– ALL AGES
– STANDING ROOM ONLY
– RAIN OR SHINE

The 57th season of Shindig on the Green, a free event in the heart of downtown Asheville with a stage show and informal jam sessions, takes place on Saturday evenings July 1 through August 26, 2023.

Locals and visitors alike come together at downtown’s Pack Square Park “along about sundown,” or at 7:00 pm for those who wear a watch, and continues until 10:00 pm. Concessions are available! The remaining Shindig on the Green events will be held on July 1, 8, 15, 22 and August 12, 19, 26, 2023.

The stage show takes place on the Bascom Lamar Lunsford stage, named for the founder of the Mountain Dance and Folk Festival. Since the outdoor event’s inception in 1967, hundreds of thousands of individuals from across the region and throughout the world have shared and enjoyed the rich traditional music and dance heritage of the Southern Appalachian Mountains in this outdoor setting.

Shindig on the Green remains a free event due in part to net proceeds from ticket sales to the nation’s longest continually running festival, the granddaddy of all festivals, the Mountain Dance and Folk Festival.

all ages welcome

Steep Canyon Rangers will be performing LIVE on the Outdoor Stage at Salvage Station on Saturday, July 1st , 2023 with Jon Stickley Trio opening the show! Doors open at 6PM and the music starts at 7PM. This is a General Admission, All-ages (kids under 7 are free; all others must have a ticket).

Root Down will be serving their delicious twist on Southern Soul food, along with a couple of other amazing local food trucks on-site (and, of course, we’ll have several full bars open for you to enjoy)!

Yue Bao, the Houston Symphony’s electric young Assistant Conductor, makes her Brevard debut with Rachmaninoff’s driving and rhythmic Symphonic Dances. Bao has conducted orchestras from Chicago to Shanghai, and shares her international perspective with the Brevard Sinfonia.

PERFORMANCE & ARTIST DETAILS
Brevard Sinfonia
Yue Bao, conductor
Chad Hoopes, violin
Matthew Lipman, viola

ADOLPHUS HAILSTORK An American Port of Call
W.A. MOZART Sinfonia Concertante in E flat major, K. 364
SERGEI RACHMANINOFF Symphonic Dances, Op. 45

Auditorium seating is reserved.  Lawn seating is general admission.

– AGES 18+
– SEATED SHOW
– LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS AVAILABLE

CARNIVALE MACABRE: The Longest Hunch
Burlesque, Pro Wrestling, Magic, Music and More!  Join detective Ima Swinehunt in her search for the missing and alluring “Layla Two Hands” in this chaotic and hilariously comedic noir mystery free-for-all!

Proceeds from the show are a benefit for one of the show’s creators, Paul Lentini, who is currently fighting cancer. CARNIVALE MACABRE never fails to have a flair for the absurd, a fun and original script, wild outlandish characters and acts that get the audience literally jumping out of their seats and fighting for tickets. Get yours now!

A fresh take on a timeless classic, perfect for the whole family. With great warmth and more than a touch of hilarity, the hearts of children and adults alike still soar when the slipper fits. Inspired by the acclaimed teleplay starring Whitney Houston and Brandy, this version of the magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm and elegance.

GORDON LIGHTFOOT TRIBUTE

Featuring Robin Bullock

May 1st of this year saw the passing of one of Canada’s greatest musical exports and one of the finest singer-songwriters of all time, Gordon Lightfoot.

On July 1st, White Horse Black Mountain and Indie Award-winning guitarist Robin Bullock pay tribute to Lightfoot and his incomparable body of work with a one-night-only tribute concert. Bullock, a forty-year-plus Lightfoot fan, brings back to life all the classic hits and many exquisite deep-catalog finds for a re-creation of an evening with the bard himself. Not to be missed, either for Lightfoot fans or for anyone who loves great songs

Robin Bullock’s virtuosity on guitar, cittern and mandolin blends the ancient melodies of the Celtic lands, their vigorous American descendants, and the masterworks of the Baroque and Renaissance eras into one powerful musical vision. The 17th-century harp tunes of legendary Irish bard Turlough O’Carolan, the spirited jigs and reels of rural Ireland, the haunting ballads of the southern Appalachians and the timeless compositions of Bach, Dowland and Francesco da Milano all find a musical common ground in Robin’s music, where lightning-fast fingerwork one moment is perfectly balanced with tender, quiet intimacy the next. A warm, friendly presence onstage, Robin effortlessly creates a magical world for the audience with his multi-instrumental wizardry, taking them on an unforgettable journey into the deep heart’s core and through the music of the spheres.

CLICK HERE to read an article about the career of GORDON LIGHTFOOT

CLICK HERE to visit Robin Bullock’s website

Wednesday Tickets | Asheville, NC | The Orange Peel (etix.com)

Learn Asheville’s history, discover hidden gems, and laugh at LaZoom’s quirky sense of adventure.

