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lineup
2026 lineup
Main Stage Performances
Lettuce (x2) | Genre-defying musical collective delivering a psychedelic blend of heavy funk, hip-hop, and jazz fusion. |
Asheville Symphony in the Park | Full symphonic ensemble bringing accessible live renditions of classical masterpieces to outdoor crowds. |
Cimafunk | Cuban powerhouse fusing vintage funk, hip-hop, and soul with vibrant Afro-Caribbean rhythms. |
Groundation | Roots reggae stalwarts combining rich jazz harmonies, live acoustic improvisation, and spiritual storytelling. |
Toubab Krewe & Friends | Asheville fusion outfit seamlessly blending West African musical traditions with contemporary rock and folk. |
Golden Dawn Arkestra | Intergalactic groove collective combining cosmic theatricality with heavy rock, soul, jazz, and funk. |
Empire Strikes Brass | Dynamic horn-driven band delivering high-energy brass arrangements and danceable funk grooves. |
Secret Agent 23 Skidoo | Grammy-winning artist crafting positive, family-friendly hip-hop for all ages. |
Jon Stickley Trio | High-velocity acoustic ensemble pushing boundaries with a fiery blend of bluegrass, gypsy jazz, and folk-punk. |
stephaniesǐd | Intimate indie-soul-pop outfit known for expressive vocals and lush soundscapes. |
Electro Lust | High-octane electronic collective serving up infectious Afro-Cuban funk and danceable grooves. |
Jonathan Scales Fourchestra | Progressive steel-pan-led ensemble combining jazz, classical, Latin rhythms, and soulful funk. |
Atash | Global fusion group weaving together musical traditions from India, West Africa, Cuba, Mexico, and the Middle East. |
Wolph | Classic-leaning rock outfit blending blues, Southern rock, folk, and psychedelic soundscapes. |
New Dawn Starkestra | Powerhouse local quartet exploring wide-ranging sonic territory across jazz, soul, fusion, and rock. |
The JLloyd Mashup | Vibrant live collective fusing funk, jazz, soul, reggae, Latin, and Afrobeat rhythms. |
Auspicious Golden Fish | Deep-funk and synth-jam outfit weaving together searing guitar riffs and hypnotic electronic textures. |
Suns of Stars | High-flying psychedelic bluegrass quintet combining traditional picking with exploratory live improvisation. |
Las Montañitas | Tropical fusion band blending 1960s Peruvian chicha cumbia, surf guitar, charango, and Afro-Colombian grooves. |
Black Sea Beat Society | High-energy global ensemble performing Balkan brass, Turkish psychedelia, Klezmer, and Middle Eastern classics. |
Coconut Cake (x2) | Joyful, energetic ensemble serving up infectious, funk-infused rock. |
Adama Dembele & Les Amis | West African percussion ensemble led by 33rd-generation Ivory Coast master drummer Adama Dembele. |
Dancing Drum (x2) | Interactive community percussion experience featuring hands-on, family-friendly drum workshops. |
Late Nights @ The Orange Peel, Asheville Music Hall & Nightshade
Saxsquatch | Cryptid saxophonist blending live electronic beats, house grooves, and smooth sax covers of classic tunes. |
Birocratic & G Mills | Lo-fi and hip-hop producers collaborating on chill, jazz-infused instrumental beats. |
Adam Deitch | Renowned funk and hip-hop drummer/producer, best known as the powerhouse behind Lettuce and Break Science. |
EarthCry Live | Electronic audio project from Papadosio's Anthony Thogmartin, featuring live synths, bass, and organic improvisations. |
Elf Machine | Electro-funk jam project delivering heavy synth work, driving rhythms, and live-tronica improvisation. |
Trouble No More | All-star ensemble honoring the iconic catalog of The Allman Brothers Band with high-octane jam rock energy. |
Jeff Sipe & Friends | Virtuosic fusion drummer (Aquarium Rescue Unit) bringing together elite jazz, funk, and rock musicians. |
GFE (Granola Funk Express) | High-energy live hip-hop and funk collective blending full-band grooves with freestyle flows. |
New Dawn Starkestra | Powerhouse local quartet exploring wide-ranging sonic territory across jazz, soul, fusion, and rock. |
Josh Blake’s Jukebox | Asheville guitar veteran leading an eclectic, rotating collective of funk, hip-hop, and rock artists. |
Melissa McKinney & Friends | Powerhouse R&B, blues, and Americana vocalist leading collaborative live performances. |
The JLloyd Boomtown Mashup | Vibrant live collective fusing funk, jazz, soul, reggae, Latin, and Afrobeat rhythms featuring Boomtown’s finest all-star lineup. |
Jelly Ellington | Blues-infused guitarist known for soulful, high-energy performances. |
John Trufant | Soulful guitarist and singer-songwriter delivering a mix of blues, roots, and classic jam-rock tones. |
Pink Mercury | Psychedelic funk-rock outfit serving up danceable synth grooves and exploratory jams. |
Ajeva | Progressive funk, reggae, and rock jam band known for intricate arrangements and upbeat grooves. |
Tand | Melodic rock and jam outfit delivering infectious hooks and dynamic live improvisation. |
Osiah | Electronic DJ and producer crafting deep bass, ambient textures, and danceable soundscapes. |
Dobarae | Regional producer and DJ delivering genre-bending lo-fi, hip-hop, and bass music tracks. |
DJ Bowie | Versatile DJ specializing in house, disco edits, and high-energy party sets. |
DJ TOPAZ | DJ and multi-instrumentalist blending global grooves, funky house, and heavy bass lines. |
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