The Laurel of Asheville

Rock Academy Showcase
2026-08-29 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
-LIMITED SEATING (FIRST COME FIRST SERVE) + STANDING ROOM
ROCK ACADEMY
Rock Academy is a Year-Round Rock Band Performance Program that take our bands out of the classrooms and into Asheville’s music scene. Students learn to perform a wide variety of musical styles and songs of various genres including blues, classic rock, hard rock, punk, surf, americana and more. Our music students grow into skilled musicians and take their band “on the road” to play in front of live audiences at some of the top venues in the area.
The Asheville Rock Academy’s talented students have played some high-profile gigs, including the Main stage at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. Academy bands have also played with Cliff Williams of AC/DC and American Idol’s Caleb Johnson. Join us for this year’s “Mix Tape 2025” show!

Make Your Own Mushroom Log: Beginner Mushroom Inoculation
2026-08-29 11:00 - 12:30 | Asheville Tool Library, 16 Smith Mill Rd, Asheville, 28806
Join certified mushroom experts Sweet Dee and Jesse of Resting Point Farms and make your own mushroom log. Get your hands dirty and learn the art of cultivating delicious mushrooms!
During the workshop you will:
• Learn basic identification principles for mushrooms and trees;
• Implement a Power Drill;
• Implement a Mushroom inoculating bit 5/8″ & Corded Grinder;
• Inoculate with Mushroom Spawn Plugs;
• Wax logs to protect Mycelium;
• Receive customized guidance for home installation;
• Receive illustrated handouts.
Participants will take home a 3 foot inoculated mushroom log, illustrated mushroom log growing guide, mushroom identification quick guide, and a deeper understanding of mushroom cultivation at home with low tech practices.

COLD WAX ALCHEMY 2-DAY WORKSHOP WITH GINA LOUTHIAN-STANLEY
2026-08-29 10:00 - 15:00 | Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio, 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, 28712, United States
In this 2-Day workshop, discover the beautiful layers, textures, and marks that only oil and cold wax can achieve finding inspiration within your own marks, compositions and intuition. We will explore various techniques such as working methods, substrates, drying times, opaque and transparent color, pigments and powders, blending, color schemes, glazing, transfer/printmaking techniques, creating textures, adding collage and more. Plenty of demos and individual discussions as well as time to work on your own pieces.
All skill levels would benefit from this class, especially beginners. (Advanced techniques are an option for those who have taken a prior class.)
Gina will provide 4 oz. of cold wax, tools to borrow, and R&F pigment sticks for class use, 2 sheets of Arches Oil paper, various mark making tools to share and samples of materials such as stencils, pan pastels, and a few collage materials, etc. Additional wax will be available for sale. Please visit the event website for other supplies you will need to bring to the workshop.

Haunts & Haints, a night of Appalachian Storytelling
2026-08-28 21:00 - 23:00 | Eda Rhyne, 101 Fairview Rd, Asheville, 28803
Modelface Comedy Presents: Haunts & Haints, a night of Appalachian Storytelling
Join us for a night of cocktails and ghost stories at Eda Rhyne Distillery. All are welcome to share their favorite ghost stories and tales of Appalachian folklore and history.
Share a story or just sit back and enjoy the stories, all are welcome.
Anyone who shares will receive a ticket for a comp drink.
Doors: 8:30 PM
Show: 9 PM
Tickets: Sliding Scale $5-$15
Ages 21+
SEATED EVENT

