
Riyen Roots
Gritty blues, roots, and southern-soul sets of originals and classic covers, delivered by Asheville-born Riyen Roots in an intimate downtown club; the prolific touring act channels New Orleans and European-stage energy.
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Smoky club blues and southern-soul sets blending slide guitar, gritty vocals, and roots-rock energy—original songs and rafter-shaking covers in a late-night club performance by a seasoned touring act.

Smoky club blues and southern-soul sets blending slide guitar, gritty vocals, and roots-rock energy—original songs and rafter-shaking covers in a late-night club performance by a seasoned touring act.
Smoky club blues and southern-soul sets blending slide guitar, gritty vocals, and roots-rock energy—original songs and rafter-shaking covers in a late-night club performance by a seasoned touring act.

High energy rock and Americana leaning set with driving guitars and singalong choruses, late night ticketed performance with doors at 10:30 and an 11:00 PM start in downtown Asheville's barroom.

High energy rock and Americana leaning set with driving guitars and singalong choruses, late night ticketed performance with doors at 10:30 and an 11:00 PM start in downtown Asheville's barroom.
High energy rock and Americana leaning set with driving guitars and singalong choruses, late night ticketed performance with doors at 10:30 and an 11:00 PM start in downtown Asheville's barroom.

Bass heavy ragga and dancehall DJ sets with high energy rhythms and singalong hooks, paired with weekly wing night and service industry drink specials in a crowded downtown bar (21+).

Bass heavy ragga and dancehall DJ sets with high energy rhythms and singalong hooks, paired with weekly wing night and service industry drink specials in a crowded downtown bar (21+).
Bass heavy ragga and dancehall DJ sets with high energy rhythms and singalong hooks, paired with weekly wing night and service industry drink specials in a crowded downtown bar (21+).

Horn-driven retro-soul and brass-band funk collide with plaintive singer-songwriter Americana, delivering danceable grooves, warm horns, and intimate storytelling; a soulful Valentine's-night show rooted's live-music scene.

Horn-driven retro-soul and brass-band funk collide with plaintive singer-songwriter Americana, delivering danceable grooves, warm horns, and intimate storytelling; a soulful Valentine's-night show rooted's live-music scene.
Horn-driven retro-soul and brass-band funk collide with plaintive singer-songwriter Americana, delivering danceable grooves, warm horns, and intimate storytelling; a soulful Valentine's-night show rooted's live-music scene.

Back room old time acoustic sets of fiddle, banjo, and guitar accompany low key dartboard pickup games, pub food, and drinks in a relaxed late night social atmosphere welcoming players and listeners.

Back room old time acoustic sets of fiddle, banjo, and guitar accompany low key dartboard pickup games, pub food, and drinks in a relaxed late night social atmosphere welcoming players and listeners.
Back room old time acoustic sets of fiddle, banjo, and guitar accompany low key dartboard pickup games, pub food, and drinks in a relaxed late night social atmosphere welcoming players and listeners.

Powerhouse local band drawing members from Moonbeatz, Soul Blue, The Project, and The Lads, delivering high-energy, crowd-pleasing sets in Shamrock Irons' intimate downtown Asheville barroom.

Powerhouse local band drawing members from Moonbeatz, Soul Blue, The Project, and The Lads, delivering high-energy, crowd-pleasing sets in Shamrock Irons' intimate downtown Asheville barroom.
Powerhouse local band drawing members from Moonbeatz, Soul Blue, The Project, and The Lads, delivering high-energy, crowd-pleasing sets in Shamrock Irons' intimate downtown Asheville barroom.
Roots-driven Americana pulsing with soulful vocal harmonies, acoustic and electric guitar interplay, and groove-heavy rhythms in an intimate club setting; late evening concert for ages 18 and up.
Roots-driven Americana pulsing with soulful vocal harmonies, acoustic and electric guitar interplay, and groove-heavy rhythms in an intimate club setting; late evening concert for ages 18 and up.
Roots-driven Americana pulsing with soulful vocal harmonies, acoustic and electric guitar interplay, and groove-heavy rhythms in an intimate club setting; late evening concert for ages 18 and up.

Warm, intimate vocal led sets in a brewery taproom as Kate Bryant brings mellow live music to River Arts District Brewing Co., pairing close up performances with craft beer for evening crowds.

Warm, intimate vocal led sets in a brewery taproom as Kate Bryant brings mellow live music to River Arts District Brewing Co., pairing close up performances with craft beer for evening crowds.
Warm, intimate vocal led sets in a brewery taproom as Kate Bryant brings mellow live music to River Arts District Brewing Co., pairing close up performances with craft beer for evening crowds.

Southern-rooted, soulful singer-songwriter delivering intimate, roots-tinged original songs and storytelling in a brewery taproom setting; evening solo acoustic set blending New Orleans warmth with WNC folk sensibility.

Southern-rooted, soulful singer-songwriter delivering intimate, roots-tinged original songs and storytelling in a brewery taproom setting; evening solo acoustic set blending New Orleans warmth with WNC folk sensibility.
Southern-rooted, soulful singer-songwriter delivering intimate, roots-tinged original songs and storytelling in a brewery taproom setting; evening solo acoustic set blending New Orleans warmth with WNC folk sensibility.

High-energy bluegrass sets of blazing banjo rolls, tight three-part harmonies, and syncopated flatpicking from top WNC pickers; a loose open jam follows at 9:30 PM in a cozy pub taproom.

High-energy bluegrass sets of blazing banjo rolls, tight three-part harmonies, and syncopated flatpicking from top WNC pickers; a loose open jam follows at 9:30 PM in a cozy pub taproom.
High-energy bluegrass sets of blazing banjo rolls, tight three-part harmonies, and syncopated flatpicking from top WNC pickers; a loose open jam follows at 9:30 PM in a cozy pub taproom.

