Upcoming events and things to do in Asheville, NC. Below is a list of events for festivals, concerts, art exhibitions, group meetups and more.

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Friday, August 9, 2019
13th Annual Asheville Comedy Festival
Aug 9 @ 8:00 pm
varies--see details

Schedule:
Wednesday, August 7 at Highland Brewing Company
Thursday, August 8 at Diana Wortham Theatre
Friday, August 9 at Diana Wortham Theatre
Saturday, August 10 at Diana Wortham Theatre
Late shows at Lazoom Room Wednesday – Friday
Tickets on Sale now at www.ashevillecomedyfestival.com

Asheville Comedy Festival Showcase #3
Aug 9 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Diana Wortham Theatre

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Maya May – David Sitrick – Janet McNamara – Jimmy HVD – Olivia Cathcart – Mike Feeney – Chey Bell – Nat Baimel – Caitlin Checkeroski – Dylan Vattelana – Aviva Siegel – Jeff Zenisek –

Godspeed You! Black Emperor Manas
Aug 9 @ 9:00 pm
Orange Peel

Friday, August 9th, the last remaining tickets are quickly disappearing to catch Godspeed You! Black Emperor live, along with support band Manas. The independent, 9-piece collective known as Godspeed has been making music together for almost 25 years now – their art is swelling, dark, all instrumental neo-classical anarchist rock. Heavy on the guitars and atmospheric strings. Don’t miss your chance to see this elusive band live at the Peel while you can! It is almost sold out.

Saturday, August 10, 2019
53rd Season of Shindig On the Green!
Aug 10 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Pack Square Park

Shindig on the Green, free outdoor concert in downtown Asheville

Bring your instruments, families, friends, lawn chairs and blankets and join us for good times at the Bascom Lamar Lunsford Stage. In 2019 Shindig on the Green, which features a stage show and informal jam sessions around the park, continues at its original location — formerly known as City County Plaza, now transformed into the new Pack Square Park. Locals and visitors alike come together downtown “along about sundown,” or at 7:00pm for those who wear a watch, until 10:00p.m. Concessions are available. Come experience the beautiful music and dance traditions of Southern Appalachia on a summer evening in the mountains.

The Big EZ’s Free Concert in the Park
Aug 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Cecil Park near Hickory Tavern

We invite you to bring your family, friends and neighbors and enjoy a musical evening in Biltmore Park Town Square.  Grab a blanket and join us in Cecil Park, the green space near Hickory Tavern and Brixx Wood Fired Pizza, for Concerts in the Park.  The annual Concerts in the Park are held once a month, May – September, from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.  Concerts are FREE and open to the public.  Come enjoy two full hours of live music, dancing and fun for the whole family.
***Concerts in the Park will be held rain or shine.  In the event of inclement weather the concert will be moved inside Hickory Tavern***

 

13th Annual Asheville Comedy Festival
Aug 10 @ 8:00 pm
varies--see details

Schedule:
Wednesday, August 7 at Highland Brewing Company
Thursday, August 8 at Diana Wortham Theatre
Friday, August 9 at Diana Wortham Theatre
Saturday, August 10 at Diana Wortham Theatre
Late shows at Lazoom Room Wednesday – Friday
Tickets on Sale now at www.ashevillecomedyfestival.com

Asheville Comedy Festival Showcase #4
Aug 10 @ 8:00 pm
Diana Wortham Theatre

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Pedro Gonzalez – Lucia Whalen – Ken Garr – Curtis Cook – Linda Belt – Gianmarco Soresi – Pauline Yasuda – Wellington Ojukwu – Gracie Canaan – Chris Flanagan – Winston Hodges – Courtney Gilmour –

Sunday, August 11, 2019
Jack of the Wood : Sunday-Irish Session
Aug 11 @ 3:00 pm
Jack of the Wood

 

Jack of the Wood : Sunday-Irish Session 

Sundays

1 till who knows when?

Traditional Irish music is kept alive at Jack of the Wood with our unplugged Sunday session.

