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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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/
Stetson’s Stink Bug Bourbon Band
@ One World Brewing - West
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.
—– 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
Jennifer Allsbrook
@ Stagecoach Saloon, Broad River Inn Chimney Rock
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.
The Red Hot Sugar Babies perform sassy jazz and sultry blues of the roaring 20’s-30’s including Vintage Jazz, Blues, Swing, Ragtime, Dixieland, New Orleans.
Included with admission or accompanied by an annual passholder after 5PM
30th Anniversary w/ Budos Band, Amy Ray Band, The Greenliners, Electro Lust
@ The Grey Eagle
Concert for Two Charities featuring four bands for just $15. All tickets sold at the door. Featuring Avalon’s Fate, with Awake in the Dream, Crimson Moon and Abbe Davis Band.
Blue Ridge Humane Society AND Boxer Butts & Other Mutts.
Max and Laela Dasher are a brother and sister duo who have been making waves since their appearance on American Idol. These singer songwriters are story tellers with intense harmonies. A taste of Louisiana spice meeting Appalachian mountain music with a sound that is new yet timeless.
Dinah’s Daydream
@ Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar
Ryan Zimmerman is an American Songwriter from Long Beach Island, NJ best known for his high energy live performances combining elements of Roots Rock, Soul, Blues, Reggae, Americana and Improvisational Music.
With an extensive selection of Beer, Cider, Seltzer, & Hard Sweet Tea on Tap, our Mills River location also offers a full liquor bar, cocktail list, wines and non-alcoholic options plus a full kitchen! See what’s on tap and more at amb.beer/mills-river
With that rich and southern accented baritone, the accomplished guitarist, banjo player and convention-bucking songwriter can’t help showing his NC roots.
Mission Accomplished is an American rock band composed of Mission Health healthcare professionals. Mission Accomplished brings you your favorite classic rock hits.
May is Stroke Awareness month and Mission Accomplished and Blue Ghost Brewing want you to gain awareness of the signs of a stroke and BEFAST! missionhealth.org/stroke
Blue Ghost will make a donation in honor of Mission Accomplished’s performance to the United Stroke Alliance for the greater amount of $150 or 10% of sales from 6:30-9:30PM (closing time). The band has generously donated their show to the cause!
Square Dancing w/ The Riley Family Band
@ Hickory Nut Gap Farm Big Barn Fairview
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.
His love of Bach, composition and improvisation is apparent in his use of guitar pedals and loop-stations, which he utilizes with the violin for live performances. But today……It’s Fiddle Tunes!!!
Country music with a little bluegrass!
@ The Old Home Place Mills River
The Old Home Place in Mills River is back open for business! Head here this Saturday evenings for a lively evening of country and bluegrass music, dancing, and good old-fashioned fun without alcohol.
Ole Tyme Pickers will be doing bluegrass, classic country and gospel Saturday May 18 at 7PM at Cane Creek Community Center. No charge. Everyone invited
Redd & The Paper Flowers w/ Meg Gehman
@ Asheville Guitar Pedals
This is a party/performance and celebration for the release of Corey Bowers Band’s debut album “Better Days”! This also happens to be Corey’s birthday! He has invited many of his musical mentors and friends! Come hangout with us!
Enjoy Local Music with The Jazz Soul Trio “JST” in The Workshop Lounge! Jazz Soul Trio “JST” is a collective of talented local musicians that perform in The Workshop Lounge inside The Foundry Hotel every Saturday from 7:30-10:00. Enjoy complimentary valet parking!
Jesse Keith Whitley w/sg Shooting Creek Band
@ T Birds Weaverville
Original, Neo-Psychedelic, World-influenced, J Trad-with-a-Serious-Spin • Powerful, Transcendent. Takes you on a Journey. From opening for Eric Burdon and the Animals, to Piamenta (the “Israeli Jimi Hendrix”) and benefits, to clubs to live radio, from festivals to synagogues to intimate coffeehouses. Their Asheville incarnation of the band boasts a group of sought-after local and nationally known musicians. No Cover!
Shiloh & Gaines – Your neighborhood bar……no matter where you live.
Coffee ~ Spirits ~ Pool ~ Darts ~ Live Music ~ Dog Friendly ~ Karaoke ~ Open Mic Night & More! Find our music schedule and more at shilohandgaines.com
Widely Grown, based out of Jersey City, New Jersey, plays a dynamic mix of Americana and Country. Led by James Calleo, this upbeat 5-piece outfit weaves together their sets from the fibers of delicate folk to energetic, high-octane, country-bluegrass-rock n’ roll. Three part harmonies, reminiscent of the Wood Brothers, bring choruses to higher places and they surely don’t shy away from a scorching guitar solo. More on the band at widelygrown.com
$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
Kendra & Friends
@ The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall
Rissi Palmer’s gift lies in reaching across all musical boundaries. While she made her mark in Country Music, she is equally at home in R&B music, bringing the entire spectrum of popular music to bear on music she calls “Southern Soul.” Palmer debuted in 2007 with the single “Country Girl”, which made her the first African-American woman to chart a country song since Dona Mason in 1987. A few highlights throughout her musical career include performances at The White House, New York’s Lincoln Center and multiple appearances on the Grand Ole Opry.
Sunday May 19 | The 2024 Steve Sutton Fest
@ Silverados Music Park Black Mountain
Steve Sutton Fest 2024! Get ready to JAM as this Salute to our famous WNC Bluegrass Musician returns to the Silverados Music Stage on Sunday, May 19th from 2-6pm. The Musical Lineup includes Lonesome River Band, Ashley Heath & Her Heathens, Darren Nicholson & Shawn Lane, Whitewater Bluegrass Co, Mountain Tradition Cloggers, and the J.A.M. All-Stars!
This event is a benefit for the Steve Sutton Memorial Charitable Trust, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization created to continue Steve Sutton’s legacy of sharing joy and helping others through music. Proceeds from this event will benefit local music scholarships as well as the International Bluegrass Music Association Trust Fund. $35 + Event Information and Tickets
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue w/ Big Freedia
@ Salvage Station
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue is coming to the Outdoor Stage at Salvage Station on Sunday, May 19th, 2024 with Big Freedia opening the show! Doors open at 5:30PM and the music starts at 7:00PM. Root Down will be serving their delicious twist on Southern Soul Food and we’ll have our full bar open for you to enjoy! $45 ADV / $50 DOS Event Details and Tickets
Trombone Shorty brings an eclectic show crafted in the rich music scene of his hometown of New Orleans. Evoking the tradition of the second line parades of his native city, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue fuse jazz, funk, pop, Hip Hop, and rock music into a celebratory and buoyant bayou sound.
Known as the larger-than-life ambassador of New Orleans Bounce music, Big Freedia is a nationally recognized hip-hop artist, TV personality and cultural influencer.
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
Jack’s Bluegrass Brunch kicks off every Sunday at 11am — with lively bluegrass tunes courtesy of The Bluegrass Brunch Boys from 12-3pm. Sip a Bloody Mary or Mimosa or a warm Irish coffee. Tasty brunch specials alongside our regular menu and 18 taps of rotating craft brews! Sláinte, y’all!
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/
Bluegrass Brunch with The Alex Bazemore Bluegrass Trio
@ Bold Rock Hard Cider - Asheville
Yalla is a Middle Eastern Street Food focused on bringing people together through atmosphere and delicious flavors! Sunday Brunch Food, Music (with DJ’s) & Unity!
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