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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

Join GCCA for the first Friday of the month for our NightShifts. Every month you can enjoy new gallery exhibitions, studio artists, performing arts series, demos, and more. It is free to attend and open to all ages. After you’ve visited, hop over to other open galleries and restaurants in the West Village or Downtown Greenville!

Time: 5:00 - 8:00pm

Two exceptions for the months of August and November:
- There will be no Nightshifts during the month of August as we will be combining it with Art Bash and Annual Showcase held on the 1st of the month.
- Nightshifts in November will be held on the 13th (the second Friday of the month & the week after our annual fundraiser).

Get ready for an adventure on First Friday! Grab your Passport Card at any participating DAD location and embark on a fun-filled journey through downtown's creative spaces. Collect 5 stamps along the way for a chance to win an exciting giveaway featuring gift cards to some of your favorite local businesses. Explore a fantastic array of arts businesses, each one buzzing with something special. 

Whether it’s a captivating new exhibition, vibrant live music, hands-on workshops, or live demos, there’s always something fun waiting for you. Don’t miss the chance to visit your old favorites and discover new treasures! Join us and make this First Friday unforgettable!

Now in its fifth year, Museum of the Cherokee People’s annual The Way We See the World event highlights Native pop culture and showcases contemporary perspectives for Cherokee people, primarily by Cherokee people. This community-centered celebration puts Native self-representation in the spotlight, uplifting creative work that explores identity through film, music, and visual art.
Previous special guests have included Reservation Dogs and The Lowdown creator Sterlin Harjo (Seminole Nation of Oklahoma), rising folk sensation Ken Pomeroy (Cherokee Nation), and filmmaker Loren Waters (Cherokee Nation, Kiowa Tribe), a 2025 Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree.
Find past lineups on MotCP’s website. Full 2026 lineup to be announced.
The Way We See the World events are free for everyone thanks to the generous support of our sponsors. To learn more, visit motcp.org/the-way-we.

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

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.

"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.

Explore the mountain after hours with your own personal guides during our Grandfather by Night series! You’ll discover some of the park’s nighttime wonders, watch a stunning sunset (weather permitting) and experience the mountain as never before! The Twilight Hike version will include a hike after sunset to discuss and look for the creatures that are more active after the sun goes down. The group will explore a unique forest ecosystem from top to bottom in search of salamanders, owls, flying squirrels, fireflies and any other creatures they might come across. The Twilight Hike program is not accessible to guests with limited mobility. Participants signed up for this version will need to participate in the hike, as staying behind while the rest of the group hikes is not possible. Advance registration required.

Thirty years ago, RENT ignited Broadway like a lightning bolt — a raw, raucous, Pulitzer Prize–winning love letter that gave voice to the misfits, the rebels, the ones who loved without permission. Three decades later, its fire still burns.

In the East Village, a patchwork of outsiders fight to create and survive in a city that’s forgotten them. They turn struggle into art and fear into defiance. Through loss, love, and the noise of the city, they find strength together in the face of adversity.

Based on Puccini’s masterpiece, La Bohème, and fueled by its electric rock score and unflinching humanity, RENT is one of the most influential musicals of the 20th century, reimagined this season with the bold artistry of Flat Rock Playhouse. Join the revolution. No Day But Today.

Event Times: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
TICKETS STARTING AT: $60
Child Pricing Available (17 & under)