Riyen Roots
Gritty blues, roots, and southern-soul performances of original songs and deep covers, delivered by an Asheville-based touring musician who averages 150–200 club and festival dates annually, bringing road-polished, high-energy shows.
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Genre blending sets of roots and soul with intricate fingerstyle guitar and tight pocket grooves create a warm, late night experience for listeners who appreciate acoustic electric fusion and soulful rhythmic songwriting.
Genre blending sets of roots and soul with intricate fingerstyle guitar and tight pocket grooves create a warm, late night experience for listeners who appreciate acoustic electric fusion and soulful rhythmic songwriting.
Genre blending sets of roots and soul with intricate fingerstyle guitar and tight pocket grooves create a warm, late night experience for listeners who appreciate acoustic electric fusion and soulful rhythmic songwriting.
A commanding Texas-bred performance led by acclaimed Austin guitarist and singer Jackie Venson. Expect high-energy, stage-forward rock and soul flavors in an intimate downtown music hall setting.
A commanding Texas-bred performance led by acclaimed Austin guitarist and singer Jackie Venson. Expect high-energy, stage-forward rock and soul flavors in an intimate downtown music hall setting.
A commanding Texas-bred performance led by acclaimed Austin guitarist and singer Jackie Venson. Expect high-energy, stage-forward rock and soul flavors in an intimate downtown music hall setting.
Authentic Chicago-style blues with gritty, guitar-driven vocals from award-winning Asheville-based artist Mr Jimmy. A late-night club set built for dancing, drinking, and classic blues storytelling.
Authentic Chicago-style blues with gritty, guitar-driven vocals from award-winning Asheville-based artist Mr Jimmy. A late-night club set built for dancing, drinking, and classic blues storytelling.
Authentic Chicago-style blues with gritty, guitar-driven vocals from award-winning Asheville-based artist Mr Jimmy. A late-night club set built for dancing, drinking, and classic blues storytelling.
Back to back DJ sets from Mad Mike and Dayowulf fuse into a seamless, high-energy ride of electronic dance sounds. Late-night club vibes with continuous mixing built for the dance floor.
Back to back DJ sets from Mad Mike and Dayowulf fuse into a seamless, high-energy ride of electronic dance sounds. Late-night club vibes with continuous mixing built for the dance floor.
Back to back DJ sets from Mad Mike and Dayowulf fuse into a seamless, high-energy ride of electronic dance sounds. Late-night club vibes with continuous mixing built for the dance floor.
Reggae grooves and high-energy late-night vibes led by Asheville’s Tuff Sol, with guitar-driven vocals, deep bass lines, bright keys, and drum-backed harmonies. A dance-friendly set in a bar setting for a rowdy night out.
Reggae grooves and high-energy late-night vibes led by Asheville’s Tuff Sol, with guitar-driven vocals, deep bass lines, bright keys, and drum-backed harmonies. A dance-friendly set in a bar setting for a rowdy night out.
Reggae grooves and high-energy late-night vibes led by Asheville’s Tuff Sol, with guitar-driven vocals, deep bass lines, bright keys, and drum-backed harmonies. A dance-friendly set in a bar setting for a rowdy night out.
A tight house-band set warms up the room before the night turns into an open jam where musicians cycle in for spontaneous collaborations. Expect a late-night, bar-style crowd and an anything-can-happen stage vibe.
A tight house-band set warms up the room before the night turns into an open jam where musicians cycle in for spontaneous collaborations. Expect a late-night, bar-style crowd and an anything-can-happen stage vibe.
A tight house-band set warms up the room before the night turns into an open jam where musicians cycle in for spontaneous collaborations. Expect a late-night, bar-style crowd and an anything-can-happen stage vibe.
Roots-deep folk and Americana songwriting anchored by a gravelly, emotional vocal style and classic American songbook storytelling. A warm, intimate Asheville Music Hall night geared toward attentive listening and cathartic singalongs.
Roots-deep folk and Americana songwriting anchored by a gravelly, emotional vocal style and classic American songbook storytelling. A warm, intimate Asheville Music Hall night geared toward attentive listening and cathartic singalongs.
Roots-deep folk and Americana songwriting anchored by a gravelly, emotional vocal style and classic American songbook storytelling. A warm, intimate Asheville Music Hall night geared toward attentive listening and cathartic singalongs.
Traditional blues revival night led by GA-20, leaning into gritty guitar tones, driving shuffles, and vintage amp sound. Jontavious Willis brings modern Southern blues storytelling and sharp musicianship in an intimate downtown club setting.
Traditional blues revival night led by GA-20, leaning into gritty guitar tones, driving shuffles, and vintage amp sound. Jontavious Willis brings modern Southern blues storytelling and sharp musicianship in an intimate downtown club setting.
Traditional blues revival night led by GA-20, leaning into gritty guitar tones, driving shuffles, and vintage amp sound. Jontavious Willis brings modern Southern blues storytelling and sharp musicianship in an intimate downtown club setting.
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.
Psychedelic rock night with Pennsylvania multi-instrumentalist Hunter Root on the “Crooked Home” tour, blending classic rock roots, guitar-driven songwriting, and exploratory textures. Late-evening set in a laid-back brewery taproom atmosphere.
Psychedelic rock night with Pennsylvania multi-instrumentalist Hunter Root on the “Crooked Home” tour, blending classic rock roots, guitar-driven songwriting, and exploratory textures. Late-evening set in a laid-back brewery taproom atmosphere.
Psychedelic rock night with Pennsylvania multi-instrumentalist Hunter Root on the “Crooked Home” tour, blending classic rock roots, guitar-driven songwriting, and exploratory textures. Late-evening set in a laid-back brewery taproom atmosphere.
