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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BMC favorite Gil Shaham shares a special at-home performance of the first movement of the Bach Concerto for Two Violins in D minor, BWV 1043. Adele Anthony performs the violin 1 solo, Shaham performs the violin 2 solo, and colleagues Colin Jacobsen (violin, viola) and Eric Jacobsen (cello) supply the orchestral accompaniment.

Keith’s Corner
Inspiring music and personal stories from our very own Keith Lockhart and special guests.
One of my great joys at Brevard is being able to share with you symphonic music that is special to me. Keith’s Corner will allow me, albeit virtually, to continue to do that. Join me here as I share stories with you about the music that I love…some of the music that made me fall in love with orchestras, some works that have produced memorable moments during my years at Brevard, and some of the music that touches me most profoundly. It will also be an opportunity to, on occasion, introduce you to a gem you may not have yet discovered. Join me for a completely personal, somewhat subjective and, I hope, entertaining listening experience! – Keith Lockhart
The Boston Pops Orchestra, under the direction of Keith Lockhart, performs a musical video tribute, Summon the Heroes–featuring the work originally composed by John Williams for the 1996 Olympic Games–as a tribute to today’s first responders who are providing critical and needed services during the Covid-19 epidemic. John Williams joins the virtual tribute with a musical and spoken introduction from his home studio in Los Angeles.

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With less than half a decade of programming under its belt, Cold Mountain Music Festival has already been recognized as one of the Southeast’s best goldmines for live music, outdoor recreation, and family-oriented activities. Located just outside of Asheville in one of Western North Carolina’s most pristine stretches of land, Cold Mountain utilizes the vibrant Pisgah National Forest as its playground, and encourages exploration throughout the two-day immersive experience. At the heart of the festival site is the glistening Lake Logan, which boasts plenty of swimming, paddle-boarding, and fishing. Paired with performances by some of live music’s leading forces on the scene and plenty of kid-friendly offerings, the upcoming Cold Mountain Music Festival will offer the trifecta of rustic summer experiences.
Weekend passes are on sale now on the Cold Mountain Music website. General admission passes are available for $75, and youth passes for those aged 12-17 can be purchased for $40 apiece. Overnight camping spots and catered breakfast meal tickets are also available for $75 (per site) and $12-$15 (per person), respectively. Group discounts may be applied for parties of 15 or more. Enter the code DioWNC at checkout to purchase each pass (minimum 15) for $60 each. Cold Mountain Music Festival is presented by Ingles Markets, with partners iHeartMedia and Haywood County Tourism Development Authority. For more information, visit www.coldmountainmusic.org. A complete lineup can be found below.
Open Air Brevard
Enjoy featured re-broadcasts of Open Air Brevard, produced by 89.9 WDAV Classical Public Radio based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Additional broadcasts co-produced by BPR Classic in Asheville, North Carolina. Check back regularly for new episodes!
Also Sprach Zarathustra (opens in new tab)
Posted May 21, 2020; originally aired in the 2013 and 2016 seasons
Strauss: Also Sprach Zarathustra
Brevard Music Center Orchestra
Matthias Bamert, conductor
Tone poem and the opening theme from 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major
Jean-Louis Steuerman, piano
Brevard Music Center Orchestra
Matthias Bamert, conductor

Moogmentum in Place is an upcoming series of fundraising live stream events, from May 9th- May 31st, celebrating Bob Moog’s 86th birthday and the one year anniversary of the Moogseum.
Moogmentum In Place will feature performances, musical and technical insights, and question and answer sessions with a prodigious and varied group of legendary musicians, composers, and music technologists. All events will be streamed from the Foundation’s Facebook page where attendees from around the world will have the opportunity to donate in any amount.
Moogmentum In Place will feature film composers and synthesists Alex Wurman (May 9th) and Michael Whalen (May 17th), renowned keyboardist and musical director Greg Phillinganes (May 15th), former Earth, Wind & Fire keyboardist Larry Dunn interviewed by Jerry Kovarsky (May 21st), theremin virtuoso and music technologist Randy George (May 23rd), and electro-acoustic violist/composer Martha Mooke (May 28th). A virtual tour of the Moogseum and other events are also planned. Further information about each event will be released the week prior to it occurring.
An Instrument Playground with Thomas Jostlein
St. Louis Symphony Associate Principal Horn and 2020 BMC Faculty
Videos, photos, and activities.


