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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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Thursday, February 17, 2022
Gluten-free comedy open mic at Ginger’s Revenge  
Feb 17 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Ginger's Revenge  

  • Gluten-free comedy open mic at Ginger's Revenge
  • 6:00pm – 8:00pm

    Open mic comedy every Thursday from 6-8pm at Ginger’s Revenge Tasting Room.

    Rotating hosts each week Clay Jones, James Burks and Katy Hudson

    No cover
    Signup starts at 5:30, and signup order will not necessarily be show order. Each comic gets 5 mins of stage time

MITSKI
Feb 17 @ 8:00 pm
The Orange Peel

Songwriter, musician and performer Mitski has released five full-length albums. The most recent of which, 2018’s Be The Cowboy, was named Album of the Year by the likes of Pitchfork, Vulture, Consequence, ESQUIRE, and FLOOD, and the #2 Album of 2018 by The New York Times (Jon Pareles), NPR Musicand SPIN. It launched Mitski from cult favorite to indie star, landing her an extensive profile in The New Yorker and performances on Austin City Limits and Jimmy Kimmel Live! (she played The Late Show with Stephen Colbert following the release of 2016’s Puberty 2). After being off the road since September 2019, Mitski makes a daring return with new single/video “Working For The Knife,” which signifies a new intensity we haven’t yet seen from her yet. She’ll tour in 2022, playing theaters throughout the country, including Radio City Music Hall in New York, Shrine Exposition Hall in LA, Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, and more.

PHILADANCO! THE PHILADELPHIA DANCE COMPANY
Feb 17 @ 8:00 pm
Diana Wortham Theatre

WORTHAM CENTER PRESENTS

PHILADANCO! The Philadelphia Dance Company

Internationally renowned for its innovation, creativity and electrifying performances, The Philadelphia Dance Company and its superbly trained dancers carry forward a decades-long legacy of breaking barriers and building bridges across cultural divides — preserving predominantly African American traditions in dance. Described by Dance Magazine as “a miracle of skill and energy,” the nonprofit dance company, founded in 1970, was created to provide opportunities for black dancers, who were systematically denied entrance to many local dance schools. Now in its 50th season, PHILADANCO! continues to serve as a beacon of opportunity, inclusion and hope, representing people from widely diverse backgrounds and communities.

Engage deeper with the art and artists
Pre-show discussions at 7pm in Henry LaBrun Studio

The Philadelphia Dance Company’s website

Buffalo Rose
Feb 17 @ 8:30 pm
Isis Music Hall--The Main Stage

Listening to Buffalo Rose is like driving on the open road with the windows down, letting the breezes of various musical styles wash over you. Buffalo Rose commandeers the shimmering and electrifying riffs of the mandolin (Bryce Rabideau), the cascading guitar arpeggios of folk and bluegrass (Shane McLaughlin), the ringing purity of the dobro (Malcolm Inglis), and the steady percussive thrum of upright bass (Jason Rafalak), providing a effervescent blanket of sound under and around which the ethereal harmonies of Lucy Clabby, Rosanna Spindler, and McLaughlin float. There’s a singular beauty in every Buffalo Rose song, whether the group is covering Madonna’s “Borderline” or delivering their stirring original material.

While their following grew in the Pittsburgh area, they gained national attention opening for bands such as the Infamous Stringdusters, Dustbowl Revival, and Dangermuffin. In March 2018, the band gathered the music they had been playing on the road and released their first full-length album, The Soil and the Seed. After Spindler replaced Reid in the fall of 2018, the band released their Big Stampede EP in November 2019, followed by Borrowed and Blue: Live Around One Microphone in May of 2020.

Reserved Seat Tickets are available with Dinner reservations – You must call the venue at 828-575-2737 to make dinner reservations and secure those tickets.

General Admission Tickets are available for the main stage balcony only. Seating in the balcony is first come, first serve. Dinner service is NOT currently being offered for general admission tickets.; drink service is available at the downstairs bar on the main floor.

You must call the venue at 828-575-2737 for Reserve Seat Tickets and to make dinner reservations.

Proof of Vaccination or Negative Covid Test w/i 48 Hours :: Masks are Required

All ticket sales are final.

SENSE – Dancing, Drinks, Hookahs, Music by DJ AUDIO & Jaze Uries
Feb 17 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Polanco Restaurant

Grab your girls and come dance!

AMG Late Nights is spicing up Thursdays with SENSE – Enjoy drink specials, Hookahs, and music by DJ AUDIO and No_Fxcking.Requests.

