Name: The Swingin' Poppies | in the Palm Room at Fitz and the Wolfe
Start: 2026-03-06
End: 2026-03-06
Location: Fitz and the Wolfe

The Swingin' Poppies | in the Palm Room at Fitz and the Wolfe

The Swingin’ Poppies take songs you already know and flip them into jazz. Same hooks, different rules. Think pop melodies with swing, soul, and a little attitude.
It’s familiar without being predictable, polished without being precious. Perfect Palm Room energy. Come hang, grab a drink, and enjoy the moment when a pop song suddenly knows how to behave in a jazz club. See less
Asheville, North Carolina

Fitz and the Wolfe is a downtown Asheville live music venue with three rooms: The Showroom for honky tonk and dancing, The Den for pinball and pool, and The Palm Room speakeasy for cocktails. Hosts swing dance and singer-songwriter nights.

Locals love the venue’s versatility, describing it as Asheville’s nightlife playground. From energetic honky tonk dancers to relaxed cocktail sippers, guests enjoy the multiple rooms that cater to different moods under one roof. The event lineups are consistently fresh and jam-packed with local favorites and touring bands. The Palm Room’s ambiance and cocktails are especially praised for a quieter, stylish evening.

Fitz and the Wolfe

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The Swingin' Poppies | in the Palm Room at Fitz and the Wolfe

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