September 2010 live music schedule for Blue Mountain Pizza (55 North Main Street).  Blue Mountain has live music nightly (except Mondays) from 7-9 p.m. with no cover charge:

Wednesday, Sept.  1 – Open Mic w/ host Billy Owens
Thursday, Sept. 2 – Mark Bumgarner
Friday, Sept. 3 – Acoustic Swing
Saturday, Sept. 4 – Barrie Howard (First time at BMP)
Sunday, Sept. 5 – John Cook

Monday, Sept. 6 – LABOR DAY – Open. Music by Luke Wood
Tuesday, Sept. 7 – Paul Cataldo
Wednesday, Sept. 8 – Open Mic w/ host Mark Bumgarner
Thursday, Sept. 9 – Tom and the Whiting Brothers
Friday, Sept. 10 – Acoustic Swing
Saturday, Sept. 11 – Mark Bumgarner
Sunday, Sept. 12 – John Cook

Tuesday, Sept. 14 – Makia Groove
Wednesday, Sept. 15 – Open Mic w/ host Billy Owens
Thursday, Sept. 16 – Makia Groove
Friday, Sept. 17 – TBA
Saturday, Sept. 18 – Vocal Remedy Quarlet (First time at BMP)
Sunday, Sept. 19 – Luke Wood

Tuesday, Sept. 21 – Paul Cataldo
Wednesday, Sept. 22 – Open Mic w/ Mark Bumgarner
Thursday, Sept. 23 – Mark Bumgarner
Friday, Sept. 24 – Acoustic Swing
Saturday, Sept. 25 – Patrick Fitzsimons
Sunday, Sept. 26 – Luke Wood

Tuesday, Sept. 28 – Makia Goove
Wednesday, Sept. 29 – Open Mic w/ Billy Owens
Thursday, Sept. 30 – Paul Cataldo

Makia Groove

September 2010 live music schedule for Well-Bred Bakery (26 North Main Street ).  They feature live music on Friday and Saturday nights, 7-9 p.m. with no cover charge:

Friday, Sept 3: Dave Wendelin (Blues/Acoustic Blues)
Saturday, Sept 4: Gene Peyroux (Country, Rock, Funk)

Friday, Sept 10: Jenne Sluder (A Heart-centric Artiste Folk/Acoustic)
Saturday, Sept 11: The Peg Twisters (Old-Time Music with a Twist)

Friday, Sept 17: Jason Waller (Folk/Country/Acoustic)
Saturday, Sept 18: Picking for Dimes (Rock /Alternative/Classic Rock)

Friday, Sept 24: Jenne Sluder  (A Heart-centric Artiste Folk/Acoustic)
Saturday, Sept 25: Demijohn Varmits (Appalachian Dirty Shuffle)

Jason Waller

Fall 2010 class schedule for the Joyful Noise Community Music & Arts Center. All classes are held at the First Presbyterian Church (30 Alabama Avenue) unless otherwise noted. The latest classes and schedule can be found on the Classes page of the Joyful Noise website:

Chamber Music Instruction
Chamber music is the art of playing in a small ensemble of mixed instruments (duet, trio, quartet, etc.) with each player on their own unique, individual part. Playing chamber music is a wonderful way to hone all of your musical skills–rhythm, intonation, sight-reading, teamwork, and artistry–while meeting new friends and having a great time. We are looking for violinists, violists, and cellists of all ages and all levels from early intermediate to advanced to collaborate in a fun and challenging environment. We can place you in a group or accommodate a group you already have in mind.
To Register, Contact: Kara Poorbaugh, Instructor
828.551.0854, karafrances@yahoo.com

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Appalachian Music Classes
Have you been playing for a couple of years but don’t have a lot of experience jamming? Bring your songs and instruments and join Natalya Weinstein and other intermediate players to learn how to play in a bluegrass/old-time band setting. We will discuss the roles of the different instruments and work on rhythm, singing, backup and lead playing. Class is open to anyone with a few years experience on their instrument and basic chord knowledge.  Recommended for ages 10 and up.
Classes will be on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month from 6-7 p.m.
Cost is $10 per class*, no pre-registration required.
*Family discount – $10 for first person, $5 for each additional family member
Contact: Natalya Weinstein, Instructor
828.350.1396, natalyaweinstein@gmail.com

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Drama – Creating a Character: Homeschool Outreach Program
Through a series of theatre games and exercises, students will learn the basics of building a character from the bottom up.  This 10 session course will culminate in the performance of student-developed scenes involving characters created in class. Give your homeschooler group the opportunity to exercise their imaginative muscle, expand their sense of creativity and engage in theatrical play!
Class Details: Classes are available in Asheville, Weaverville and Marshall. The material can be geared toward and incorporate a variety of age groups. This 10-session course will begin the week of September 8 and finish the week of November 8.
Day/Time: available to teach Monday-Wednesday mornings 10-11:30 a.m.
Contact: Rebecca Morris to arrange a class and discuss tuition.
828.215.8738, iamrebeccam@gmail.com.

