
The Chicken Alley Hot 5
Old-time hot jazz in the spirit of early swing, led by a rotating cast of Asheville veterans from the past 25 years. Expect tight ensemble playing and late-night jazz club atmosphere downtown.
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High lonesome traditional bluegrass with driving banjo, fiddle, upright bass, and tight three part harmonies in an intimate wine bar setting; late evening listening set ideal for acoustic purists and local music supporters.

High lonesome traditional bluegrass with driving banjo, fiddle, upright bass, and tight three part harmonies in an intimate wine bar setting; late evening listening set ideal for acoustic purists and local music supporters.
High lonesome traditional bluegrass with driving banjo, fiddle, upright bass, and tight three part harmonies in an intimate wine bar setting; late evening listening set ideal for acoustic purists and local music supporters.

Authentic Chicago-style blues pours out in a late-night club set led by award-winning guitarist, singer, and songwriter Mr Jimmy. Expect gritty vocals, sharp solos, and danceable barroom energy downtown.

Authentic Chicago-style blues pours out in a late-night club set led by award-winning guitarist, singer, and songwriter Mr Jimmy. Expect gritty vocals, sharp solos, and danceable barroom energy downtown.
Authentic Chicago-style blues pours out in a late-night club set led by award-winning guitarist, singer, and songwriter Mr Jimmy. Expect gritty vocals, sharp solos, and danceable barroom energy downtown.

Big band jazz fills an all ages seated room with swinging classics from Count Basie and Duke Ellington, plus high energy Buddy Rich charts and modern favorites. Expect a laid back Sunday matinee groove with serious soul alongside a local brew.

Big band jazz fills an all ages seated room with swinging classics from Count Basie and Duke Ellington, plus high energy Buddy Rich charts and modern favorites. Expect a laid back Sunday matinee groove with serious soul alongside a local brew.
Big band jazz fills an all ages seated room with swinging classics from Count Basie and Duke Ellington, plus high energy Buddy Rich charts and modern favorites. Expect a laid back Sunday matinee groove with serious soul alongside a local brew.
Speakeasy style jazz showcase spotlighting Asheville Music School vocal students backed by a live jazz band. Expect classic standards, polished stagecraft, and an intimate cocktail lounge atmosphere.
Speakeasy style jazz showcase spotlighting Asheville Music School vocal students backed by a live jazz band. Expect classic standards, polished stagecraft, and an intimate cocktail lounge atmosphere.
Speakeasy style jazz showcase spotlighting Asheville Music School vocal students backed by a live jazz band. Expect classic standards, polished stagecraft, and an intimate cocktail lounge atmosphere.

An after-dark set at a boutique hotel hangout, pairing a lively band vibe with cocktails and a social lobby bar atmosphere. Ideal for travelers and locals looking for an easy, upbeat night out downtown.

An after-dark set at a boutique hotel hangout, pairing a lively band vibe with cocktails and a social lobby bar atmosphere. Ideal for travelers and locals looking for an easy, upbeat night out downtown.
An after-dark set at a boutique hotel hangout, pairing a lively band vibe with cocktails and a social lobby bar atmosphere. Ideal for travelers and locals looking for an easy, upbeat night out downtown.

Beginner-friendly swing dance night with an early lesson, then a DJ-led social floor for Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, Charleston, and Balboa. Late-night energy shifts after 10pm into blues and West Coast swing; no partner needed, ages 12+.

Beginner-friendly swing dance night with an early lesson, then a DJ-led social floor for Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, Charleston, and Balboa. Late-night energy shifts after 10pm into blues and West Coast swing; no partner needed, ages 12+.
Beginner-friendly swing dance night with an early lesson, then a DJ-led social floor for Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, Charleston, and Balboa. Late-night energy shifts after 10pm into blues and West Coast swing; no partner needed, ages 12+.

Groove-driven jazz blends 60s-era soul jazz with Afro Cuban rhythms, contemporary fusion, and funk-forward improvisation. A late-night club set with tight quartet interplay and danceable low-end pulse.

Groove-driven jazz blends 60s-era soul jazz with Afro Cuban rhythms, contemporary fusion, and funk-forward improvisation. A late-night club set with tight quartet interplay and danceable low-end pulse.
Groove-driven jazz blends 60s-era soul jazz with Afro Cuban rhythms, contemporary fusion, and funk-forward improvisation. A late-night club set with tight quartet interplay and danceable low-end pulse.

A weekly late-night jam session led by members of Asheville’s Empire Strikes Brass, with an open, community-driven energy and plenty of horn-heavy grooves. Drop into a downtown music hall for improvised sets and spontaneous collaborations.

A weekly late-night jam session led by members of Asheville’s Empire Strikes Brass, with an open, community-driven energy and plenty of horn-heavy grooves. Drop into a downtown music hall for improvised sets and spontaneous collaborations.
A weekly late-night jam session led by members of Asheville’s Empire Strikes Brass, with an open, community-driven energy and plenty of horn-heavy grooves. Drop into a downtown music hall for improvised sets and spontaneous collaborations.

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.