Off the Wagon is going live again this Saturday! Please join us for some dueling pianos (and more)!
It will be a virtual, interactive, and all request sing-a-long show! See you Saturday night at Facebook.com/offthewagonrocks.

Join us for an evening of free streamed goodness this Saturday as we celebrate what would’ve been the Rooster Walk 12 weekend with live sets from some of our favorite artists and exclusive RW “All Cooped Up” merchandise for sale online. This live stream event is made possible by our friends at VisitMartinsville and Martinsville Made
Around 10 pm, Kendall Street Company will perform a set on the Lake Stage at Pop’s Farm, with the full “Lake Lights” package provided by 81 Productions.
Around 8 pm, the Isaac Hadden Project & Friends will perform a Grateful Dead set live from the Lake Stage.
Other musicians will join us remotely to stream their sets starting 5 pm.
Please note: Unfortunately, the public is NOT allowed to attend this event. Please do not show up to Pop’s Farm this weekend; we will not be able to let you onto the property.
The live stream will be simulcast Facebook, YouTube and our Website.
Facebook Live:
Link posted later
Website:
https://roosterwalk.com/live
YouTube Live:
https://youtu.be/-W6Cse8HA2w
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsTBfpiwku9skA5nJcmVFTA/

Join us for the next episode of White Horse Live, featuring NPR Theme Composer BJ Leiderman in his very first live stream performance, to benefit MANNA Food Bank in their efforts to feed many during this extraordinary time.
Join BJ as he performs some of your favorite tunes by Cat Stevens, Janis Ian, Billy Joel, Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, the Beatles (just to mention a few). And, of course, some of his best loved Public Radio Themes.
“A splendid time is guaranteed for all!”
The video should start automatically at show time (8pm Eastern on Saturday), but if it does not, please refresh this page, or click here.

THE ALBUM ON MAY 23rd! We’re just too excited to share it with you to postpone this. Unfortunately, we won’t be able to do our Asheville Album Release show on May 23rd or many of the Release Tour dates following that. It’s a big loss and we hate that we won’t get to see you in person for a while. We’ll still play some album celebration shows when safety allows, but obviously we don’t know when that will be. IN THE MEANTIME, we have a new fun plan for release day. We’re going to get on our Facebook page at 8 PM on May 23rd to talk about the new record, our favorite songs, tell some stories, and ask each other some questions. So you’ll have all day to listen to the album on Spotify, iTunes, wherever, and then you can tune in at 8 PM for a fun chat.
Much Love,
The Get Right Band
LISTEN TO SINGLES ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2n9NilZcDzen7IXYBFgMi3…
PRE-SAVE FULL ALBUM ON SPOTIFY: https://show.co/usUszw8
PRE-ORDER FULL ALBUM ON CD: https://thegetrightband.com/product/itchy-soul/
PRE-ORDER FULL ALBUM ON ITUNES:
https://music.apple.com/us/album/itchy-soul/1498838296
BMC favorite Gil Shaham shares a special at-home performance of the first movement of the Bach Concerto for Two Violins in D minor, BWV 1043. Adele Anthony performs the violin 1 solo, Shaham performs the violin 2 solo, and colleagues Colin Jacobsen (violin, viola) and Eric Jacobsen (cello) supply the orchestral accompaniment.

