SPELLLING
ALL AGESSTANDING ROOM ONLY SPELLLING SPELLLING, the moniker of the Bay Area experimental pop mastermind Chrystia Cabral, has emerged as a visionary artist, pushing the boundaries of genre and captivating audiences with her richly envisioned albums and enchanting live performances. SPELLLING gained widespread recognition with the release of her critically acclaimed debut album, Pantheon of Me, in 2017. The album showcased her prodigious talent as a songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. In 2019, she signed to Sacred Bones and released her highly anticipated sophomore album, Mazy Fly, further elevating her artistic vision and expanding her sonic palette. In 2021 she released her breakthrough project, The Turning Wheel, which saw her orchestrating and self-producing an album that features an ensemble of 31 collaborating musicians. The Turning Wheel has become a career-defining opus for the artist. The album received widespread unanimous praise, earning itself The Needle Drops #1 album of the year in 2021. As SPELLLING continues to evolve and explore new musical territories, she further solidifies herself as a once in a lifetime artist. Her ability to create beautiful soundscapes that transport listeners to other realms along with her transcendent live performances have earned her legions of dedicated fans. With each release, SPELLLING invites us on a mesmerizing journey into her world, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of her listeners. SMUT Smut is the project of lyricist Tay Roebuck, guitarists Andie Min and Sam Ruschman, drummer Aidan O’Connor, and bassist John Steiner. Roebuck, Ruschman and Min started the band a decade ago in Cincinnati, Ohio. After years in the DIY scene, they made their Bayonet Records full-length debut, How the Light Felt. The record was a revelation. Pitchfork called it “a rigorous, decade-spanning study,” and a “well-oiled spin on late-’80s guitar pop.” Under the Radar called it “pop perfection,” that “blends subtle hooks with wistful lyrics.” It was a record that explored grief through the lens of melancholic dream pop, using drum machines and layered, intricate melodies. How the Light Felt brought the band to Chicago, a city with more room for their growing sound. They still faced the modern struggles of the working musician, though: instability, objectification, financial precarity. The band channeled this period of touring, personnel changes, and personal upheavals into their newest musical endeavors.
PATIO (FREE SHOW!): Darby Wilcox
– FREE SHOW!!! – ALL AGES – LIMITED SEATING IS FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED Stunning. Incisive. Heartbreaking. These are words that jump to mind when describing singer-songwriter and Mayor of Babetown, Darby Wilcox, whose powerful and commanding presence leaves her audiences captivated, charmed, and fascinated. With the dual powers of her tenderness and ferocity, she makes you feel as if you have been given a gift; a precious glimpse into the deepest depths of her secret soul. Her songs are places you’ve been before. They are pain. They are joy. They are honesty. They are your story through her eyes. It is this unadulterated vulnerability and strength in honesty that leaves Darby’s audiences with the feeling that ‘this too shall pass and in the morning I will try again,’ empowered, inspired, and likely misty-eyed. You can find Darby Wilcox in a plethora of venerable listening rooms, patios, and galleries throughout the Southeast, and you can find her music on any streaming platform where music is available. FREE SHOW!! Show runs 5:30-6:45. Food and drink available from The Grey Eagle Taqueria. Family friendly show! Come fill your Friday evening with food, drink, fun and some of the best live music Asheville has to offer – all in one place.
SWEET RELIEF CONCERT SERIES (PATIO): Magenta Sunshine
FREE SHOW!! DONATIONS ENCOURAGED!! ALL AGES PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED 1pm – 4pm DAILY The Grey Eagle is proud to be the new home of the Sweet Relief Concert Series offering FREE MUSIC for the people of Asheville on our outdoor patio stage EVERYDAY from 1-4pm. The Grey Eagle Taqueria and bar will be open, and the full schedule for the upcoming week is below. MON 10/28: The Brian Felix Quartet + BoogiTherapi TUE 10/29: Mike Martinez + East Coast Dirt WED 10/30: LEAF Artists THU 10/31: Magenta Sunshine
SWEET RELIEF CONCERT SERIES (PATIO): LEAF Artists
FREE SHOW!! DONATIONS ENCOURAGED!! ALL AGES PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED 1pm – 4pm DAILY The Grey Eagle is proud to be the new home of the Sweet Relief Concert Series offering FREE MUSIC for the people of Asheville on our outdoor patio stage EVERYDAY from 1-4pm. The Grey Eagle Taqueria and bar will be open, and the full schedule for the upcoming week is below. MON 10/28: The Brian Felix Quartet + BoogiTherapi TUE 10/29: Mike Martinez + East Coast Dirt WED 10/30: LEAF Artists THU 10/31: Magenta Sunshine
SWEET RELIEF CONCERT SERIES (PATIO): Mike Martinez + East Coast Dirt
FREE SHOW!! DONATIONS ENCOURAGED!! ALL AGES PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED 1pm – 4pm DAILY The Grey Eagle is proud to be the new home of the Sweet Relief Concert Series offering FREE MUSIC for the people of Asheville on our outdoor patio stage EVERYDAY from 1-4pm. The Grey Eagle Taqueria and bar will be open, and the full schedule for the upcoming week is below. MON 10/28: The Brian Felix Quartet + BoogiTherapi TUE 10/29: Mike Martinez + East Coast Dirt WED 10/30: LEAF Artists THU 10/31: Magenta Sunshine
PATIO (FREE SHOW!): Julianna Jade
– FREE SHOW!!! – ALL AGES – LIMITED SEATING IS FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED Julianna Jade, a local musician in Asheville, NC is an up-and-coming singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Her distinctive sound is inspired by life’s most profound and wistful moments, resulting in a collection of songs that are both emotional, inspiring, and passionate. Her lyrics and melodies have the power to transport you back to a special memory leaving you spellbound. With a beautiful blend of warm acoustic guitar and soulful vocals, listeners are left feeling a tug at their heartstrings and wanting more. Music is food for the soul and Julianna Jade’s music is a perfect reflection of that. FREE SHOW!! Show runs 2pm-3:15. Food and drink available from The Grey Eagle Taqueria. Family friendly show! Come fill your Sunday day with food, drink, fun and some of the best live music Asheville has to offer – all in one place.
