PATIO: The Pinkerton Raid
ALL AGESLIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE THE PINKERTON RAID The Pinkerton Raid crafts “a fine blend of Beatles-esque dreamy folk,” says AMERICANA HIGHWAYS. “There’s glorious spirit to it.…thoroughly alive and refreshing.” It’s all quite beatnik and granola, steeped in the mysticism of STAR WARS, the existentialism of Kerouac, the naturalism of THE LORD OF THE RINGS, Standing Rock and Laurel Canyon, and the liberation politics of Woody Guthrie and John Lennon. With new singles due in 2025, the band has been slotting at Mile of Music, AVLFest and other festivals with artists like Carsie Blanton, Tre Burt and River Whyless. There is a fair number of songs about trees.
PATIO: Afton Wolfe
– ALL AGES- LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE AFTON WOLFE “Wolfe stands among the country’s most valuable troubadours, blending Americana, blues, country, jazz, and rock into songs that reflect the full spectrum of life and beyond. Wolfe is the anti-pop star in the most treasured sense.” – Glide Magazine In the middle of releasing his most ambitious album yet – Ophiuchus – Afton Wolfe brings a formidable ensemble of Snake Hunters up the East Coast for a unique trio show this Summer, featuring Jackson Oberhauser on upright bass and multi-instrumentalist Seth Fox (guitar, saxophone, flute and whatever else he can find). From Nashville, by way of Mississippi, Afton Wolfe has established himself as a master songsmith and a not-to-miss live performance.
ZOSO: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience at Hatch Amphitheater
THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE AT HATCH AMPHITHEATER, LOCATED AT 45 SOUTH FRENCH BROAD AVE IN DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE ALL AGES STANDING ROOM ONLY AN EVENING WITH…. ZOSO: THE ULTIMATE LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE Celebrating their 30th anniversary in 2025, Zoso has become one of the most iconic and respected Led Zeppelin tribute experiences in the world, having played over 4,800 shows across the globe. Known for their unparalleled dedication to faithfully recreating the legendary band’s live performances, Zoso has earned accolades from both critics and fans alike. Zoso’s live performances focus on the raw energy and intricate musicality of Led Zeppelin’s best-known hits and deeper tracks, with a particular emphasis on recreating their live show experience. The band’s commitment to authenticity has earned them praise from major outlets, with the LA Times calling them “head and shoulders above all other Led Zeppelin tributes,” and the St. Petersburg Times describing them as “the most exacting of all the Led Zeppelin tributes.” The band was founded in 1995 by Matt Jernigan and Adam Sandling, both of whom are renowned for their exceptional musicianship and passion for Led Zeppelin’s music. Jernigan, who takes on the colossal role of Robert Plant, has a commanding stage presence that rivals the icon himself. Sandling, who brings John Paul Jones to life, masterfully plays bass, keyboards, and mandolin, replicating the multifaceted talent of the Zeppelin legend. In 2015, Bevan Davies joined Zoso on drums to master the part of John Bonham. An accomplished touring and studio drummer with a resume that includes playing with such artists as Danzig, Jerry Cantrell (of Alice in Chains), and Static X and many more. Davies brings an unmistakable power and precision to Zoso’s live shows, helping the band recreate Bonham’s legendary drum sound. His performance of Bonham’s legendary Moby Dick is something to behold. In 2025, at the age of 24, Holston Rainero joined the band, taking on the monumental guitar role of Jimmy Page. A fan of Zoso, Rainero didn’t let an opportunity slip away when he learned of an opening in the band’s lineup. His story read like something straight out of a movie script; Rainero reached out directly to the band through social media to request an audition. While dozens of musicians had already contacted the band with no success, Rainero’s determination set him apart. After starting out 2025 touring with Zakk Wylde on the Zakk Sabbath tour. The band has now embarked on its 30th anniversary headlining tour. New dates for the tour are being added every week with the hopes of reaching 150 shows this year. Find your tickets at Zosoontour.com and come relive the live Zeppelin show as it was played back in the day!