Convivial pub session of traditional Irish fiddles, flute, accordion, and bodhrán with singalong reels and set dances; pickup musicians from across WNC trade tunes and create a lively, communal Celtic atmosphere.

Convivial pub session of traditional Irish fiddles, flute, accordion, and bodhrán with singalong reels and set dances; pickup musicians from across WNC trade tunes and create a lively, communal Celtic atmosphere.
Convivial pub session of traditional Irish fiddles, flute, accordion, and bodhrán with singalong reels and set dances; pickup musicians from across WNC trade tunes and create a lively, communal Celtic atmosphere.

Rough-edged Chicago blues and gritty slide guitar from Asheville-based guitarist and singer-songwriter Mr Jimmy, joined by rotating friends for an intimate, improvisational jam in a cozy bar setting.

Rough-edged Chicago blues and gritty slide guitar from Asheville-based guitarist and singer-songwriter Mr Jimmy, joined by rotating friends for an intimate, improvisational jam in a cozy bar setting.
Rough-edged Chicago blues and gritty slide guitar from Asheville-based guitarist and singer-songwriter Mr Jimmy, joined by rotating friends for an intimate, improvisational jam in a cozy bar setting.
Late night indie pop set from female fronted act Girl Dinner at District 42, with danceable melodies, bar cocktails, and a lively crowd in an intimate Asheville music venue.
Late night indie pop set from female fronted act Girl Dinner at District 42, with danceable melodies, bar cocktails, and a lively crowd in an intimate Asheville music venue.
Late night indie pop set from female fronted act Girl Dinner at District 42, with danceable melodies, bar cocktails, and a lively crowd in an intimate Asheville music venue.

High-energy evening of cover song sets from top local and regional bands, with standing room, all-ages audience, and community singalongs. Net ticket proceeds benefit Asheville Middle School's 8th grade capstone trip.

High-energy evening of cover song sets from top local and regional bands, with standing room, all-ages audience, and community singalongs. Net ticket proceeds benefit Asheville Middle School's 8th grade capstone trip.
High-energy evening of cover song sets from top local and regional bands, with standing room, all-ages audience, and community singalongs. Net ticket proceeds benefit Asheville Middle School's 8th grade capstone trip.
Soulful Americana sets blending acoustic guitar, dobro, and subtle electric textures with tight three-part harmonies; mid-size Orange Peel crowd for an 18+ night of roots-folk storytelling and groove.
Soulful Americana sets blending acoustic guitar, dobro, and subtle electric textures with tight three-part harmonies; mid-size Orange Peel crowd for an 18+ night of roots-folk storytelling and groove.
Soulful Americana sets blending acoustic guitar, dobro, and subtle electric textures with tight three-part harmonies; mid-size Orange Peel crowd for an 18+ night of roots-folk storytelling and groove.
Swampy electric blues guitar and slide solos from Tab Benoit meet Paul Thorn’s gritty roots soul storytelling and barroom swagger. High energy co headline at The Orange Peel, 18 plus.
Swampy electric blues guitar and slide solos from Tab Benoit meet Paul Thorn’s gritty roots soul storytelling and barroom swagger. High energy co headline at The Orange Peel, 18 plus.
Swampy electric blues guitar and slide solos from Tab Benoit meet Paul Thorn’s gritty roots soul storytelling and barroom swagger. High energy co headline at The Orange Peel, 18 plus.
Eight Asheville original bands reinterpret favorite artists in high-energy cover sets at a cozy downtown lounge, with proceeds supporting Musicians for Overdose Prevention; communal, rowdy barroom vibes and local indie-to-rock renditions.
Eight Asheville original bands reinterpret favorite artists in high-energy cover sets at a cozy downtown lounge, with proceeds supporting Musicians for Overdose Prevention; communal, rowdy barroom vibes and local indie-to-rock renditions.
Eight Asheville original bands reinterpret favorite artists in high-energy cover sets at a cozy downtown lounge, with proceeds supporting Musicians for Overdose Prevention; communal, rowdy barroom vibes and local indie-to-rock renditions.
Late-night amplified set by Jesse Welles delivering dynamic, crowd-driven performances in an intimate standing-room club; expect tight arrangements, energetic stage presence, and a packed dancefloor atmosphere.
Late-night amplified set by Jesse Welles delivering dynamic, crowd-driven performances in an intimate standing-room club; expect tight arrangements, energetic stage presence, and a packed dancefloor atmosphere.
Late-night amplified set by Jesse Welles delivering dynamic, crowd-driven performances in an intimate standing-room club; expect tight arrangements, energetic stage presence, and a packed dancefloor atmosphere.

Local stand-up comics deliver punchy sets in River Arts District Brewing Co.'s taproom, paired with craft beer and communal seating for a laid-back, late-night comedy showcase.

Local stand-up comics deliver punchy sets in River Arts District Brewing Co.'s taproom, paired with craft beer and communal seating for a laid-back, late-night comedy showcase.
Local stand-up comics deliver punchy sets in River Arts District Brewing Co.'s taproom, paired with craft beer and communal seating for a laid-back, late-night comedy showcase.
High-energy late-night set from INZO’s Mirrorverse Tour with support from BlookahSpenny at The Orange Peel; expect club-ready production, pounding beats, and immersive lighting in a mid-size indoor venue (18 plus).
High-energy late-night set from INZO’s Mirrorverse Tour with support from BlookahSpenny at The Orange Peel; expect club-ready production, pounding beats, and immersive lighting in a mid-size indoor venue (18 plus).
High-energy late-night set from INZO’s Mirrorverse Tour with support from BlookahSpenny at The Orange Peel; expect club-ready production, pounding beats, and immersive lighting in a mid-size indoor venue (18 plus).