Asheville Jazz Orchestra Big Band
Big band jazz lights up the room with Swing Era dance favorites and classic charts in the Count Basie and Buddy Rich tradition. A donate what you can night centered on accessibility, community, and high energy brass driven grooves.
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A jazz orchestra performance brings layered ensemble arrangements, swinging rhythms, and rich instrumental interplay to Black Mountain, creating a polished concert atmosphere for fans of classic big band sound.
A jazz orchestra performance brings layered ensemble arrangements, swinging rhythms, and rich instrumental interplay to Black Mountain, creating a polished concert atmosphere for fans of classic big band sound.
A jazz orchestra performance brings layered ensemble arrangements, swinging rhythms, and rich instrumental interplay to Black Mountain, creating a polished concert atmosphere for fans of classic big band sound.
Swinging rhythms and spontaneous improvisation shape a collaborative jazz jam led by Bill Bares, bringing musicians and listeners together for an intimate night of live jazz in Black Mountain.
Swinging rhythms and spontaneous improvisation shape a collaborative jazz jam led by Bill Bares, bringing musicians and listeners together for an intimate night of live jazz in Black Mountain.
Swinging rhythms and spontaneous improvisation shape a collaborative jazz jam led by Bill Bares, bringing musicians and listeners together for an intimate night of live jazz in Black Mountain.
A late-night swing social with rotating partners, upbeat jazz rhythms, and a friendly community vibe in a spacious commons-style hall. Expect casual mingling, plenty of room to dance, and an all-levels atmosphere.
A late-night swing social with rotating partners, upbeat jazz rhythms, and a friendly community vibe in a spacious commons-style hall. Expect casual mingling, plenty of room to dance, and an all-levels atmosphere.
A late-night swing social with rotating partners, upbeat jazz rhythms, and a friendly community vibe in a spacious commons-style hall. Expect casual mingling, plenty of room to dance, and an all-levels atmosphere.
An evening concert set in an intimate Black Mountain listening room with a lively, bar-forward vibe. Expect a crowd-ready performance atmosphere suited for a night out with friends at a dedicated music venue.
An evening concert set in an intimate Black Mountain listening room with a lively, bar-forward vibe. Expect a crowd-ready performance atmosphere suited for a night out with friends at a dedicated music venue.
An evening concert set in an intimate Black Mountain listening room with a lively, bar-forward vibe. Expect a crowd-ready performance atmosphere suited for a night out with friends at a dedicated music venue.
Late-night jazz jam led by Dr. Bill Bares with rotating sit-ins and open improvisation. Expect standards, adventurous solos, and a lively listening-room vibe where players and audience feed off the energy.
Late-night jazz jam led by Dr. Bill Bares with rotating sit-ins and open improvisation. Expect standards, adventurous solos, and a lively listening-room vibe where players and audience feed off the energy.
Late-night jazz jam led by Dr. Bill Bares with rotating sit-ins and open improvisation. Expect standards, adventurous solos, and a lively listening-room vibe where players and audience feed off the energy.
Upbeat swing dance lesson and social built around 1920s–40s jazz-era steps, spins, and playful energy. Beginner-friendly format with frequent partner changes makes it easy to meet new people on a Friday night.
Upbeat swing dance lesson and social built around 1920s–40s jazz-era steps, spins, and playful energy. Beginner-friendly format with frequent partner changes makes it easy to meet new people on a Friday night.
Upbeat swing dance lesson and social built around 1920s–40s jazz-era steps, spins, and playful energy. Beginner-friendly format with frequent partner changes makes it easy to meet new people on a Friday night.
Late-night jazz in an intimate listening room with a tight trio sound built around swinging grooves and improvised solos. Ideal for a relaxed, cocktail-hour vibe that drifts into a lively weekend set.
Late-night jazz in an intimate listening room with a tight trio sound built around swinging grooves and improvised solos. Ideal for a relaxed, cocktail-hour vibe that drifts into a lively weekend set.
