Calendar of Events
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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Come Jam with the Band!
Come enjoy an evening of live music, food and drinks at the Isis Music Hall. Reservations are highly recommended.
Immerse Yourself in Music
Become part of the BMC community. Experience the thrill of performing with the world’s most celebrated artists. Practice your craft and develop your skills in a picturesque rehearsal studio – in nature, beside the lake, amongst the white pines, alongside the stream. Share a communal lunch or an impromptu conversation with faculty and guest artists in our cafeteria. Interact with patrons who fill our auditoriums and love to hear your music.
We welcome you, the next generation of musicians and artists. We encourage you, and challenge you, to experience the magic of the Brevard Music Center. In a community of musicians, you will be transformed. On the stage and in the classroom, you will be inspired. In just one summer, you will make new friendships that will last a lifetime.
This is Brevard. Be inspired. Be here.
Songs From The Road Band is an award winning Asheville, North Carolina based bluegrass band featuring Mark Schimick (mandolin), Charles Humphrey III (bass), Sam Wharton (guitar), James Schlender (fiddle), and Gabe Epstein (banjo). Their most recent single “Outside Of Omaha” went to number one on the Bluegrass Today Grassicana chart. They have 6 studios albums available at all musical outlets.
Come enjoy an evening of live music, food and drinks at the Isis Music Hall. Reservations are highly recommended.
Ages 18+
This show was originally scheduled for March 28, 2020. It was rescheduled to June 27, 2020, and then September 11, 2020. Previously purchased tickets will be honored at the rescheduled date. Deadline to request a refund is September 20, 2020.
The Breakfast Club®, the longest running, most recognized ’80’s tribute band in the United States. Formed in 1993, the group was the first of it’s kind. The mission was simple: create an entertainment group that embodied the enigmatic, creative, and buoyant spirit of music and live performances of the original MTV generation of the 1980’s.
Immerse Yourself in Music
Become part of the BMC community. Experience the thrill of performing with the world’s most celebrated artists. Practice your craft and develop your skills in a picturesque rehearsal studio – in nature, beside the lake, amongst the white pines, alongside the stream. Share a communal lunch or an impromptu conversation with faculty and guest artists in our cafeteria. Interact with patrons who fill our auditoriums and love to hear your music.
We welcome you, the next generation of musicians and artists. We encourage you, and challenge you, to experience the magic of the Brevard Music Center. In a community of musicians, you will be transformed. On the stage and in the classroom, you will be inspired. In just one summer, you will make new friendships that will last a lifetime.
This is Brevard. Be inspired. Be here.
FIRST SET BY THE HOUSE BAND & SECOND SET IS A JAZZ JAM
In conjunction with Sunday Sessions Live (and virtual) music: Food Truck Sundays will bring a new or rotating “staff favorite” cuisine each week to the Beechams Curve offerings.
Gan Shan West, our main culinary provider 6 days a week, is closed on Sundays. Enjoy the convenience, delicious variety and the music – all in one Sunday Funday stop!
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
The Page Brothers with members of the Hot Club of Asheville and One Leg Up present a tribute to the great Django Reinhardt.
Born on this date 111 years ago, jazz pioneer Django Reinhardt is widely recognized as one of the world’s greatest guitarists. Django combined his love of early American jazz with elements from his Romani heritage to create an intoxicating style known as jazz manouche. Tonight’s program will feature his most celebrated compositions, collaborations with violinist Stephane Grappelli, as well as bebop and modern jazz tunes done in Django’s inimitable style.
The group performing on January 23rd is modeled after Reinhardt’s classic “Quintette du Hot Club De France”: three guitars, violin and acoustic bass. Twin brothers Andy and Zack Page will be joined by Steve Karla from The Hot Club of Asheville and Jim Tanner and Steve Trismen from long-running Asheville group, One Leg Up.
Come enjoy an evening of live music, food and drinks at the Isis Music Hall. Reservations are highly recommended.
