Name: Eli Kahn’s “Avant Garden” Improvisational Music Series
Start: 2026-08-05T21:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-08-05T23:00:00-04:00
Location: Water Street/Static Age Loft

August 2026
High August Swashbuckle w/ The Pubsters

Featured August 2 @ 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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

Ahoy, Ye Hearties!The Second Annual High August Swashbuckle makes landfall on Sunday August 2nd and ye be summoned! Join the crew in merriment, grog sloshing, and dancing The Hornpipe with live music from The Pubsters. Our mateys at Muddy River Distilling will be here pouring samples of their finest rums for all our old salts...

Free
PATIO SHOW: Dirty Dead

August 2 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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

$
HWY 52

August 2 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Mills River Brewing Co. 336 Banner Farm Rd,, Mills River, NC
Suns of Stars

August 2 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Suns of Stars

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

$
The Big Throwback

August 2 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Sierra Nevada Mills River 100 Sierra Nevada Way, Mills River, NC
Sunday Open Mic/Jams

August 2 @ 2:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Asheville Area

Franny's Farmacy West Asheville - 2-6pm Bluegrass & Jam @ Zillacoah Beer Co - 4:30-7:30pm (every other Sunday) Cajun Jam @ Leveller Brewing Weaverville - 5-8 (last Sunday) Story Parlor - 6-9pm (1st Sundays of the month) Pisgah Brewing Sunday Jam - 6:30-9pm Elevated Kava Lounge - 8-11pm
Sunday Jazz Jam

August 2 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Sunday Jazz Jam

Ginger's Revenge
Vintage Swing w/ Parker’s Back

August 2 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Vintage Swing w/ Parker’s Back

Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar
Iggy Radio

August 2 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Iggy Radio

Asheville Yacht Club
Meat & Metal 2026

August 2 @ 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm

The Orange Peel

Chaos Among Cattle Necrogasm Razorgrave Blackwater Drowning Old Dead Gods Collapsing Eden Darkhand Soulseason Flak

$$
First Sundays Celtic Music w/ Nora Garver & Friends

August 2 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Second Sundays Celtic Music w/ Nora Garver & Friends

Archetype Brewing 265 Haywood, Asheville, NC, United States
Jack’s Traditional Irish/Celtic Jam Session

Featured August 2 @ 3:30 pm - 8:00 pm Jack’s Traditional Irish/Celtic Jam Session

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

Stop in for the pub’s long running Traditional Irish Session each Sunday afternoon beginning around 3:30pm. Many talented local musicians come from WNC to jam away into the night – all on our pub stage! Sunday is a perfect day to enjoy a pint or afternoon Irish coffee! Slaínte! Jack Of The Wood is still...
Franklin Keel in Concert

August 2 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

St. Matthias Episcopal Church 1 Dundee St, Asheville, NC, United States

St. Matthias Episcopal Church is honored to host renowned Cellist, Franklin Keel on Sunday August 2 at 4pm. The concert will include Suite No. 6 in D major for Cello by J. S. Bach. Mr. Keel is an Associate Principal Cellist with the Asheville Symphony Orchestra, as well as a singer, songwriter and passionate educator. He has...
BUTTS & BOOTS :: Line Dancing

August 2 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm BUTTS & BOOTS :: Line Dancing

Banks Ave
Sunday Karaoke

August 2 @ 4:00 pm - 2:00 am

Asheville Area

T Birds Weaverville - 4-8pm Eda’s Hideaway Weaverville - 7-10pm The Draftsman - 8-11pm Liondog Lounge Weaverville - 8-11pm Banks Ave - 9pm-12am The Social East Asheville - 9pm-12am The Double Crown - 10pm-2am Please verify with the venue on times and KJ.
Singer Songwriter Sundays w/ Daniel Ullom

August 2 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Lookout Brewing Company Black Mountain
LouLou & The Lightning

August 2 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

The WagWorld Pub Fletcher
Brody Hunt & The Handfuls

August 2 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Grey Eagle Patio Stage

$
Mana Meter

August 2 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Third Room 46 Wall Street, Asheville, NC, NC, United States
Tuesday Again // Tin Foil Hat

August 2 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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

$
Broken Social Scene w/ Fust

August 2 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Burial's Forestry Camp

$$
Oteil & Friends featuring Steve Kimock, Jason Crosby, Johnny Kimock, Tom Guarna, & Lamar Williams, Jr. w/sg Road to Roots