Late-night tunes in a cozy bar lounge setting, ideal for a casual hangout with drinks and a lively crowd. Set at a local Asheville spot geared toward weekend nightlife energy.

Late-night tunes in a cozy bar lounge setting, ideal for a casual hangout with drinks and a lively crowd. Set at a local Asheville spot geared toward weekend nightlife energy.
Late-night tunes in a cozy bar lounge setting, ideal for a casual hangout with drinks and a lively crowd. Set at a local Asheville spot geared toward weekend nightlife energy.

Boundary-pushing acoustic sets that blend traditional bluegrass drive with modern jamgrass improvisation. Expect fast picking, extended grooves, and a high-energy late-night club atmosphere.

Boundary-pushing acoustic sets that blend traditional bluegrass drive with modern jamgrass improvisation. Expect fast picking, extended grooves, and a high-energy late-night club atmosphere.
Boundary-pushing acoustic sets that blend traditional bluegrass drive with modern jamgrass improvisation. Expect fast picking, extended grooves, and a high-energy late-night club atmosphere.

Jam-band grooves and extended improvisation channel classic Grateful Dead eras, powered by Shakedown Citi with support from Hype Machine. Expect a high-energy, late-night club set in an intimate downtown music hall.

Jam-band grooves and extended improvisation channel classic Grateful Dead eras, powered by Shakedown Citi with support from Hype Machine. Expect a high-energy, late-night club set in an intimate downtown music hall.
Jam-band grooves and extended improvisation channel classic Grateful Dead eras, powered by Shakedown Citi with support from Hype Machine. Expect a high-energy, late-night club set in an intimate downtown music hall.
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.

Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a downtown pub in a casual, community jam atmosphere. Expect an informal night of traditional string-band sounds and laid-back listening and playing.

Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a downtown pub in a casual, community jam atmosphere. Expect an informal night of traditional string-band sounds and laid-back listening and playing.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a downtown pub in a casual, community jam atmosphere. Expect an informal night of traditional string-band sounds and laid-back listening and playing.

Authentic Chicago style blues led by award winning guitarist, singer, and songwriter Mr Jimmy, blending gritty vocals with electric guitar riffs. A late night club set built for dance floor energy and barroom atmosphere.

Authentic Chicago style blues led by award winning guitarist, singer, and songwriter Mr Jimmy, blending gritty vocals with electric guitar riffs. A late night club set built for dance floor energy and barroom atmosphere.
Authentic Chicago style blues led by award winning guitarist, singer, and songwriter Mr Jimmy, blending gritty vocals with electric guitar riffs. A late night club set built for dance floor energy and barroom atmosphere.

Participatory old time jam sessions bring Appalachian fiddle, banjo, and guitar tunes into a lively English Irish style downtown pub. Pair a pint and dinner with a rotating cast of local WNC pickers from 5–9pm.

Participatory old time jam sessions bring Appalachian fiddle, banjo, and guitar tunes into a lively English Irish style downtown pub. Pair a pint and dinner with a rotating cast of local WNC pickers from 5–9pm.
Participatory old time jam sessions bring Appalachian fiddle, banjo, and guitar tunes into a lively English Irish style downtown pub. Pair a pint and dinner with a rotating cast of local WNC pickers from 5–9pm.

Straight ahead jazz in an intimate hotel lounge, led by celebrated bassist and composer Steve LaSpina alongside piano, sax, guitar, and drums. Expect swinging ensemble interplay and world class improvisation in a late night set.

Straight ahead jazz in an intimate hotel lounge, led by celebrated bassist and composer Steve LaSpina alongside piano, sax, guitar, and drums. Expect swinging ensemble interplay and world class improvisation in a late night set.
Straight ahead jazz in an intimate hotel lounge, led by celebrated bassist and composer Steve LaSpina alongside piano, sax, guitar, and drums. Expect swinging ensemble interplay and world class improvisation in a late night set.

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 late-night band set in a cozy downtown brewery taproom, built for beer-in-hand listening and a lively bar crowd. Expect an intimate room vibe with close-up musicianship and social energy.

A late-night band set in a cozy downtown brewery taproom, built for beer-in-hand listening and a lively bar crowd. Expect an intimate room vibe with close-up musicianship and social energy.
A late-night band set in a cozy downtown brewery taproom, built for beer-in-hand listening and a lively bar crowd. Expect an intimate room vibe with close-up musicianship and social energy.

Relaxed late-night jazz session led by longtime Chicago musician Mr Jimmy, paying tribute to the giants of jazz with classic standards and improvisation. Music flows in an outdoor courtyard when weather allows for an easygoing club vibe.

Relaxed late-night jazz session led by longtime Chicago musician Mr Jimmy, paying tribute to the giants of jazz with classic standards and improvisation. Music flows in an outdoor courtyard when weather allows for an easygoing club vibe.
Relaxed late-night jazz session led by longtime Chicago musician Mr Jimmy, paying tribute to the giants of jazz with classic standards and improvisation. Music flows in an outdoor courtyard when weather allows for an easygoing club vibe.