The Travers Brothership Presents: The Last Waltz
ALL AGESSTANDING ROOM ONLY The Travers Brothers bring The Last Waltz to life at The Grey Eagle in Asheville this Thanksgiving Eve, November 25th, featuring an all-star lineup of musicians from Snarky Puppy, Toubab Krewe, Hustle Souls, and The Marshall Tucker Band. A night celebrating the timeless music of The Band! STARRING: The Travers Brothership, Chris Bullock (Snarky Puppy), Justin Perkins (Toubab Krewe), Billy Litz (Hustle Souls), Shane Pruitt (Marshall Tucker Band), Jack Mascari, Tony Cafiero, Andre Lyles, Ashley Heath, and Marcus White.
Willi Carlisle – The Universal Bubba Tour
ALL AGESSTANDING ROOM ONLY WILLI CARLISLE With a heavy-duty catalog of new material for a career first double album, The Universal Bubba marks a half dozen releases for folksinger Willi Carlisle and reaches new heights with the added accelerant of first time producer Tyler Childers. In an all-time DIY effort, Childers and his band convened to a makeshift home studio nestled in the Bywater District of New Orleans for two weeks to cut 17 tracks that expand Carlisle’s sonic scrapbook and capture the off-kilter characters living in his songs. “I think this one goes to outer space,” says Carlisle. “I think this is the widest range of influences that I’ve ever had. It touches on funk, it touches on Americana, Cajun, oldtime, and experimental music.” With Childers’ band behind him, Carlisle embraced the freedom to wander across genres both familiar and new, testing out instrumentation and toying with the surreality of traditions being turned on their head. “It feels like getting drunk at the Civil War reenactment, or cruising at the cattle auction, or doing molly at the square dance,” says Carlisle. “It’s the first time I’ve ever used synthesizers and double electric guitars. There’s also more fretless 19th century style banjo on it than any record I’ve ever made.” Exploration aside, Carlisle’s mission as a folksinger largely remains the same – documenting the stories and struggles of the people and balancing the humor and hope of existence. “I want to make a universal folk music. Songs for all kinds of weirdos,” says Carlisle. “With the idea that there is nobody that doesn’t have folk songs and everyone deserves folk songs. I want to write songs that prove the old weird America didn’t go anywhere, that we are living and dying for it everyday. I believe there’s noble work to do in that context. That if we feel despair, we don’t need to because there’s so much good work to do.” A top candidate for encapsulating the energy of The Universal Bubba, “Gas Station” is a driving recollection of life on the road with a sing-along chorus. Created largely on the fly and beginning with Childers’ jokingly referring to a knife-fight, the end result was Carlisle’s only co-write with his producer on the record. “We sat in a circle with pen, paper, instruments,” says Carlisle, “Tyler suggested, ‘goodle days’ instead of ‘good old days.’ We kept shaping verses, agreeing that my choruses were working. Suddenly I realized, this was a co-write! But the red light was already on. We were co-writing and recording at the same time. Wild as hell.” Of the anarchist anthem “The Master’s Hammer”, Childers wanted a pure, essential folk song ringing out with harmonica, banjo and three part harmonies. ”I was trying to boil my ideology down into something I can sing for my friends,” says Carlisle. The title tracks sprawl gloriously in two parts, giving praise to do-it-yourselfers that corral the cosmos into being. Carlisle sings for “booty shaking rock and rollers” and “small town hellraisers” and “unofficial mayors” the world over. Taking on a project of this size with Tyler Childers as debut producer requires hard work, camaraderie and supreme self confidence. Undeterred by the challenge and grounded in his beliefs, Carlisle has proved that it really does “take a Universal Bubba doin’ it for themselves.”
The Asheville Mountain Boys: Album Release Show
ALL AGESSTANDING ROOM ONLY THE ASHEVILLE MOUNTAIN BOYS By their name, you know where they are from, and by their sound, you know what they are about. The Asheville Mountain Boys are on a mission to capture not just the style but the spirit of traditional bluegrass. Asheville, NC has long been known for great music and its roots in bluegrass go back to the founding of the genre (Bill Monroe’s first broadcast performance as the Bluegrass Boys was at Asheville radio station WWNC in 1938) A group that firmly stakes its claim to the tradition of the music from the area, The Asheville Mountain Boys spring onto the scene with a thought, ”What happened to bluegrass?” It’s not a disparaging one that condemns current styles in the genre but rather asks, “Why do we love this music in the first place” and answers with an approach that is true to the originators of the genre in the sense of both style and philosophy. Bluegrass is raw emotion, excitement, drive, and authenticity. It is not sanitized or compromised but a reflection of the lives of those who play it. It’s storytelling that follows a throughline of tradition.
