Name: Rag-a-billy Rock w/ The Trusty Hucksters
Start: 2025-05-16T20:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-05-16T23:30:00-04:00
Location: Jack Of The Wood

May 2025
THIS THURSDAY | The Infamous Stringdusters w/ Jon Stickley Trio

Featured May 14, 2025 - May 15, 2025 COMING MAY 22nd | The Infamous String Dusters w/ Jon Stickley Trio

Sierra Nevada Mills River 100 Sierra Nevada Way, Mills River, NC

Catch The Infamous Stringdusters and Jon Stickely Trio in the Sierra Nevada Amphitheater Thursday, May 22nd! 5:30pm Early Access | 6 PM DOORS | 6:30PM SHOW | From $45.89 Event Details and Tickets The Infamous Stringdusters are a celebrated American progressive bluegrass band known for their virtuosic musicianship, innovative arrangements, and genre-blending style. The GRAMMY®...
Wednesday Open Mics/Jams

May 14, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Asheville Area

Bluegrass/Old Time Jam @ Riverside Rhapsody Brewing - 5-8pm Blunt Pretzels Swannanoa - 5-8pm Elkhorn Canna Co - 6-9pm (Feb 25) Open Mic @ Twin Leaf Brewery - 6-8pm Open Mic @ Auction House Fletcher (first Wednesdays) 6-9pm Open Mic @ Camden’s Coffee House Mars Hill - 6:30-8:30pm Open Mic @ Papertown Billiards Canton - 7-9pm...
The Candleers

May 14, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Candleers

Eluvium Brewing Company Weaverville
Irish Session

May 14, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Irish Session

White Horse Black Mountain
Jack’s Old-Time Jam

Featured May 14, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Jack Of The Wood 95 Patton Ave, asheville, NC, United States

Grab some dinner and a pint while enjoying our long-running Old-Time Jam! Featuring many talented musicians from the local WNC area, our traditional Appalachian mountain music jam runs from 5-9pm every Wednesday night at Jack of the Wood! Jack Of The Wood is still a downtown hot spot for food, brews and drink since 1997...
Well Crafted Music Series with Matt Smith

May 14, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Well Crafted Wednesday with Matt Smith

Highland Brewing

Check with the venue on Matt's guest(s) tonight.
Bear Bones w/ Mulder and Marsh

Featured May 14, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Pisgah Brewing Company Black Mountain 2948 US-70, Black Mountain, NC

Mulder and Marsh Bear BonesWednesday May 14th | 6:00pm | Free ShowPisgah Brewing Company Taproom Stage*******************************************David Mulder of Phuncle Sam and Tim Marsh of Jerry’s Dead will perform an intimate, bear bones duo show on May 14th in the taproom! Founded in 2005, Pisgah is known for producing some of the most sought after craft...
May Music at Zadie’s

May 14, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm May Music at Zadie’s

Zadies Market at The Old Marshall Jail Hotel
Danny Iannucci’s Jazz Trio Wednesdays!

May 14, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Jazz Trio Wednesdays!

The Mule at Devils Foot Beverages 131 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville, NC, United States
Patrick French

May 14, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Doc Brown's BBQ Candler
Folk Club curated by Old Sap

May 14, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Folk Club curated by Old Sap

Leveller Brewing Weaverville
Zack Kardon & Friends

May 14, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Zack Kardon & Friends

Bebop Bottle Shop West Asheville
Swing Asheville Dance and Lesson

May 14, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm Swing Asheville Dance and Lesson

Haywood Park Hotel

$10
Tedeschi Trucks Band: Deuces Wild with Special Guest Maggie Rose

May 14, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville

$$
Bam-A Lam with Jason Krekel & Craig Kellberg

May 14, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Bam-A Lam with Jason Krekel & Craig Kellberg

5 Walnut Wine Bar
Latin Night Wednesdays

May 14, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Latin Night Wednesdays

One World Brewing - West 520 Haywood Rd, Asheville, North Carolina

$7
Wednesday Weekly DJs

May 14, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 2:00 am Wednesday Weekely DJs

Asheville Area

One World Brewing West - 8pm-12am Imperial - 9pm-12am Shakeys Dive Bar - 10pm-2am Verify with the venue for the DJs and cover charges.
Let Them Know Where You Saw It!!!