Late-night jazz in an intimate listening room with a tight trio sound built around swinging grooves and improvised solos. Ideal for a relaxed, cocktail-hour vibe that drifts into a lively weekend set.
Raw, rootsy blues jam night that starts as a stripped back front porch acoustic circle before turning up into a plugged in stage jam. A community driven, come play or listen atmosphere keeps classic blues traditions alive.
Raw, rootsy blues jam night that starts as a stripped back front porch acoustic circle before turning up into a plugged in stage jam. A community driven, come play or listen atmosphere keeps classic blues traditions alive.
Raw, rootsy blues jam night that starts as a stripped back front porch acoustic circle before turning up into a plugged in stage jam. A community driven, come play or listen atmosphere keeps classic blues traditions alive.
Flamenco guitar, rhythmic dance, and Appalachian roots meet in a cross-cultural performance shaped by Spanish and mountain traditions, creating an intimate acoustic experience for fans of global folk music.
Flamenco guitar, rhythmic dance, and Appalachian roots meet in a cross-cultural performance shaped by Spanish and mountain traditions, creating an intimate acoustic experience for fans of global folk music.
Flamenco guitar, rhythmic dance, and Appalachian roots meet in a cross-cultural performance shaped by Spanish and mountain traditions, creating an intimate acoustic experience for fans of global folk music.
Jazz and pop favorites get a symphonic twist in a relaxed brewery setting with craft beer pours and an upbeat crowd. A high-energy Asheville Symphony offshoot brings polished arrangements and feel-good melodies to the taproom.
Jazz and pop favorites get a symphonic twist in a relaxed brewery setting with craft beer pours and an upbeat crowd. A high-energy Asheville Symphony offshoot brings polished arrangements and feel-good melodies to the taproom.
Jazz and pop favorites get a symphonic twist in a relaxed brewery setting with craft beer pours and an upbeat crowd. A high-energy Asheville Symphony offshoot brings polished arrangements and feel-good melodies to the taproom.
Pulsing Afro rhythm night led by Adama Dembele and Drew Heller, driven by West African drumming and call and response grooves. Expect a high-energy dance floor vibe with participatory rhythms and communal movement.
Pulsing Afro rhythm night led by Adama Dembele and Drew Heller, driven by West African drumming and call and response grooves. Expect a high-energy dance floor vibe with participatory rhythms and communal movement.
Pulsing Afro rhythm night led by Adama Dembele and Drew Heller, driven by West African drumming and call and response grooves. Expect a high-energy dance floor vibe with participatory rhythms and communal movement.
Raw, tradition-rooted blues takes over the room with an early stripped back acoustic circle jam followed by a plugged in stage jam that turns up the volume. Built for community musicians and listeners who want an authentic, rootsy night out.
Raw, tradition-rooted blues takes over the room with an early stripped back acoustic circle jam followed by a plugged in stage jam that turns up the volume. Built for community musicians and listeners who want an authentic, rootsy night out.
Raw, tradition-rooted blues takes over the room with an early stripped back acoustic circle jam followed by a plugged in stage jam that turns up the volume. Built for community musicians and listeners who want an authentic, rootsy night out.
Brazilian-leaning jazz in a cozy listening-room setting, blending samba and bossa nova grooves with trio interplay. A relaxed early-evening set suited for a low-key date night or sipping drinks with friends.
Brazilian-leaning jazz in a cozy listening-room setting, blending samba and bossa nova grooves with trio interplay. A relaxed early-evening set suited for a low-key date night or sipping drinks with friends.
Brazilian-leaning jazz in a cozy listening-room setting, blending samba and bossa nova grooves with trio interplay. A relaxed early-evening set suited for a low-key date night or sipping drinks with friends.
A drop-in Balboa lesson leads into a DJ-led social dance with guided practice, bringing Asheville swing dancers together for an evening of partnered movement and community.
