Thursday May 3, 2011
Cecil Thompkins – Bluegrass Acoustic starting at 6:30 pm
The Roses – Whiskey drinking rock and roll from Koxville, TN

Friday May 6, 2011
Wink Keziah – Country/Roots from Austin Texas

Saturday May 7, 2011
Alarm Clock Conspiracy – Indie, Rock, Power Pop from Asheville, NC

Sunday May 8, 2011
Open Jam with Kevin Smith starting at 4 pm until ?
The Pleasants – Recession rock from Mt. Holly, VT

Monday May 9, 2011
Charlie Christon – Moody, atmospheric folk from Boston, MA

Thursday May 12, 2011

PO Boyz – Organ fueled funk trio from Brooklyn, NY
www.facebook.com/poboyz

Friday May 13, 2011

Cisco Playboys – A Rockabilly Dance Band from Asheville, NC
www.myspace.com/ciscoplayboys

Saturday May 14, 2011

Lizzy Ross Band – Jazz, folk, dirty blues, rock, soul form Chapel Hill, NC
www.lizzy.net/
www.facebook.com/lizzy.net

Sunday May 15, 2011
Open Jam with Kevin Smith 4 pm until ?

Tuesday May 17, 2011
Numbers & Letters – Dark Americana drinkin’ music from Brooklyn, NY

Thursday May 19, 2011
Grand Ole Uproar – Electronic, rock & roll, hippie tonk from Greensboro, NC

Friday May 20, 2011
Twilite Broadcasters – Hot, old time fiddle music from Asheville

Saturday May 21, 2011
Jack 9 – Americana, rock originals from Asheville, NC

Sunday May 22, 2011
Open Jam with Kevin Smith starting at 4 pm until ?

Tuesday May 24, 2011
The Fustics – Americana, indie/rock form Wilmington, NC

Thursday May 26, 2011
Lindsey Graham and Pawn Shop Roses – Jammin’ rock & roll from Charlotte, NC

Friday May 27, 2011
Johnson’s Crossroad – Appalachian soul form Asheville, NC

Saturday May 28, 2011
Leigh Glass – Honky tonk, blues, rock from Asheville, North Carolina

Sunday May 29, 2011
Open Jam with Kevin Smith starting at 4 pm until ?

Sat., April 2, 8:30 pm
NARROW GAUGE BLUEGRASS

http://www.narrowgaugebluegrass.com/

Mon., April 4, 7:00 pm
Blushin’ Roulette with Hillbillionaires

http://www.facebook.com/blushinroulettes

Thu., April 7, 8:00 pm
Clear Mule

http://www.reverbnation.com/clearmule

Fri., April 8, 8:30 pm
Sam Robinson Band

http://www.myspace.com/samrobinsonmusic/

Sat., April 9, 8:30 pm
Gabrahm Vitek

http://www.myspace.com/gabrahmvitek

Tue., April 12, 8:30 pm
The Real Nasty

http://www.myspace.com/therealnastyband

Wed., April 13, 5:00 to 11:30 pm
Town Pump Tavern’s Second Anniversary

Thu., April 14, 8:30 pm
Dave Zoll

http://www.acoustic-corner.com/services.php/#david

Fri., April 15, 8:30 pm
Sumilan

http://www.myspace.com/sumilan

Sat., April 16, 8:30 pm
Dave Desmelik Trio

http://www.myspace.com/davedesmelik

Tue., April 19, 8:30 pm
Slick Skillet Serenaders

https://www.facebook.com/slickskilletserenaders

Thu., April 21, 8:30 pm
Tristan Cole

http://www.myspace.com/tristancolemusic

Fri., April 22, 8:30 pm
Chompin’ At The Bit

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chompin-At-The-Bit-String-Band/145684332115161

Sat., April 23, 8:30 pm
Ronnie Hymes & Carolina Freight

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ronnie-Hymes-Carolina-Freight/154738117905225

Tue., April 26, 8:30 pm
Matt Woods

http://www.therealmattwoods.com

Thu., April 28, 8:30 pm
Josh Fields Band

http://www.joshfieldsband.com/home.cfm

Fri., April 29, 8:30 pm
Evergreen

Sat., April 30, 8:30 pm
Ruff

http://www.rushtributeband2112.com/

$1.50 Bud Light Special on Sundays
$1 PBR Special on Mondays!

Every Wednesday Night, beginning at 8:30, is Open Mic Night with David Bryan!
March 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30

Tue., March 1
Ginny McAfee

Thu., March 3
Kyle Frazier

Fri., March 4
The Delta Saints

Sat., March 5
Ron Short & the Possum Playboys

Tue., March 8
NC 63

Fri., March 11
Grace Adele & The Grand Band

Sat., March 12
Citizen Band Radio

Tue., March 15
Liaison

Thu., March 17
Fox Hunt & Whiskey Bent Boys

Fri., Mar. 18
The South French Broads

Sat., March 19
Radials

Tue., March 22
Spirit Family Reunion

Thu., March 24
Jack9

Fri., March 25
The Bloodroots Barter

Sat., March 26
The Antibodies with Pulse

Sun., March 27
Jamie Kent & the Options

Thu., March 31
Paul Cataldo

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o Monday – Infamous $1.00 Special
o Tuesday – $3.50 All Pints
o Wednesday – $4.00 Wine & $5.00 “Big Beers”
o Thursday – “Fancy Beer” $2.75
o Friday – $2.00 All Domestic
o Saturday – $4.00 All Pints
o Sunday – $1.50 Select Bottles.

