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SUMMARY:Queen Bee & The Honeylovers
DESCRIPTION:We want everyone to access the healing power of music! Perhaps you can only afford a few dollars or maybe you have resources to cover the cost for others. Donate What You Can! The suggested price per ticket is $20. \nQueen Bee and the Honeylovers perform classic swing\, blues and Latin music. They have been voted best in Jazz since 2019 in the Mountain Xpress “Best Of” poll. Their debut album\, ‘Asheville’\, celebrated their hometown’s history and won them #41 on WNCW’s listener-voted poll of Best Albums of 2019 as well as features on The State of Things with Frank Stasio and PBS Woodsongs. Their video for “Beacham’s Curve” won Best Soundtrack at the 2019 Music Video Asheville Awards. At this show\, they’ll be debuting some brand new tunes off their upcoming album- including some long awaited Asheville-themed songs. Vocal-driven with an infectious groove\, the Honeylovers are guaranteed to put a grin on your face and a tap in your toes. \nSun\, June 28th at 7:30 pm – We want everyone to access the healing power of music! Perhaps you can only afford a few dollars\, or maybe you have resources to cover the cost for others. Donate What You Can! You may enter your desired donation amount below. The suggested price per ticket is $20.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/queen-bee-the-honeylovers/
LOCATION:White Horse Black Mountain\, 105 Montreat Rd  \, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States
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SUMMARY:Zoe & Cloyd | The Foreign Landers with special guest Kevin Kehrberg
DESCRIPTION:Zoe & Cloyd—the creative partnership of fiddler/vocalist Natalya Zoe Weinstein and multi-instrumentalist/vocalist John Cloyd Miller—prove that opposites truly do attract. Hailing from two distinct musical worlds\, they merge their unique backgrounds into a powerful collaboration that has garnered both critical acclaim and widespread appeal. \nNatalya\, a classically trained musician from Massachusetts with deep roots in klezmer and jazz\, joins forces with John\, a 12th-generation North Carolinian and grandson of pioneering bluegrass fiddler Jim Shumate. Together\, they create music that honors their respective traditions while forging a distinctive sound of their own. This award-winning duo’s work has been praised by Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine as “a musical collaboration that demands to be heard.” \nAccolades follow Zoe & Cloyd wherever they go. John is a grand prize winner of both the prestigious Chris Austin Songwriting Contest and the Hazel Dickens Songwriting Contest\, while Natalya has earned numerous fiddle contest wins across the country. Based in Asheville\, NC\, they both teach in the traditional music program at Warren Wilson College\, sharing their knowledge and passion with the next generation of musicians. \nZoe & Cloyd have performed nationwide and internationally\, captivating audiences at prestigious venues and festivals like MerleFest\, Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival\, Westport Folk & Bluegrass Fest in Ireland\, Earl Scruggs Music Fest\, FreshGrass Festival\, and the NC Folk Festival. Since 2022\, they have also served as the artistic directors for A Swannanoa Solstice at the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts in Asheville. \nCo-Headlining The Foreign Landers and Kevin Kehrberg on upright bass \n“One listen to the lilting vocals\, truthful narrative\, and welcoming musicality and you will understand\,” writes The Aquarian. “Beautiful would almost be an understatement.” That sense of invitation sits at the heart of The Foreign Landers’ music. Their songs pay close attention to ordinary moments\, shaped by the belief that grace often shows up in these places. Rooted in bluegrass and Celtic tradition\, the band blends acoustic drive with reflective songwriting and close harmony singing shaped by lives lived across borders. \nRooted in bluegrass and Celtic tradition\, the band creates their own sound with reflective songwriting and enchanting singing shaped by lives lived across borders. Led by vocalist and banjoist Tabitha Agnew Benedict of Northern Ireland and mandolinist David Benedict of South Carolina\, The Foreign Landershave built a reputation for music that feels deeply personal. Their work grows out of shared experience\, shaped by distance\, home\, and the steady work of learning how to live faithfully in changing seasons. \nKevin Kehrberg is a Warren Wilson professor and chair of the music department won the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Instrumental Recording of the Year award for his rendition of “Ground Speed\,” originally written by Earl Scruggs. \nFriday\, June 26th – 7:30 – We want everyone to access the healing power of music! Perhaps you can only afford a few dollars or maybe you have resources to cover the cost for others. Pay What You Can! You may enter your desired donation amount below. The suggested price per ticket is $25.00.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/zoe-cloyd-the-foreign-landers-with-special-guest-kevin-kehrberg/
LOCATION:White Horse Black Mountain\, 105 Montreat Rd  \, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T190000
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SUMMARY:Creative Strings Showcase 6-25
