Asheville Rockestra: Celebrating 1976 at The Orange Peel

The Asheville Rockestra returns for a landmark benefit concert celebrating the music of 1976 — one of rock, soul, and funk's most fertile years. This unique ensemble brings together some of Asheville's finest musicians in a full orchestral-rock format to honor the sounds that defined a generation, from arena rock anthems to classic soul deep cuts.

Adding to the evening, Asheville Music School teachers take the stage to perform Stevie Wonder's Songs in the Key of Life, the landmark 1976 double album widely regarded as one of the greatest records ever made. The combination of the Rockestra's celebratory sweep and this iconic Stevie Wonder tribute makes for an all-ages event with something for everyone.

Show at 7:30 PM. All Ages. Asheville Rockestra: Celebrating 1976 takes place at The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave, Downtown Asheville NC. A standout benefit concert among live music events in Asheville NC.

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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Asheville Rockestra: Celebrating 1976 at The Orange Peel

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