The Blues Is Alright Tour comes to the Bon Secours Wellness Arena with the 7^th Annual Greenville Blues Festival on Saturday, October 4 at 7:00 p.m. The Blues is musical storytelling filled with stark emotion and a revolving reality check. It’s authentically raw; transforming tragedy, adversity, and heartache into a visceral and cathartic experience. This special night of emotive lyrics and guitar-driven accompaniment features performances by Tucka, King George, Pokey Bear, Lenny Williams, Theodis Ealey, and J-Wonn

Experience Appalachian music and dancing at this lively community gathering! Enjoy a live old-time string band as a caller leads fun, easy-to-follow dances—no partner or experience needed. Start the evening with a short flatfoot lesson and try your luck in the cake raffle. All ages are welcome!

Plenty of free parking is available at Haw Creek Elementary School (10 Bethesda Rd), just a short walk from the hall. Accessible spots are also available next to the dance hall at Haw Creek Commons.

Admission: $10 per person, $5 for children 12 and under. Pay at the door via cash, Venmo, or Zelle.

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WHERE: Third Room
WHEN: Saturday October 4, 2025
DOORS: 8pm SHOW: 8:30pm
GENRE: future breaks / edm
TICKETS: $25 early bird / $30 adv. / $35 d.o.s.

Getting in the spotlight at the young age of just 16 with brutally unique multi-genre music, IMANU has developed a presence on the bass music scene as one of the greatest producers of the new generation. Now in his twenties, he already released on top notch labels such as Deadbeats, UKF and Vision, and remixed the likes of Apashe, T OKiMONST A and What So Not & Skrillex, as well as delivering collaborations with artists like Noisia, KUČKA, The Glitch Mob, Flowdan, Pham and Josh Pan.

Lecture Demonstration Series for the Curious, the New, and the Devotee

Sun Oct 5 • 3 pm | 60 minutes

Louis and Duke were there at the beginning—and their influence echoes through every note that comes after. Louis taught the world to swing with joyful individuality. Duke, America’s greatest composer, gave us music that is sophisticated, soulful, and gloriously open. Between them, they laid the foundation—unshakably cool and warmly welcoming.

Jazz Is for Everyone is a series of five one-hour sessions exploring jazz music. Come to one or join them all—each session stands on its own and welcomes listeners at any level.

What You’ll Experience:
Guided listening
Live music demonstrations
Stories that connect the music to people, places, and intent
A space for questions, curiosity, and shared discovery

Jeremy Walker launched Jazz Is for Everyone in 2004 at his Brilliant Corners Jazz Club, with Wynton Marsalis serving as Artistic Advisor. The program was developed as an Educational Affiliate with Jazz at Lincoln Center. Since then, Walker’s been writing, composing, performing, producing, and speaking about why this music still matters.

Fellow Pynins is an award winning contemporary transatlantic folk duo with a keen and bucolic sense of vocal harmony and song craft. The live performance is a whimsically emotional escapade through the chasms of our, yes, feelings. Dashed with spontaneous and clever banter, mirth and woe, you will probably cry and quite possibly laugh, a lot. Wielding claw-hammer banjo, Irish bouzouki, mandolin, and acoustic guitar the duo sings predominantly original music as well as reworked traditional ballads gathered from their travels.

“Folk Music with a hefty touch of whimsy” – Bob Boilen (NPR)

Only Nashville could give birth to a band like the SteelDrivers: a group of seasoned veterans –each distinguished in his or her own right, each valued in the town’s commercial community – who are seizing an opportunity to follow their hearts to their souls’ reward. In doing so, they are braiding their bluegrass roots with new threads of their own design, bringing together country, soul, blues, and other contemporary influences to create an unapologetic hybrid that is old as the hills but fresh as the morning dew. This is new music with the old feeling. SteelDrivers fan Vince Gill describes the band’s fusion as simply “an incredible combination.”