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Beginner Songwriting
Learn to express yourself through the art of Songwriting!
In this class, we will use examples our favorite songs to explore what makes certain songs great. Working alone and as a group, we will approach Songwriting first through activities such as writing new lyrics to established forms. We will discuss the musical fundamentals of songwriting including melody, chords, form, poetry, and emotional content, and students will be encouraged to present their original songs in the supportive environment of the class. There will be an optional opportunity for public performance of original songs, too. This class is for anyone who has an interest in Songwriting. It is suggested for ages 10 to adult. 
Classes are on Tuesdays: September 7-November 30 from 7-8 p.m. (exclude November 23). 
Cost: $120 per person for 12 classes, payable in two installments of $60 (family discount available)
For questions or registration, contact: Daniel Pac, Instructor
828.649.0692, DanielRPac@gmail.com

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Kids’ Beginner Percussion Class and Jam
This fun class will explore one of the most fundamental elements of music – Rhythm!  Using bells, shakers, rattles, drums, our bodies, and stuff from around the house, children will learn the basics of making exciting percussion music together. This class will focus on basic drumming technique and musical communication. We will learn several traditional rhythms from around the world, and each class will have a Jam where we’ll get to make up our own rhythms together. A collection of percussion instruments will be provided, and students are encouraged to bring whatever they can from home.
No experience necessary! This class is suggested for ages 6-13. 
Classes are on Tuesdays: September 7-November 30 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. (exclude November 23)
Cost: $40 per month (family discount available)
For questions or registration, contact: Daniel Pac, Instructor
828.649.0692, DanielRPac@gmail.com

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Beginning Bluegrass/Old-Time/Folk Guitar
This is a beginning guitar class for folks interested in learning basic guitar chords, alternating bass notes, and backing up a lead instrument. This will be a great class for people interested in playing at acoustic jams or for those of you with children learning a lead instrument who you would like to back up on guitar.  We will learn open guitar chords, discuss basic changes, and work on backing up a few well-known fiddle tunes. 
Classes will be every other Thursday from 5:30-6:15 p.m. beginning September 9. 
Cost is $80 for the semester (8 weeks, through Dec. 16).  Pre-registration is required as we will be building on skills learned each week.
To register, contact: Stacy Claude, Instructor
828.713.4641, stacyclaude@gmail.com 

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Beginning Drawing for Adults
Group Rate: $15/hour plus supplies
This class explores the elements of drawing and composition using a variety of subjects and techniques. Learn how to see and to draw what you see.
Meets every other Monday, beginning September 13 from 4-5:30 p.m.

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Traditional Hand Quilting
Group Rate: $15/hour plus supplies
Learn the traditional way of making a quilt by hand. Participants will complete a 36″x36″ sampler quilt using a variety of hand-sewing techniques and patterns.
Meets every other Monday, beginning September 13 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

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New! Visual Arts Curriculum/Workshops for Home School Groups
Group Rate: Contact instructor for details
Let Joyful Noise provide a visual arts curriculum for your home school group.  We are offing a visual arts/crafts overview this year, including lessons on drawing, color and design, fiber (weaving and basketry), art history, collage and much more. AND – we will come to you!
Dates, times and locations TBD.
To Register, Contact: Lynda Sondles
828.775.2499, LyndaSondles@gmail.com

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Kindermusik
Kindermusik Our Time (for 18 months to 3 1/2 years) Fridays 10-10:45 a.m.
Kindermusik Village (for newborn to 18 months) Fridays 11-11:45 a.m
Kindermusik Fall Semester of 15 weeks begins September 17
No classes on Nov. 26, Dec. 24 and 31. Last class of fall semester Jan. 14.
Tuition for fall semester is $250.
To Register or for a free preview class, Contact: Yvette Odell
828.242.1548, singandtwirl@gmail.com

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About Joyful Noise
Joyful Noise is a non-profit community arts center that serves Buncombe and Madison Counties. Their mission is to provide quality arts experiences that inspire creativity, cultivate connections to regional cultural heritage, and enrich the lives of all members of the community.  For more information and a full class schedule visit the website at www.joyfulnoisecenter.org or call (828) 649.2828.