*No Cover until February*

*VIP Coming Soon*

*Lighting by Raydio*

Friday, February 18, 2022
Asheville Outlets’ Virtual Food Drive for MANNA FoodBank
Feb 18 all-day
online

Thanks for Supporting Asheville Outlets’ Virtual Food Drive for MANNA FoodBank

Blood Orange Sorbet–Small Batch w/ The Hop
Feb 18 all-day
online

The Hop Handcrafted Ice Cream logo

Blood Orange Sorbet – When blood oranges are in peak season we always hope to squeeze out a few batches of this delicious dairy-free sorbet.

Food Vendor Applications for 2022 Events Available Now
Feb 18 all-day
online

The Asheville Downtown Association is now accepting applications for food vending at our 2022 events. These include Downtown After 5, the Independence Day Celebration and Asheville Oktoberfest.

Applications are due Friday, February 25 at 5pm.

Matinee Series for Students and Families PHILADANCO!
Feb 18 @ 10:00 am
Diana Wortham Theatre

MATINEE SERIES FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES

Recommended for Grades K-12

Treat your class to this internationally renowned company, known for electrifying performances that preserve predominantly African American traditions in dance. Founded to provide opportunities for Black dancers who were systemically denied entrance to dance schools, PHILADANCO! The Philadelphia Dance Company carries forward a legacy of breaking barriers and building bridges across cultural divides.

Updated safety policy, effective September 1, 2021: To ensure the health and wellness of students, patrons, artists, staff and volunteers, masks are required at all times for all students, patrons and visitors regardless of vaccination status.

Black History Month Pie Baking Contest
Feb 18 @ 12:00 pm
Senior Opportunity Center
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Throughout the year, Asheville Parks & Recreation and its partners share unique stories, rich culture, and opportunities for all community members to reflect on Black history across the city. During Black History Month, the department invites residents to explore more and discover the achievements, contributions, and journeys of Black heritage.

“February is a time to focus on American stories, films, and food not often discussed, highlighted, and celebrated throughout history,” according to D. Tyrell McGirt, Director of Asheville Parks & Recreation. “Our staff have done an amazing job assembling a variety of Black History Month activities. I encourage all community members to come out and participate in one or more of the activities and events planned.”

Black History Month Highlights

All events are free, but advance registration is recommended as space may be limited. In addition to these special events, many community centers will display youth projects emphasizing Black historical figures and literary heroes throughout the month.

A staple throughout Black culinary history, pie recipes are often a closely-held secret only handed down when the time is right. Contestants can bake any pie of their choice at this contest open to the public. Call 828-350-2062 to sign up.

Italian Wine Dinner
Feb 18 @ 6:30 pm
Highland Lake Inn & Resort

Baccalà Mantecato

salted cod | balsamic reduction | olive oil | grilled baguette bread

2019 Ca’del Sarto Pinot Grigio Rosato, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy

Wild Mushrooms & Grilled Polenta
cremini mushrooms | shiitake mushrooms | beech mushrooms | grilled polenta cake |
herbs | parmesan cheese | marsala cream

2018 I Feudi di Romans Malvasia, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy

Pasta Straccia
thin pasta | pancetta | italian sausage | chopped herbs |
parmesan grano padano | béchamel

2017 I Feudi di Romans Refosco dal Peduncolo, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy

Braised Pork Cheeks
carrots | pearl onions | parmesan spinach risotto | herbs | pork sherry demi

2018 Kurtatsch Lagrein, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

Bombolini
black fig mascarpone filling

 

Cancellation policy is in effect: Cancel on or before February 15th = no charge. Cancel after February 15th = $75 per person charge or the price per person of the wine dinner.

Getaway Comedy: Kourtlyn Wiggins 
Feb 18 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Getaway River Bar

Getaway Comedy: Kourtlyn Wiggins

Kourtlyn Wiggins is an Atlanta based stand-up comic who’s clever observations of life allow him to find the funny in even the most unfavorable situations. Taking inspiration from comedy giants such as Eddie Murphy, Dave Chappelle, and Kevin Hart, Kourtlyn gives you an unfiltered glimpse into his atypical personal life.

Kourtlyn has shared stages with comedy greats including comedienne Ms. Pat, Bruce Bruce, Emo Phillips, and Ron White. He has participated in Laffapalooza and Laughing Skull comedy festivals.

