
Jazz & Soul Sessions with Kelle Jolly & The Will Boyd Project
Concert series at YMI Cultural Center featuring nationally acclaimed artists Kelle Jolly and Will Boyd leading a dynamic five-member jazz and soul house band that celebrates the historic YMI legacy. Community-focused live music series welcoming local audiences and visitors.
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Vibrant jazz and soul sets highlighting regional rhythms and cultural legacy at YMI Cultural Center in downtown Asheville; intimate evening of soulful vocals, upright bass grooves, and horn arrangements celebrating community heritage.
Vibrant jazz and soul sets highlighting regional rhythms and cultural legacy at YMI Cultural Center in downtown Asheville; intimate evening of soulful vocals, upright bass grooves, and horn arrangements celebrating community heritage.
Vibrant jazz and soul sets highlighting regional rhythms and cultural legacy at YMI Cultural Center in downtown Asheville; intimate evening of soulful vocals, upright bass grooves, and horn arrangements celebrating community heritage.
Warm, intimate jazz and soul sets led by husband-and-wife vocalists Kelle Jolly and Will Boyd with a tight band, filling the historic YMI Cultural Center every 4th Friday/Saturday; ticketed, community-focused residency.
Warm, intimate jazz and soul sets led by husband-and-wife vocalists Kelle Jolly and Will Boyd with a tight band, filling the historic YMI Cultural Center every 4th Friday/Saturday; ticketed, community-focused residency.
Warm, intimate jazz and soul sets led by husband-and-wife vocalists Kelle Jolly and Will Boyd with a tight band, filling the historic YMI Cultural Center every 4th Friday/Saturday; ticketed, community-focused residency.

Old-Time Christmas concerts at Asheville Yards Holiday Ice Rink featuring live Appalachian holiday classics and acoustic favorites amid outdoor ice skating, twinkling lights, and festive music. Family-friendly for skaters and holiday music fans.

Old-Time Christmas concerts at Asheville Yards Holiday Ice Rink featuring live Appalachian holiday classics and acoustic favorites amid outdoor ice skating, twinkling lights, and festive music. Family-friendly for skaters and holiday music fans.
Old-Time Christmas concerts at Asheville Yards Holiday Ice Rink featuring live Appalachian holiday classics and acoustic favorites amid outdoor ice skating, twinkling lights, and festive music. Family-friendly for skaters and holiday music fans.

Live music at French Broad River Brewery, 101 Fairview Rd, featuring the Miller Sisters, a local 4-piece band of brewery regulars performing a homey, unique set on the taproom stage. Ideal for brewery patrons and community members who enjoy local live music and nightlife.

Live music at French Broad River Brewery, 101 Fairview Rd, featuring the Miller Sisters, a local 4-piece band of brewery regulars performing a homey, unique set on the taproom stage. Ideal for brewery patrons and community members who enjoy local live music and nightlife.
Live music at French Broad River Brewery, 101 Fairview Rd, featuring the Miller Sisters, a local 4-piece band of brewery regulars performing a homey, unique set on the taproom stage. Ideal for brewery patrons and community members who enjoy local live music and nightlife.

Gritty blues, roots, and southern-soul sets of originals and classic covers, delivered by Asheville-born Riyen Roots in an intimate downtown club; the prolific touring act channels New Orleans and European-stage energy.

Gritty blues, roots, and southern-soul sets of originals and classic covers, delivered by Asheville-born Riyen Roots in an intimate downtown club; the prolific touring act channels New Orleans and European-stage energy.
Gritty blues, roots, and southern-soul sets of originals and classic covers, delivered by Asheville-born Riyen Roots in an intimate downtown club; the prolific touring act channels New Orleans and European-stage energy.

Nine-piece, horn-driven neo-soul and R&B blowout honoring D’Angelo’s catalog with lush vocals, warm keys, and tight groove work, featuring Asheville’s top players in a high-energy tribute set.

