Jon Spencer
ALL AGESSTANDING ROOM ONLY JON SPENCER Jon Spencer has been an innovative force in the independent music scene since the mid-80s. An acclaimed live performer, he has toured all the continents except Antarctica and has amassed a dizzying discography as the leader of Pussy Galore, The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Heavy Trash, and Jon Spencer & the HITmakers, as well as with Boss Hog, The Honeymoon Killers, The Gibson Brothers, and Taxi Girls. His collaborations include (but are not limited to) working with Steve Albini, Add N To X, Nicole Atkins, Beastie Boys, Beck, Bomb The Bass, R.L. Burnside, James Chance, Coldcut, Chuck D, Dan The Automator, Jim Dickinson, DJ Shadow, Einsturzende Neubauten, Guitar Wolf, GZA, David Holmes, Japanese Popstars, Dr. John, Calvin Johnson, Steve Jordan, Khan, Moby, Money Mark, The Muffs, The North Mississippi All Stars, Princess Superstar, Puffy AmiYumi, The Sadies, Nancy Sinatra, Solex, Solomon Burke, Speedball Baby, Rufus Thomas, UNKLE, Unloved, Andre Williams, and Bernie Worrell. His production credits include: Cheater Slicks, Demolition Doll Rods, Experimental Tropic Blues Band, Perrosky, Mike Edison, Jesper Munk, Sunshine & The Rain, The Bobby Lees, and Samantha Fish & Jesse Dayton.
Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast: EP Release Show
ALL AGESSTANDING ROOM ONLY CAILTIN KRISKO & THE BROADCAST Recommended to fans of: Tedeschi Trucks Band, Bonnie Raitt, Beth Hart, Elles Bailey, & Marcus King Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast bring their unmistakable roots rock & roll sound from the mountains of North Carolina back to stage for the release of their limited edition EP album Keepsake, available only at shows this fall. The band has earned a devoted international following for their electrifying live shows, razor-sharp songwriting, and the magnetic force of Caitlin Krisko’s powerhouse voice—praised by Rolling Stone as “arguably one of the best kept vocal secrets of the Southeast”. Their new single “Heart of Gold” is already earning national airplay on Planet Rock, and it’s not hard to hear why. With lyrics that dig deep and a performance that hits even deeper, it’s a powerful glimpse into the emotional terrain of Heirloom. As Blues Matters put it: “With Heirloom on the horizon, ‘Heart Of Gold’ marks the beginning of what promises to be a defining era for Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast.” Written in the wake of profound loss from the unexpected passing of Krisko’s mother and guitarist Aaron Austin’s stepfather in 2023, Keepsake holds the first six tracks off the band’s highly anticipated full length album Heirloom (out spring 2026) which promises to explore what we inherit, and what we leave behind. It’s a record about lineage, letting go, and choosing what truly matters. Each track was shaped not just by grief, but by years of resilience, miles on the road, and a deep commitment to creating something real together. Their last run through the USA & UK left audiences stunned, with Bristol 24/7 declaring it “a night that left no one disappointed,” and calling Krisko’s voice “one of the best in the business—soulful yet raw with that raspy ragged edge… mesmerizing.” Now, with Keepsake set to release and momentum swelling on both sides of the Atlantic, the band returns with sharpened focus and undeniable urgency. Whether you’ve been following since day one or are just hearing their name for the first time, don’t miss your chance to be in the room on their upcoming album release tour. COWBOY JUDY Formerly known as Sweet Claudette, Cowboy Judy is made up of Amanda Anne Platt, Amber Sankaran, Dulci Ellenburger, ans Melissa Hymen. Calling Asheville, NC home – the band formed in 2009 after playing together in a women’s songwriting showcase. This “Country Motown” supergroup features fluid harmonies, superb songwriting, and charisma to spare.
Rock Academy Mixtape Tour
-ALL AGES-LIMITED SEATING (FIRST COME FIRST SERVE) + STANDING ROOM ROCK ACADEMY Rock Academy is a Year-Round Rock Band Performance Program that take our bands out of the classrooms and into Asheville’s music scene. Students learn to perform a wide variety of musical styles and songs of various genres including blues, classic rock, hard rock, punk, surf, americana and more. Our music students grow into skilled musicians and take their band “on the road” to play in front of live audiences at some of the top venues in the area. The Asheville Rock Academy’s talented students have played some high-profile gigs, including the Main stage at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. Academy bands have also played with Cliff Williams of AC/DC and American Idol’s Caleb Johnson. Join us for this year’s “Mix Tape 2025” show!