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, the annual Creative Strings Workshop & Festival returns to Black Mountain\, NC\, bringing together world-class bowed string musicians for two weeks of inspiring music\, collaboration\, and education. Led by Asheville-based internationally recognized violinist and educator Christian Howes\, the program runs June 22–July 3 and welcomes 40 violin\, viola\, cello\, and string players for an immersive experience of clinics\, rehearsals\, masterclasses\, and creative workshops. \nThe Creative Strings Showcase features more than 20 talented workshop musicians performing solos and ensemble works for violin\, viola\, and cello. A vibrant evening highlighting creativity\, collaboration\, and emerging artistry. \nAbout Creative Strings and founder Christian Howes \nJazz violinist and educator Christian Howes has won awards in Downbeat\, Jazz Times\, the Jazz Journalist Association\, Chamber Music America\, and the Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation. He founded “Creative Strings“\, a 501 (c) (3) organization with a mission to expand music education through online curriculum\, annual summer retreats/festivals\, and outreach in k-12 schools nationwide. \nThe Creative Strings Workshop and Festival began in Columbus\, Ohio in 2001\, and continued until 2020 when COVID disrupted live events. Satellite locations were held before 2020 in numerous locations including Madrid\, Dallas\, NYC\, and Boulder. An annual festival is also held in Lausanne\, Switzerland. In 2017 Howes brought a smaller version of the event home to the Asheville area\, where he’s lived since 2015. The smaller version of the event invites up to 20 participants. Said Howes\, “I look forward to building the festival and workshop components of this event over the next few years in ways that will serve the local community”. \nThursday\, June 25th – We want everyone to access the healing power of music! Perhaps you can only afford a few dollars or maybe you have resources to cover the cost for others. Pay What You Can! You may enter your desired donation amount below.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/creative-strings-showcase-6-25/
LOCATION:White Horse Black Mountain\, 105 Montreat Rd  \, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States
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SUMMARY:Swannanoa Valley Museum Event : Letters From Home
DESCRIPTION:The mission of Letters From Home is to honor veterans\, celebrate people\, and unite the nation through music. \nLetters From Home infuses the classic style of war-time music with a witty\, modern edge. Featuring high-energy singing and tap dancing performances by founder Erinn Dearth and self-proclaimed “tall guy” Dan Beckmann. Funny and heartfelt\, harmonic and uplifting\, Letters From Home will leave you feeling great about being human.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/swannanoa-valley-museum-event-letters-from-home/
LOCATION:The White Horse Black Mountain\, 105 Montreat Road\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rod Abernethy
DESCRIPTION:Rod Abernethy is a unique blend of an authentic southern folk troubadour\, master acoustic guitarist\, and award winning songwriter and composer for film\, TV and video games and the Overall Grand Prize Winner of the 2021 International Acoustic Music Awards. In 2019 he was the Grand Prize winner of American Songwriter’s Bob Dylan Song Contest. His last album Normal Isn’t Normal Anymore\, produced by Grammy nominated producer Neilson Hubbard (Mary Gauthier\, Kim Richey\, Glen Phillips)\, received rave reviews from No Depression\, American Highways and The Wall Street Journal and was the Top 20 CD of 2021 at No. 11 on the Folk International Folk Charts. Rod’s talents go beyond being a dynamic performer\, vocalist\, instrumentalist\, and storyteller. He’s a prolific photographer\, a sculpture artist of whimsical steampunk found-object robots and a seasoned teacher and adjunct professor at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston Salem\, NC\, where he teaches how to score video games. As composer\, Rod has scored and produced music for countless television shows\, commercials and over 80 video games including the Electronic Art’s blockbuster hit “Dead Space” which won a BAFTA Award in 2009 for Best Use of Audio and Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” for Vivendi Universal which won the Game Audio Network Guild’s Video Game Soundtrack Of The Year in 2003. Rod continues to perform live in acoustic venues and halls across the country. Past venues include The Woodstock Folk Festival (Woodstock\, IL)\, Club Passim (Boston\, MA)\, The Cat’s Cradle (Chapel Hill\, NC) and the ISIS Music Hall (Asheville\, NC). He is also a featured artist on this year’s popular PBS series\, Songs At The Center hosted by Eric Gnesda. \nFriday\, June 12 – 7:30 pm We want everyone to access the healing power of music! Perhaps you can only afford a few dollars or maybe you have resources to cover the cost for others. Pay What You Can! You may enter your desired donation amount below. The suggested price per ticket is $20.00.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/rod-abernethy/
LOCATION:White Horse Black Mountain\, 105 Montreat Rd  \, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States
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SUMMARY:American Tune: Simon\, Croce\, & Taylor
DESCRIPTION:American Tune: Simon\, Croce & Taylor takes you on a magical trip back to the 1970s to experience the timeless music and prolific songwriting of Paul Simon\, Jim Croce and James Taylor. Relive the intimate storytelling\, intricate chord changes and breathtaking melodies of these gifted artists – their work building on and transcending the more traditional folk-influenced acoustic music of the previous decade. \nAmerican Tune: Simon\, Croce & Taylor showcases the songs you know and love from these master craftsmen during this brilliant span\, framed in engaging stories about the artists themselves. \nTom Glynn is a John Lennon Songwriting Contest winner and a Boston Music Award nominee for Outstanding Songwriter. A number of his songs have been chosen by NSAI (Nashville Songwriters Association) for their coveted Top 40 honor\, and his music has been featured on ABC\, Fox\, Lifetime and Showtime. His recent album “Skylight Intervention” was the most added album to folk radio stations across the country in its first week. The Boston Globe calls Tom “a tunesmith at the top of his game.” \nSaturday\, June 6th at 7:30 pm – We want everyone to access the healing power of music! Perhaps you can only afford a few dollars or maybe you have resources to cover the cost for others. Donate What You Can! You may enter your desired donation amount below. The suggested price per ticket is $30.00.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/american-tune-simon-croce-taylor/
