
Jazz & Soul Sessions with Kelle Jolly & The Will Boyd Project
Concert series at YMI Cultural Center featuring nationally acclaimed artists Kelle Jolly and Will Boyd leading a dynamic five-member jazz and soul house band that celebrates the historic YMI legacy. Community-focused live music series welcoming local audiences and visitors.
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Sultry jazz and deep soul grooves anchored by expressive vocals and a warm rhythm section, offering an intimate late evening concert atmosphere that invites both seated listening and relaxed social dancing in a historic space.

Sultry jazz and deep soul grooves anchored by expressive vocals and a warm rhythm section, offering an intimate late evening concert atmosphere that invites both seated listening and relaxed social dancing in a historic space.
Sultry jazz and deep soul grooves anchored by expressive vocals and a warm rhythm section, offering an intimate late evening concert atmosphere that invites both seated listening and relaxed social dancing in a historic space.

Warm, intimate jazz and soul sets led by husband and wife vocalists Kelle Jolly and the Will Boyd Project, backed by a tight band in the historic YMI Cultural Center; recurring 4th Friday/Saturday ticketed residency.

Warm, intimate jazz and soul sets led by husband and wife vocalists Kelle Jolly and the Will Boyd Project, backed by a tight band in the historic YMI Cultural Center; recurring 4th Friday/Saturday ticketed residency.
Warm, intimate jazz and soul sets led by husband and wife vocalists Kelle Jolly and the Will Boyd Project, backed by a tight band in the historic YMI Cultural Center; recurring 4th Friday/Saturday ticketed residency.

Rotating sets from Asheville’s finest local talent deliver great energy and intimate jams, perfect for kicking back and listening in a low key hotel bar atmosphere.

Rotating sets from Asheville’s finest local talent deliver great energy and intimate jams, perfect for kicking back and listening in a low key hotel bar atmosphere.
Rotating sets from Asheville’s finest local talent deliver great energy and intimate jams, perfect for kicking back and listening in a low key hotel bar atmosphere.
Afternoon big band matinee of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, and Buddy Rich charts, blending classic swing with high energy modern arrangements; all ages seated show with local brews, laid-back vibe, and soulful groove.
Afternoon big band matinee of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, and Buddy Rich charts, blending classic swing with high energy modern arrangements; all ages seated show with local brews, laid-back vibe, and soulful groove.
Afternoon big band matinee of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, and Buddy Rich charts, blending classic swing with high energy modern arrangements; all ages seated show with local brews, laid-back vibe, and soulful groove.

Long running pub sessions of Irish and Celtic reels, jigs, fiddles, tin whistle, and bodhrán led by local WNC musicians; participatory afternoon jam on Jack Of The Wood's stage with pints and Irish coffee.

Long running pub sessions of Irish and Celtic reels, jigs, fiddles, tin whistle, and bodhrán led by local WNC musicians; participatory afternoon jam on Jack Of The Wood's stage with pints and Irish coffee.
Long running pub sessions of Irish and Celtic reels, jigs, fiddles, tin whistle, and bodhrán led by local WNC musicians; participatory afternoon jam on Jack Of The Wood's stage with pints and Irish coffee.

First Friday gallery night at Resurrection Studios Collective featuring monthly curated exhibitions of over 50 local artists with rotating walls, live music, an open bar, and a monthly artist activation. Geared toward local art lovers and nightlife audiences.

First Friday gallery night at Resurrection Studios Collective featuring monthly curated exhibitions of over 50 local artists with rotating walls, live music, an open bar, and a monthly artist activation. Geared toward local art lovers and nightlife audiences.
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Female centric swing ensemble delivers funk-a-licious grooves and captivating vocals in an intimate fellowship hall; upbeat, danceable arrangements blend classic swing with modern funk for a community centered evening in Hendersonville.
Female centric swing ensemble delivers funk-a-licious grooves and captivating vocals in an intimate fellowship hall; upbeat, danceable arrangements blend classic swing with modern funk for a community centered evening in Hendersonville.
Female centric swing ensemble delivers funk-a-licious grooves and captivating vocals in an intimate fellowship hall; upbeat, danceable arrangements blend classic swing with modern funk for a community centered evening in Hendersonville.
Eclectic open mic night blending live acoustic and electric sets, stand up comedy, and spoken word poetry in a warm community showcase with open signups and laid back, celebratory vibes.
Eclectic open mic night blending live acoustic and electric sets, stand up comedy, and spoken word poetry in a warm community showcase with open signups and laid back, celebratory vibes.
Eclectic open mic night blending live acoustic and electric sets, stand up comedy, and spoken word poetry in a warm community showcase with open signups and laid back, celebratory vibes.
Three generations of tight harmony bluegrass, banjo, fiddle, guitar and upright bass in an intimate Black Mountain Center for the Arts performance, bringing traditional mountain tunes and family rooted storytelling to a community audience.
Three generations of tight harmony bluegrass, banjo, fiddle, guitar and upright bass in an intimate Black Mountain Center for the Arts performance, bringing traditional mountain tunes and family rooted storytelling to a community audience.
Three generations of tight harmony bluegrass, banjo, fiddle, guitar and upright bass in an intimate Black Mountain Center for the Arts performance, bringing traditional mountain tunes and family rooted storytelling to a community audience.