• Guided comedy tour bus of historical Asheville
• 90-Minutes – tours run daily
• 15-minute break at Green Man Brewing
• $39 per person (ages 13+ only)

A fresh take on a timeless classic, perfect for the whole family. With great warmth and more than a touch of hilarity, the hearts of children and adults alike still soar when the slipper fits. Inspired by the acclaimed teleplay starring Whitney Houston and Brandy, this version of the magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm and elegance.

Written to celebrate the Boston Symphony’s 50th anniversary, Howard Hanson’s “Romantic” Symphony No. 2 is among the most recorded of all American symphonies. Popular since its premiere in 1930, Hanson’s themes can be heard in the credits for the blockbuster film Alien, and as a model for John Williams’s score to E.T. George Gershwin’s Second Rhapsody for Piano and Orchestra receives a rare performance on this all-American program.

PERFORMANCE & ARTIST DETAILS
Brevard Concert Orchestra
Ken Lam, conductor

GEORGE GERSHWIN Second Rhapsody for Piano and Orchestra
HOWARD HANSON Symphony No. 2 in D flat major, Op. 30, “Romantic”

Auditorium seating is reserved.  Lawn seating is general admission.

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/

END OF THE LINE – The Premiere Tribute to the ALLMAN BROTHERS will be performing LIVE on the Indoor Stage at Salvage Station on Sunday, July 2nd, 2023 for a phenomenal 2 set experience! Doors open at 6PM and the music starts at 7PM. 18+ ONLY (no exceptions)! FREE ON-SITE PARKING! Root Down will be serving their delicious twist on Southern Soul food PLUS we will have our FULL bar open for you to enjoy!

– ALL AGES
– SEATED SHOW
– LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS AVAILABLE

TOMMY PRINE
Tommy Prine’s debut album “This Far South” coming June 23, 2023 is not only a long awaited introduction but a testimony to Prine’s 20’s and the loss, love, and growth that has defined them. Co-produced by close friend and kindred musical spirit, Ruston Kelly, and beloved Nashville engineer and producer, Gena Johnson, the album is rich and dynamic from cathartic jams to nostalgic storytelling.

The son of late songwriting legend, John Prine, Tommy Prine grew up in Nashville surrounded by music, art and writing. As a child, he thought all parents were musicians, as his father “going to work” meant performing shows for adoring fans and writing songs. Tommy learned to play guitar by watching his father play, copying the ways his fingers moved and inadvertently developing his own singular style. Summers in Ireland lent their own inspiration, as did 10 straight years camping at Bonnaroo. Prine’s musical tastes grew to become decidedly eclectic, spanning John Mayer, Outkast, Bon Iver, the Strokes and more.

It wasn’t until Prine reached his mid-twenties, though, that he considered a career of his own in music and began to share with others the songs he wrote in private. His songs were quickly met with excitement and enthusiasm, which sonically brings together a colorful patchwork of musical influences and lyrically explores existential questions and emotional experiences.

JORDAN SMART

Jordan Smart is a singer-songwriter currently based in Ludlow, KY. His songs echo between the prominent fingerpicking patterns of John Fahey and the Dylanesque vocal style of The Tallest Man on Earth. He flows with the current of the folk revival movement, which continues to course through the mainstream and underground channels today. But below the superficial labels lay the heart of the matter that distinguishes Smart from the bulk of other aspiring folk musicians.

Smart, 31, is a father. He grew up with humble beginnings, hitchhiked across the United States and slept under bridges. His life flashed before his eyes on a few occasions, but lives to tell the tale by the grace of good luck. Smart even found himself as a musical guest for Bernie Sanders during his presidential race in 2016. Through it all, Smart offers a remarkable level of sincerity and clarity that is few and far between.

Come to Orchard Lake Campground for a fireworks display that benefits the
Saluda Volunteer Fire Department, Guests are encouraged to arrive by 8pm and are welcome to pay for a day pass to arrive
before 7pm and experience all the fun the campground has to offer, Free but donations accepted ($8 per person for day passes),

Learn Asheville’s history, discover hidden gems, and laugh at LaZoom’s quirky sense of adventure.

• Guided comedy tour bus of historical Asheville
• 90-Minutes – tours run daily
• 15-minute break at Green Man Brewing
• $39 per person (ages 13+ only)

Chris Rosser is a multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, composer and producer. In the world fusion trio Free Planet Radio, he plays the Indian dotar, Turkish cumbus oud, melodica, piano and guitar on their five album releases. As a solo performer, he has also released five recordings and tours nationally playing at festivals, clubs and listening rooms. He also has toured internationally as the keyboardist with master Turkish musician Omar Faruk Tekbilek, as the pianist/guitarist in Grammy-winning flute virtuoso Rhonda Larson’s ensemble, Ventus, and as a guitarist with acclaimed jazz/gospel singer Lizz Wright. In 2014 with Ventus and in 2016 with Free Planet Radio, he performed over 60 concerts in the top concert halls of the People’s Republic of China.

