| Swing Music and Dance Calendar for Asheville, NC area | ||||
| (local/nearby events intended specifically for swing dancing have green backgrounds) | ||||
| (events with white backgrounds are not specifically intended as dances, but feature bands that often play swing music.) | ||||
| (separate swing dance lessons in light blue) | ||||
| (out of town swing dances have orange backgrounds) | ||||
| (muilti-day “road trip” events have this color) | ||||
| I’m trying to keep this site narrowly focused on swing dance opportunities within approximately a 2.5 hour radius from Asheville – (mostly) swing-era dance music (or music in a similar style) in venues that facilitate dancing. Related music (like Blues) might also show up here. But I’m not trying to include events unrelated to swing music. I realize that I can’t possible cover every kind of music or dance, so I cover the ones that I’m motivated to cover competently. | ||||
| When there’s a dance preceded by a lesson, I’m trying to make the “time” column the time at which dancing starts, with additional notes about lessons. For non-dances, the “time” column is when the music starts. | ||||
| Venue codes (in the “Venue Information” section below): (d) means that there’s space there suitable for dancing, (d+) means a good wooden floor, (d-) means there’s space but the floor is sub-optimal (e.g. concrete, grass, uneven, or something sticky). (d?) means that there’s not much space available for dancing, so ability to dance is questionable and your mileage may vary. (d--) means no room for dancing at all. Some places are arguably hostile to dancers and I might define a code for those. I haven’t been to every venue yet, so absence of a code doesn’t mean it’s not a suitable venue. | ||||
| Performers/venues: If you want to keep this calendar up to date for your events, the best thing you can do is have a web page that you keep maintained, and make sure that I know what that page’s URL is. I’ll try to check facebook pages and groups and instagram (sigh) also, but these are simply not as reliable as a good web host. And more and more people are abandoning social media, for excellent reasons. | ||||
| Note: the editorial policy of this site is to NOT list live music events (regardless of venue) unless/until either the venue or the band has publicly announced who the band will be. I will reluctantly list scheduled Djed events without knowing who the DJ is yet, but I’d really prefer to know who the DJ is too. | ||||
| Note: Crow and Quill sells a drink that features burning pipe tobacco, and when they make that drink the smoke fills the air. I won’t tell you what to do or not do, but be aware that patronizing that establishment may endanger your health. Please let me know (at the email address below) if this situation changes. | ||||
| The Going? Column is a work in progress that isn’t fully implemented yet. The idea is that you will be able to check it if you’re planning to attend an event, and other readers will be able to see who has checked that box. | ||||
| Send feedback/updates/change requests to flyinhome@pobox.com | ||||
| last update: January 2 | ||||
| Venue | Artist / Event | Time | Going? | |
| Monday January 5 | ||||
| Coffee Art Music (type) Place 1 Kenilworth Knolls AVL |
Swing Asheville Charleston class ($16/class) | 6 – 7 PM | ||
| The Joint Next Door (Fairview) | Blue Monday with Mr Jimmy and friends | 7 - 9 PM | ||
| Tuesday January 6 | ||||
| White Horse Black Mountain | Nothin’ but the Blues Jam w/Peggy Ratusz | 7:30 PM | ||
| Landmark Hall 156 Landmark Dr. Taylors SC |
Upstate Swing (lesson: 7PM) ($10) https://upstateswing.com |
8 – 11PM | ||
| Wednesday January 7 | ||||
| Coffee Art Music (type) Place 1 Kenilworth Knolls AVL |
