
Jazz Showcase
Downtown Thursday-night jazz fills Shamrock Irons with swinging live sets and a rotating roster of local players. Curated by Steven Alvarez, the showcase pairs intimate listening vibes with late-night hangout energy.
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High-energy soul and blues sets channeling Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, Al Green, Aretha Franklin, and James Brown. Seasoned Asheville and Atlanta players turn Shamrock Irons into a late-night, dance-ready singalong.

High-energy soul and blues sets channeling Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, Al Green, Aretha Franklin, and James Brown. Seasoned Asheville and Atlanta players turn Shamrock Irons into a late-night, dance-ready singalong.
High-energy soul and blues sets channeling Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, Al Green, Aretha Franklin, and James Brown. Seasoned Asheville and Atlanta players turn Shamrock Irons into a late-night, dance-ready singalong.

Swinging jazz runs from an intimate trio set into full big band energy, with brassy horn lines and tight rhythm-section grooves. Expect a lively late-night club vibe suited for jazz fans and dancers alike.

Swinging jazz runs from an intimate trio set into full big band energy, with brassy horn lines and tight rhythm-section grooves. Expect a lively late-night club vibe suited for jazz fans and dancers alike.
Swinging jazz runs from an intimate trio set into full big band energy, with brassy horn lines and tight rhythm-section grooves. Expect a lively late-night club vibe suited for jazz fans and dancers alike.

Late-night jazz from the Brian Felix Trio with swinging grooves, nimble improvisation, and dynamic interplay. Set in an intimate listening-room style venue for a relaxed, cocktail-hour vibe and music-forward night out.

Late-night jazz from the Brian Felix Trio with swinging grooves, nimble improvisation, and dynamic interplay. Set in an intimate listening-room style venue for a relaxed, cocktail-hour vibe and music-forward night out.
Late-night jazz from the Brian Felix Trio with swinging grooves, nimble improvisation, and dynamic interplay. Set in an intimate listening-room style venue for a relaxed, cocktail-hour vibe and music-forward night out.

Hot jazz in a cozy downtown wine bar setting, channeling swing era energy with upbeat rhythms and danceable grooves. Ideal for a late night hang with pours by the glass and a lively, vintage vibe.

Hot jazz in a cozy downtown wine bar setting, channeling swing era energy with upbeat rhythms and danceable grooves. Ideal for a late night hang with pours by the glass and a lively, vintage vibe.
Hot jazz in a cozy downtown wine bar setting, channeling swing era energy with upbeat rhythms and danceable grooves. Ideal for a late night hang with pours by the glass and a lively, vintage vibe.

Late-night jazz in an intimate listening room, led by the Juca Camera Trio for a tight, improvisation-forward set. Expect swinging grooves, dynamic solos, and a bar-friendly club vibe in Black Mountain.

Late-night jazz in an intimate listening room, led by the Juca Camera Trio for a tight, improvisation-forward set. Expect swinging grooves, dynamic solos, and a bar-friendly club vibe in Black Mountain.
Late-night jazz in an intimate listening room, led by the Juca Camera Trio for a tight, improvisation-forward set. Expect swinging grooves, dynamic solos, and a bar-friendly club vibe in Black Mountain.

Celtic-leaning traditional Irish tunes fill a downtown pub as skilled players from across Western North Carolina trade jigs, reels, and slow airs. A casual session vibe invites listening, toe-tapping, and community connection.

Celtic-leaning traditional Irish tunes fill a downtown pub as skilled players from across Western North Carolina trade jigs, reels, and slow airs. A casual session vibe invites listening, toe-tapping, and community connection.
Celtic-leaning traditional Irish tunes fill a downtown pub as skilled players from across Western North Carolina trade jigs, reels, and slow airs. A casual session vibe invites listening, toe-tapping, and community connection.

Late-night Thursday residency with fresh weekly sets that remix classic favorites into new arrangements, plus occasional originals from a rotating Asheville lineup. Expect big, punchy “bring the BOOM” energy in a Haywood Rd brewpub with a $10 cover.