Eddie 9V & Paul McDonald
ALL AGESSTANDING ROOM ONLY EDDIE 9V Eddie 9V has powered up. The Georgia-born bandleader has rapidly grown from a local blues scene favorite to an internationally recognized artist with a fresh, fiery take on Southern soul, blues, rock, and funk. His 2022 album Capricorn hit #1 on the charts, earning praise from Classic Rock and The Guardian for its instinctive, golden-era American roots sound. Now, Eddie returns with Saratoga, out November 22, 2024, on Ruf Records. Written with his brother Lane Kelly, the album showcases his evolving songwriting, blending vintage soul, rapid-fire lyricism, and infectious grooves. From the disco-tinged harmonies of the title track to the alt-folk trip of Truckee and the brass-blasting take on Mac DeMarco’s Chamber of Reflection, Saratoga proves Eddie 9V’s creative arc is just getting started. “Capricorn was a big jump for us,” he says. “But I’m already writing new songs, y’know?” PAUL McDONALD Paul McDonald’s voice is immediately recognizable and impossible to ignore. Often compared to legends like Rod Stewart and Bob Dylan, the poetic story-driven narratives and deeply catchy hooks in his music are delivered by a raspy yet refined voice reminiscent of another era that demands to be heard right now. He pulls off the rare feat of being a poet, visual artist, songwriter, adamant performer, and a powerful vocalist. Paul’s hope is to spread peace, love, and unity through his music. His first album in more than six years, “So Long To the Dark Side,” drops on July 11, 2025, with the electric single, “Dark Side,” leading a string of releases in the build up.
Dillon Fence
ALL AGESSTANDING ROOM ONLY DILLON FENCE Dillon Fence – Greg Humphreys, Kent Alphin, Chris Goode, and Scott Carle – returns to North Carolina this December with a run of dates to celebrate the 35th anniversary of their debut full-length album, Rosemary, released in 1992 through NC-based indie label Mammoth Records. Produced by rock legend Ron St. Germain, Rosemary represents a culmination of years of performing and songwriting and helped forge a special connection with fans. Their signature pop rock LP holds some of the band’s best-known and loved songs Rosemary helped the Fence become one of the biggest regional draws of that time – roaming the college circuit, always returning to their home base, indie rock Mecca Chapel Hill, NC. The band’s college town jangle had a touch of soul and a youthful romanticism decidedly out of step with ‘90s nihilism. Follow-up LPs Outside In and Living Room Scene reflected the sonic influence of alternative rock while retaining their dedication to harmony and songcraft. Tours across the U.S. and Europe supporting X, Hootie & The Blowfish, and The Black Crowes followed. The band unofficially broke up in 1995; however, since 2000, Dillon Fence has reunited regularly to play shows for their appreciative fans and celebrate music that defines a special time for the band and the fans. Celebrate the 35th anniversary of Rosemary and get into the holiday spirit with Dillon Fence this December!
FREE SHOW: Supernatural – The Music of Vic Chestnutt Panic Pre Party + Jason Crawford & Save the Bones
THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE AT HATCH AMPHITHEATER, LOCATED AT 45 SOUTH FRENCH BROAD AVE IN DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE. FREE SHOW ALL AGES STANDING ROOM ONLY Join us at the Hatch Amphitheater on July 25 from 4 to 6:30pm for a special pre-party ahead of the Widespread Panic show. SUPERNATURAL: THE MUSIC OF VIC CHESTNUTT This unique performance brings together members of 54 Bicycles, Slow Runner, Slow Packer, The High Divers, and Scott McMicken and the Ever Expanding for an evening rooted in reverence and reinterpretation. Widespread Panic’s own unique folk process of sharing and playing the music they love helped expand discovery of the larger than life character of Vic Chesnutt. Vic’s music continues to shape and influence the modern Southern rock and folk landscape with poetic fire — his songs are both deeply personal and wildly universal. Come early. Come ready. Let’s celebrate the legacy of one of the greatest. JASON CRAWFORD & SAVE THE BONES Jason Crawford Is celebrating the vinyl launch of his Down To Move EP, the debut release on the Home Team Sounds label. Down To Move was produced by Jonathan Burnside (The Melvins, Kurt Cobain, Faith No More, Bernard Purdie). It was recorded in & around the San Francisco Bay Area days before Crawford relocated from there to Las Vegas & long after he left Athens, Georgia. “Sweetman” Crawford will be reuniting onstage in Asheville with former members of the Routine Felonies (bassist Andy “Wyoming” Pope and drummer Taylor “Sex Cymbal” Sproull) along with Mason “Boogie” Vickery on lap steel and guitar, and Nick “Six Finger” Michels on another guitar. They’re calling themselves Save The Bones and they intend to have a big time.
ZOSO: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience at Pisgah Brewing Co. (outdoor stage)
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN MOVED TO PISGAH BREWING COMPANY’s OUTDOOR STAGE LOCATED AT 2948 HWY 70 IN BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC. TICKETS PURCHASED FOR ORIGINAL LOCATION (HATCH AMPHITHEATER) WILL BE HONORED. 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!