Keith’s Corner
Inspiring music and personal stories from our very own Keith Lockhart and special guests.
One of my great joys at Brevard is being able to share with you symphonic music that is special to me. Keith’s Corner will allow me, albeit virtually, to continue to do that. Join me here as I share stories with you about the music that I love…some of the music that made me fall in love with orchestras, some works that have produced memorable moments during my years at Brevard, and some of the music that touches me most profoundly. It will also be an opportunity to, on occasion, introduce you to a gem you may not have yet discovered. Join me for a completely personal, somewhat subjective and, I hope, entertaining listening experience! – Keith Lockhart
The Boston Pops Orchestra, under the direction of Keith Lockhart, performs a musical video tribute, Summon the Heroes–featuring the work originally composed by John Williams for the 1996 Olympic Games–as a tribute to today’s first responders who are providing critical and needed services during the Covid-19 epidemic. John Williams joins the virtual tribute with a musical and spoken introduction from his home studio in Los Angeles.
Open Air Brevard
Enjoy featured re-broadcasts of Open Air Brevard, produced by 89.9 WDAV Classical Public Radio based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Additional broadcasts co-produced by BPR Classic in Asheville, North Carolina. Check back regularly for new episodes!
Also Sprach Zarathustra (opens in new tab)
Posted May 21, 2020; originally aired in the 2013 and 2016 seasons
Strauss: Also Sprach Zarathustra
Brevard Music Center Orchestra
Matthias Bamert, conductor
Tone poem and the opening theme from 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major
Jean-Louis Steuerman, piano
Brevard Music Center Orchestra
Matthias Bamert, conductor

Moogmentum in Place is an upcoming series of fundraising live stream events, from May 9th- May 31st, celebrating Bob Moog’s 86th birthday and the one year anniversary of the Moogseum.
Moogmentum In Place will feature performances, musical and technical insights, and question and answer sessions with a prodigious and varied group of legendary musicians, composers, and music technologists. All events will be streamed from the Foundation’s Facebook page where attendees from around the world will have the opportunity to donate in any amount.
Moogmentum In Place will feature film composers and synthesists Alex Wurman (May 9th) and Michael Whalen (May 17th), renowned keyboardist and musical director Greg Phillinganes (May 15th), former Earth, Wind & Fire keyboardist Larry Dunn interviewed by Jerry Kovarsky (May 21st), theremin virtuoso and music technologist Randy George (May 23rd), and electro-acoustic violist/composer Martha Mooke (May 28th). A virtual tour of the Moogseum and other events are also planned. Further information about each event will be released the week prior to it occurring.
An Instrument Playground with Thomas Jostlein
St. Louis Symphony Associate Principal Horn and 2020 BMC Faculty
Videos, photos, and activities.


Bluegrass Brunch
hosted by Aaron Woody Wood & The Sufi Brothers
Pickin’ on the Porch w/ Chicken Coop Willaye 1030AM
Bald Mountain Boys 11AM – 12:30PM
Sufi Brothers 12:45PM – 3PM
Be sure to check out our Bloody Mary Bar, the BEST selection of pickled products and other additions in Asheville. The MOJO Kitchen will be serving a special Brunch menu until 3PM as well.
Food & music start at 10:30am
ADULT beverages at Noon.
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

Every Sunday Except First of Month.