Swing Asheville dance with DJ Keith (lesson: 7PM) | 8 – 10 PM | ||
| Thursday January 8 | ||||
| 5495 Locust Hill Road Travelers Rest SC |
Swing Social – Travelers Rest | 8 – 10:30 PM | ||
| Saturday January 10 | ||||
| Fitz and the Wolfe (Avl) | Meschiya Lake & the Speakeasy 3 | 9 PM - 12 AM | ||
| Monday January 12 | ||||
| Coffee Art Music (type) Place 1 Kenilworth Knolls AVL |
Swing Asheville Charleston class ($16/class) | 6 – 7 PM | ||
| The Joint Next Door (Fairview) | Blue Monday with Mr Jimmy and friends | 7 - 9 PM | ||
| Tuesday January 13 | ||||
| Landmark Hall 156 Landmark Dr. Taylors SC |
Upstate Swing (lesson: 7PM) ($10) https://upstateswing.com |
8 – 11PM | ||
| Wednesday January 14 | ||||
| Coffee Art Music (type) Place 1 Kenilworth Knolls AVL |
Swing Asheville dance with DJ Frankie (lesson: 7PM) | 8 – 10 PM | ||
| 13 Stripes Brewery, 250 Mill St. Suite PW3101 Taylors SC (d-, concrete) | January Swing Dance at 13 Stripes ($FREE) (lesson: 7:15PM) https://www.facebook.com/events/1537834354434093 |
8 – 10 PM | ||
| Thursday January 15 | ||||
| River Arts District Brewing (RAD) | Roots & Blues w Peggy & Kelly | 7 - 10 PM | ||
| Friday January 16 | ||||
| 5 Walnut (AVL) | Virginia & The Slims | 8 - 10 PM | ||
| Fitz and the Wolfe (AVL) Palmroom | The Swingin Poppies | 9 PM - 12 AM | ||
| 501 N. Tryon St. Charlotte NC | Five Buck Friday Swing Dance ($5!) https://www.gottaswingcharlotte.com/ ← see for parking |
8:30 PM | ||
| Saturday January 17 | ||||
| Fitz and the Wolfe (Avl) (Palmroom) | Queen Bee & the Honeylovers | 9 PM - 12 AM | ||
| Sunday January 18 | ||||
| White Horse Black Mountain | Swing Dance Matinee w/ the Ashville Jazz Orchestra https://www.facebook.com/events/1427429788957753 |
2 - 4 PM | ||
| Monday January 19 | ||||
| Coffee Art Music (type) Place 1 Kenilworth Knolls AVL |
Swing Asheville Charleston class ($16/class) (new attendance by instructor permission) |
6 – 7 PM | ||
| The Joint Next Door (Fairview) | Blue Monday with Mr Jimmy and friends | 7 - 9 PM | ||
| Heyward UMC 2501 Heyward St. Columbia SC |
Palmetto Swing Dance Association dance (lessons: 7PM) ($10) |
8 – 9:30 PM | ||
| Tuesday January 20 | ||||
| White Horse Black Mountain | Nothin but the Blues Jam w Mr Jimmy | 7:30 - 9:30 PM | ||
| Landmark Hall 156 Landmark Dr. Taylors SC |
Upstate Swing (lesson: 7PM) ($10) https://upstateswing.com |
8 – 11PM | ||
| Wednesday January 21 | ||||
| Coffee Art Music (type) Place 1 Kenilworth Knolls AVL |
Swing Asheville dance with DJ Mark (lesson: 7PM) | 8 – 10 PM | ||
| Friday January 23 | ||||
| Crow & Quill (Avl) $10 cover | Meschiya Lake & The Moodswingers | 8 – 11:30 PM | ||
| Fitz and the Wolfe (AVL) Palmroom | Heavenly Vipers | 9 PM - 12 AM | ||
| Saturday January 24 | ||||
| Crow & Quill (Avl) $10 cover | Firecracker Jazz Band | 8 – 11:30 PM | ||
| Fitz and the Wolfe (Palm Room) | Meschiya Lake & the Speakeasy 3 | 9PM - 12 AM | ||
| Monday January 26 | ||||
| Coffee Art Music (type) Place 1 Kenilworth Knolls AVL |
Swing Asheville Charleston class ($16/class) (new attendance by instructor permission) |
6 – 7 PM | ||
| The Joint Next Door (Fairview) | Blue Monday with Mr Jimmy and friends | 7 - 9 PM | ||
| Tuesday January 27 | ||||
| Landmark Hall 156 Landmark Dr. Taylors SC |
Upstate Swing (lesson: 7PM) ($10) https://upstateswing.com |
8 – 11PM | ||
| Wednesday January 28 | ||||
| Warren Wilson College gym (d, wood) | Swing Asheville Valentine’s Day dance w/ Mary Kay and the Moonlighters |
8 - 10 PM | ||
| January 30 – February 1 | ||||
| Charleston, SC | Charleston Alley https://www.holycityswing.com/charlestonalley |
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| Friday January 30 | ||||
| The Joint Next Door (Fairview) | Soul Blue | 7 - 10 PM | ||