August 2010 live music schedule for Well-Bred Bakery (26 North Main Street ).  They feature live music on Friday and Saturday nights, 7-9 p.m. with no cover charge:

Friday, August 6 – Dominique Amarante (Smooth Sounds)
Saturday, August 7 – Jenne Sluder (A Heart-centric Artiste Folk/Acoustic)

Friday, August 13 – The Peg Twisters (Old-Time Music with a Twist
Saturday, August 14 – Gene Peyroux (Country/Rock/Funk)

Friday, August 20 – Jenne Sluder (A Heart-centric Artiste Folk/Acoustic)
Saturday, August 21 – Melissa Hyman (Folk, Indie, Soul)

Friday, August 27 – Demijohn Varmits (Appalachian Dirty Shuffle)
Saturday, August 28 – Scott & Jay (New/Fast-folk/Americana/Pop)

Jenne Sluder

August 2010 live music schedule for Blue Mountain Pizza (55 North Main Street).  Blue Mountain has live music nightly (except Mondays) from 7-9 p.m. with no cover charge:

Tuesday, August 3 – Patrick Fitzsimons
Wednesday, August 4 – Open Mic w/ host Billy Owens
Thursday, August 5 – Tom and The Whiting Brothers (first time at BMP)
Friday, August 6 – Acoustic Swing
Saturday, August 7 – Jenny Arch (first time at BMP)
Sunday, August 8 – Luke Wood

Tuesday, August 10 – Makia Groove
Wednesday, August 11 – Open Mic w/ host Mark Bumgarner
Thursday, August 12 – Paul Cataldo
Friday, August 13 – Acoustic Swing
Saturday, August 14 – Mark Bumgarner
Sunday, August 15 – Luke Wood

Tuesday, August 17 – Patrick Fitzsimons
Wednesday, August 18 – Open Mic w/ host Billy Owens
Thursday, August 19 – Paul Cataldo
Friday, August 20 – TBA
Saturday, August 21 – TBA
Sunday, August 22 – Luke Wood

Tuesday, August 24 – Patrick Fitzsimons
Wednesday, August 25 – Open Mic w/ host Mark Bumgarner
Thursday, August 26 – Mark Bumgarner
Friday, August 27 – Acoustic Swing
Saturday, August 28 – Patrick Fitzsimons
Sunday, August 29 – John Cook

Tuesday, August 31 – Patrick Fitzsimons

Paul Cataldo

Concert news from the Weaverville-based Joyful Noise Community Music & Arts Center:

Members of the Opal String Quartet are joining forces with the faculty of the Joyful Noise Community Music & Arts Center and members of the Asheville Symphony for two benefit concerts in support of the Joyful Noise Summer Music & Arts Camp Scholarship Fund. Please come out and show your support!

Mendelssohn Madness
Sunday, July 25, 2010 at 8 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church (30 Alabama Avenue)
Featuring two of the young prodigy’s most magnificent & crowd-pleasing masterpieces:

• Mendelssohn, Piano Trio No. 1 in d minor, op. 49
  with Kara Poorbaugh, violin; Franklin Keel, cello; Dr. Daniel Weiser, piano

• Mendelssohn, Octet in Eb major, op. 20
  with James Martin, violin; Amy Lovinger, violin; Merissa Gail, violin; Kara Poorbaugh, violin; Dr. Gina Caldwell, viola; Lucie Fink, viola; Franklin Keel, cello; Marie D’Andrea, cello

Suggested Donation: $10 adults/$5 students & children.
100% of your donation goes directly to the Joyful Noise Music & Arts Camp Scholarship Fund.

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Tremendous Trios
Sunday, August 8, 2010 at 3 pm
This intimate house concert will give you a front row seat for two remarkable works:

• Brahms, Clarinet Trio in A major, op. 114
  with Kara Poorbaugh, viola; Franklin Keel, cello; Dr. Daniel Weiser, piano

• Mendelssohn, Piano Trio No. 1 in d minor, op. 49
  with Kara Poorbaugh, violin; Franklin Keel, cello; Dr. Daniel Weiser, piano

Private home performance in Asheville. Seating is extremely limited so make your reservations early. $30 Donation. Light refreshments will be served.  To reserve: call Dr. Weiser at 828-505-2903 or email  danielemmasophie@gmail.com. 100% of your donation goes directly to the Joyful Noise Music & Arts Camp Scholarship Fund.

