
Andrew Bird with the Asheville Symphony
Swelling jazz, folk, and pop melodies and virtuosic violin combine as Andrew Bird performs The Mysterious Production of Eggs in full with the Asheville Symphony, arranged for orchestra and capped by a closing suite.
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Big band jazz night with the Asheville Jazz Orchestra delivering swinging horn lines, tight sax harmonies, and punchy rhythm-section grooves in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect classic swing and modern big band arrangements with a lively, dance-ready vibe.
Eclectic chamber program with the Jasper and Opal string quartets in a laid-back, all-ages seated takeover that celebrates Asheville’s mountain summer vibe. Sip drinks and snack on onsite taqueria bites for a relaxed, liberated listening experience.
Eclectic chamber program with the Jasper and Opal string quartets in a laid-back, all-ages seated takeover that celebrates Asheville’s mountain summer vibe. Sip drinks and snack on onsite taqueria bites for a relaxed, liberated listening experience.
Eclectic chamber program with the Jasper and Opal string quartets in a laid-back, all-ages seated takeover that celebrates Asheville’s mountain summer vibe. Sip drinks and snack on onsite taqueria bites for a relaxed, liberated listening experience.

All-star faculty string performances in an intimate listening-room setting, highlighting virtuosic fiddles, violins, cellos, and guitar-driven arrangements. Expect a polished concert vibe with rich harmonies and dynamic ensemble interplay.

All-star faculty string performances in an intimate listening-room setting, highlighting virtuosic fiddles, violins, cellos, and guitar-driven arrangements. Expect a polished concert vibe with rich harmonies and dynamic ensemble interplay.
All-star faculty string performances in an intimate listening-room setting, highlighting virtuosic fiddles, violins, cellos, and guitar-driven arrangements. Expect a polished concert vibe with rich harmonies and dynamic ensemble interplay.

Adventurous jazz meets chamber textures as composer-bandleader Michael Jefry Stevens leads the Creative Strings Orchestra through bold ensemble writing and open-ended improvisation in an intimate late-night listening room.

Adventurous jazz meets chamber textures as composer-bandleader Michael Jefry Stevens leads the Creative Strings Orchestra through bold ensemble writing and open-ended improvisation in an intimate late-night listening room.
Adventurous jazz meets chamber textures as composer-bandleader Michael Jefry Stevens leads the Creative Strings Orchestra through bold ensemble writing and open-ended improvisation in an intimate late-night listening room.
True five-minute personal stories compete in a lively StorySLAM centered on "AMERICAN DREAMS," where participants sign up to share daring aspirations, failures, and reinventions while the audience cheers and judges decide.
True five-minute personal stories compete in a lively StorySLAM centered on "AMERICAN DREAMS," where participants sign up to share daring aspirations, failures, and reinventions while the audience cheers and judges decide.
True five-minute personal stories compete in a lively StorySLAM centered on "AMERICAN DREAMS," where participants sign up to share daring aspirations, failures, and reinventions while the audience cheers and judges decide.

Big band jazz fills the room with punchy horn lines, tight rhythm-section grooves, and classic swing standards. A late-night set in a Black Mountain music hall with a lively, danceable concert vibe.

Big band jazz fills the room with punchy horn lines, tight rhythm-section grooves, and classic swing standards. A late-night set in a Black Mountain music hall with a lively, danceable concert vibe.
Big band jazz fills the room with punchy horn lines, tight rhythm-section grooves, and classic swing standards. A late-night set in a Black Mountain music hall with a lively, danceable concert vibe.

Big band jazz fills an intimate cabaret style room with punchy brass hits, sax section harmonies, and driving rhythm. Expect classic swing era energy and danceable arrangements in a late night listening set.

Big band jazz fills an intimate cabaret style room with punchy brass hits, sax section harmonies, and driving rhythm. Expect classic swing era energy and danceable arrangements in a late night listening set.
Big band jazz fills an intimate cabaret style room with punchy brass hits, sax section harmonies, and driving rhythm. Expect classic swing era energy and danceable arrangements in a late night listening set.

Indie-folk and Americana songs delivered with close harmonies, warm acoustic textures, and soaring crescendos in a high-energy concert setting. Expect a packed downtown club atmosphere with bar service and late-night vibes.

Indie-folk and Americana songs delivered with close harmonies, warm acoustic textures, and soaring crescendos in a high-energy concert setting. Expect a packed downtown club atmosphere with bar service and late-night vibes.
Indie-folk and Americana songs delivered with close harmonies, warm acoustic textures, and soaring crescendos in a high-energy concert setting. Expect a packed downtown club atmosphere with bar service and late-night vibes.
Virtuosic Celtic guitar performance billed as “Best Celtic Guitar Player in the World,” blending intricate fingerstyle melodies and driving rhythms. Set in an intimate arts center concert hall in Black Mountain.
Virtuosic Celtic guitar performance billed as “Best Celtic Guitar Player in the World,” blending intricate fingerstyle melodies and driving rhythms. Set in an intimate arts center concert hall in Black Mountain.
Virtuosic Celtic guitar performance billed as “Best Celtic Guitar Player in the World,” blending intricate fingerstyle melodies and driving rhythms. Set in an intimate arts center concert hall in Black Mountain.

