
Jazz Showcase
Downtown Thursday-night jazz fills Shamrock Irons with swinging live sets and a rotating roster of local players. Curated by Steven Alvarez, the showcase pairs intimate listening vibes with late-night hangout energy.
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High-energy soul and blues sets channeling Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, Al Green, Aretha Franklin, and James Brown. Seasoned Asheville and Atlanta players turn Shamrock Irons into a late-night, dance-ready singalong.
High-energy soul and blues sets channeling Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, Al Green, Aretha Franklin, and James Brown. Seasoned Asheville and Atlanta players turn Shamrock Irons into a late-night, dance-ready singalong.

Late-night jazz from the Brian Felix Trio with swinging grooves, nimble improvisation, and dynamic interplay. Set in an intimate listening-room style venue for a relaxed, cocktail-hour vibe and music-forward night out.

Late-night jazz from the Brian Felix Trio with swinging grooves, nimble improvisation, and dynamic interplay. Set in an intimate listening-room style venue for a relaxed, cocktail-hour vibe and music-forward night out.
Late-night jazz from the Brian Felix Trio with swinging grooves, nimble improvisation, and dynamic interplay. Set in an intimate listening-room style venue for a relaxed, cocktail-hour vibe and music-forward night out.

Late-night jazz in an intimate listening room, led by the Juca Camera Trio for a tight, improvisation-forward set. Expect swinging grooves, dynamic solos, and a bar-friendly club vibe in Black Mountain.

Late-night jazz in an intimate listening room, led by the Juca Camera Trio for a tight, improvisation-forward set. Expect swinging grooves, dynamic solos, and a bar-friendly club vibe in Black Mountain.
Late-night jazz in an intimate listening room, led by the Juca Camera Trio for a tight, improvisation-forward set. Expect swinging grooves, dynamic solos, and a bar-friendly club vibe in Black Mountain.

Old-time Appalachian fiddle and banjo tunes ripple through a lively English Irish pub while local WNC musicians trade melodies in an open jam. Settle in with dinner and a pint for a long-running weekly community hang.

Old-time Appalachian fiddle and banjo tunes ripple through a lively English Irish pub while local WNC musicians trade melodies in an open jam. Settle in with dinner and a pint for a long-running weekly community hang.
Old-time Appalachian fiddle and banjo tunes ripple through a lively English Irish pub while local WNC musicians trade melodies in an open jam. Settle in with dinner and a pint for a long-running weekly community hang.

Late-night Thursday residency with fresh weekly sets that remix classic favorites into new arrangements, plus occasional originals from a rotating Asheville lineup. Expect big, punchy “bring the BOOM” energy in a Haywood Rd brewpub with a $10 cover.

Late-night Thursday residency with fresh weekly sets that remix classic favorites into new arrangements, plus occasional originals from a rotating Asheville lineup. Expect big, punchy “bring the BOOM” energy in a Haywood Rd brewpub with a $10 cover.
Late-night Thursday residency with fresh weekly sets that remix classic favorites into new arrangements, plus occasional originals from a rotating Asheville lineup. Expect big, punchy “bring the BOOM” energy in a Haywood Rd brewpub with a $10 cover.

Late-night concert energy in a sleek hotel setting, tailored for a nightlife crowd. Expect a tight live set and a social, after-dark vibe in downtown Asheville.

Late-night concert energy in a sleek hotel setting, tailored for a nightlife crowd. Expect a tight live set and a social, after-dark vibe in downtown Asheville.
Late-night concert energy in a sleek hotel setting, tailored for a nightlife crowd. Expect a tight live set and a social, after-dark vibe in downtown Asheville.

Traditional Irish tunes and Celtic-leaning folk standards ring out in an intimate pub session led by musicians from across Western North Carolina and beyond. Expect lively reels, jigs, and a convivial, drop-in listening atmosphere.