Patio Show: Ashley Heath
– ALL AGES- LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE Ashley Heath With a voice often described as “velvet soul,” Asheville songwriter Ashley Heath has been winning over the hearts of Americana music lovers since she gave up her barista apron in the spring of 2015. Currently on tour in support of her sophomore album “Where Hope Never Dies,” Heath continues to deliver her signature blend of sultry blues and anthemic rock n’ roll arrangements to clubs and festivals nationwide, most recently appearing at acclaimed events including Merlefest, Bonnaroo, Shakori Hills, and more and supporting the likes of Donna The Buffalo, Del McCoury Band, Anders Osborne, Shamarr Allen (of Galactic), and other staples on the scene. Often compared to music influences Bonnie Raitt, Grace Potter, and Susan Tedeschi, Heath still manages to find a voice all her own, and has been recognized across Appalachia for her strong songwriting and vocal abilities, having made the WNCW Top 100 list and Mountain Xpress “Best Of” awards several years in a row. On the heels of a jam-packed year touring throughout the American southeast and northern Europe, and with her band “The Heathens” in tow, Ashley Heath aims to bring her message of hope and resilience to listeners everywhere and show by example that all it takes to achieve your dreams is the belief that you are capable.
Patio Show: Laurel Canyon East
– ALL AGES- LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE Laurel Canyon East Laurel Canyon East is a tribute band for the music that came out of Laurel Canyon , CA in the 60-70’s Groups like the Eagles, CSNY, The Byrds, Bonnie Raitt, Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Brown, Stevie Nicks, The Band, Tom Petty and so many more! They bring the good feeling vibe that the music of that era created! Based in Asheville they play all over and in the surrounding areas.
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: Julianna Jade
– ALL AGES- LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE Julianna Jade Julianna Jade is an up and coming star making waves with her ethereal voice. Her music feels like a spell, soft and powerful, weaving light into every song.A lifelong artist, self-taught musician, and intuitive performer, Julianna channels both the beauty and ache of being alive into sonic worlds that shimmer with vulnerability and truth. Blending indie, dream pop, and experimental pop, her music floats between fantasy and reality – creating undeniable ripples in the air. Whether alone on stage or with her band, her presence leaves behind a lingering magic. Julianna Jade is here to leave a mark on the world and she’s only just getting started.
Patio Show: Tall Boys AVL duo
ALL AGESLIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE Tall Boys AVL Duo Original tunes focused on harmonies, lyrics & rhythm w/ stellar soloing. Tallboys AVL pour a lifetime of music into every show. The duo features James Fisher and Bill Melanson.
Patio Show: Emily Woodhull w/ Laney Barnett
– ALL AGES- LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVEEmily Woodhull & Laney Barnett Emily Woodhull left the rush of city life behind for the quiet charm of a small Virginia town, where she found her voice in the stories and emotions of the Shenandoah Valley. With roots in the valley’s timeless beauty and a touch of alternative country, her music weaves vivid imagery with raw emotion. Whether she’s writing by lamplight or collaborating with Nashville’s finest, Emily crafts songs that feel like snapshots of life—authentic, heartfelt, and unforgettable. Laney Barnett is an alt-country, rock singer/songwriter from Asheville, NC. Laney is a violinist, teacher, and river guide. She has influences of Appalachia and remains true to her inner most voice.
PATIO SHOW: The Scribblers & Killer Skillet
ALL AGES LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVEScribblers The Scribblers have been combining prog excess with 70s power pop ear candy since 2024. Lead singer Aubrey Young’s lyrics combine heartfelt sincerity with self reflective humor, while lead guitarist Andy Burns overlays incendiary riffs and solos. Bass player Steve Streit and drummer Joe Esposito provide a solid foundation for these rock n’ roll gems and serve the music like altar boys. Killer Skillet Killer Skillet is a Rock band based in Asheville, NC. They started as a group of friends that liked to gather for cookouts and then decided to start playing music together. Their songs include some stuff that is a little bluesy, some stuff that may sound a little jazzy, some punk, some Metal, and even a Ska-punk/Cumbia song… kinda like when you throw everything you have in the fridge into the skillet to make a scramble.