Upcoming Events

  • Asheville Sessions Kickoff Celebration

    Wicked Weed Funkatorium 91 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

    Join us to kick off the Asheville Sessions Centennial with a special event at the Wicked Weed Funkatorium. In August 1925, legendary producer Ralph Peer set up a portable recording studio in the brand-new George Vanderbilt Hotel, capturing the very first commercial recordings made in Appalachia. Now, we're celebrating that historic moment. The evening begins with drinks and […]

  • Asheville Sessions Symposium & Panels

    The Venue 21 N Market St, Asheville, United States

    This event is free to the public with seating on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open at 10:00 am. No ticket needed -- just show up! Dive deep into the history and legacy of Asheville's landmark 1925 recording sessions with a day of free panels and discussions. The day features a look at "Asheville in 1925" with Katherine […]

    Free
  • Ketch Secor with Nest of Singing Birds + Jesse Smathers

    The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

    Don't miss a night of roots music at The Grey Eagle, presented by AVL Fest! This concert celebrates the legacy of the 1925 Asheville Sessions, which captured the raw, authentic sounds of Appalachia and paved the way for modern American roots music. The evening kicks off with a performance from a local Youth Band, followed by a headline […]

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  • Asheville Sessions Symposium & Panels

    The Venue 21 N Market St, Asheville, United States

    This event is free to the public with seating on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open at 10:00 am. No ticket needed -- just show up! Explore the enduring impact of Appalachian music with another day of free panels. Following up on the historic 1925 Asheville Sessions—the first commercial recordings ever made in the region—this symposium […]

    Free
  • River Whyless, Tyler Ramsey, Toubab Krewe + Floating Action

    Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville 87 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC, United States

    The Asheville Sessions celebration continues with a special hometown showcase at the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium. This concert spotlights the city's rich and vibrant musical landscape, featuring some of Asheville's nationally recognized artists. Don't miss live performances by River Whyless, Tyler Ramsey, Toubab Krewe, and Floating Action as they honor the deep musical roots that continue to thrive in our city. ---------------------- Asheville wrote […]

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  • Asheville Sessions Community Concert: Songs from the Road, Zoe & Cloyd, and Newfound Gap

    Wicked Weed Funkatorium 91 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

    This event is free. No ticket needed -- just show up! Join us as we conclude the weekend of activities celebrating the Historic 1925 Asheville Recording Sessions with a free community concert featuring local bands performing roots performing music of the styles represented in the 1925 Asheville recordings. The event will feature Songs From the Road with opening/support acts Zoe […]

    Free