Patio Show: Fake ID
– ALL AGES- LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE FAKE ID Fake-ID is a youth blues band made up of talented high schoolers from the Asheville Music School in North Carolina. Blending classic 12-bar rhythms inspired by legends like B.B. King and Etta James, these teens prove you don’t need a lifetime of heartaches to play the blues. From soulful guitar riffs to a driving rhythm section, the group brings an undeniable passion to every stage they hit.
Mountain MAMA: Songs that Bring me Home
ALL AGES Mountain MAMA: Songs that bring me home Melissa McKinney’s Birthday show Opening set w/ Andrew Atkins plus special guests: McKinney, Derian Blane, Lyndsay Pruett, and Colby Elswick The evening will start with a solo set by WV Songwriter Andrew Atkins, followed by an acoustic set with Melissa and her daughter McKinney, Derian Blane, Colby Elswick, and Lyndsay Pruett performing songs that bring us home. The night will end with a set of fresh new tunes from MAMA and her band.
Patio Show: LL Dirty JOE’TSE
– ALL AGES- LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE LL Dirty JOE’TSE Uplifting Artful songs rich with story for broken hearts and brave bodies. w/ Joseph Adams and Abe Reid and the Spikedrivers LL Dirty Joe’Tse has a lot of names but they all have “Joe” in them. Mr Joe, Asheville Joe America, and Gringo Joe re a few examples. Joe moved to Asheville in 1996 and has called it home ever since. He recalls the buzz around the Blue Rags destined to be the next big thing in the music scene, but never got to see them live while the band was still together. His own musical aspirations were put on the backburner for more than 15yrs while he dedicated his life to serving the community and greater good as an artist in education, focusing specifically on the Art of Breaking and authentic Hip Hop culture. To date, Joe has more than 200 original, unpublished,and well crafted songs and continues to write regularly. He maintained admiration for members of The Blue Rags, and the members as individuals remained an inspiration for his own path. When Abe met Joe, he did not hesitate to say, “Play me 5 songs.” By the third song Abe expressed interest in being Joe’s producer. Joe continued to play more of his originals, and a jam session began. Joe says, “Abe Reid is one of the most authentic Blues and Rock and Roll men you’ll ever meet, or hear play. He naturally became my mentor, cohort, and friend in short time. The amount of serendipity we were experiencing clearly pointed to kismet.” Abe graciously agreed to join the stage on Sunday, and they plan to have a real good feel good time! It is also appropriate that Nov 1st is Dia de los Muertos. Though this is not specifically a cultural event, there will be much reverence, reference, and honor given to those dearly departed. All are invited and encouraged to hold space for those that they have loved and lost, and to celebrate life through music and art. This is more of an undercurrent than a focus of the event. Art of Play Workshop 4:00-5:00 Hands-on hr long workshop with Mister Joe at 4 PM Create your own clay spinner or unique clay object using materials provided Explore interactive games and open-play activities Take home a free 3D-printed figurine Connect with neighbors and enjoy an afternoon of creative discovery Activities are open to all ages, with a developmental focus specifically for youth in grades 3-5. All ages are more than welcome to participate, and the only way the workshops become better is if you join in! Please check in at the sign-in sheet. Free and open to everyone! A suggested donation of $2 helps cover the cost of a 3D-printed figure, but everyone is welcome to participate. Via Mister Joe: “This event is made possible through a mini-grant from Extreme Weather Survivors and a generous donation of 50 pounds of clay from Sculpey Clay. Huge thanks to the Grey Eagle for their support!
Patio Show: Doss Church & the Unholy Noise
– ALL AGES – LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVEDoss Church & the Unholy Noise: A special acoustic performance Doss Church & the Unholy Noise is an Asheville-based Americana Rock & Roll band that plays a mix of originals written by singer/songwriter Doss Church, along with a wide range of crowd-pleasing cover songs. Doss Church is a seasoned songwriter who fuses soulful, heartfelt vocals with warm, expressive acoustic guitar. His deeply storied, personal lyrics are filled with hope found and love lost. The Unholy Noise combines Americana, Country, and Folk Rock influences that range from the 60’s to today and delivers a sound that feels both new and old at the same time. The honest songwriting, veteran musicianship, and electric stage presence of the entire group make for a truly moving live performance.
Patio Show: CHA trio
– ALL AGES- LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE CHA Trio The CHA-Trio (Charlie Howie Alan Trio) was born on the streets of Asheville where Charlie first met Alan at Owens Bell park where they took up a jam. Later they hit the downtown streets busking and sometime later, came together with Howie who added bass guitar, ukelele and guitar. Charlie plays drums and bass (at the same time) Guitar and saxophone. Howie plays guitar, ukulele and bass. Alan plays guitar, banjo and mandolin. The three musicians bring together a unique blend of instrumentation and styles to produce an engaging acoustic sound and an interwoven fabric of multiple instruments and tight harmonies. The CHA-Trio plays covers and originals with a sound that is hauntingly familiar and draws you in like a welcoming stranger in a strange land. The CHA-Trio are your Sirens of song. Welcome them to your cafe and venue. For more information, visit our website at cha-trio.com
Patio show: Reed Turchi Album Release
– ALL AGES- LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVEREED TUCHIRoad Ends in Water Album Release Show Reed Turchi is a Grammy Winning musician, poet, and producer from Swannanoa, North Carolina, now living in Brooklyn. Hailed as “Beyond genre constraints” by The Oxford American, and described as “a blast of blues rock…both crafted and improvised” by Rolling Stone, Turchi has performed his slide guitar & kudzu boogie sound across the US and Europe since 2010. Featured by NPR, PBS, Rolling Stone, American Songwriter, No Depression, KEXP, Living Blues, The Oxford American, Daytrotter, and many more, Turchi has established himself as one of the most varied and prolific artists and producers operating in the roots-music world today. Recorded in a basement in 2010, Road Ends in Water was the first album by Reed Turchi, and showcases his signature slide-guitar and kudzu-boogie in its rawest, most North Mississippi-inspired form. With special guest Luther Dickinson of North Mississippi Allstars playing through a blown-up tape-machine on three songs, the album ranges from uptempo rollicking blues-rock to heavy, fuzzed-out riffs. The inspiration of no-holds-barred dueling-slide-guitar, one-chord romp is clear, as Road Ends in Water offers up a series of originals and adaptations that all end up in a swamp of romp-and-groove. Originally released in 2012 in a pre-streaming world, the album has been lost for over a decade, and has been totally re-mixed and re-mastered for this new release, which showcases a basement boogie in its early glory.
