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Best Indie & Rock from October 5 - December 5

in Asheville

Greensky Bluegrass at Salvage Station

Greensky Bluegrass

The band that creatively blends bluegrass and country music are heading on tour across America. Greensky Bluegrass began making music in 2000 and stood out for their non-traditional take on bluegrass, where they fused rock and acoustic influences. The five-piece prepare for an outstanding countrywide tour and you won't want to miss it!

Cold War Kids at The Orange Peel

Cold War Kids

Alternative rockers and indie darlings Cold War Kids are heading out on a new tour in 2024, with pop duo Hovvdy and indie pop artist Joe P on select dates. Known for their jangling guitar riffs and heartfelt lyrics, CWK cite influences as far-ranging as Fiona Apple to Led Zeppelin, which all come together in a blues-rock-infused jam fest.

Ben Folds at ETSU Martin Center For The Arts

Ben Folds

The frontman of his self-named band, rock artist and producer Ben Folds continues to work with some of the most eclectic names in music and entertainment (remember his Common People cover that featured William Shatner and Bill Clinton?), as well as pushing the envelope on alt-rock ever further. A self-confessed enigma, he prefers to stay out of the limelight except when touring, but can easily claim credit for some of music's most unlikely trends.

In This Moment at Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville

In This Moment

With a string of hits to their name, including the rock anthem 'Whore', In This Moment is one metal act you won't want to miss live! Blending shades of goth and metal in their bubbling musical cauldron, they create deliciously dark, riff-laden anthems that leave audiences blissfully moshing at every show. Don't miss these goth rockers when they make their way to you.

Railroad Earth at The Orange Peel

Railroad Earth

No strangers to bending genres, Railroad Earth have created their own subgenre blend of bluegrass, rock, jazz and celtic folk music. No two shows are ever alike - the sextet also push boundaries on stage with improvisation and jamming, bringing the heat with anthemic songs like Warhead Boogie and Blazin' A Trail.

Here Come The Mummies at Salvage Station

Here Come The Mummies

A 5,000-year-old foul-smelling, well-endowed, and manly tribe, capable of infinite funkiness are coming to town! The funk band kicked things off in 2000, and are best known for their unrelenting live performances which melt your face and keep the mayhem going from beginning to end. Here Come The Mummies... literally!

Gillian Welch at Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville

Gillian Welch

Gillian Welch and David Rawlings are heading on tour together this fall! They recently announced their first new album since 2020, titled "Woodland," which is set to be released in August 2024 and marks their 10th album together. Making stops in Atlanta, Knoxville, Cincinnati, Detroit, Pittsburgh, and many more, don't miss your chance to see them live!

Animals As Leaders at The Orange Peel

Animals As Leaders

Guitarists Tosin Abasi and Javier Reyes, along with drummer Matt Garstka, make up the distinctive band that is Animals As Leaders. Their name alone represents the band's individual approach to producing and performing metal music, characterized by their signature instrumental sound. This much-anticipated jaunt will see them celebrate the 10th anniversary of their third studio album, "The Joy Of Motion," by performing the full album for fans!

Panchiko at The Orange Peel

Panchiko

The story of Panchiko is a modern-day online fairytale. Panchiko released their debut project Death Metal' in 2000, garnering almost no success, the band later disbanded. However, in 2018, a random Redditor posted their music after they had found a copy of their CD in a charity shop in 2016. This singular Reddit post went viral and reached the disbanded Panchiko, causing them to reunite, now with thousands of fans around the world. Make sure to catch this incredible band live in the US this year!

Molly Tuttle at The Orange Peel

Molly Tuttle

Molly, a rising star in the contemporary folk scene, draws inspiration from legends like Laurie Lewis, Kathy Kallick, Alison Krauss, and Hazel Dickens. Her bluegrass melodies have resonated with audiences across the US, and she's embarking on a massive 2024 tour called Down The Rabbit Hole' with her band, the Golden Highway.

Osees at The Orange Peel

Osees

Psychedelic meets punk meets freak folk this fall as Osees head out on tour. What once was a solo project for frontman John Dwyer molded itself over time into a prolific and multi-member band. Experimental to their core, Osees have something for everyone with their dynamic live shows and everchanging sounds. A band like Osees only pops up once in a lifetime, so don't miss out!

MJ Lenderman at The Orange Peel

MJ Lenderman

Fresh off the back of his newest record "Manning Fireworks", MJ Lenderman hits the road across North America starting this fall! The current darling of the music press, with Pitchfork labeling his new effort as Best New Music, Lenderman's latest has already been tipped by Stereogum to be for fall what Brat by Charlie XCX was for summer.