Jazz & Soul Sessions with Kelle Jolly & The Will Boyd Project
Jazz and soul grooves from a five member house band led by Kelle Jolly and Will Boyd in the historic YMI Cultural Center. A legacy rooted concert series celebrating Asheville’s cultural rhythm with monthly Friday night and Saturday matinee sets.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Long-running Sunday pub session of traditional Irish and Celtic tunes with local WNC musicians trading reels and slow airs on the pub stage; savor a pint or afternoon Irish coffee amid a lively English and Irish vibe.
Long-running Sunday pub session of traditional Irish and Celtic tunes with local WNC musicians trading reels and slow airs on the pub stage; savor a pint or afternoon Irish coffee amid a lively English and Irish vibe.
Long-running Sunday pub session of traditional Irish and Celtic tunes with local WNC musicians trading reels and slow airs on the pub stage; savor a pint or afternoon Irish coffee amid a lively English and Irish vibe.
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.
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.
Vintage soul, R&B, and rock and roll spins from DJ Soul Motion create a dance-forward, late-night bar vibe. Expect retro grooves and singable classics in an intimate West Asheville lounge setting.
Vintage soul, R&B, and rock and roll spins from DJ Soul Motion create a dance-forward, late-night bar vibe. Expect retro grooves and singable classics in an intimate West Asheville lounge setting.
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Genre-bending, danceable sets mixing acid jazz, funk, soul, afrobeat, reggae, breakbeat, and Latin rhythms, curated by Jonathan Lloyd and performed by Asheville’s top players in a lively brewery taproom; $10 cover.
Genre-bending, danceable sets mixing acid jazz, funk, soul, afrobeat, reggae, breakbeat, and Latin rhythms, curated by Jonathan Lloyd and performed by Asheville’s top players in a lively brewery taproom; $10 cover.
Genre-bending, danceable sets mixing acid jazz, funk, soul, afrobeat, reggae, breakbeat, and Latin rhythms, curated by Jonathan Lloyd and performed by Asheville’s top players in a lively brewery taproom; $10 cover.
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.
Saturday-night sets run 7–10 PM inside a downtown barbecue bar, pairing casual live tunes with smoky BBQ plates and a laid-back hangout vibe at Bear’s Smokehouse.
Saturday-night sets run 7–10 PM inside a downtown barbecue bar, pairing casual live tunes with smoky BBQ plates and a laid-back hangout vibe at Bear’s Smokehouse.
Saturday-night sets run 7–10 PM inside a downtown barbecue bar, pairing casual live tunes with smoky BBQ plates and a laid-back hangout vibe at Bear’s Smokehouse.
An intimate singer songwriter night built for connection, with warm vocals and acoustic originals in a welcoming congregation setting. Expect a community minded vibe and lingering conversations between songs.
An intimate singer songwriter night built for connection, with warm vocals and acoustic originals in a welcoming congregation setting. Expect a community minded vibe and lingering conversations between songs.
An intimate singer songwriter night built for connection, with warm vocals and acoustic originals in a welcoming congregation setting. Expect a community minded vibe and lingering conversations between songs.
A long-running celebration of Appalachian folk culture with toe-tapping mountain dance, traditional music, and heritage performances in a school auditorium setting. Expect a community festival vibe centered on regional storytelling and tradition.
A long-running celebration of Appalachian folk culture with toe-tapping mountain dance, traditional music, and heritage performances in a school auditorium setting. Expect a community festival vibe centered on regional storytelling and tradition.
A long-running celebration of Appalachian folk culture with toe-tapping mountain dance, traditional music, and heritage performances in a school auditorium setting. Expect a community festival vibe centered on regional storytelling and tradition.
Community-centered literary discussion exploring books that amplify the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Guided by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement, alexandria ravenel, in a cultural center setting.
Community-centered literary discussion exploring books that amplify the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Guided by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement, alexandria ravenel, in a cultural center setting.
Community-centered literary discussion exploring books that amplify the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Guided by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement, alexandria ravenel, in a cultural center setting.
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.
Spontaneous drum, flute, and shaker circle with improvised rhythms and melodies in a heart-centered, community vibe. All instruments and skill levels welcome, with dancers encouraged and a love-offering, spirit-night feel.
Spontaneous drum, flute, and shaker circle with improvised rhythms and melodies in a heart-centered, community vibe. All instruments and skill levels welcome, with dancers encouraged and a love-offering, spirit-night feel.
Spontaneous drum, flute, and shaker circle with improvised rhythms and melodies in a heart-centered, community vibe. All instruments and skill levels welcome, with dancers encouraged and a love-offering, spirit-night feel.
Hands-on hand drumming class led by longtime Asheville percussion teacher Larry McDowell, centered on rhythm, listening, and group groove. Free community gathering with optional donations to support ongoing weekly sessions.
Hands-on hand drumming class led by longtime Asheville percussion teacher Larry McDowell, centered on rhythm, listening, and group groove. Free community gathering with optional donations to support ongoing weekly sessions.
Hands-on hand drumming class led by longtime Asheville percussion teacher Larry McDowell, centered on rhythm, listening, and group groove. Free community gathering with optional donations to support ongoing weekly sessions.
Soul-stirring singer-songwriter tunes in an intimate solo set built around authentic, narrative-driven lyrics. A late-night lounge show with a close-up, heartfelt acoustic vibe.
Soul-stirring singer-songwriter tunes in an intimate solo set built around authentic, narrative-driven lyrics. A late-night lounge show with a close-up, heartfelt acoustic vibe.
Soul-stirring singer-songwriter tunes in an intimate solo set built around authentic, narrative-driven lyrics. A late-night lounge show with a close-up, heartfelt acoustic vibe.
Circling hand drumming and call and response rhythms create an improvisational community groove under the night sky; all-ages, drop-in session encouraging beginners to bring drums and join the beat.
Circling hand drumming and call and response rhythms create an improvisational community groove under the night sky; all-ages, drop-in session encouraging beginners to bring drums and join the beat.
Circling hand drumming and call and response rhythms create an improvisational community groove under the night sky; all-ages, drop-in session encouraging beginners to bring drums and join the beat.
Keyboard led jazz fusion trio performs originals and zesty covers during a relaxed Saturday brunch in the brewery taproom, paired with an extra special brunch menu, craft beer, mimosas, and pet and family friendly vibes.
Keyboard led jazz fusion trio performs originals and zesty covers during a relaxed Saturday brunch in the brewery taproom, paired with an extra special brunch menu, craft beer, mimosas, and pet and family friendly vibes.
Keyboard led jazz fusion trio performs originals and zesty covers during a relaxed Saturday brunch in the brewery taproom, paired with an extra special brunch menu, craft beer, mimosas, and pet and family friendly vibes.