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                                <title>D&#8217;Angelo Tribute</title>
                                <eventupdate>19 hours ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://ashevillemusichall.com/event/dangelo-tribute-2/asheville-music-hall-live-music/</link>
                                <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:49:56 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[A Tribute to D'Angelo featuring Asheville's Finest Players &#160; Join us for a night in tribute to the one and only D'Angelo. We've assembled some of Asheville's finest players for an 9-piece blowout to honor the legend who passed on October 14 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. The show will feature Marcus White, Jonathan Lloyd, Jason Hite, Andrew Lyles, Ben Colvin, Brandon Phelps, Ryan Barber &#38; Josh Blake! &#160; Michael Eugene Archer (February 11, 1974 &#8211; October 14, 2025), better known by his stage name D'Angelo, was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. Widely regarded as a pioneer of the neo-soul movement, Billboard named him one of the greatest R&#38;B artists, while Rolling Stone magazine ranked him as one of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time. In 2025, he was inducted into the National Rhythm &#38; Blues Hall of Fame.He first gained attention after co-writing and co-producing the 1994 single "U Will Know" by the R&#38;B supergroup Black Men United. His debut album, Brown Sugar (1995), was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and received widespread acclaim from music critics, who have credited the album with ushering in the neo-soul movement. It featured the title track, the Smokey Robinson cover "Cruisin", and "Lady", which peaked within the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100.D'Angelo then collaborated with artists such as Angie Stone, Erykah Badu, and Lauryn Hill, with whom he performed on the 1998 song "Nothing Even Matters" from her album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. His next album, Voodoo (2000), debuted at number 1 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and received widespread critical acclaim. It was also certified platinum by RIAA. Its third single "Untitled (How Does It Feel)" was released alongside an impactful music video.&#160; The song earned him the Grammy Award for Best Male R&#38;B Vocal Performance, while the album itself won Best R&#38;B Album. Voodoo was listed as 28th on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.Afterwards, D'Angelo became increasingly uncomfortable with his growing status as a sex symbol. He then had numerous personal struggles, including depression, drug addiction and alcoholism, which resulted in limited musical output for several years. After over a decade spent mostly out of the public eye, he released his third and final album, Black Messiah (2014). The album debuted in the top five of the U.S. Billboard 200 and topped the year-end Pazz &#38; Jop critics' poll by The Village Voice. It won Best R&#38;B Album at the 58th Grammy Awards, while the single "Really Love" won Best R&#38;B Song and was nominated for Record of the Year. He also contributed the song "Unshaken" to the 2018 video game Red Dead Redemption 2. During the production of a fourth album, he died in 2025 of pancreatic cancer. &#160; D'Angelo bio courtesy of Wikipedia &#160; tickets previously purchased will be honored for this new date]]></description>
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                                <title>Sludge Inc.</title>
                                <eventupdate>4 days ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://ashevillemusichall.com/event/sludge-inc/the-one-stop/</link>
                                <pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:42:02 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[oin Sci-Fi Clown Punk band Sludge Incorporated thru a day in the life of a citizemployee of Sludge City, a nearby corporate apocalyptic dystopia. Thru heavy, groovy music, outrages stage antics, crude props and intricate world-building Sludge lore, Sludge Inc brings the audience into the world of excess, distraction and existential dread! For fans of Primus, GWAR, Angine de Poitrine, and more.]]></description>
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                                <title>Domocile Night 1</title>
                                <eventupdate>5 days ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://ashevillemusichall.com/event/domocile-night-1/the-one-stop/</link>
                                <pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[Domocile (Domo) is a high-energy jamtronic quartet, hailing from Wilmington, NC (Chase Farnitano - Guitar/Ableton, Wolf Lampke - Keys, Brandon Bales - Bass, Will Walter - Drums). Inspired by acts such as STS9, Papadosio, and The New Deal, Domo fuses live-house, DnB, jam and funk to create an epic dance party.&#160; Known for their mesmerizing live performances, Domo has supported high-octane jam acts such as Papadosio, Big Something, Spafford, Octave Cat and Jimkata, and played late-night sets at festivals including Shakori Hills, Casual Campout and Mantrabash.&#160; In fall 2026, Domo released their debut studio album, &#8220;To The Moon&#8221; (link below). Mastered by Anthony Thogmartin (of Papadosio), &#8216;To The Moon&#8217; blends dance classics with DnB bangers, showcasing the band&#8217;s unique sound and diverse influences.]]></description>
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                                <title>Domocile Night 2</title>
                                <eventupdate>5 days ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://ashevillemusichall.com/event/domocile-night-2/the-one-stop/</link>
                                <pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[Domocile (Domo) is a high-energy jamtronic quartet, hailing from Wilmington, NC (Chase Farnitano - Guitar/Ableton, Wolf Lampke - Keys, Brandon Bales - Bass, Will Walter - Drums). Inspired by acts such as STS9, Papadosio, and The New Deal, Domo fuses live-house, DnB, jam and funk to create an epic dance party.&#160; Known for their mesmerizing live performances, Domo has supported high-octane jam acts such as Papadosio, Big Something, Spafford, Octave Cat and Jimkata, and played late-night sets at festivals including Shakori Hills, Casual Campout and Mantrabash.&#160; In fall 2026, Domo released their debut studio album, &#8220;To The Moon&#8221; (link below). Mastered by Anthony Thogmartin (of Papadosio), &#8216;To The Moon&#8217; blends dance classics with DnB bangers, showcasing the band&#8217;s unique sound and diverse influences.]]></description>
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                                <title>Taylor Scott Band</title>
                                <eventupdate>6 days ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://ashevillemusichall.com/event/taylor-scott-band/the-one-stop/</link>
                                <pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:17:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[For Taylor Scott, nothing is black and white. He operates in the grey areas between genres, creating his own colorful hybrid of musical styles. Taylor Scott Band is a Denver-based force delivering a dynamic blend of funk, blues, soul, and greasy rock &#38; roll that they&#8217;ve dubbed "Mountain Funk." Their groove-driven sound is fueled by commanding vocals, funky bass lines, and fiery guitar and keyboard improvisations layered over heavy drum grooves and world music-inspired percussion. Taylor Scott has toured all over the U.S., Canada and Europe with trance-blues legend Otis Taylor, recorded with the likes of Warren Haynes and Henry Garza (Los Lonely Boys), performed on stage with artists like Los Lobos, Leftover Salmon, Sam Bush, &#38; Andy Frasco as well as opened for acts like Steve Miller Band, Buddy Guy, Kenny Wayne Shepard, Dave Alvin &#38; Jimmie Dale Gilmore. The band&#8217;s latest EP &#8220;Sorry, Kids&#8221; showcases their evolving sound following their previous album, &#8220;The Hang,&#8221; produced by Grammy-winning Steve Berlin (Los Lobos). More than just a performance, their high-energy live shows ignite the dance floor and bring people together, fostering a sense of community and joy.]]></description>
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                                <title>DJ Boomtown &amp; Friends</title>
                                <eventupdate>9 days ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://ashevillemusichall.com/event/dj-boomtown-friends/the-one-stop/</link>