Featured August 2 @ 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm

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

Sunday, August 2 • 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm | From $64.46 Event Details and Tickets Two-time Grammy Award–winning bassist Oteil Burbridge has spent more than three decades touring and recording at the highest level of modern music. Most recently known for his role in Dead & Company, Oteil joined Bob Weir, Bill Kreutzmann, and...
Leo Johnson/Phil Alley guitar duo

August 2 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Leo Johnson/Phil Alley guitar duo

The Lobster Trap
JoJo Harnish & Julia Sanders Tour Kickoff w/sg Matthew Carlson

August 2 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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

$
Save Our Website to Your Home Screen 📲

August 2 @ 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 Dancing Fleas

August 2 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

White Horse Black Mountain

$
Souls of Mischief

August 2 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Revival 66 Asheland Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

$$
Get Down For The Cause Band, The Osprey Orchestra, Nate Robinson – Campfire Community School Fundraiser

August 2 @ 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm

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

Campfire Behavioral Health provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services for children and young adults ages 2 through 21 diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and other intellectual and developmental challenges. Through our partnership with Asheville Neurowellness, students also have access to pediatric neurofeedback services that support attention, emotional regulation, and overall neurological development. Today, we are...
All Request Piano Show

August 2 @ 8:00 pm - 2:00 am All Request Piano Show

Off the Wagon

$
Shakedown Sunday

August 2 @ 9:00 pm - 12:00 am Shakedown Sunday

The One Stop 55 College Street, Asheville, NC

$
Ethan Johnson and Friends

August 2 @ 9:00 pm - 12:00 am

Sovereign Kava
CAUSE OF DEATH w/ Fixations and Mockery

August 2 @ 9:00 pm - 1:00 am

The Lazy Diamond

$10
Love What We Do ………. Buy Us A Beer!

August 3 Greetings Fellow Music Lovers

Asheville Area

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COMING Saturday August 15 | Dirty Logic: A Steely Dan Tribute

Featured August 3 COMING Saturday August 15 | Dirty Logic: A Steely Dan Tribute

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

Saturday, August 15 | Show: 7:30 pm | Outdoor Stage | $36.15 adv. Event Details and Tickets Dirty Logic will be performing at Pisgah Brewing Company on Friday, August 15 for a full evening of Steely Dan classics—set against the backdrop of one of Western North Carolina’s favorite outdoor stages. Bring a lawn chair, settle in,...
Monday Open Mics/Jams

August 3 @ 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm Monday Open Mics/Jams

Asheville Area

Musicians In The Round @Wedge Foundation- 6-8:30pm (5:30 sign up) Old Time Jam @Twin Leaf Brewing - 5:30-9pm Jazz/Blues Jam @ Zillacoah Brewing - 6-9pm Blue Mountain Pizza Weaverville - 6-9pm (final Monday of the month) Marshall Bluegrass Jam @ Mals' Bar - 6:30-9pm Haywood Country Club - 7-10:30pm Sly Grog Lounge - 7:30-10:30pm ...
Bush Boys – RnB and Hip Hop

August 3 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Ted Marks & Friends

The Bush Farmhouse Black Mountain
Jazz/Blues Jam hosted by Paul Helou

August 3 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Jazz Night

Zillicoah Beer Company
Monday Weekly DJs

August 3 @ 6:00 pm - 2:00 am

Asheville Area

Although we are primarily a Live Music Calendar, we often come across Electronic & DJ events in the area and list them for you as we find out about them. Please verify the DJ, times and cover charges with the venue. Antidote - 6-9pm Lazy Diamond- 10pm-2am Check with the venue on tonight's djs and...
Blues with Mr Jimmy & Friends

August 3 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Blues with Mr Jimmy & Friends

The Joint Next Door Fairview
Brazilian Roda

August 3 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Brazilian Roda

Cellarest Beer Project
Music Mondays with host Ashley Heath

August 3 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Ashley Heath Mondays

Town Pump Tavern Black Mountain

Sept 28 w/sg Michael Dunham Check with the venue on Ashley's future guests.
Local Live with Jay Brown, Bebe Kern and Old Sap

August 3 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

White Horse Black Mountain
Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance

August 3 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

The Ivy Building at AB Tech

Free – $50
Monday Karaoke

August 3 @ 7:00 pm - 2:00 am

The Social East Asheville - 7-11pm Eda’a Hideaway Weaverville - 7-10pm 27 Club - 9pm-2am Fleetwood's - 9pm-12am Daytrip - 9pm - (verify with the venue) The Double Crown - Country Karaoke- 10pm-2am Be sure to check times and KJ with the venue.
Wonder Strut