May 14, 2025 @ 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm Let Them Know You Saw It On LiveMusicAsheville.com

We'd sure appreciate you letting the venue and the musicians know you found it on LiveMusicAsheville.com
Bone Bag / Wastoid / Pharmacy / Machine 13

May 14, 2025 @ 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm

Static Age Records

$10
Western Wednesdays Asheville

Featured May 14, 2025 @ 9:00 pm - 12:00 am Western Wednesdays

The Double Crown West Asheville 375 West Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC

Western Wednesdays Asheville | Est. 2017 - Every Wednesday | The Double Crown - Asheville, NC Don’t miss the best Honky Tonk in Asheville! **DOORS AT 8PM - $10 0ne Band | $15 Two Bands ** The Double Crown - Great vibes, great bourbon, and great music! (21+ only, dog friendly) A West Asheville...

$
Abby Bryant

May 14, 2025 @ 10:30 pm - 1:00 am

Third Room 46 Wall Street, Asheville, NC, NC, United States

$10
THIS FRIDAY | Pigeons Playing Ping Pong w/ Natalie Brooke

Featured May 15, 2025 COMING MAY 16th | Pigeons Playing Ping Pong w/ Natalie Brooke

Pisgah Brewing Company Black Mountain 2948 US-70, Black Mountain, NC

Funk masters Pigeons Playing Ping Pong and Natalie Brooke will grace the Pisgah Brewing Outdoor Stage on Friday, May 16th, 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm | $39.68 adv. Event Details and Tickets If you ever wondered what “seizing the moment” sounds like personified, look no further than Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, the four-piece musical powerhouse known for their...
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Foundations of Hope: Safe Shelter’s First Annual Fundraiser

May 15, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

YMI Cultural Center 39 South Market Street, Asheville, NC

Foundations of Hope is Safe Shelter’s first annual fundraiser, dedicated to supporting families experiencing homelessness in Western North Carolina. Foundations of Hope marks the beginning of an ongoing commitment to building stronger, more resilient communities, ensuring that no family is left behind in their journey toward stability. 5pm-6pm Networking & Social Hour at the Foundry...
The Candleers

May 15, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Candleers

Twin Willows Mars Hill
May Music at Zadie’s

May 15, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm May Music at Zadie’s

Zadies Market at The Old Marshall Jail Hotel
Solo Guitar w/ Chris Norred

May 15, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Jazz Guitar w/ Chris Norred

The Lobster Trap
Jake Clayton

May 15, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Highland Brewing
Live music with Jack Miller

May 15, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Live music with Jack Miller

Black Mountain Brewing
BUTTS & BOOTS :: Line Dancing

May 15, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm BUTTS & BOOTS :: Line Dancing

Banks Ave
Aaron LaFalce

May 15, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Aaron LaFalce

131 Main Biltmore Park
Jerry’s Dead Thursdays

Featured May 15, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Jerry’s Dead

French Broad River Brewery 101 Fairview Rd, Asheville, NC, United States

Jerry’s Dead from Asheville is a fast growing, fan favorite, tribute to the music of Jerry Garcia. Members include Lee Kram on drums and vocals, Gus Vigo on keys and vocals, Dan Pederson on bass and vocals and features Tim Marsh on guitar and lead vocals. Drawing from over a hundred and fifty songs from...
Cimafunk w/ The JLloyd MashUp

Featured May 15, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Sierra Nevada Mills River 100 Sierra Nevada Way, Mills River, NC

Thursday May 15th | 6 PM DOORS | 7PM SHOW | From $34.76 Event Details and Tickets Cimafunk & The Tribe, a 9-piece AfroCuban funk band, will be bringing the party to the High Gravity Room. Cimafunk is a two-time Grammy-nominated, Afro-Cuban Rockstar tearing up stages across the globe with his 9-piece band from Havana,...
Nic Denman Trio

May 15, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Cultivated Cocktails Distillery Reynolds
Thursday Weekly DJs

May 15, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 2:00 am Thursday Weekly DJs

Eda Rhyne Distilling - 6-9pm Imperial - 9pm-12am Sticks on Broadway - 10pm -2am The Double Crown - 10pm-2am Check with the for DJs and covers.
Frances Eliza | WTF (Women to the Front) Thursdays