PATIO SHOW: Beth Lee, Kevin Smith & Miriam Allen
– ALL AGES- LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVEBETH LEE, KEVIN SMITH & MIRIAM ALLENBeth Lee is a bluegrass and Americana artist rooted in the traditions of the genre and driven by a deep passion for lyrical storytelling. Inspired by her roots in the Hill Country of Austin, Texas and her home in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, her sense of place is woven into every lyric. Songs that invite the listener on a journey — to be taken away by a story, or simply reminded of the human highway we’re all sharing. In a city where the song writers are committed to authenticity, Kevin Smith is a beacon and mentor for exactly that. His voice is of a man who emerged from the mountains hell bent on crafting songs that are true to his life and relevant to ours. At AVLfest in 2024, a song writer from Nashville told Fiddle Man that he drove six hours to see Planefolk just to get back to the emotional roots of songwriting that can get lost in production houses of Nashville. We all need to get back to the core of our humanity, Kevin helps us get there. Multi-instrumentalist Miriam Allen has spent hundreds of days & nights alone in remote Appalachian coves swimming & writing songs in her anchored sailboat. Curious about other cultures & nature, she is a lifelong outdoor adventurer, backpacker, naturalist, & activist for humanitarian & conservation efforts. Her songs are emotionally charged & give a voice to those who often don’t have one: wild spaces, wounded souls & playful humans alike. From rowdy & gritty to soothing & heartfelt; Miriam’s songs are pure passion.
PATIO SHOW: Why, Why? & The Discs
– ALL AGES- LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVEWHY, WHY? and THE DISCSEmerging from the misty shores of Asheville, NC, Why, Why? is a surf rock band that haunts the airwaves with their eerie melodies and chilling rhythms, creating a sound that’s both nostalgic and otherworldly. With every riff and beat, they assure that the spirit of surf rock will never die, but instead, will continue to haunt the dreams of those who dare to listen. The Discs are a power trio from Asheville, NC, fusing elements of hard rock, new wave, punk, power pop, and metal into sharp, riff-driven songs with existentially-themed lyrics, tight arrangements, and strong melodic hooks. The band recently released their third record, Drastic Fantastic, and are currently writing new material while gearing up for shows celebrating their fifth anniversary in August 2026.
PATIO SHOW: Jesse Fox & Drew White
– ALL AGES- LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVEJESSE FOX & DREW WHITE North Carolina–born singer-songwriter Jesse Fox is carving a space of his own in the modern Americana landscape. His upcoming album Magnolia (2026) captures the warmth and weight of Southern storytelling; songs that move between heartbreak, renewal, and quiet resilience. Even before its release, the record has surpassed 100,000 streams through early singles like “Leave” and “If I’m Warm,” which have resonated with listeners for their emotional depth and unguarded lyricism. Produced by longtime collaborator Phil Amalong, Magnolia features Emerson Swinford (Rod Stewart) on guitar, mixes by Audrey Whitfield, and contributions from a wide circle of North Carolina musicians. Blending folk intimacy, indie texture, and soulful craftsmanship, Magnolia stands as Fox’s most confident and cohesive work to date, a testament to his evolution as an artist and to the creative community that surrounds him. Drew White is a 28-year-old singer-songwriter and electric storyteller from Birmingham, Alabama, now rooted in Nashville, Tennessee. Shaped by the Gospel traditions and Rock ‘ n Roll grit of his hometown, White channels a sound that blends Y’ allternative Rock, Folk, and Americana into something both familiar and fresh. His music is anchored in community, self- reflection, and the spirit of storytelling, delivered with equal parts intimacy and energy.
PATIO SHOW: Brendan Lane & The Sugar Packets
– ALL AGES- LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVEBRENDAN LANE & THE SUGAR PACKETSOriginally hailing from Annapolis, singer-songwriter Brendan Lane has been making music since his school days, where he and his friends — all devout fans of Jimmie’s Chicken Shack, Bumpin’ Uglies, and Pressing Strings — channeled their creative energy into a series of initial sonic experiments. Fuelled by the confidence from these early experiences, Brendan decided to take the leap and commit to music full-time, his first self-written tracks making their public debuts at a range of local all-ages gigs — and the rest was history. Distilling influences from The Beatles to Blink-182 via a deep detour in blues country courtesy of B.B. King and John Mayer, Brendan quickly became known for his nostalgic, positive, soul-rockin’ blend of, well, rock and soul — although as an innovator at heart, nods to more contemporary inspirations like Jon Batiste and Taylor Swift can also be found somewhere in the mix, keeping things fresh. Having released a number of singles and an EP, performed in seven countries across three continents to date, and refined his reputation as an electric live performer both solo and with his band, The Sugar Packets, Brendan’s momentum is at an all-time high as he prepares for his biggest year yet. Plans for monthly single releases and a slew of live performances throughout 2024 are already in the works, which will culminate in the release of a full-length album at the end of the year — much to the delight of his diverse and growing fanbase.