Community Calendar

MTN VIBEZ Presents Latin Night every Wednesday. Dance Lessons 8:30-9 PM-All Skill Levels and All Latin Genres-Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cumbia, Reggaeton. Open dance is from 9 pm-midnight.

$10 cover

The Earl Scruggs Center Presents - Mason Via in concert

Elk River Helping Hands is hosting Gary Morris and Presley Barker at Lees McRae College Hayes Auditorium August 8, 2025. Doors at 6pm. Show at 7pm.

Proceeds from the concert will help your neighbors in Avery and Watauga counties of NC as they work to rebuild their homes, jobs, and lives in the wake of Hurricane Helene.

Special VIP Reception at Elk River Country Club ($225 per person) will offer artist meet and greet, cocktails, and hors de oeuvres along with a silent auction. 100% of tickets sold will support the Elk River Helping Hands efforts in the area.

Info and tickets at elkriverhelpinghands.org

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.

Rosette Chamber Concerts & Asheville Music School Present: Old Time Workshop with New Amsterdam String Band

Friday, August 7th, 2026

AyurPrana Listening Room

312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806

Doors 4PM / Workshop 4:30PM–6:00 PM

Join members of the New Amsterdam String Band for an interactive Appalachian music workshop open to players of all ages and abilities.

Bring your instrument (fiddle, guitar, banjo, mandolin, etc.) and learn "Squirrel Hunters," a classic Old-Time tune that has been passed from generation to generation throughout the Southern mountains. The workshop will be taught by members of the ensemble and will include short performances illustrating the style, history, and traditions behind the music.

Whether you are an experienced fiddler, a classical musician curious about traditional music, or a beginner looking for a fun musical experience, you are warmly welcome.

Admission: $8

*Students: Free (one accompanying parent or chaperone admitted free)

*Participants should bring their own instruments. Listeners are also welcome.

Presented by Rosette Chamber Concerts in partnership with Asheville Music School and featuring musicians of New Amsterdam String Band, a New York-based ensemble made up of Juilliard School-trained musicians that explores the rich connections between European Baroque music and American traditional music.

All ages

Luke Deuce, an award-winning singer-songwriter, has become a beloved figure in the country music scene. Known for his incredible voice and proficiency in multiple instruments, Luke's songs are heartfelt narratives of real life, resonating deeply with audiences. Throughout his career, Luke has shared the stage with numerous acclaimed acts, including Larry Cordle, Carl Jackson, Steep Canyon Rangers, Little Texas, Mac Arnold, Aaron Tippin, and Shenandoah.

Luke was awarded the "Rising Star" by the SC Music Hall of Fame and emerged as the winner of the Carolina Artist Showdown in both August and September. He was recognized as the Entertainer of the Year and Emerging Artist finalist at the Carolinas Country Music Awards. Additionally, he won the CCMA Best New Country Single, further cementing his status as a rising star in the country music industry.

Live Bluegrass with The Sons of Ralph band at Jack of the Wood in Asheville NC, Fridays at 7:00

"Sam's got that hypnotic thing. He kinda gets into that trance when he plays, and all my favorite guitar players have that ability to somewhat become hypnotized themselves. Mikey (Houser) and Junior Kimbrough - there was a hypnotic thing, and I think Sam has that. It's a big part of what drew me to him,” relates Sam’s producer and Widespread Panic keyboardist JoJo Hermann.

“I’ve always wanted the songs to come out the way I hear them in my head, when the inspiration is the freshest and most pure,” says Sam Holt. “This record captures the songs the way I envisioned.”

The debut album from Sam Holt Band, Southern Angels, contains Holt’s most honest and accomplished songs to date. The album features guest appearances from Widespread Panic’s John Bell and Danny Hutchens of Bloodkin. The emotional honesty in the lyrics came from experiencing the bittersweet nature of life.

Many events and emotions in the song ‘Southern Angels’ are taken from years on the road experiencing life and death.. There are themes of finding positivity in the wake of tragedy running through the record. ‘Fix It Up Man’ co-written with Danny Hutchens addresses this subject. “Danny’s lyrics paint a positive picture of someone who left us too soon. The track is for someone we both love and miss very much,” reveals Holt.

Sam is known for his former national touring band Outformation and his numerous appearances with bands such as Government Mule, Umphree’s McGee, Shooter Jennings, North Mississippi Allstars, and WSP.

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.

Up-and-coming country singer-songwriter Riley Roth’s heartfelt lyrics and gentle voice earned her a legion of fans and the attention of Nashville producer busbee, with her “rare ability to communicate directly to listeners at every level, and to her peers in particular.”