In Atlanta, Kourtlyn features regularly at Laughing Skull Lounge and The Punchline. He was Laughing Skull’s resident comic September 2019. Kourtlyn will be hitting stages all over the country with comedienne Ms. Pat from BET’s “Ms. Pat Show,” beginning spring 2021.

When not on stage, Kourtlyn can be found hanging out with his son at Atlanta Hawks games, chauffeuring his daughter to dance classes, and dreadfully repeating himself to his wife.

Kourtlyn’s unorthodox thinking, coupled with his ability to draft a sound bit and deliver the perfect punchline, is sure to keep audiences laughing for years to come.

Featuring Karen Felix

ages 21+ (must have ID with

Jesse Daniel Edwards & Band Return
Feb 18 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
White Horse Black Mountain

Jesse Daniel Edwards is an acclaimed songwriter and radio charting artist hailing from the small mountain town of Cuyamaca, CA (pop. 60). As a child, Jesse and his 6 siblings grew up without television, internet, or significant exposure to the outside world- they went without electricity until he was age 12. He spent his time learning to sing harmony to gospel tracks and tinkering on hand-me-down instruments with his grandpa. Leaving home at 16, he spent his late teen years busking on street corners around the US and abroad. He eventually grew to perform upon the festival and university circuits full-time after a chance encounter with Al Bunetta (John Prine), sharing the stage with Morrissey, Lucinda Williams, and John Prine. His songs have been featured in radio, TV, streaming movies, video games, and 2 independent films.

He spent the lockdown working odd jobs, moving back to the American South. There, he picked up the guitar again after a near 2 year hiatus. He began reinventing his music, writing and recording in his home studio profusely, and ultimately planning to hit the stage again as the world reopened. Now he appears for a limited engagement with his 3-piece band of A list players.

PHILADANCO! THE PHILADELPHIA DANCE COMPANY
Feb 18 @ 8:00 pm
Diana Wortham Theatre

WORTHAM CENTER PRESENTS

PHILADANCO! The Philadelphia Dance Company

Internationally renowned for its innovation, creativity and electrifying performances, The Philadelphia Dance Company and its superbly trained dancers carry forward a decades-long legacy of breaking barriers and building bridges across cultural divides — preserving predominantly African American traditions in dance. Described by Dance Magazine as “a miracle of skill and energy,” the nonprofit dance company, founded in 1970, was created to provide opportunities for black dancers, who were systematically denied entrance to many local dance schools. Now in its 50th season, PHILADANCO! continues to serve as a beacon of opportunity, inclusion and hope, representing people from widely diverse backgrounds and communities.

Engage deeper with the art and artists
Pre-show discussions at 7pm in Henry LaBrun Studio

The Philadelphia Dance Company’s website

John Moreland
Feb 18 @ 9:00 pm
The Grey Eagle

Over the last half a dozen years or so, John Moreland’s honesty has stunned us––and stung. As he put hurts we didn’t even realize we had or shared into his songs, we sang along. And we felt better. But there has always been far more to Moreland than sad songs. Today, his earthbound poetry remains potent, but in addition to his world-weary candor, Moreland’s music smolders with gentle wisdom, flashes of wit and joy, and compassion. And once again, as we listen, we feel better.

“I can’t dress myself up and be some folk singer character that I’m not really,” Moreland says. “I figured, I can’t dress up these songs and try to sell them that way. All I can do is be me.”

Out February 2020, his latest album LP5 proves John Moreland has gotten really good at being John Moreland––thank God. A masterful display of songwriting by one of today’s best young practitioners of the art form, LP5 is Moreland’s finest record to date. The album’s experimentations with instrumentation and sounds capture an artist whose confidence has grown, all without abandoning the hardy roots rock bed and the lyrics-first approach Moreland’s work demands. “I feel like just this year, in the past few months, I’ve reached a point where I feel like I know what I’m doing here now,” he says. “And I feel comfortable with it.”

