Melissa McKinney
Powerhouse blues and roots rock with commanding vocalist “MAMA” fronting an Asheville-based band. Expect gritty guitar-driven grooves from an International Blues Challenge runner-up and 2025 Merlefest Band Competition standout.
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Three powerhouse female vocalists lead a full band with bass-driven grooves, electric lead guitar, acoustic textures, and tight drums. A late-night Brevard set with Asheville Music School instructors delivering polished, soulful tunes.
Three powerhouse female vocalists lead a full band with bass-driven grooves, electric lead guitar, acoustic textures, and tight drums. A late-night Brevard set with Asheville Music School instructors delivering polished, soulful tunes.
Three powerhouse female vocalists lead a full band with bass-driven grooves, electric lead guitar, acoustic textures, and tight drums. A late-night Brevard set with Asheville Music School instructors delivering polished, soulful tunes.
Authentic Chicago style blues led by award winning guitarist singer songwriter Mr Jimmy, with gritty vocals and guitar driven grooves. A late night club set in downtown Asheville geared for bar crowd energy.
Authentic Chicago style blues led by award winning guitarist singer songwriter Mr Jimmy, with gritty vocals and guitar driven grooves. A late night club set in downtown Asheville geared for bar crowd energy.
Authentic Chicago style blues led by award winning guitarist singer songwriter Mr Jimmy, with gritty vocals and guitar driven grooves. A late night club set in downtown Asheville geared for bar crowd energy.
Gritty roots and blues set led by multi time Best of WNC winner Peggy Ratusz with longtime guitarist Kelly Jones. Expect soulful vocals, electric guitar licks, and a late night brewery taproom vibe.
Gritty roots and blues set led by multi time Best of WNC winner Peggy Ratusz with longtime guitarist Kelly Jones. Expect soulful vocals, electric guitar licks, and a late night brewery taproom vibe.
Gritty roots and blues set led by multi time Best of WNC winner Peggy Ratusz with longtime guitarist Kelly Jones. Expect soulful vocals, electric guitar licks, and a late night brewery taproom vibe.
Award-winning blues chanteuse Peggy Ratusz delivers a soulful, powerhouse vocal set with Daddy Longlegs, steeped in classic blues phrasing and grit. Held at a brewery taproom with pints flowing and an evening-concert vibe.
Award-winning blues chanteuse Peggy Ratusz delivers a soulful, powerhouse vocal set with Daddy Longlegs, steeped in classic blues phrasing and grit. Held at a brewery taproom with pints flowing and an evening-concert vibe.
Award-winning blues chanteuse Peggy Ratusz delivers a soulful, powerhouse vocal set with Daddy Longlegs, steeped in classic blues phrasing and grit. Held at a brewery taproom with pints flowing and an evening-concert vibe.
Soul funk and blues rock grooves driven by effervescent stage energy and deeply introspective songwriting. Expect a late-night, movement-minded set that leans into unity, awareness, and lived-experience storytelling in a brewery taproom.
Soul funk and blues rock grooves driven by effervescent stage energy and deeply introspective songwriting. Expect a late-night, movement-minded set that leans into unity, awareness, and lived-experience storytelling in a brewery taproom.
Soul funk and blues rock grooves driven by effervescent stage energy and deeply introspective songwriting. Expect a late-night, movement-minded set that leans into unity, awareness, and lived-experience storytelling in a brewery taproom.
Blues night led by a rotating lineup of Asheville women musicians, with performances by Anne Coombs, Nicole Nicolopolus, Laura Blackley, Cary Fridley, Elaine Scott, Robin Borthwick, and Carrie Morrison. Casual brewery setting for late-evening drinks and soulful grooves.
Blues night led by a rotating lineup of Asheville women musicians, with performances by Anne Coombs, Nicole Nicolopolus, Laura Blackley, Cary Fridley, Elaine Scott, Robin Borthwick, and Carrie Morrison. Casual brewery setting for late-evening drinks and soulful grooves.
