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APLR Presents: Magic Tuber Stringband

Friday, July 31st, 2026

AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806

Doors 6 PM || Show 7PM

Magic Tuber Stringband

Magic Tuber Stringband, hailing from North Carolina, probes the undercurrents of the landscapes around them. Highly skilled players and writers, the trio are leaders within the burgeoning avant composition world utilizing folk instrumentation. Their music appears to weave in and out of the fabric of their surroundings, reflecting their time spent living across the Southeast and studying its regional folk traditions and natural histories. Having performed recently at Big Ears, Hopscotch, Sound & Gravity (and many other places along the way) the group’s music resonates well beyond their regional roots. Their newest record, Heavy Water, will be out May 22 on the venerable Thrill Jockey Records. The ensemble continues to stretch the parameters of acoustic instrumental expression with masterful flourishes of dense, textural arrangements, subtle minimalist gestures and deft improvisation.

Since 2012, JGBCB has filled a hole in the Grateful Dead scene by offering up spirited covers of classic songs pulled exclusively from the repertoire of the Jerry Garcia Band (JGB), Garcia's long-running side-project. JGBCB has played shows from Key West to Colorado, exciting audiences with performances of beloved Garcia tunes not found within the traditional Grateful Dead catalog.

It is with a deep love of Jerry Garcia's music and the music that he loved that the members of JGBCB approach this project. The band came together for a single show which led to a weekly residency in Athens, GA. The positive responses they received ultimately led JGBCB to tour around the country, giving fans all over a taste of the catalog of the Jerry Garcia Band. Count on hearing different material from night to night, consisting of JGB staples and deep cuts, and energetic improvisational jams!

The Jerry Garcia Band was as much a songwriting outlet for Garcia as it was a chance for him to cover the music he loved. Over the course of it's existence JGB paid tribute to artists such as Bob Dylan, The Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Wailers, Jimmy Cliff, J.J. Cale, and Ray Charles, as well as a number of Motown legends. The list goes on and on, recalling the names of rock, soul, and folk royalty.

The Jazz Showcase is curated by esteemed pianist, scholar, and UNC Asheville music professor Dr. Bill Bares; this showcase series is dedicated to bringing the region’s finest jazz musicians and most compelling sounds to our stage in a true listening room experience.

Known for blending blues, rock, and classic influences, Quinn Sullivan pairs exceptional guitar skills with songwriting drawn from deep musical roots and his own life experiences.

Brevard Symphonic Winds
Kraig Alan Williams, conductor

Brevard Concert Orchestra
Keith Lockhart, conductor

Brevard’s exceptional high school ensembles take the spotlight under conductors Keith Lockhart and Kraig Alan Williams in a program of dramatic scale.

Music by Holst and Michael Daugherty opens the evening, culminating in Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 2, celebrated for its lush lyricism and soaring Romantic expression.

PROGRAM
GUSTAV HOLST Ballet Music from The Perfect Fool
MICHAEL DAUGHERTY Lift Up Thine Ears
SERGEI RACHMANINOFF Symphony No. 2

Canongate Catholic High School presenting the 2026 Kingfisher Folk Fest Saturday, August 1 at The Oaks at Daniel Ridge in Candler, NC, featuring performances by the Hillbilly Thomists, Colin Cutler and the Hot Pepper Jam, Hightop Mountain Harmony, and more. Tickets available at kingfisherfest.rsvpify.com.

Rhiannon Giddens, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Mavis Staples, and Hurray for the Riff Raff
Saturday, August 01
Show: 6 pm | Doors: 4:30 pm
Hellbender by The Orange Peel
Under open skies, Rhiannon Giddens brings together Mary Chapin Carpenter, Mavis Staples and Hurray for the Riff Raff for a joyful celebration of American songs that connect generations.

HARD 2 HANDLE - The Black Crowes Experience is the areas only tribute to, “The most rock n roll, rock n roll band in the world…. The Black Crowes” (Melody Maker). Formed by guitarist Steve O’Dell, along with brother Colden O'Dell on bass, Bryan Porter on guitar, and Kevin Hanson on drums. Hard 2 Handle features the vocal prowess of lead vocalist Daniel Austin coupled with the undeniable heartfelt soul of renowned vocalist Carrie Ann in addition to her work on the keys to create The Black Crowes experience.

HARD 2 HANDLE - The Black Crowes Experience will play all the hits and re-create the look, sound, and vibe of a live show from the bands prime. The Black Crowes, from Atlanta, Ga were formed in 1984. Their debut album, “Shake Your Money Maker” was released in 1990, had six singles, and sold more than 5 million copies. Their follow up album “The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion” went to number one on the Billboard 200 and reached double platinum status. They have released 46 recordings, including 10 studio, 6 live, 3 compilation, and 27 singles. To date they have sold over 30 million albums.

The Jazz Showcase is curated by esteemed pianist, scholar, and UNC Asheville music professor Dr. Bill Bares; this showcase series is dedicated to bringing the region’s finest jazz musicians and most compelling sounds to our stage in a true listening room experience.

Brevard Sinfonia
Ken Lam, conductor
Sophia Liu, piano

Ken Lam conducts Brevard Sinfonia in a program rich in color and rhythmic vitality.

Pianist Sophia Liu performs Liszt’s brilliant Piano Concerto No. 1, a dazzling showcase of virtuosity and orchestral interplay. BMC faculty composer David Dzubay’s evocative Ridgeline opens the concert, while Brahms’s Variations on a Theme by Haydn and Bartók’s spirited Dance Suite complete the evening with elegance and energy.

PROGRAM
DAVID DZUBAY Ridgeline
FRANZ LISZT Piano Concerto No. 1
JOHANNES BRAHMS Haydn Variations
BÉLA BARTÓK Dance Suite