Speakeasy, Baby! Jazz Showcase
Speakeasy-style jazz showcases spotlight Asheville Music School voice students backed by a live jazz band. Expect sultry standards, cabaret energy, and an intimate Little Jumbo setting for a lively early-evening crowd.
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High lonesome traditional bluegrass with driving banjo, fiddle, upright bass, and tight three part harmonies in an intimate wine bar setting; late evening listening set ideal for acoustic purists and local music supporters.

High lonesome traditional bluegrass with driving banjo, fiddle, upright bass, and tight three part harmonies in an intimate wine bar setting; late evening listening set ideal for acoustic purists and local music supporters.
High lonesome traditional bluegrass with driving banjo, fiddle, upright bass, and tight three part harmonies in an intimate wine bar setting; late evening listening set ideal for acoustic purists and local music supporters.
Afternoon big band matinee of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, and Buddy Rich charts, blending classic swing with high energy modern arrangements; all ages seated show with local brews, laid-back vibe, and soulful groove.
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Adventurous jazz standards and swinging groove led by Rebekah Todd on vocals with guitar, bass, and drums from top Western North Carolina players. An intimate late-night hotel lounge set with preferred seating available.

Adventurous jazz standards and swinging groove led by Rebekah Todd on vocals with guitar, bass, and drums from top Western North Carolina players. An intimate late-night hotel lounge set with preferred seating available.
Adventurous jazz standards and swinging groove led by Rebekah Todd on vocals with guitar, bass, and drums from top Western North Carolina players. An intimate late-night hotel lounge set with preferred seating available.

An intimate late-night duo set by Jason Krekel and Craig Kellberg in a cozy downtown wine bar setting. Expect a relaxed, sip-and-listen vibe with close-up musicianship and easy conversation between songs.

An intimate late-night duo set by Jason Krekel and Craig Kellberg in a cozy downtown wine bar setting. Expect a relaxed, sip-and-listen vibe with close-up musicianship and easy conversation between songs.
An intimate late-night duo set by Jason Krekel and Craig Kellberg in a cozy downtown wine bar setting. Expect a relaxed, sip-and-listen vibe with close-up musicianship and easy conversation between songs.

Late-night sets in a working brewery taproom where fresh pours and pub energy set the tone. Expect a casual brewpub hang with rotating local bands and easygoing bar chatter into the evening.

Late-night sets in a working brewery taproom where fresh pours and pub energy set the tone. Expect a casual brewpub hang with rotating local bands and easygoing bar chatter into the evening.
Late-night sets in a working brewery taproom where fresh pours and pub energy set the tone. Expect a casual brewpub hang with rotating local bands and easygoing bar chatter into the evening.
A vibrant jazz and soul concert series celebrating Asheville’s cultural legacy with groove-forward live sets inside the historic YMI Cultural Center. Expect rhythm-rich performances and a community-centered night in the heart of downtown.
A vibrant jazz and soul concert series celebrating Asheville’s cultural legacy with groove-forward live sets inside the historic YMI Cultural Center. Expect rhythm-rich performances and a community-centered night in the heart of downtown.
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A soulful genre-hopping quintet blends funk, jazz, soul, reggae, Latin, and afrobeat into danceable groove sets led by Jonathan Lloyd. Catch the late-night performance in a community-minded brewery with craft beer and pizza.

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Late-night karaoke and casual bar hangs in the River Arts District, with plenty of street parking nearby. Grab a mic or just watch, and plan a safe ride home after drinks.

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An adventurous campus ensemble brings boundary-pushing contemporary sounds into a museum setting, blending experimental textures and modern composition. Expect an intimate early-evening performance with art-forward ambience and exploratory listening.

An adventurous campus ensemble brings boundary-pushing contemporary sounds into a museum setting, blending experimental textures and modern composition. Expect an intimate early-evening performance with art-forward ambience and exploratory listening.
An adventurous campus ensemble brings boundary-pushing contemporary sounds into a museum setting, blending experimental textures and modern composition. Expect an intimate early-evening performance with art-forward ambience and exploratory listening.

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.

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Rowdy late night karaoke hosted by Uncle Lenny, driving crowd sing-alongs and impromptu performances in a high energy downtown music hall vibe with drink-focused nightlife and playful audience interaction.

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Rowdy late night karaoke hosted by Uncle Lenny, driving crowd sing-alongs and impromptu performances in a high energy downtown music hall vibe with drink-focused nightlife and playful audience interaction.

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A late-night band set at a downtown spot, geared for a weekend crowd looking for an energetic hang. Expect a casual bar-style vibe with plenty of room to socialize between songs.
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Rowdy, tongue-in-cheek karaoke night that invites gloriously off-key, over-the-top performances and raucous crowd singalongs, set in a casual barroom atmosphere with playful, late-night energy.

Rowdy, tongue-in-cheek karaoke night that invites gloriously off-key, over-the-top performances and raucous crowd singalongs, set in a casual barroom atmosphere with playful, late-night energy.
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Fast-paced, interactive improv where Asheville performers turn audience prompts into short scenes, songs, and comedy games; the second half becomes a fully improvised musical driven by high-energy ensemble singing and callbacks.
Fast-paced, interactive improv where Asheville performers turn audience prompts into short scenes, songs, and comedy games; the second half becomes a fully improvised musical driven by high-energy ensemble singing and callbacks.
Student rock bands take the stage for an all-ages afternoon showcase spanning blues, classic rock, hard rock, punk, surf, and americana. First come first served limited seating with standing room as young musicians test their live chops in a real venue setting.
Student rock bands take the stage for an all-ages afternoon showcase spanning blues, classic rock, hard rock, punk, surf, and americana. First come first served limited seating with standing room as young musicians test their live chops in a real venue setting.
Student rock bands take the stage for an all-ages afternoon showcase spanning blues, classic rock, hard rock, punk, surf, and americana. First come first served limited seating with standing room as young musicians test their live chops in a real venue setting.

A late-night Saturday set in a laid-back barbecue bar atmosphere with drinks flowing and a lively crowd. Ideal for a casual hangout after dinner that leans into weekend nightlife energy.

A late-night Saturday set in a laid-back barbecue bar atmosphere with drinks flowing and a lively crowd. Ideal for a casual hangout after dinner that leans into weekend nightlife energy.
A late-night Saturday set in a laid-back barbecue bar atmosphere with drinks flowing and a lively crowd. Ideal for a casual hangout after dinner that leans into weekend nightlife energy.

A late-night band set in a cozy downtown brewery taproom, built for beer-in-hand listening and a lively bar crowd. Expect an intimate room vibe with close-up musicianship and social energy.

A late-night band set in a cozy downtown brewery taproom, built for beer-in-hand listening and a lively bar crowd. Expect an intimate room vibe with close-up musicianship and social energy.
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First Friday gallery night at Resurrection Studios Collective featuring monthly curated exhibitions of over 50 local artists with rotating walls, live music, an open bar, and a monthly artist activation. Geared toward local art lovers and nightlife audiences.
First Friday gallery night at Resurrection Studios Collective featuring monthly curated exhibitions of over 50 local artists with rotating walls, live music, an open bar, and a monthly artist activation. Geared toward local art lovers and nightlife audiences.

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Museum after-hours evening with intimate voice-and-guitar sets blending jazz standards and reimagined pop songs in the Windgate Foundation Atrium. Expect gallery tours, hands-on art making, and specialty cocktails from a rooftop café pop-up bar.
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