A drop-in Balboa lesson leads into a DJ-led social dance with guided practice, bringing Asheville swing dancers together for an evening of partnered movement and community.
A drop-in Balboa lesson leads into a DJ-led social dance with guided practice, bringing Asheville swing dancers together for an evening of partnered movement and community.
Contagious Asheville-bred funk with bold horn hits and sassy, self-possessed grooves inspired by the band’s Funk Life era. Expect a high-energy, sweat-on-the-dancefloor set with Hustle Souls bringing extra soul-driven punch.
Contagious Asheville-bred funk with bold horn hits and sassy, self-possessed grooves inspired by the band’s Funk Life era. Expect a high-energy, sweat-on-the-dancefloor set with Hustle Souls bringing extra soul-driven punch.
Contagious Asheville-bred funk with bold horn hits and sassy, self-possessed grooves inspired by the band’s Funk Life era. Expect a high-energy, sweat-on-the-dancefloor set with Hustle Souls bringing extra soul-driven punch.
Late-night Americana and bluegrass-driven rhythms in an intimate listening room setting, built for toe-tapping and easy singalongs. Expect a warm, rootsy vibe with plenty of room to settle in or sway near the stage.
Late-night Americana and bluegrass-driven rhythms in an intimate listening room setting, built for toe-tapping and easy singalongs. Expect a warm, rootsy vibe with plenty of room to settle in or sway near the stage.
Late-night Americana and bluegrass-driven rhythms in an intimate listening room setting, built for toe-tapping and easy singalongs. Expect a warm, rootsy vibe with plenty of room to settle in or sway near the stage.
A participatory bluegrass jam anchored by the Jacktown Ramblers sound—driving banjo rolls, fiddle leads, and tight three part harmonies. Pickers and listeners gather for an informal, community minded late night session.
A participatory bluegrass jam anchored by the Jacktown Ramblers sound—driving banjo rolls, fiddle leads, and tight three part harmonies. Pickers and listeners gather for an informal, community minded late night session.
A participatory bluegrass jam anchored by the Jacktown Ramblers sound—driving banjo rolls, fiddle leads, and tight three part harmonies. Pickers and listeners gather for an informal, community minded late night session.
Pulsing West African afro rhythm from the Diali Cissokho Trio, led by shimmering kora lines and tight hand percussion. An energetic roots-fusion set in an intimate listening-room style bar for a lively night out.
Pulsing West African afro rhythm from the Diali Cissokho Trio, led by shimmering kora lines and tight hand percussion. An energetic roots-fusion set in an intimate listening-room style bar for a lively night out.
Pulsing West African afro rhythm from the Diali Cissokho Trio, led by shimmering kora lines and tight hand percussion. An energetic roots-fusion set in an intimate listening-room style bar for a lively night out.
Late-night jazz sets led by accomplished keyboardist Brian Felix, backed by a tight trio. Expect adventurous improvisation and jazz rock edge in an intimate listening-room atmosphere.
Late-night jazz sets led by accomplished keyboardist Brian Felix, backed by a tight trio. Expect adventurous improvisation and jazz rock edge in an intimate listening-room atmosphere.
Late-night jazz sets led by accomplished keyboardist Brian Felix, backed by a tight trio. Expect adventurous improvisation and jazz rock edge in an intimate listening-room atmosphere.
A high-voltage electric ensemble brings a bold, soulful edge to an intimate mountain music room, with choir-sized harmonies and a spirited live-band atmosphere for an evening of amplified performance.
A high-voltage electric ensemble brings a bold, soulful edge to an intimate mountain music room, with choir-sized harmonies and a spirited live-band atmosphere for an evening of amplified performance.
A high-voltage electric ensemble brings a bold, soulful edge to an intimate mountain music room, with choir-sized harmonies and a spirited live-band atmosphere for an evening of amplified performance.