High-energy swing night with big band jazz from Queen Bee and The Honey Lovers, inviting dancers onto the floor for classic partner steps and lively social mixing. A community-friendly evening in a spacious gymnasium setting.

High-energy swing night with big band jazz from Queen Bee and The Honey Lovers, inviting dancers onto the floor for classic partner steps and lively social mixing. A community-friendly evening in a spacious gymnasium setting.
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Rowdy, intimate pub session of fiddles, tin whistle, guitar, and bodhrán with lively reels, jigs, and slow airs; musicians from across WNC gather for participatory traditional Irish tunes and communal sing-alongs.

Rowdy, intimate pub session of fiddles, tin whistle, guitar, and bodhrán with lively reels, jigs, and slow airs; musicians from across WNC gather for participatory traditional Irish tunes and communal sing-alongs.
Rowdy, intimate pub session of fiddles, tin whistle, guitar, and bodhrán with lively reels, jigs, and slow airs; musicians from across WNC gather for participatory traditional Irish tunes and communal sing-alongs.

High-energy band set in a stylish hotel lounge setting, geared for a late-night crowd. Expect upbeat crowd-pleasers and a casual hangout vibe at The Radical Asheville.

High-energy band set in a stylish hotel lounge setting, geared for a late-night crowd. Expect upbeat crowd-pleasers and a casual hangout vibe at The Radical Asheville.
High-energy band set in a stylish hotel lounge setting, geared for a late-night crowd. Expect upbeat crowd-pleasers and a casual hangout vibe at The Radical Asheville.

Two hour place based writing walk through Asheville's historic Black cultural district focused on storytelling and creative placemaking, moving less than a mile with guided prompts, cafe stops, and community writing sessions.

Two hour place based writing walk through Asheville's historic Black cultural district focused on storytelling and creative placemaking, moving less than a mile with guided prompts, cafe stops, and community writing sessions.
Two hour place based writing walk through Asheville's historic Black cultural district focused on storytelling and creative placemaking, moving less than a mile with guided prompts, cafe stops, and community writing sessions.

A community festival centered on love, joy, and playful connection with activities that encourage mingling and shared experiences. Expect an upbeat, inclusive atmosphere geared toward locals and visitors alike.

A community festival centered on love, joy, and playful connection with activities that encourage mingling and shared experiences. Expect an upbeat, inclusive atmosphere geared toward locals and visitors alike.
A community festival centered on love, joy, and playful connection with activities that encourage mingling and shared experiences. Expect an upbeat, inclusive atmosphere geared toward locals and visitors alike.

Community-centered literary discussions dive into Black voices, histories, and futures across the African Diaspora, with guided conversation led by Alexandria Ravenel and Buncombe County Public Libraries emphasizing historical and contemporary perspectives.

Community-centered literary discussions dive into Black voices, histories, and futures across the African Diaspora, with guided conversation led by Alexandria Ravenel and Buncombe County Public Libraries emphasizing historical and contemporary perspectives.
Community-centered literary discussions dive into Black voices, histories, and futures across the African Diaspora, with guided conversation led by Alexandria Ravenel and Buncombe County Public Libraries emphasizing historical and contemporary perspectives.

Downtown fills with roaming street performers and pop up sets, blending music, juggling, and interactive acts in a festival atmosphere. A walkable, all ages celebration of Asheville busking culture and community energy.

Downtown fills with roaming street performers and pop up sets, blending music, juggling, and interactive acts in a festival atmosphere. A walkable, all ages celebration of Asheville busking culture and community energy.
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Informal Sunday night open jam in a brewery taproom where musicians of all skill levels sit in with rotating special guest hosts, fostering communal music-making alongside pints and casual conversation.

Informal Sunday night open jam in a brewery taproom where musicians of all skill levels sit in with rotating special guest hosts, fostering communal music-making alongside pints and casual conversation.
Informal Sunday night open jam in a brewery taproom where musicians of all skill levels sit in with rotating special guest hosts, fostering communal music-making alongside pints and casual conversation.

Driving traditional bluegrass with banjo, fiddle, and acoustic guitar in an intimate listening room wine bar; tight three-part harmonies, rapid flatpicking, and upbeat, dance-friendly tempos for Appalachian stringband fans.

Driving traditional bluegrass with banjo, fiddle, and acoustic guitar in an intimate listening room wine bar; tight three-part harmonies, rapid flatpicking, and upbeat, dance-friendly tempos for Appalachian stringband fans.
Driving traditional bluegrass with banjo, fiddle, and acoustic guitar in an intimate listening room wine bar; tight three-part harmonies, rapid flatpicking, and upbeat, dance-friendly tempos for Appalachian stringband fans.

Soulful roots and blues from Peggy Ratusz with longtime guitarist Kelly Jones, pairing emotive vocals and warm acoustic guitar in an intimate River Arts District brewery taproom late-night set.

Soulful roots and blues from Peggy Ratusz with longtime guitarist Kelly Jones, pairing emotive vocals and warm acoustic guitar in an intimate River Arts District brewery taproom late-night set.
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Communal hand drumming in Pritchard Park's open-air plaza, where locals gather every Friday evening for a participatory drum circle welcoming players and listeners in downtown Asheville.

Communal hand drumming in Pritchard Park's open-air plaza, where locals gather every Friday evening for a participatory drum circle welcoming players and listeners in downtown Asheville.
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