Saturday Night Live Music at Bear's Back Alley Bar!
Saturday night sets run 7–10 PM inside Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ, pairing a casual bar vibe with live tunes and classic barbecue plates. Ideal for an easy downtown Asheville hangout after dinner and drinks.
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