Local favorites Brushfire Stankgrass return with an album release show streaming live from The Grey Eagle in Asheville, NC on May 24!
– FREE LIVE STREAM
– 7PM SHOW
– DONATIONS ACCEPTED
– VIRTUAL TIP JAR : Paypal.me/TheGreyEagle
– VIEW LIVE STREAM HERE : facebook.com/greyeagleasheville
BRUSHFIRE STANKGRASS
Brushfire Stankgrass rises again. A bona fide Asheville classic, Brushfire is a genre-bending, Moog-powered, ongoing exploration of modern mountain music. With the love and support of a vibrant community of local musicians and creators, brothers Will and Ben Saylor, accompanied by Micah Thomas and Daniel Iannucci, continue to reinvent themselves and their distinctive, jam-infused, synth-laden, bluegrass sound. The band has a lot to share in 2020, starting with a double album release show at the Grey Eagle on May 24.
PBS National Memorial Day Concert
Joe Mantegna, Gary Sinise, Renée Fleming, the NSO, and more
Sunday, May 24 at 8:00pm ET
Check local listings for rebroadcasts
Broadcast on PBS
Performances, film footage, and readings to honor military service.
Keith’s Corner
Inspiring music and personal stories from our very own Keith Lockhart and special guests.
One of my great joys at Brevard is being able to share with you symphonic music that is special to me. Keith’s Corner will allow me, albeit virtually, to continue to do that. Join me here as I share stories with you about the music that I love…some of the music that made me fall in love with orchestras, some works that have produced memorable moments during my years at Brevard, and some of the music that touches me most profoundly. It will also be an opportunity to, on occasion, introduce you to a gem you may not have yet discovered. Join me for a completely personal, somewhat subjective and, I hope, entertaining listening experience! – Keith Lockhart
The Boston Pops Orchestra, under the direction of Keith Lockhart, performs a musical video tribute, Summon the Heroes–featuring the work originally composed by John Williams for the 1996 Olympic Games–as a tribute to today’s first responders who are providing critical and needed services during the Covid-19 epidemic. John Williams joins the virtual tribute with a musical and spoken introduction from his home studio in Los Angeles.
Open Air Brevard
Enjoy featured re-broadcasts of Open Air Brevard, produced by 89.9 WDAV Classical Public Radio based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Additional broadcasts co-produced by BPR Classic in Asheville, North Carolina. Check back regularly for new episodes!
Also Sprach Zarathustra (opens in new tab)
Posted May 21, 2020; originally aired in the 2013 and 2016 seasons
Strauss: Also Sprach Zarathustra
Brevard Music Center Orchestra
Matthias Bamert, conductor
Tone poem and the opening theme from 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major
Jean-Louis Steuerman, piano
Brevard Music Center Orchestra
Matthias Bamert, conductor

Moogmentum in Place is an upcoming series of fundraising live stream events, from May 9th- May 31st, celebrating Bob Moog’s 86th birthday and the one year anniversary of the Moogseum.
Moogmentum In Place will feature performances, musical and technical insights, and question and answer sessions with a prodigious and varied group of legendary musicians, composers, and music technologists. All events will be streamed from the Foundation’s Facebook page where attendees from around the world will have the opportunity to donate in any amount.
Moogmentum In Place will feature film composers and synthesists Alex Wurman (May 9th) and Michael Whalen (May 17th), renowned keyboardist and musical director Greg Phillinganes (May 15th), former Earth, Wind & Fire keyboardist Larry Dunn interviewed by Jerry Kovarsky (May 21st), theremin virtuoso and music technologist Randy George (May 23rd), and electro-acoustic violist/composer Martha Mooke (May 28th). A virtual tour of the Moogseum and other events are also planned. Further information about each event will be released the week prior to it occurring.

MerleFest, presented by Window World, is pleased to share that artists and friends alike will join us in honoring music legend Doc Watson during the week of May 25 – 29, 2020. A list of artists participating each day will be posted across our social media channels.
Doc Watson passed away on May 29, 2012. MerleFest artist relations manager Lindsay Craven reached out to see if some artists would like to share a special song and a memory of Doc Watson. “The response was amazing,” she said. “We have over 60 artists that have taken time to record a video and send in a song for us to share with our fans. It was only fitting to call this remembrance #DocWatsonWeek.” The event will close out with Doc’s final performance on the Creekside Stage in 2012.
To view the event, you can tune into MerleFest’s Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram accounts during the week. The videos will go out each hour, starting at 9 a.m. each day. If you don’t want to view the videos on Facebook, you can find us on Instagram at @MerleFest and Twitter at @MerleFest.

