$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

$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!
February 2, 9, 16, and 23

Fri., Feb. 4 – Mountain Feist

Funky bluegrass jam band from Asheville!

Sat., Feb. 5 - Tater Family Travelling Circus

Run off with The Circus! Catch a show to see what it’s all about, and join the growing legions of Circus Freaks!

Tue., Feb. 8 - Bob Burnett

Thu., Feb 10 - Coles Whalen

Steppin’ Out Magazine said of the release “Whalen’s voice has more than enough power to carry a rock anthem, but she prefers to use that power to sustain her gentler, more pensive moments. Her pitch and articulation – vocal and instrumental – are flawless.”

Fri., Feb. 11 – Allen Thompson with Don Gallardo

Allen Thompson is a singer/songwriter from the backwoods.
Don Gallardo has crafted engaging and tuneful music.
Together, they make magic.

Sat., Feb. 12 - L Shape Lot

Mixing a healthy amount of musical chops, honest, and creative songwriting, powerful stage presence and well sung four-part harmonies, L Shape Lot creates an original and dynamic American sound based in country, rock, bluegrass and roots/folk music.

Thursday Feb. 17 – NC 63

Fri., Feb. 18 - George Terry and the Zealots
Zealots’ songs deal with the always-touchy subjects of religion, taxes, and death (not to mention love). Lazy conformists beware of these sharp hooks which drop from the sky like vicious arch-angels.

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Sat., Feb. 19 - Blackfoot Gypsies

The Blackfoot Gypsies is the bombastic melding of Matthew Paige, singer/songwriter and guitar player, and Zack Murphy, tenured drummer from Nashville, TN. With the attitude and swagger of vintage country and rock lore from the past, the Blackfoot Gypsies is paving their path as one of America’s next contributors to the legacy of rock and roll!

Tue., Feb. 22 - Patterson Barrett

After years of collaboration with other talented artists in every format imaginable, Barrett has found his own unique voice both as songwriter. He explores some of the aspects of dreams and other alternate realities of life and death that touch us all. He cites Neil Young and country-rock pioneers Poco and the Flying Burrito Brothers as his early influences, as well as soul stalwarts such as Sam and Dave, The Temptations, and Marvin Gaye.

Thu., Feb. 24 – Brian Ashley Jones

Check out his music page at http://www.facebook.com/BrianAshleyJones#/pages/Brian-Ashley-Jones/20438567968

Brian Ashley Jones is a soulful singer, accomplished guitarist, and versatile touring Americana songwriter whose songs have been placed in film and television and recorded by other artists. Jones also leads songwriting and guitar clinics for educational programs and NSAI chapters around the USA.

Brian showcases his writing and playing chops with 11 well-crafted original songs in his current CD Courier. The independent release has received international radio play, made the Top 40 of the Roots Music Report, and broke the Top 100 of the Americana Music Association’s album chart.

What people are saying!

“…an excellent guitarist and thoughtful singer-songwriter”
- Jack Silverman, Nashville Scene

“…a master class on how to play the guitar”
- James Soars, Maverick Magazine, Kent, England

“…an accomplished musician… warm tenor vocals”
- Brad Fischer, Nashville Music Guide

“…a stellar guitar player, lyricist and songwriter… Brian’s live show is a must see!”
- Tom Tranchilla, KPFT, Houston, TX.

“…intelligent… clever… a monster on guitar.”
- Janet Hans, Urban Campfires Concert Series, San Antonio, TX.

Fri., Feb. 25 – Jill Dineen Blues Band

Blues in Your Face!!

www.myspace.com/jilldineen

Jill Dineen has performed from California to Chicago to the Carolinas. Her powerful, soulful, hip-shaking, down in your gut, hard driving vocals have ignited audiences and crowded venues across the country. Backed by some of the Southeast’s very best blues musicians, the Jill Dineen band is launching a full on blues revival. Come out for this show and have an unforgettable musical experience.

Sat., Feb. 26 - Phuncle Sam

Phuncle Sam is Asheville’s own Improv~ Americana, Dead~Centric “jam band” Over three years of intense jamming and rehearsing finds Phuncle Sam with an ever-expanding body of original music. The band will also serve up quintessential interpretations of Jerry Garcia, Grateful Dead and many others.

$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!
January 5, 12, 19, and 26

Sat., Jan. 1
Leigh Glass Band

Asheville-based blues troubadour Leigh Glass put the first lineup of her band together in 2003 to play Americana, Blues, and Rock.