Eric Eden has recorded two albums: Grooving Up Slowly, A & M Records and Ivyland, Independent Release. Eric is busy working on his next record as well as writing for other artists with his songwriting partner Mark Mazzetti.

Eric’s first record Grooving Up Slowly was produced by Grammy Award winning Producer/Engineer. Hugh Padgham best known for his work with The Police and Sting.

And in what is surely a milestone in Eden’s career, his musical heroes assembled as his ‘in studio band’ to record IVYLAND. Collectively, these musicians have not played together since David Bowie’s “Young Americans” album…until now. IVYLAND has reunited Drummer Andy Newmark (John Lennon’s “Double Fantasy”, Sly and the Family Stone and George Harrison), Bassist Willie Weeks (George Harrison, Donnie Hathaway and Eric Clapton), and Guitarist Carlos Alomar (David Bowie’s favorite guitarist and musical director). Mike Brunner (Eric’s longtime guitarist and LA session musician) completes the musical equation

Winners of the American Prize in Chamber Music, the Seraph Brass has been praised for their “beautiful sounds” (American Record Guide), “fine playing” (Gramophone), and “staggeringly high caliber of performance” (Textura). Now in its ninth touring season, Seraph performs with a dynamic roster drawing from America’s top brass musicians presenting a diverse body of repertoire, ranging from original transcriptions to newly commissioned works and core classics.

PERFORMANCE & ARTIST DETAILS

Auditorium seating is reserved.

“Not The Smile as in ha-ha-ha, more The Smile as in the guy who lies to you every day”… so speaks Thom Yorke on the inspiration behind the name of the new trio consisting of himself, his Radiohead bandmate Jonny Greenwood and drummer Tom Skinner of UK jazz outfit Sons of Kemet. The description is borne out by The Smile’s acerbic first single “You Will Never Work In Television Again,” a 2:48 blast of ragged, raw energy that moved The New York Times to rave: “Over a bruising 5/4 beat and flailing guitars climbing through three chords, Yorke snarl-sings his avenging fury at ‘some gangster troll promising the moon’ who’d devour ‘all those beautiful young hopes and dreams,’ and you can almost feel the spittle flying.” “You Will Never Work In Television Again” was one of eight songs played by The Smile during the band’s debut performance as part of the 2021 global streaming Glastonbury event Live At Worthy Farm. Following the release of second track “The Smoke,” The Smile played three back to back live shows across 16 hours and three time zones at Magazine London. Performed in the round to an in-person audience and simultaneously livestreamed worldwide, the hybrid shows featured multiple songs that comprise The Smile’s first album, A Light For Attracting Attention, released digitally May 13th via XL Recordings. Produced by Nigel Godrich and featuring additional critically acclaimed singles “Skrting On The Surface,” “Pana-vision,” “Free In The Knowledge” and “Thin Thing,” A Light For Attracting Attention features strings by the London Contemporary Orchestra and a full brass section of contemporary UK jazz players including Byron Wallen, Theon and Nathaniel Cross, Chelsea Carmichael, Robert Stillman and Jason Yarde. The Smile began their 2022 European tour on May 16th in Croatia with UK dates in London, Edinburgh, and Manchester, before heading back into Europe, finishing their headline shows in Taormina, Sicily, on July 20th and with a final UK date in London’s All Points East on 28th August.

Learn Asheville’s history, discover hidden gems, and laugh at LaZoom’s quirky sense of adventure.

• Guided comedy tour bus of historical Asheville
• 90-Minutes – tours run daily
• 15-minute break at Green Man Brewing
• $39 per person (ages 13+ only)

🇺🇸 Tomorrow is the day! 🇺🇸

Join us on the mountain for some delicious wines, jams from The Showboat Band, and grilled hamburgers and hot dogs! 🍔🌭🍷
Entry and parking are free – come ready to enjoy the day and celebrate with us!

OPEN 12-9pm
Music from 2:30-5:30pm

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Celebrate Independence Day with Patriotic Pops at Brevard Music Center. Hear the Brevard Symphonic Winds joined by the Seraph Brass as they perform inspirational American music, traditional Sousa marches, and Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture complete with the sounds of live cannon!

PERFORMANCE & ARTIST DETAILS
Brevard Symphonic Winds
Kraig Alan Williams, conductor
Seraph Brass

PIOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY 1812 Overture
Program to include traditional patriotic favorites

Auditorium seating is reserved.  Lawn seating is general admission.