July 2010 live music schedule for Blue Mountain Pizza (55 North Main Street).  Blue Mountain has live music nightly (except Mondays) from 7-9 p.m. with no cover charge:

Thursday, July 1 – Patrick Fitzsimons
Friday, July 2 – Acoustic Swing
Saturday, July 3 – Mark Bumgarner
Sunday, July 4 – Luke Wood

Tuesday, July 6 – Makia Groove
Wednesday, July 7 – Open Mic w/ Billy Owens
Thursday, July 8 – Mark Bumgarner
Friday, July 9 – Acoustic Swing
Saturday, July 10 – Paul Cataldo
Sunday, July 11 – John Cook

Tuesday, July 13 – Makia Groove
Wednesday, July 14 – Open Mic w/ Billy Owens
Thursday, July 15 – Patrick Fitzsimons
Friday, July 16 – Acoustic Swing
Saturday, July 17 – Paul Cataldo
Sunday, July 18 – Luke Wood

Tuesday, July 20 – Patrick Fitzsimons
Wednesday, July 21 – Open Mic w/ Mark Bumgarner
Thursdsay 22 – Mark Bumgarner
Friday, July 23 – Acoustic Swing
Saturday, July 24 – TBA
Sunday, July 25 – TBA

Tuesday, July 27 – Patrick Fitzsimons
Wednesday, July 28 – Open Mic w/ Mark Bumgarner
Thursday, July 29 – Paul Cataldo
Friday, July 30 – Acoustic Swing
Saturday, July 31 – TBA

Summer 2010 Classes from Joyful Noise Community Music & Arts Center:

Appalachian Jamming Class
Have you been playing for a couple of years but don’t have a lot of experience jamming? Bring your songs and instruments and join Natalya Weinstein and other intermediate players to learn how to play in a bluegrass/old-time band setting. We will discuss the roles of the different instruments and work on rhythm, singing, backup and lead playing.

Classes will be on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month beginning Monday, June 7, 2010, 6-7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Weaverville.
Cost is $10 per class*, no pre-registration required.

For more information, contact Natalya at (828) 350-1396 or natalyaweinstein@gmail.com.

*family discount – $10 for first person, $5 for each additional family member.

Summer Clogging Classes
These classes are a great way for all ages to learn basic footwork in both the traditional and precision clogging styles including traditional solo flatfoot freestyle dancing as well as several beginning step sequences from the more contemporary style. We will learn solo steps, partner turns and group movement patterns and figures. The students will learn to develop their own unique clogging style and how to be a good timekeeper. We will use clogging mixers, improvisation and rhythm games along with the footwork sequences and clogging line dance routines throughout the semester. This fun class is not to miss!  Please call if you have class placement questions.

Classes on Mondays: June 7-28, 2010
Intermediate clogging for kids: 6:45-7:30 p.m.
Intermediate clogging for teens and adults: 7:30-8:15 p.m.

To Register, contact  Heidi Kulas at (828) 319-7202 or cloggerina@charter.net.

June 2010 live music schedule for Well-Bred Bakery (26 North Main Street ).  They feature live music on Friday and Saturday nights, 7-9 p.m. with no cover charge:

Friday, June 4 – Joy Jansen (Folk/Acoustic)
Saturday, June 5 – Zeem (Acoustic Folk)

Friday, June 11 – Lorraine Conard (Progressive Americana)
Saturday, June 12 – P.J. Brunson (Country/Folk/Pop)

Friday, June 18 – Jenne Sluder (A Heart-centric Artiste Folk/Acoustic)
Saturday, June 19 – The Peg Twisters (Old-Time Music With a Twist)

Friday, June 25 – Dave Wendelin (Folk Ballads)
Saturday, June 26 – Demijohn Varmits (Appalachian Dirty Shuffle)

June 2010 live music schedule for Blue Mountain Pizza (55 North Main Street).  Blue Mountain has live music nightly (except Mondays) from 7-9 p.m. with no cover charge:

Wednesday, June 2 – Open Mic w/ Billy Owens
Thursday, June 3 – Doug Burke
Friday, June 4 – Acoustic Swing
Saturday, June 5 – Calico Moon
Sunday, June 6 – Luke Wood

