Speakeasy, Baby! Jazz Showcase
Jazz standards and soulful vocal spotlights from Asheville Music School voice students, backed by a tight live jazz band. Speakeasy style sets in an intimate cocktail lounge atmosphere for an early evening showcase.
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A jazz showcase spotlighting standout regional vocalists alongside UNCA faculty artists and special guests. Expect piano-led performances hosted by pianist-composer and educator Dr. Bill Bares in an intimate listening-room setting.
A jazz showcase spotlighting standout regional vocalists alongside UNCA faculty artists and special guests. Expect piano-led performances hosted by pianist-composer and educator Dr. Bill Bares in an intimate listening-room setting.

Late-night midweek jazz sets in an intimate cocktail-forward taproom, blending swing and modern improvisation. A relaxed, after-hours hang for listening, sipping, and soaking up Asheville’s local jazz scene.

Late-night midweek jazz sets in an intimate cocktail-forward taproom, blending swing and modern improvisation. A relaxed, after-hours hang for listening, sipping, and soaking up Asheville’s local jazz scene.
Late-night midweek jazz sets in an intimate cocktail-forward taproom, blending swing and modern improvisation. A relaxed, after-hours hang for listening, sipping, and soaking up Asheville’s local jazz scene.
A late-night cabaret burlesque show backed by Asheville jazz musicians, pairing live swing and sultry choreography with a rotating cast of standout performers. Expect a high-energy variety vibe in an intimate bar setting.
A late-night cabaret burlesque show backed by Asheville jazz musicians, pairing live swing and sultry choreography with a rotating cast of standout performers. Expect a high-energy variety vibe in an intimate bar setting.
A late-night cabaret burlesque show backed by Asheville jazz musicians, pairing live swing and sultry choreography with a rotating cast of standout performers. Expect a high-energy variety vibe in an intimate bar setting.

Traditional bluegrass tunes driven by nimble banjo rolls, fiddle lines, and tight vocal harmonies. An intimate late-night set in a cozy wine bar atmosphere for roots-music fans and drink in hand listening.

Traditional bluegrass tunes driven by nimble banjo rolls, fiddle lines, and tight vocal harmonies. An intimate late-night set in a cozy wine bar atmosphere for roots-music fans and drink in hand listening.
Traditional bluegrass tunes driven by nimble banjo rolls, fiddle lines, and tight vocal harmonies. An intimate late-night set in a cozy wine bar atmosphere for roots-music fans and drink in hand listening.

Late-night live sets in a lively downtown bar setting, blending music with a buzzing after-hours crowd. Ideal for a casual drink-and-listen night that leans social and upbeat.

Late-night live sets in a lively downtown bar setting, blending music with a buzzing after-hours crowd. Ideal for a casual drink-and-listen night that leans social and upbeat.
Late-night live sets in a lively downtown bar setting, blending music with a buzzing after-hours crowd. Ideal for a casual drink-and-listen night that leans social and upbeat.

Late-night jazz sets pair with patio dining, rotating dinner specials, and drinks for a relaxed weekend hang. Local players rotate weekly, making it an easy Montford stop for music and a full meal.

Late-night jazz sets pair with patio dining, rotating dinner specials, and drinks for a relaxed weekend hang. Local players rotate weekly, making it an easy Montford stop for music and a full meal.
Late-night jazz sets pair with patio dining, rotating dinner specials, and drinks for a relaxed weekend hang. Local players rotate weekly, making it an easy Montford stop for music and a full meal.

An intimate songwriter night with UNCA’s ensemble sharing original tunes and stripped-down arrangements in a cozy West Asheville taproom. Expect a rotating mix of voices, guitars, and student-led storytelling.

An intimate songwriter night with UNCA’s ensemble sharing original tunes and stripped-down arrangements in a cozy West Asheville taproom. Expect a rotating mix of voices, guitars, and student-led storytelling.
An intimate songwriter night with UNCA’s ensemble sharing original tunes and stripped-down arrangements in a cozy West Asheville taproom. Expect a rotating mix of voices, guitars, and student-led storytelling.

Live music at Fitz and the Wolfe, 1 Battery Park Ave, featuring Virginia & the Slims performing jazz, jump blues, and swing with horn-driven arrangements, strutting rhythms, and cocktails crafted to match the set. Ideal for jazz fans and nightlife patrons.

Live music at Fitz and the Wolfe, 1 Battery Park Ave, featuring Virginia & the Slims performing jazz, jump blues, and swing with horn-driven arrangements, strutting rhythms, and cocktails crafted to match the set. Ideal for jazz fans and nightlife patrons.
Live music at Fitz and the Wolfe, 1 Battery Park Ave, featuring Virginia & the Slims performing jazz, jump blues, and swing with horn-driven arrangements, strutting rhythms, and cocktails crafted to match the set. Ideal for jazz fans and nightlife patrons.

Classic country songs with a traditional backbone and modern polish, driven by strong vocals and story-first songwriting. Expect a purpose-filled set shaped by family legacy in an intimate showroom setting.

Classic country songs with a traditional backbone and modern polish, driven by strong vocals and story-first songwriting. Expect a purpose-filled set shaped by family legacy in an intimate showroom setting.
Classic country songs with a traditional backbone and modern polish, driven by strong vocals and story-first songwriting. Expect a purpose-filled set shaped by family legacy in an intimate showroom setting.

An intimate evening of jazz trio interplay with Dr. Bill Bares, blending lyrical piano lines, conversational solos, and tight ensemble grooves in a cozy Black Mountain listening-room setting at White Horse.