Gimme Hendrix
2026-08-28 20:00 - 23:00 | THE GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Hailing from the vibrant music scene of Athens, GA, Gimme Hendrix stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of the greatest band of the psychedelic era, The Jimi Hendrix Experience. Our band is not just a tribute; it’s a journey back in time to when music underwent a revolution, led by the unparalleled artistry of Jimi Hendrix. As a multi-award-winning tribute band, Gimme Hendrix has been honored with seven nominations and four wins for the Best Tribute/Cover at the prestigious Athens Flagpole Music Awards. Our passion for authenticity has taken us across the United States and beyond, with tours reaching as far as Bucharest, Romania. The Jimi Hendrix Experience reshaped the ’60s and left an indelible mark on music history. Their sound—a mesmerizing fusion of blues, soul, R&B, jazz, rock, and more—was nothing short of revolutionary. Jimi Hendrix’s contribution was not just music; it was a cultural phenomenon. In our quest to recreate the Jimi Hendrix Experience, we pay meticulous attention to detail. From our attire to our stage presence, we embody the spirit and style of the era. But above all, our focus is on recapturing that iconic sound. As a three-piece ensemble, just like the original, we deliver electrifying live performances that resonate with the power and passion of the past.

Gimme Hendrix
2026-08-28 20:00 - 22:00 | The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
GIMME HENDRIX
Hailing from the vibrant music scene of Athens, GA, Gimme Hendrix stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of the greatest band of the psychedelic era, The Jimi Hendrix Experience. Our band is not just a tribute; it’s a journey back in time to when music underwent a revolution, led by the unparalleled artistry of Jimi Hendrix.
As a multi-award-winning tribute band, Gimme Hendrix has been honored with seven nominations and four wins for the Best Tribute/Cover at the prestigious Athens Flagpole Music Awards. Our passion for authenticity has taken us across the United States and beyond, with tours reaching as far as Bucharest, Romania.
The Jimi Hendrix Experience reshaped the ’60s and left an indelible mark on music history. Their sound—a mesmerizing fusion of blues, soul, R&B, jazz, rock, and more—was nothing short of revolutionary. Jimi Hendrix’s contribution was not just music; it was a cultural phenomenon.
In our quest to recreate the Jimi Hendrix Experience, we pay meticulous attention to detail. From our attire to our stage presence, we embody the spirit and style of the era. But above all, our focus is on recapturing that iconic sound. As a three-piece ensemble, just like the original, we deliver electrifying live performances that resonate with the power and passion of the past.

Nashville Emerging Artist Showcase 8.28
2026-08-28 19:30 - 21:30 | The White Horse Black Mountain, 105 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC, 28711, United States
Nashville Emerging Artist Night (NEAN) is a premier showcase spotlighting Music City’s most promising up-and-coming artists and songwriters. A carefully curated lineup performing original music, giving audiences an exclusive first look at Nashville’s next generation of talent. NEAN celebrates creativity, storytelling, and the vibrant future of the city’s musical landscape.
This intimate, acoustic showcase presents six of Nashville’s most exciting emerging artists in a setting designed for listeners who appreciate songwriting and nuance. Each performer shares original music, fostering connection and highlighting artistry. The evening offers a thoughtfully curated experience of diverse voices and styles that represents the unique musical landscape that is Music City.
Featuring:
Leah Crose
Randall Fowler
Chad Jervis
Stacey Kelleher
Billy Dutch
Joe Major

Crisp Comedy live in Leicester AsheVillains Edition
2026-08-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Noble Cidery and Taproom, 356 New Leicester Highway, Asheville, NC, 28806
Crisp Comedy takes place once a month in Leicester, NC at Noble Cider! A fresh batch of comics each month so no two shows are the same! This month we have local favorites for Ashevillains!
ages 18+
Show is free with a suggested donation of $12