LOCATION:The White Horse Black Mountain\, 105 Montreat Road\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T193000
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SUMMARY:High Horse
DESCRIPTION:HIGH HORSE is a Boston-based progressive-acoustic stringband breathing the energy of alternative rock into an indelible blend of Bluegrass\, Old-time\, and Folk magic with crisp vocals and virtuosic chops. Four friends with three bows\, one pick\, and great vibes deliver a rollicking romp as the band High Horse. \nComprised of fiddler Carson McHaney\, cellist Karl Henry\, guitarist G Rockwell\, and bassist Noah Harrington; the band draws from their varied musical backgrounds to explore and perform original compositions and tunes from diverse folk traditions. \nFriday\, June 5th – 7:30 – We want everyone to access the healing power of music! Perhaps you can only afford a few dollars or maybe you have resources to cover the cost for others. Pay What You Can! You may enter your desired donation amount below. The suggested price per ticket is $22.00.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/high-horse/
LOCATION:The White Horse Black Mountain\, 105 Montreat Road\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T193000
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SUMMARY:Shlomo Franklin w/ Julie Odell
DESCRIPTION:Shlomo Franklin is an American singer/songwriter born on a small cow farm in upstate New York. Raised off the cultural grid\, without music\, television\, or radio\, his songs are strongly influenced by his cult-like religious upbringing. Shlomo released his debut album in 2019 which was produced by Grammy Award winner C Lanzbom and released a double album follow up from his now Nashville\, TN home. His 3rd album\, Land of Hopes & Schemes\, is set to release in early summer 2026. Franklin has opened up for Jakob Dylan and The Wallflowers and shared festivals with The Nude Party and The Bones of JR Jones. His songs are just as comfortable in front of a crowd of two thousand as they are in a living room house concert. Shlomo sees himself as a bare bones troubadour and is stubbornly trendless.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/shlomo-franklin-w-julie-odell/
LOCATION:The White Horse Black Mountain\, 105 Montreat Road\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T210000
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SUMMARY:Roots Grown Deep w/ Joel Karabo
DESCRIPTION:Roots Grown Deep presents Musical Ecology 2 LIVE! \n“They take us beyond blood and bone\, beyond memory and fear\, to a place where everything is ‘no thing’ made of a single substance.” \nThe beloved multi-cultural world music ensemble Roots Grown Deep performs music from their watershed work Musical Ecology 2 which is due for release in May 2026. \nRoots Grown Deep is a multi-cultural\, multi-continental world ensemble project guided by composer Joel Karabo Elliott. The original African Branches were founded in Southern Africa in 2012 and since 2020 the American Branches have grown together in southern Appalachia (western North Carolina). Musical Ecology 2 naturally follows upon the release of the album reSonate reFlect reLease reMember by Joel Karabo Elliott & Roots Grown Deep in April 2025\, and of Musical Ecology 1 (2024) which represents the primary repertoire and creative expression of the African Branches of Roots Grown Deep. Guided\, produced and co-composed by Joel Karabo Elliott\, these audio epics represent a journey of culmination in the expression of two continental branches of a world music family who are tending to the rites of passage — birth\, initiation and death thresholds. \nThe ensemble will include core American Branches members including:\nJahidi — tabla\, percussion\nPaloma Devi — voice\, dance\nScott Sheerin — flutes\, saxophones\nChinobay — endongo\, kora\, kalimbas\nAditi Sethi — harmonium\, voice\nJay Brown — guitars \nJoel Karabo Elliott — voice\, winds\, percussion \nMay 30\, 2026 7:30 pm We want everyone to access the healing power of music! Maybe you can only give a few dollars\, or maybe you have resources to cover the cost for others. Donate what you can! Enter your desired donation amount below. Suggested ticket price: $22
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/roots-grown-deep-w-joel-karabo/
LOCATION:The White Horse Black Mountain\, 105 Montreat Road\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States
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SUMMARY:Amici – Jewish Jazz the Sequel
DESCRIPTION:AmiciMusic returns to the White Horse for another thrilling JEWISH JAZZ program on Saturday\, May 30th at 2:00pm. “JEWISH JAZZ–the Return of the Jewdi” is a sequel to the fun and popular program they performed last year featuring the wonderful Seth Kibel on clarinet and Artistic Director Daniel Weiser on piano. They will highlight more exciting connections between American Jazz and Klezmer-influenced music with works by Jacob Weinberg\, Benny Goodman\, Bela Kovacs\, and a fantastic arrangement of George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” Dr. Weiser will tell great stories about how these two idioms intertwined in the early part of the 20th century as the wave of Jewish immigrants to NYC met up with the Great Migration of African-Americans from the South. Kibel is a phenomenal talent who has been voted best musician in the Baltimore/DC area for several years. You won’t want to miss this toe-tapping exciting music. \nFor more info about the program and the artists\, visit: https://www.amicimusic.org/concert/jewish-jazz-5-3/.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/amici-jewish-jazz-the-sequel/