An intimate evening of jazz trio interplay with Dr. Bill Bares, blending lyrical piano lines, conversational solos, and tight ensemble grooves in a cozy Black Mountain listening-room setting at White Horse.
An intimate evening of jazz trio interplay with Dr. Bill Bares, blending lyrical piano lines, conversational solos, and tight ensemble grooves in a cozy Black Mountain listening-room setting at White Horse.

Youth performers from the Tanglewood program take the stage for a student showcase of theater-based performances at a downtown community theater. A lively, supportive night celebrating emerging local talent.

Youth performers from the Tanglewood program take the stage for a student showcase of theater-based performances at a downtown community theater. A lively, supportive night celebrating emerging local talent.
Youth performers from the Tanglewood program take the stage for a student showcase of theater-based performances at a downtown community theater. A lively, supportive night celebrating emerging local talent.

Late-night tunes in a working brewery taproom with fresh pours and a kitchen menu in the mix. Expect an easygoing brewpub vibe for hanging out over beer and live sets.

Late-night tunes in a working brewery taproom with fresh pours and a kitchen menu in the mix. Expect an easygoing brewpub vibe for hanging out over beer and live sets.
Late-night tunes in a working brewery taproom with fresh pours and a kitchen menu in the mix. Expect an easygoing brewpub vibe for hanging out over beer and live sets.

Gritty rock riffs and soulful vocals drive a high-energy set built for late-night mingling and dancing. Sip curated wine pours in an intimate downtown wine bar atmosphere with a lively weekend vibe.

Gritty rock riffs and soulful vocals drive a high-energy set built for late-night mingling and dancing. Sip curated wine pours in an intimate downtown wine bar atmosphere with a lively weekend vibe.
Gritty rock riffs and soulful vocals drive a high-energy set built for late-night mingling and dancing. Sip curated wine pours in an intimate downtown wine bar atmosphere with a lively weekend vibe.

A welcoming, courage-building open stage for original poetry, stand-up bits, and songs, with room for brand-new ideas and first-timers. Come to perform or listen in a supportive community atmosphere.

A welcoming, courage-building open stage for original poetry, stand-up bits, and songs, with room for brand-new ideas and first-timers. Come to perform or listen in a supportive community atmosphere.
A welcoming, courage-building open stage for original poetry, stand-up bits, and songs, with room for brand-new ideas and first-timers. Come to perform or listen in a supportive community atmosphere.

A late-night Saturday set in a laid-back barbecue bar atmosphere with drinks flowing and a lively crowd. Ideal for a casual hangout after dinner that leans into weekend nightlife energy.

A late-night Saturday set in a laid-back barbecue bar atmosphere with drinks flowing and a lively crowd. Ideal for a casual hangout after dinner that leans into weekend nightlife energy.
A late-night Saturday set in a laid-back barbecue bar atmosphere with drinks flowing and a lively crowd. Ideal for a casual hangout after dinner that leans into weekend nightlife energy.
A Jazz Age inspired evening honoring Zelda Fitzgerald with the Cafe String Quartet, blending literary storytelling with lush chamber textures. Expect an intimate late night performance in a small arts center setting.
A Jazz Age inspired evening honoring Zelda Fitzgerald with the Cafe String Quartet, blending literary storytelling with lush chamber textures. Expect an intimate late night performance in a small arts center setting.
A Jazz Age inspired evening honoring Zelda Fitzgerald with the Cafe String Quartet, blending literary storytelling with lush chamber textures. Expect an intimate late night performance in a small arts center setting.

An evening of student-led classical repertoire across multiple Asheville Symphony Youth Orchestra ensembles, from string orchestras to youth philharmonic and percussion groups. Expect layered orchestral textures plus a featured flute choir in a school auditorium setting.

An evening of student-led classical repertoire across multiple Asheville Symphony Youth Orchestra ensembles, from string orchestras to youth philharmonic and percussion groups. Expect layered orchestral textures plus a featured flute choir in a school auditorium setting.
An evening of student-led classical repertoire across multiple Asheville Symphony Youth Orchestra ensembles, from string orchestras to youth philharmonic and percussion groups. Expect layered orchestral textures plus a featured flute choir in a school auditorium setting.

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.
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.

Bold, nostalgic revue reimagining Broadway standards from the 1920s through the 1960s with live jazz inflected arrangements, boundary breaking inclusive casting, and fresh theatrical reinterpretations that foreground humor and emotional depth.

Bold, nostalgic revue reimagining Broadway standards from the 1920s through the 1960s with live jazz inflected arrangements, boundary breaking inclusive casting, and fresh theatrical reinterpretations that foreground humor and emotional depth.
Bold, nostalgic revue reimagining Broadway standards from the 1920s through the 1960s with live jazz inflected arrangements, boundary breaking inclusive casting, and fresh theatrical reinterpretations that foreground humor and emotional depth.

Velvet-soul Americana and blues set led by Ashley Heath’s strong, airy vocals, prolific songwriting, and bluesy guitar work. Expect an award-winning WNC favorite in a lively brewery taproom atmosphere with pints flowing late.

Velvet-soul Americana and blues set led by Ashley Heath’s strong, airy vocals, prolific songwriting, and bluesy guitar work. Expect an award-winning WNC favorite in a lively brewery taproom atmosphere with pints flowing late.
Velvet-soul Americana and blues set led by Ashley Heath’s strong, airy vocals, prolific songwriting, and bluesy guitar work. Expect an award-winning WNC favorite in a lively brewery taproom atmosphere with pints flowing late.