                                <pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[DJ Boomtown &#38; Friends brings together Snarky Puppy members Chris Bullock and Justin Stanton alongside drummer Chaisaray Schenck for a night of left-of-center sounds, deep grooves, and musical exploration.Drawing from an eclectic mix of hip-hop, beat music, funk, soul, jazz, electronic music, Brazilian grooves, and sounds from around the world, DJ Boomtown connects music across genres and generations with a musician's ear and a deep love of unexpected discoveries.For this special performance at The One Stop, Bullock's DJ selections will meet Stanton's synthesizers and Schenck's live drums, creating a spontaneous, groove-driven experience that blurs the lines between DJ set and live performance.Bullock and Stanton are longtime members of the five-time Grammy Award-winning collective Snarky Puppy, bringing their shared musical chemistry into a more intimate, experimental setting.]]></description>
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                                <title>Photon</title>
                                <eventupdate>11 days ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://ashevillemusichall.com/event/photon/the-one-stop/</link>
                                <pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 02:07:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[What started as a passion project dedicated to the late and great Stephen Hawking quickly evolved into a serious deep dive into the interconnectedness of live electronica, jazz and house music. Founded by keyboardist Jimmy Dunstan (YAMN, DAMN RIGHT, Spontaneous Underground), the life and death of the renowned physicist would become the inspiration for an honest, playful, scientific and&#160;philosophical&#160;outlook directly applied to improvisational dance music. Recurrent theme songs and adventures lived out in dreams transitioned from mind to paper to recorded tracks. Conceptually, a focus on the duality of light being both a particle and a wave depending on its external environment, and the quantum idea that all possibilities exist at the same time,&#160;stand at the forefront of Photon's audible intentions. It's all about where you want to focus the waveform. Where do you want it to collapse?&#160; &#160; The initial years of exploration, the band's membership quickly took form by recruiting esteemed drummer Neal Evans (Dopapod, Elephant&#160;Wrecking Ball) and bassist Dan Africano (Thievery Corporation, Ghost Light, John Brown's Body), and together the best friends have brought the Photon sonic ethos to numerous clubs, radio shows and festivals.&#160; &#160; The&#160;band began releasing some of their signature tracks on the Denver-based indie record label Color Red Music in 2021 and 2022. While they have carved out their own signature&#160;sound along the way, influences&#160;such as The New Deal, Medeski Martin &#38; Wood and Tycho all come together as foundational touchpoints that guide their mission. &#160; As the aforementioned original compositions were added&#160;to the live performance rotation, as did the band's personnel on stage.&#160;Guitarists such as Tim Palmieri (Lotus), E. Shawn Quaisanni, Lucas Parker, Sasha Brown (Sister Sparrow), Caton Sollenberger (The Jauntee), Craig Broadhead (Turquaz), and Tim Wendel are rotating mainstays when the band takes the form of a quartet, and a myriad of bass assassins&#160;such as Felix Pastorius (Yes, Jaco&#8217;s son), Chuck Jones (Dopapod), Kirwan Brown (Many Colors) and Chris Duffy (The Magic Beans) can be found handling the low end interchangeably.&#160;]]></description>
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                                <title>Bird and Byron</title>
                                <eventupdate>20 days ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://ashevillemusichall.com/event/bird-and-byron/asheville-music-hall-live-music/</link>
                                <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[Bird and Byron - rock &#38; soul duo - are based out of Nashville, TN. The duo have gained viral success from their "One Take Tuesday" weekly series reaching millions of viewers; translating into loyal followers worldwide. The raw video posts are of the duo performing clips of original songs or covers in their own styling. Since the inception of the video series, Bird and Byron have garnered attention and reposts from the likes of James Taylor, Willow Smith, Coldplay, Noah Kahan, Mt. Joy, Brittany Broski, and many others. The momentum created by the "One Take Tuesday" series permitted Bird and Byron to record their debut EP at the Bomb Shelter Nashville. With the support of esteemed producer Andrija Tokic &#8216;producer of the Alabama Shakes debut record&#8217; the group created an authentic first project that sealed them as an important part of the new rock and soul genre. Bird and Byron&#8217;s first EP released on October 15, 2021 - followed by festival appearance, sold out shows and growing radio support. Debut EP &#8220;Year After Year&#8221;, produced by Andrija Tokic: https://open.spotify.com/album/1OZBKgrUw4i307oL7cZScZ?si=j7lPFZ8rSGCkX4DIn08RAA Their authentic writing style stands out w/ Bird&#8217;s powerful melodic vocals to Byron&#8217;s electrifying blues soul guitar. Since moving to Nashville in May 2022, they have quickly assimilated into Music City and are creating valuable connections within the music industry. The duo are currently collaborating with notable Nashville producers, Je Trott (Grammy-nominated for work with Sheryl Crow) and Andrew Petro. The duo (w/ full band) have recently performed to packed audiences on a multi-city tour, including stops in Austin, Carolinas, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Nashville, NYC and Mississippi. They released their second EP in early 2023 - which has pushed their Spotify streams to over 7,000,000+ and 220,000+ monthly listeners. The EP release also earned them a global licensing deal to all Abercrombie and Fitch storefronts. Top listener cities: Chicago, Denver, London, Los Angeles and NYC. Top listener countries: Australia, Canada, Germany, United Kingdom and USA.]]></description>
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                                <title>Holiday Craft Bazaar</title>
                                <eventupdate>21 days ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://ashevillemusichall.com/event/holiday-craft-bazaar/asheville-music-hall-the-one-stop-two-floor-events/asheville-north-carolina/</link>
                                <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:51:08 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[11th Annual Holiday Craft Bazaar Live Music 26+ Vendors Kids Area Bloody Mary Bar Free &#38; Family Friendly]]></description>
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                                <title>David Bryan and Friends ft. The Paper Crowns and The Sugar Mag String Quartet</title>
                                <eventupdate>22 days ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://ashevillemusichall.com/event/david-bryan-and-friends-ft-the-paper-crowns-and-the-sugar-mag-string-quartet/the-one-stop/</link>
                                <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[David Bryan's contributions to the Grateful Dead community over 26 years in NYC were diverse and unique. He wrote a masters thesis at Union Theological Seminary on "Grateful Dead Theology" which passed with distinction and portions of which have been published; he composed three string quartet settings of Dead tunes; and he founded "The Terrapin Chamber Ensemble," with which he mounted three historic concerts in landmarked sacred spaces including an actual subterranean Gothic crypt. He has been supported on stage by many high profile Dead cover musicians, most notably Kenny Brooks, David Gans, Scott Guberman, Zach Nugent, and Skip Vangelas. He was even featured on the Grateful Dead website on two different occasions for his submissions to the Grateful Dead Covers Project, and his work has been hailed as "The Best Kept Secret In Deadhead Land."&#160;]]></description>
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                                <title>Sungazer with Button Masher</title>
                                <eventupdate>22 days ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://ashevillemusichall.com/event/sungazer-with-button-masher/asheville-music-hall-live-music/</link>
                                <pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[Sungazer is a modern progressive jazz fusion band led by bassist Adam Neely and drummer Shawn Crowder. Originally formed in Brooklyn NY, Sungazer has brought their dynamic live mixture of jazz, progressive metal and electronic music to audiences across the world. Touring members have included saxophonist Jared Yee, guitarists Joshua de la Victoria and Shubh Saran, and keyboardists Button Masher, Pier Luigi Salami and Christian Li. Since their first EP release in 2014, Sungazer has carried the "inner mounting flame" of past fusion greats, while forging their own distinctive sound for the 21st century. On September 27 they released their sophomore album Against the Fall of Night featuring guest guitarist Mark Lettieri and Plini. &#160; &#160; Button Masher Bio &#160; Jake Silverman, also known as Button Masher, is a GRAMMY-winning arranger, electronic musician, composer and educator. In 2018, Silverman began to experiment with combining Jazz Fusion with chiptune. Since that time, Silverman&#8217;s genre bending music has garnered popularity with jazz lovers and video games fans from all over the world. He received the 2021 GRAMMY Award for Best Arrangement: Instrumental or A Cappella for his and Charlie Rosen&#8217;s arrangement of &#8220;Meta Knight&#8217;s Revenge&#8221; as recorded by the 8-Bit Big Band. In 2024 he was nominated for a second GRAMMY for his work with Charlie Rosen on their arrangement of &#8220;The Last Surprise&#8221; in the category of Best Arrangement: Instruments and Vocals. Button Masher can be heard with notable artists such as Phoenix, The 8-Bit Big Band, Evan Marien, Adam Neely, Sungazer, Andrew Huang, Dj Cutman, and many more. buttonmashermusic.com &#160;]]></description>
