
Riyen Roots
Gritty blues, roots, and southern-soul performances of original songs and deep covers, delivered by an Asheville-based touring musician who averages 150–200 club and festival dates annually, bringing road-polished, high-energy shows.
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Rotating sets from Asheville’s finest local talent deliver great energy and intimate jams, perfect for kicking back and listening in a low key hotel bar atmosphere.

Rotating sets from Asheville’s finest local talent deliver great energy and intimate jams, perfect for kicking back and listening in a low key hotel bar atmosphere.
Rotating sets from Asheville’s finest local talent deliver great energy and intimate jams, perfect for kicking back and listening in a low key hotel bar atmosphere.

High-energy band set in a stylish hotel lounge setting, geared for a late-night crowd. Expect upbeat crowd-pleasers and a casual hangout vibe at The Radical Asheville.

High-energy band set in a stylish hotel lounge setting, geared for a late-night crowd. Expect upbeat crowd-pleasers and a casual hangout vibe at The Radical Asheville.
High-energy band set in a stylish hotel lounge setting, geared for a late-night crowd. Expect upbeat crowd-pleasers and a casual hangout vibe at The Radical Asheville.

Authentic Chicago-style blues with gritty vocals and guitar-forward solos from Asheville-based, award-winning singer-songwriter Mr Jimmy. Late-night barroom energy makes it an easy pick for a classic blues night out.

Authentic Chicago-style blues with gritty vocals and guitar-forward solos from Asheville-based, award-winning singer-songwriter Mr Jimmy. Late-night barroom energy makes it an easy pick for a classic blues night out.
Authentic Chicago-style blues with gritty vocals and guitar-forward solos from Asheville-based, award-winning singer-songwriter Mr Jimmy. Late-night barroom energy makes it an easy pick for a classic blues night out.

Cozy, intimate evening featuring Reggie Headen and Nighttime Noon in a two act bill spotlighting local artists with close up performances in a DIY music space for indie and roots leaning fans.

Cozy, intimate evening featuring Reggie Headen and Nighttime Noon in a two act bill spotlighting local artists with close up performances in a DIY music space for indie and roots leaning fans.
Cozy, intimate evening featuring Reggie Headen and Nighttime Noon in a two act bill spotlighting local artists with close up performances in a DIY music space for indie and roots leaning fans.

Rowdy late-night sing-along with an eclectic songbook and playful MC energy, drawing a college-age crowd to a dimly lit barroom for duet moments, crowd participation, and carefree off-key comedy.

Rowdy late-night sing-along with an eclectic songbook and playful MC energy, drawing a college-age crowd to a dimly lit barroom for duet moments, crowd participation, and carefree off-key comedy.
Rowdy late-night sing-along with an eclectic songbook and playful MC energy, drawing a college-age crowd to a dimly lit barroom for duet moments, crowd participation, and carefree off-key comedy.

Ozark-rooted newgrass from a progressive string quartet—mandolin, banjo, guitar and upright bass—unfolds improvisational leads, intricate melodies and driving rhythms that evoke rolling hills and rushing rivers in an intimate club setting.

Ozark-rooted newgrass from a progressive string quartet—mandolin, banjo, guitar and upright bass—unfolds improvisational leads, intricate melodies and driving rhythms that evoke rolling hills and rushing rivers in an intimate club setting.
Ozark-rooted newgrass from a progressive string quartet—mandolin, banjo, guitar and upright bass—unfolds improvisational leads, intricate melodies and driving rhythms that evoke rolling hills and rushing rivers in an intimate club setting.

High energy indie rock set by local act Mad Mike Lives in The Radical Asheville's diy, intimate performance space, promising raw guitar driven songs and close up audience interaction.

High energy indie rock set by local act Mad Mike Lives in The Radical Asheville's diy, intimate performance space, promising raw guitar driven songs and close up audience interaction.
High energy indie rock set by local act Mad Mike Lives in The Radical Asheville's diy, intimate performance space, promising raw guitar driven songs and close up audience interaction.

