Guitar fanatics – this one is for you. A bar with its theme based entirely around the guitar has captured the attention of many local musicians. The new venue, located in the River Arts District in Asheville, features a comfortable interior setting with an artistically stylish design.
The venue will feature live music, music related retail, apparel, art, and refreshments. The environment will be filled with new and vintage guitars, banjos, and other instruments that made WNC famous. Alongside the instruments, there will be contributions of memorabilia from famous, local musicians. Visitors will find themselves engaged by gallery style, framed guitars that have been played by recording artists such as David Holt and Will Ray, and other local talents who all call Asheville home. Retail merchandise will include artwork by local artists, and music related gift items, as well as printed garments promoting Asheville Guitar Co. Utilizing my 36 years of experience in all aspects of the apparel industry, my unique approach to Asheville Guitar Co. & Bar designs and garments will enhance our retail environment and broaden our customer base.
Certain nights work on a specific theme. A Gypsy jazz jam run by local guitarist Steve Karla is booked for every Tuesday. Other nights feature open jams as well as a singer-songwriter night. You can view more information on the official website or Facebook page.
I guess I’ll have to brush up on my Django skills if I plan on visiting Asheville.
Here’s the official location:
Asheville Guitar Bar
122 Riverside Dr. Suite D
in The Cotton Mill Studios
River Arts District
AVL, NC 2880