Johnny Humphries Band

Groove-forward band performance centers on Nathan Harris and The Flood, with danceable rhythms built for a late-night Asheville crowd. The 21+ show brings energetic live sounds to an intimate downtown setting.View original

Traditional bluegrass tunes driven by tight harmony singing, banjo rolls, and fiddle leads with a punchy upright bass groove. Set in an intimate downtown wine bar for a laid-back, after-dark hang with bottles and by-the-glass pours.View original

Traditional bluegrass brings 1940s, 50s, and 60s string band sounds to the mountains, pairing classic material with original songs rooted in timeless narratives and Western North Carolina musical heritage.View original

Blending folk pop songwriting with the lonesome sound of traditional Appalachian music, Jackson Grimm brings Asheville-rooted melodies to an intimate pub setting for a rootsy, close-up listening experience.View original

Fast-picking bluegrass instrumentation and tight vocal harmonies collide with indie-rock songwriting for an alternative grass stringband set. Expect Velvet Underground and Gram Parsons energy with punkgrass edge and new singles in rotation.View original

High-energy bluegrass picking from top Western North Carolina players, then an open jam kicks off at 9:30 pm for anyone with a fiddle, banjo, guitar, or mandolin. Pub-night vibe with rotating players and communal tunes.View original

Funk, blues, soul, and greasy rock and roll collide in a groove-driven Mountain Funk performance, powered by commanding vocals, deep bass, fiery guitar and keyboard improvisations, and world music-inspired percussion.View original

Local songwriter Jay Brown brings an intimate acoustic set to a cozy listening-room bar in Black Mountain. Expect a laid-back late-night vibe with singable originals and close-up stage energy.View original

Catchy original songs blend acoustic indie singer-songwriter sounds, indie folk, and flashes of indie pop. Hear an emerging Asheville musician whose album The Confluence and debut EP showcase her evolving style.View original

Soulful Americana and alt-folk songwriting with gritty vocals, propulsive acoustic guitar, and rootsy arrangements that lean blues and country. An intimate late-night set in a listening-room style venue built for close-up storytelling.View original

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.View original

A lively bluegrass set brings acoustic string-band energy and rootsy picking to an intimate pub setting, suited to fans of traditional and contemporary Appalachian sounds.View original

Basement bluegrass night in a downtown taproom, with twangy guitar and vocal-led sets that stretch into rootsy influences. A rotating cast of local and touring pickers keeps the vibe intimate, lively, and jam-forward.View original

Lively Appalachian old time mountain tunes fill a downtown pub as a five piece string band drives danceable rhythms on fiddle, guitars, upright bass, and banjo uke. Expect an energetic early evening set alongside brews and classic bar fare.View original

Traditional bluegrass tunes and lively acoustic picking create a rootsy Sunday soundtrack inside a neighborhood brewery, where a recurring residency brings Asheville listeners together over local beer.View original

Acoustic-rock songwriting and freewheeling jam-band energy blend with crowd-drawing covers of Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Dave Matthews, and the Grateful Dead, creating a rootsy, communal night of familiar melodies.View original

High-flying psychedelic bluegrass pours out in a progressive string-band set built on fiery improvisation and unpredictable jams. Expect a late-night, no-two-shows-alike journey through traditional picking and exploratory, trippy grooves.View original

A lively, participatory bluegrass session brings together standout Western North Carolina pickers for late-night acoustic picking; musicians can bring instruments, with discounted bourbons flowing during the jam.View original

Acoustic bluegrass and its far-reaching influences unfold through rotating musicians from Asheville’s grass and adjacent music scenes. Expect an intimate basement listening room with fresh combinations and mountain-rooted sounds each week.View original

Progressive bluegrass and jamgrass bring acoustic string-band energy to a concert setting, with fast-picked melodies and roots-driven sounds for fans of contemporary bluegrass.View original