The Last Waltz Band gives Christmas Jam 2016 in Asheville extra special glow
By Caleb Calhoun Since it’s inception 27 years ago, Christmas Jam has found it’s way into the heart and soul of Asheville’s holiday festivities. Headlined and championed by Gov’t Mule frontman Warren...
View ArticleChristmas Jam 2016, part II: The magic of Weir, Krauss chemistry
By Caleb Calhoun Christmas Jam 2016 was on point right from the start, but the second half was most memorable. Holly Bowling returned to the stage after Michael McDonald’s set but, her interlude was...
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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: New West Asheville basement bar features metal music
Here’s more of what’s going around: -Metalheads have a new hangout in West Asheville. The Black Cloud, at 723 Haywood Road, is holding soft openings this week. I haven’t seen it yet, but a friend...
View ArticleAshvegas Hot Sheet: Asheville area could see wind, rain from Hurricane Nate...
Here’s more of what’s going around, including info about an approaching storm called Hurricane Nate. -Weather forecasters are predicting that a storm in the Gulf of Mexico will grow to hurricane...
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Christmas Jam ’17: Gov’t Mule, Trey Anastasio & Classic TAB, Avett Brothers,...
The annual Warren Haynes Christmas Jam is set for Dec. 9 and it looks like another great line-up. Here’s the press release. Warren Haynes’ 29th Annual Christmas Jam is once again taking over Asheville,...
View ArticleVIDEO Christmas Jam, more Asheville weekend things to do
The annual Warren Haynes Christmas Jam may be sold out on Saturday, but there are plenty of ways to take part in the event. Check out our video, where we talk about how the Christmas Jam proceeds...
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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Mountain Pet Rescue, new Asheville animal welfare group,...
I hope everybody had a great snowstorm weekend. Now it’s back to business. Some of what’s going around: -There’s a new pet rescue group in town. It’s called Mountain Pet Rescue, and it operates right...
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Tributes, jams and driving energy warm snowy Christmas Jam in Asheville
By Caleb Calhoun One of the biggest early December snowstorms in recent years couldn’t slow down Warren Haynes’ annual party for the ages that they call Christmas Jam. While Pre-Jam at The Orange Peel...
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Warren Haynes Christmas Jam set to celebrate 30th anniversary in Asheville
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the annual Warren Haynes Christmas Jam, a signature Asheville music event that started as a local gathering of friends and has to become a national attraction...
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5 things we’re psyched to see at Christmas Jam 2018
The 30th annual Warren Haynes Christmas Jam is taking place at the US Cellular Center on the evenings of Friday, Dec. 7, and Saturday, Dec. 8. Here are five things we at Ashvegas are hoping for and...
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Ashvegas celebrity sighting: Grohl at Bull & Beggar, Buxton Hall
Rocker Dave Grohl and his crew stopped by a couple of Asheville’s awesome restaurants this snowy weekend to fuel up for his big Christmas Jam performances. On Friday night, Grohl and company dined at...
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Christmas Jam 2018 recap 2: Haynes, Potter, James and ‘I Shall Be Released’
By Caleb Calhoun Saturday morning isn’t kind to me. I have to kick out my roommate. I get laid off from a job. My aunt passes away. I’m trying to stay on task, to get myself to the show in one piece,...
View ArticleChristmas Jam 2011 wows Asheville crowd
The 2011 version of the Warren Haynes Christmas Jam wowed a sold-out crowd at the Asheville Civic Center on Saturday night and into early Sunday morning. Here’s a sampling of some of what’s out there:...
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Christmas Jam 2011 in photos
A few photos from Christmas Jam 2011. Photos by Taryn Gentry
View ArticleMissing the Xmas Jam? Check out the art show up at Satellite Gallery
The Christmas Jam show at Satellite Gallery is amazing. Here’s a note I received from Joshua, one of the artists on display: Hi Jason, Just wanted to extend an invite to the Satellite Gallery X-Mas Jam...
View ArticleGlide Magazine: 2011 Christmas Jam ‘one of the most remarkable in the event’s...
From GlideMagazine.com: Though Warren Haynes’ annual Christmas Jam has become synonymous with legendary performances and monumental collaborations, it should have surprised no one that the 23rd edition...
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Asheville Scene: Avett Brothers will grace Christmas Jam stage
From Asheville Scene: Dolphus Ramseur of Ramseur Records, the Avett Brothers’ manager, confirmed the Avetts as the surprise guests at tomorrow night’s Warren Haynes Christmas Jam at the U.S. Cellular...
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Photos: Christmas Jam 2012 gallery I feat. Blind Boys of Alabama
Here’s the first of a few sets of Warren Haynes Christmas Jam 2012 photos. This set features Warren and the Blind Boys of Alabama.
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Asheville Citizen-Times: Warren Haynes Christmas Jam expands to two days for...
Warren Haynes/ photo by Jason Sandford Tony Kiss of the Asheville Citizen-Times reports. Again, I’m catching up to last week’s news: The Warren Haynes Christmas Jam will be held over two nights this...
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Govt Mule, Grace Potter, Michael Franti, Phil Lesh Quintet, more at...
Here’s the initial line-up for the 25th annual Christmas Jam. The shows take place December 13-14 at the U.S. Cellular Center. Govt Mule, Grace Potter, Michael Franti, Phil Lesh, Aquarium Rescue Unit,...