LOCATION:The White Horse Black Mountain\, 105 Montreat Road\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T210000
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SUMMARY:Piper & The Hard Times
DESCRIPTION:2024 International Blues Challenge Band Winner\, 2025 Best emerging artist album blues music award for revelation\n“Piper & the Hard Times combine the sensibility and flair of vintage blues bands with the entertainment savvy and edge of modern rockers … one of America’s premier new blues groups.” (Ron Wynn/Nashville Scene) \nPiper & the Hard Times delivers intense\, eclectic and rhythmically dynamic blues-based music flavored with R&B\, soul and rock. The band has an instrumental prowess that enables them to improvise with flair\, while still creating music that has a melodic appeal that can immediately connect with audiences who want both a high degree of musical competence and songs with strong grooves and catchy hooks. In January 2024 they took top honors in the band division at the prestigious International Blues Challenge held in Memphis\, Tennessee. The core of the band\, Al “Piper” Green\, Steve Eagon\, and Dave Colella have been playing and writing together for over 20 years. Over the course of three days in February 2024\, Nashville-based Piper & the Hard Times held court in the legendary Ronnie’s Place at Soundstage Studios in Nashville to record Revelation. The album features a collection of 12 original songs deeply anchored in the blues from the New Orleans-flavored groove of “Trouble Man” to the Texas shuffle “The Hard Times”\, the funk-rock “Heart for Sale”\, and the slow ache and emotion of “Twenty Long Years.” \nOne of America’s premier blues-roots artists\, Piper & the Hard Times has been delighting audiences across the South for nearly 20 years.. When you listen to their new album\, you’ll hear poignant\, inspired “from the soul” music from these talented players who love making music together. You can hear that energy and vitality in Revelation which debuted at #1 on the Billboard chart the week of August 27th\, 2014. \nPiper states\, “I’ve never been prouder of anything we’ve ever done. The new album captured us in every way imaginable”
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/piper-the-hard-times/
LOCATION:White Horse Black Mountain\, 105 Montreat Rd  \, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T210000
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SUMMARY:The Heart Collectors
DESCRIPTION:Finalists at the International Folk Music Awards 2025 – Album of the Year” \nMerging the inspiration of 60’s and 70’s inspired Americana/Folk\, with a distinct Celtic Lilt\, The Heart Collectors have spent the last 8 years ‘collecting hearts’ of international audiences through heartfelt ballads\, toe-tapping jigs\, and “Epic Folk” anthems. With comparison to iconic artists of the Woodstokian era of folk\, including Fleetwood Mac\, Crosby Stills Nash & Young\, Loreena Mckennit and The Seekers\, The Heart Collectors combine four part vocal harmony with delicate keys\, soaring cello\, rolling Banjo\, sparkling mandolin\, intricate guitar\, haunting cello\, to create a sound that resonates from bluegrass-inflected folk to ethereal soundscapes. From acoustic harmony lead ballads to Bowie-esque sonic soundscapes\, Australian four piece ‘Epic Folk’ group The Heart Collectors capture the essence of inspiration\, honesty of love\, and the nature of the cosmos in their music.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/the-heart-collectors/
LOCATION:White Horse Black Mountain\, 105 Montreat Rd  \, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T210000
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SUMMARY:Jack Blocker
DESCRIPTION:Jack Blocker is a Texas-born singer-songwriter known for honest storytelling and heartfelt performances. Inspired by legends like Townes Van Zandt\, Willie Nelson\, and Kris Kristofferson\, his sound is “friendly\, honest\, and Texan\,” whether backed by a full band or solo acoustic. \nHis debut album\, The Land On Most High\, captures nostalgic moments and everyday memories\, establishing him as a rising voice in country music. Blocker’s goal is simple: create songs that feel personal\, lasting\, and deeply relatable.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/jack-blocker/
LOCATION:White Horse Black Mountain\, 105 Montreat Rd  \, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T210000
DTSTAMP:20260514T142617Z
CREATED:20260513T035524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T142617Z
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SUMMARY:Asheville Jazz Orchestra Big Band Night – May 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Asheville Jazz Orchestra was founded in 2006. Dedicated to preserving and advancing the big band jazz tradition\, the AJO can be heard throughout western North Carolina performing in formal concert settings\, on stage at clubs and grooving hard at swing dances. The AJO’s repertoire ranges from Swing Era dance classics to original charts by band members and other contemporary composers.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/asheville-jazz-orchestra-big-band-night-may-2026/
LOCATION:White Horse Black Mountain\, 105 Montreat Rd  \, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="White Horse Black Mountain":MAILTO:kiesakay@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T130749Z
CREATED:20260425T022259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T130749Z