Modern jam band rock built on rich songwriting and exploratory improvisation, shifting from tight grooves into extended freeform passages. Magnetic late-night club energy with dynamic peaks, solos, and crowd-driven momentum.

Modern jam band rock built on rich songwriting and exploratory improvisation, shifting from tight grooves into extended freeform passages. Magnetic late-night club energy with dynamic peaks, solos, and crowd-driven momentum.
Modern jam band rock built on rich songwriting and exploratory improvisation, shifting from tight grooves into extended freeform passages. Magnetic late-night club energy with dynamic peaks, solos, and crowd-driven momentum.

Two decades of reggae swagger driven by a premier rhythm section, instrumental virtuosity, and lush vocal harmonies. Late-night club energy with dub-soaked grooves and a full-band set in an intimate music hall.

Two decades of reggae swagger driven by a premier rhythm section, instrumental virtuosity, and lush vocal harmonies. Late-night club energy with dub-soaked grooves and a full-band set in an intimate music hall.
Two decades of reggae swagger driven by a premier rhythm section, instrumental virtuosity, and lush vocal harmonies. Late-night club energy with dub-soaked grooves and a full-band set in an intimate music hall.

Rootsy Americana and folk rock grooves with warm, soulful harmonies and tight three-piece interplay. A late-night club set blending storytelling songwriting, toe-tapping rhythms, and sing-along choruses in an intimate concert room.

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Expansive, cinematic indie folk with reverb soaked guitars, shimmering synths, and layered vocal harmonies, delivering storytelling driven songs crafted for large rooms with sweeping, atmospheric production.

Expansive, cinematic indie folk with reverb soaked guitars, shimmering synths, and layered vocal harmonies, delivering storytelling driven songs crafted for large rooms with sweeping, atmospheric production.
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Lush soft rock ballads and soaring vocal harmonies from Air Supply in an arena setting, delivering classic hits and romantic melodies for longtime fans and nostalgic sing-alongs.
Lush soft rock ballads and soaring vocal harmonies from Air Supply in an arena setting, delivering classic hits and romantic melodies for longtime fans and nostalgic sing-alongs.
Lush soft rock ballads and soaring vocal harmonies from Air Supply in an arena setting, delivering classic hits and romantic melodies for longtime fans and nostalgic sing-alongs.

Midday jazz sets pair with a laid-back brunch menu and fresh pours in a riverside brewery atmosphere. Expect mellow swing and standards while you eat, sip, and settle into an easy weekend hang.

Midday jazz sets pair with a laid-back brunch menu and fresh pours in a riverside brewery atmosphere. Expect mellow swing and standards while you eat, sip, and settle into an easy weekend hang.
Midday jazz sets pair with a laid-back brunch menu and fresh pours in a riverside brewery atmosphere. Expect mellow swing and standards while you eat, sip, and settle into an easy weekend hang.

Roots-forward Americana and folk rock with rich vocal harmonies, nimble guitar work, and deep-pocket grooves in a high-energy downtown concert hall. A late-night set built for dancing, swaying, and singalongs.

Roots-forward Americana and folk rock with rich vocal harmonies, nimble guitar work, and deep-pocket grooves in a high-energy downtown concert hall. A late-night set built for dancing, swaying, and singalongs.
Roots-forward Americana and folk rock with rich vocal harmonies, nimble guitar work, and deep-pocket grooves in a high-energy downtown concert hall. A late-night set built for dancing, swaying, and singalongs.

Traditional Appalachian tunes and step-dance take the stage alongside folk storytelling at the nation’s longest-running folk festival. Evening performances run 7–9 p.m. across three nights in an Asheville High School auditorium.

Traditional Appalachian tunes and step-dance take the stage alongside folk storytelling at the nation’s longest-running folk festival. Evening performances run 7–9 p.m. across three nights in an Asheville High School auditorium.
Traditional Appalachian tunes and step-dance take the stage alongside folk storytelling at the nation’s longest-running folk festival. Evening performances run 7–9 p.m. across three nights in an Asheville High School auditorium.

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Surrealist psychedelic rock and sharp-witted songwriting in a loud, standing-room full-band set. Expect genre-hopping guitar-driven tunes with poetic, Dada-leaning lyrics and a high-energy club atmosphere.
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A string-focused showcase night with layered melodies, tight harmonies, and dynamic instrumental interplay in an intimate listening-room setting. Ideal for fans of acoustic textures, chamber-pop energy, and local performer spotlights.

Hot jazz standards and swing-era grooves fill an intimate downtown wine bar, pairing upbeat horn lines and rhythmic drive with curated pours and a relaxed late-night vibe.

Hot jazz standards and swing-era grooves fill an intimate downtown wine bar, pairing upbeat horn lines and rhythmic drive with curated pours and a relaxed late-night vibe.
Hot jazz standards and swing-era grooves fill an intimate downtown wine bar, pairing upbeat horn lines and rhythmic drive with curated pours and a relaxed late-night vibe.