Featured May 15, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm WTF (Women to the Front) Thursdays

Bear's Smokehouse South Slope 135 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC

We are SO excited to co-host this new live music series, WTF (Women to the Front) Thursdays with WTF Music Festival. We have a stacked line up for June. Mark your calendars and come support your favorite female artists! Bear’s Smokehouse Downtown Asheville is conveniently located in the heart of South Slope. Open 7 days...
Ajeva

Featured May 15, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Pisgah Brewing Company Black Mountain 2948 US-70, Black Mountain, NC

AjevaThursday May 15th | 6:30pm | Free ShowAjeva is a funk rock band from St Petersburg FL known for their electrifying mix of funk, rock, and improv, Ajeva brings high-energy performances that blend powerful grooves with feel-good vibes. This band’s soulful, funky sound and tight musicianship have made them a favorite across the Southeast, delivering...

Free
Arthur Brooks Ensemble V

May 15, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center Asheville 120 College St, Asheville, NC

Originally released in 1978 and re-released in 2020, the album Nightcaller captures a singular moment in experimental music history—featuring Arthur Brooks Ensemble V, the same group that will perform live at Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center on Thursday, May 15. Arthur Brooks Ensemble V—featuring Arthur Brooks, Michael Chorney, Bill Heminway, Jeremy Harlos, Anthony Santor, and...

$15
Performance: ‘From Harlem to Shanghai and Beyond’: Min Xiao-Fen, Jay Sanders & Zack Page

May 15, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

The Listening Room at Mars Landing Mars Hill

$30
Americano Sessions with Billy Presnell & Friends

May 15, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Americano Sessions with Billy Presnell & Friends

Old Town District Black Mountain 110 Black Mountain Ave, Black Mountain, NC, United States
Alligator Pear Jazz Trio

May 15, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Alligator Pear Jazz Trio

District 42
Sunami / Pain Of Truth w/ PeelingFlesh, Ends Of Sanity

May 15, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

The Orange Peel

$$
Upon a Burning Body, Left to Suffer, Half Me, Bleedseason

May 15, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Eulogy 10 Buxton Ave, Asheville, NC

$$
Save Our Website to Your Home Screen 📲

May 15, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm Add Our Website to Your Home Screen

As an interactive calendar, we often add events to our calendar as we find out about them, sometimes even from our phone while we are out supporting local live music. By adding our website, LiveMusicAsheville.com to your home screen, we will always be right at your fingertips. Here's how: iPhone (using Safari): Open Safari and navigate...
The Thursday Bluegrass Jam hosted by Drew Matulich

Featured May 15, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm The Thursday Bluegrass Jam hosted by Drew Matulich

Jack Of The Wood 95 Patton Ave, asheville, NC, United States

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...
Three Guitar Perspectives w/ Andy Jurik, David Stevenson, and Steven Newbrough

May 15, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

White Horse Black Mountain

$
Old Farmers Ball Contra Dance

May 15, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm Old Farmers Ball Contra Dance

Warren Wilson College Swannanoa 701 Warren Wilson Road, Swannanoa, NC

$10 – $12
Rock n Soul with Pleasure Chest

May 15, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Rock n Soul with Pleasure Chest

5 Walnut Wine Bar
Fee Fi PHaux fISH

May 15, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Fee Fi PHaux fISH

One World Brewing - West 520 Haywood Rd, Asheville, North Carolina

$5 – $10
Bachata Thursday

May 15, 2025 @ 8:30 pm - 12:00 am Bachata Thursday

Urban Orchard Cider Co

$10
Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar

May 15, 2025 @ 8:30 pm - 1:00 am Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar

The Omni Grove Park Inn
Jared Petteys and the Headliners // Pleasure Chest // 81 Drifters

May 15, 2025 @ 9:00 pm - 1:00 am

Fleetwood's 496 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC, United States

$10
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong w/ Natalie Brooke

Featured May 16, 2025

Pisgah Brewing Company Black Mountain 2948 US-70, Black Mountain, NC

Funk masters Pigeons Playing Ping Pong and Natalie Brooke will grace the Pisgah Brewing Outdoor Stage on Friday, May 16th, 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm | $39.68 adv. Event Details and Tickets If you ever wondered what “seizing the moment” sounds like personified, look no further than Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, the four-piece musical powerhouse known for their...
Guitar League Asheville Blues Jam