UID:10006109-1778441400-1778446800@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Infamous Hollman Sisters
DESCRIPTION:Blood harmonies\, original tunes and a little Appalchian charm. \nHailing from the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina\, these southern siblings delight with their pure unique style and blend of eclectic Americana and original\, blood harmonies and matriarchal melodies. \nAs sisters\, Rebecca and Katherine began their harmonious journey at birth. Writing\, creating and sculpting sound was a family birthright and music a family affair. \nOver time\,their ethereal blood harmonies have received particular notoriety as the front women of the Celtic Rock band\, Tuatha Dea. The girls have left their indelible signature vocals across a myriad of traditions and genres from Americana to Celtic to Rock and beyond. Yet\, through it all their Appalachian roots remain true and constant. \n“The Infamous Holman Sisters” features the incredible melodic and sweeping musical stylings of Miss Dawn Cunningham on violin. Dawn’s textured layering and emotional melodies dynamically infuse and perfectly compliments both original ballads and fan favorites. Her lifelong devotion to her craft is instantaneously recognizable from note one and she completes this triad of feminine southern energy charm. \nAccompanied by “The Sister Misters” Danny and Chris the group provides a full sound that exudes the close family connection. \nNow residing in the Appalachian Mountains of east Tennessee\, the ladies are excited to be exploring their creative roots through emotional storytelling and original melody. \nSunday\, May 10th at 7:30 pm\, The suggested price per ticket is $20
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/infamous-hollman-sisters/
LOCATION:The White Horse Black Mountain\, 105 Montreat Road\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="White Horse Black Mountain":MAILTO:kiesakay@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T130736Z
CREATED:20260424T225759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T130736Z
UID:10006108-1778355000-1778360400@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Deep River – Prime Country & Yacht Rock
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate our 34th year of making music we’ll be playing a fresh mix of Prime Country & Yacht Rock hits at White Horse Black Mountain on Saturday\, May 9th at 7:30pm. Come early and enjoy dinner at one of Black Mountain’s many different restaurants\, all within easy walking distance of the venue. \nOur 7-piece band featuring the signature sound of three women vocalists is bigger and better than ever! You’ll hear Prime Country songs by Patty Loveless\, Sara Evans\, Jo Dee Messina\, Martina McBride and The Chicks\, as well as Yacht Rock songs by Hall & Oates\, Orleans\, America\, The Doobie Brothers and Firefall\, and many more of both types mixed together for your listening and dancing pleasure! \nHere’s a ‘Country\, Eagles & Ronstadt’ Sampler Live Video so you can check us out: https://youtu.be/EumMXIdOaMs \nSaturday\, May 9th – 7:30 – We want everyone to access the healing power of music! Perhaps you can only afford a few dollars or maybe you have resources to cover the cost for others. Pay What You Can! You may enter your desired donation amount below. The suggested price per ticket is $25.00.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/deep-river-prime-country-yacht-rock/
LOCATION:The White Horse Black Mountain\, 105 Montreat Road\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="White Horse Black Mountain":MAILTO:kiesakay@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T160000
DTSTAMP:20260304T115729Z
CREATED:20260303T211653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T115729Z
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SUMMARY:Asheville Jazz Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 8th at 2:00 pm \nFrom Glenn Miller\, to Basie\, from Buddy Rich to original tunes as well as features by our vocalist\, Wendy Jones\, there is something for EVERYONE!  \nThe Asheville Jazz Orchestra was founded in 2006. Dedicated to preserving and advancing the big band jazz tradition\, the AJO can be heard throughout western North Carolina performing in formal concert settings\, on stage at clubs and grooving hard at swing dances. The AJO’s repertoire ranges from Swing Era dance classics to original charts by band members and other contemporary composers.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/asheville-jazz-orchestra/
LOCATION:Monte Vista Hotel\, 308 W. State Street\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="White Horse Black Mountain":MAILTO:kiesakay@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T203000
DTSTAMP:20260213T122851Z
CREATED:20260209T202425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T122851Z
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SUMMARY:Hiroya Tsukamoto
DESCRIPTION:NEW LOCATION as part of a special event & concert series being held at the Monte Vista\, located at 308 W State St\, Black Mountain\, NC 28711 \nFriday\, March 6th at 7:30 pm – We want everyone to access the healing power of music! Perhaps you can only afford a few dollars\, or maybe you have resources to cover the cost for others. The suggested price per ticket is $20. \nTsukamoto brings a blend of masterful fingerstyle guitar and evocative storytelling that transcends cultural barriers. His artistry\, honed at the prestigious Berklee College of Music\, has been celebrated on renowned stages like the Blue Note in NYC and the United Nations\, and lauded for its “delicate\, fluid\, and beautifully detailed” style by Acoustic Guitar magazine. \nHiroya Tsukamoto is a Japanese-born fingerstyle guitarist who moved to the United States in 2000 to attend the Berklee College of Music. Needless