The Witcher in Concert is coming to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the critically acclaimed The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt! Witness the open-world RPG’s timeless score brought to life with a live orchestra performance, featuring special appearances by Polish folk metal band Percival, the original co-composers of the game’s soundtrack.

This cinematic experience combines breathtaking in-game visuals with live music, making it a must-see event for fans of The Witcher and epic orchestral performances alike.

Aaron Lewis, the Vermont-born powerhouse first found success with Staind – the 2000s-era hard rockers who injected meditative muscle into an era better known for mindless aggression. But while that band is still very much alive, it was never enough to satisfy Lewis’ creative drive. Embracing his roots to earn a rare second round of success, a series of solo Country projects have led to two No. 1 Billboard Country Album debuts – TOWN LINE (2011) and SINNER (2016) – plus a PLATINUM collab with heroes George Jones and Charlie Daniels (“Country Boy”), and a GOLD-certified Billboard No. 1 with “Am I The Only One” in 2021. Lewis’ 2022 solo album followed suit, with FRAYED AT BOTH ENDS emerging as the best-selling Country album in America but he never wrote songs for the stats. No matter the sonic setting, Lewis writes and sings to get his truth out and his latest album THE HILL (2024) is no different.

Ben Folds With The Asheville Symphony is coming to the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium at Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville on October 10, 2025.

Bursting onto the scene at just 16 with her multi-platinum debut The Soul Sessions, Grammy and Brit Award-winning artist Joss Stone has captivated audiences around the globe with her stunning vocals and fearless artistry. With over 15 million albums sold and a billion streams in the U.S. alone, she’s a true force in modern soul.

Stone has shared the stage with legends—James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Mick Jagger, Sting, Gladys Knight, and more—and made history with her Total World Tour, performing in every country on Earth.

Her latest chapter is just as bold: a West End musical (The Time Traveler’s Wife), a critically acclaimed live album (20 Years of Soul), and a brand-new studio album on the way in 2025.

WHERE: Third Room
WHEN: Friday October 10, 2025
DOORS: 8pm SHOW: 9pm
GENRE: psychedelic jam rock / jamtronic fusion
TICKETS: $15 adv. / $20 d.o.s.

PURCHASE: https://tixr.com/e/152971

Chalk Dinosaur:
WEBSITE: https://chalkdinosaur.com
HEAR SOME MUSIC: https://chalkdinosaur.bandcamp.com
SEE A VIDEO: https://youtu.be/_7Rk-D1vGEo?si=EUEEe68oOYw1eesw

Chalk Dinosaur was founded in 2008 as the artist project of Pittsburgh music producer John O’Hallaron, and is known for it’s colorfully diverse and prolific songwriting. Over the years, Chalk Dinosaur has released 28 albums and EP’s, ranging from indie and surf rock to psychedelic rock, electronic dance music, funk, and jam. Some albums are instrumental and some are vocally centered. Some are solo recording projects, while others are collaborative albums featuring the full band.
Chalk Dinosaur (Pittsburgh, PA) as a performance entity is a live electronic duo featuring a fusion of dance, funk and psychedelic rock. Distinctive melodic themes coupled with a groove-focused rhythm section augmented with synthesizers and electronic textures, the live shows are characterized by high energy and emotional diversity.

THE RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS LOVIN’ FEELIN’ FAREWELL TOUR 

Prepare for a soul-stirring, nostalgic concert experience at the Lovin’ Feelin’ Farewell Tour of the legendary Righteous Brothers. The Righteous Brothers Lovin’ Feelin’ Farewell Tour promises a captivating musical odyssey, spanning the early days of rock and roll, the era of Blue-Eyed Soul and as far reaching as the movie Dirty Dancing.  From heartwarming ballads to energetic rock anthems, every performance is a testament to the enduring power of The Righteous Brothers’ music and their connection to fans across the globe. Take a journey through decades of timeless hits that have defined a generation, including “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin,'” “Unchained Melody,” “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life,” “Soul and Inspiration,” “Ebb Tide,” and “Rock and Roll Heaven.” Bill Medley has been entertaining audiences for more than sixty years.  His iconic bass-baritone helped earn The Righteous Brothers their place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and is interwoven with the cherished memories of a lifetime of fans.

