Asheville is known for its music scene and we have been lucky enough to have had 10 NC Music Hall of Fame artists come from right here!

Jermaine Dupri | 1972-now

While he now lives in Atlanta and works with superstars like Mariah Carey, Jay-Z, and Janet Jackson, this legendary hip-hop producer + rapper was born in Asheville.

Roberta Flack | 1937-now

Known for chart-topping singles “Killing Me Softly with His Song” and “Where Is the Love,” this soulful singer-songwriter was the first artist to win a Grammy for Record of the Year twice in a row.

Warren Haynes | 1960-now

This longtime guitarist with the Allman Brothers Band and founding member of the jam band Gov’t Mule is a legend amongst locals for producing Asheville’s annual Christmas Jam festival.

Robert Moog | 1934-2005

Moog is known as the pioneer of electronic music and is credited with inventing the first commercial synthesizer. Learn more by touring Asheville’s Moogseum and Moog Factory.

Nina Simone | 1933-2003

The ‘High Priestess of Soul,’ whose music spanned from classical to blues to gospel + beyond, was born in Tryon. Take a visit to her childhood home.


Today is the beginning of AVL Fest, August 3-6. AVLFest will fill 20+ area concert halls, clubs, and outdoor venues alike with an exceptional multi-genre lineup of local, regional, and national talent. Performances are set to take place throughout the 4-day festival with wristbands granting pass holders access to 100+ shows, discounts at numerous local retailers and restaurants, as well as presale access and discounts to two separately ticketed performances by Kurt Vile & the Violators and Watchhouse (formerly Mandolin Orange).

See the full lineup here, click on the photo


https://avlfest.com/artists/

You may purchase festival passes HERE. The limit is six per purchase.

 

Festival Pass holders will receive entry into the 20+ participating venues during the festival in addition to discounts at participating local restaurants and retailers. Festival pass holders also receive deeply discounted early access to tickets for the 2-3 standalone events.

The first show starts tonight at 5:30 with Stephen Evans at New Begium Brewery. See the full schedule here, https://avlfest.com/schedule/

I also hope that if you are in town this weekend that you will give me a call so that I can show you some of the great homes that this area has to offer. It is a great time to take advantage of some spectacular real estate!

Enjoy the festival!