A Music Scene That Strikes Its Own Chord. While Nashville might be synonymous with country music, Asheville’s sonic landscape defies easy categorization.

That’s forced many small businesses to shut down, including the many bars and music venues that support Asheville’s music scene. But others in the music industry are rushing to help out.

Vampire Weekend returned to Asheville after 15 years, delivering a long-awaited show full of deep cuts and playful fan-requested covers.

Local musician and Asheville Middle School educator has launched a guitar donation drive to support aspiring young players.

The best things we saw at the 2023 AVLfest, a first-time festival in Asheville, North Carolina, featuring Kurt Vile, Dylan LeBlanc, Cedric Burnside. × Skip to main content ...

Asheville's vibrant arts scene has powered its economy. Rebuilding will be hard. “My entire portfolio is in the river somewhere,” one visual artist said after floodwaters from Hurricane Helene ...

Town Mountain. 4/10/2025 | 26m 46s Video has Closed Captions | CC. More Asheville than Nashville, this country-rock outfit combines bluegrass with honky-tonk to create a rollicking sound all its own.

Asheville's River Arts District has transformed into a model of resilience and growth after Hurricane Helene ripped through it. Author: Jane Monreal Published: 2:38 PM EDT May 27, 2025 ...

At UNC Asheville’s Music Department, the classical co-exists with the contemporary. We explore the many connections and interactions between music and all facets of human life through ...