Watchhouse — the project of Emily and Amelia Meath (formerly Mandolin Orange) — represents one of the most quietly powerful transformations in contemporary folk music. Since rebranding as Watchhouse in 2021, the duo has continued to release deeply moving albums that blend acoustic folk with poetic lyricism and understated grace. Their self-titled 2021 album and Watchhouse were both celebrated for their emotional honesty.

This is a rare intimate evening with one of Asheville's most beloved acts — Emily and Amelia have deep roots in North Carolina, and Watchhouse shows in this region always carry a special charge of homecoming energy.

Doors at 7:00 PM, show at 8:00 PM. 18+. Watchhouse performs at The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave, Downtown Asheville NC. A singular night of live music in Asheville NC for fans of folk and Americana.

The Orange Peel is Downtown Asheville's premier live music venue and concert hall, booking national touring acts across rock, hip-hop, indie, electronic, and beyond at 101 Biltmore Ave. With one of the best sound systems of any mid-size venue in the Southeast, the 1,000-capacity room keeps you close to the stage without the chaos of a larger arena. Downstairs, Pulp lounge streams the main stage live for a more relaxed alternative.

The sound at The Orange Peel is genuinely exceptional for a venue this size — you can hear every instrument clearly even on a packed Saturday night. It's the kind of room where you actually want to show up early and stay late. Seen everything from sold-out indie rock nights to hip-hop headliners here and it never disappoints.

The Orange Peel

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Watchhouse at The Orange Peel

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