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                                <title>Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country: Down One Horse (Unplugged &amp; Acoustic) w/s/g Aron Magner (Disco Biscuits)</title>
                                <eventupdate>22 days ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://ashevillemusichall.com/event/daniel-donatos-cosmic-country-down-one-horse-unplugged-acoustic-w-s-g-aron-magner-disco-biscuits/asheville-music-hall-live-music/</link>
                                <pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[There are a lot of musical influences and sources that Daniel Donato has drawn on during his career and that inform his latest album, Horizon (Retrace Music), his second all-original album. But within those, Donato has carved out a unique and individualized spot for himself, one that speaks to the deep American music heritage that inspires him &#8212; and that he&#8217;s pushing towards the future with inspired, intentional vigor. &#160; He calls it Cosmic Country, a moniker that&#8217;s both self-descriptive and a statement of purpose. It&#8217;s an organic rock band aesthetic with plenty of roadhouse twang; a showcase for Donato&#8217;s instrumental virtuosity and facility for melodically infectious songcraft. Bridging Nashville and the Great West, Kentucky and mid-60s northern California, tie-dye and plaid, it&#8217;s a world of his own, and a wide world of musical adventure at that. &#160; While growing up in Nashville his his father, who turned his young son on to music of all genres, suggested the fledgling and industriously minded (even at just 14) artist start busking in Nashville&#8217;s lower Broadway area and outside concerts, for eight hours at a time on the weekends. One night, the two happened by Robert&#8217;s Western World where legendary honky-tonk local mainstay the Don Kelly Band were performing. Donato eventually became a member of the band, playing four hours a night at Robert&#8217;s (464 shows in total). &#160; Horizons is the follow up to 2023&#8217;s Reflector, which received critical acclaim from a wide range of press, including No Depression, Glide Magazine, Magnet Magazine, and more. Donato the subject of features in Rolling Stone, UPROXX, Garden &#38; Gun and Relix. Daniel Donato&#8217;s Cosmic Country made their network television debut on CBS Saturday Morning and appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert&#8217;s #LateShowMeMusic online series. The whole package of player, singer, writer and band leader was in place. Three albums in, Daniel Donato&#8217;s Cosmic Country, featuring Nathan &#8220;Sugarlegg&#8221; Aronowitz (keyboards/guitars/vocals), Will &#8220;Mustang&#8221; McGee (bass/vocals) and Will &#8220;Bronco&#8221; Clark (drums, percussion/vocals) are selling out venues throughout the country and bringing their brand of Cosmic Country to an ever growing, passionate fanbase]]></description>
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                                <title>Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country: Down One Horse (Unplugged &amp; Acoustic) w/s/g Jeff Sipe (ARU)</title>
                                <eventupdate>22 days ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://ashevillemusichall.com/event/daniel-donatos-cosmic-country-down-one-horse-unplugged-acoustic-w-s-g-jeff-sipe-aru/asheville-music-hall-live-music/</link>
                                <pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[There are a lot of musical influences and sources that Daniel Donato has drawn on during his career and that inform his latest album, Horizon (Retrace Music), his second all-original album. But within those, Donato has carved out a unique and individualized spot for himself, one that speaks to the deep American music heritage that inspires him &#8212; and that he&#8217;s pushing towards the future with inspired, intentional vigor. He calls it Cosmic Country, a moniker that&#8217;s both self-descriptive and a statement of purpose. It&#8217;s an organic rock band aesthetic with plenty of roadhouse twang; a showcase for Donato&#8217;s instrumental virtuosity and facility for melodically infectious songcraft. Bridging Nashville and the Great West, Kentucky and mid-60s northern California, tie-dye and plaid, it&#8217;s a world of his own, and a wide world of musical adventure at that. While growing up in Nashville his his father, who turned his young son on to music of all genres, suggested the fledgling and industriously minded (even at just 14) artist start busking in Nashville&#8217;s lower Broadway area and outside concerts, for eight hours at a time on the weekends. One night, the two happened by Robert&#8217;s Western World where legendary honky-tonk local mainstay the Don Kelly Band were performing. Donato eventually became a member of the band, playing four hours a night at Robert&#8217;s (464 shows in total). Horizons is the follow up to 2023&#8217;s Reflector, which received critical acclaim from a wide range of press, including No Depression, Glide Magazine, Magnet Magazine, and more. Donato the subject of features in Rolling Stone, UPROXX, Garden &#38; Gun and Relix. Daniel Donato&#8217;s Cosmic Country made their network television debut on CBS Saturday Morning and appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert&#8217;s #LateShowMeMusic online series. The whole package of player, singer, writer and band leader was in place. Three albums in, Daniel Donato&#8217;s Cosmic Country, featuring Nathan &#8220;Sugarlegg&#8221; Aronowitz (keyboards/guitars/vocals), Will &#8220;Mustang&#8221; McGee (bass/vocals) and Will &#8220;Bronco&#8221; Clark (drums, percussion/vocals) are selling out venues throughout the country and bringing their brand of Cosmic Country to an ever growing, passionate fanbase]]></description>
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                                <title>Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country: Down One Horse (Unplugged &amp; Acoustic) w/s/g Kyser George (Shadowgrass)</title>
                                <eventupdate>22 days ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://ashevillemusichall.com/event/daniel-donatos-cosmic-country-down-one-horse-unplugged-acoustic-w-s-g-kyser-george-shadowgrass/asheville-music-hall-live-music/</link>
                                <pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[There are a lot of musical influences and sources that Daniel Donato has drawn on during his career and that inform his latest album, Horizon (Retrace Music), his second all-original album. But within those, Donato has carved out a unique and individualized spot for himself, one that speaks to the deep American music heritage that inspires him &#8212; and that he&#8217;s pushing towards the future with inspired, intentional vigor. He calls it Cosmic Country, a moniker that&#8217;s both self-descriptive and a statement of purpose. It&#8217;s an organic rock band aesthetic with plenty of roadhouse twang; a showcase for Donato&#8217;s instrumental virtuosity and facility for melodically infectious songcraft. Bridging Nashville and the Great West, Kentucky and mid-60s northern California, tie-dye and plaid, it&#8217;s a world of his own, and a wide world of musical adventure at that. While growing up in Nashville his his father, who turned his young son on to music of all genres, suggested the fledgling and industriously minded (even at just 14) artist start busking in Nashville&#8217;s lower Broadway area and outside concerts, for eight hours at a time on the weekends. One night, the two happened by Robert&#8217;s Western World where legendary honky-tonk local mainstay the Don Kelly Band were performing. Donato eventually became a member of the band, playing four hours a night at Robert&#8217;s (464 shows in total). Horizons is the follow up to 2023&#8217;s Reflector, which received critical acclaim from a wide range of press, including No Depression, Glide Magazine, Magnet Magazine, and more. Donato the subject of features in Rolling Stone, UPROXX, Garden &#38; Gun and Relix. Daniel Donato&#8217;s Cosmic Country made their network television debut on CBS Saturday Morning and appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert&#8217;s #LateShowMeMusic online series. The whole package of player, singer, writer and band leader was in place. Three albums in, Daniel Donato&#8217;s Cosmic Country, featuring Nathan &#8220;Sugarlegg&#8221; Aronowitz (keyboards/guitars/vocals), Will &#8220;Mustang&#8221; McGee (bass/vocals) and Will &#8220;Bronco&#8221; Clark (drums, percussion/vocals) are selling out venues throughout the country and bringing their brand of Cosmic Country to an ever growing, passionate fanbase]]></description>