Blues night led by a rotating lineup of Asheville women musicians, with performances by Anne Coombs, Nicole Nicolopolus, Laura Blackley, Cary Fridley, Elaine Scott, Robin Borthwick, and Carrie Morrison. Casual brewery setting for late-evening drinks and soulful grooves.
Late-night bandstand energy with Derrick Gardner leading friends through improvisation-forward grooves and extended solos. Rotating players create a jam-friendly vibe geared toward listeners who want spontaneous, high-skill musicianship.
Late-night bandstand energy with Derrick Gardner leading friends through improvisation-forward grooves and extended solos. Rotating players create a jam-friendly vibe geared toward listeners who want spontaneous, high-skill musicianship.
Late-night bandstand energy with Derrick Gardner leading friends through improvisation-forward grooves and extended solos. Rotating players create a jam-friendly vibe geared toward listeners who want spontaneous, high-skill musicianship.
Gritty, soul-baring roots songs led by a street-honed singer songwriter on acoustic guitar and raw vocals. Expect an intimate club set that blends folk punk edge with Americana storytelling energy.
Gritty, soul-baring roots songs led by a street-honed singer songwriter on acoustic guitar and raw vocals. Expect an intimate club set that blends folk punk edge with Americana storytelling energy.
Gritty, soul-baring roots songs led by a street-honed singer songwriter on acoustic guitar and raw vocals. Expect an intimate club set that blends folk punk edge with Americana storytelling energy.
An electric house band warms up the room around 5 before turning it into a sit-in jam where other players can plug in and trade tunes. Expect an informal, bar-style night built around spontaneous collaboration.
An electric house band warms up the room around 5 before turning it into a sit-in jam where other players can plug in and trade tunes. Expect an informal, bar-style night built around spontaneous collaboration.
An electric house band warms up the room around 5 before turning it into a sit-in jam where other players can plug in and trade tunes. Expect an informal, bar-style night built around spontaneous collaboration.
Intimate taproom songwriter rounds spotlight Asheville’s female singer songwriters, mixing original tunes with the stories and inspirations behind them. Free all ages early evening show with on site food and fresh pours.
Intimate taproom songwriter rounds spotlight Asheville’s female singer songwriters, mixing original tunes with the stories and inspirations behind them. Free all ages early evening show with on site food and fresh pours.
Intimate taproom songwriter rounds spotlight Asheville’s female singer songwriters, mixing original tunes with the stories and inspirations behind them. Free all ages early evening show with on site food and fresh pours.
Soulful vocals and gritty blues grooves roll through the room with heartfelt original songwriting and a downhome southern feel. Expect a relaxed evening set built around guitar driven blues and rootsy storytelling.
Soulful vocals and gritty blues grooves roll through the room with heartfelt original songwriting and a downhome southern feel. Expect a relaxed evening set built around guitar driven blues and rootsy storytelling.
Soulful vocals and gritty blues grooves roll through the room with heartfelt original songwriting and a downhome southern feel. Expect a relaxed evening set built around guitar driven blues and rootsy storytelling.
Charged indie folk rock with flashes of jazz and bluegrass melody, anchored by thoughtful songwriting and elevated three part vocal harmonies. A late evening set in a cozy West Asheville brewery taproom vibe.
Charged indie folk rock with flashes of jazz and bluegrass melody, anchored by thoughtful songwriting and elevated three part vocal harmonies. A late evening set in a cozy West Asheville brewery taproom vibe.
Charged indie folk rock with flashes of jazz and bluegrass melody, anchored by thoughtful songwriting and elevated three part vocal harmonies. A late evening set in a cozy West Asheville brewery taproom vibe.
Electric blues rock grooves and gritty guitar leads drive a high energy band set in an intimate Black Mountain listening room. Expect a late night, dance friendly vibe with classic blues rhythms and crowd singalongs.