PATIO (FREE SHOW!): Dirty Dawg “Soul on a Roll” Tour
– FREE SHOW!!! – ALL AGES – LIMITED SEATING IS FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED Paul & Johnny from Dirty Dead play acoustic Grateful Dead and much more! FREE SHOW!! Show runs 2:00 PM-3:15. Food and drink available from The Grey Eagle Taqueria. Family friendly show! Come fill your Saturday day with food, drink, fun and some of the best live music Asheville has to offer – all in one place.
PATIO (FREE SHOW!): Cary Fridley & Dave Perkins
– FREE SHOW!!! – ALL AGES – LIMITED SEATING IS FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED Cary Fridley and Dave Perkins play roots, blues, jazz and original songs. Cary’s high lonesome singing has been echoing these hills for over 25 years, and Asheville native Dave Perkins plays incredible electric guitar influenced by legends like Warren Haynes and Stevie Ray Vaughan. FREE SHOW!! Show runs 4:00 PM-515. Food and drink available from The Grey Eagle Taqueria. Family friendly show! Come fill your Saturday day with food, drink, fun and some of the best live music Asheville has to offer – all in one place.
[FREE SHOW]: Brody Hunt & The Handfulls w/ Planefolk
ALL AGES STANDING/DANCING ROOM ONLY FREE SHOW! DONATIONS ENCOURAGED BRODY HUNT AND THE HANDFULLS Asheville, NC’s finest honky tonk band, playing a mixture of songs written by Brody Hunt, some classics, and many obscure country covers from mostly the 1960’s. PLANEFOLK Planefolk is the solo project of Asheville native Kevin Smith. Influences begin with the Appalachian sounds of bluegrass and old time. Then travels on with the rawness of rock and roll infused with heavy doses of classic country. All original songs inspired by songwriters such as Prine, Nelson, Springsteen and Cash.
Anya Hinkle + The Greenliners: Hurricane Relief Concert for Swannanoa’s Beacon Foundation
ALL AGESPARTIALLY SEATED SHOW (please note the option of SEATED vs SRO at checkout) NET TICKET PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT SWANNANOA’S BEACON FOUNDATION Swannanoa Grassroots Alliance meetup 5:30 to 7:00. Net ticket proceeds to benefit Swannanoa’s Beacon Foundation. The Swannanoa Grassroots Alliance is a collaboration of neighbors, local nonprofits, businesses, and churches actively working to inform the community and support relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts in the Swannanoa Valley.SGA’s mission is to share accurate information, provide helpful resources, and serve as a communication bridge within the valley. They’re also here to listen to neighbors and ensure that all voices are heard and advocated for, as external relief organizations arrive and government entities begin the process of rebuilding.Their digital presence on social media (“Swannanoa Grassroots Alliance” on Facebook and Instagram) and their website, SwannanoaGrassrootsAlliance.org, are meant to serve as a hub for resources, services, and information for folks who live in Swannanoa and the surrounding area. The information is updated daily to ensure accuracy. For more information, or to get involved, reach out to [email protected] ANYA HINKLE Born in the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia, ANYA HINKLE’s music is steeped in the tones of folk and bluegrass and seasoned by travels across the world with vivid storytelling, vibrant musicianship, and arresting honesty. Anya won the Merlefest Chris Austin song contest and was a finalist in the Hazel Dickens songwriting competition in 2019 for her song “Ballad of Zona Abston,” and was runner-up in the International Acoustic Music Awards in 2022 for “Hills of Swannanoa.” She has recorded some 10 albums in various collaborations both in the US and Japan. Her most recent album OCEANIA was recorded at Citizen Vinyl in Asheville, NC with storied producer Kevin Moloney (U2, Sinéad O’Connor), featuring legendary Irish guitarist John Doyle and slide guitar master Billy Cardine. THE GREENLINERS The Greenliners are an Asheville based band made up of veteran musicians from the Western North Carolina scene. The five piece acoustic unit is known for mixing a unique blend of progressive bluegrass, Americana, and folk music and topping it off with a touch of jam. Their style incorporates traditional bluegrass elements like acoustic instruments—banjo, mandolin, guitar, upright bass, and dobro— while also infusing more contemporary influences. This gives their sound a fresh, modern take on roots music while honoring the traditions of Americana and bluegrass.