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                                <title>Cosmic Charlie</title>
                                <eventupdate>1 month ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://ashevillemusichall.com/event/cosmic-charlie-2/asheville-music-hall-live-music/</link>
                                <pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:18:07 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[LATE NIGHT DEAD!&#160; Join us for 2 sets of High energy Grateful Dead - late night after the Gillian Welch/David Rawlings "Reckoning" shows. Each night will have different theme: Fri Oct 23 - Europe '72! Cosmic Charlie will play the entire triple album live!&#160; &#160; Sat Oct 24 - All Request Night - Setlist will be made up entirely of song requests submitted on the FB event page (or hollered out in person, at the show!).&#160; &#160; -------------------------- "Cosmic Charlie really is a great band - these guys do this music the way it should be done: having the conversation in their own voices.&#8221;&#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; -David Gans, Grateful Dead Hour&#160;Cosmic Charlie was born in the musical Mecca of Athens, Georgia. From its summer 1999 inception, the band swiftly cemented its reputation as a band that puts a unique and personal twist on the Grateful Dead catalogue. Cosmic Charlie is a Dead cover band for folks that are ambivalent about Dead cover bands.&#160;Rather than mimicking the Dead exactly, Cosmic Charlie chooses to tap into the Dead&#8217;s energy and style as a foundation on which to build. The result is healthy balance of creativity and tradition, where both the band and its audience are taken to that familiar edge with the sense that, music is actually being MADE here tonight.&#160;Moving and shaking even the most skeptical of Deadheads, Cosmic Charlie storms into a town and plays with an energy that eludes other bands, an energy that sometimes eluded the Dead themselves. Those precious moments during Dead jams when the synchronicity is there and all is right with the world -&#160; these are the moments that Cosmic Charlie relishes and feverishly welcomes with open arms. Clearly, Cosmic Charlie&#8217;s audiences are also eager to partake in these moments, and together with the band, they have indulged in many memorable evenings.&#160;Most nights, Cosmic Charlie walks onstage without a setlist, not even knowing what the first song will be. Any Dead tune can rear its head at any moment, and fan requests are always welcome. &#8220;INSPIRATION, MOVE ME BRIGHTLY" is Cosmic Charlie&#8217;s mantra, allowing the music to truly play the band.]]></description>
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                                <title>Cosmic Charlie</title>
                                <eventupdate>1 month ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://ashevillemusichall.com/event/cosmic-charlie/asheville-music-hall-live-music/</link>
                                <pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:07:41 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[LATE NIGHT DEAD!&#160; Join us for 2 sets of High energy Grateful Dead - late night after the Gillian Welch/David Rawlings "Reckoning" shows. Each night will have different theme: Fri Oct 23 - Europe '72! Cosmic Charlie will play the entire triple album live!&#160; &#160; Sat Oct 24 - All Request Night - Setlist will be made up entirely of song requests submitted on the FB event page (or hollered out in person, at the show!).&#160; &#160; -------------------------- "Cosmic Charlie really is a great band - these guys do this music the way it should be done: having the conversation in their own voices.&#8221;&#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; -David Gans, Grateful Dead Hour&#160;Cosmic Charlie was born in the musical Mecca of Athens, Georgia. From its summer 1999 inception, the band swiftly cemented its reputation as a band that puts a unique and personal twist on the Grateful Dead catalogue. Cosmic Charlie is a Dead cover band for folks that are ambivalent about Dead cover bands.&#160;Rather than mimicking the Dead exactly, Cosmic Charlie chooses to tap into the Dead&#8217;s energy and style as a foundation on which to build. The result is healthy balance of creativity and tradition, where both the band and its audience are taken to that familiar edge with the sense that, music is actually being MADE here tonight.&#160;Moving and shaking even the most skeptical of Deadheads, Cosmic Charlie storms into a town and plays with an energy that eludes other bands, an energy that sometimes eluded the Dead themselves. Those precious moments during Dead jams when the synchronicity is there and all is right with the world -&#160; these are the moments that Cosmic Charlie relishes and feverishly welcomes with open arms. Clearly, Cosmic Charlie&#8217;s audiences are also eager to partake in these moments, and together with the band, they have indulged in many memorable evenings.&#160;Most nights, Cosmic Charlie walks onstage without a setlist, not even knowing what the first song will be. Any Dead tune can rear its head at any moment, and fan requests are always welcome. &#8220;INSPIRATION, MOVE ME BRIGHTLY" is Cosmic Charlie&#8217;s mantra, allowing the music to truly play the band.]]></description>
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                                <title>Gordon Sterling and The People</title>
                                <eventupdate>1 month ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://ashevillemusichall.com/event/gordon-sterling-and-the-people-3/the-one-stop/</link>
                                <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:37:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[Gordon Sterling and The People Second studio album "One Crow Shy of a Murder" available on all streaming platforms!&#160; Gordon Sterling and The People is a Soul/Funk, Blues/Rock band from Washington, DC. They draw inspiration from 60&#8217;s and 70&#8217;s soul, funk, blues and rock&#8212;putting their own spin on classic sounds for a powerful musical experience. Gordon Sterling&#8217;s soulful voice, introspective lyrics, the band&#8217;s tight grooves, and improvisational jams captivate audiences and move their heart and soul. If you like artists such as Gary Clark Junior, Michael Kiwanuka, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Lettuce, and Galactic, then you don&#8217;t want to miss Gordon Sterling and The People!]]></description>
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                                <title>MerylJane</title>
                                <eventupdate>1 month ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://ashevillemusichall.com/event/meryljane/the-one-stop/</link>
                                <pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:26:58 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[MerylJane is a catchy and original indie folk singer-songwriter. Her music genre spans from acoustic indie singer-songwriter, indie-folk, and some indie-pop.&#160; MerylJane is an up-and-coming musician and local nurse who published her 10 song album&#160;The Confluence&#160;this May, in addition to her debut EP;&#160;Ephemeral.&#160;She has worked alongside award winning director Daniel Tedesco to produce two cinematic music videos and&#160;won The People's Choice Award at Music Video Asheville for her video&#160;Landscapes.&#160; Assets link: EPK:&#160;https://meryljane.com/&#160;(This includes live videos and images to use as well!)&#160; &#160; LinkTree to streaming:&#160;https://linktr.ee/meryljane]]></description>
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                                <title>Certainly So</title>
                                <eventupdate>1 month ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://ashevillemusichall.com/event/certainly-so/the-one-stop/</link>