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Christmas Jam by Day line-up, clothing drive partnership with Grateful Bread
Press release here. Warren Haynes Christmas Jam: CHRISTMAS JAM BY DAY We are pleased to announce the lineup for Christmas Jam By Day, to return to Asheville on December 13th and 14th! KEVN KINNEY’S...
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PHOTOS: Warren Haynes Christmas Jam 2013
This weekend’s annual Warren Haynes Christmas Jam was brought another spectacular weekend of music to Asheville. Check out the photo gallery. Photos by Mary Juliano.
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PHOTOS: Warren Haynes Christmas Jam photos II
More great Warren Haynes Christmas Jam photos by Mary Juliano for Ashvegas.
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News obit: Brian Farmer, beloved Warren Haynes roadie
Photo Credit: Bert de Jong Brian Farmer, the long-time guitar tech for rocker and Asheville native Warren Haynes, has died. Haynes’ band, Gov’t Mule, announced Farmer’s passing: We are deeply saddened...
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Warren Haynes Christmas Jam 2014: Jason Isbell, The Revivalists, Vince Gill,...
Press release here: Warren Haynes will once again bring his beloved 26th Annual Christmas Jam to Asheville, NC’s US Cellular Center on December 13, 2014. One of the most celebrated and longest-running...
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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: New coffee shop coming to downtown Asheville, more
Some more of what’s going on: -New downtown coffee shop: Jay Weatherly, owner of Hi-Five Coffee Bar, tells me that he’s opening a second coffee shop in downtown Asheville on Rankin Street. Jay has been...
View ArticleWill Asheville’s Warren Haynes join a Grateful Dead 50th anniversary reunion...
[portfolio_slideshow] 2015 will mark the 50th anniversary of the Grateful Dead, one of the most iconic, influential bands of the past half century. Fans are hoping for a reunion tour, and rumors are...
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Asheville’s Christmas Jam line-up announced: Warren Haynes, Tedeschi Trucks...
Looks like another great line-up. Here’s the press release: Warren Haynes’ 27th Annual Christmas Jam is back to usher in the holiday spirit and rock Asheville, NC’s US Cellular Center on December...
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Satellite Gallery in Asheville hosts Christmas Jam Art Show
This is a great show, hosted by Bill Thompson, owner of Satellite Gallery. Every year, Satellite donates proceeds from the sale of art to the Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity, which is also the...
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VIDEO Warren Haynes Christmas Jam 2015 at U.S. Cellular Center in Asheville
Warren Haynes, Christmas Jam 2015/ Photo by Jane Kramer Here are a few videos from Saturday night’s Warren Haynes Christmas Jam at the U.S. Cellular Center. It was a great show featuring the Doobie...
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PHOTOS 27th annual Warren Haynes Christmas Jam in Asheville
The sold-out Warren Haynes Christmas Jam was another amazing event at the U.S. Cellular Center in Asheville on Saturday night. This year was the 27th annual, and highlights included the Doobie Brothers...
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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Racy photos land Asheville radio DJs on the naughty list
More of what’s going around: -Asheville radio DJs Josh Michael and Amanda Leatherman, of the “Josh and Amanda Show” on 104.3 FM The Star, faced an onslaught of criticism on Thursday after they posted...
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U.S. Cellular Center in Asheville lost an estimated $20k in December due to...
Problems with the aging infrastructure at the U.S. Cellular Center cost the city of Asheville-owned venue an estimated $20,000 in December, according to the center’s general manager. Chris Corl told...
View ArticleAshvegas Hot Sheet: Gas prices could spike in Asheville following pipeline leak
More of what’s going around: –Gas prices could increase by as much as 15 cents in North Carolina and South Carolina in coming days following a leak in a major pipeline that pumps gasoline into the...
View ArticleAsheville Area Habitat for Humanity to celebrate completion of 24-house...
Congratulations to Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity! A bit of trivia note mentioned in the press release below: The subdivision is named after musician Warren Haynes’ son, Hudson. Haynes, an...
View ArticleAshvegas Hot Sheet: Christmas Jam announcement set for Thursday
Here’s a run-down of what’s going around midweek, including an impending lineup announcement for the annual Warren Haynes Christmas Jam concert in December, and much more. –The lineup for this year’s...
View ArticleWarren Haynes Christmas Jam line-up announced; Asheville show Dec. 10
The line-up has been announced for the 28th annual Warren Haynes Christmas Jam at the U.S. Cellular Center. It includes Gov’t Mule, the Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir, Michael McDonald, Jamey Johnson and...
View ArticleWarren Haynes to attend wall-raising for Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity
Rock guitarist and Asheville native Warren Haynes will join Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity volunteers at 3 p.m. on Dec. 9 to help raise a wall on a new home for a local family. The following day,...
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Christmas Jam 2019 canceled in Asheville as organizers plan for 2020
Warren Haynes at the 30th annual Christmas Jam. / photo by DAVID SIMCHOCK for Ashvegas.com Organizers of the annual Warren Haynes Christmas Jam in Asheville announced Tuesday that they would not stage...
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Here’s how to enjoy Christmas Jam weekend in Asheville without the main jam
From the Warren Haynes Christmas Jam at the U.S. Cellular Center in December 2013./ photo by Jason Sandford We all know by now that the big, official Warren Haynes Christmas Jam is on hiatus this...
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Hometown Holiday Jam Brings Talent, Good Vibes to The Orange Peel
Asheville photographer David Simchock captured these scenes from the annual Hometown Holiday Jam on Dec. 18 at The Orange Peel. Ten bucks and a can of corn. That was what it cost to get into The...
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