| 5 Walnut (AVL) | Virginia & The Slims | 8 - 10 PM | ||
| Crow & Quill (Avl) $10 cover | Queen Bee and the Honeylovers | 8 – 11:30 PM | ||
| Saturday January 31 | ||||
| Crow & Quill (Avl) $10 cover | Meschiya Lake & The Moodswingers | 8 – 11:30 PM | ||
| Fitz and the Wolfe (Palm Room) | Virginia & The Slims | 9PM - 12 AM | ||
| Monday February 2 | ||||
| Coffee Art Music (type) Place 1 Kenilworth Knolls AVL |
Swing Asheville Charleston class ($16/class) (new attendance by instructor permission) |
6 – 7 PM | ||
| Friday February 6 | ||||
| 501 N. Tryon St. Charlotte NC | Five Buck Friday Swing Dance ($5!) https://www.gottaswingcharlotte.com/ ← see for parking |
8:30 PM | ||
| Monday February 9 | ||||
| Coffee Art Music (type) Place 1 Kenilworth Knolls AVL |
Swing Asheville Charleston class ($16/class) (new attendance by instructor permission) |
6 – 7 PM | ||
| Monday February 16 | ||||
| Coffee Art Music (type) Place 1 Kenilworth Knolls AVL |
Swing Asheville Charleston class ($16/class) (new attendance by instructor permission) |
6 – 7 PM | ||
| Friday February 20 | ||||
| 501 N. Tryon St. Charlotte NC | Five Buck Friday Swing Dance ($5!) https://www.gottaswingcharlotte.com/ ← see for parking |
8:30 PM | ||
| Monday February 23 | ||||
| Coffee Art Music (type) Place 1 Kenilworth Knolls AVL |
Swing Asheville Charleston class ($16/class) (new attendance by instructor permission) |
6 – 7 PM | ||
| Saturday February 28 | ||||
| Crow & Quill (AVL) | Tuba Skinny ($10) | 8:30 – 11:30 PM | ||
| Friday March 6 | ||||
| 501 N. Tryon St. Charlotte NC | Five Buck Friday Swing Dance ($5!) https://www.gottaswingcharlotte.com/ ← see for parking |
8:30 PM | ||
| Friday March 20 | ||||
| 501 N. Tryon St. Charlotte NC | Five Buck Friday Swing Dance ($5!) https://www.gottaswingcharlotte.com/ ← see for parking |
8:30 PM | ||
| March 27 – 29 | ||||
| Knoxville, TN | School of Hard Knox https://hardknoxlindyrox.com/ https://www.facebook.com/events/2277783169406909 |
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| April 24 – 26 | ||||
| Washington, DC | DCLX 2026: Shout and Feel It! https://dclx.org https://www.facebook.com/events/863215792805948 |
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| May 15 - 17 | ||||
| Wilmington, NC | Sea Jam 2026 https://www.capefearswing.com/seajam2026 https://www.facebook.com/events/1944840903052585 |
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| VENUE INFORMATION | ||||
| VENUES | Website/FB | |||
| 13 Stripes Brewery, 250 Mill St. Suite PW3101 Taylors SC (d-, concrete) |
https://13stripesbrewery.com/ https://www.facebook.com/13stripesbrewery |
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| 5 Walnut (AVL) | https://www.5walnut.com/visit | |||
| Anything Goes | www.anythinggoesmuzik.com | |||
| Asheville Guitar Bar (AVL) | https://www.facebook.com/ashevilleguitarbar/ | |||
| Battery Park Book Exchange (AVL) | http://batteryparkbookexchange.com/ | |||
| Bold Rock Cidery (Mills River) | https://boldrock.com/visit/mills-river-cidery | |||
| Continuum (HVL) (d) 147c 1st Avenue East Some free parking nearby. |
https://www.continuumartnc.com | |||
| https://www.meetup.com/continuum-dance/ https://www.facebook.com/ContinuumArtNC/events/?id=100064848851336&sk=events |
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| Cork & Keg Bar Weinhausn (d, limited space) |
https://www.facebook.com/corkandkegbar | |||
| Crow & Quill (AVL) (d-, limited space, tobacco smoke) Notes: no sign on the outside; look for lanterns and “106” above the door. |
https://www.thecrowandquill.com | |||
| Fitz and the Wolfe (d, vinyl plank floor) 1 Battery Park Ave, Asheville NC Parking on the street (free during dances if you can find a space) or in Wall St. garage |