Jack of the Wood

95 Patton ave

Asheville, NC 28801

(828) 252.5445

http://www.jackofthewood.com/

Monday, August 12, 2019
Moog Filtered Ale Returns for Moogmentum Grand Opening Celebration
Aug 12 all-day
Moogseum

 

Moog Filtered Ale Returns for Moogmentum Grand Opening Celebration

The Bob Moog Foundation and Asheville Brewing Company are proud to announce a very limited release of Moog Filtered Ale, a specially brewed ale named in honor of synthesizer pioneer Bob Moog. This unique pale ale will be available beginning Monday, August 12, 2019, in celebration of Moogmentum, the series of events marking the grand opening of the Foundation’s Moogseum, taking place August 13th-15th in downtown Asheville, NC. All profits from the sale of the beer will be donated to the Bob Moog Foundation to benefit the Moogseum.

Moog Filtered Ale will be available on draft exclusively at Moogmentum events at the Asheville Masonic Temple and the Asheville Music Hall, as well as at Bottle Shop 604 in west Asheville and the Asheville Brewing Company in downtown Asheville.

“Moog Filtered Ale is a dry hopped pale ale with big citrus and tropical flavor and aroma,” stated Pete Langheinrich, Asheville Brewing Company’s head brewer. “Moog has always been a huge part of our brewery’s soundtrack and we’re very excited to work with such a true music pioneer. This brew showcases classic and modern American brewing techniques and reflects the passion and ingenuity of both Bob Moog and Asheville Brewing Company.”

Tuesday, August 13, 2019
Moogmentum: Synthesizing Innovation, Music, and Creativity“
Aug 13 all-day
Moogseum

 

 

 

 

 

We are honored and thrilled to announce “Moogmentum: Synthesizing Innovation, Music, and Creativity“, a three day celebration of the grand opening of the Moogseum.

Moogmentum will kick off at the Asheville Masonic Temple Theater on Tuesday evening, August 13, 2019 with a pair of special events:

  • 7pm: From the Beginning With Herb Deutsch, in Conversation with Larry Fast – Herb Deutsch, the educator, innovator, and musician who was the catalyst and the co-collaborator on the development of Moog synthesizer in 1964, will talk about his very early days forging new sonic pathways with Bob. Woven into his insights will be listening sessions of the rare “Abominatron Tape“, the 84-minute tape that Bob sent Herb with the prototype in 1964, in which he describes and demonstrates every single parameter of this new sonic creature. Historian, technologist, and musician Larry Fast will serve as moderator. This ticketed event is open to the public. Purchase your ticket here: http://bit.ly/MoogmentumTickets2019.
  • 9pm: The Story of Bob and i – Legendary keyboardist Patrick Moraz (YES, Refugee, The Moody Blues), in conversation with Larry Fast, shares a one-of-a kind synthesis of performance and interview during which he will perform on Bob Moog’s personal piano and on various synthesizers, interspersed with sharing unique insights about the extensive time he spent working closely with Bob in the mid-1970s, and about their decades-long friendship. Rarely seen photos will be woven throughout the concert, as will audio and video from Patrick’s long career.  Historian, technologist, and musician Larry Fast will guide the discussion with Patrick. This ticketed event is open to the public. Purchase your ticket here: http://bit.ly/MoogmentumTickets2019.

The Moogmentum celebration will continue on Wednesday, August 14th, with:

  • 11:30am: Guided tour of the Moogseum with executive director Michelle Moog-Koussa. This event is open to the public, but space is limited. Entry fee to Moogseum is required unless included in ticket package.
  • 2:30pm: Modulations with Moogs and Moraz – In this intimate VIP event at the Moogseum, (capacity limited to 25 attendees) legendary keyboardist Patrick Moraz shares his history integrating Moog synthesizers into his music, while exploring the massive sonic capabilities of those instruments on vintage gear, followed by a Q&A from the audience, and a CD signing. This event is open to VIP ticket holders only. Purchase your VIP ticket here: http://bit.ly/MoogmentumTickets2019.
  • 3:30pm4:15pm: CD Signing With Patrick Moraz in the Moogseum Store. This event is open to the public.