MGE + BGN presents Ego Death
Feb 18 @ 9:00 pm – Feb 19 @ 2:00 am
Asheville Music Hall

Live Painter
Vendor
Visual Presenters
Audio Presenters
***Ego Death
For Ego Death, it has been his earnest exploration through the makeup of cultural appreciation that has helped form the cognizance behind the assemblage of his instrumental production and sound design. His veneration and devotion for this genre, evidenced by his semantic, yet harmonic priming, can be seen through this as his showcase of the intrinsic nature of dubstep.
http://linktr.ee/EgoDeath_Official
***Die By The Sword
Hailing from Chicago, IL, Die By The Sword has made some noise in the dubstep scene since debuting in 2019. Since then, DBTS has had original tracks supported by renown artists such as Caspa, Truth, J:Kenzo and more. DBTS has been billed alongside top-tier acts such as NERO, CharlesTheFirst, Ternion Sound, and more.
http://linktr.ee/dbtsbass
***VeraFox
VeraFox is a visionary music project by Morgan McKinney, based out of Asheville, NC.
Expect mystical downtempo sets flavoured with soft and sultry rhythms.
From experimental dubstep to relaxing chillhop, her multifaceted musical style will inspire movement.
https://www.facebook.com/VeraFoxnoise
***BlackNote B2b Sophron
Sophron
Sophrosyne, derived from the word Sophron, is an ancient Greek concept of an ideal of excellence.
https://soundcloud.com/sophron2
BlackNote
The silky soulful sounds of BlackNote roll thick and deep like the mists of nostalgia on dark streets of rhythm. Calling on sounds from his youth and weaving them into a modern textile. BlackNote bends time and era with layers of jazz, soul, hip hop and the crisp sounds of halftime, into a dance floor amnesia of sound.
solo.to/blacknote
Saturday, February 19, 2022
Asheville Outlets’ Virtual Food Drive for MANNA FoodBank
Feb 19 all-day
online

Thanks for Supporting Asheville Outlets’ Virtual Food Drive for MANNA FoodBank

Food Vendor Applications for 2022 Events Available Now
Feb 19 all-day
online

The Asheville Downtown Association is now accepting applications for food vending at our 2022 events. These include Downtown After 5, the Independence Day Celebration and Asheville Oktoberfest.

Applications are due Friday, February 25 at 5pm.

ADULT CONTEMPORARY DANCE CLASS WITH STEWART/OWEN DANCE
Feb 19 @ 9:30 am – 10:45 am
Henry LaBrun Studio

Led by Stewart/Owen Dance Co-Directors, Vanessa Owen and Gavin Stewart, this open level adult contemporary dance class gradually awakens the body and senses through guided improvisation and a follow along warm-up, followed by foundational across-the-floor exercises and center-work combinations. All experience levels welcome!

In person: $10, pay at the door

Online: $7 suggested donation, contact [email protected] for class link and details.

About Stewart/Owen Dance: Gavin Stewart and Vanessa Owen, a husband and wife duo, are the co-directors of Western North Carolina based Stewart/Owen Dance. Their choreography has been presented by festivals and companies across the U.S., and their careers have most notably taken them around the globe on fifteen U.S. State Department tours to teach, perform and choreograph contemporary dance with Washington D.C. based Company E. In 2017 they made North Carolina their home base where they work towards building a sustainable community for professional dance artists to set roots. They have choreographed music videos for artists such as Moses Sumney, Sylvan Esso and Ben Phantom. Gavin and Vanessa won the Audience Choice Award at the NYC Dance Gallery Festival 2018, were commissioned as Dance Gallery 2019 Level UP Artists, are recipients of a McDowell Regional Artist Project Grant, a North Carolina Artist Support Grant and were voted “Artists Who Most Pushed the Boundaries with the Human Body” by 2020 Asheville Fringe Arts Festival. Since the pandemic, they have focused on producing COVID-conscious dance experiences for live audiences, including drive-up performances and a guided walk-along dance exhibit presented in residence with Asheville’s beloved Wortham Center for the Performing Arts.

Asheville Celtic Festival
Feb 19 @ 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Western NC Agricultural Center Davis Event Center,

The Asheville Celtic Festival, a Winter Indoor/Outdoor Celtic Festival bringing the Celtic Spirit of the Seven Nations to the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, will be held at the Davis Center at the WNC Agricultural Center giving us a comfortable setting in the winter months.

• Feel the Vibes of Early Settlers from the Celtic Nations

• Participate in Entertaining Battles and Performances

• Learn About Celtic History and Traditions

• Listen to LIVE Celtic Music

• Explore your Family Background

• See Characters in 1700 Period Dress

• Shop the Celtic Crafts and Buy a Kilt

• Eat Traditional Foods

• Drink the Stouts & Ales

• Rest by the Fire

 

Cool events to keep the Celtic spirit alive through the winter.

