Dr Bacon: (AVL) DR. BACON is a 6 Piece touring Appalachian Funk, Grass and Rock &Roll band. Wielding a diverse instrumentation with broad, deep musical influences allows the band to perform a plethora ofenergetic, accessible, and danceable music.The Dr. Bacon Live Experience is truly a spectacle to behold, bringing the audience on amusical journey that lulls and spikes in energy, caressing ears with lush beauty and whipping crowds into a tribal romp, shaking bootiesand shedding inhibitions. This manic versatility ensures that nomatter what genre of music you identify with most, you will hearsomething that resonates at a Bacon show. Dr. Bacon startedplaying together in 2012 on King Street in Boone, NC as a 3 piece busking with acoustic bluegrass, folk, and 90s pop/rock/hip-hopinfluenced party music. Several lineup changes over the years and a relocation to Asheville, NC have refined, redirected, electrified, andmatured the band’s sound, incorporating funk, rock, soul, psychedelic and world music to their bedrock of Appalachianinfluences. The blending of several elements of these genres (oftenwithin the same song) along with a unique & shiftinginstrumentation is the real Dr. Bacon flavor, and Bacon goes witheverything!

Dr. Bacon is: Jesse Talbott- Lead Vocals & Guitar, Trombone MylesDunder- Vocals, Saxophones, Guitars, Etc. Michael Crawford- Harmonica, Keys & Synth Ben New- Drums, Percussion, VocalsMatt Gornto- Bass Rory Joseph- Lead Guitar & Vocals The Snozzberries: (AVL) Combining hi-energy psychedelia, progressive rock, and deep-fried funk, The Snozzberries deliver a powerhouse, genre-bending sonic journey. 2024 is primed to be The Snozzberries best year yet, as the band is hitting the studio to record their second full length album. Featuring a balance of dark psych-rock vibe with earth-shaking grooves, along with their madcap Zappa-esque antics, this release embodies the new era of the Snozz. The Snozzberries thrive as a live ensemble, and have wowed audiences at festivals including Hulaween, Resonance, Sweetwater 420 Fest, Warren Haynes Xmas Jam By Day and more. They have shared the stage with bands such as Papadosio, Here Come The Mummies, and Big Something and have played official afterparties for Umphrey's McGee, The Disco Biscuits and Lotus.

All events are 21+ to attend unless otherwise stated on the event page. We allow under 21 to attend shows with a parent or legal guardian.