  • 5pm: Unveiling of the Moog Prototype at the Moogseum With Herb Deutsch – Join Herb Deutsch in this intimate VIP event (capacity limited to 25 attendees) in which he will unveil the legendary, rare Moog synthesizer prototype, on loan to the Moogseum from the Henry Ford Museum and seen for the first time at this event. Herb will delve into the capabilities of the prototype, and talk about his experience composing on it, followed by a Q&A. Historian, technologist, and musician Larry Fast will guide the discussion. This event is open to VIP Ticket holders only. Purchase your VIP ticket here: http://bit.ly/MoogmentumTickets2019.
  • Dinner with Herb Deustch, Patrick Moraz, and Larry Fast – Join three legendary musical figures for this one-of-a-kind reception, seated dinner, and conversation at the exquisite AC Hotel in downtown Asheville, a block away from the Moogseum. Limited to 90 guests. This ticketed event is open to the public. Purchase your ticket here: http://bit.ly/MoogmentumTickets2019.

On Thursday, August 15th, multi-instrumentalist, composer, modular synthesist, and clinician Lisa Bella Donna will dazzle the Moogentum attendees, and Larry Fast will offer a Keynote Message at the Asheville Music Hall.

  • 11:30am: Synthesizer Alchemy, a Workshop with Lisa Bella Donna  Explore the sonic landscape with dynamic synthesist Lisa Bella Donna in this insightful workshop as she shares the vast possibilities of using a variety of contemporary and vintage synthesizers with various unique effect pedals.  Lisa will lend her decades of experience to share insights into musical and sound design, and take questions throughout the session. A CD signing will follow. This ticketed event is open to the public. Purchase your ticket here: http://bit.ly/MoogmentumTickets2019.
  • 2pm: Moogmentum Keynote Discussion – Tracing Analog to Digital Historian, technologist, and musician Larry Fast will speak to the early beginnings of Bob Moog’s innovations, and trace the evolution of that technology through to digital synthesis and beyond. He will share samples from his own music and answer questions. A CD signing will follow. This event is free and open to the public.
  • 4pm: Moogseum Ribbon Cutting – The Asheville Chamber of Commerce celebrates the grand opening of the Moogseum with a champagne toast and tour of the Moogseum with Michelle Moog-Koussa. This event is free and open to the public.
  • 8pm: Sonic Explorations, a Concert with Lisa Bella Donna  Synthesist Lisa Bella Donna will electrify the stage at the Asheville Music Hall by bringing contemporary and vintage synthesizers together for an evening of sound sculpting and sequencing, mixed with improvisational explorations. Join her on the sonic journey that will give voice to the grand opening of the Moogseum. This ticketed event is open to the public. Purchase your tickets here: http://bit.ly/MoogmentumTickets2019.

The Keynote Discussion, ribbon-cutting ceremony, and Grand Opening Celebration Concert are free to all.

Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Moogmentum: Synthesizing Innovation, Music, and Creativity“
Aug 14 all-day
Moogseum

 

 

 

 

 

We are honored and thrilled to announce “Moogmentum: Synthesizing Innovation, Music, and Creativity“, a three day celebration of the grand opening of the Moogseum.

Moogmentum will kick off at the Asheville Masonic Temple Theater on Tuesday evening, August 13, 2019 with a pair of special events:

  • 7pm: From the Beginning With Herb Deutsch, in Conversation with Larry Fast – Herb Deutsch, the educator, innovator, and musician who was the catalyst and the co-collaborator on the development of Moog synthesizer in 1964, will talk about his very early days forging new sonic pathways with Bob. Woven into his insights will be listening sessions of the rare “Abominatron Tape“, the 84-minute tape that Bob sent Herb with the prototype in 1964, in which he describes and demonstrates every single parameter of this new sonic creature. Historian, technologist, and musician Larry Fast will serve as moderator. This ticketed event is open to the public. Purchase your ticket here: http://bit.ly/MoogmentumTickets2019.
  • 9pm: The Story of Bob and i – Legendary keyboardist Patrick Moraz (YES, Refugee, The Moody Blues), in conversation with Larry Fast, shares a one-of-a kind synthesis of performance and interview during which he will perform on Bob Moog’s personal piano and on various synthesizers, interspersed with sharing unique insights about the extensive time he spent working closely with Bob in the mid-1970s, and about their decades-long friendship. Rarely seen photos will be woven throughout the concert, as will audio and video from Patrick’s long career.  Historian, technologist, and musician Larry Fast will guide the discussion with Patrick. This ticketed event is open to the public. Purchase your ticket here: http://bit.ly/MoogmentumTickets2019.

The Moogmentum celebration will continue on Wednesday, August 14th, with:

  • 11:30am: Guided tour of the Moogseum with executive director Michelle Moog-Koussa. This event is open to the public, but space is limited. Entry fee to Moogseum is required unless included in ticket package.
  • 2:30pm: Modulations with Moogs and Moraz – In this intimate VIP event at the Moogseum, (capacity limited to 25 attendees) legendary keyboardist Patrick Moraz shares his history integrating Moog synthesizers into his music, while exploring the massive sonic capabilities of those instruments on vintage gear, followed by a Q&A from the audience, and a CD signing. This event is open to VIP ticket holders only. Purchase your VIP ticket here: http://bit.ly/MoogmentumTickets2019.
  • 3:30pm4:15pm: CD Signing With Patrick Moraz in the Moogseum Store. This event is open to the public.

  • 5pm: Unveiling of the Moog Prototype at the Moogseum With Herb Deutsch – Join Herb Deutsch in this intimate VIP event (capacity limited to 25 attendees) in which he will unveil the legendary, rare Moog synthesizer prototype, on loan to the Moogseum from the Henry Ford Museum and seen for the first time at this event. Herb will delve into the capabilities of the prototype, and talk about his experience composing on it, followed by a Q&A. Historian, technologist, and musician Larry Fast will guide the discussion. This event is open to VIP Ticket holders only. Purchase your VIP ticket here: http://bit.ly/MoogmentumTickets2019.
  • Dinner with Herb Deustch, Patrick Moraz, and Larry Fast – Join three legendary musical figures for this one-of-a-kind reception, seated dinner, and conversation at the exquisite AC Hotel in downtown Asheville, a block away from the Moogseum. Limited to 90 guests. This ticketed event is open to the public. Purchase your ticket here: http://bit.ly/MoogmentumTickets2019.

On Thursday, August 15th, multi-instrumentalist, composer, modular synthesist, and clinician Lisa Bella Donna will dazzle the Moogentum attendees, and Larry Fast will offer a Keynote Message at the Asheville Music Hall.

  • 11:30am: Synthesizer Alchemy, a Workshop with Lisa Bella Donna  Explore the sonic landscape with dynamic synthesist Lisa Bella Donna in this insightful workshop as she shares the vast possibilities of using a variety of contemporary and vintage synthesizers with various unique effect pedals.  Lisa will lend her decades of experience to share insights into musical and sound design, and take questions throughout the session. A CD signing will follow. This ticketed event is open to the public. Purchase your ticket here: http://bit.ly/MoogmentumTickets2019.
  • 2pm: Moogmentum Keynote Discussion – Tracing Analog to Digital Historian, technologist, and musician Larry Fast will speak to the early beginnings of Bob Moog’s innovations, and trace the evolution of that technology through to digital synthesis and beyond. He will share samples from his own music and answer questions. A CD signing will follow. This event is free and open to the public.
  • 4pm: Moogseum Ribbon Cutting – The Asheville Chamber of Commerce celebrates the grand opening of the Moogseum with a champagne toast and tour of the Moogseum with Michelle Moog-Koussa. This event is free and open to the public.
  • 8pm: Sonic Explorations, a Concert with Lisa Bella Donna  Synthesist Lisa Bella Donna will electrify the stage at the Asheville Music Hall by bringing contemporary and vintage synthesizers together for an evening of sound sculpting and sequencing, mixed with improvisational explorations. Join her on the sonic journey that will give voice to the grand opening of the Moogseum. This ticketed event is open to the public. Purchase your tickets here: http://bit.ly/MoogmentumTickets2019.