Psychedelic-tinged jazz-funk rock n’ roll from Asbury Park with five young players and old-soul chops. A high-energy late-night club set built for extended grooves and road-tested original tunes, with opener Natalie Brooke.

Psychedelic-tinged jazz-funk rock n’ roll from Asbury Park with five young players and old-soul chops. A high-energy late-night club set built for extended grooves and road-tested original tunes, with opener Natalie Brooke.
Psychedelic-tinged jazz-funk rock n’ roll from Asbury Park with five young players and old-soul chops. A high-energy late-night club set built for extended grooves and road-tested original tunes, with opener Natalie Brooke.

High-energy, punchy live rock with dance-friendly rhythms and up-close crowd engagement in an intimate, community-focused setting, ideal for fans seeking rowdy, upbeat local music nights.

High-energy, punchy live rock with dance-friendly rhythms and up-close crowd engagement in an intimate, community-focused setting, ideal for fans seeking rowdy, upbeat local music nights.
High-energy, punchy live rock with dance-friendly rhythms and up-close crowd engagement in an intimate, community-focused setting, ideal for fans seeking rowdy, upbeat local music nights.

Ozark-rooted newgrass brings rolling-hills melodies and river-rush energy, with tight string-band picking and harmony vocals in a lively downtown club setting. An opening set from Coyote Rodeo kicks off a high-spirited night.

Ozark-rooted newgrass brings rolling-hills melodies and river-rush energy, with tight string-band picking and harmony vocals in a lively downtown club setting. An opening set from Coyote Rodeo kicks off a high-spirited night.
Ozark-rooted newgrass brings rolling-hills melodies and river-rush energy, with tight string-band picking and harmony vocals in a lively downtown club setting. An opening set from Coyote Rodeo kicks off a high-spirited night.

High energy contemporary and traditional bluegrass driven by guitar, mandolin, and upright bass, blending tight trio arrangements with extended jam style improvisation. Hometown Asheville players bring rowdy taproom shows at One World Brewing West.

High energy contemporary and traditional bluegrass driven by guitar, mandolin, and upright bass, blending tight trio arrangements with extended jam style improvisation. Hometown Asheville players bring rowdy taproom shows at One World Brewing West.
High energy contemporary and traditional bluegrass driven by guitar, mandolin, and upright bass, blending tight trio arrangements with extended jam style improvisation. Hometown Asheville players bring rowdy taproom shows at One World Brewing West.

Emerging Charlotte-based singer songwriter Nolen Durham brings indie rock and indie pop originals to a small, late-night club setting. Expect melodic hooks, guitar-driven arrangements, and a relaxed downtown Asheville vibe.

Emerging Charlotte-based singer songwriter Nolen Durham brings indie rock and indie pop originals to a small, late-night club setting. Expect melodic hooks, guitar-driven arrangements, and a relaxed downtown Asheville vibe.
Emerging Charlotte-based singer songwriter Nolen Durham brings indie rock and indie pop originals to a small, late-night club setting. Expect melodic hooks, guitar-driven arrangements, and a relaxed downtown Asheville vibe.

Electrifying soul and psychedelic soul sets pair Lee Fields’ gritty, seasoned vocals with Monophonics’ California groove, punchy horns, and swirling retro rhythms. A high-energy concert-night vibe built for dancing and late-night crowds.

Electrifying soul and psychedelic soul sets pair Lee Fields’ gritty, seasoned vocals with Monophonics’ California groove, punchy horns, and swirling retro rhythms. A high-energy concert-night vibe built for dancing and late-night crowds.
Electrifying soul and psychedelic soul sets pair Lee Fields’ gritty, seasoned vocals with Monophonics’ California groove, punchy horns, and swirling retro rhythms. A high-energy concert-night vibe built for dancing and late-night crowds.

