The Orange Peel

The Orange Peel is the premier nightclub in Asheville and really the whole of the Western Carolinas. Much like the city of Asheville itself, it punches above its weight, booking internationally known acts that typically play much larger venues, making it a great place to catch much more intimate sets than you're likely to find elsewhere. Performers run the genre gamut, including Indie Rock/Pop, Soul/R&B, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Jam Bands, Country/Americana and World Music. It's a very open, even cavernous, GA-only venue, almost all standing room only, with a well elevated stage providing good sight lines from all over. There are two bars in the main room and a private ($2 annual membership) bar downstairs, as well as an outdoor smoking deck. There's a reason this place is loved by artists and fans alike.