Buddhagraph Spaceship / The Kind Thieves / Hustle Souls
ALL AGES STANDING ROOM ONLY FT. LOCAL ARTISTS & MAKERS BUDDHAGRAPH SPACESHIPHailing from Asheville, North Carolina, Buddhagraph Spaceship integrates elements of rock, funk, americana, and jazz fusion through technical improvisation to create a dynamic sound. They are sonic shapeshifters, taking their audiences on a journey through their song’s stories. Guided by melodies and driven by complex rhythms, they create unique soundscapes that are both familiar and raw. Buddhagraph’s eclectic sound catapults them into a genre-less space, focusing on creating a sensory experience for listeners to lose themselves and in doing so wake up to the world. THE KIND THIEVES Hailing from the heart of Appalachia, The Kind Thieves are a musical tour de force that is far greater than simply the sum of its parts. With members originating from all over the Southern West Virginia region, the Thieves pull influences from musical genres spanning from classic rock to funk to bluegrass, wrapped up in a jam-band bow that promises a 100% original and mind-blowing live experience every time they perform. But jam-band isn’t even a box you can put the Thieves into, with heart-wrenching melodies, jaw-dropping harmonies, and songwriting capability far beyond their years, there is no way of knowing which direction they’ll go next, and no musical stone they’ll leave unturned. The Kind Thieves debut record ‘Many A Thief’ was released in 2017 and continues to win new fans with it’s unforgettable hooks and sweet storytelling sensibilities. HUSTLE SOULS Hustle Souls, based in Asheville, NC, masterfully blend Retro-Soul, Brass Band Funk, and Singer-Songwriter Americana into a unique and captivating sound. Lauded by American Blues Scene as a “generation-jumping mashup of new school second line funk with old school vintage soul,” and described by Bluestown Music as “intimate soul…with a Curtis Mayfield like warmth,” the band has earned a spot as one of Music Connection Magazine’s “Hot 100 Live Unsigned Artists & Bands.” Overflowing with energy and spontaneity , Hustle Souls features roaring B3 organ and jubilant brass, balanced with three-part vocal harmonies and a passion for songwriting. Their music has been praised by Aldora Britian Records as “worthy of being included in that brilliant soul music canon, a heritage that features some of the greatest performers and writers that have ever graced this earth.”
PATIO: Reed Turchi World on Fire Album Release Show
– ALL AGES- LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE REED TURCHI Hailed by the Oxford American as an artist “beyond genre constraints,” Reed Turchi first became fascinated with the sound of the North Mississippi Hill Country blues as a teenager, when he began making regular pilgrimages to northern Mississippi to capture field recordings of the last of the music’s originators. On his captivating new album, World On Fire, Turchi revisits those vintage blues and spiritual tunes with new perspective gained in the wake of four tumultuous years marked by debilitating illness, divorce, and a cross-country move. Recorded live over two nights without any edits or overdubs, the collection is the raw and haunting testimony of a man who’s been to the brink and back, as stark and eerie as it is enthralling and hypnotic. Turchi produced the record himself, stripping each track down to its barest essentials with only acoustic guitars, upright bass, and drums to accompany his evocative slide playing and aching vocals, and the result is a timeless recording that lands somewhere between Muddy Waters’ Folk Singer and Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska, an alternatingly harrowing and hopeful journey of self-discovery fueled by doubt and despair, pain and healing, loss and redemption. “I’ve known how to play these tunes for a long time now,” Turchi explains, “but I didn’t know how to sing them until I lived them. I had to find my voice.” With World On Fire, Reed Turchi hasn’t just found his voice, he’s found himself, too.
PATIO: Kim Smith
– ALL AGES- LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE KIM SMITH MUSIC Kim Smith is a singer-songwriter/collaborator based out of Asheville, North Carolina. “Songwriting is not just a passion it’s an expression and an extension of myself in the most valuable and strongest times.” Kim continues to record and release songs produced by Asheville-based Chris Rosser as well as Nashville-based Dean Miller.