                                <pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[Hailing from Birmingham, AL, childhood friends Tanner Gray and Colby Wilson have beenwriting music together for over ten years. The pair have drawn inspiration from different genresand eras - The Beatles, The Beach Boys, The Grateful Dead, Vampire Weekend, and JohnMayer to name a few. The music that comes from Gray and Wilson has always boasted bloodharmonies as well as thoughtful, invoking lyrics.Post high school, Gray and Wilson took different paths. Gray attended Mississippi StateUniversity; Wilson stayed in Birmingham. While at MSU, Gray became acquainted with ChasePorter (bass) and Zach Corder (drums). Porter, Corder, and Gray would form and play inmultiple groups during their time in Starkville, MS. Wilson, all the while, was writing music of hisown with his group Smoking With the Bandit. After graduating in 2015, Porter made his way toNashville to begin a career in Marketing. A year later, Gray and Corder made theirpost-graduate home in the panhandle of Florida, where they eventually formed The Graytones.In the Spring of 2019, Gray and Wilson were reunited when Gray moved back to Birmingham inpursuit of a new job. Corder headed to Music City, catching up with Porter. Gray and Wilsonpicked up right where they left off in Alabama, and they soon felt a new project starting to takeform.As the duo recorded acoustic demos, they reached out to their Mississippi-born rhythm section.The demos were shared north to Nashville, and once Porter and Corder heard what Gray andWilson were doing, they were all in. In September of 2019, Certainly So was formed. Severalmonths later, in January 2020, the group was introduced to producer/engineer Toby Hulbert.Hulbert had spent the last 8 years at Abbey Road in his hometown of London, England, andwas currently in Nashville working alongside hitmaker Dave Cobb. Upon hearing the &#8216;CertainlySo&#8217; demos, he felt a similar sentiment as Porter and Corder did- he must be involved. Hulbertjoined the team as producer. Certainly So and Hulbert gained access to East Avalon RecordingStudio in Muscle Shoals through RCA&#8217;s Colin Lott during April 2020. Over the next two months,Hulbert and Lott teamed up to produce and engineer four weekend sessions, recording whatwould be the band&#8217;s debut album Future Self Only Dreams.]]></description>
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                                <title>The Steppers</title>
                                <eventupdate>1 month ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://ashevillemusichall.com/event/the-steppers-3/the-one-stop/</link>
                                <pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 21:21:24 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[The Steppers are a fast-picking, hard-driving, mind-bending psychedelic string-band out of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, blending bluegrass roots with the freewheeling energy of improvisational rock, funk, and folk. With Jake Tobey on guitar and vocals, Theran Lantz on mandolin and vocals, and Lawson Popejoy on bass and vocals, the band has built a sound that gleefully ignores genre lines while honoring the traditions that inspired them. Their music stretches from tender to ferocious, weaving sharp songwriting with adventurous, shape-shifting musicianship that refuses to sit still.]]></description>
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                                <title>Shakedown Sunday&#8217;s</title>
                                <eventupdate>1 month ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://ashevillemusichall.com/event/shakedown-sundays-58/the-one-stop/</link>
                                <pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 23:39:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[House band set, followed by an open jam.]]></description>
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                                <title>Larry Keel &amp; Jon Stickley</title>
                                <eventupdate>1 month ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://ashevillemusichall.com/event/larry-keel-jon-stickley/asheville-music-hall-live-music/</link>
                                <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[The Larry Keel &#38; Jon Stickley Duo features two of the finest flatpicking guitarists of this generation. Both share a lifelong love of acoustic bluegrass guitar music made famous by influential duets Doc and Merle Watson, and Tony Rice and Norman Blake. Keel, Stickley, and other modern flatpickers like Billy Strings grew up studying these legends. These masters were role models who provided inspiration to both Larry and Jon to pursue careers as professional guitar players. Each has gone on to pioneer his own distinct interpretation of the bluegrass artform, as well as fusing genres from roots, jazz, prog, and beyond. Now, Keel and Stickley have themselves become new masters of acoustic guitar. With this act, the two celebrate the pure joy of playing acoustic guitar music as a duo, effortlessly complementing each other&#8217;s rhythm and lead playing while never losing their own individual personality. Their sophisticated and awe-inspiring performances suit an array of venues including festival stages, listening rooms, private functions, and nightclubs. At the core of the Keel/Stickley Duo is an intimate conversation between two guitars and voices, done with superior skill and taste, with more than a hint of explosive late-night-jam vibe. Stream or buy the new Larry Keel &#38; Jon Stickley EP on your favorite platform now!]]></description>
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                                <title>Seven Teller</title>
                                <eventupdate>1 month ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://ashevillemusichall.com/event/seven-teller-7/the-one-stop/</link>
                                <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:32:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[Seven Teller is the art-rock brainchild of Baltimore musician and songwriter Sam Cochran, who started the project in 2020. A blend of post-punk, dance, and psych-rock music nourishes the band&#8217;s unique, immersive sound. During live performances, the group improvises between songs by adding psychedelic textures on top of fun, upbeat rhythms. Their devoted fanbase, called &#8220;Teller Family,&#8221; travels hours to concerts, so the band tries to make each night feel more spontaneous and special than the last. There are moments too when the whole room becomes connected to the music and it feels like there is no band or audience. Moments like these are what the band strives for. Seven Teller&#8217;s new record &#8216;Jester&#8217; just came out last summer and they are set to release new music in summer 2025.]]></description>
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                                <title>SunSquabi</title>
                                <eventupdate>1 month ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://ashevillemusichall.com/event/sunsquabi/asheville-music-hall-live-music/</link>
                                <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[Music brings us to our feet literally, figuratively, and spiritually. It inspires us to rise up to the trials and tribulations of our daily lives and, on a larger scale, to the challenges of the world. Through an unspoken sonic communion between three distinct musical identities, SunSquabi&#8212;Kevin Donohue [guitar, keys, production], Josh Fairman [bass, synth], and George Horn [drums]&#8212;rouse us from inactivity and into action when we need the extra push through their signature live electronica sound. After racking up tens of millions of streams and delivering rapturous performances at legendary venues such as Red Rocks Amphitheatre, they continue to incite personal revolutions louder than ever with their recent releases Cloudburst EP [2024] and Grind EP [2024]. &#8220;The past few years have shown us how resilient people can be,&#8221; observes Kevin. &#8220;Our music reflects that journey&#8212;overcoming obstacles and finding light through it all. These EPs are a testament to staying grounded, connected, and hopeful.&#8221; SunSquabi has ignited the energy of listeners everywhere since 2015. They&#8217;ve unveiled a string of fan-favorite releases such as Odyssey [2016], Deluxe EP [2017], and Instinct [2019]. Praised by outlets like 303 Magazine, JamBase, and Live For Live Music, they&#8217;ve also earned acclaim from Westword, which proclaimed, &#8220;The record has electrifying moments,&#8221; and ThisSongIsSick, which raved, &#8220;SunSquabi never fails to bring the funk.&#8221; Along the way, they&#8217;ve sold out venues coast-to-coast, capturing one of their iconic Red Rocks gigs on SunSquabi (Live at Red Rocks). The trio has collaborated with String Cheese Incident, Late Night Radio, Lettuce, and GRiZ, among others. Much of their newest music has emerged from the synergy of marathon jam sessions, the energy of live gigs, and their ever-evolving creative chemistry. During the pandemic, SunSquabi deepened their bond as a band and stayed true to their core. Josh reflects, &#8220;We&#8217;ve always stayed authentic to ourselves and the music we feel in our hearts. That&#8217;s what keeps us going and what our fans connect with.&#8221; In 2025, SunSquabi&#8217;s mission remains clear: to uplift, inspire, and connect. As Kevin concludes, &#8220;If there&#8217;s one thing we hope to do, it&#8217;s to lift people&#8217;s spirits and remind them there&#8217;s always a way to rise up.&#8221;]]></description>
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                                <title>Dallas Wax</title>