Downtown fills with roaming street performers and pop up sets, blending music, juggling, and interactive acts in a festival atmosphere. A walkable, all ages celebration of Asheville busking culture and community energy.

Downtown fills with roaming street performers and pop up sets, blending music, juggling, and interactive acts in a festival atmosphere. A walkable, all ages celebration of Asheville busking culture and community energy.
Downtown fills with roaming street performers and pop up sets, blending music, juggling, and interactive acts in a festival atmosphere. A walkable, all ages celebration of Asheville busking culture and community energy.

Roots music set led by Alex Bazemore with a rotating cast of friends, blending Americana-style grooves and laid-back singalong energy. Hosted in a neighborhood brewery taproom for a late-night pint-and-music hang.

Roots music set led by Alex Bazemore with a rotating cast of friends, blending Americana-style grooves and laid-back singalong energy. Hosted in a neighborhood brewery taproom for a late-night pint-and-music hang.
Roots music set led by Alex Bazemore with a rotating cast of friends, blending Americana-style grooves and laid-back singalong energy. Hosted in a neighborhood brewery taproom for a late-night pint-and-music hang.

Vintage soul, R&B, and rock and roll spins from DJ Soul Motion create a dance-forward, late-night bar vibe. Expect retro grooves and singable classics in an intimate West Asheville lounge setting.

Vintage soul, R&B, and rock and roll spins from DJ Soul Motion create a dance-forward, late-night bar vibe. Expect retro grooves and singable classics in an intimate West Asheville lounge setting.
Vintage soul, R&B, and rock and roll spins from DJ Soul Motion create a dance-forward, late-night bar vibe. Expect retro grooves and singable classics in an intimate West Asheville lounge setting.

Seven-piece band delivers danceable new wave and art rock grooves, with angular guitars, propulsive bass, and tight vocal harmonies recreating classic 70s and 80s era tracks in a high energy club set.

Seven-piece band delivers danceable new wave and art rock grooves, with angular guitars, propulsive bass, and tight vocal harmonies recreating classic 70s and 80s era tracks in a high energy club set.
Seven-piece band delivers danceable new wave and art rock grooves, with angular guitars, propulsive bass, and tight vocal harmonies recreating classic 70s and 80s era tracks in a high energy club set.

Gritty electric and acoustic blues flow through a cozy barroom as pickup musicians rotate through songs, inviting local players and listeners into a relaxed late evening community jam with soulful solos and call and response.

Gritty electric and acoustic blues flow through a cozy barroom as pickup musicians rotate through songs, inviting local players and listeners into a relaxed late evening community jam with soulful solos and call and response.
Gritty electric and acoustic blues flow through a cozy barroom as pickup musicians rotate through songs, inviting local players and listeners into a relaxed late evening community jam with soulful solos and call and response.

Soulful roots and blues from Peggy Ratusz with longtime guitarist Kelly Jones, pairing emotive vocals and warm acoustic guitar in an intimate River Arts District brewery taproom late-night set.

Soulful roots and blues from Peggy Ratusz with longtime guitarist Kelly Jones, pairing emotive vocals and warm acoustic guitar in an intimate River Arts District brewery taproom late-night set.
Soulful roots and blues from Peggy Ratusz with longtime guitarist Kelly Jones, pairing emotive vocals and warm acoustic guitar in an intimate River Arts District brewery taproom late-night set.

Pastoral Americana and roots rock led by warm baritone vocals, layered acoustic and electric arrangements, and soulful songwriting; expect intimate yet raucous mid size club energy, reflective singalongs, and late night sway.

Pastoral Americana and roots rock led by warm baritone vocals, layered acoustic and electric arrangements, and soulful songwriting; expect intimate yet raucous mid size club energy, reflective singalongs, and late night sway.
Pastoral Americana and roots rock led by warm baritone vocals, layered acoustic and electric arrangements, and soulful songwriting; expect intimate yet raucous mid size club energy, reflective singalongs, and late night sway.