May 16, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

East Asheville Public Library
Live Music at the Bandstand

May 16, 2025 @ 4:30 pm - 8:15 pm Live Music at the Bandstand

Antler Hill Village, Biltmore Estate

Friday, June 27, 2025 Not From Here Jazz Fusion Saturday, June 28, 2025 Not From Here Jazz Fusion To enjoy this complimentary event, guest must have a daytime ticket, a Biltmore Annual Pass, or a stay at one of the estate’s splendid overnight properties.

Included with admission
Blues with Mr Jimmy

May 16, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Blues with Mr Jimmy

The Station Black Mountain
Suns of Stars – Early Friday Evening Pop Up Show

Featured May 16, 2025 @ 5:01 pm - 8:00 pm Suns of Stars

One World Brewing - West 520 Haywood Rd, Asheville, North Carolina

Orbiting around Asheville’s grateful music scene since late 2023, Suns Of Stars blends contemporary and traditional bluegrass with a high energy jam style. Suns Of Stars members are all hometown heros in various musical projects around town which has led to great turnout at their shows. That, along with a massive song repertoire and growing...

$10
Hank and Vollie

May 16, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Hank and Vollie

Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar
Live Band Honky-Tonk Karaoke w/ Take the Wheel

May 16, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

New Belgium Brewing
Straight Ahead Jazz w/ Fatty & Friends

May 16, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Straight Ahead Jazz w/ Fatty & Friends

The Hound Lounge
Friday Music Series with Ryan Ward

May 16, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Lookout Brewing Company Black Mountain
Christopher Baur

May 16, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Auction House Food Hall Fletcher
Friday Jazz Jam

May 16, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Friday Jazz Jam

LEAF Global Arts 19 Eagle St, Asheville, NC

Starting February 28th
Cameron Nesbitt

May 16, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Appalachian Mountain Brewery - Mills River
The Friday Drum Circle

May 16, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm The Friday Drum Circle

Pritchard Park Downtown 67 Patton Avenue, Asheville, NC
Friday Open Mic/Jam

May 16, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm Friday Open Mic/Jam

Asheville Area

Turgua Brewing Fairview - 6-8pm (2nd & 4th Fridays) Coffee, Art, Music type Place - 6-8pm (First Fridays) + April 10 Elevated Kava Downtown - 8-11
Asheville Guitar Bar “On the road” presents: Peter Falbo

May 16, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Terra Nova Beer Co. Swannanoa Taproom 204 Whitson Ave, Swannanoa, NC
Real Friends with New Aesthetic, The Indoor Kids

May 16, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm

The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

$$
Le Gato

May 16, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Highland Brewing
Jeff Cooper

May 16, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Mars Theatre Brewing Company Mars Hill
Wilco w/ Waxahatchee

May 16, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Asheville Yards

$$
John Francis O’Mara

May 16, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

White Horse Black Mountain

$
Hunter Root

May 16, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

French Broad River Brewery 101 Fairview Rd, Asheville, NC, United States
Canon Tyler

May 16, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

One World Brewing Downtown 10 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC

Free
Fancy and the Friends in Low Places ft. Nick Mac and the Noise

May 16, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Eda's Hide-a-Way Weaverville

$10
Logan Halstead + Willy Tea Taylor

May 16, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Eulogy 10 Buxton Ave, Asheville, NC

$$
SOLD OUT | The Crane Wives w/ Cristina Vane

May 16, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

The Orange Peel
Commodore Fox Band

May 16, 2025 @ 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm Commodore Fox Band

Wild Wing Cafe South
Let Them Know Where You Saw It!!!

May 16, 2025 @ 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm Let Them Know You Saw It On LiveMusicAsheville.com

We'd sure appreciate you letting the venue and the musicians know you found it on LiveMusicAsheville.com
Rag-a-billy Rock w/ The Trusty Hucksters

May 16, 2025 @ 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm

Jack Of The Wood 95 Patton Ave, asheville, NC, United States

$10

May 2025