                                <eventupdate>1 month ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://ashevillemusichall.com/event/dallas-wax/the-one-stop/</link>
                                <pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[Dallas Wax is a five-piece band based in New York City. The band borrows from the spaces of punk rock, psychedelia, and the blues while maintaining a unique delivery and raucous live performance. Dipped in acid and powered by driving guitar riffs and soulful vocals, Dallas Wax never fails to conjure an unforgettable experience for their audience]]></description>
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                                <title>The Band Memo</title>
                                <eventupdate>1 month ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://ashevillemusichall.com/event/the-band-memo/the-one-stop/</link>
                                <pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[The Band Memo burst onto the NYC music scene in 2025, quickly earning areputation for their electrifying live performances. Their sound nods to the spirit ofclassic rock, but with a perspective that feels fresh and original.The band&#8217;s recent self recorded and produced EP, Treading Water, marks asignificant step forward in their development as a studio band. The collection feelsboth timeless and distinctly of the moment, drawing from the sounds of the &#8217;60sand &#8217;70s while channeling the raw energy and immediacy of 2026.With an emphasis on improvisation at their live shows, The Band Memo pushesthemselves to provide an unforgettable and unique experience for their fans everytime they come out. Tight songwriting anchors soaring guitar fueled peaks and funkypsychedelic grooves as the band discovers musical moments in real time, feeding offthe energy of their fans.Having played support slots for the likes of The Heavy Heavy, Allen Stone, andMihali of Twiddle, and completing their first headline tour in the summer of 26', TheBand Memo has begun to entrench itself as a fast rising act in the Retro Rock/Jamspace.]]></description>
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                                <title>Grieves w/ Mouse Powell</title>
                                <eventupdate>2 months ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://ashevillemusichall.com/event/grieves-w-mouse-powell/asheville-music-hall-live-music/</link>
                                <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                                <title>Fungkshui</title>
                                <eventupdate>2 months ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://ashevillemusichall.com/event/fungkshui/the-one-stop/</link>
                                <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[Based in iconic Asbury Park, NJ, American Improvisational rock band FUNGKSHUI has developed an unbreakable chemistry showcasing their seamless grooves and segues. Combine that with mesmerizing hooks and mind shattering peaks, FUNGKSHUI is a band that is ready to guide any lover of live music into their next uncharted journey.&#160;On track for a prosperous 2026, FUNGKSHUI is excited to be recording their second studio album and plans to hit the road with a fresh perspective for the new year. The band has shared the stage with notable touring acts such as Pink Talking Fish, LaMP, Eggy, Octave Cat, Daniel Donato, Kick the Cat, Particle, Kung Fu, Pimps of Joytime and Consider the Source.]]></description>
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                                <title>Big Shrimp</title>
                                <eventupdate>2 months ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://ashevillemusichall.com/event/big-shrimp-2/the-one-stop/</link>
                                <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[Big Shrimp is a high-octane progressive improvised rock quartet formed in 2024 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, blending danceable funk, exploratory rock, and fearless improvisation into a sound that's as intricate as it is infectious. Built on hook-forward songwriting shared by all four members, Jared Sage Cowen (guitar/vocals), Max Perrotti (bass/vocals), Daniel Cohen (keys/vocals), and Henry Thomas (drums/vocals), the band has quickly earned national attention. Known for adventurous live performances that blur the line between tightly crafted compositions and spontaneous exploration, Big Shrimp has a fiercely loyal fanbase known as the Prawn Stars. With all four members contributing songs, vocals, and improvisational ideas, no two performances are alike. The chemistry that has become one of the band's defining characteristics and helped establish them as one of the fastest-rising independent acts in the modern jam scene. &#8220;...yielding some of the funkiest, most cathartic and most primal energy of the set. With catchy melodies, impressive solos, complex arrangements, and shifting tempos and moods, the band kept you on your toes and bobbing your head the entire show.&#8221; &#160;&#8212; NYSMusic That momentum exploded in 2026 with the band's 30+ date It's As Shrimple As That Tour, headlining rooms including the Aggie Theatre, Cervantes' Other Side, Buffalo Iron Works, Garcia's Chicago, Richmond Music Hall, Charleston Pour House, and dozens of additional markets nationwide. The tour culminated in the release of The Prawno Tapes, Vol. 4, a live album capturing the strongest improvisational moments from the run and featuring special guest Ryan Dempsey of Twiddle, who joined the band for several performances throughout the tour. "There's something about seeing a pack of feral 20-something-year-olds on a mission that calms any doubt about the future of music." &#8212; Josh Landes, WAMC Building on that momentum, Big Shrimp spent Summer 2026 following Phish throughout the Northeast with its "We've Got It Shrimple" after-party series. The run packed venues across the East Coast, sold out three performances, and introduced hundreds of new fans to the band's explosive late-night shows. On the studio front, Big Shrimp released its second studio single, "Alcaworkholic," in March 2026 as the latest preview of the band's forthcoming debut full-length album set for release in Fall 2026. The band's momentum continues this August with the launch of Camp Scampi, Big Shrimp's inaugural music, food, and arts festival in Addison, New York. Headlined by Big Shrimp and Spafford and featuring more than 30 artists across multiple stages, the independently produced festival reflects the community the band has built through relentless touring and an ever-growing national audience. Looking ahead, Big Shrimp has already announced a 30+ date Fall 2026 Tour, expanding into new markets including St. Louis, Milwaukee, Cleveland, and Charlotte while returning to fan-favorite cities across the Northeast and Midwest. The run also marks the band's third Colorado tour of 2026, reinforcing one of its fastest-growing regional fanbases as momentum continues to build toward the release of its debut studio album. With multiple live releases, sold-out after-parties, national touring, an independently produced destination festival, and a debut album on the horizon, Big Shrimp continues to establish itself as one of the most exciting new voices in progressive improvisational rock.]]></description>
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                                <title>Magoo w/ Suns of Stars</title>
                                <eventupdate>3 months ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://ashevillemusichall.com/event/magoo-w-suns-of-stars/asheville-music-hall-live-music/</link>
                                <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[Magoo is a progressive bluegrass quartet from Denver, Colorado, redefining the boundariesof modern bluegrass with fearless creativity and world-class musicianship. Known for theirdynamic live performances, the band delivers a powerful blend of intricate arrangements, tightthree-part harmonies, and extended improvisations that bring new life to the genre.Their debut album What a Life arrived in February 2026, capturing the group&#8217;s adventurousspirit and balance between heartfelt songwriting and soaring instrumental work. The recordhonors the roots of bluegrass while boldly exploring its modern evolution, featuring a guestappearance from bluegrass legend Sam Bush on fiddle and harmony vocals and mastering bytwo-time GRAMMY Award winner David Glasser at Airshow Mastering.Each member of Magoo brings a distinctive voice and musical strength to the project. DobroistDylan Flynn, winner of the 2024 RockyGrass Dobro Competition, adds soulful depth andmelodic warmth. Guitarist Erik Hill, runner-up in the RockyGrass Flatpicking Contest, drives theband&#8217;s rhythmic pulse with power and precision. Mandolinist Courtlyn Bills injects fiery solosand inventive arrangements, while bassist Denton Turner grounds the sound with groove,timing, and subtle dynamics. Together, they form a sound that is rich, cohesive, andunmistakably their own.Magoo&#8217;s recent achievements include first place at UllrGrass Band Competition and Clash ofthe Strings, second at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival Band Competition, and a sold-outheadlining show at the Bluebird Theater in Denver. Their festival appearances at WinterWonderGrass, Grand Lake Folk Festival, RapidGrass, and Huck Finn Jubilee have solidifiedtheir reputation as one of the most exciting new acts in the progressive bluegrass scene.With What a Life now out to the world, Magoo stands poised for a breakout year, bridging theheart of traditional bluegrass with the fearless innovation of a new generation.https:/www.facebook.com/magoothebandhttps:/www.instagram.com/magoothebandhttps:/youtube.com/@magoothebandhttps:/open.spotify.com/artist/5WekSJls7QTlBwgvrUvVDyhttps:/music.apple.com/us/artist/magoo/1703500618tiktok.com/@magoo.the.band]]></description>