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| Fountain Inn Farmers Market Pavilion 110 Depot St. Fountain Inn SC (d-, concrete outdoors) Free parking across the street. |
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| The Grey Eagle | https://www.thegreyeagle.com/ | |||
| GottaSwing Charlotte (d, tile floor) First United Methodist Church 501 N. Tryon St. Charlotte NC |
https://www.gottaswingcharlotte.com https://facebook.com/gottaswingcharlotte |
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| Highland Brewing Company (AVL) (d-, concrete) |
https://highlandbrewing.com/events | |||
| Hotel Eve Jazz 56 N Lexington Ave AVL | https://hotelevejazz.com | |||
| Jack of the Wood (AVL) | https://www.jackofthewood.com | |||
| Johnson City Ballroom | https://johnsoncityballroom.com/class-calendar | |||
| The Joint Next Door (Fairview) (d-, limited space) 1185 Charlotte Hwy, Fairview, NC |
https://thelocaljointnc.com/fairview-the-local-joint-joint-next-door | |||
| Landmark Hall (Taylors, SC) (d+, wood floor) |
155 Landmark Dr, Taylors SC 29687 | |||
| LEAF Global Arts | 19 Eagle Street, Asheville NC 28801 | |||
| https://theleaf.org/ | ||||
| Mills River Brewing | http://millsriverbrewingco.com/events/ | |||
| One World Brewing | https://oneworldbrewing.com | |||
| Oklawaha Brewing Company (HVL) | https://oklawahabrewing.com/ | |||
| Outpost | https://ashevilleoutpost.com/ | |||
| Palmetto Swing Dance Association | https://palmettoswing.org | |||
| Pillar Rooftop Bar (d) | 309 College St. Asheville https://pillaravl.com/events/ |
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| Point Lookout Vineyards (HVL) | https://pointlookoutvineyards.com/whats-happening/ | |||
| The Railyard (Black Mountain) | 141 Richardson Blvd. Black Mountain NC | |||
| Rootbar | https://www.facebook.com/rootbarnumberone | |||
| Salvage Station (AVL) | https://salvagestation.com/ | |||
| Shiloh & Gaines | https://shilohandgaines.com | |||
| Sierra Nevada Brewing | https://sierranevada.com/events | |||
| Silverados (Blk Mtn) | https://www.silveradoswnc.com | |||
| St Paul Farms – Appalachian Hard Cidery | Appalachian Ridge Hard Cider | Saint Paul Farms | HVL) | |||
| Souther Williams Vineyard | https://southerwilliams.com/events/ | |||
| Southern Appalachian Brewing (HVL) | Southern Appalachian Brewery (sabrewery.com) | |||
| WEB AND FACEBOOK PAGES | ||||
| Asheville Dance Venues | https://www.facebook.com/groups/1936870243266339 | |||
| Asheville Blues Dance | https://www.facebook.com/groups/ashevillebluesdance | |||
| Carolina Swing Dance (Taylors, SC) | https://carolinaswingdance.com | |||
| Charlotte Swing Dance | https://charlotteswingdance.com https://facebook.com/charlotteswingdance |
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| Company Swing | https://www.facebook.com/companyswingmusic | |||
| Cynthia McDermott (Mood Ring) | http://www.mandocynmusic.com/ | |||
| GottaSwing Charlotte | https://www.gottaswingcharlotte.com | |||
| Hendersonville Blues & Fusion | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085268660470 | |||
| LIVE MUSIC ASHEVILLE: | www.livemusicasheville.com | |||
| The Lads AVL | www.facebook.com/theladsavl/ | |||
| Swing Asheville | www.swingasheville.com | |||
| Palmetto Swing Dance Association | palmettoswing.org | |||
| Peggy Ratusz | https://www.reverbnation.com/peggyratusz | |||
| Russ Wilson | https://russwilsonmusic.com | |||
| Upstate (SC) Swing | http://www.upstateswing.com | |||
| Virginia and the Slims | https://virginiaandtheslims.net/ | |||
| Whitney Moore (Queen Bee and the Honeylovers) |
www.queenbeeswing.com | |||
| Compiled by Kenneth D Guess DDS and Keith Moore. | ||||
| Kenneth Guess’s contributions are used with his permission. | ||||
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