One World Brewing Downtown
Jul 5 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Iggy Radio plays starting at 8 pm!  Travel through time from the ’60s to ’90s through Iggy Radio’s rock, pop, and jazz show!
8:00 pm Joey & Brandon @ Daddy Mac's Down Home Dive
Joey & Brandon @ Daddy Mac's Down Home Dive
Jul 5 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Welcome Joey and Brandon from Blaze The City! Enjoy some kickin live music and great food and forget all your worries.
8:00 pm John Kirby Jr. and The New Seniors / Blissful Thoughts / Deep Rest @ Sly Grog Lounge
John Kirby Jr. and The New Seniors / Blissful Thoughts / Deep Rest @ Sly Grog Lounge
Jul 5 @ 8:00 pm – Jul 6 @ 12:00 am
A holiday weekend rocker at Sly Grog $10 cover / Doors at 8pm
8:00 pm Melissa McKinney(full band) w/ Aaron “Woody” Wood & Reggie Headen & Nighttime Noon @ Asheville Music Hall
Melissa McKinney(full band) w/ Aaron “Woody” Wood & Reggie Headen & Nighttime Noon @ Asheville Music Hall
Jul 5 @ 8:00 pm – Jul 6 @ 12:00 am
A night of soul with 2 bands plus Woody Wood!! $10 ADV: $13DOS
8:00 pm Paper Pills with Lawn Enforcement, Machine 13, Haden Jex @ Eulogy
Paper Pills with Lawn Enforcement, Machine 13, Haden Jex @ Eulogy
Jul 5 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
$15.99 adv
8:00 pm SCYTHIAN w/ Stranger & Pilgrim @ The Grey Eagle
SCYTHIAN w/ Stranger & Pilgrim @ The Grey Eagle
Jul 5 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
ADVANCED: $25.00DAY OF: $30.00
8:00 pm Wyndrider, Tombstone Highway, Sunbearer @ The Odd
Wyndrider, Tombstone Highway, Sunbearer @ The Odd
Jul 5 @ 8:00 pm – Jul 6 @ 12:00 am
Doors 8 PM // Show 9 PM$10
9:00 pm Acid Jo // Bad Ties // Break Up Club @ Fleetwood's
Acid Jo // Bad Ties // Break Up Club @ Fleetwood's
Jul 5 @ 9:00 pm – Jul 6 @ 12:00 am
Great punk/experimental line-up from baddies Acid Jo, Bad Ties and Break Up Club! $10
9:00 pm DJ Tommy M feat. Tenshit Records and Gos @ Static Age-Records
DJ Tommy M feat. Tenshit Records and Gos @ Static Age-Records
Jul 5 @ 9:00 pm – Jul 6 @ 12:00 am
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9:00 pm Jesse Harman & the Jugs @ Jack Of The Wood
Jesse Harman & the Jugs @ Jack Of The Wood
Jul 5 @ 9:00 pm – Jul 6 @ 12:00 am
Jesse Harman & the Jugs is an electrified conglomeration of epic proportions that draws from old school honky-tonk, swing, rock ’n roll & bluegrass. The band features some of the finest pickers from the Asheville area[...]
9:00 pm Ranford Almond Band @ One World Brewing - West
Ranford Almond Band @ One World Brewing - West
Jul 5 @ 9:00 pm – Jul 6 @ 12:00 am
Ranford Almond Band @ One World Brewing - West
Bringing the soul from Greensboro, North Carolina, Ranford Almond is a young singer/songwriter and troubadour that has begun to make his mark across the Southeast. Raspy fresh vocals meet the Appalachian strings of Ranford’s acoustic[...]
9:00 pm The Double E’s @ Town Pump Tavern Black Mountain
The Double E’s @ Town Pump Tavern Black Mountain
Jul 5 @ 9:00 pm – Jul 6 @ 12:00 am
Eric Plotkin & Eric Swanson
9:00 pm The Trusty Hucksters @ Jack Of The Wood
The Trusty Hucksters @ Jack Of The Wood
Jul 5 @ 9:00 pm – Jul 6 @ 12:00 am
Vaudeville from the hills, Swing Jazz from Alcatraz, with Rag-a-billy to Rock-you-Silly vibes. $10 cover
10:00 pm Let Them Know You Saw It On LiveMusicAsheville.com
10:00 pm Nester @ The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall
Nester @ The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall
Jul 5 @ 10:00 pm – Jul 6 @ 12:00 am
 
11:00 pm Karaoke Dance Party @ Silverados Black Mountain
Karaoke Dance Party @ Silverados Black Mountain
Jul 5 @ 11:00 pm – Jul 6 @ 12:00 am
Come get down and sing karaoke with your host KJ Kyle!