Mad Mike Martinez takes the stage at Sovereign Kava Bar for a Friday night set. A fixture in the Asheville music community, Martinez delivers raw, energetic performances that blend rock, funk, and improvisation.

Sovereign Kava serves specialty kava drinks, kratom, CBD beverages, and kombucha at 268 Biltmore Ave. All ages welcome, 18+ after 9 PM. No cover charge.

Music starts at 8 PM.

Sovereign Kava Bar is North Carolina’s first and premier kava bar serving traditional South Pacific ceremonial kava made by hand. Dedicated to a relaxing, inclusive social environment, the bar offers a variety of kava drinks, kava cocktails, Maeng Da tea, CBD edibles and tinctures, Buchi Kombucha, vegan snacks, and more. 

The space features a cozy interior with stone wall accents, intimate lighting, and a welcoming vibe for guests from all walks of life looking to chill out and catch a natural buzz. Open daily from noon until midnight, with extended hours to 1 AM on most Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, Sovereign also hosts weekly live music, open mic nights, ping pong tournaments, and monthly comedy and jazz jams.

Locals value Sovereign Kava Bar for its unique, health-conscious menu and vibrant community feel. The friendly and knowledgeable staff provide excellent service and education for first-time kava drinkers, making it an inviting hangout for both newcomers and regulars. Visitors praise the laid-back yet lively atmosphere, with many highlighting the bar’s excellent live music lineup, ranging from open jams to poetry and singer-songwriter nights. The bar’s dog-friendly policy and outdoor seating add to its appeal as a versatile social venue.

Sovereign Kava Bar

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Mad Mike Martinez at Sovereign Kava Bar

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