Tuesday, June 8 – Makia Groove
Wednesday, June 9 – Open Mic w/ Mark Bumgarner
Thursday, June 10 – Paul Cataldo
Friday, June 11 – Acoustic Swing
Saturday, June 12 – Blue Grass Duo – Fred and Lawrence (first time at BMP)
Sunday, June 13 – Luke Wood

Tuesday, June 15 – Paul Cataldo
Wednesday, June 16 – Open Mic w/ Billy Owens
Thursday, June 17 – Patrick Fitzsimons
Friday, June 18 – Acoustic Swing
Saturday, June 19 – Buddy Davis Unplugged
Sunday, June 20 – John Cook

Tuesday, June 22 – Paul Calaldo
Wednesday, June 23 – Open Mic w/ Mark Bumgarner
Thursday, June 24 – Mark Bumgarner
Friday, June 25 – Acoustic Swing
Saturday, June 26 – Ashley Heath
Sunday, June 27 – John Cook

Tuesday, June 29 – Makia Groove
Wednesday, June 30 – Open Mic w/ Billy Owens

MPAC is again sponsoring a 4th of July Block Party at the soccer fields at North Buncombe High School.  Here’s the release, “hot off the press”, with more details to come as we get closer to the celebration:

At MPAC, we believe strongly that a fitting celebration of our nation’s independence is in order ~ not an after thought!

What: MPAC’s 4th of July WNC Block Party
Where: NBHS practice soccer field (Salem Hill Rd, Weaverville)
When: Sunday, July 4, 2010, Noon-10 p.m.

This year’s MPAC’s 4th of July WNC Block Party is already even bigger than last year’s. We have had so much interest from bands that we now have two stages this year! Yo Mamma’s Big Fat Booty Band headlines and Afromotive, BAYUKA (Rasta man Jacob Marley’s Band!), Traveling Bonfires, Galen Kipar, Chris O’Neill, Jay Sanders, Red Hot Sugar Babies, Richard Schulman and many others are also on the bill. Lyric poets Pasckie Pascua, Roberto Hess and many others will read and hold a Poetic SLAM. There will be a Story Telling Competition, Asheville International Children’s Film Festival will have an exhibition, “A Taste of PUSH Asheville Fashion Runway Show” will be held on stage three!, Sports & Movement Demonstrations will be ongoing throughout the day, 3 Color Guards will present, and Allyson MacCauley will sing the National Anthem to Asheville’s Fireworks ~ Yes! Asheville’s Fireworks! We discovered last year that the venue has perfect view of Asheville’s display of fireworks! Thus, folks can see Asheville’s fireworks with no traffic hassle, tons of free parking and WAY better music!, etc. etc.

We are encouraging folks to bring a blanket and stay for the day. Other musicians are encouraged to bring their instruments and set up under the trees around the park and play and jam.

Several fine artists have already secured booth space. A couple of food vendors are already on the bill. We have a few booth spaces left open for vendors at $50 for a 10×10 space. Churches, Non Profits and Civic organizations receive a booth free of charge. We are also taking applications for a few more food vendors. Contact is Randy@myMPAC.com, 828-645-2030

Just received this updated release about Joyful Noise Community Music and Arts Center’s 2010 Summer Camp.  The original deadline to apply without a late fee was Saturday, May 15, but they’ve extended that deadline to the end of the month – May 31.

Joyful Noise Community Music & Arts Center, located in the First Presbyterian Church in Weaverville, is pleased to announce its second exciting summer of Music & Arts Camp.

Joyful Noise Summer Music & Arts Camp is a fantastic opportunity for string players of all ages and skill levels, from early intermediate to advanced, grades 1 thru 12 (and adults as well).  This eclectic string camp will offer orchestra, bluegrass, chamber music, and masterclass instruction, as well as a variety of electives such as world music & jazz, percussive dance sampler, visual arts sampler, and drama workshop. At the end of the week, students will have the opportunity to perform with their ensembles at the Camp Showcase concert.  Artist-faculty include Asheville Symphony members Gina Caldwell, Frances Duff, Franklin, Keel and Kara Poorbaugh, as well as orchestra director Dean Angeles, a nationally renowned string educator and conductor.

These quality programs offer area students the opportunity to explore new genres of artistic expression and to become more proficient in their performance techniques under the direction of nurturing master instructors.