Rage @ The Stage: A Frenzied Evening of Improv Comedy at NC Stage! - August 28
2026-08-28 19:00 - 21:00 | North Carolina Stage Company, 15 Stage Lane, Asheville, 28801
Doors: 6pm | Show: 7pm
Channel your August heat rage into getting yourself a ticket to this month’s Rage @ The Stage: A Frenzied Evening of Improv Comedy at NC Stage!
Our most favorite thing in the world is inviting some of our fave improv pals to rage with and this month we are stoked to have special guests Tricorne and Two Gs & a Genius on board for the ride! What makes this show kinda quirky is that for both of our guest teams, this will be only their third performance ever! Come see ’em early before they become moderately, regional-famous!
Out of the gate is Two Gs & a Genius, a little trio made up of a coupla Gs — Gillian Bellinger and George Awad — and musical genius, Will Jernigan. Through word, song, and physicality, they weave a somewhat musical exploration of whatever the audience feeds them and boy are they hungry!
Capping the evening will be the long-awaited next installment of Tricorne, a team made up of the always fantastic Tom Chalmers, Joe Carroll, and Carin Metzger! Like far-flung corners of an historical three-corner hat, this trio will commandeer every bit of the Rage stage while the stage itself holds on for dear life. Come catch this rare performance, the very last one (before whenever their 4th performance will be)!
Hosted and curated by Middle Rage, aka Stacey Uria, Matt Peiken, Jillian Burfete, Paul Dixon and George Awad, this show is all about spotlighting some of our fave improv teams in the region, all while bringing some of that improv magic to you, the audience!
The Rage has NOT ebbed and neither should yours!
Come out and support local comedy!

Parent’s Night Out: Movie Night @ Leaf Global Arts
2026-08-28 18:00 - 21:00 | LEAF Global Arts, 19 Eagle St., Asheville, 28801
Treat yourself to a well-deserved night out while the kids enjoy an evening of fun at Leaf’s Parents’ Night Out! With a full lineup of activities and entertainment, they’ll be so busy making memories they won’t even notice you’re gone:
Creative Art Craft – Kids will get to unleash their inner artist with a fun, hands-on craft project to take home.
Featured Movie – The main event! The movie kicks off promptly at 6:30 PM – see below for what’s up next!
Fun for them, freedom for you! It’s a total win-win. Space is limited, so grab your spot and get ready to enjoy your Friday night!

NIADA Exhibition and Sale
2026-08-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Cambria Hotel, 15 Page Avenue
National Institute of American Doll Artists exhibition and sale that is FREE and open to the public.

The Birth of Coffee - Sufra Time at Mocha Box Coffeehouse
2026-08-28 18:00 - 20:30 | Mocha Box Coffeehouse, 1050 Haywood Rd., Asheville, NC 28806, 1050 Haywood Rd., Asheville, 28806
Long before coffee became a morning ritual, a drive-through convenience or a global obsession, it was a mysterious red fruit growing in the mountains of Ethiopia—and a sacred drink embraced by Sufi mystics in Yemen.
In **The Birth of Coffee**, the opening experience in the **Sufra Time: An Immersive Yemeni Dining Journey** series, you’ll travel back to coffee’s astonishing beginnings. Discover the legend of Kaldi and his dancing goats, meet the Yemeni Sufis who used coffee to remain awake during nights of prayer, and explore how the ancient port of Mocha became the guarded gateway through which coffee conquered the world.
Along the way, you’ll discover the surprising kinship between Arabia and Appalachia—two mountainous cultures shaped by strong families, oral storytelling, community music and hospitality treated not merely as good manners, but as a social obligation. Across oceans and centuries, these traditions reveal how much seemingly distant cultures can share.
This is far more than a history lesson. Through dramatic storytelling, striking imagery, audience participation, Arabian food and—of course—exceptional coffee, Sufra Time transforms one of history’s greatest cultural adventures into an evening you can see, hear, taste and experience.
You may drink coffee every day. But after this unforgettable journey, you’ll never look at your cup—or the connections between Arabia and Appalachia—the same way again.

PATIO SHOW: Beer and Loathing
2026-08-28 17:30 - 19:30 | The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE
Beer and Loathing
Beer and Loathing is a band born out of Western North Carolina blending Rock’n’roll and Hippie Honky-tonk with a dose of psychedelia. The band is comprised of Johnny Blackwell and Cole Laughter sharing lead guitar and vocal duties, while Wayne Redden and Trevor Walker hold down the rhythm section. Beer and Loathing promises to bring high energy country fried sing-alongs side by side with extended jams a la The Allman Brothers and Grateful Dead. Come have a beer with us!