Traditional Irish tunes and Celtic-leaning folk standards ring out in an intimate pub session led by musicians from across Western North Carolina and beyond. Expect lively reels, jigs, and a convivial, drop-in listening atmosphere.
Traditional Irish tunes and Celtic-leaning folk standards ring out in an intimate pub session led by musicians from across Western North Carolina and beyond. Expect lively reels, jigs, and a convivial, drop-in listening atmosphere.

Traditional Irish and Celtic pub session fills the stage with fiddles, whistles, and guitars as local WNC players trade tunes into the evening. Lively English Irish tavern vibe pairs well with a pint or afternoon Irish coffee downtown.

Traditional Irish and Celtic pub session fills the stage with fiddles, whistles, and guitars as local WNC players trade tunes into the evening. Lively English Irish tavern vibe pairs well with a pint or afternoon Irish coffee downtown.
Traditional Irish and Celtic pub session fills the stage with fiddles, whistles, and guitars as local WNC players trade tunes into the evening. Lively English Irish tavern vibe pairs well with a pint or afternoon Irish coffee downtown.

A weekly downtown funk party kicks off with DJ Lil' Meow Meow spinning at 7:30, then a house band hits around 8 with rotating special guests. Suggested $10 door donation supports local musicians and Asheville’s live music scene.

A weekly downtown funk party kicks off with DJ Lil' Meow Meow spinning at 7:30, then a house band hits around 8 with rotating special guests. Suggested $10 door donation supports local musicians and Asheville’s live music scene.
A weekly downtown funk party kicks off with DJ Lil' Meow Meow spinning at 7:30, then a house band hits around 8 with rotating special guests. Suggested $10 door donation supports local musicians and Asheville’s live music scene.

Midday jazz sets pair with a relaxed brunch spread and fresh brewery pours in a casual brewpub setting. Expect smooth swing and improvisation that fits an easygoing afternoon hangout with friends.

Midday jazz sets pair with a relaxed brunch spread and fresh brewery pours in a casual brewpub setting. Expect smooth swing and improvisation that fits an easygoing afternoon hangout with friends.
Midday jazz sets pair with a relaxed brunch spread and fresh brewery pours in a casual brewpub setting. Expect smooth swing and improvisation that fits an easygoing afternoon hangout with friends.

Late-night Saturday sets in a smoky barbecue bar setting, pairing drinks and a casual crowd with amplified tunes. A nightlife-friendly hangout vibe for unwinding after dinner.

Late-night Saturday sets in a smoky barbecue bar setting, pairing drinks and a casual crowd with amplified tunes. A nightlife-friendly hangout vibe for unwinding after dinner.
Late-night Saturday sets in a smoky barbecue bar setting, pairing drinks and a casual crowd with amplified tunes. A nightlife-friendly hangout vibe for unwinding after dinner.

Big band jazz night with the Asheville Jazz Orchestra delivering punchy brass sections, swinging rhythm, and classic orchestral charts in an intimate listening room. A late-night set that fits both seated listening and dance floor energy.

Big band jazz night with the Asheville Jazz Orchestra delivering punchy brass sections, swinging rhythm, and classic orchestral charts in an intimate listening room. A late-night set that fits both seated listening and dance floor energy.
Big band jazz night with the Asheville Jazz Orchestra delivering punchy brass sections, swinging rhythm, and classic orchestral charts in an intimate listening room. A late-night set that fits both seated listening and dance floor energy.

Local singer songwriter performance in a cozy downtown Asheville brewpub, pairing laid back vocals and guitar with craft beer pours. An easygoing late night hang suited for casual listening and bar crowd energy.

Local singer songwriter performance in a cozy downtown Asheville brewpub, pairing laid back vocals and guitar with craft beer pours. An easygoing late night hang suited for casual listening and bar crowd energy.
Local singer songwriter performance in a cozy downtown Asheville brewpub, pairing laid back vocals and guitar with craft beer pours. An easygoing late night hang suited for casual listening and bar crowd energy.

