This Week in Asheville: Feb. 10-16
Asheville’s wealth of live music, theater, and comedy offerings can leave concertgoers feeling overwhelmed when it comes to picking which shows to attend. But have no fear! The Asheville Stages staff is here to help with insights on the week’s most appealing options.
Joy Oladokun
The singer/songwriter has regularly made Asheville a tour stop over the years, so it’s not shocking that they’re giving back to our city with a concert benefiting the North Carolina Community Foundation’s Disaster Relief Fund. —Jonny Leather
at The Orange Peel
Wednesday, Feb. 12
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
[singer-songwriter, folk]
more info
Tim Heidecker
Although better known for his extensive comedy career, including as one half of the beloved offbeat duo Tim & Eric, the Allentown, PA native has also had a lengthy music career. With a style somewhat reminiscent of Harry Nilsson or Boz Scaggs, he’s good enough to be taken seriously as a songwriter, but can also drop a song as hilarious as the Simon & Garfunkel parody “I Am A Cuck.” His Office Hours Live with Tim Heidecker podcast co-conspirer Doug Lussenhop opens. —JL
w/ DJ Douggpound
at The Orange Peel
Thursday, Feb. 13
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
[singer-songwriter, soft rock]
more info
Josh Johnson
A writer on The Daily Show since 2017, the young comedian from Louisiana recently graduated up to a correspondent role on the long-running political satire series. Unsurprisingly, he’s thrived in the position, hinting at greater success ahead. With his two local performances sold out far in advance, it appears that Johnson’s already a comedy star. —JL
at The Orange Peel
Friday, Feb. 14 (two shows)
Doors: 6pm / Show: 7pm & Doors: 9pm / Show: 9:30pm
[stand-up comedy]
more info
Billy Strings
He’s baaa-aaack. Good luck getting tickets, but the economic stimulus for a recovering city is nice. —Edwin Arnaudin
at ExploreAsheville.com Arena
Friday - Sunday, Feb. 14-16
Doors: 6:30pm / Show: 7:30pm
[bluegrass, jam]
more info
Saxsquatch
Has it always been your dream to see a sax-playing bigfoot perform spirited covers of familiar dance and pop tunes? Well, then you’re in luck. Fresh off playing to the cows on Edwin’s sister’s dairy farm, this seven-foot-tall curio heads to town with support from The Get Right Band drummer Jaze Uries’ solo project. —JL
w/ YAHZAY
at Eulogy
Saturday, Feb. 15
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
[dance, electronic]
more info
ADDITIONAL SHOWS HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Chatham Rabbits (Photo by Samuel Cooke)
🎤 = comedy; 🎭 = theater
Feb. 10: Jerry’s Dead at Grey Eagle Music Hall
Feb. 11: Clive Carroll at AyurPrana Listening Room
Feb. 11: Dark Moon Hollow / Suns of Stars at Grey Eagle Music Hall
Feb. 11: Highly Suspect at The Orange Peel
Feb. 11: The Clearwater Swimmers / Laney Barnett (of State Park Ranger) / Sam Cope / Sophia Corinne at Static Age Records
Feb. 12: Early James at Eulogy
Feb. 12: Watkins at The One Stop
Feb. 12: YAMATO The Drummers of Japan at Wortham Center for the Performing Arts
Feb. 12: Jeeves Saves the Day at N.C. Stage Co. 🎭
Feb. 13: Heavenly Vipers at Highland Brewing - Taproom
Feb. 13: YIKES! Dating Disaster Comedy with Sarah Love at LaZoom 🎤
Feb. 13: YAMATO The Drummers of Japan at Wortham Center for the Performing Arts
Feb. 13: Jeeves Saves the Day at N.C. Stage Co. 🎭
Feb. 14: Magenta Sunshine at Asheville Music Hall
Feb. 14: Liam Nelson at Catawba Brewing 🎤
Feb. 14: Chatham Rabbits at Grey Eagle Music Hall
Feb. 14: Relay Relay at Highland Brewing - Taproom
Feb. 14: Florencia & The Feeling at Jack of the Wood
Feb. 14: Hype Machine at The One Stop
Feb. 14: Joe Samba / Dale and the ZDubs at Third Room
Feb. 14: Jeeves Saves the Day at N.C. Stage Co. 🎭
Feb. 15: Fuzzy Rainbows Fest at Asheville Music Hall & The One Stop
Feb. 15: Fireside Collective at Asheville Music Hall
Feb. 15: Bad Fidelity / My Gal Monday / in Dog Years at Fleetwood’s
Feb. 15: Gluten-Free Comedy at Ginger’s Revenge 🎤
Feb. 15: Agent Orange at Grey Eagle Music Hall
Feb. 15: Ben Balmer at Highland Brewing - Taproom
Feb. 15: Datrian Johnson & The Family Tree at The One Stop
Feb. 15: Mountain Grass Unit at The Orange Peel
Feb. 15: Quinn B / Flo Petite / Velvet Graves at Static Age Records
Feb. 15: Jeeves Saves the Day at N.C. Stage Co. 🎭
Feb. 16: Kyle Tuttle Band at Asheville Music Hall
Feb. 16: Comedy for Community at Catawba Brewing 🎤
Feb. 16: Red Clay Revival / The Shed Bugs at Eulogy
Feb. 16: Thelma and the Sleaze / Puppy and the Dogs at Fleetwood’s
Feb. 16: The Resonant Rogues at Highland Brewing - Taproom
Feb. 16: Suns of Stars at The One Stop
Feb. 16: Tomato Jake / Bombay Gasoline / No One and the Somebodies at Static Age Records
Feb. 16: Jeeves Saves the Day at N.C. Stage Co. 🎭
(Josh Johnson photo by John Cafaro)