“Mountain Songs for the Soul” comes from the idea that singing traditional ballads and folk songs can strengthen us for hard times as well as help us celebrate the good times. Rooted in Southern Appalachian song traditions, musician Susan Pepper will pick from some of her favorites, explore where they come from —and teach them in this interactive and fun workshop. “Mountain Songs for the Soul” is for anybody who wants to explore the role that singing plays in their lives as well as learn a few songs from the Blue Ridge Mountains to carry forward. Think of these mostly old songs as something you can have in your own life’s “toolkit”. The Zoom platform is well suited for unaccompanied singing as singers can sing along without the pressure of being heard by others. A PDF with lyrics will be provided for attendees.
Dive into Broadway repertoire and character analysis in this class that celebrates “I want” songs; the musical moment spotlighting a protagonist’s hopes and dreams. With a focus on acting through song, intention, and motivation, young artists will discover what drives a character as they learn, develop, and perform a musical revue of “I want” songs presented at the end of the semester in an original virtual showcase.
Virtual Platform: Zoom
Instructors: Anna Kimmell, Matthew Glover
Supplies Needed: Internet connection, headphones, a device (mobile phone, tablet, or computer) with a camera for video submissions
“Getting to know you…” Meaningfully connect and collaborate with young artists from across the country in this virtual musical theatre class featuring Broadway songs about friendship! In high-energy zoom classes combining singing, acting, and movement, students will hone their theatrical skills while developing a virtual musical revue shared with friends and family at the end of the semester.
Image Studio Misha Photography for Carolina Music Planner, courtesy Patrick O’Neil.
Music has the power to transport us to another time and place. Patrick O’Neil loves to harness that power with a broad audience of fellow music lovers and passionate musicians alike. Ever since the age of 5, O’Neil has found great joy and satisfaction in making music and sharing it with fans and people all over the world. He was awarded a grant at the age of 12 for his musical proficiency, and was accepted at the age of 12 into his pre-college program at the University of South Carolina for cello. He went on to win first place in his youth orchestra’s concerto competition and performed with the orchestra on two separate occasions at the age of 13. He was accepted into the Governor’s School for the Arts & Humanities for his high-school education, during which he led the ensemble Concertato to win a national award for best high-school orchestra. After graduation he attended USC where he studied with distinguished professor of cello Dr. Robert Jesselson. O’Neil majored in music performance as well as focusing on music pedagogy. During his studies he participated in music festivals such as Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival, where he was invited to perform with the music faculty in one of the festival’s featured public performances. His chamber group was chosen to perform throughout the Vermont area presenting Schumann’s Death and the Maiden as a part of the festival’s outreach program. He also went on to win two titles in high school and in college in the Music Teachers National Association’s statewide solo strings competition. O’Neil has performed in masterclasses and private-lesson settings for such acclaimed cellists as Matt Haimovitz, Edward Arron (New York University), Melissa Kraut (Cleveland Institute of Music), and the Juilliard Quartet. O’Neil currently performs with the Asheville Symphony and recently recorded the soundtrack for The Wolf of Snow Hollow (2020) with members of the Asheville Symphony.
This evening he includes selections by Gabriel Fauré and Camille Saint-Saens, in conjunction with Across the Atlantic.
Presented in conjunction with Across the Atlantic: American Impressionism Through the French Lens. Generous funding for exhibition programming provided by Art Bridges.
Mitch Rossell, originally from the hills of East Tennessee, is blazing a trail through the world of country music. His prolific songwriting and unique artistry have won him the unshakable support of fans across the nation and abroad.
Rossell’s work caught the attention of his all-time favorite artist and country music legend, Garth Brooks and in the summer of 2016, he opened for Brooks on his record setting world tour. Along with opening, Rossell has written Brooks’ last 4 singles, one of which is “Ask Me How I Know” (which he wrote by himself) landing his first #1 single. Additionally, he penned Brooks’ single “All Day Long”, his single with Blake Shelton, “Dive Bar,” and his current single, “That’s What Cowboys Do”.