The Rhythm & Brews Concert Series unfolds as a casual and welcoming event, occurring on the third Thursday of each month from June to October. South Main Street in Hendersonville transforms into a hub of local entertainment, where community members gather to enjoy live music, craft beverages, and family-friendly activities. Doors open at 5:15 p.m., initiating the evening with an opening act at 5:30 p.m., followed by the headlining performance from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

2025 Rhythm & Brews Concert final concert of the season:

October 16: BonaFide Soul [[Jazz/Funk/Soul] with Congdon Griffin Band [[Folk/Americana/Rock]]

The Beer & Wine Garden, a focal point for adults, features offerings from local establishments such as Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., Bold Rock Hard Cider, Guidon Brewing Co., Oklawaha Brewing Co., Dry Falls Brewery, Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards, and Flat Rock Cider Company. Notably, all net proceeds from adult beverage sales contribute to the Friends of Downtown Hendersonville, a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to supporting the Downtown Program.

For families, the Hendersonville Honeycrisps & the Hendersonville Toy Company Kid Zone provide a range of kid-friendly activities, including hula-hooping and interactive exhibits.

Attendees are encouraged to bring camp chairs and picnic blankets to create a relaxed atmosphere. However, coolers and pets are best left at home to ensure the comfort and safety of all participants. Join us for a laid-back summer evening, filled with music, local brews, and community connections in the heart of Hendersonville.

Asheville Music School and The Mule have teamed up for a silent auction fundraiser to benefit Asheville Music School’s scholarship and outreach programs through the Paul Thorpe Music Education Fund. Up for bidding will be luxury regional experiences, vacation getaways, wine tasting events, fine art, pampering packages, restaurant and wellness gift certificates, concert tickets and more. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Patrons can hit the cash bar serving wine, local beer, cocktails, and NA beverages, and dine on regional food by local chefs. The evening will also feature live music showcase performances by AMS students.
The funds we’re raising through this auction are going to help fund the Paul Thorpe Music Education Fund, which provides need-based scholarships for music lessons and instruments, as well as music-based community outreach.

Keith Urban is bringing the HIGH AND ALIVE WORLD TOUR with special guests Chase Matthew, Alana Springsteen and Karley Scott Collinsto to Bon Secours Wellness Arena 10/16! Tickets on sale Friday 12/13 @ 10AM.

Tickets are available at the GSP International Airport Box Office located at the arena from the on sale through show day while supplies last. Box Office hours vary but we are generally open M-F 10AM-2PM.

On Thursday, October 16 the Momenta Quartet pays tribute to the groundbreaking musical legacy of Black Mountain College with a program of modernist works by its two most iconic American composers: Stefan Wolpe (1902-1972) who was Music Director of Black Mountain College from 1952 through 1956, and John Cage (1912-1992) who taught there in the summer of 1952 and was in residence is the summer of 1953. Momenta will open the program with two works written in 1950: Wolpe’s Set of 12 Pieces for String Quartet which the group premiered after it was transcribed from manuscript by the Stefan Wolpe Society, and John Cage’s String Quartet in Four Parts (1950). They will close the program with one of Wolpe’s late works, his String Quartet (1969).

This event is presented in conjunction with the exhibition Points in Space: Performance at Black Mountain College. The Momenta Quartet will also perform as part of Aphorisms, a Tribute to Ursula Mamlok, on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 14th-15th.

