The Milk Carton Kids
Show: 8pm
Doors: 7pm
$27 - $40
Partially Seated
Listening to The Milk Carton Kids — Joey Ryan and Kenneth Pattengale — talk about their creative process, it’s easy to imagine them running in opposite directions even while yoked together. “Joey and I famously have an adversarial relationship,” Pattengale says. They dig at each other in interviews and on stage, where Ryan plays his own straight man, while Pattengale tunes his guitar.

The Orange Peel is the must-hit spot in town for anyone who loves live music with some serious pedigree. Known for its killer sound system and intimate-but-packed vibe, it’s Asheville’s premier venue for big national acts mixing it up with the city’s vibrant local scene. 

The place pulses with energy, packed with eclectic crowds ready to dance, mingle, and soak up everything from indie rock and hip-hop to electronic and funk. When it gets busy, expect a lively crowd vibrating across its spacious dance floor. Plus, Pulp, the funky downstairs lounge, is your go-to for cocktails and a chilled-out view of the main stage streamed live.

Locals will tell you The Orange Peel is where Asheville’s music magic happens—one of those rare clubs that manages to be both world-class and surprisingly laid-back. Concert veterans love it for the sound quality and the way the space keeps you close to the action without getting crushed. 

Bartenders are friendly, the vibe is casual but buzzing, and even on packed nights, folks generally look out for one another. If you’re into great music, great people, and a little bit of Asheville’s unique charm, this is your jam.

The Orange Peel

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The Milk Carton Kids

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