New Mountain opens upstairs bar and brings in local nonprofit for weekly gig

From a press release:

New Mountain opens upstairs bar and brings in local nonprofit for weekly gig

Taking advantage of vast square footage and a deep talent pool in the music industry, New Mountain will open their upstairs bar on Thursday October 23 with the FATE Jam. This series will be every Thursday night and hosted by Funding America Through Entertainment’s (FATE) Executive Director, Josh Stack. The jam will recruit local acts and possibly some touring acts to anchor the evening and back fill throughout the night with other local musicians rotating through. Guest musicians and patrons alike are asked to contribute to an ongoing food drive when attending the FATE Jam.

“Josh used to play professionally in this town and all over the country, which is one way he developed a name for himself,” explains New Mountain co-owner, Brandon Raab. Venue owners are also keen to take advantage of FATE’s involvement in the rock n roll philanthropy world. “FATE has done a good job of working with musicians, venues, and businesses to help provide tens of thousands of dollars in hunger relief and we’re excited to do our part to keep the effort going and get the word out,” continues Raab.

While this wont be considered an “open jam,” there will be plenty of opportunities for local musicians to showcase their talents. “One of my favorite nights to see music in town is Tuesday because I can see the best Asheville pickers at the Isis early and the best funk and jazz players later at the Music Hall, and it’s free,” says Stack. “I’d like the FATE Jam to do something similar and provide a meaningful outlet for talented musicians to express themselves musically and philanthropically,” says FATE’s ED, Josh Stack

The FATE Jam kicks off the opening of the upstairs bar of New Mountain which will be open evenings, thereafter. The jam starts at 8 p.m. and all attendees are asked to bring a small donation of canned goods or a cash substitute.

About New Mountain
New Mountain Asheville is a music venue and community event space located on one full acre in downtown Asheville. NC. newmountainavl.com

About Funding America Through Entertainment
FATE facilitates philanthropic relationships between the business community and prominent entertainers to raise money and awareness for hunger relief. Since 2013, FATE has raised more than $35,000 for hunger relief organizations in six markets. FATE has worked with artists like Tedeschi Trucks Band, Bruce Hornsby, Jim James, and Widespread Panic, to name a few. For more information, please visit supportfate.org

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About Alli Marshall
Alli Marshall has lived in Asheville for more than 20 years and loves live music, visual art, fiction and friendly dogs. She is the winner of the 2016 Thomas Wolfe Fiction Prize and the author of the novel "How to Talk to Rockstars," published by Logosophia Books. Follow me @alli_marshall

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