· VIP Benefits with Royal Pass Ticket

· Kilts and Accessories

· Scottish Athletes

· Scottish and Irish Dog Clubs

· Armored Sword Fighting

· Scotch Tasting

· A Castle

Free “to Go” Meals Every Saturday–Swannanoa
Feb 19 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Free "to Go" Meals
Free “to Go” Meals
Every Saturday
Food Connection, a local nonprofit, is continuing to offer free “to go” meals on Saturdays in Swannanoa. The current funding partners are Swannanoa Christian Ministry’s Walk for Your Neighbor Fund and the St. James Episcopal Church Foundation.
Meals can be picked up at 105 Whitson Ave. (in the parking lot shared by Beacon Animal Hospital and Educational Partners International) every Saturday between 11 a.m. and 12 noon. A volunteer will bring the food to your car in “to go” containers. Just heat and eat. All are welcome!
If you’d like to make a donation to help ensure that free meals can continue to be provided in our community, please visit food-connection.org and click on “Donate” in the drop-down menu.
GIRL SCOUT COOKIE SALES
Feb 19 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Asheville Outlets

Girl Scout Cookie Sales

Every bite counts!

The Girl Scouts will set up on Saturdays to sell Girl Scout Cookies near the entrance of Sportsman’s Warehouse.

Hours of Operation – Please note dates and times are subject to change subject to troop availability and weather conditions.

January 22 – March 19, 2022
Saturdays: 11am-5pm

STEWART/OWEN OPEN COMPANY CLASS
Feb 19 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Henry LaBrun Studio

Led by Stewart/Owen Co-Directors, Vanessa Owen and Gavin Stewart, this class begins with full body conditioning followed by a series of technical modern exercises, and culminates in either phrase creation or Stewart/Owen repertory. Dancers are encouraged to modify for their own bodies and spaces! We recommend this class to experienced dancers who are looking for a fast-paced contemporary class that pushes their physical and mental boundaries.

In person: $10, pay at the door

Online: $7 suggested donation, contact [email protected] for class link and details.

About Stewart/Owen Dance: Gavin Stewart and Vanessa Owen, a husband and wife duo, are the co-directors of Western North Carolina based Stewart/Owen Dance. Their choreography has been presented by festivals and companies across the U.S., and their careers have most notably taken them around the globe on fifteen U.S. State Department tours to teach, perform and choreograph contemporary dance with Washington D.C. based Company E. In 2017 they made North Carolina their home base where they work towards building a sustainable community for professional dance artists to set roots.They have choreographed music videos for artists such as Moses Sumney, Sylvan Esso and Ben Phantom. Gavin and Vanessa won the Audience Choice Award at the NYC Dance Gallery Festival 2018, were commissioned as Dance Gallery 2019 Level UP Artists, are recipients of a McDowell Regional Artist Project Grant, a North Carolina Artist Support Grant and were voted “Artists Who Most Pushed the Boundaries with the Human Body” by 2020 Asheville Fringe Arts Festival. Since the pandemic, they have focused on producing COVID-conscious dance experiences for live audiences, including drive-up performances and a guided walk-along dance exhibit presented in residence with Asheville’s beloved Wortham Center for the Performing Arts.

Asheville’s Mountain Pet Rescue Dog Adoption
Feb 19 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Archetype Brewing
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Asheville’s Mountain Pet Rescue returns to Haywood from 1-4 pm on the third Saturday of every month for a dog adoption event.
The needs of these animals don’t go away without the compassion of our community. Being the home of #Barketype and loving dogs ourselves, we’re committed to bringing this opportunity to unite new families for months to come! Expect this on the THIRD Saturday of every month unless we update you otherwise.
Use the #barketype or tag @barketypeavl and post your new fur-baby pictures!
Margot’s 3rd Birthday Party + Corgi Meet Up!
Feb 19 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Down Dog Yoga Studio and Dog Bar

Margot's 3rd Birthday Party & Corgi Meet Up!

One of our favorite, sassy little corgis, Margot, is turning 3 on February 19th! Now that she has a favorite dog bar in town, she’s demanding a celebration for all her bffs and their humans, and any Down Dog regulars! If you haven’t had the pleasure of meeting Margot yet, still come on by! Margot loves meeting new friends, and would love more Corgis to come for a meet up!

In addition to celebrating this amazing pup, Fi-Dough Treat Company is cooking up some special treats for Margot and friends to share!

The Southeast Corgi Rescue from which Margot, and her siblings, Dax and Macy, were rescued from will have a table with information and will be taking donations in honor of Margot. The Southeast Corgi Rescue is a non-profit, all-volunteer group of dog lovers serving the states of NC, SC and GA, working specifically with corgis and corgi mixes.