The Odd Couple - Flat Rock Playhouse - 8/28-9/19
2026-08-28 - 2026-09-19 | Flat Rock Playhouse, 2661 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock, NC, 28731, United States
Pour a drink and duck for cover — domestic bliss is about to get messy.
Meet Felix: impeccably pressed, emotionally distressed, and suddenly single. Meet Oscar: charmingly rumpled, habitually late, and blissfully allergic to coasters. When Felix moves in with his old pal Oscar after a marital meltdown, neatness meets nonsense, and the sparks fly.
Ashtrays overflow, tempers flare, and laughter fills the living room in Neil Simon’s effervescent comedy of friendship, forgiveness, and the fine art of driving each other crazy.
The Odd Couple is a classic cocktail of chaos and charm. Proof that opposites attract… so long as they don’t share a kitchen.
Event Times: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM

The Legacy Neighborhood Coalition Festival
2026-08-28 - 2026-08-29 | Memorial Stadium, 32 Buchanan Place, Asheville, 28801
The Legacy Neighborhood Coalition Festival is a free, two-day celebration of the history, culture, and community of Asheville’s legacy neighborhoods. Held at Memorial Stadium, the festival brings together Burton Street, East End/Valley Street, Emma, Shiloh, and Southside through live music, local food, vendors, storytelling, cultural demonstrations, youth activities, and family-friendly experiences. Visitors can explore neighborhood history, connect with community leaders, and experience a unique homecoming atmosphere that honors the past while celebrating the future. Join us for a weekend of culture, connection, and community as we celebrate Five Neighborhoods. One Village.

Enter The Villa, LoveIsland Comedy
2026-08-27 20:00 - 22:00 | antidote, 151 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC, 27106, United States
Every Thursday Modelface Comedy Club brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville!
Another bombshell has entered the Villa!!!
This Thursday we are laughing at the chaos that is LoveIsland and all the other trashy reality tv that we love to watch and hate to admit to being obsessed with.
Hosted by Sarah LoveIsland
featuring Cayla Clark, Cloud Hudson and more!!
ages 21+
doors at 7:30pm, show at 8pm
Tickets $18

Santiago Y Los Gatos w/ Fashion Bath
2026-08-27 19:00 - 21:00 | The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Santiago y Los Gatos is an Asheville, NC-based indie and roots rock band led by songwriter Jeff Santiago. Known for compelling songwriting, memorable melodies, and engaging live performances, the band has shared stages with The Wallflowers, Franz Ferdinand, Sixpence None the Richer, Ozomatli, and Scott Weiland, and has appeared at festivals including Artisphere, Fall for Greenville, and AVL Fest. Blending indie rock, Americana and singer-songwriter traditions, Santiago y Los Gatos deliver authentic songs and dynamic performances that connect with audiences wherever they play.
https://santiagoylosgatos.com
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Fashion Bath (https://fashionbath.bandcamp.com)

Full Moon Sound Bath
2026-08-27 19:00 - 20:30 | HapBE Valley, 21 Noah's Valley, Leicester, 28748
Let the healing sounds of singing bowls, gongs, and chimes recalibrate your nervous system on the Full Sturgeon Moon. We will use simple movement, breathwork, meditation, and a 60-minute sound bath to shed what no longer serves us and drop into a state of dreamlike rest. This gentle, grounding practice is open to everybody, no experience needed. $25. Purchase ticket at: https://hapbe.as.me/sound-healing. Location: HapBE Valley, 21 Noah’s Valley, Leicester, NC 28748.