Fri., Jan. 7
Travers Brothers

It all started off as a jam session with two drummers in Josh’s garage… It eventually turned into their daily routine, and the rest is history. These guys are music historians, and in their spare time enjoy listening to music, and writing new material. With heavy inspiration from classic rock, blues, funk, reggae, and bluegrass, The Travers Brothers Band has established a musical style of their very own. Whether playing original songs, or cover songs, there is sure to be a little something for everyone!

Sat., Jan 8
Satin Steel Jazz Ensemble

Satin Steel is an acoustic jazz ensemble ranging from a duo to a seven-piece with vocals, upright bass, sax, piano, congas and flute and cello when possible. Originally from New York, Eve Haslam is the vocalist and visionary for Satin Steel. With years of classical training and raised by her composer father, creative influences were opera, Broadway, pop and jazz. Satin Steel delivers an intimate and intelligent mix of bossa, swing and jazz standards.

Mon., Jan. 10
Hilary Hawke

“Hilary Hawke’s Goodwill is real music. From dark and delicious to fun and frantic, banjo babe Hawke has more personality in her little finger than most do in their large bodies,”-David Malachowski, reviewer Daily Freeman (Hudson Valley) 2009

Fri., Jan. 14
Bayou Diesel

The only working cajun/zydeco/Louisiana style dance band in the Asheville/Western North Carolina area. We play all types of highly danceable Mardi Gras music at anytime of the year. Performing both traditional and progressive cajun and zydeco music, we also like good ol’ rock and roll, rhythm and blues, and family friendly all-access approach to our shows. 2009 will bring changes and more emphasis on zydeco. Laissez les bon temps rouler!

Sat., Jan. 15
Crowfield

Crowfield’s journey to the national stage has been accompanied by breakups and breakdowns, tempered by successes and letdowns, and defined by the act of giving a little more when there was nothing left to give. The natural quality of the music draws from the experience of growing up in a quiet Midwestern town, while sincere and often heart wrenching lyrics express the emotion and conflict encountered along the way.

Thu., Jan. 20
Bryan Jones

Fri., Jan. 21
Makia Groove

A three piece ‘World/Funk/Fusion’ band consisting of Bass, Drums and Guitar.  Multi-instrumentalist’s, incorporating the Electronic Wind Instrument, Loop Pedals, Keyboards and Latin Perc. Formed in 1999 in Kingsport TN.

Sat., Jan. 22
Sumilan Band

Officially formed in Athens, GA, Sumilan draws influences that range from rock, electronica, funk, metal, and jazz with a high dosage of experimentation.

Thu., Jan. 27
Utah Green

Like a mountain angel born of a long forgotten backwoods American town, Utah Green is a quixotic and purely genuine—a simultaneously modern and ancient voice. Listen closely as she resonates, making the outside world go quiet for just a moment.

Fri., Jan. 28
Fifth On The Floor

Fifth on the Floor started out like all good bands do: on a Friday night over a bottle of Jim Beam. After a few weeks of songwriting, lineup-changes, and hangovers, the grouping of Aaron Graham, Jason Parsons, Matty Rodgers, and Justin Wells solidified the group dynamic and sound that are instantly identifiable.

Sat., Jan. 29
Carolina Rex

Carolina Rex (C-Rex to their fans), is built on a core of Texas Blues and guitar-legend rock. Of course, R&B, funk, soul, new wave, metal, jazz and original music is all fair game too – as long as it grooves or rocks.

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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.

Wednesday, September 8

Open Mic Night w/ David Bryan

TPT has a weekly open mic, hosted by David Bryan. Dazzle us with your talent. Bring your friends. Enjoy local brews, darts, the back porch, and great conversation! We are always looking for new talent at The Pump.

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Thursday, September 9

Superstar Runner

My name is Ben.
I have words
written all over my arms, and body,
…with sharpie marker.
These are all things that I believe in,
am trying to stand for,
and am needing to work on.
Ultimately, they are prayers,
and important things that I need to keep in mind,
everyday.
I re-write them often because it helps me as a reminder.
I like being a human, and would like to become a better human.
That’s what Superstar Runner is all about.

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Friday, September 10

The Blair Street Mugwumps

The Blair Street Mugwumps coalesce around this revolutionary idea; that there was a time not so long ago, before the dumbing down by media, that humans were able to develop their arts more freely than today, and with greater skill due to less distractions and less psychological flooding of instant imagery.