NPS Photo
On Memorial Day folk musicians from across the region will share a day of toe-tapping fun and music. Just as Carl Sandburg’s family enjoyed sitting on the porch while he played a guitar and sang for them, you can experience the joy of music at Connemara. All performances take place in the amphitheater, unless otherwise specified, and signs will direct festival goers.
2020 Performers include:
- Pretty Little Goat Band
- Jon Shain
- Kat Williams
- Amanda Anne Platt and the Honeycutters
Parking
Keep in mind that our parking lots fill up quickly. We will run a courtesy shuttle from satellite parking lots at the Flat Rock Playhouse (located across the street) and from the Flat Rock Village Offices (110 Village Center Drive) to the park entrance, throughout the day. It is a short walk from the park entrance to the amphitheater. There will be also be a shuttle operating inside the park to take visitors from the entrance to the amphitheater, Sandburg Home and barn area.
The event will be held at the new amphitheater located near the park entrance. Bench seating is available and visitors are also welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets as seating is expected to fill quickly. Come prepared for warm weather, with sun protection, water and snacks. Dogs are not permitted in the seating areas for the festival.
Keith’s Corner
Inspiring music and personal stories from our very own Keith Lockhart and special guests.
One of my great joys at Brevard is being able to share with you symphonic music that is special to me. Keith’s Corner will allow me, albeit virtually, to continue to do that. Join me here as I share stories with you about the music that I love…some of the music that made me fall in love with orchestras, some works that have produced memorable moments during my years at Brevard, and some of the music that touches me most profoundly. It will also be an opportunity to, on occasion, introduce you to a gem you may not have yet discovered. Join me for a completely personal, somewhat subjective and, I hope, entertaining listening experience! – Keith Lockhart
The Boston Pops Orchestra, under the direction of Keith Lockhart, performs a musical video tribute, Summon the Heroes–featuring the work originally composed by John Williams for the 1996 Olympic Games–as a tribute to today’s first responders who are providing critical and needed services during the Covid-19 epidemic. John Williams joins the virtual tribute with a musical and spoken introduction from his home studio in Los Angeles.
Open Air Brevard
Enjoy featured re-broadcasts of Open Air Brevard, produced by 89.9 WDAV Classical Public Radio based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Additional broadcasts co-produced by BPR Classic in Asheville, North Carolina. Check back regularly for new episodes!
Also Sprach Zarathustra (opens in new tab)
Posted May 21, 2020; originally aired in the 2013 and 2016 seasons
Strauss: Also Sprach Zarathustra
Brevard Music Center Orchestra
Matthias Bamert, conductor
Tone poem and the opening theme from 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major
Jean-Louis Steuerman, piano
Brevard Music Center Orchestra
Matthias Bamert, conductor

Moogmentum in Place is an upcoming series of fundraising live stream events, from May 9th- May 31st, celebrating Bob Moog’s 86th birthday and the one year anniversary of the Moogseum.
Moogmentum In Place will feature performances, musical and technical insights, and question and answer sessions with a prodigious and varied group of legendary musicians, composers, and music technologists. All events will be streamed from the Foundation’s Facebook page where attendees from around the world will have the opportunity to donate in any amount.
Moogmentum In Place will feature film composers and synthesists Alex Wurman (May 9th) and Michael Whalen (May 17th), renowned keyboardist and musical director Greg Phillinganes (May 15th), former Earth, Wind & Fire keyboardist Larry Dunn interviewed by Jerry Kovarsky (May 21st), theremin virtuoso and music technologist Randy George (May 23rd), and electro-acoustic violist/composer Martha Mooke (May 28th). A virtual tour of the Moogseum and other events are also planned. Further information about each event will be released the week prior to it occurring.

MerleFest, presented by Window World, is pleased to share that artists and friends alike will join us in honoring music legend Doc Watson during the week of May 25 – 29, 2020. A list of artists participating each day will be posted across our social media channels.
Doc Watson passed away on May 29, 2012. MerleFest artist relations manager Lindsay Craven reached out to see if some artists would like to share a special song and a memory of Doc Watson. “The response was amazing,” she said. “We have over 60 artists that have taken time to record a video and send in a song for us to share with our fans. It was only fitting to call this remembrance #DocWatsonWeek.” The event will close out with Doc’s final performance on the Creekside Stage in 2012.
To view the event, you can tune into MerleFest’s Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram accounts during the week. The videos will go out each hour, starting at 9 a.m. each day. If you don’t want to view the videos on Facebook, you can find us on Instagram at @MerleFest and Twitter at @MerleFest.