August 3 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

5 Walnut Wine Bar
All Request Piano Show

August 3 @ 8:00 pm - 2:00 am All Request Piano Show

Off the Wagon

$
SUMO/Lung Burner/Weight Shift

August 3 @ 8:30 pm - 12:00 am

Static Age Records

$15
COMING Friday August 21 | Leftover Salmon Brew Ridge Jam w/sg Empire Strikes Brass & Coyote Rodeo plus Jon Stickley + Jonathan Scales

Featured August 4 COMING Friday August 21 | Leftover Salmon Brew Ridge Jam w/sg Empire Strikes Brass & Coyote Rodeo

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

Friday, August 21 • 4 PM - 11 PM | Event Details and Tickets Asheville ‘Brew Ridge Jam’ just popped!!! Welcome to the party Jon Stickley + Jonathan Scales Our annual Brew Ridge Jam returns to Asheville, NC on August 21st at French Broad River Brewery with special guests Empire Strikes Brass & Coyote Rodeo. Don't miss out on the free beer tasting and...
Tuesday Open Mics/Jams

August 4 @ 3:30 pm - 11:30 pm

Asheville Area

Irish Session @ Diatribe Brewing - 4-6pm Moderate Old Time Jam @ Cork & Keg - 5-6:30pm (1st & 3rd Tuesdays) Acoustic Jam @ Turgua Brewing Fairview - 5:30-7pm (1st Tuesday-Old Time, 2nd Tuesday-Irish Session, 3rd Tuesday-Americana, 4th Tuesday-Gypsy Jazz) Open Mic with Mike & Pat @ Sweeten Creek Brewing - 6-8:30pm Bluegrass Jam @...
Tuesday Karaoke

August 4 @ 5:00 pm - 1:00 am Tuesday Karaoke

Asheville Area

Sierra Nevada Mills River - 5-9pm (Oct 13) Wild Wing Cafe - 8-11pm
Asheville Community Hoop Jam

August 4 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Asheville Community Hoop Jam

Pritchard Park Downtown 67 Patton Avenue, Asheville, NC

Asheville Community Hoop and Flow Arts JAM 2026 This is the 20th year of the Hoop Jam in Pritchard Park! Tuesdays in July and August 2026 5:30-7:30pm
Black Mountain Bluegrass Jam “unplugged”

Featured August 4 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Black Mountain Bluegrass Jam “unplugged”

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

Pisgah Brewing's unplugged bluegrass jam is hosted on Tuesdays at 6pm in the taproom. Bring your instruments and join in. It'll be held on the patio on nicer days. All levels welcome. Founded in 2005, Pisgah is known for producing some of the most sought after craft ales in Western North Carolina. Pisgah Brewing Company...
Eddie Dewey & Ellie Schwarz

August 4 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Luella's Bar-B-Que North Asheville
Kate Leigh Bryant

August 4 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Village Pub Biltmore Village

Cactus Kate solo
Mountain Shag Club

August 4 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Mountain Shag Club

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

$7
Songwriter Circle w/ Sari Jordan

August 4 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

LEAF Global Arts 19 Eagle St, Asheville, NC
Mark Bumgarner

August 4 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Mark Bumgarner

Blue Mountain Pizza Weaverville
Tuesdays w/ Ashley Heath

August 4 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Tuesdays w/ Ashley Heath

The Bush Farmhouse Black Mountain
Bill Kirchen

August 4 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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

$$
Save Our Website to Your Home Screen 📲

August 4 @ 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...
Tuesday Weekly DJ Schedule

August 4 @ 7:00 pm - 2:00 am

Although we are primarily a Live Music Calendar, we often come across Electronic & DJ events in the area and list them for you as we find out about them. Please verify the DJ, times and cover charges with the venue. Potential New Boyfriend - 7-11pm Side B Bar Black Mountain - 7-11pm Third Room...
Hot Jazz w/ The John Henrys

August 4 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Hot Jazz w/ The John Henrys

5 Walnut Wine Bar
“Little Quinnsdays” w/ Quinn Sternberg’s Mind Beach

August 4 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm “Little Quinnsdays” w/ Quinn Sternberg’s Mind Beach

Town Pump Tavern Black Mountain
The Connect: Community Jam

August 4 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm The Connect: Community Jam

The One Stop 55 College Street, Asheville, NC

Introducing The Connect: a weekly community jam at The One Stop curated by Women to the Front on Tuesdays, 8-11pm. Asheville Music Hall The One Stop has a long history of being a place where musicians come together. The Connect is about continuing that spirit while helping create something new. This weekly jam aims to...

