Peter Townsend is a road-tested guitarist, mandolin player, and solo musician blending Americana, bluegrass, and rock ’n’ roll into a dynamic, roots-driven sound. Originally from Wisconsin, he began his musical journey in Alaska in the late ’90s with The Photonz, a jam band known for its energetic mix of bluegrass and rock. Now performing with...
Sierra Nevada Mills River - 5-9pm (Sept 22) Wild Wing Cafe - 8-11pm
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...
Pull up a chair, tap your toes, and soak in the sounds of the mountains! Our Mountain Music Festival brings together the best in bluegrass, gospel, cloggers, and traditional music you love. Don’t miss this celebration! Plan your visit to the NC Mountain State Fair Event Details and Tickets
Sanders, Boyd, Page & Hall distill the pure essence of improvisational expression, converging as alchemists of sound, transmuting musical elements into their most essential forms. This quartet embodies the philosophical concept of quintessence—the fifth element beyond earth, air, fire, and water—representing the fundamental substance from which all musical reality springs. Their original compositions crystallize the...
Clouds of Delusion is an Asheville based Grateful Dead tribute band consisting of high level jazz trained musicians. The core members of Clouds include Ryan Ptasnik on percussion, Garrett Andrews and Luke Shriver on guitar and vocals, and Jackson Chisholm on bass and vocals, plus joined by special guests throughout the residency. They are heavily...
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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...
Introducing The Connect: a weekly community jam at The One Stop curated by Women to the Front on Tuesdays, 8-11pm. We're thrilled to kick off this new jam on August 4 with Melissa McKinney Friends! Asheville Music Hall The One Stop has a long history of being a place where musicians come together. The Connect...
Friday, September 18th at 9:00 PM ET | $10.00 tickets, $12.00 at the door Event Details and Tickets Krispee Biscuits is an eclectic electronic duo fresh out of Wilmington, North Carolina. Equipped with a classically trained violinist and a future-funk bred DJ maestro, the two cultivate a sound rarely heard in any sector of the musical...
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w/ Mike Holstein and Danny Iannucci
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 &...
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...
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...
9/16- The Carpenter Ants 9/23- Amanda Anne Platt and The Honeycutters 9/30- Datrian Johnson w Duane Simpson, Tony Black and Mike Rhodes Check with the venue for Matt's upcoming guest(s).
Most Wednesdays
Your favorite Jazz night in Asheville continues through September & October! With delicious drink specials and fabulous riffs from Danny Iannucci & Friends, Wednesday nights are booked! Join us from 6-8p to enjoy the rotating jazz trio & 1/2 Off Wine, $10 Specialty Martinis, and $4 Select Craft Drafts. Free to attend and all ages...
Pull up a chair, tap your toes, and soak in the sounds of the mountains! Our Mountain Music Festival brings together the best in bluegrass, gospel, cloggers, and traditional music you love. Don’t miss this celebration! Plan your visit to the NC Mountain State Fair Event Details and Tickets
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...
The Queen Sessions at Hotel Eve | A celebration of the legendary women who shaped jazz. Hotel Eve proudly presents The Queen Sessions, a concert series curated by Melissa McKinney, honoring the iconic voices that defined generations of jazz. Each Wednesday evening features a rotating lineup of Asheville's premier vocalists, each bringing their own style,...
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...
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...
Although we are primarily a Live Music Calendar, we often come across Electronic & DJ events in the area and list them as we find out about them. Please verify the DJ, times and cover charges with the venue. Q-Hall Women's Sports Bar Grand Opening - 8pm-12am Check with the venue on DJs...
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. One World Brewing West - 8pm-12am (Latin dance) Fleetwoods - 8pm-12am The One Stop...
Peri Social House Black Mountain - 7-9pm (August 5) LA Pizza Party - 7:30-11:30pm The Social East Asheville - 8-11pm OHenrys - 8-11:30pm DayTrip - 9-11:30pm Fleetwoods PSK Karaoke - 9pm-12am (August 12) Crowbar Downtown - 9pm-1am The Lazy Diamond - 10pm-2am The Odd - 9pm-1am (exclude 6/24) Please verify times and KJ with...
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...
Saturday, September 19th at 9:00 PM ET | $10.00 tickets, $12.00 at the door Event Details and Tickets Humble is a brand new trio playing funky roots music with songs that run deep like the rivers flowing through the band's native West Virginia. Drummer Brian Gorby and guitarist Matt Heusel met as members of Humble Sacrifice...
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Wednesday, September 23 | 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM | Amphitheater Stage | From $36.92 Event Details and Tickets Country singer-songwriter Morgan Wade has built a growing fan base through her raw lyrics, distinctive voice, and deeply personal music. In recent years, she has also made headlines for her high-profile friendships, fitness journey, and candid discussions about...
Saturday, September 19, 2026 7:30 PM | Doors Open: 6:00 PM | Outdoor Stage | $36.15 adv. Event Details and Tickets After spearheading the alt-country movement with Uncle Tupelo, Jay Farrar pursued his vision with Son Volt, who recorded three landmark albums in the ’90s before the groundbreaking artist put the band on extended...
It's that time of year again! Live at Lunch is back this Thursday with the Xtet exploring the music of John Coltrane! Noon, Reed Plaza–don't miss it! Please join the music department for a fantastic afternoon of music.
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. Asheville Art Museum - 5-9pm Haiku AVL - 5:30-9pm Check with the venue on...
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...
Most Thursdays!