Sonic Collage with Drones in the Garden
2026-08-27 19:00 | Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center, 120 College Street, Asheville, North Carolina, 28801
PERFORMANCE: Sonic Collage with Drones in the Garden
Featuring Patrick Kukucka, Sleep Number, Farewell Phoenix, and Ash Sierra
Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 7PM
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center {120 College Street}
Free and Open to All
Join us for an evening of poetry + music co-curated by Drones in the Garden, an experimental art collective creating seasonal performance platforms for WNC musicians and writers. This community event will explore the sonic dimensions of collage, and will also feature a floating botanical collage installation created through community collaboration.
This performance is presented in conjunction with Black Mountain COLL(A)GE (May 29 – September 5, 2026), an exhibition exploring medium, method, and memory.

Widely Grown
2026-08-27 17:30 - 19:00 | The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
THE GREY EAGLE AND WORTHWHILE SOUNDS PRESENT
PATIO SHOW: WIDLEY GROWN
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27
5:30PM-7PM
ALL AGES
– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE
Widely Grown is an Americana/AltFolk band from Jersey City, New Jersey. Widely Grown released their debut album in the summer of 2022 and toured 9 states to follow. The Widely Grown boys are known for their energetic live performances that contain their unique blend of rock, country, grass and soul. 2023 saw them travelin’ again, performing at the Barefoot Country Music Festival, Maplewoodstock, touring through 6 states and performing for the legendary throw down at Miguels Pizza celebration in Kentucky.

Mapping Home
2026-08-27 16:30 - 18:00 | Holden Arts Center, 701 Warren Wilson Rd, Swannanoa, NC, 28711, United States
Elizabeth Holden Gallery’s exhibition Mapping Home will be on view at Warren Wilson College from August 27th to October 3rd, 2026.
The notion of home takes on a whole new meaning after a climate disaster like Hurricane Helene. Home is a place of reflection, home is near and far, home provides shelter, home is lost and found, and home is created when a community comes together. In this exhibition we will collectively map our idea of home alongside the WWC community, our Swannanoa Valley neighbors, and WWC Alumni. Featured artists include Galen Bernard, Carolina Corona, Annie Hall, Sonia Norris, Kaye Savage, Tissica Schoch, Jess Self, Carson Whitmore, Rebecca Williams and a community installation organized by Melanie Wilder.
We are inviting community participation for this exhibition through fiber workshops, through art responses and through fundraising for our local nonprofit organization Swannanoa Communities Together, which provides rent assistance programs for residents of Swannanoa.
The opening reception for the exhibition is on Thursday, August 27th from 4:30-6:00 PM. The Elizabeth Holden Gallery is open M-F, 10-4pm and most Saturdays 1-4pm.
This exhibition is in partnership with the Fiber Arts Crew, Swannanoa Artist Collective, Climate Action Now, WWC Art & Craft Department and is supported by the Windgate Foundation and Educating for Character Initiative Grant from the Lily Foundation.

WHIMSICAL ANIMALS IN GOUAGHE (OPAQUE WATERCOLOR, BEGINNER FRIENDLY!)
2026-08-27 08:00 - 17:00 | 310 Art, 191 Lyman Street, Asheville, NC, 28801
with Miriam Hughes, AUG 27 (1PM-4PM) 2026
$145.00
Thursday Aug 27th – 1pm to 4pm – $145 – All materials included!
Discover how Gouache differs from traditional transparent watercolor, and what makes it such a vibrant and illustrative medium!
In this workshop, students will choose a favorite animal, beloved pet, or even something as small as an insect as the inspiration for a whimsical gouache painting! Using bold colors, playful patterns, and expressive textures, each student will transform their subject into a unique work of art full of personality and charm.
The focus here is on creativity rather than realism, encouraging artists to experiment, exaggerate features, and have fun as they explore the versatility of gouache. The unique qualities of gouache are especially well-suited for fun and joyful illustrations, expressive animal portraits, and decorative designs. The rich matte surface enhances bright colors and exciting details without the glare of a glossy finish.
This class seats 10 students. Cancellation and transfer policies can be found at the link in the navigation bar. Please call (828) 776 2716 or email gallery@310art.com for any questions concerning classes.
Originally a medical illustrator, Miriam Hughes works in gouache, watercolors, pens, collage and fibers and makes time to create art daily. She exhibits widely and teaches art in a number of topics.