to say\, he’s not only a dizzyingly agile fingerpicker\, but a soulful and transcendent performer\, with compositions that combine instrumental guitar work with lyrical performance and spoken stories from his life. \nTsukamoto has been recognized for his talents on stages such as at Blue Note in New York City\, NHK-Television (Japan Broadcasting Corporation)\, International Storytelling Center and United Nations\, and by scoring second place at the International Fingerstyle Guitar Championship both in 2018 and 2022. \nQuotes: \n“Hiroya Tsukamoto may play the guitar with the skill of a virtuoso\, and he may write compelling music that draws from many different cultures and genres\, but if I had to choose one word to describe him it would be orchestrator. ” – Acoustic Guitar Magazine \n“Hiroya Tsukamoto takes us to an impressionistic journey ” -Boston Herald \n“…chops\, passion and warmth. Zealously recommended!” -Jazz Review
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/hiroya-tsukamoto/
LOCATION:The White Horse Black Mountain\, 105 Montreat Road\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="White Horse Black Mountain":MAILTO:kiesakay@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T200000
DTSTAMP:20260213T122829Z
CREATED:20260209T195737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T122829Z
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SUMMARY:Kat Williams Tribute
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by David LaMotte and Anne Coombs\, this special evening honors the legacy of an unforgettable artist\, Kat Williams\, with performances by Lyric\, Rhoda Weaver\, Elaine Scott\, Free Planet Radio\, Anne Coombs\, and David LaMotte. All proceeds benefit Patrice Boudreaux.Presented by White Horse Black Mountain as part of our concert series at the historic Monte Vista Hotel. \nWe want everyone to access the healing power of music! Maybe you can only give a few dollars\, or maybe you have resources to cover the cost for others. Donate what you can!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/kat-williams-tribute/
LOCATION:The White Horse Black Mountain\, 105 Montreat Road\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="White Horse Black Mountain":MAILTO:kiesakay@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T210000
DTSTAMP:20260209T193337Z
CREATED:20260209T185922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T193337Z
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SUMMARY:The Appalucians
DESCRIPTION:NEW LOCATION as part of a special event & concert series being held at the Monte Vista\, located at 308 W State St\, Black Mountain\, NC 28711 \nWe want everyone to access the healing power of music! Maybe you can only give a few dollars\, or maybe you have resources to cover the cost for others. Donate what you can! Enter your desired donation amount below. \nThe Appalucians play music from the mountains of Western North Carolina\, featuring spirited songwriting\, sublime harmonies\, and a layered interplay between dobro\, guitars\, harmonica and banjo. The band is the musical union of Aditi Sethi and Jay Brown (Aditi and Jay) and Angie Heimann and Cas Sochacki (The Blushin’ Roulettes) who met at their kids’ preschool\, gradually realized their seemingly cosmic musical alignment\, and decided they better start a band. Their debut album “Bright Hills” (recorded at Higher Ground Studio in Birmingham\, AL\, released in early summer 2018)\, has flavors of mountain folk\, 70’s folk-rock and barroom twang\, and reached the top ten on the NACC Folk Album chart in 2018.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/the-appalucians/
LOCATION:The White Horse Black Mountain\, 105 Montreat Road\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="White Horse Black Mountain":MAILTO:kiesakay@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T213000
DTSTAMP:20260120T194707Z
CREATED:20260118T161019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T194707Z
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SUMMARY:David Childers & Dylan Walshe at The White Horse
DESCRIPTION:North Carolina Hall Of Fame inductee\, David Childers\, with Irish singer songwriter\, Dylan Walshe
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/david-childers-dylan-walshe-at-the-white-horse/
LOCATION:The White Horse Black Mountain\, 105 Montreat Road\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="White Horse Black Mountain":MAILTO:kiesakay@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T210000
DTSTAMP:20260118T000946Z
CREATED:20260117T022017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260118T000946Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening With The Close
DESCRIPTION:Saturday January 31st 7:30 PM – We want everyone to access the healing power of music! Perhaps you can only afford a few dollars\, or maybe you have resources to cover the cost for others. Donate What You Can! You may enter your desired donation amount below. The suggested price per ticket is $20. \nAbout the artist: \nThe Close is a Nashville-based band known for their distinctive blend of alt-Country\, Folk\, and Americana. Formed by Lori J Rowton\, Shannon Walker and James McKinney\, The Close has quickly gained a reputation for their emotionally resonant lyrics\, rich harmonies\, and dynamic arrangements. Their sound is characterized by a seamless fusion of genres\, creating a unique blend that is brought to life through the band’s intricate vocal arrangements and soulful performances\, creating a sound that is both familiar and refreshingly original. \nIn a city renowned for its musical talent\, The Close has carved out its own niche\, earning praise from critics and fans alike. Their music is both beautiful and engaging\, sophisticated and accessible\, and delivers a captivating performance every time. Their live performances are always a joy to experience\, while their commitment to crafting authentic\, emotionally driven music sets them apart as one of Nashville’s most promising acts. \nwww.theclosemusic.com \nwww.youtube.com/theclose
