The long-term effects of Hurricane Helene, which made landfall last week and left large swaths of the Southeast United States devastated, will not be known for some time. The storm and ensuing wreckage claimed more than 100 lives, with hundreds of people still missing after flooding decimated towns, destroyed roads, and cut off power, running water, and cell service for more than a million homes in the region.

Many places, like live music hotspot Asheville, North Carolina, have experienced what the city’s mayor referred to as “catastrophic” outcomes. Some venues in the city, like Salvage Station, were completely destroyed by the storm. Others seem to have avoided the worst of the wreckage, though conditions around the rest of the area will likely put an indefinite pause on tours coming through Asheville and other affected areas.

“Everything’s Gone” – NBC News On Asheville River Arts District – 9/30/24

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This article, which we will update regularly with new information, is intended to serve as a resource for music fans looking to stay updated on the situation in Asheville and the rest of the Southeast, find information on various affected venues, see what concerts have been canceled/postponed, and learn how they can help those struggling in the storm’s aftermath. If you have any new updates or information we should include here, please reach out to andrew@liveforlivemusic.com.

Concert/Festival Updates

In this section, find information about concerts and events that have been canceled, postponed, or otherwise adjusted due to the damage caused by Hurricane Helene.

  • [10/9/24]: After canceling their show at Asheville, NC’s The Orange Peel (10/28), OSEES have announced a replacement concert at the Exit/In in Nashville on the same night.
  • [10/9/24]: Pigeons Playing Ping Pong canceled their show at Asheville, NC’s The Orange Peel (11/2), replacing it with a concert at The Signal in Chattanooga, TN. The band will donate a portion of the concert’s proceeds to BeLoved Asheville.
  • [10/8.24]: After canceling its two-night run at the ExploreAsheville.com Arena (10/25–10/26), Goose has announced a pair of replacement concerts at Winston-Salem, NC’s Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum (10/25) and Birmingham, AL’s Avondale Brewing Company (10/26). These shows will support BeLoved Asheville and Hearts with Hands in their hurricane relief efforts in the area.
  • [10/8/24]: Vampire Weekend has canceled its upcoming show at Asheville, NC’s Rabbit Rabbit (10/13). Tickets will be refunded automatically at point of purchase. The band also announced that proceeds from its upcoming shows in Wilmington, NC (10/8) and Raleigh, NC (10/9) will benefit BeLoved Asheville‘s hurricane relief efforts in the region. Find tickets to those shows here.
  • [10/7/24]: Greensky Bluegrass has canceled its upcoming show at Asheville, NC’s Salvage Station on November 1st and announced a concert that same night at The Underground in Charlotte, with a portion of proceeds benefitting the Salvage Station crew. Salvage Station ticketholders will be automatically refunded.
  • [10/4/24]: Sturgill Simpson has canceled his upcoming show at Asheville, NC’s Harrah’s Cherokee Center on October 21st. Refund information is available here. In place of the canceled show, Simpson has announced a benefit show at Cary, NC’s Koka Booth Amphitheatre set to raise funds for the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund, which is assisting in Helene recovery efforts. Tickets for the show will be available beginning with a local venue pre-sale on Thursday, October 10th 10:00 a.m. with general on-sale following Friday, October 11th at 10:00 a.m. Find ticketing details here.
  • [10/4/24]: Asheville, NC’s The Outpost canceled upcoming shows by Ronnie & The Redwoods with Bradley Bacci Band (10/4) and Wolf Jett (10/5). As of now, a Tru Phonic show on October 11th is still on, per the venue’s website.
  • [10/3/24]: Leftover Salmon announced that its upcoming shows at Aiken, SC’s Southern Strings Festival (10/5) and Asheville, NC’s Salvage Station (10/11, 10/12) have been canceled. Details on refunds for Southern Strings are available at point of purchase. Refunds for Asheville will be processed automatically. The band also invited fans being refunded to donate to a GoFundMe for the Salvage Station staff here.