Chilltonic – Live Music @ Down Dog
Feb 19 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Down Dog Yoga Studio and Dog Bar

Chilltonic - Live Music @ Down Dog

Join us on Saturday, February 19th from 6-9 for live music by Chilltonic, a genre fluid power trio that that has been crafting original music since 2016 from Asheville, NC!

Beauty Parlor Comedy: Charlie Vergos
Feb 19 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Asheville Beauty Academy

Beauty Parlor Comedy: Charlie Vergos

Having grown up working in his folk’s Memphis BBQ restaurant, Charlie Vergos is 100% Southern on the surface, but his eclectic interests, piano playing and wandering years spent on the comedy scenes of Memphis, New Orleans, Cape Town, Chicago, Brooklyn, and now, post-pandemic Memphis have developed his act into a colorful rambling far more vibrant than a simple regional cartoon.
Charlie Began doing Stand-up in 2009, and has performed at shows and festivals all over the country, including Laughing Skull, Memphis, Blue Whale, and 10,000 Laughs, among others. His first album, Barbecue Rich, debuted at #1 on iTunes in June 2020.

featuring: Julio Ortiz

ages 21+ (must have ID with you)

David Bromberg Quintet w/ Rob Ickes + Trey Hensley
Feb 19 @ 8:00 pm
The Grey Eagle

ROB ICKES & TREY HENSLEY

“Two musical phenoms” —NPR

“(Rob & Trey are an) acoustic firestorm…” —Vintage Guitar

“Dual lightning strikes in a bottle…” —Guitar Player

“Dueling like Afghan kite fighters, and backed by upright bass, drums, percussion, B-3, and horns, the two acoustic virtuosos work the intersecting lines of blues, bluegrass, and traditional country while adding fresh moves of their own.” —Premier Guitar

DAVID BROMBERG QUINTET

With his 1971 self-titled Columbia Records release, David Bromberg emerged as the wunderkind of American roots music. The disc’s compelling blend of traditional and original material, virtuosic musicianship and iconic cover art trumpeted the arrival of a new artist possessed of audacious and uncompromising vision. Over the course of four albums for Columbia and five for Fantasy Records, and through associations with artists like Bob Dylan, Jerry Jeff Walker, John Hartford, George Harrison, the Grateful Dead, Emmylou Harris and Bonnie Raitt, Bromberg’s reputation, repertoire and following grew exponentially. However, the incessant demands of touring finally brought the band’s recordings and shows to an end in the early 1980’s.

TRIAL BY FIRE (TRIBUTE TO JOURNEY) – POSTPONED TO 10/1/22
Feb 19 @ 8:00 pm
The Orange Peel

RESCHEDULED TO OCTOBER 1, 2022. All previously purchased tickets will be honored at the rescheduled date. Deadline to request a refund is February 26, 2022.

LITZ x Dr. Bacon
Feb 19 @ 9:00 pm – Feb 20 @ 2:00 am
Asheville Music Hall

LITZ brings together a wide array of musical influences ranging from funk, jam, go-go, soul, electronica and just about everywhere in-between to amalgamate a new sound for the ears of the world. Their sound strides to sonically transport it’s listeners to another planet free of the stress, struggles, and tribulations of modern day life through the use of funky horn riffs, wah-wah keys, pounding bass, driving/progressive rhythms and melt your face guitar.
Dr. Bacon
DR. BACON is a 6 Piece touring Appalachian Funk, Grass and Rock & Roll band. Blending incredibly diverse instrumentation with broad, deep musical influences, allows the band to perform a plethora of widely accessible, danceable music.
The Dr. Bacon Live Experience is truly a spectacle to behold, bringing the audience on a musical journey that lulls and spikes in energy, caressing ears with lush beauty and whipping crowds into a tribal romp, shaking booties and shedding inhibitions. This manic versatility ensures that no matter what genre of music you identify with most, you will hear something that resonates. Dr. Bacon started playing together in 2012 on King Street in Boone as a 3 piece busking with acoustic bluegrass, folk, and 90s pop/rock/hip-hop influenced music. Several lineup changes over the years and a move to Asheville have refined and redirected the bands sound, incorporating funk, rock, soul, psychedelic and world music to Appalachian influences. The blending of several elements of these genres (often within the same song) along with unique instrumentation is the real Bacon flavor.