Jason Curtis and The Blacksheep
2026-08-26 19:00 - 21:00 | The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
SEATED SHOW
JASON CURTIS AND THE BLACKSHEEP
Jason Curtis and the Black Sheep are a rising pure-country and roots-rock band based in Asheville, North Carolina. Led by Louisiana native Jason Curtis, the band is celebrated for their authentic, classic sound, poignant songwriting, and high-energy honky-tonk.
Originally from the Deep South and raised as a “preacher’s son,” Jason Curtis draws deep inspiration from his country, blues, and gospel roots. The band’s classic honky-tonk vibe—ranging from laid-back country shuffles to rocking, danceable numbers—is brought to life by an all-star lineup of musicians:
Jason Curtis: Lead vocals and guitar
Zach Smith: Bass (formerly of Town Mountain)
Claude Coleman Jr.: Drums (formerly of Ween)
Matt Daniels: Lead guitar and producer
Silas Hamilton: Pedal Steel (formerly of Town Mountain)
The band’s highly anticipated album, Preacher’s Son, debuted recently, spawning a rabid fanbase dubbed the “Black Sheep Nation”. They are a frequent fixture in the Asheville music scene, regularly playing local venues like Highland Brewing Co., Jack of the Wood Pub, and Eda’s Hide-a-Way in Weaverville, 185 King Street…
For a quick taste of the energetic, classic country sound that has been buzzing around the Asheville music scene:

Stop the Bleed w/ Appalachian Medical Solidarity
2026-08-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Asheville Tool Library, 16 Smith Mill Rd, Asheville, 28806
Stop the Bleed: Control Bleeding in an Emergency
Learn to stop the bleed with Appalachian Medical Solidarity! Through instruction, demonstration, and hands on practice you will walk away with the skills to recognize and control severe bleeding in an emergency. Participants will review basic bleed control and introduce recognition of when basic techniques are not enough. Skills include pressure bandaging, wound packing and tourniquet use.
This workshop aims to prepare you to prevent a death from severe bleeding at least long enough for 1st Responders to arrive and continue care.
What to Wear / Safety Notes: Expect cooperative learning, working together with hands on practice within an intense subject matter
Skill Level: Beginner — no experience necessary.

Songwriters Roller Derby Showcase
2026-08-25 19:00 - 21:00 | The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
SEATED SHOW
SONGWRITERS ROLLER DERBY SHOWCASE
The Songwriters Roller Derby Showcase, presented by the Asheville Songwriters Association, is a quarterly music show with no roller skates included – just four performers “rollin’ out the songs, elbows-n-all.” Curated and hosted by Thomas Kozak and Jodi John Pippin, each “Derby Night” at The Grey Eagle will showcase the craft of songwriting in an intimate and welcoming setting. As an added element of the Songwriters Roller Derby Showcase, a surprise guest will join the performers on stage for interactive, on-the-spot commentary ~ a “look under the hood of the songwriting process” of sorts. The audience will have a chance to share comments as well, if they are inspired to do so. For most of the evening, the songwriters will perform finished songs, but they will also each share a brand new song that has not yet been performed on stage. Come support the songwriters as they show their vulnerable side and help nurture the art and craft of songwriting in the region and beyond.
The performers for this first Derby will be:
Old Sap:
Old Sap. Poet from Chicago, rambled out to Montana, cut a banjo from a tamarack, strings across the country, foot like a freight train, voice rushing down over lush Appalachia, sings a thrush tune through the rush hour and into your long-forgotten prairie dreams. Folk. Folk Rock. Americana.
Silk and Stone:
Silk and Stone is an Ohio-grown duo writing honest songs about life
and the emotions that come with it. With acoustic guitar, close
harmonies, and a shared love of storytelling, their music is rooted in
connection and authenticity.
At the heart of their songwriting is love, in all its forms. From
falling in love and heartbreak to friendship, family, and
self-discovery, they believe love is the thread that ties together the
human experience. Their songs explore the moments that shape us.
Lillie Syracuse:
Pulling from a well of folk-rock, soul, and jazz inspiration, Lillie Syracuse has formed a genre bending artistry and writing style deeply and uniquely her own. With a voice often likened to Norah Jones, Bonnie Raitt and Brandi Carlile, Lillie sings to the fullness that is being alive with a razor sharp focus on the heart of each person in the room with her. Lillie has just released her self produced sophomore album Big New Heart and lives in Blue Ridge mountains of Asheville, NC.
Ryan Furstenberg:
Ryan Furstenberg has been an active member of the Asheville music scene for almost two decades. His main project The Moon and You, a chamber-folk duo with his wife Melissa Hyman, has spent the last decade touring the US and Europe. Ryan also performs his songs under his own name and with his roots rock group Phantom Clutch.
In addition to his role as a bandleader, Ryan enjoys collaborating and performing as a sideman with the long-time Asheville groups Tina and Her Pony, the Dulci Ellenberger band, and The Dark Turn of Mind band, a spooky October collaboration between The Moon and You and local songwriter Hannah Kaminer.