The Keynote Discussion, ribbon-cutting ceremony, and Grand Opening Celebration Concert are free to all.

Baroness War On Women
Aug 14 @ 9:00 pm
Orange Peel

Next Wednesday, August 14th, join us for progressive metal band Baroness, as they tour their brand new album, released in June (Gold and Gray). Tickets are going fast for what is sure to be an epic night of music.

Thursday, August 15, 2019
Moogmentum: Synthesizing Innovation, Music, and Creativity“
Aug 15 all-day
Moogseum

 

 

 

 

 

We are honored and thrilled to announce “Moogmentum: Synthesizing Innovation, Music, and Creativity“, a three day celebration of the grand opening of the Moogseum.

Moogmentum will kick off at the Asheville Masonic Temple Theater on Tuesday evening, August 13, 2019 with a pair of special events:

  • 7pm: From the Beginning With Herb Deutsch, in Conversation with Larry Fast – Herb Deutsch, the educator, innovator, and musician who was the catalyst and the co-collaborator on the development of Moog synthesizer in 1964, will talk about his very early days forging new sonic pathways with Bob. Woven into his insights will be listening sessions of the rare “Abominatron Tape“, the 84-minute tape that Bob sent Herb with the prototype in 1964, in which he describes and demonstrates every single parameter of this new sonic creature. Historian, technologist, and musician Larry Fast will serve as moderator. This ticketed event is open to the public. Purchase your ticket here: http://bit.ly/MoogmentumTickets2019.
  • 9pm: The Story of Bob and i – Legendary keyboardist Patrick Moraz (YES, Refugee, The Moody Blues), in conversation with Larry Fast, shares a one-of-a kind synthesis of performance and interview during which he will perform on Bob Moog’s personal piano and on various synthesizers, interspersed with sharing unique insights about the extensive time he spent working closely with Bob in the mid-1970s, and about their decades-long friendship. Rarely seen photos will be woven throughout the concert, as will audio and video from Patrick’s long career.  Historian, technologist, and musician Larry Fast will guide the discussion with Patrick. This ticketed event is open to the public. Purchase your ticket here: http://bit.ly/MoogmentumTickets2019.

The Moogmentum celebration will continue on Wednesday, August 14th, with:

  • 11:30am: Guided tour of the Moogseum with executive director Michelle Moog-Koussa. This event is open to the public, but space is limited. Entry fee to Moogseum is required unless included in ticket package.
  • 2:30pm: Modulations with Moogs and Moraz – In this intimate VIP event at the Moogseum, (capacity limited to 25 attendees) legendary keyboardist Patrick Moraz shares his history integrating Moog synthesizers into his music, while exploring the massive sonic capabilities of those instruments on vintage gear, followed by a Q&A from the audience, and a CD signing. This event is open to VIP ticket holders only. Purchase your VIP ticket here: http://bit.ly/MoogmentumTickets2019.
  • 3:30pm4:15pm: CD Signing With Patrick Moraz in the Moogseum Store. This event is open to the public.

  • 5pm: Unveiling of the Moog Prototype at the Moogseum With Herb Deutsch – Join Herb Deutsch in this intimate VIP event (capacity limited to 25 attendees) in which he will unveil the legendary, rare Moog synthesizer prototype, on loan to the Moogseum from the Henry Ford Museum and seen for the first time at this event. Herb will delve into the capabilities of the prototype, and talk about his experience composing on it, followed by a Q&A. Historian, technologist, and musician Larry Fast will guide the discussion. This event is open to VIP Ticket holders only. Purchase your VIP ticket here: http://bit.ly/MoogmentumTickets2019.
  • Dinner with Herb Deustch, Patrick Moraz, and Larry Fast – Join three legendary musical figures for this one-of-a-kind reception, seated dinner, and conversation at the exquisite AC Hotel in downtown Asheville, a block away from the Moogseum. Limited to 90 guests. This ticketed event is open to the public. Purchase your ticket here: http://bit.ly/MoogmentumTickets2019.