  • [10/3/24]: Asheville, NC’s Eulogy canceled hows by 200 Stab Wounds, Karina Rykman, Quarters of Change, Noah Gunderson, and Super Yamba Band. In a post on Thursday, the venue noted, “For those of you who have tickets to upcoming Eulogy events, please be assured that as soon as we’re notified about a cancellation, you will be emailed directly and refunded immediately. We are also actively working to reschedule shows, when possible. It is difficult to know at this time when we will be back to normal operations, but we’ll keep you updated along the way.”
  • [10/2/24]: Suwannee Hulaween, set to take place from October 24th–27th at Live Oak, FL’s Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, posted on Wednesday that the festival is moving forward as planned. “The road to recovery will be challenging,” organizers wrote. “It will require a significant investment of resources and a lot of heart. Teams are working tirelessly around the clock to bring Spirit Lake and the festival grounds back to life.”
  • [10/2/24]: Aiken, SC’s Southern Strings Festival has postponed this weekend’s 2024 event to October 3rd and 4th, 2025. The postponed 2025 event will feature the same lineup as the postponed 2024 edition. The festival also announced a free Hurricane Helene relief event featuring JoJo Hermann (Widespread Panic) on Saturday, October 5th at Aiken, SC’s Electric Eats where fans are invited to donate money to relief efforts and/or bring disaster relief items and non-perishable food to aid local recovery efforts. Find more information here.
  • [10/1/24]: Asheville, NC’s Wortham Center for the Arts canceled all of its events and classes this week, asking that ticket-holders or those registered for canceled classes to look out for correspondence regarding rescheduled dates, refunds, and exchanges once the venue’s box office is able to reopen.
  • [10/1/24]: Asheville, NC’s Salvage Station, which was destroyed by the storm, noted in a post that all future shows at the venue have been canceled. All tickets purchased to upcoming shows at Salvage Station via TicketWeb will be refunded automatically with no action needed. The post also invited ticketholders to donate their refunds to this GoFundMe, which will directly support the venue’s staff.
  • [10/1/24]: Asheville, NC’s ExploreAsheville.com Arena canceled Nurse Blake (10/1), Ray Lamontagne & Gregory Alan Isakov (10/2), Knocked Loose (10/9), the Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands (10/17–10/20), Goose (10/25, 10/26), and Paw Patrol Live! (10/29-10/30). Barenaked Ladies (10/18) and Jo Koy (10/18) have been postponed, new dates TBA. Refund info is available at the corresponding calendar page here.
  • [10/1/24]: Live Oak, FL’s Suwannee Roots Revival (10/10–10/13) is canceled. A post from the event noted, “There are just not enough days between now and the festival date to repair the damage which has left [Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park] with no electricity, no water, little cell service and with an inestimable number of downed trees and repairs to be made.” Refunds will be issued automatically.
  • [9/30/24]: Asheville, NC’s Asheville Music Hall and The One Stop have canceled or postponed all events “through at least October 10th. We’ll update on all events ASAP.”
  • [9/30/24]: Cool Cool Cool canceled an upcoming show at Swannanoa, NC’s Kittredge Theater (10/11). Refunds are available at point of purchase.
  • [9/30/24]: Lake Street Dive canceled its scheduled show at Asheville’s Rabbit Rabbit (10/8) and provided information on refunds. The band also directed fans to donate to Appalachian Funders Network, Operation Airdrop, and BeLoved Asheville.
  • [9/30/24]: Joe Russo’s Almost Dead canceled its scheduled shows at Asheville, NC’s Salvage Station (10/4, 10/5). Refund information will be posted once available. The band will instead partner with nugs.net to offer a pay-per-view streams of its Charlottesville, VA show (10/3) and two previously unseen JRAD performance videos (10/4, 10/5) with proceeds benefitting Manna Food Bank and BeLoved Asheville.
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Artist, Venue, and Community Updates

In this section, find updates about various local venues, musicians, and community members affected by the natural disaster.