Camp Dates: Monday, July 26 through Friday, July 30, 2010
Camp Time: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., with 4 p.m. Camp Showcase on Friday
Camp Cost: $225/applicant; merit & financial scholarships and multiple family discounts available
Camp Location: First Presbyterian Church of Weaverville
Application Deadline: May 31, 2010 ($25 late application fee, as space allows)

For more information, brochures, and application forms visit us at www.joyfulnoisecenter.org or contact camp director, Dan Weiser at 802-369-0856 or danielemmasophie@gmail.com.

Just a note about a couple deadlines I know of that are coming up this week:

Art in Autumn
Artists interested in participating in the 2010 Art in Autumn Arts & Craft Festival need to get their applications in the mail this week. Applications must be postmarked no later than May 15 (Saturday).
2010 Application

JoyFul Noise Summer Camp
The last day to apply for the 2010 Joyful Noise Community Music & Arts Center Summer Camp (without a late fee) is also May 15. The camp is for children of all ages.
2010 Brochure and Application

May 2010 live music schedule for Blue Mountain Pizza (55 North Main Street).  Blue Mountain has live music nightly (except Mondays) from 7-9 p.m. with no cover charge:

Saturday, May 1 – Calico Moon
Sunday, May 2 – John Cook
Tuesday, May 4 – Makia Groove
Wednesday, May 5 – Open Mic w/ Billy Owens
Thursday, May 6 – Mark Bumgarner
Friday, May 7 – Acoustic Swing

Saturday, May 8 – Doug Burke
Sunday, May 9 – Luke Wood
Tuesday, May 11 – Makia Groove
Wednesday, May 12 – Open Mic w/ Billy Owens
Thursday, May 13 – Patrick Fitzsimons
Friday, May 14 – Acoustic Swing

Saturday, May 15 – Paul Cataldo
Sunday, May 16 – Luke Wood
Tuesday, May 18 – Patrick Fitzsimons
Wednesday, May 19 – Open Mic
Thursday, May 20 – Paul Cataldo
Friday, May 21 – Acoustic Swing

Saturday, May 22 – Buddy Davis Unplugged
Sunday, May 23 – John Cook
Tuesday, May 25 – Makia Groove
Wednesday, May 26 – Open Mic
Thursday, May 27 – Patrick Fitzsimons
Friday, May 28 – Calico Moon

Saturday, May 29 – Paul Cataldo
Sunday, May 30 – John Cook
Monday, May 31 (Memorial Day) – Makia Groove

The North Buncombe High School Jazz Band and Winterguard, and the Western Carolina University Drum Line and Winterguard will perform an exhibition at North Buncombe High School (890 Clark’s Chapel Road) this Saturday, April 17, 2010:

The North Buncombe High School Jazz Band and the Winterguard will be performing in exhibition on April 17, 2010 at North Buncombe High School. There will be a special performance of the Western Carolina University Purple Thunder, their indoor Drum Line and Winterguard. A BBQ meal will be served prior to the performance, consisting of a BBQ pork sandwich, choice of one (chips, potato salad or slaw), dessert and a drink for $7. They will start serving the meal at 6 p.m., followed by the performances. There is no charge for the exhibition; however, donations will be accepted. All proceeds from this event will benefit the North Buncombe High School Band.

April 2010 live music schedule for Blue Mountain Pizza (55 North Main Street).  Blue Mountain has live music nightly (except Mondays) from 7-9 p.m. with no cover charge:

Friday, April 2 – Acoustic Swing
Saturday, April 3 – Paul Cataldo
Sunday, April 4 – Easter, Open but no music
Tuesday, April 6 – Makia Groove
Wednesday, April 7 – Open Mic w/ Billy Owens
Thursday, April 8 – Buddy Davis Unplugged

Friday, April 9 – Acoustic Swing
Saturday, April 10 – Mark Bumgarner
Sunday, April 11 – Luke Wood
Tuesday, April 13 – Patrick Fitzsimons
Wednesday, April 14 – Open Mic w/ Mark Bumgarner
Thursday, April 15 – Paul Cataldo

Friday, April 16 – Acoustic Swing
Saturday, April 17 – Patrick Fitzsimons
Sunday, April 18 – John Cook
Tuesday, April 20 – Makia Groove
Wednesday, April 21 – Open Mic
Thursday, April 22 – Mark Bumgarner