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/an-evening-with-the-close/
LOCATION:The White Horse Black Mountain\, 105 Montreat Road\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="White Horse Black Mountain":MAILTO:kiesakay@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T213000
DTSTAMP:20260104T180652Z
CREATED:20260103T071239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T180652Z
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SUMMARY:Cowboy Judy / Kellin Watson & The Feelgood
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendar for a special Co-Headlining event Saturday\, Jan 24th … 2 shows for one ticket. Cowboy Judy 7:30 & Kellin Watson & The Feelgood 8:30 \nCowboy Judy 7:30 & Kellin Watson & The Feelgood 8:30 \nCowboy Judy is fronted by longtime regional favorites Amanda Anne Platt\, Amber Sankaran\, Dulci Ellenberger\, and Melissa Hyman. The band formed in Asheville in 2009 after playing together in a women’s songwriting showcase\, and has evolved over the past 16 years into a life-affirming\, hilarious and soul-stirring sisterhood. Cowboy Judy – WNC’s premiere Country-Motown supergroup – features fluid harmonies\, superb songwriting\, and charisma to spare. Get ready to laugh\, cry\, and dance the night away with your 4 extremely silly\, terribly talented new besties. \nKellin Watson brings her dynamic\, genre-blending sound to the stage with a style that effortlessly weaves blues\, pop\, folk\, and soul. An internationally-touring singer-songwriter from Asheville\, NC\, Kellin draws deeply from her Appalachian roots\, infusing every performance with both power and vulnerability. \nHer national television debut on CMT’s Big Break introduced her to audiences across the country\, where she was selected by award-winning country artist Sara Evans from a group of standout Western North Carolina performers. Since then\, Kellin has continued to expand her impact in the world of TV and film\, with her music featured on The Good Wife (CBS)\, Degrassi: The Next Generation\, GMC’s Trinity Goodheart\, and in commercial sync placements around the globe. \nJoin us for an unforgettable evening with one of Western North Carolina’s most compelling voices.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/cowboy-judy-kellin-watson-the-feelgood/
LOCATION:White Horse Black Mountain\, 105 Montreat Rd  \, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="White Horse Black Mountain":MAILTO:kiesakay@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T213000
DTSTAMP:20260104T180639Z
CREATED:20260103T141746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T180639Z
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SUMMARY:Chuck Brodsky
DESCRIPTION:Chuck Brodsky is a storyteller\, a songwriter\, a troubadour\, a modern day bard. His wit and irony\, down-to-earth warmth\, and quirky\, rootsy\, finely crafted songs\, tell stories of oddball and underdog characters. His songs celebrate the goodness in people\, the eccentric\, the holy\, the profound\, the courageous\, the inspiring\, the beautiful. They poke fun at what needs poking\, and sometimes challenge what needs to be challenged. They’re sworn to tell the truth. \nOver the past 29 years Chuck has performed at festivals and in concerts all across the USA\, Canada\, Ireland\, Denmark\, England\, Israel\, Lithuania\, Latvia\, Wales\, and the Shetland Islands of Scotland. He’s performed three times at the National Baseball Hall of Fame\, and 22 of his Baseball story songs have been enshrined in the Hall of Fame’s sound recording library.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/chuck-brodsky/
LOCATION:White Horse Black Mountain\, 105 Montreat Rd  \, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="White Horse Black Mountain":MAILTO:kiesakay@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T213000
DTSTAMP:20260104T180625Z
CREATED:20260103T001757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T180625Z
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SUMMARY:The Jacktown Ramblers
DESCRIPTION:The JackTown Ramblers\, hailing proudly from Morganton\, NC\, embody the true spirit of bluegrass music with their infectious energy and deep-rooted passion. Consisting of four musicians with a deep history in the music\, they have carved out a name for themselves as stalwarts of the local music scene\, captivating audiences with their distinctive blend of swingy bluegrass and traditional mountain melodies. \nFormed with a shared love for their craft\, The JackTown Ramblers are known for their dynamic performances\, delivering somewhere between 75 and 100 shows annually. Each member brings a unique flair to their music\, creating a synergy that resonates with listeners far and wide. Their repertoire spans both time-honored classics and original compositions\, showcasing their versatility and dedication to the genre. \nWhenever on stage\, The JackTown Ramblers exude a genuine enthusiasm for their music\, infusing every note with heartfelt sincerity and joy. Their live performances are characterized by lively instrumentation\, tight harmonies\, and a palpable sense of camaraderie that invites audiences to join in the celebration and fun.\nIn Morganton and beyond\, The JackTown Ramblers have become synonymous with high-energy\, soul-stirring bluegrass and swinging mountain music. With each show\, they continue to leave an indelible mark on their listeners\, embodying the essence of what it means to play music from the heart.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/the-jacktown-ramblers/
LOCATION:White Horse Black Mountain\, 105 Montreat Rd  \, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="White Horse Black Mountain":MAILTO:kiesakay@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T213000