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                                <title>Featherpocket Stringband</title>
                                <eventupdate>3 months ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://ashevillemusichall.com/event/featherpocket-stringband/the-one-stop/</link>
                                <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:24:25 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[Featherpocket Stringband combines the speed, instrumentation, and harmonies of bluegrass with the conventions of indie songwriting. Drawing influence from the Velvet Underground, Gram Parsons, and Susto, Featherpocket is turning bluegrass into alternative grass. In 2025, Featherpocket began collaboration with LA-Based punkgrass outfit Watertower to make a full length record, with 3 singles released so far and more in the way. &#160; Featherpocket Stringband has performed at the Carrborro Bluegrass Festival, Hopscotch, Artsplosure Raleigh, Charlotte SHOUT! and has shared the stage with Lillie Mae, Watertowert, Susto, Larry Keel, Boy Named Banjo, Sarah Shook and the Disarmers, David Childers, Kendall Street Co and many more. &#160; Their 2025 release Cowboy Hat was named Charlotte's best single of 2025 by the Queen City Nerve. David Childers (NC Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductee) called their debut record the "Best thing I heard all year by someone who ain't dead" &#160;]]></description>
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                                <title>Weird Phishes</title>
                                <eventupdate>3 months ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://ashevillemusichall.com/event/weird-phishes/the-one-stop/</link>
                                <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[Weird Phishes is exactly what it sounds like - the iconic melancholy rock songs of Radiohead completely reborn as danceable, crunchy jams. With full-album performances, unexpected mashups, and gluey funk-driven improvisation, their jam-heavy take on alt-rock classics has sparked an unexpected energy in audiences across the northeast. Cleverly avoiding the "tribute" trope, Weird Phishes continues to push the envelope of what a mashup band can be, delivering performances that need to be experienced in order to believe. A quick glance at the band&#8217;s social media gives a glimpse into why this unlikely mashup proves worthwhile. &#8220;Bought tickets on a whim because I love both bands, had wanted to check out the club, and thought it would be amusing. I was not expecting such incredible musicianship and thought that had gone into their set...it was one of the best shows I&#8217;ve seen in years.&#8221; Said one user. &#8220;Clean, creative mashups of a favorite album and great Phish selections. Great energy.&#8221; says another. &#8220;Impossibly excellent show.&#8221; In July 2019, Weird Phishes solidified their place in the New England jam community, playing back-to-back afterparties after Phish&#8217;s performances at Fenway Park. With a growing fanbase and an ever-changing setlist, the band continued their breakout year with a fall run to the midwest. In a weird bout of poetic justice, Weird Phishes was the last band to play at northeast jam-staple venue Nectar's before the coronavirus pandemic of 2020. When live music came back in 2021, Weird Phishes returned with a force. The band made its triumphant return with a headlining performance at the inaugural Safe and Soundz festival, and took a victory lap with appearances across the northeast at Circus of Life Festival and a sold-out performance to christen Boston's newest venue, Aeronaut Cannery.]]></description>
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                                <title>Karina Rykman</title>
                                <eventupdate>3 months ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://ashevillemusichall.com/event/karina-rykman/asheville-music-hall-live-music/</link>
                                <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[Karina Rykman plays bass, sings, jumps around, and laughs a lot. In doing so, she has garnered rare attention and avid listenership. Straddling the worlds of jam rock and indie pop drenched in psychedelia, Karina&#8217;s effervescent presence comes to life in musical form. Born &#38; raised in New York City, Karina Rykman&#8217;s musical path began in her early teens playing in bands whenever she could while attending a veritable ton of live music as a fan. By the end of her senior year at NYU, Rykman&#8217;s virtuoso talent &#38; infectious spirit saw her invited to join pianist Marco Benevento&#8217;s band (as recommended by Ween bassist Dave Dreiwitz), with whom she&#8217;s performed countless shows including dates with Vulfpeck, Dispatch, The Claypool Lennon Delirium, &#38; many more. Rykman soon formed her own namesake band, accompanied by Adam November (guitar, loopers, effects) and Chris Corsico (drums). She quickly earned a reputation as an unmissable live act - a bombastic exposition that floats freely between dreamy indie pop and thick, distorted rock -&#160; with &#8220;fun&#8221; as its guiding light. Tearing up sold out headline performances to ravenous fans, show-stealing festival performances (including Bonnaroo, Peach Music Festival, and Sweetwater 420 Fest), opening for Khruangbin, My Morning Jacket, the Tedeschi Trucks Band (+ many more), plus recent appearances in the house band on NBC&#8217;s Late Night with Seth Meyers, Karina stays busy. Rykman released her debut album, JOYRIDE via AWAL in August 2023. Written &#38; recorded with childhood friend and producer Gabe Monro, the album serves as a vivid canvas for Rykman&#8217;s vibrant expression &#38; chameleonic songcraft. JOYRIDE features Trey Anastasio as co-producer &#38; featured musician, contributing guitar on five of the album&#8217;s nine tracks. The bassist/vocalist&#8217;s concerts are often packed with fans who feel more like friends&#8212;a testament to her undeniable charisma and her embrace of the live music community&#8212;and that circle continues to expand at alarming rates.]]></description>
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                                <title>Katie Pruitt</title>
                                <eventupdate>4 months ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://ashevillemusichall.com/event/katie-pruitt/asheville-music-hall-live-music/</link>
                                <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[Less than a decade into her career, Katie Pruitt has cemented her status as an essential artist who helps us make sense of modern life and uncover meaningful ways of moving through it. Since the arrival of her critically celebrated full-debut Expectations (a 2020 LP that earned her an Emerging Artist of the Year nomination from the Americana Music Association), the Georgia-bred singer/songwriter/guitarist has assembled an acclaimed body of work exploring questions both existential and intimate (e.g., identity, self-acceptance, the quiet courage of living truthfully). On her new album Fools for the Fleeting, the Nashville-based musician reckons with the impermanence inherent to being human, shifting between poetic observation and confessional storytelling as she confronts such complex matters as ecological anxiety, love&#8217;s intrinsic fragility, and the profound isolation normalized by our increasingly digitized existence. &#160; Her third full-length and follow-up to 2024&#8217;s Mantras, Fools for the Fleeting emerged from Pruitt&#8217;s vision of creating an album that feels &#8220;rooted to the earth&#8221;&#8212;a concept closely tied to the LP&#8217;s underlying theme of nature as a mirror for our inner lives. A prime showcase for her warm and soulful voice, the 10-song set centers on a powerful yet intentional form of Americana/indie-rock, steeped in acoustic instrumentation and the beautifully imperfect friction of live performance, courtesy of musicians like Juan Solorzano (a guitarist known for his work with Ruston Kelly and Parker Millsap) and Aksel Coe (a drummer who&#8217;s played with Ella Langley and Sierra Ferrell). As Pruitt&#8217;s most outward-reaching and philosophically rich work to date, the result is a luminous meditation on transience and grief, connection as survival, and the transformative power of presence and surrender.]]></description>