On Thursday, August 15th, multi-instrumentalist, composer, modular synthesist, and clinician Lisa Bella Donna will dazzle the Moogentum attendees, and Larry Fast will offer a Keynote Message at the Asheville Music Hall.

  • 11:30am: Synthesizer Alchemy, a Workshop with Lisa Bella Donna  Explore the sonic landscape with dynamic synthesist Lisa Bella Donna in this insightful workshop as she shares the vast possibilities of using a variety of contemporary and vintage synthesizers with various unique effect pedals.  Lisa will lend her decades of experience to share insights into musical and sound design, and take questions throughout the session. A CD signing will follow. This ticketed event is open to the public. Purchase your ticket here: http://bit.ly/MoogmentumTickets2019.
  • 2pm: Moogmentum Keynote Discussion – Tracing Analog to Digital Historian, technologist, and musician Larry Fast will speak to the early beginnings of Bob Moog’s innovations, and trace the evolution of that technology through to digital synthesis and beyond. He will share samples from his own music and answer questions. A CD signing will follow. This event is free and open to the public.
  • 4pm: Moogseum Ribbon Cutting – The Asheville Chamber of Commerce celebrates the grand opening of the Moogseum with a champagne toast and tour of the Moogseum with Michelle Moog-Koussa. This event is free and open to the public.
  • 8pm: Sonic Explorations, a Concert with Lisa Bella Donna  Synthesist Lisa Bella Donna will electrify the stage at the Asheville Music Hall by bringing contemporary and vintage synthesizers together for an evening of sound sculpting and sequencing, mixed with improvisational explorations. Join her on the sonic journey that will give voice to the grand opening of the Moogseum. This ticketed event is open to the public. Purchase your tickets here: http://bit.ly/MoogmentumTickets2019.

The Keynote Discussion, ribbon-cutting ceremony, and Grand Opening Celebration Concert are free to all.

THIS WEEK’S PRESALE Orange Peel Wale
Aug 15 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

Use Code “POLEDANCER

Code valid 8/15 10am – 10pm
Fit For A King
Aug 15 @ 8:00 pm
The Orange Peel

Tomorrow night, August 15th, Christian metalcore band, Fit for a King, comes up from Texas to bring a punishing brand of muscular guitar-driven rock and melody, complete with screaming vocals.
Disclaimer Stand-Up Lounge Comedy Open Mic
Aug 15 @ 9:00 pm – 11:30 pm
The One Stop

Disclaimer Stand-up Lounge is the longest running comedy open mic in Asheville happening every Wednesday night. The show starts at 9:00, and there is no cover. Anyone wanting to perform needs to sign up by 9pm, and will get five minutes on stage. Local and not-so-local, professional and not-so-professional comics perform or just anyone wanting to get up in front of people and try to make them laugh. Always fun. Always free.

Friday, August 16, 2019
Presale Tickets: THE LUMINEERS
Aug 16 @ 10:00 am

The U.S. Cellular Center Asheville is proud to announce The Lumineers III: The World Tour on Saturday, February 1, 2020. The tour dates are in support of their upcoming album III out September 13 on Dualtone (an Entertainment One Company) in the U.S. and Canada, and on Decca Records for the rest of the world.

Tickets go on sale Friday, August 16th at 10am ET online and the U.S. Cellular Center Asheville Box Office.

