
Asheville Jazz Orchestra
Big band jazz fills an all ages seated room with swinging classics from Count Basie and Duke Ellington, plus high energy Buddy Rich charts and modern favorites. Expect a laid back Sunday matinee groove with serious soul alongside a local brew.
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Award-winning blues rock and soul grooves from a Vermont-born quintet, sometimes swelling into a horn-driven octet, with loud original songs and classic American resonance. Late-night patio set with limited first-come seating and an all-ages crowd.

Award-winning blues rock and soul grooves from a Vermont-born quintet, sometimes swelling into a horn-driven octet, with loud original songs and classic American resonance. Late-night patio set with limited first-come seating and an all-ages crowd.
Award-winning blues rock and soul grooves from a Vermont-born quintet, sometimes swelling into a horn-driven octet, with loud original songs and classic American resonance. Late-night patio set with limited first-come seating and an all-ages crowd.

Eclectic American roots rock with a deep Southern groove, blending road-worn songwriting and band-driven dynamics from a long-running lifer in the genre. All-ages, seated room with limited premium seating and an 8 pm start.

Eclectic American roots rock with a deep Southern groove, blending road-worn songwriting and band-driven dynamics from a long-running lifer in the genre. All-ages, seated room with limited premium seating and an 8 pm start.
Eclectic American roots rock with a deep Southern groove, blending road-worn songwriting and band-driven dynamics from a long-running lifer in the genre. All-ages, seated room with limited premium seating and an 8 pm start.

Sunday afternoon reggae grooves from an 8 member Mountain Reggae band fill a laid back brewery taproom. Sip fresh beer, sway and dance with a friendly crowd, and keep it easy for a family friendly weekend wind down.

Sunday afternoon reggae grooves from an 8 member Mountain Reggae band fill a laid back brewery taproom. Sip fresh beer, sway and dance with a friendly crowd, and keep it easy for a family friendly weekend wind down.
Sunday afternoon reggae grooves from an 8 member Mountain Reggae band fill a laid back brewery taproom. Sip fresh beer, sway and dance with a friendly crowd, and keep it easy for a family friendly weekend wind down.

Weekend taproom brunch with a jazz fusion trio playing originals and zesty covers; free weekly, guests enjoy an extra-special brunch menu, craft beer, mimosas and beer mimosas in a family and pet friendly setting.

Weekend taproom brunch with a jazz fusion trio playing originals and zesty covers; free weekly, guests enjoy an extra-special brunch menu, craft beer, mimosas and beer mimosas in a family and pet friendly setting.
Weekend taproom brunch with a jazz fusion trio playing originals and zesty covers; free weekly, guests enjoy an extra-special brunch menu, craft beer, mimosas and beer mimosas in a family and pet friendly setting.
Speakeasy style jazz showcase spotlighting Asheville Music School vocal students backed by a live jazz band. Expect classic standards, polished stagecraft, and an intimate cocktail lounge atmosphere.
Speakeasy style jazz showcase spotlighting Asheville Music School vocal students backed by a live jazz band. Expect classic standards, polished stagecraft, and an intimate cocktail lounge atmosphere.
Speakeasy style jazz showcase spotlighting Asheville Music School vocal students backed by a live jazz band. Expect classic standards, polished stagecraft, and an intimate cocktail lounge atmosphere.

Student rock bands take the stage with a high-energy showcase spanning blues, classic rock, hard rock, punk, surf, and americana. All-ages concert with first-come limited seating plus standing room in a local Asheville venue.

Student rock bands take the stage with a high-energy showcase spanning blues, classic rock, hard rock, punk, surf, and americana. All-ages concert with first-come limited seating plus standing room in a local Asheville venue.
Student rock bands take the stage with a high-energy showcase spanning blues, classic rock, hard rock, punk, surf, and americana. All-ages concert with first-come limited seating plus standing room in a local Asheville venue.

Sunday afternoon reggae grooves from an 8 member Mountain Reggae band create an easygoing, dance friendly hang with a community feel. Sip fresh beer at the brewery while kids and adults relax from 3–6 pm.

