On Tuesday, September 16th, Asheville Yards turned into a hub of anticipation as fans began lining up as early as 5:30 p.m. for a stacked night of music. The atmosphere buzzed with excitement, and the lineup promised nothing short of magic: Kyle Schuesler to open, Jonah Kagen to follow, Sammy Rae & Friends to light up the middle, and the beloved Vance Joy to close out the night.
Kyle Schuesler set the tone, warming up the crowd with his soulful sound and heartfelt lyrics, laying the foundation for what was about to be an unforgettable evening. But it was clear that much of the crowd came ready for one thing: Jonah Kagen.
When Jonah Kagen took the stage, the atmosphere charged immediately. With raw emotion and understated charm, he drew every eye in the room. He launched into newer material like “Sunflowers and Leather” and “The Reaper” before slowing things down with fan favorites “Save My Soul” and “You Again.”
He closed the night with a powerful run through tracks like “Krissy” and “God Needs the Devil.” By the time the final notes faded, it was clear that Kagen had given the Asheville crowd a glimpse into his world, leaving the stage to a roar of cheers that felt less like applause and more like gratitude.
As Kagen exited, Sammy Rae & Friends swept in, transforming the venue into a dance party with their vibrant stage presence. They mixed in old-school favorites with their signature sound, pulling the audience deeper into the night’s momentum.
Finally, Vance Joy emerged, welcoming members of his band for an intimate trio acoustic set, before cranking up the energy with his full catalog of classics and new tunes.
Be sure to catch one of the upcoming tour dates — this is a show you won’t want to miss. Tickets are available here.
Upcoming tour dates:
Sep 22, 2025 — Charlotte, NC — Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
Sep 24, 2025 — Cary, NC — Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Sep 25, 2025 — Cleveland, OH — Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica
Sep 25, 2025 — Vancouver, BC — Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Sep 26, 2025 — Lewiston, NY — Artpark Mainstage Theater
Oct 1, 2025 — San Francisco, CA — Regency Ballroom
Oct 3, 2025 — San Diego, CA — Music Box
Oct 4, 2025 — West Hollywood, CA — Troubadour
Oct 5, 2025 — West Hollywood, CA — Troubadour
Oct 8, 2025 — Phoenix, AZ — The Van Buren
Oct 12, 2025 — Salt Lake City, UT — Utah State Fairpark (REDWEST Festival)
Oct 15, 2025 — Fayetteville, AR — George’s Majestic Lounge
Oct 17, 2025 — Fort Worth, TX — Tannahill’s Tavern and Music Hall
Oct 18, 2025 — Austin, TX — Scoot Inn
Oct 21, 2025 — New Orleans, LA — Tipitina’s
Oct 23, 2025 — Oxford, MS — The Lyric Oxford
Oct 24, 2025 — Nashville, TN — Brooklyn Bowl Nashville
Oct 25, 2025 — Atlanta, GA — Terminal West
Nov 3, 2025 — Oslo, Norway — John Dee
Nov 4, 2025 — Stockholm, Sweden — Kollektivet Livet Bar & Scen
Nov 6, 2025 — Copenhagen, Denmark — Loppen
Nov 8, 2025 — Berlin, Germany — Hole 44
Nov 10, 2025 — Amsterdam, Netherlands — Tolhuistuin
Nov 11, 2025 — Antwerpen, Belgium — Kavka Oudaan
Nov 12, 2025 — Paris, France — Badaboum
Nov 13, 2025 — London, UK — One Ninety Four
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