Active members of The Lumineers Fan Club will have exclusive first access to purchase tickets during the Fan Club Presale! The official Big Parade Presale will begin Monday, August 12th at 10am local time. American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Monday, August 12th at 12pm ET through Thursday, August 15th at 10pm ET. Online venue presale events begin on Thursday, August 15th from 10am ET to 10pm ET via online only.

VENUE PRESALE (ONLINE ONLY): Thursday, August 15th from 10am ET to 10pm ET
+ CODE: OPHELA

 

Spring Mountain Shiners!
Aug 16 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Hickory Nut Gap Farm

Live music, family fun, and delicious food!

Join us on August 16th for the Spring Mountain Shiners! The Spring Mountain Shiners play a variety of music, including old time, folk, bluegrass, country, gospel and especially Americana.

About our Food:

During the show we serve a complete spread of delicious farm-to-fork dinner options using our own pasture raised meats and locally sourced produce. Meals are prepared fresh by our in-house culinary team and are available for an additional cost along with alcoholic (beer/wine) and non-alcoholic beverage options.  The menu typically consists of 3 meats and 4 sides. The full menu will be advertised on the event Facebook page a few days in advance of the concert.  Be sure to follow us online for the latest updates!

David Holt & Josh Goforth
Aug 16 @ 7:30 pm
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts

Four-time Grammy Award winner, David Holt and rising acoustic music star and Grammy nominee, Josh Goforth join together to bring to life the joy and spirit of old-time mountain music and stories. Between them, the combine the virtuosic sounds of guitar, banjo, fiddle, slide guitar, mandolin, and a world of exciting rhythm instruments from hambone (body slapping) rhythms, to spoons, stump-fiddle, rhythm bones, jaw harp and even paper bag. It is a program of songs, stories and amazing musicianship that will appeal to all ages.

Produced in conjunction with the Franklin Folk Festival.

80s vs 90s Dance Party
Aug 16 @ 9:00 pm
The Orange Peel

This Friday, August 16th, we are excited to bring back what is becoming a cult favorite this summer! Fave local DJs Molly Parti and DJ Oso Rey will take turns spinning songs from the hits of the 80s vs. 90s, all for your dancing and reminiscing enjoyment. Make plans to get your crew together for a night filled with fun, friends, nostalgia and great tunes and craft beer at the Peel for just $5 in advance! The only decision is whether to wear leg-warmers and jelly bracelets, or bust out your favorite flannel shirt and your Docs.

Saturday, August 17, 2019
53rd Season of Shindig On the Green!
Aug 17 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Pack Square Park

Shindig on the Green, free outdoor concert in downtown Asheville

Bring your instruments, families, friends, lawn chairs and blankets and join us for good times at the Bascom Lamar Lunsford Stage. In 2019 Shindig on the Green, which features a stage show and informal jam sessions around the park, continues at its original location — formerly known as City County Plaza, now transformed into the new Pack Square Park. Locals and visitors alike come together downtown “along about sundown,” or at 7:00pm for those who wear a watch, until 10:00p.m. Concessions are available. Come experience the beautiful music and dance traditions of Southern Appalachia on a summer evening in the mountains.

BMC Presents: Bela Fleck’s Blue Ridge Banjo Concert
Aug 17 @ 7:30 pm
Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium Brevard Music Center

Sure to be another sell-out concert! The 15-time, GRAMMY winner marks the culmination of his second Blue Ridge Banjo Camp at Brevard Music Center with an all-star lineup of banjo virtuosos including Tony Trischka, Kristin Scott Benson, Alan Munde, and Noam Pikelny.

Please note: Auditorium seating is reserved.  Lawn seating is general admission.

Sunday, August 18, 2019
Jack of the Wood : Sunday-Irish Session
Aug 18 @ 3:00 pm
Jack of the Wood

 

Jack of the Wood : Sunday-Irish Session 

Sundays

1 till who knows when?

Traditional Irish music is kept alive at Jack of the Wood with our unplugged Sunday session.