Electric blues rock grooves and gritty guitar leads drive a high energy band set in an intimate Black Mountain listening room. Expect a late night, dance friendly vibe with classic blues rhythms and crowd singalongs.
Electric blues rock grooves and gritty guitar leads drive a high energy band set in an intimate Black Mountain listening room. Expect a late night, dance friendly vibe with classic blues rhythms and crowd singalongs.
Roots music fills a brewery taproom as Alex Bazemore & Friends play an easygoing set with a local, after-hours vibe. Grab a pint and settle in for an intimate night of Americana-style sounds and community hang.
Roots music fills a brewery taproom as Alex Bazemore & Friends play an easygoing set with a local, after-hours vibe. Grab a pint and settle in for an intimate night of Americana-style sounds and community hang.
Roots music fills a brewery taproom as Alex Bazemore & Friends play an easygoing set with a local, after-hours vibe. Grab a pint and settle in for an intimate night of Americana-style sounds and community hang.
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.
Sweaty, soul stirring rock and roll sets with a rotating singer songwriter showcase led by Asheville staple Andrew Scotchie, channeling Stones swagger, Lightnin’ Hopkins blues grit, and punk edge in a brewery taproom.
Sweaty, soul stirring rock and roll sets with a rotating singer songwriter showcase led by Asheville staple Andrew Scotchie, channeling Stones swagger, Lightnin’ Hopkins blues grit, and punk edge in a brewery taproom.
Sweaty, soul stirring rock and roll sets with a rotating singer songwriter showcase led by Asheville staple Andrew Scotchie, channeling Stones swagger, Lightnin’ Hopkins blues grit, and punk edge in a brewery taproom.
Blues, soul, and rock and roll grooves from Asheville band Pleasure Chest fill a brewery taproom with gritty guitar lines and danceable backbeat energy. Ideal for a late-night pint-and-music hangout.
Blues, soul, and rock and roll grooves from Asheville band Pleasure Chest fill a brewery taproom with gritty guitar lines and danceable backbeat energy. Ideal for a late-night pint-and-music hangout.
Blues, soul, and rock and roll grooves from Asheville band Pleasure Chest fill a brewery taproom with gritty guitar lines and danceable backbeat energy. Ideal for a late-night pint-and-music hangout.
High-energy four piece rock set driven by a groovin rhythm section, smokin guitar leads, and a charismatic front man. Amplified late-night vibes in a West Asheville brewpub.
High-energy four piece rock set driven by a groovin rhythm section, smokin guitar leads, and a charismatic front man. Amplified late-night vibes in a West Asheville brewpub.
High-energy four piece rock set driven by a groovin rhythm section, smokin guitar leads, and a charismatic front man. Amplified late-night vibes in a West Asheville brewpub.
Weekly Friday-night sets land in an intimate listening room where local musicians play full-length performances across singer-songwriter, folk, indie, jazz, bluegrass, and experimental sounds. Ideal for attentive, low-key nightlife vibes.
Weekly Friday-night sets land in an intimate listening room where local musicians play full-length performances across singer-songwriter, folk, indie, jazz, bluegrass, and experimental sounds. Ideal for attentive, low-key nightlife vibes.
Weekly Friday-night sets land in an intimate listening room where local musicians play full-length performances across singer-songwriter, folk, indie, jazz, bluegrass, and experimental sounds. Ideal for attentive, low-key nightlife vibes.
Late-night funk grooves drive a dance-forward set in an intimate mountain music room with bar energy. Expect tight rhythms, soulful vocals, and a crowd that leans into moving all night.
Late-night funk grooves drive a dance-forward set in an intimate mountain music room with bar energy. Expect tight rhythms, soulful vocals, and a crowd that leans into moving all night.
Late-night funk grooves drive a dance-forward set in an intimate mountain music room with bar energy. Expect tight rhythms, soulful vocals, and a crowd that leans into moving all night.