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                                <title>Tyler Ballgame</title>
                                <eventupdate>6 months ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://ashevillemusichall.com/event/tyler-ballgame/asheville-music-hall-live-music/</link>
                                <pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                                <title>Sneezy</title>
                                <eventupdate>11 months ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://ashevillemusichall.com/event/sneezy-2/asheville-music-hall-live-music/</link>
                                <pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[SNEEZY BIO: Born out of the vibrant Chicago music scene, Sneezy is a funk-soul jam band that knows no boundaries. Rooted in lifelong friendships and a shared love for collaboration, the band seamlessly blends funk grooves, neo-soul rhythms, hip-hop beats, and rock energy into a sound uniquely their own. With deep ties to their Libertyville upbringing just north of the Windy City, Sneezy&#8217;s music is a love letter to Chicago&#8217;s rich musical heritage, echoing its soul, grit, and collective spirit. Led by the magnetic voices of Brett O&#8217;Connor (lead vocals, harmonica) and Jack Holland (vocals, acoustic guitar), and powered by the dynamic talents of Austin Lutter (electric guitar, background vocals), Danny Bauer (keys, background vocals), Austin Koziol (drums, background vocals), Destiny Pivonka (saxophone, vocals), and Tom &#8220;Chops&#8221; Hannum (bass), Sneezy thrives on the alchemy of their diverse influences. Their music, recorded in places like Asheville&#8217;s Echo Mountain Studios, overflows with joy, introspection, and an undeniable groove, capturing the heart of their hard-earned adventures. Known for turning every stage into a &#8220;living room,&#8221; their live shows are immersive, soulful celebrations where audiences become collaborators and music becomes shared catharsis. Whether it&#8217;s a raucous jam or a tender ballad, Sneezy creates music that connects, comforts, and moves. SNEEZY LINKS www.sneezymusic.com&#160; www.facebook.com/sneezymusic www.instagram.com/sneezymusic https://www.tiktok.com/@thebandsneezy&#160;]]></description>
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                                <title>Yo Mama&#8217;s Big Fat Booty Band w/ Hustle Souls</title>
                                <eventupdate>11 months ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://ashevillemusichall.com/event/yo-mamas-big-fat-booty-band-w-hustle-souls/asheville-music-hall-live-music/</link>
                                <pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[YO MAMA'S BIG FAT BOOTY BAND &#160; Yo Mama&#8217;s Big Fat Booty Band is a seasoned group of musicians, who have taken their high energy, Funk filled live stage show back and forth across the country, performing in 49 of the 50&#160;US states since they first hit the scene, back in 2002. The band was conceived in Boone, NC and quickly gained a cult following for their wildly entertaining and &#8220;over the top&#8221; stage antics. In&#160;2006, Booty Band, as fans affectionately nicknamed the group, moved to Asheville, North Carolina, and have since become the poster child for the Asheville Music scene. The band has&#160;released 4 studio albums, 2 live albums and 1 remix album over the span of their career and recently received the honor of being featured artists on a Grammy Winning Album "Infinity Plus&#160;One" from &#8220;Kid-Hop&#8221; artist Secret Agent 23 Skidoo. These road warriors have stripped layers of varnish off many dance floors, laid down immeasurable amounts of rubber on the pavement and have left fans all over the country with memories that will last a lifetime. In 2025 the band is reconfiguring their lineup and bringing back original members Josh Phillips and Gregbob Hollowell with the addition of Andre Lyles on bass and Claude Coleman Jr of Ween on drums. &#160; Get ready for a whole new era of Booty Band! &#160; &#160; HUSTLE SOULS &#160; Hustle Souls, based in Asheville, NC, masterfully blend Retro-Soul, New Orleans Brass, and Singer-Songwriter Americana into a unique and captivating sound. Lauded by American Blues Scene as a "generation-jumping mashup of new school second line funk with old school vintage soul," and described by Bluestown Music as &#8220;intimate soul&#8230;with a Curtis Mayfield like warmth,&#8221; the band has earned a spot as one of Music Connection Magazine&#8217;s &#8220;Hot 100 Live Unsigned Artists &#38; Bands&#8221; and No Treble shared the band saying &#8220;I hadn&#8217;t heard them before, but I&#8217;m glad I have now&#8230; Must See&#8221; Overflowing with energy and spontaneity, Hustle Souls features roaring B3 organ and jubilant trumpet and trombone, balanced with three-part vocal harmonies and a passion for songwriting. Their music has been praised by Aldora Britian Records as &#8220;worthy of being included in that brilliant soul music canon, a heritage that features some of the greatest performers and writers that have ever graced this earth.&#8221;]]></description>
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                                <title>George Porter Jr. &amp; Runnin&#8217; Pardners with Special Guest: Deadtronica (feat. Aron Magner of the Disco Biscuits &amp; Cloudchord)</title>
                                <eventupdate>1 year ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://ashevillemusichall.com/event/george-porter-jr-runnin-pardners-with-special-guest-deadtronica-feat-aron-magner-of-the-disco-biscuits-cloudchord/asheville-music-hall-live-music/</link>
                                <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[George Porter Jr. &#38; Runnin' Pardners with Special Guest: Deadtronica (feat. Aron Magner of the Disco Biscuits &#38; Cloudchord) &#160; George Porter Jr. is an award-winning bassist, songwriter and vocalist. He is a founding member of New Orleans&#8217; seminal funk band, The Meters and widely recognized as one of the greatest bass players of all time. Formed alongside Art "Poppa Funk" Neville, Leo Nocentelli and Joseph Zigaboo Modeliste, the pioneering R&#38;B funk outfit hit the scene on the streets of the Crescent City in the 1960s, to ultimately become one of the progenitors of the funk music genre. The groundbreaking collective carved out syncopated polyrhythms and grooves inherited from New Orleans&#8217; deep African musical roots. Porter&#8217;s heavy pocket and fat notes formed the rubbery bass lines behind funk classics like their signature &#8220;Cissy Strut,&#8221; the now classic 1969 funk instrumental released as a single from their eponymous debut album, which reached No. 4 on the R&#38;B chart and No. 23 on the Billboard Hot 100 respectively. While the group rarely enjoyed massive mainstream success, they are widely heralded alongside James Brown, Sly Stone, and George Clinton&#8217;s Parliament/Funkadelic as the founding fathers of funk. The Meters have been nominated four times for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (most recently in 2017), and were presented with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards in 2018. At the outset of his young career, Porter developed his signature style on sessions in his hometown New Orleans, with early musical pioneers Johnny Adams, Irma Thomas, Snooks Eaglin, Eddie Bo and The Lastie Brothers. While Porter developed his pedigree, The Meters were gaining notoriety, soon becoming the house band for Allen Toussaint&#8217;s recording label, backing classic records from Dr. John, Lee Dorsey and Earl King, while later supplying the musical foundation for classic hit albums and singles from modern artists Robert Palmer, Paul McCartney, Tori Amos, Taj Mahal, not to mention Patti Labelle&#8217;s No. 1 R&#38;B hit &#8220;Lady Marmalade.&#8221; George and The Meters toured with the Rolling Stones in '75, were embraced by Led Zeppelin and The Beatles, and became primary influences to modern artists such as Red Hot Chili Peppers and the Beastie Boys. Porter&#8217;s rhythmic work with drummer Modeliste also became the building block behind primary samples used by the most relevant hip-hop artists of the 1980&#8217;s and 1990&#8217;s, including A Tribe Called Quest, Run DMC, N.W.A. and Queen Latifah. Porter has accompanied the stage as a band member or special guest with the likes of David Byrne, Dead &#38; Company, Jimmy Buffet, Warren Haynes, Widespread During the course of his career spanning more than four decades, Porter has made a deep impression as an elite player; acknowledged as one of Rolling Stone Magazine&#8217;s 50 Greatest Bassist of All Time. At 74 years young, George Porter Jr. plans to keep a smile on his face and often says, "I feel like I am working towards something that will be remembered." &#160;]]></description>
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