Rising Stars Concert with Anant Malpani & Christopher Tavernier
2026-08-25 18:00 - 19:30 | Asheville Art Museum, 2 S Pack Square, Asheville, 28801
Rising Stars Concert is a collaboration between the Asheville Chamber Music Series and the Asheville Art Museum, featuring North Carolina musicians embarking on a major concert career. The event is sponsored and made possible by Heidi DuBose.
Violinist: Anant Malpani
Pianist: Christopher Tavernier

Very Jerry Band
2026-08-24 18:00 - 20:00 | The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Standing Room Only
Asheville’s own Very Jerry Band. This favorite Jerry Garcia Band tribute act includes Spiro Nicolopoulos on guitar, Lenny Pettinelli on keyboards, Michael Filippone on bass, and Lee Kram on drums.

Writers Round
2026-08-23 19:00 - 21:00 | The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
SEATED SHOW
Writers Round
Julie Odell
Quinn Bee
AC Saphire
Claire Whall
Jackie Kelsh
Meschiya Lake

Worthless Comedy, a farewell to Worth Osborne
2026-08-23 19:00 - 21:00 | The River Arts District Brewing Company, 13 Mystery Street, Asheville, 28801
Modelface Comedy Club brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we are sending off AVL favorite Worth Osborne to bigger and better things!
Worth Osborne is a comedian based in Asheville by way of Philadelphia. Worth was told that headliners need a bio. Worth has no real achievements in entertainment. Worth is surprisingly good at stringing words and sentences together despite his history of drug abuse and CTE. Worth is a moderately attractive man (New York 4, Asheville 7), who is a good listener and a great lover. Worth got this gig by moving away to Chicago and he will no doubt con those poor bastards as well.
ages 18+
Doors at 6:30pm, show at 7pm
Tickets $15

PATIO SHOW: Oliver Sayani
2026-08-23 17:30 - 19:30 | The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE
OLIVER SAYANI
Appalachian honky tonk, bluegrass and backwoods blues singer-songwriter and guitarist Oliver Sayani paints raw pictures with original songs, introspective stories and old time melodies with a dark and heavy twist forged deep in the mountains and polished on vast highways touring across the country. As influenced from the rock music of the past 50 years as the bluegrass and country of the past 100, he mixes styles into a unique blend that can be experienced in his debut album, “9 Kinds of Blue,” produced by Colter Wall guitarist Pat Lyons, releasing in 2026. Tour schedule at Oliversayani.com.
Performed Direct Support for: Afroman, The Creekers, Hannah Dasher, Eddie 9V, AJ Lee & Blue Summit, Dallas Wayne, Ted Russell Kamp, members of Exile & Little Texas