Late-night Thursday residency with fresh weekly sets that remix classic favorites into new arrangements, plus occasional originals from a rotating Asheville lineup. Expect big, punchy “bring the BOOM” energy in a Haywood Rd brewpub with a $10 cover.
Late-night Thursday residency with fresh weekly sets that remix classic favorites into new arrangements, plus occasional originals from a rotating Asheville lineup. Expect big, punchy “bring the BOOM” energy in a Haywood Rd brewpub with a $10 cover.

Traditional Irish and Celtic tunes spill from a rotating circle of WNC musicians jamming on the pub stage, blending fiddles, whistles, and driving rhythm into a lively Sunday session. Best paired with a pint or an afternoon Irish coffee in the classic English Irish pub atmosphere downtown.

Traditional Irish and Celtic tunes spill from a rotating circle of WNC musicians jamming on the pub stage, blending fiddles, whistles, and driving rhythm into a lively Sunday session. Best paired with a pint or an afternoon Irish coffee in the classic English Irish pub atmosphere downtown.
Traditional Irish and Celtic tunes spill from a rotating circle of WNC musicians jamming on the pub stage, blending fiddles, whistles, and driving rhythm into a lively Sunday session. Best paired with a pint or an afternoon Irish coffee in the classic English Irish pub atmosphere downtown.

A weekly downtown funk party kicks off with DJ Lil' Meow Meow spinning at 7:30, then a house band hits around 8 with rotating special guests. Suggested $10 door donation supports local musicians and Asheville’s live music scene.

A weekly downtown funk party kicks off with DJ Lil' Meow Meow spinning at 7:30, then a house band hits around 8 with rotating special guests. Suggested $10 door donation supports local musicians and Asheville’s live music scene.
A weekly downtown funk party kicks off with DJ Lil' Meow Meow spinning at 7:30, then a house band hits around 8 with rotating special guests. Suggested $10 door donation supports local musicians and Asheville’s live music scene.

A curated late-night set at a River Arts District brewery with a handpicked lineup and high-energy bar-room vibe. Expect rotating local acts, a casual crowd, and pints flowing until close.

A curated late-night set at a River Arts District brewery with a handpicked lineup and high-energy bar-room vibe. Expect rotating local acts, a casual crowd, and pints flowing until close.
A curated late-night set at a River Arts District brewery with a handpicked lineup and high-energy bar-room vibe. Expect rotating local acts, a casual crowd, and pints flowing until close.

Late-night Saturday sets in a smoky barbecue bar setting, pairing drinks and a casual crowd with amplified tunes. A nightlife-friendly hangout vibe for unwinding after dinner.

Late-night Saturday sets in a smoky barbecue bar setting, pairing drinks and a casual crowd with amplified tunes. A nightlife-friendly hangout vibe for unwinding after dinner.
Late-night Saturday sets in a smoky barbecue bar setting, pairing drinks and a casual crowd with amplified tunes. A nightlife-friendly hangout vibe for unwinding after dinner.

Big band jazz night with the Asheville Jazz Orchestra delivering punchy brass sections, swinging rhythm, and classic orchestral charts in an intimate listening room. A late-night set that fits both seated listening and dance floor energy.

Big band jazz night with the Asheville Jazz Orchestra delivering punchy brass sections, swinging rhythm, and classic orchestral charts in an intimate listening room. A late-night set that fits both seated listening and dance floor energy.
Big band jazz night with the Asheville Jazz Orchestra delivering punchy brass sections, swinging rhythm, and classic orchestral charts in an intimate listening room. A late-night set that fits both seated listening and dance floor energy.

Midday jazz sets pair with a relaxed brunch in a riverside brewpub, blending swingy improvisation with comfort-leaning plates. House beers and an easygoing afternoon crowd make it a laid-back weekend hangout.