  • [10/7/24]: Asheville, NC’s The Snozzberries have delayed the release of their self-titled sophomore studio album until November 1st, noting that “It just doesn’t make sense to promote an album release now.” The prog-jam band also announced that the next few shows of their tour will raise funds for BeLoved Asheville and other local organizations assisting in hurricane relief.
  • [10/6/24]: Asheville, NC’s Highland Brewing has converted its taproom in the Oakley neighborhood to a community hub where residents can pick up necessary supplies including water, hand sanitizer, and food. Those who want to volunteer are encouraged to come help sort food and deliver it to those in need.
  • [10/4/24]: Asheville, NC’s Citizen Vinyl is partnering with various local organizations to host “Community Support Curbside Pop-Up” event today, October 4th, at 140 Henry Ave. offering live music as well as free food and supplies for those in need. Find more information on the pop-up event here.
  • [10/4/24]: Asheville, NC’s French Broad River Brewery has been regularly posting updated information regarding where community members can find water, food, and other relief resources. Head to the brewery’s Instagram for more updates.
  • [10/3/24]: Asheville, NC’s Shiloh & Gaines posted that it is “closed until further notice as we wait for our water and power to return.” The venue noted that its resident food truck, Daddy D’s, was supplying the neighborhood with free hot meals while supplies last.
  • [10/3/24]: Asheville, NC’s The Orange Peel has partnered with Griffin Waste to bring in 5 porta-potties, including an accessible ADA unit plus hand washing stations for community use. A post from the venue added, “We are paying to service these daily to keep them as clean and sanitary as possible. If you need a bathroom, or a way to rinse your hands, please know that we will keep these going for the community as long as we can. They are located in the parking lot on Hilliard Ave. right behind our venue.” The venue also noted that it will continue to expand its relief efforts for its ailing community and to follow its social media accounts for updates.
  • [10/3/24]: Asheville, NC-native world-folk outfit Toubab Krewe noted in a post that local band members Drew Heller and Justin Perkins and their families are safe and were able to make it out of the city to head to the band’s scheduled shows this weekend in New Orleans, LA (10/4), Oakdale, LA (10/5), and Mobile, LA (10/6). The shows will serve as fundraisers for ongoing Helene relief efforts in Western North Carolina. The group also posted an extensive list of resources for those affected and those trying to help.
  • [10/3/24]: The Asheville, NC JCC is offering up the water from its pool to anyone who needs water to flush their toilets. Staff will be stationed at the facility at 40 Clyde Street from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Find more information here.
  • [10/3/24]: Asheville, NC’s Static Age Records posted that it is open every day 12–7 p.m. for people to come use the WiFi, hang out, and pick up free water, hygiene items, and, food. The downtown record store/live music venue also asked for pet supplies donations including dog and cat food and kitty litter.
  • [10/3/24]: Asheville, NC’s Harrah’s Cherokee Center posted that it is serving as a donation drop-off site for United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County, which “brings together the necessary people and resources needed to tackle crucial community issues.” Donations of relief supplies including canned and/or nonperishable food, wet wipes, trash bags, toilet paper, paper towels, and canned/bottled drinks can be dropped of at the venue between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Financial donations can be made here.
  • [10/2/24]: Asheville, NC’s Highland Brewing Co. has been collecting supplies and is coordinating with community partners in various ways. The brewery is also actively helping its community. It has donated 40 pallets of dog food and 15 gallons of gas to Asheville Humane Society, provided greywater to WNC Nature Center, and offered up the old Roots space on its property to BeLoved Asheville as a donation collection, storage, and fulfillment facility. “We are in contact with other organizations who also need storage space and docks,” the brewery’s CEO wrote. “We want to be a community hub.”
  • [10/2/24]: Asheville, NC’s Highland Brewing posted an update thanking patrons for the “outpouring of support.” While the brewery remains closed due to its continued lack of power and running water, the post notes, “We are generally stabilized as of mid-morning on October 2nd” and “all staff has been accounted for and critical needs are being met. Some have suffered or witnessed unthinkable losses or both.”
  • [10/1/24]: Asheville, NC’s Fleetwood’s posted that the venue “is fine and all staff are as well. … As of right now we are closing to the public with all events in the near future cancelled, until we have some idea about recovery.” In a separate post, the venue noted, “We can’t even consider benefit shows, etc. for sometime if ever…”
  • [10/1/24]: Asheville, NC’s French Broad River Brewery posted a video of its facility underwater. “Our team is all safe,” the post continued. “Much like most of Biltmore Village, our building was under water. We know that it’s not in good shape, but haven’t been able to safely assess damages yet. We will have some answers soon.”
  • [10/1/24]: Asheville, NC’s Wortham Center for the Arts announced that it is temporarily closed and that all events and classes for this week have been canceled, but noted that “Wortham Center is unharmed” and that “all staff are accounted for and safe.” The post notes that “we will reopen as soon as it is possible to do so and will continue to harness the power of the arts to uplift, connect and heal our treasured community.
  • [10/1/24]: Asheville, NC’s Salvage Station posted information on a GoFundMe campaign launched to directly support the venue’s staff, who are now out of work. For more information on the Salvage Station Crew GoFundMe campaign or to make a donation, head here.
  • [10/1/24]: Asheville, NC’s The Grey Eagle posted that all of its shows this week are canceled, adding, “The Grey Eagle family is safe and the venue somehow remained unscathed.” The venue expressed hope that it could reopen as early as Monday, October 9th, though they “are at the complete mercy of the receding flood waters and city water service being restored.” The post went on to say, “The Grey Eagle Taqueria has been giving out food for those in need. The GET will continue to do so until we run out. We have some friends that have come up from Atlanta with food so please swing by if you’re hungry or need of conversation or a hug. We have more relief on the way in the form of food and water, so please check GE’s social channels for daily updates.”
  • [9/30/24]: Asheville, NC’s Citizen Vinyl is providing public WiFi and running extension cords for the community to come charge their devices while power remains out in most of the area.
  • [9/30/24]: Asheville, NC’s Highland Brewing Co. posted that the brewery will be closed until further notice.
  • [9/30/24]: Asheville, NC’s Salvage Station posted a photo of the completely flooded venue. “Like many businesses in our region,” the post noted, “Salvage Station was completely destroyed by Hurricane Helene. The extent to which this storm has affected our area is absolutely immeasurable.” It added that “our community is still in survival mode right now with very few resources, no power, water or fuel.” Read the full post here.
  • [9/30/24]: Asheville, NC’s Rabbit Rabbit posted that the venue staff was “still working to contact our team members and ensure everyone’s safety,” but added that the venue was “spared from significant damage.” The post notes that updates on upcoming events and refunds will be coming soon via email.
  • [9/30/24]: Asheville, NC-based folk act Rising Appalachia posted an update from home noting that the group’s members are “safe and together after many terrifying days.” The post also included resources for locals like iHeartRadio Asheville (570 AM radio), which is broadcasting updates, and directed those hoping to help to donate to BeLoved Asheville, World Central Kitchen, or Cajun Navy Relief.
  • [9/30/24]: Greensky Bluegrass banjoist Michael A. Bont, who lives in Asheville, NC, made a post about his connections to the struggling Asheville community and encouraged fans to donate to North Carolina organizations like Community Foundation of Western NC and Manna Food Bank.
  • [9/30/24]: Asheville, NC’s The Orange Peel posted, “We are still working to make contact with our team members and ensure everyone’s safety” but confirmed that “The Orange Peel building was spared any significant damage.”
  • [9/29/24]: Asheville, NC’s New Belgium brewery made a post confirming that its campus is “closed to the public for the foreseeable future. We are taking this time to prioritize the safety of our coworkers and assess the impacts of the storm.”
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Who’s Helping