Sunday afternoon reggae grooves from an 8 member Mountain Reggae band create an easygoing, dance friendly hang with a community feel. Sip fresh beer at the brewery while kids and adults relax from 3–6 pm.
Sunday afternoon reggae grooves from an 8 member Mountain Reggae band create an easygoing, dance friendly hang with a community feel. Sip fresh beer at the brewery while kids and adults relax from 3–6 pm.
A vibrant jazz and soul concert series celebrating Asheville’s cultural legacy with groove-forward live sets inside the historic YMI Cultural Center. Expect rhythm-rich performances and a community-centered night in the heart of downtown.
A vibrant jazz and soul concert series celebrating Asheville’s cultural legacy with groove-forward live sets inside the historic YMI Cultural Center. Expect rhythm-rich performances and a community-centered night in the heart of downtown.
A vibrant jazz and soul concert series celebrating Asheville’s cultural legacy with groove-forward live sets inside the historic YMI Cultural Center. Expect rhythm-rich performances and a community-centered night in the heart of downtown.

Old-time hot jazz in the spirit of early swing, led by a rotating cast of Asheville veterans from the past 25 years. Expect tight ensemble playing and late-night jazz club atmosphere downtown.

Old-time hot jazz in the spirit of early swing, led by a rotating cast of Asheville veterans from the past 25 years. Expect tight ensemble playing and late-night jazz club atmosphere downtown.
Old-time hot jazz in the spirit of early swing, led by a rotating cast of Asheville veterans from the past 25 years. Expect tight ensemble playing and late-night jazz club atmosphere downtown.

Beginner-friendly swing dance night with an early lesson, then a DJ-led social floor for Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, Charleston, and Balboa. Late-night energy shifts after 10pm into blues and West Coast swing; no partner needed, ages 12+.

Beginner-friendly swing dance night with an early lesson, then a DJ-led social floor for Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, Charleston, and Balboa. Late-night energy shifts after 10pm into blues and West Coast swing; no partner needed, ages 12+.
Beginner-friendly swing dance night with an early lesson, then a DJ-led social floor for Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, Charleston, and Balboa. Late-night energy shifts after 10pm into blues and West Coast swing; no partner needed, ages 12+.

Sun-soaked Sunday afternoon reggae from an 8-piece Mountain Reggae band, turning the brewery into a laid-back dance spot. Cold craft beer, friendly crowd energy, and a family-friendly vibe from 3–6pm.

Sun-soaked Sunday afternoon reggae from an 8-piece Mountain Reggae band, turning the brewery into a laid-back dance spot. Cold craft beer, friendly crowd energy, and a family-friendly vibe from 3–6pm.
Sun-soaked Sunday afternoon reggae from an 8-piece Mountain Reggae band, turning the brewery into a laid-back dance spot. Cold craft beer, friendly crowd energy, and a family-friendly vibe from 3–6pm.

Late-night tunes in a cozy bar lounge setting, ideal for a casual hangout with drinks and a lively crowd. Set at a local Asheville spot geared toward weekend nightlife energy.

Late-night tunes in a cozy bar lounge setting, ideal for a casual hangout with drinks and a lively crowd. Set at a local Asheville spot geared toward weekend nightlife energy.
Late-night tunes in a cozy bar lounge setting, ideal for a casual hangout with drinks and a lively crowd. Set at a local Asheville spot geared toward weekend nightlife energy.
A high-energy anniversary set celebrating the Platinum-era album "Hot," blending horn-driven swing, jazz, and Delta blues with vintage Americana flair. All-ages, standing-room crowd vibes built for dancing and big singalong moments.
A high-energy anniversary set celebrating the Platinum-era album "Hot," blending horn-driven swing, jazz, and Delta blues with vintage Americana flair. All-ages, standing-room crowd vibes built for dancing and big singalong moments.
A high-energy anniversary set celebrating the Platinum-era album "Hot," blending horn-driven swing, jazz, and Delta blues with vintage Americana flair. All-ages, standing-room crowd vibes built for dancing and big singalong moments.