And, every Wednesday Night, beginning at 8:30, is Open Mic Night
Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29

Fri., Dec. 3, 8:30 pm
L Shaped Lot

“Their music is a laid-back mix of Americana, a loose blend of folk and bluegrass with rich harmonies. They’ve got a solid body of originals that moves from country sing-alongs and barroom stompers to narrative stories with great hooks. And best of all, they groove together like a band that’s been playing together for years. ” DB – High Country News

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Sat., Dec. 4
Johnson’s Crossroad w/The Wild Rumpus

Johnson’s Crossroad: Formed some six years ago in the mountains of West Virginia and tested by over half a decade on the road, the passion that Minguez and Johnson share for their own acoustic crossroad – a meeting place of honest, soulful music that draws deeply from bluegrass, old country, and Appalachian old time – has brought Johnson’s Crossroad to the forefront of the North Carolina music scene.

The Wild Rumpus: Wild Rumpus blends “traileresque” orchestral and operatic melodies with the stylings of authentic rock’n’roll, pop, and electronic music. It’s our own interpretation on trailer music that uses a rather unique approach to the composition and production of very slammin’ tracks.

Thu., Dec. 9
Screen Door Porch

The duo of Screen Door Porch—Seadar Rose and Aaron Davis—deliver groove-injected Alt-Folk and soulful Americana, garnished with multi-instrumentation. This roots music combined with ambient textures, dirty slide guitar, and country-sweet harmonies outline a sound that is not quite acoustic.

Sat., Dec. 11
Hackens Boys

The Hackens Boys hit “Southern Rock Can’t Die” shares a spot with Molly Hatchet’s, “Somer’s Song” on the newly released Stone Ground and Southern Compilation; Vol. 5. Go to www.swampland.com for more details on the compilation album and see The Hackens Boys album review!

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Tue., Dec. 14
Letters to Abigail

Hendersonville singer/songwriters James Harrell and Kelli Redmond play Folk, Americana, Acoustic music.

Fri., Dec. 17
Copper Kettle Bluegrass

Copper Kettle is a five Piece Bluegrass Band out of NYC. We play in a strong traditional style with our own unique sound. All of the songs on this CD are originals written by Fred Skellenger.

Sat., Dec. 18
South 85

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With roots deep in the Carolinas, South85 blends country, folk, southern rock, and bluegrass to give you a listening experience that you won’t soon forget. Driven by the original songwriting of Kathy Neal and the voice of Tracy Wyatt, South85 is in a classification all their own – radio worthy songs along with an atmosphere of a back-porch jam.

Thu., Dec. 23
Dave Zoll Trio

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David Zoll has performed in New York and Florida since 1991, currently performs with Cajun band Bayou Diesel, and focuses on fingerstyle, songwriting, and improvisation.

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Fri., Dec. 24 and Sat., Dec. 25

The Town Pump will be CLOSED to celebrate the holiday.  Many blessings to our extended family!

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Thu., Dec. 30
Tim Alimena

Tim Alimena, the former front man and main songwriter for the award winning reggae group, Blunt Head Trauma, writes about standard day-to-day things that everyone can relate to. “Positive messages and thought provoking ideas are what I’m going for.”

Fri., Dec. 31 (New Years Eve!)
Wink Keziah

As a child Keziah found solace in music and picked up his first guitar at age five. He played in bands throughout his school years and earned a partial art scholarship for college. After becoming the successful owner of three beauty salons, he continued to tour and make music.

And, check out our new daily drink specials!

We always have a beer special on Sun. and Mon., every week.

$1.50 Bud Light Special on Sundays
$1 PBR Special on Mondays!

And, every Wednesday Night, beginning at 8:30, is Open Mic Night w/ David Bryan
Nov. 3, 10, 17, and 24

Fri., Nov 19
Ron Short & The Possum Playboys
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The Playboys play a lively mix of “Appalach’ jun” jam band music from “swamp to swing” that sets feet tapping, hips swinging, and people singing! While the musical traditions may be familiar, the songs and interpretations are fresh and new.

Sat., Nov. 20
Cattletruck w/Hellbilly Ronnie Hymes
Southern Gothic Rock and Roll.

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“Ronnie Hymes is real. Ronnie Hymes is raw, and he obviously doesn’t give a fuck what you think. He will sing about whatever is on his mind. For fans of true underground country music, look no further”
-Jahshie P. “Outlaw Radio Chicago”

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Thu., Nov. 25
Happy Turkey Day!

However you celebrate today, we’d like to wish you lots of good food, plenty of merriment, and the warm company of family and good friends.

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Fri., Nov. 26
Turnup Truck

Tim Alimena, the former front man and main songwriter for the award winning reggae group, Blunt Head Trauma, writes about standard day-to-day things that everyone can relate to. “Positive messages and thought provoking ideas are what I’m going for.”