THUR 10/16 – 7-9 PM – Songwriter Sessions return with Cary Cooper, and Todd Hoke. An evening of original songs in the natural acoustics and listening room atmosphere of the beautiful and historic Brandy Bar. Another trio of wonder filled songwriters will be sharing their lyrical and musical offerings for our October session at the coolest bar in Hendo These musicians will delight your senses, tickle your funny bone, and adjust your alignment (metaphorically). All that and delicious cocktails? Yes, please! Join us with Cary Cooper, Jenny Reynolds, and Todd Hoke. With hosts Annie Wenz & Todd Hoke.
Cary Cooper is a whimsical singer-songwriter whose heartfelt lyrics and warm, pop folk-rooted melodies invite listeners into stories of love, loss, and resilience. Award winning (Kerrville, Rocky Mountain, Telluride), longtime touring artist and founder of RealPeopleRealSongs, she blends wit, wisdom, and intimacy, creating music that feels like conversation.
For information contact [email protected]

Come get down to some spooky, groovy, and funky disco house tunes!

Feat. a stellar lineup of local talent:

– Sketchy Decks
– Earl Grae
– Interstellar Noise
– Double Helix

$10 entry. Don’t miss this one!

Mon Cher let’s get to it! Most requested faves Zydeco Ya Ya are back in the Big Barn for zydeco, swamp pop, second line, and Cajun swing. These guys always provide a fabulous groove and engaging show that makes you want to hop out onto the floor- or bob and weave from your chair, cold one in hand.

• HNG will be running a bar with local beers, NA beverage and snack cart.
• Barn Door Ciderworks will provide some sweet and snappy sips of their legendary cider brewed right here in Fairview.
• The Garden Foodtruck by chef Simone Jaramillo will be serving seasonal, sustainable, food-as-medicine MAGIC!
• Pro tip: we have picnic tables, benches & patio sets, but always bring a backup folding chair or picnic blanket JUST in case. It can get packed!

By purchasing your ticket online you will be on our Will Call list, admission will be checked in at the Cabana!

Tauren Wells: Artist, Author, and Faith Leader

Tauren Wells is a multi-platinum recording artist, bestselling author, and dynamic faith leader who has inspired millions through his music, message, and ministry.

With 10 GRAMMY® nominations, eight GMA Dove Awards, seven #1 radio hits, and over 1.6 billion global streams, he has become one of the most influential voices in contemporary Christian music.

In 2025, Wells released his debut book Joy Bomb: Unleash Jesus’s Explosive Joy for an Extraordinary Life, which quickly became a #1 Amazon New Release and ECPA bestseller. At the same time, his breakout single Take It All Back earned RIAA Gold certification and topped multiple radio charts.

His RIAA-certified singles—platinum hits Known and Hills and Valleys, and gold singles God’s Not Done With You and Famous For (I Believe)—continue to resonate deeply with listeners.

Known for blending gospel, pop, hip-hop, and R&B, Wells has collaborated with a wide range of artists, from H.E.R. and Elevation Worship to Lecrae and Tobymac. Having previously toured with legends including Lionel Richie and Mariah Carey, he has captivated audiences worldwide.

Beyond music, Wells continues to lead both on and off stage—most recently with the launch of Church of Whitestone in Austin, TX, where he and his wife serve as co-lead pastors—uniting creativity and conviction to awaken the spirit of a generation.

Driven by a commitment to bring his family closer to their collective faith, Wells creates music as a testament to this purpose—an intent that infuses his 2025 EP Let The Church Sing and his bestselling literary debut Joy Bomb, both out now.

WHERE: Third Room
WHEN: Saturday October 18, 2025
DOORS: 8pm SHOW: 9pm
GENRE: glitch hop / idm / neurofunk
TICKETS: $25 adv. / $30 d.o.s.

Formed in Bristol in 2008, KOAN Sound, comprised of Will Weeks and Jim Bastow, is a dynamic electronic music duo renowned for blending intricate sound design with profound musical compositions. Their music integrates a diverse range of electronic genres, alongside funk, ambient, and cinematic elements, all marked by the duo’s distinct style—which fields electronic production, both live and in the studio, like an instrument itself.

Influenced by a mix of underground electronic music and bands like Rage Against the Machine, Incubus, and The Prodigy, KOAN Sound quickly gained recognition.Their musical journey evolved with the release of the Funk Blaster EP on Skrillex’s OWSLA label, which hit number one on Beatport and displayed a broader range of styles, including notable funk influences.