Midday jazz sets pair with a relaxed brunch in a riverside brewpub, blending swingy improvisation with comfort-leaning plates. House beers and an easygoing afternoon crowd make it a laid-back weekend hangout.
Midday jazz sets pair with a relaxed brunch in a riverside brewpub, blending swingy improvisation with comfort-leaning plates. House beers and an easygoing afternoon crowd make it a laid-back weekend hangout.

Craft beer flows in a relaxed downtown taproom as local performers rotate through short sets, from songs and spoken word to comedy bits. Take the stage or cheer from the crowd in a casual, supportive late-night vibe.

Craft beer flows in a relaxed downtown taproom as local performers rotate through short sets, from songs and spoken word to comedy bits. Take the stage or cheer from the crowd in a casual, supportive late-night vibe.
Craft beer flows in a relaxed downtown taproom as local performers rotate through short sets, from songs and spoken word to comedy bits. Take the stage or cheer from the crowd in a casual, supportive late-night vibe.

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.

A late-night rock set in an intimate Black Mountain listening room, pairing gritty vocals and driving guitars with a lively bar crowd. Ideal for a high-energy night out close to Asheville.

A late-night rock set in an intimate Black Mountain listening room, pairing gritty vocals and driving guitars with a lively bar crowd. Ideal for a high-energy night out close to Asheville.
A late-night rock set in an intimate Black Mountain listening room, pairing gritty vocals and driving guitars with a lively bar crowd. Ideal for a high-energy night out close to Asheville.

A high-energy bluegrass jam fills a longtime downtown pub with rapid-fire picking and crowd-pleasing tunes, drawing standout musicians from across Western North Carolina. Bring an instrument for the 9:30–11:30pm session and grab $1-off bourbons.

A high-energy bluegrass jam fills a longtime downtown pub with rapid-fire picking and crowd-pleasing tunes, drawing standout musicians from across Western North Carolina. Bring an instrument for the 9:30–11:30pm session and grab $1-off bourbons.
A high-energy bluegrass jam fills a longtime downtown pub with rapid-fire picking and crowd-pleasing tunes, drawing standout musicians from across Western North Carolina. Bring an instrument for the 9:30–11:30pm session and grab $1-off bourbons.

Fresh tap release night at a downtown brewpub paired with Andy Ferrell’s laid-back acoustic singer songwriter set and crowd-pleasing covers. Expect a casual late-evening hang with pints, conversation, and barroom energy.

Fresh tap release night at a downtown brewpub paired with Andy Ferrell’s laid-back acoustic singer songwriter set and crowd-pleasing covers. Expect a casual late-evening hang with pints, conversation, and barroom energy.
Fresh tap release night at a downtown brewpub paired with Andy Ferrell’s laid-back acoustic singer songwriter set and crowd-pleasing covers. Expect a casual late-evening hang with pints, conversation, and barroom energy.

Fresh-release taps pour for New Beer Thursday in a lively brewpub taproom, paired with an intimate Owen Walsh set in a singer-songwriter style. Expect a casual late-night hang built around new pours and upbeat bar energy.

Fresh-release taps pour for New Beer Thursday in a lively brewpub taproom, paired with an intimate Owen Walsh set in a singer-songwriter style. Expect a casual late-night hang built around new pours and upbeat bar energy.
Fresh-release taps pour for New Beer Thursday in a lively brewpub taproom, paired with an intimate Owen Walsh set in a singer-songwriter style. Expect a casual late-night hang built around new pours and upbeat bar energy.

Virtuosic solo fingerstyle guitar with rich Celtic and world music influences, blending intricate harmonics, melodic storytelling, and dynamic rhythms. A late-night, close-listening set in an intimate West Asheville room.

Virtuosic solo fingerstyle guitar with rich Celtic and world music influences, blending intricate harmonics, melodic storytelling, and dynamic rhythms. A late-night, close-listening set in an intimate West Asheville room.
Virtuosic solo fingerstyle guitar with rich Celtic and world music influences, blending intricate harmonics, melodic storytelling, and dynamic rhythms. A late-night, close-listening set in an intimate West Asheville room.