Jack of the Wood

95 Patton ave

Asheville, NC 28801

(828) 252.5445

http://www.jackofthewood.com/

Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes
Aug 18 @ 7:00 pm
The Orange Peel

Get a CD copy of Brittany Howard’s upcoming album “Jaime” with every online ticket order; 1 ticket minimum.

Each ticket purchased online includes 1 physical CD Copy of Brittany Howard’s upcoming album, “Jaime” which will be released on September 20, 2019. You will receive an additional email within 5 business days of order completion with instructions on how to redeem your album. US/Canadian residents only. Not valid for Fan to Fan Resale.

“I turned thirty and I was like, ‘What do I want the rest of my life to look like?,'” says Brittany Howard. “Do I want to play the same songs until I’m fifty and then retire, or do I do something that’s scarier for me? Do I want people to understand me and know me, do I want to tell them my story? I’m very private, but my favorite work is when people are being honest and really doing themselves.”

As the frontwoman and guitarist for Alabama Shakes, Howard has become one of music’s most celebrated figures – the band has won four Grammys (out of its nine nominations), and she has performed everywhere from the Obama White House to the main stage at Lollapalooza, where she sang with Paul McCartney at his invitation. But for her solo debut, Jaime, Howard boldly decided to explore new directions, with diverse instrumentation and arrangements and intimate, revelatory lyrics.

Wednesday, August 21, 2019
This Weeks Orange Peel Presale Turnover & Men I Trust
Aug 21 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
The Orange Peel
Turnover
& Men I Trust

Wednesday – November 13

Use Code “SUPERNATURAL

Code valid 8/21 10am – 10pm
Disclaimer Stand-Up Lounge Comedy Open Mic
Aug 21 @ 9:00 pm – 11:30 pm
The One Stop

Disclaimer Stand-up Lounge is the longest running comedy open mic in Asheville happening every Wednesday night. The show starts at 9:00, and there is no cover. Anyone wanting to perform needs to sign up by 9pm, and will get five minutes on stage. Local and not-so-local, professional and not-so-professional comics perform or just anyone wanting to get up in front of people and try to make them laugh. Always fun. Always free.

Pedro The Lion & mewithoutYOU
Aug 21 @ 9:00 pm
The Orange Peel

Pedro the Lion is the brainchild of Seattle singer-songwriter David Bazan, who formed the band in the late 90s and then reconvened it 2017, after a short break. In 2018 the band released its first LP in 15 years, titled “Phoenix.” On tour with them this time are Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based post-hardcore band mewithoutYou, which has been known for its energetic stage style and genre-bending sound for over 18 years.

Thursday, August 22, 2019
Slice of Life Comedy Open Mic
Aug 22 @ 9:00 pm
Pulp Lounge

Thursday night 8/1 Slice of Life Comedy Open Mic!
Both Professionals and Newbies!
Hosted by Cody Hughes
Doors 8:30p/9:00p show
$5 members/$2 for year membership
Comics get in free
(+free membership)
Free snacks/drink specials

[Comics sign up at door or email [email protected]
New comics to venue get 3-5m
Regular comics get as much time as available. Look for light]

Contact Michele at [email protected] for more info/sign up early or request a feature (paid 20m) spot

Friday, August 23, 2019
‘Mountain Top Polka Band’ Oktoberfest Tour Dates
Aug 23 all-day
various locations see details

August 23, Appalachian Ridge Hard Cidery in Hendersonville
August 24, HiWire Brewing Company at the Big Top
Sept. 22, UpCountry Brewing on Haywood Road
Sept. 28, Southern Appalachian Brewery in Hendersonville
Oct. 4, Garden Deli in Burnsville
Oct. 6, Emmanuel Lutheran Church and School in West Asheville
Oct. 10, Highland Brewing Company and
Oct. 20, Saint Paul Mountain Vineyard in Hendersonville

Polka Music Night at Appalachian Ridge
Aug 23 @ 5:15 pm – 9:15 pm
Appalachian Ridge Artisan Hard Cider

Celebrate the summer with fun polka music from Mountain Top Polka Band and great cider from Appalachian Ridge Hard Cider!