$
Obituary w/ Harsh Realm, Attera

August 4 @ 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm

Revival 66 Asheland Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

$$
Wednesday Open Mics/Jams

August 5 @ 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Asheville Area

Bluegrass/Old Time Jam @ Riverside Rhapsody Brewing - 5-8pm Irish Session @ White Horse Black Mountain - 5-7pm (2nd &4th Wednesdays) 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 White Horse Black Mountain - 7-9:30pm (2nd &...
Jack’s Old-Time Jam

Featured August 5 @ 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...
Patio Show: Rebekah Todd

August 5 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

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

$
Pickin’ In The Park

August 5 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Pickin’ In The Park

Pritchard Park Downtown 67 Patton Avenue, Asheville, NC

The beloved Pritchard Park Arts & Culture Series is back! We're kicking things off with a fan favorite—Pickin' in the Park! Join us every Wednesday from 5:30–7:30 PM, July through August, for free live music in the heart of Downtown Asheville.
Arbor Evenings 2026

August 5 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Arbor Evenings 2025

The North Carolina Arboretum

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! Arbor Evenings runs Wednesdays and Thursdays June 10 through September 18 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. There is no additional cost to attend ArborEvenings beyond our standard...
Well Crafted Music Series with Matt Smith

August 5 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Well Crafted Wednesday with Matt Smith

Highland Brewing

Oct 7- w/sg Pierce Edens Check with the venue for Matt's upcoming guest(s).
Guitar & Vocal Jazz w/ Linda Mitchell

August 5 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Guitar & Vocal Jazz w/ Linda Mitchell

The Bush Farmhouse Black Mountain

Most Wednesdays
Christa Candler

August 5 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Luella's Bar-B-Que North Asheville
Mills River Brewing Bluegrass Jam

August 5 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Bear Creek String Bandits Bluegrass Jam

Mills River Brewing Co. 336 Banner Farm Rd,, Mills River, NC
Country Line Dance Lessons and Dancing

August 5 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Country Line Dance Lessons and Dancing

Eda's Hide-a-Way Weaverville 1098 New Stock Rd, Weaverville, NC
Jam > Grass > Jam: The Saylor Brothers

Featured August 5 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Jam > Grass > Jam: The Saylor Brothers

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

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...

Free
Swing Asheville Dance and Lesson

August 5 @ 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm Swing Asheville Dance and Lesson

Banks Ave

We have moved our Wednesday night location to Banks Ave. Join us for our weekly dance series Wednesday night a A lesson is included with your $10 entry. ($5 for students with i.d.)

$10
Jazz Under the Willows w/ The Dan Keller Trio

August 5 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Jazz Night with Leo Johnson & Friends

Twin Willows Mars Hill
Jazz Showcase ft. PSH Trio

August 5 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

White Horse Black Mountain

$
The B’s Trio in The Great Hall

August 5 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm The B’s Trio in The Great Hall

The Omni Grove Park Inn
Meschiya Lake Trio

Featured August 5 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Hotel Eve Jazz 56 N Lexington Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

Meschiya Lake is a powerhouse vocalist and charismatic bandleader whose fearless voice bridges early-jazz tradition and modern spirit. Born in South Dakota and steeped in the rugged performance world of circus sideshows, Meschiya found her musical home in New Orleans, where she built a devoted following on Frenchmen Street and beyond. She’s dazzled audiences worldwide...
Mojo Mountain

August 5 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Mojo Mountain

Town Pump Tavern Black Mountain
Alien Music Club Trio (formerly My Magnificent Trio)

Featured August 5 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Alien Music Club Trio (formerly My Magnificent Trio)

5 Walnut Wine Bar

Alien Music Club Trio is a nerdy/sexy/eclectic/genre-bending group featuring James Kylen (drums/vocals), Chuck Lichtenberger (keys/vocals) and Jonathan Pearlman (guitar/vocals). All three contribute original material along with diverse covers by artists as The Beatles, Ozzy Osborne, Radiohead, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry and much more, with a generous dose of jazz standards by the likes of Miles...
Connor Koz’ Grass Underground

Featured August 5 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Connor Koz’ Grass Underground

One World Brewing Downtown 10 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC

Grass Underground: a weekly live music event celebrating and exploring the wide world of Bluegrass and its many influences in a unique basement setting right in the heart of downtown Asheville, NC! Hosted by Connor Koz (guitar, vocals for Coyote Rodeo), he brings a rotating cast of his many friends from all over the Grass...
Eli Kahn’s “Avant Garden” Improvisational Music Series

August 5 @ 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm Eli Kahn’s “Avant Garden” Improvisational Music Series

Water Street/Static Age Loft 116 North Lexington Avenue, Asheville, NC

August 2026