DTSTAMP:20260104T180549Z
CREATED:20260103T063556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T180549Z
UID:10005609-1768591800-1768599000@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:James Kylen & My Magnificent Nemesis
DESCRIPTION:My Magnificent Nemesis is an Asheville-based progressive cinematic pop rock band with a jazzy edge\, led by composer/drummer James Kylen alongside Chuck Lichtenberger (keys)\, Jonathan Pearlman (guitar)\, Ryan Kijanka(bass)\, and Alex Travers (violin). Known for their high-powered musicianship and playful stage vibe\, their sets showcase the band’s imaginative original music\, shifting between driving rock\, quirky and silly moments\, sweet melodic sections\, and sweeping cinematic feels—so you never quite know what’s coming next\, but it’s always exciting and engaging. Cleverly placed covers keep audiences invested and guessing\, reimagining everything from Led Zeppelin and The Beatles\, to Coltrane and Chick Corea\, to modern pop favorites like Katy Perry and more.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/james-kylen-my-magnificent-nemesis/
LOCATION:White Horse Black Mountain\, 105 Montreat Rd  \, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="White Horse Black Mountain":MAILTO:kiesakay@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T160000
DTSTAMP:20260104T180542Z
CREATED:20260103T005607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T180542Z
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SUMMARY:Swing Dance with the Asheville Jazz Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:The Asheville Jazz Orchestra was founded in 2006. Dedicated to preserving and advancing the big band jazz tradition\, the AJO can be heard throughout western North Carolina performing in formal concert settings\, on stage at clubs and grooving hard at swing dances. The AJO’s repertoire ranges from Swing Era dance classics to original charts by band members and other contemporary composers.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/swing-dance-with-the-asheville-jazz-orchestra/
LOCATION:White Horse Black Mountain\, 105 Montreat Rd  \, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="White Horse Black Mountain":MAILTO:kiesakay@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T213000
DTSTAMP:20251208T132829Z
CREATED:20251206T090109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T132829Z
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SUMMARY:Mara Johnson & the Carolina Tumbleweed Band
DESCRIPTION:Mara Johnson and the Carolina Tumbleweed Band deliver a rich blend of blues\, soul\, and heartfelt storytelling\, wrapped in vibrant instrumentation. Mara’s vocals—warm\, expressive\, and finely honed—draw listeners into every lyric\, while David “Tumbleweed” Robbins’ fiery saxophone brings an edge of raw energy and artistry. Together they create performances that are both intimate and electrifying\, rooted in authenticity and groove.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/mara-johnson-the-carolina-tumbleweed-band/
LOCATION:White Horse Black Mountain\, 105 Montreat Rd  \, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="White Horse Black Mountain":MAILTO:kiesakay@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251231T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251231T235900
DTSTAMP:20251208T132812Z
CREATED:20251206T080444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T132812Z
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SUMMARY:3WB Rock-On New Year's Eve
DESCRIPTION:New Year’s Eve party starts at 7:30 pm with 3WB playing and will end after midnight with house music. 3WB is a multi piece band with a horn section. One of the NC’s most entertaining and unique bands. 3WB mixes a tight rhythm section\, soulful horn arrangements\, vocal harmonies\, artistic solos to entertain you\, playing a mix of Rock and Roll\, Blues\, Funk\, and Soul.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/3wb-rock-on-new-years-eve/
LOCATION:White Horse Black Mountain\, 105 Montreat Rd  \, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="White Horse Black Mountain":MAILTO:kiesakay@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251226T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251226T213000
DTSTAMP:20251208T132805Z
CREATED:20251205T210020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T132805Z
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SUMMARY:Unwrap the Funk w/ Anne Combs & Company Funk
DESCRIPTION:The day after Christmas\, we’re keeping the celebration rolling with Anne Coombs and Company Funk!—the powerhouse\, female-centric ensemble formerly known as Company Swing. Get ready to peel back the wrapping paper and reveal a night stacked with funk-a-licious grooves\, soaring vocals\, and the kind of infectious energy that’ll have you moving and grooving from the first beat to the last. \nBringing a fresh\, dynamic spin to funk classics from the late ’60s to today\, Company Funk! showcases the exceptional talents of seasoned musicians who know how to light up a stage. Their chemistry is electric\, their rhythms tight\, and their sound unmistakably their own. With vibrant presence and impeccable musicianship\, they turn every show into an immersive\, high-vibe experience. \nIf you love funk\, blues\, swing\, or just great music played with passion\, this is the show you don’t want to miss. Come unwrap the funk—and keep the holiday spirit going strong!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/unwrap-the-funk-w-anne-combs-company-funk/
LOCATION:White Horse Black Mountain\, 105 Montreat Rd  \, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="White Horse Black Mountain":MAILTO:kiesakay@gmail.com
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