EARLY: Country Brunch w/ Hearts Gone South
– ALL AGES (free admission for kids) – LIMITED SEATING IS FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED Country Brunch at The Grey Eagle – a music series for early birds. Country Brunch showcases a goldmine of local country bands that can usually only be found playing late nights in local and regional venues, and brings them out into the light of day for lovers of an early matinee show. The series runs monthly with a different band each month. Monthly Lineup: 11/12: Jackson Grimm 12/10: Liliana Hudgens & Erika Lewis1/14: Vaden Landers2/11: Hearts Gone South3/10: Julia Sanders Show runs 12-3pm on the indoor music room stage. Food and drink available from The Grey Eagle Taqueria. Family friendly show! Kids get in free. Come fill your Sunday day with food, drink, fun and some of the best live music Asheville has to offer – all in one place.
OUTPOST: Part of This
– ALL AGES- STANDING ROOM ONLY- RAIN OR SHINE Part of This is a dynamic power rock trio hailing from the picturesque town of Tryon, North Carolina, nestled in the foothills of the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains. Formed by three passionate musicians with a shared love for both rock and alternative genres, the band is making waves with their distinctive sound. Alex lays down the groove on bass and also takes the lead with his powerful vocals, delivering raw emotion with each lyric. Rich, a virtuoso on the guitar, adds sonic brilliance, weaving melodic rock riffs with an alternative twist that captivates audiences. Jay’s thunderous drumming provides the rhythmic foundation that propels their music to new heights. What sets Part of This apart is their ability to blend Alternative rock with an indie spirit, creating a musical fusion that’s as refreshing as it is electrifying. Their original compositions resonate with a lively, moody, and anthemic retro vibe, taking listeners on a sonic journey. Drawing inspiration from a diverse array of musical influences, Part of This crafts songs that are both introspective and relatable. Their lyrics delve into the human experience, touching on themes of emotions, life experiences, and the pursuit of dreams. Part of This released their debut album “Just Fine” in 2023. This album showcases the band’s journey and commitment to their craft, offering a rich tapestry of songs that resonate deeply with listeners. Each track on “Just Fine” is a testament to their dedication to authenticity and musical innovation. With an ever-growing fan base and a sound that defies easy categorization, Part of This is poised to make their mark on the alternative rock scene. Stay tuned as they continue to rock stages and deliver their unique blend of melodic prowess, indie charm, and unadulterated passion.
OUTPOST: Shake it like a Caveman
– ALL AGES- STANDING ROOM ONLY- RAIN OR SHINE Shake it like a caveman is no stranger to the highway. He’s a one-man band dance party, thrusting somewhere between poolside film scores and early American work songs. It’s Sonic and Visual dynamite that makes you move that thang. PRESS “Rock Et Sauvage” Elle Magazine Paris, France “A Sexy Trance Inducing Experience” The North Coast Journal Humbolt County, California “Electric neo-blues & amped-up disco porn grooves” The Philadelphia Examiner “Shake it like a Caveman makes music that rocks like only a 10-piece outfit can. The thing is, Shake It Like A Caveman is a one-man-band”. KUT- Radio Austin, Texas “Exuberant and gritty garage-stomp. Instantly, this music spoke to me”…. Nashville Scene “Shake it like a caveman’s electric convulsive twist provides a hearty tonic for lingering spiritual deficits.” Indy Week, Chapel Hill, North Carolina “Authentic broken down no messing proper sounding old school blues that is good for your soul.” Organ- London, England
Ho Ho Ho Down XII ft Jaime Wyatt, Susto String Band and more!