Recently, Rossell has released three singles, “All I Need to See”, “American Dream”, and “Then Again” which have all been received well by both fans and streaming platforms alike. “All I Need to See” has been playlisted on five major editorial Spotify playlists and has over 8.3 million streams. The most recent single, “Then Again” has been playlisted on multiple Spotify editorial playlists and continues to increase its stream count daily.
A New Genevieve’s Experience
We are committed to a safe and comfortable return to live music. These concerts provide a listening room feeling while adhering to COVID-19 CDC recommendations. Please note the following:
- Face masks are required except when seated at your table.
- Only 25 tables of four are available, allowing you to enjoy a socially distanced performance with your close family and friends.
- This concert will not have an intermission.
- All ticketing, ordering, and payment is touchless.
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Apollo’s Fire:
Music for the Soul
Enjoy this beautiful virtual Baroque video series for homebound music lovers.
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Because:By Mo Willems
A touching and beautifully told true story of inspiration found on and behind the stage.
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Create your own opera with this machine learning experiment. No music skills required!
Enjoy selected performances by BMC students, faculty, and guest artists on Digital BMC.
DEBUSSY La Mer
III. Dialogue du vent et de la mer
Brevard Sinfonia • Daniel Hege, conductor
Recorded on July 7, 2018,
at the Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium at the Brevard Music Center.
Enjoy selected performances by BMC students, faculty, and guest artists on Digital BMC.
Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5
IV. Finale. Andante maestoso – Allegro vivace
Brevard Concert Orchestra • Keith Lockhart, conductor
Recorded live on August 2, 2013,
at the Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium at the Brevard Music Center.
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Live Events and Performances
Named after the famed craftsman, Guarneri Hall NFP serves as a facilitator and catalyst for emerging musical artists, musical groups and music education initiatives. Current and archived videos, articles, lectures, announcements and interviews are available and are updated frequently.
Keith’s Corner features inspiring musical performances and personal stories from our very own Keith Lockhart and special guests.
Keith shares an informal interview with pianist and BMC favorite Garrick Ohlsson. Following the interview, Ohlsson performs Chopin’s Nocturne in F-sharp Major Op. 15, no. 2 from home.
Keith’s Corner features inspiring musical performances and personal stories from our very own Keith Lockhart and special guests.
RESPIGHI Adoration of the Magi
Keith shares the beautiful Adoration of the Magi (Three Botticelli Pictures) of Italian composer, Ottorino Respighi. The featured recording is of Keith Lockhart conducting the Boston Pops Orchestra on their album, Sleigh Ride from 2004.
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Steven Isserlis and Mishka Rushdie Momen: Live from Wigmore Hall
Don’t miss a stunning recital by cellist Steven Isserlis (BMC 2021 guest artist) and pianist Mishka Rushdie Momen (BMC 2021 guest artist). The British duo performed music of Kabalevsky, Janáček, and Shostakovich. This concert was recorded live at Wigmore Hall in January 2021.
2017 International Fingerstyle Guitar Champion Christie Lenée is a captivating performer with a devoted following among instrumental, folk-pop and rock band audiences. Combining guitar mastery, contemporary singer/songwriter and a passion for storytelling, she thrives on bringing people together through the language of music.
Don’t miss our staff picks! Enjoy live-streamed performances, resources, and activities we love from Around the Web.
Staff Picks From Around the Web
Apollo’s Fire:
Music for the Soul
Enjoy this beautiful virtual Baroque video series for homebound music lovers.
Don’t miss our staff picks! Enjoy live-streamed performances, resources, and activities we love from Around the Web.
Staff Picks From Around the Web
Because:By Mo Willems
A touching and beautifully told true story of inspiration found on and behind the stage.
Don’t miss our staff picks! Enjoy live-streamed performances, resources, and activities we love from Around the Web.
Staff Picks From Around the Web
Create your own opera with this machine learning experiment. No music skills required!
Enjoy selected performances by BMC students, faculty, and guest artists on Digital BMC.
DEBUSSY La Mer
III. Dialogue du vent et de la mer
Brevard Sinfonia • Daniel Hege, conductor
Recorded on July 7, 2018,
at the Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium at the Brevard Music Center.