Friday, April 23 – Acoustic Swing
Saturday, April 24 – Buddy Davis Unplugged
Sunday, April 25 – Luke Wood
Tuesday, April 27 – Makia Groove
Wednesday, April 28 – Open Mic w/ Billy Owens
Thursday, April 29 – Paul Cataldo

Friday, April 30 – Patrick Fitzsimons

April 2010 live music schedule for Well-Bred Bakery (26 North Main Street ).  They feature live music on Friday and Saturday nights, 7-9 p.m. with no cover charge:

Friday April 2 – Utah Green
Saturday April 3 – Dave Wendelin

Friday April 9 – Lorraine Conard
Saturday April 10 – The Peg Twisters

Friday April 16 – The Honeycutters
Saturday April 17 – Katie LaRue

Friday April 23 – Twilite Broadcasters
Saturday April 24 – The Peg Twisters

Friday April 30 – Demijohn Varmits

The Brio Concert Series presents I Dreamt of Love concert on Sunday, April 11, 2010 at 4:00pm held at the First Presbyterian Church (30 Alabama Avenue). The concert will feature Amanda Horton, Soprano; Vance Reese, Piano; Franklin Keel, Cello. Selections will include music by Mozart, Sibelius, Grieg, Bernstein and much more.  The public is invited to attend this free series. A suggested donation of $10 is welcomed. A “meet and greet” the artists will follow immediately in the church fellowship hall. For more information call Cynthia Roop at 828-319-7077 or the church at 828-645-7344.

Just a reminder that the Joyful Noise Community Music & Arts Center, based out of Weaverville, is having their Annual Spring Showcase this Sunday, March 21, 2010, at Grey Eagle in Asheville.  They’ll also be picking the winner of the quilt they’re raffling, so it’s your last chance to pick up a ticket and a chance to win. Info:

Our Annual Spring Showcase is this this Sunday!  Join us for a fun showcase of what Joyful Noise has to offer, from chamber music to clogging to visual art displays, from jazz to fiddle tunes.  Sunday, March 21, 2010, show at 2:30 p.m., doors open at 2 p.m.  Grey Eagle Music Hall, 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville. Great fun for the whole family!

We will be raffling off a beautiful, handmade queen-size log cabin quilt at the showcase to benefit the student scholarship program.  Come out and support the next generation of musicians, dancers and artists! Also, if you have not done so, make sure to buy a raffle ticket. To view the quilt, go to:  http://www.joyfulnoisecenter.org/news.html

“An Evening of Music” benefit concert for the North Buncombe Music Scholarship has been rescheduled for Friday, April 9, 2010, 7 .p.m. at the First Baptist Church (63 North Main Street).  Guitar, vocal, piano and accordion selections will be presented by Pastor Jim McCoy, Rev. Wendell Brittain and  Pastor Hank Jackson with additional guest performances by previous scholarship winners. Free will offering. Sponsored by the Weaverville Music Study Club.  For more information contact Harriet Burnette at 645-5798.

March 2010 live music schedule for Blue Mountain Pizza (55 North Main Street).  Blue Mountain has live music nightly (except Mondays) from 7-9 p.m. with no cover charge:

Tuesday, March 2 – Makia Groove
Wednesday, March 3 – Open Mic w/Billy Owens
Thursday, March 4 – Paul Cataldo
Friday, March 5 – Acoustic Swing
Saturday, March 6 – Doug Burke
Sunday, March 7 – Luke Wood
Tuesday, March 9 – Makia Groove
Wednesday, March 10 – Open Mic w/Billy Owens
Thurday, March 11 – The Wellhouse Band
Friday, March 12 – Acoustic Swing
Saturday, March 13 – Patrick Fitzsimons
Sunday, March 14 – John Cook
Tuesday, March 16 – Patrick Fitzsimons
Wednesday, March 17 – Open Mic w/ Seth Shumaker
Thursday, March 18 – Buddy Davis Unplugged
Friday, March 19 – Mark Bumgarner
Saturday, March 20 – Paul Cataldo
Sunday, March 21 – Luke Wood
Tuesday, March 23 – Makia Groove
Wednesday, March 24 – Open Mic w/Doug Burke
Thursday, March 25 – Mark Bumgarner
Friday, March 26 – TBA
Saturday, March 27 – The Wellhouse Band
Sunday, March 28 – John Cook
Tuesday, March 30 – Patrick Fitzsimons
Wednesday, March 31 – Open Mic w/Mark Bumgarner