Spring showcase of youthful classical ensembles, from intimate overture and divertimento strings and flute choir to full youth philharmonic and percussion ensembles, family friendly and general admission with free entry for attendees under 18.

Spring showcase of youthful classical ensembles, from intimate overture and divertimento strings and flute choir to full youth philharmonic and percussion ensembles, family friendly and general admission with free entry for attendees under 18.
Spring showcase of youthful classical ensembles, from intimate overture and divertimento strings and flute choir to full youth philharmonic and percussion ensembles, family friendly and general admission with free entry for attendees under 18.
A high-energy, genre-blending performance from the New Orleans collective behind The Last Balloon, balancing playful exuberance with raw emotional storytelling. Expect a celebratory, standing-room crowd vibe with themes of resilience and self-realization.
A high-energy, genre-blending performance from the New Orleans collective behind The Last Balloon, balancing playful exuberance with raw emotional storytelling. Expect a celebratory, standing-room crowd vibe with themes of resilience and self-realization.
A high-energy, genre-blending performance from the New Orleans collective behind The Last Balloon, balancing playful exuberance with raw emotional storytelling. Expect a celebratory, standing-room crowd vibe with themes of resilience and self-realization.

Grammy-nominated bluegrass string-band set with tight harmonies, virtuosic picking, and modern roots energy that pushes the genre forward. All-ages, seated concert with a limited number of premium seating tickets available.

Grammy-nominated bluegrass string-band set with tight harmonies, virtuosic picking, and modern roots energy that pushes the genre forward. All-ages, seated concert with a limited number of premium seating tickets available.
Grammy-nominated bluegrass string-band set with tight harmonies, virtuosic picking, and modern roots energy that pushes the genre forward. All-ages, seated concert with a limited number of premium seating tickets available.
Jaw-dropping chops and delicate steel pan soundscapes from an instrumental trio—electric bass, drums, and reverberant steel pans—alternately erupt into virtuosic grooves and hushed, breath-holding moments of experimental fusion.
Jaw-dropping chops and delicate steel pan soundscapes from an instrumental trio—electric bass, drums, and reverberant steel pans—alternately erupt into virtuosic grooves and hushed, breath-holding moments of experimental fusion.
Jaw-dropping chops and delicate steel pan soundscapes from an instrumental trio—electric bass, drums, and reverberant steel pans—alternately erupt into virtuosic grooves and hushed, breath-holding moments of experimental fusion.

An after-dark set at a boutique hotel hangout, pairing a lively band vibe with cocktails and a social lobby bar atmosphere. Ideal for travelers and locals looking for an easy, upbeat night out downtown.

An after-dark set at a boutique hotel hangout, pairing a lively band vibe with cocktails and a social lobby bar atmosphere. Ideal for travelers and locals looking for an easy, upbeat night out downtown.
An after-dark set at a boutique hotel hangout, pairing a lively band vibe with cocktails and a social lobby bar atmosphere. Ideal for travelers and locals looking for an easy, upbeat night out downtown.

Lively cello ensemble performances by local youth musicians in a casual craft-ginger-beer taproom setting. Expect a family-friendly early-evening set with playful classical-to-pop energy and community cheers.

Lively cello ensemble performances by local youth musicians in a casual craft-ginger-beer taproom setting. Expect a family-friendly early-evening set with playful classical-to-pop energy and community cheers.
Lively cello ensemble performances by local youth musicians in a casual craft-ginger-beer taproom setting. Expect a family-friendly early-evening set with playful classical-to-pop energy and community cheers.

A late-night band set in a cozy downtown brewery taproom, built for beer-in-hand listening and a lively bar crowd. Expect an intimate room vibe with close-up musicianship and social energy.

A late-night band set in a cozy downtown brewery taproom, built for beer-in-hand listening and a lively bar crowd. Expect an intimate room vibe with close-up musicianship and social energy.
A late-night band set in a cozy downtown brewery taproom, built for beer-in-hand listening and a lively bar crowd. Expect an intimate room vibe with close-up musicianship and social energy.