Nine-piece, horn-driven neo-soul and R&B blowout honoring D’Angelo’s catalog with lush vocals, warm keys, and tight groove work, featuring Asheville’s top players in a high-energy tribute set.
Nine-piece, horn-driven neo-soul and R&B blowout honoring D’Angelo’s catalog with lush vocals, warm keys, and tight groove work, featuring Asheville’s top players in a high-energy tribute set.

Southern-rooted, soulful singer-songwriter delivering intimate, roots-tinged original songs and storytelling in a brewery taproom setting; evening solo acoustic set blending New Orleans warmth with WNC folk sensibility.

Southern-rooted, soulful singer-songwriter delivering intimate, roots-tinged original songs and storytelling in a brewery taproom setting; evening solo acoustic set blending New Orleans warmth with WNC folk sensibility.
Southern-rooted, soulful singer-songwriter delivering intimate, roots-tinged original songs and storytelling in a brewery taproom setting; evening solo acoustic set blending New Orleans warmth with WNC folk sensibility.

Spotlight on outstanding regional vocalists and unca faculty jazz artists backed by tight small ensembles, with guest soloists delivering intimate vocal jazz arrangements and improvisational interplay.

Spotlight on outstanding regional vocalists and unca faculty jazz artists backed by tight small ensembles, with guest soloists delivering intimate vocal jazz arrangements and improvisational interplay.
Spotlight on outstanding regional vocalists and unca faculty jazz artists backed by tight small ensembles, with guest soloists delivering intimate vocal jazz arrangements and improvisational interplay.

Narrative-driven acoustic set blending mountain-rooted folk, fingerpicked guitar and warm barroom storytelling; an intimate evening of songs about family, rambling life, and finding home in North Carolina’s mountains.

Narrative-driven acoustic set blending mountain-rooted folk, fingerpicked guitar and warm barroom storytelling; an intimate evening of songs about family, rambling life, and finding home in North Carolina’s mountains.
Narrative-driven acoustic set blending mountain-rooted folk, fingerpicked guitar and warm barroom storytelling; an intimate evening of songs about family, rambling life, and finding home in North Carolina’s mountains.

Eclectic genre-spanning performances as BMCA instructors present individual solos and collaborative ensemble pieces, blending styles across jazz, classical, folk, and contemporary in an intimate Black Mountain Center for the Arts theater.

Eclectic genre-spanning performances as BMCA instructors present individual solos and collaborative ensemble pieces, blending styles across jazz, classical, folk, and contemporary in an intimate Black Mountain Center for the Arts theater.
Eclectic genre-spanning performances as BMCA instructors present individual solos and collaborative ensemble pieces, blending styles across jazz, classical, folk, and contemporary in an intimate Black Mountain Center for the Arts theater.

Toe-tapping swing era big band performances of Count Basie and Buddy Rich classics by the Asheville Jazz Orchestra, delivering an evening of partner-friendly swing dancing at White Horse Black Mountain.

Toe-tapping swing era big band performances of Count Basie and Buddy Rich classics by the Asheville Jazz Orchestra, delivering an evening of partner-friendly swing dancing at White Horse Black Mountain.
Toe-tapping swing era big band performances of Count Basie and Buddy Rich classics by the Asheville Jazz Orchestra, delivering an evening of partner-friendly swing dancing at White Horse Black Mountain.

Warm, intimate vocal led sets in a brewery taproom as Kate Bryant brings mellow live music to River Arts District Brewing Co., pairing close up performances with craft beer for evening crowds.

Warm, intimate vocal led sets in a brewery taproom as Kate Bryant brings mellow live music to River Arts District Brewing Co., pairing close up performances with craft beer for evening crowds.
Warm, intimate vocal led sets in a brewery taproom as Kate Bryant brings mellow live music to River Arts District Brewing Co., pairing close up performances with craft beer for evening crowds.

Horn-driven retro-soul and brass-band funk collide with plaintive singer-songwriter Americana, delivering danceable grooves, warm horns, and intimate storytelling; a soulful Valentine's-night show rooted's live-music scene.