– ALL AGES- STANDING ROOM ONLYNEW WEST RECORDS AND NORMALTOWN RECORDS PRESENTHo Ho Ho Down is an annual charity concert / Xmas party that is making its Asheville debut this year! This year’s event at The Grey Eagle on December 8th features Jaime Wyatt, SUSTO String Band (feat. Holler Choir), The Pink Stones and Julia Sanders, with proceeds from the evening going towards Beloved Asheville. The Ho Down began 12 years ago in NYC (the first four years were at Gramercy Theatre), and since then has traveled to Atlanta, Houston, Athens, Austin, Chattanooga and Greenville… past performers include Futurebirds, J Roddy Walston & The Business, Washed Out, 49 Winchester, Black Joe Lewis, Delicate Steve, The Deslondes, New Madrid, Seratones, Daniel Romano and more.
TimaLikesMusic Presents: That 90’s Love
– ALL AGES- STANDING/DANCING ROOM ONLYTIMALIKESMUSIC’S: THAT 90’S LOVE“Yo, tonight we are all family. So, at the count of three, everyone yell out your favorite curse word.”So starts a typical show by R&B/Funk keyboardist, vocalist and band leader TimaLikesMusic. Backed by drums, bass, trumpet, guitar, and a second keyboardist, TimaLikesMusic shows are full of James Brown-style energy and musical comedy.“When I say ‘I like’ you say ‘Music’… I Like – Music, I Like – Music…”Tima’s big break came during Covid when she appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show to talk about her viral series of humorous jingles posted on Instagram’s Reels platform. Since then, Tima has composed music for companies & brands including Iliza Shlesinger’s 2022 Netflix special Hot Forever, Ralph Lauren’s short film, A Portrait of the American Dream, National Public Media podcast sponsorships, and more. Her work on a podcast created in conjunction with YouTube and National Public Media, The Upload: Rise of the Creator Economy, won Best Branded Podcast at the 2022 PR Daily Content Marketing Awards.”Fans adore her relatable content — she’s sung about everything from the awkwardness of social interactions, to how to properly wear a face mask, to the frustration of getting only one sauce packet with her fast food meal.” – NY PostTima’s summer 2023 EP, Love, Daddy Princess, is a nod to the smooth 80’s and 90’s R&B era. Listen carefully and you can hear the influences of Luther Vandross, Whitney Houston, and Sade.Tima also produces and performs TimaLikesMusic Presents: That 90’s Love – old-school R&B dance parties in which she hosts and DJs, accompanied by a live drummer. Most of her live shows start with the live band set, leading into the TimaLikesMusic Presents: That 90’s Love after party.After selling out venues in Brooklyn, NY and Washington D.C., Tima signed with Wasserman super agent Andrea Johnson. More tours have since been booked, more music has been recorded, and more plans have been made. You should probably jump on this train before it leaves you behind at the station.The beginning piano notes of “A Thousand Miles” by Vanessa Carlton ring out. The audience roars. “You want some funk on it?” The audience becomes a crowd, and the roar grows. “We gonna put some funk on it. Ready?!”They are.
**CANCELED** OUTPOST: Don Merckle
– ALL AGES- STANDING ROOM ONLY- RAIN OR SHINE Don MerckleA darkly honest and wry singer/songwriter out of Charleston, South Carolina, Don Merckle’s songs are firmly planted among the fertile mixed traditions of American music. He is a workman’s poet, capable of delivering a rock and roll growl or a quiet dose of smoky barroom introspection with equal passion. He has led the popular Appalachian/Irish outfit Loch Ness Johnny, co-fronted the rambunctious Alt-Country American Gun, and founded the lively Don Merckle & the Blacksmiths. In his current solo work he is leaning into more stately and thoughtful singing which highlights the darkly emotional lyrical contours that are the hallmark of his best material. Don has shared stages with acts like Drivin’ N Cryin’, Lucero, Shooter Jennings, The Avett Brothers, Cracker, and more. He has a sound and feel that ably captures the ineffable blend of roots music and rock and roll at the heart of his songs.
