Led by Asheville’s notable drummer Micah Thomas, this Asheville Quintet features Zach Page on bass, Derrick Gardner on piano, Tyler Kittle on sax, and Cara Morgan on vocals. A modern jazz night built for listening -- and marking Micah’s birthday. $10 at the door (all ticket proceeds are 100% passed to the band, backed by...
Joe Enright is one of Asheville’s most in-demand drummers, known for lighting up the stage with high-energy, deeply transformative performances. On Friday the 13th, he brings his own ensemble to the stage for a show not to be missed. Joe Enright’s Crunch Time will dig into original compositions from every member of the band, alongside...
Enjoy an evening of mesmerizing melodies inspired by the mystical moonlight. Discover "What a Little Moonlight Can Do" as you experience some of the most beautiful selections from The Great American Songbook. This evening's performance will include Moonlight in Vermont, Moon River, and The Nearness of You. Join third-generation jazz musician, Bronwyn Cronin, as she...
Danny Iannucci is a professional bassist known for his deep groove, sharp instincts, and genre-bending versatility. Equally at home on upright and electric bass, he brings a bold musical voice to every stage he steps on. Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Danny earned his Bachelor’s degree in Music from Western Carolina University in 2010, laying...
The Ben Colvin Quartet brings a dynamic mix of groove-driven music to the stage, featuring special guests and creative surprises in the second set of the evening. Drawing from ’60s-era soul jazz, Afro-Cuban rhythms, and contemporary fusion and funk, each performance is rooted in deep pocket and spirited improvisation. Led by longtime Asheville saxophonist Ben...
Mind Beach is the newest project led by Asheville bassist and composer Quinn Sternberg. The band is quickly gaining a following throughout the Carolinas for both their daring improvised forays and their commitment to song craft. Mind Beach is constantly evolving and adding new repertoire while also performing music from Sternberg’s five studio albums. The...
Jazz Bassoonist Michael Rabinowitz has built his career in the NYC area over the past four decades. He is sought out throughout the world as one of the few who can improvise convincingly on this instrument which is rarely heard outside classical configurations. Michael is a founding member of The Charles Mingus Orchestra which appeared...
Celebrated bassist and composer Steve LaSpina has been a vital presence on the New York and international jazz scene for more than four decades — and this special appearance marks his 72nd birthday. A longtime collaborator with legends including Stan Getz, Benny Carter, Phil Woods, Joe Williams, Clark Terry, Chet Baker, Randy Brecker, Pat Martino,...
The Dreamboats are a piano-led jazz trio featuring Taylor Pierson, Mattick Frick, and Craig Kellberg — longtime collaborators who spent years performing together in Drayton and the Dreamboats. Stripped down to trio form, they lean into the trust and intuition built over countless sets, exploring the kind of musical freedom that comes from deep familiarity...
The Bob Songster NC Roots Quartet pays homage to the great lineage of jazz musicians with North Carolina roots - artists whose innovations shaped the sound of American music. This performance features the timeless work of Billy Strayhorn, celebrating his elegant melodies, bittersweet tone and “lush” sense of harmony. Strayhorn's first exposure to the piano...
Adam Rose draws on a diverse background in jazz, classical, indie-rock and Americana genres. He learned to play jazz at the Philadelphia Clef Club, then worked as a producer and film composer in NYC before moving to Durham NC. There he continued his studies as a graduate assistant in composition and arranging. Since moving to...
$10-$15 at the door (all ticket proceeds are 100% passed to the band, backed by a living wage guarantee from Hotel Eve) *Reserve a table in advance, or join us impromptu the night of the show. Reservations/advance tickets are recommended for preferred seating, but not required. Tickets are available at the door on a...