Horn-driven retro-soul and brass-band funk collide with plaintive singer-songwriter Americana, delivering danceable grooves, warm horns, and intimate storytelling; a soulful Valentine's-night show rooted's live-music scene.
Horn-driven retro-soul and brass-band funk collide with plaintive singer-songwriter Americana, delivering danceable grooves, warm horns, and intimate storytelling; a soulful Valentine's-night show rooted's live-music scene.

High-energy bluegrass and jamgrass sessions with a rotating cast of Asheville all-star musicians delivering face-melting folk, funk, and blues-inflected jams; free, family- and pet-friendly nights in a relaxed brewery taproom.

High-energy bluegrass and jamgrass sessions with a rotating cast of Asheville all-star musicians delivering face-melting folk, funk, and blues-inflected jams; free, family- and pet-friendly nights in a relaxed brewery taproom.
High-energy bluegrass and jamgrass sessions with a rotating cast of Asheville all-star musicians delivering face-melting folk, funk, and blues-inflected jams; free, family- and pet-friendly nights in a relaxed brewery taproom.

High-energy house band set at Asheville Music Hall transitions into an open community jam where pickup musicians trade solos, harmonies, and spontaneous arrangements on the club stage, welcoming players of all levels.

High-energy house band set at Asheville Music Hall transitions into an open community jam where pickup musicians trade solos, harmonies, and spontaneous arrangements on the club stage, welcoming players of all levels.
High-energy house band set at Asheville Music Hall transitions into an open community jam where pickup musicians trade solos, harmonies, and spontaneous arrangements on the club stage, welcoming players of all levels.

Convivial pub session of traditional Irish fiddles, flute, accordion, and bodhrán with singalong reels and set dances; pickup musicians from across WNC trade tunes and create a lively, communal Celtic atmosphere.

Convivial pub session of traditional Irish fiddles, flute, accordion, and bodhrán with singalong reels and set dances; pickup musicians from across WNC trade tunes and create a lively, communal Celtic atmosphere.
Convivial pub session of traditional Irish fiddles, flute, accordion, and bodhrán with singalong reels and set dances; pickup musicians from across WNC trade tunes and create a lively, communal Celtic atmosphere.
Twilight drum pulses and improvised percussion create a trance-like, participatory drum circle where locals and visitors dance, play hand drums, and experience communal synchronicity every Friday night in an open public park.
Twilight drum pulses and improvised percussion create a trance-like, participatory drum circle where locals and visitors dance, play hand drums, and experience communal synchronicity every Friday night in an open public park.
Twilight drum pulses and improvised percussion create a trance-like, participatory drum circle where locals and visitors dance, play hand drums, and experience communal synchronicity every Friday night in an open public park.

Hot picked banjo and high lonesome harmonies propel traditional bluegrass standards and instrumentals in an intimate wine bar room, with fiddle, acoustic guitar, and upright bass driving foot stomping yet listening friendly sets.

Hot picked banjo and high lonesome harmonies propel traditional bluegrass standards and instrumentals in an intimate wine bar room, with fiddle, acoustic guitar, and upright bass driving foot stomping yet listening friendly sets.
Hot picked banjo and high lonesome harmonies propel traditional bluegrass standards and instrumentals in an intimate wine bar room, with fiddle, acoustic guitar, and upright bass driving foot stomping yet listening friendly sets.

Soul-soaked Americana with a splash of jazz from Asheville’s finest players in a lively taproom, pairing local craft beer and pizza with laid-back, community-focused vibes; free admission.

Soul-soaked Americana with a splash of jazz from Asheville’s finest players in a lively taproom, pairing local craft beer and pizza with laid-back, community-focused vibes; free admission.
Soul-soaked Americana with a splash of jazz from Asheville’s finest players in a lively taproom, pairing local craft beer and pizza with laid-back, community-focused vibes; free admission.

Heavy roots reggae and dub sound system sessions pump deep bass from stacked speakers straight to the crowd, blending community education and culture with late night free entry vibrations.

Heavy roots reggae and dub sound system sessions pump deep bass from stacked speakers straight to the crowd, blending community education and culture with late night free entry vibrations.
Heavy roots reggae and dub sound system sessions pump deep bass from stacked speakers straight to the crowd, blending community education and culture with late night free entry vibrations.