OUTPOST: Everyman Jones and the Stick People
– ALL AGES- STANDING ROOM ONLY- RAIN OR SHINE- FREE SHOW
Odie Leigh
– ALL AGES – STANDING ROOM ONLYODIE LEIGH Beginning with a bet between friends to see who could go viral, Odie Leigh’s musical journey has always been a bit unconventional. Hailing from suburban South Louisiana, where Lil Wayne and Tim McGraw carry equal reverence, Leigh’s musical influences are as contradictory as the area she grew up in. Singing in school choirs and church praise bands as a child, Leigh didn’t find her voice until 2020 gave her the solitude to create her own sound, free from the judgment and influence of the New Orleans music scene. Once described as “folk-misfit,” Odie Leigh’s songwriting reflects an earnest and fervent search for identity through the confusion of growing up culturally-adjacent in an area with so much history, tradition, and faults. Guided by the classic folk, blues, and country music that floods the southern soundscape, and shaped by her self-taught finger-picking style, Leigh’s music is an eclectic glimpse into feeling stuck in all of life’s in-betweens.KING STRANGKing Strang is the ragpunk, old-timey, and always fun one man band project of Michael Sinner, proudly represented by Portland’s Flail Records. Using influences of traditional folk music as well as 40’s jazz sounds, King Strang blends the old with the new in all of his music. Often playing a resonator guitar, stomp box, and kazoo, King Strang upholds a consistently jazzy barroom sound that remains unique from his work in incredible projects such as the Bridge City Sinners and Clyde and the Milltailers. King Strang’s music is nothing if not music to have a good time to. On his recent record “The Second Coming”, Michael Sinner is joined by Lightnin Luke on the fiddle, bringing even more old time vibes. With lyrics about religious folklore, love and longing, and apathy, King Strang brings a little something for everybody with a love for old time music and incredible jazz vocals.
Pretty Little Goat + The Wilder Flower
– ALL AGES- STANDING ROOM ONLYPRETTY LITTLE GOAT You’ve never “herd” anything like them. Grassroots music at its finest, Pretty Little Goat formed in 2013 through their common grounding in the deep well of tradition found in the mountains of Western North Carolina. As young lovers of old-time music, Pretty Little Goat began winning string band competitions right away with their hard driving style. Since then, they have been drawing inspiration from a diverse array of sources, coupled with a lifestyle close to the land, to create a unique collection of timeless original music. Pretty Little Goat sees traditional music is a living art form – vibrant and evolving – and their energy and creativity on stage reflect that. They will get you dancing with a diverse array of old-time fiddle tunes, swingy country two-step numbers, and rollicking mountain hoedowns, while in turn offering heartfelt ballads and sweet harmonies. Pushing out a sound unidentifiable by time, their music is “as close as we will ever be to our past while being as current as we need it to be” (Mike Ashworth, Steep Canyon Rangers). Don’t miss the Goats! THE WILDER FLOWERThe Wilder Flower hails from Pickens SC & Brevard NC. We grew up in the thick of Appalachian bluegrass and old time music, fiddling and picking in the Y/JAM programs and with friends. As young musicians, we worked our ways onto stages at IBMA, MerleFest, and America’s Got Talent, and won blue ribbons at the South Carolina Old Time Fiddler’s Convention and beyond. We finally met in 2020 at Hagood Mill, where Madeline won the South Carolina State Fiddler’s Championship. Grounded in the language of our instrumental training, our collaboration flexes between folk, Americana, bluegrass, and Old-time tunes. Vocally, we thrive on three-part harmonies, whether a two-chord old-time ballad, or a modern, minor-filled melody, and instrumentally, we feature bluegrass banjo tunes, fiddle and clawhammer string-band songs, flat-picking guitar tunes, and everything in between. The Wilder Flower continues to write and tour throughout Appalachia and around the south eastern United States.
OUTPOST: Karma Dogs
– ALL AGES- STANDING ROOM ONLY- RAIN OR SHINEKarma Dogs Asheville’s classic rock band covering some of the greatest decades of music ensuring you catch an FM buzz! Get ready to rock and dance!!