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Sat., Nov. 27
Dave Desmelik

Dave Desmelik has established himself as an accomplished and rising singer/songwriter whose music might best be described as Americana or Alt/Country. Drawing upon influences from country to bluegrass to blues to rock n’ roll, Desmelik writes and performs a unique blend of songs. 

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Please see below for earlier events.

Every Wednesday Night, beginning at 8:30:
Open Mic Night w/ David Bryan
Nov. 3, 10, 17, and 24

The Pump’s weekly open mic, hosted by David Bryan, may be the venue for you to launch your path to fame and fortune.  Or, you may just make a fool of yourself and entertain your friends.  In any case, bring those friends, enjoy the best beer the region has to offer, and have a great time!

Thu., Nov. 4
Listen Like Thieves

Listen Like Thieves is eclectic pop/rock colored by banjo, mandolin and accordion, the alias of writer/multi-instrumentalist/producer Peter Rodocker. Drawing from rock, pop, indie and traditional Irish influences among many others, his sound is both foreign and familiar, while unapologetically hooky and accessible, with dynamic arrangements that flutter between complexity and sparcity, feeding off of the unique textures of their uncommon instrumentation.

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Fri., Nov. 5, all on ONE NIGHT
The Alarm Clock Conspiracy
We are carbon based beings from the planet Earth. Many years ago we taught ourselves how to create sounds from human made instruments. With these “instruments”, we propelled our brains to far distant galaxies. One day our paths crossed, and “The Alarm Clock Conspiracy” was born.

Sunshine & the Bad Things
We can’t find anything about them on the web, but we’re sure they’re awesome!

Ryan Sheffield
an acoustic master from Asheville

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The High Hills
Strong solid and energetic bluegrass are the trademarks of this group featuring superb instrumental leads on fiddle, mandolin, guitar, banjo and standup bass joined by magical blend of vocal harmonies.

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Sat., Nov. 6
Mad Tea Party
Mad Tea Party brews up rock ‘n’ roll, garage-pop and honky tonk to create a fresh and intoxicating sound. “It’s B-52s meets Buddy Holly with a lot more thump.” Musical conspirators Ami Worthen and Jason Krekel serve up an exciting live show to music lovers thirsty for upbeat, original refreshment.

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.Tue., Nov. 9
Letters to Abigale

Local singer/songwriter, playin’ for tips.

Fri., Nov. 12
Delta Saints

A fusion of traditional southern soul and funk-inspired power, all layered with furious harmonica lines that simultaneously tie the group together and threaten to unseat it all in one sweep.

Sat., Nov. 13
Ghost Mountain

A band of friends that make music together and help the world succeed in its mission of excellence.

Join The Town Pump Tavern family for our Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting on Tuesday August 31, 2010 at 5 PM.

Come enjoy drink specials, appetizers and local business networking. Check out the new smoke-free Town Pump and relax on our back deck. Our list of local beer has expanded and our upcoming calendar of live music features some incredibly talented local and national acts.

AT 7:30 GET READY FOR TRIVIA NIGHT @ THE PUMP!

Take your shot at winning great prizes if you dare! August 31st starting at 7:30 pm TPT brings back Trivia Night. Celebrate, network and then have some real fun.

We look forward to seeing you!

Don’t forget about our $1.50 Bud Light Special on Sundays and our $1 PBR Special on Mondays!

July 28, 2010 OPEN MIC NIGHT

Our weekly Open Mic event featuring by our awesome MC David Bryan. Come and get your chance to perform on the Town Pump stage, Black Mountain’s oldest tavern. The festivities begin each week at 8:30 pm. Bring your voice, instruments or just your dancing shoes. Support local music and local BEER!

July 29, 2010 UTAH GREEN

From the hills of western North Carolina, Utah Green follows her heart and soul on the musical journey that she has undertaken. Offering her passion for life’s experiences and the songs that come as a result of them, Green’s soulful folk sound has been heard from Asheville, North Carolina to Ketchikan, Alaska; New Orleans, Louisiana to San Cristobal de Las Casas in Mexico.

Her lighthearted sound and appreciation for traditional m…ountain and sea songs, Utah is a song painter, a story singer, a smile maker, and a tearjerker. Influenced by people of all walks, Utah finds inspiration through travel and performance. She seeks to communicate her stories through songs and smiling eyes.

http://www.myspace.com/greenutah

July 30, 2010 MIC HARRISON & THE HIGH SCORE

Country Music from Knoxville,TN

Music that anyone who’s ever held down a job and relied on music for spiritual release can relate to.
Harrison’s new album “On The Right Side of The Grass” is about the kind of characters who know that any day that you can look forward to a soft bed rather than a dirt nap is a blessing. When Harrison sings about having nothing but “a pocket full of sawdust” the former sawmill employee knows exactly …what he’s singing about. The subject of “He Gets High” is that guy everyone has worked with at least once: the man who “never missed a day of work” and never spent a day completely sober either — “he gets high, but he gets by.”

http://www.myspace.com/micharrison

July 31, 2010 SAM LEWIS

Information coming soon!