Rowdy late night karaoke hosted by Uncle Lenny, driving crowd sing-alongs and impromptu performances in a high energy downtown music hall vibe with drink-focused nightlife and playful audience interaction.
Rowdy late night karaoke hosted by Uncle Lenny, driving crowd sing-alongs and impromptu performances in a high energy downtown music hall vibe with drink-focused nightlife and playful audience interaction.
Rowdy late night karaoke hosted by Uncle Lenny, driving crowd sing-alongs and impromptu performances in a high energy downtown music hall vibe with drink-focused nightlife and playful audience interaction.
Rootsy Americana and folk rock built on warm harmonized vocals, fingerpicked guitar lines, and deep groove bass. A high energy club night with singalong choruses and intimate band banter in a downtown Asheville room.
Rootsy Americana and folk rock built on warm harmonized vocals, fingerpicked guitar lines, and deep groove bass. A high energy club night with singalong choruses and intimate band banter in a downtown Asheville room.
Rootsy Americana and folk rock built on warm harmonized vocals, fingerpicked guitar lines, and deep groove bass. A high energy club night with singalong choruses and intimate band banter in a downtown Asheville room.
Appalachian funk, grass, and rock and roll grooves from a tight four piece touring band. Expect danceable low end, twangy strings, and a late night club show atmosphere.
Appalachian funk, grass, and rock and roll grooves from a tight four piece touring band. Expect danceable low end, twangy strings, and a late night club show atmosphere.
Appalachian funk, grass, and rock and roll grooves from a tight four piece touring band. Expect danceable low end, twangy strings, and a late night club show atmosphere.
Roots and blues classics delivered with a gritty, soulful edge from multi time Best of WNC winner Peggy Ratusz alongside longtime guitarist Kelly Jones. Late night sets in a River Arts District brewery taproom with pints flowing.
Roots and blues classics delivered with a gritty, soulful edge from multi time Best of WNC winner Peggy Ratusz alongside longtime guitarist Kelly Jones. Late night sets in a River Arts District brewery taproom with pints flowing.
Roots and blues classics delivered with a gritty, soulful edge from multi time Best of WNC winner Peggy Ratusz alongside longtime guitarist Kelly Jones. Late night sets in a River Arts District brewery taproom with pints flowing.
High-energy Grateful Dead tribute jam with heady improvisation, dream set lists, and deep dives across the full Dead repertoire and beyond. A late-night downtown club crowd can expect extended solos and dancey, communal singalongs.
High-energy Grateful Dead tribute jam with heady improvisation, dream set lists, and deep dives across the full Dead repertoire and beyond. A late-night downtown club crowd can expect extended solos and dancey, communal singalongs.
High-energy Grateful Dead tribute jam with heady improvisation, dream set lists, and deep dives across the full Dead repertoire and beyond. A late-night downtown club crowd can expect extended solos and dancey, communal singalongs.
Authentic Chicago-bred blues with gritty vocals and guitar-forward playing from award-winning Asheville-based singer-songwriter Mr Jimmy. A late-night set built for barroom energy and dancing in Black Mountain.
Authentic Chicago-bred blues with gritty vocals and guitar-forward playing from award-winning Asheville-based singer-songwriter Mr Jimmy. A late-night set built for barroom energy and dancing in Black Mountain.
Authentic Chicago-bred blues with gritty vocals and guitar-forward playing from award-winning Asheville-based singer-songwriter Mr Jimmy. A late-night set built for barroom energy and dancing in Black Mountain.
Late-night live sets in an upbeat bar-restaurant atmosphere with cocktails and a lively crowd. A casual downtown Asheville hangout suited for post-dinner drinks and music-forward nightlife.
Late-night live sets in an upbeat bar-restaurant atmosphere with cocktails and a lively crowd. A casual downtown Asheville hangout suited for post-dinner drinks and music-forward nightlife.
Late-night live sets in an upbeat bar-restaurant atmosphere with cocktails and a lively crowd. A casual downtown Asheville hangout suited for post-dinner drinks and music-forward nightlife.
Contemporary and traditional bluegrass collide with high-energy jamgrass momentum, driving tight string-band grooves and extended improvisation. A Sunday evening residency vibe in a West Asheville brewpub setting.
Contemporary and traditional bluegrass collide with high-energy jamgrass momentum, driving tight string-band grooves and extended improvisation. A Sunday evening residency vibe in a West Asheville brewpub setting.
Contemporary and traditional bluegrass collide with high-energy jamgrass momentum, driving tight string-band grooves and extended improvisation. A Sunday evening residency vibe in a West Asheville brewpub setting.
Angelic, ethereal vocals take the spotlight in a late-night set geared for a night-out crowd. Expect a moody, intimate room vibe built around Julianna Jade’s rising singer-songwriter sound.
Angelic, ethereal vocals take the spotlight in a late-night set geared for a night-out crowd. Expect a moody, intimate room vibe built around Julianna Jade’s rising singer-songwriter sound.
Angelic, ethereal vocals take the spotlight in a late-night set geared for a night-out crowd. Expect a moody, intimate room vibe built around Julianna Jade’s rising singer-songwriter sound.
Contemporary and traditional bluegrass collides with high energy jamgrass from a guitar upright bass and mandolin trio rooted’s grateful music scene. Expect a lively brewery crowd and hometown hero chemistry.
Contemporary and traditional bluegrass collides with high energy jamgrass from a guitar upright bass and mandolin trio rooted’s grateful music scene. Expect a lively brewery crowd and hometown hero chemistry.
Contemporary and traditional bluegrass collides with high energy jamgrass from a guitar upright bass and mandolin trio rooted’s grateful music scene. Expect a lively brewery crowd and hometown hero chemistry.