Up-tempo swing and groove-driven jazz from a dancer-trombonist–led quintet, built for social dancing. Start with a 7 PM swing lesson, then hit the floor for live music from 8–10 PM in a bar setting.

Up-tempo swing and groove-driven jazz from a dancer-trombonist–led quintet, built for social dancing. Start with a 7 PM swing lesson, then hit the floor for live music from 8–10 PM in a bar setting.
Up-tempo swing and groove-driven jazz from a dancer-trombonist–led quintet, built for social dancing. Start with a 7 PM swing lesson, then hit the floor for live music from 8–10 PM in a bar setting.

Late-night jazz in an intimate listening room with a tight trio sound built around swinging grooves and improvised solos. Ideal for a relaxed, cocktail-hour vibe that drifts into a lively weekend set.

Late-night jazz in an intimate listening room with a tight trio sound built around swinging grooves and improvised solos. Ideal for a relaxed, cocktail-hour vibe that drifts into a lively weekend set.
Late-night jazz in an intimate listening room with a tight trio sound built around swinging grooves and improvised solos. Ideal for a relaxed, cocktail-hour vibe that drifts into a lively weekend set.
Swing jazz grooves and toe-tapping rhythms fill an intimate wine lounge for a late-night set. Expect a relaxed downtown vibe with polished pours and danceable tunes into the evening.
Swing jazz grooves and toe-tapping rhythms fill an intimate wine lounge for a late-night set. Expect a relaxed downtown vibe with polished pours and danceable tunes into the evening.
Swing jazz grooves and toe-tapping rhythms fill an intimate wine lounge for a late-night set. Expect a relaxed downtown vibe with polished pours and danceable tunes into the evening.

Late-night band set in a classic Asheville music hall with a pub backdrop, built for dancing, drinks, and high-energy crowd vibes. Expect an intimate room feel with full-stage sound and a social bar scene.

Late-night band set in a classic Asheville music hall with a pub backdrop, built for dancing, drinks, and high-energy crowd vibes. Expect an intimate room feel with full-stage sound and a social bar scene.
Late-night band set in a classic Asheville music hall with a pub backdrop, built for dancing, drinks, and high-energy crowd vibes. Expect an intimate room feel with full-stage sound and a social bar scene.

A relaxed downtown brewery hang where local performers rotate through short sets and first-timers can take the stage. Sip craft beer in an easygoing room built for cheering on Asheville talent.

A relaxed downtown brewery hang where local performers rotate through short sets and first-timers can take the stage. Sip craft beer in an easygoing room built for cheering on Asheville talent.
A relaxed downtown brewery hang where local performers rotate through short sets and first-timers can take the stage. Sip craft beer in an easygoing room built for cheering on Asheville talent.

An early-evening downtown open mic in a brewery taproom with a hosted, sign-up format. Names go on the list at 6:30 PM, then the mic opens at 7:30 PM for rotating local performers.

An early-evening downtown open mic in a brewery taproom with a hosted, sign-up format. Names go on the list at 6:30 PM, then the mic opens at 7:30 PM for rotating local performers.
An early-evening downtown open mic in a brewery taproom with a hosted, sign-up format. Names go on the list at 6:30 PM, then the mic opens at 7:30 PM for rotating local performers.

An intimate late-night set of jazz vocals with a cabaret-leaning feel inside the Asheville Art Museum’s gallery setting. Expect a polished performance atmosphere that blends live sound with after-hours art viewing.

An intimate late-night set of jazz vocals with a cabaret-leaning feel inside the Asheville Art Museum’s gallery setting. Expect a polished performance atmosphere that blends live sound with after-hours art viewing.
An intimate late-night set of jazz vocals with a cabaret-leaning feel inside the Asheville Art Museum’s gallery setting. Expect a polished performance atmosphere that blends live sound with after-hours art viewing.