New Dawn Starkestra
ALL AGES STANDING ROOM ONLY NEW DAWN STARKESTRA New Dawn Starkestra is band of friends who play as if it’s their last gig! All prominent figures in the Western North Carolina music scene, Rebekah Todd, Isaac Hadden, Quinn Sternberg and Jeff Sipe have joined forces for this new project that combines all of their voices into a unified sound. Playing original music written by each member of the band, unique takes on covered repertoire, and daring improvised material, they bring joy and journey to each performance. Every show presents a different adventure as the four artists lean into the unexpected and feed off of each other, creating spontaneous music of the moment.
Jacoozy Album Release Show
ALL AGESSTANDING ROOM ONLY JACOOZY Jacoozy is a band that thrives on connection, both with their audience and each other. Formed in 2021, the band emerged from the underground house show scene in Boone, North Carolina, blending Southern rock, jam traditions, and modern sensibilities. Their sound is built on live energy, with each performance capturing the raw spirit of their music—no studio tricks or polished layers. Jacoozy’s songwriting is deeply rooted in introspection, capturing moments of time and self-reflection while celebrating their Southern roots and the communities that have shaped them. The band’s approach to music is collaborative, shaped by their basement jams and experimental spirit. With a unique blend of influences and a clear mission to create authentic, live-driven music, Jacoozy’s future looks as promising as the stories they are telling.
PATIO: Chris McGinnis & Mamaw’s Angels
– ALL AGES- LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE CHRIS MCGINNINS & MAMAW’S ANGELS Chris McGinnis writes songs that exist somewhere between a hiccup and a heartache. His most recent EP, Songs For You, touches on the peculiarity of your hometown morphing beyond recognition. It tells the story of two Baby Boomers falling in and out of love across time zones and decades. It’s about connection and disconnection alike. With the release of his debut full-length album Mamaw’s Angel, Chris veers deeper into these familiar themes. Through tales of stolen Winnebagos and hip-shaking grandbabies, Chris’ music is Appalachian absurdity for the 21st Century.
PATIO: Josh Rennie-Hynes
– ALL AGES – LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE JOSH RENNIE-HYNES Josh Rennie-Hynes has a way of crafting songs that stay with you, blending personal storytelling with universal themes. His music fuses elements of folk, indie rock, dream pop to create a sound that is both timeless and distinctively his own. Often compared to iconic artists like Neil Young, Tom Petty, and Paul Kelly, as well as modern greats like The War on Drugs and Fleet Foxes, his work resonates deeply with fans around the world. His music encapsulates both the storytelling traditions of his roots and the rich musical heritage of his adopted home. Since relocating to the US in 2018 after receiving the prestigious Australian Arts Council’s Nashville Songwriters Residency, Rennie-Hynes has immersed himself in East Nashville’s vibrant music scene. He has released four full-length albums: Patterns (2019), Day Rage (2022), LIGHT/SHADE (2023), and Fragile Like a Bomb (2023), adding to an already impressive catalog that includes Self-titled (2012), February (2014), and Furthermore (2016). A prolific songwriter and performer, Rennie-Hynes has toured extensively across Australia, New Zealand, and the US, captivating audiences with his live performances. His music has been featured on prominent TV shows, including Netflix’s global hit series Virgin River, where he was the most-placed artist in a recent season. In 2020, he further cemented his place in the industry by signing a publishing deal with Urband and Lazar, a company representing artists like The Kooks and Lil Wayne. In the fall of 2025 he is set to release his newest album called ‘Stars in the Southern Sky’ The title pays homage to his homeland of Australia and his adopted home in the US south. The first single to be taken from it is called ‘In Good Time’ and is out now. Whether performing live, crafting songs in his East Nashville home, Josh Rennie-Hynes continues to push boundaries, creating music that is deeply authentic and profoundly moving.