Geese – The Getting Killed Tour
ALL AGESSTANDING ROOM ONLY LIMITED NUMBER OF VIP PACKAGES AVAILABLE. DETAILS BELOW! GEESE On a practical level, Geese are still the group we were introduced to in 2021: vocalist Cameron Winter, guitarist Emily Green, guitarist Foster Hudson, bassist Dom DiGesu, and drummer Max Bassin. But spiritually, Geese have returned as an entirely different prospect. Their new album 3D Country is the sound of a restless, adventurous band redefining themselves. Anyone who has seen Geese live recently might’ve noticed the band adopted a different vibe onstage—more of a volcanic, unpredictable aesthetic. It turns out that wasn’t a flipside to the recordings of Projector, but foreshadowing that there was more to the story. Knowing they were now beyond teenage basement experiments and were instead making something for an audience who would hear it, Geese felt emboldened. With a heightened ambition fueling 3D Country, the band created a bugged-out, wild, unpredictable ride—an almost phantasmagoric reflection of contemporary life. “It feels like going to the circus and instead of having a goodtime, everyone is trying to kill you,” Bassin says. Even if 3D Country is one more stop and not the final destination—Winter hints that what comes next could be just as severe a change—the album makes one thing very clear about Geese. This is not the band we thought they were, and no one can say where they might take us next. DOVE ELLIS Dove Ellis is a songwriter and performer from the west of Ireland. In the UK and Ireland’s ever-accelerating post-Covid music scene, genres are dissolving faster than ever before, and Dove is a prime example of this shapeshifting next-Gen. His writing covers a range of styles — from soft acoustic ballads to hammering bass lines to visceral, ambient soundscapes — all kept tight and cohesive behind his high tenor croon. Cutting his teeth in Manchester’s flourishing live scene, Dove has been spreading word-of-mouth after notable performances at All Points East, support slots for Fabiana Palladino and dimly-lit headline shows in crumbling mansions. With music currently recorded only on homemade CD’s of hissy 4-track demos, and with a slew of upcoming festival slots (All Together Now, End of the Road, Manchester Psych Fest), Dove is preparing to release his hotly anticipated debut single. VIP PACKAGE DETAILS: One (1) GA ticket, Early Entry To The Venue, Early access to the merchandise table for a crowd-free shopping experience. One (1) VIP laminate, One (1) tote bag, One (1) signed tour poster, Secure download of a high-quality audio file of the show, [VIP purchasers should plan to arrive one (1) hours prior to doors in order to participate in this VIP experience.]
Drivin N Cryin
ALL AGESSTANDING ROOM ONLYDRIVIN N CRYIN In 1985 Drivin N Cryin played their first show at Atlanta’s famed 688 Club. Recent inductees to the Georgia Music Hall of Fame and the Wisconsin Music Hall of Fame, founding members Kevn Kinney, Tim Nielsen and longtime drummer Dave V Johnson find themselves enjoying a continued legacy, having survived the pressures of fame, a shifting musical landscape, multiple lineup changes, traveling miles of back roads and highways to arrive here. Latest projects include a re-release of Mystery Road on Island Records (Universal), a Darius Rucker cover of the band’s beloved anthem “Straight To Hell”, a remastered 1997 eponymous album re-released as Too Late To Turn Back Now followed by the latest studio album Live The Love Beautiful and the ongoing 100+ song tribute series to the songwriting of Kevn Kinney Recent dates with Hootie & The Blowfish, The Black Crowes, Blackberry Smoke, Marshall Tucker Band and Jason Isbell amid touring the US and abroad on their own including repeat appearances on Rock Boat, Outlaw Country Cruise, Moon Crush and other specialty events. Comfortable in their past and confident in their future, Drivin N Cryin are armed with an arsenal of songs, a full tank of gas and no intention of stopping any time soon. LAID BACK COUNTRY PICKER Laid Back Country Picker and Honey are the Hillbilly Power Duo. Picking up where the White Stripes left off, they deliver a blistering show, equal parts 70s Guitar Rock, Honky Tonk and Country Punk. They have toured internationally, opening for the likes of Deep Purple as well as playing festivals and clubs across the US. Blurring the lines with wit, humor and hot picking, LB is his own genre. Imagine Waylon Jennings sitting in with Motorhead.
Bit Brigade Performs “Super Mario World” + “F-Zero” LIVE
ALL AGESSTANDING ROOM ONLY BIT BRIGADE Bit Brigade performs rock covers of full NES game soundtracks as their gamer speedruns the game live on stage. “When was the last time you attended a live music performance with a genuine element of risk involved? And no, going to a Gwar show with a white t-shirt on doesn’t count. When Bit Brigade takes the stage your mind will frantically oscillate between “Oh! Agh!! Please don’t die!!” and “YES! He’s doing it!!”Combining the dread and daring of a live video game speed run with the spot-on technique of a live band covering the musical accompaniment to everything you’re seeing on-screen in real time, Bit Brigade will have you swinging between the two mediums. From thrashing about to live renditions of your favorite stage themes, fingers yearning to the sky in a rock ‘n roll parody of sea anemones seeming to silently plead, “Please, feed us more fretboard pyrotechnics!,” to being locked in stock-still rapture as the infallible maestro of the d-pad, Noah McCarthy, takes on the final boss and risks his video game life under the threat of intense peer scorn (or the reward of night-long glory and a credits score). No matter the outcome, Bit Brigade must play on until the deed is done – which it always is – on the first (and last) try. Once Noah’s NES buzzes on, there’s no turning back.” – Metalhead Mike of The Shizz, summer 2011