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Saturday, Septermber 11

Jarvis Jenkins Band

The Jarvis Jenkins Band brings an original musical gumbo of blues, jazz, rock, and psychedelia. Much of the bands influence comes from the likes of The Allman Brothers, Dixie Dreggs, Government Mule, and many others who have inspired their sound.

Tuesday, September 14

Letters to Abigale

Singer/Songwriter, Playing for Tips. Awesome music.

Wednesday, September 15

Open Mic Night w/ David Bryan

More open mic with David Bryan. Entertain us! Sing, drink, and be merry.

Saturday, September 18

A southern-fried, blues based, soulful rock & roll force to be reckoned with!

Wednesday, August 25
Open Mic Night w/ David Bryan

TPT has a weekly open mic, hosted by David Bryan. Dazzle us with your talent. Bring your friends. Enjoy local brews, darts, the back porch, and great conversation! We are always looking for new talent at The Pump.

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Thursday, August 26

James Richards w/Kyle Richards

A classically trained singer steeped in self-described acousticfunkgrass, Richards looks to Lightnin’ Hopkins, Otis Redding, and Peter Gabriel among others for inspiration. He has shared stages with Peggy Seeger, Stacy Earle and Mark Stuart, Ellis Paul, and David Lamotte among many others.

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Friday, August 27

Matt Urmy w/Leticia Wolf

Matt Urmy is a New World poet. His performances weave listeners between the gritty free verse of the 1960’s and smoking folk-country blues.
Leticia Wolf is an artist, writer and performer whose musical style has developed from eclectic combinations like Nirvana to James Taylor and Johnny Cash to the The Beatles.

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Saturday, August 28

Luke Edwards and Tater Family Circus

Music has always has been Luke Edwards’ life. Covering everything from heavy metal to bluegrass, his most successful efforts include the ’90s metal band Animal Bag. As a solo artist and with the Tater Family Travelling Circus, Edwards is sure to please.

Tuesday, August 31 TRIVIA NIGHT @ THE TOWN PUMP TAVERN

Join us for the second August evening of Trivia at the Town Pump Tavern. We start early since it is the middle of the week at 7 PM, but take your chances and win great prizes.

Wednesday, August 18
Open Mic Night w/ David Bryan

No local performer should miss TPT’s weekly open mic with David Bryan. Come on out and bring your talents and your friends. Enjoy local brews, darts, the back porch, and great conversation! We are always looking for new talent at The Pump.

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Thursday, August 19

Miriam Allen

One part fun, one part social conscience, and one part quirk; dancer/singer/composer/multi-instrumentalist whose influences come from having lived and traveled for years in South America and from having performed in Argentina, Cuba, Ecuador, and Mexico.

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Friday, August 20

Wink Keziah

From the honky-tonk heavy vibe to one that is more balanced between the raucous and the spiritual, this man’s got it goin’ on.

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Saturday, August 21

George Terry

Eric Clapton recorded three of Terry’s songs, “Mainline Florida”, “Lay Down Sally”, “Don’t Blame Me”. Terry was a member of Clapton’s studio and touring band until 1979.

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

July 21, 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 22, 2010 JOSH EAGLE & THE HARVEST CITY

Coming to the stage Thursday night at 8:30 pm Josh Eagle and The Harvest City are a community of four. Inspired by the days living alive and well and the honest music of then and now. The Southern Ohio natives are the earnest, dutiful craftsmen that are rare to find these days, as all are from varied musical back rounds.

“When Eagle begins finger picking, you can almost instantly pinpoint his musical influences – perhaps best described as a fusion of Neil Young and Nick Dra…ke…with soft, resounding harmonicas that amplify the emotional anguish Eagle experienced.”- Thomas Smith, The News Record

Read more: http://www.myspace.com/joshuameagle#ixzz0ttCG7OlD

July 23, 2010 L SHAPE LOT

Friday at 8:30 pm we are proud to welcome L Shape Lot to the Town Pump stage in Black Mountain!
“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

Read more: http://www.myspace.com/lshapelot#ixzz0ttCbukEj

July 24, 2010 NED VAN GO

Saturday July 24th Ned Van Go will be rockin’ the house at The Town Pump. This ragged crew of small town rockers is back with their 4th release-“Heartbroke City”. Blending rock, folk, and mountain music, “Heartbroke City” is a record that reeks of angst, bleeds of injustice and heartbreak, and screams for salvation. Inspired by the simple, poignant struggles of the everyman, these are working class songs from a working class band living in a disaffected, commercialized world.

Read more: http://www.mysp…ace.com/nedvango#ixzz0ttDkmF1x