Our hearts and minds are with the people in Asheville and beyond who have been affected by this natural disaster. There are great organizations like BeLoved Asheville, Manna Food Bank, and others providing direct support to those most affected, while new relief efforts continue to spring up from around the region and beyond. Below, find various resources for helping provide aid and learn about ongoing initiatives to help the cause led by members of the music community and beyond.

  • [10/9/24]: Ben Folds has announced From Wilmington, With Love, a benefit concert on October 29th at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater featuring Folds, musicians from Western North Carolina, and other special guests with 100% of proceeds going to North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund, managed by United Way of North Carolina.
  • [10/8/24]: After canceling its upcoming show at Asheville, NC’s Rabbit Rabbit (10/13), Vampire Weekend announced that proceeds from its upcoming shows in Wilmington, NC (10/8) and Raleigh, NC (10/9) will benefit BeLoved Asheville‘s hurricane relief efforts in the region. Find tickets to those shows here.
  • [10/7/24]: Ocean City, MD’s Oceans Calling Festival and Country’s Calling Festival posted that they are “sending supplies from [their] weekends in Ocean City to [their] southern neighbors who are still in need after Hurricane Helene.” The two festivals encouraged fans to support those in need by donating, sending supplies, or getting involved with any of the nonprofits working on relief efforts.
  • [10/7/24]: A newly announced Concert for Carolina at Charlotte, NC’s Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, October 26th featuring Luke Combs, Eric Church, Billy Strings, James Taylor, and more will donate 100% of proceeds to hurricane relief efforts. Find more details and ticketing information here.
  • [10/7/24]: Greensky Bluegrass, which canceled its upcoming show at Asheville, NC’s Salvage Station on November 1st, and announced a concert that same night at The Underground in Charlotte, NC from which a portion of proceeds will benefit the Salvage Station crew.
  • [10/7/24]: Keller Williams announced ahead of his Friday, 10/4 show in High Point, NC that he would donate 100% of all merch sales at the concert to hurricane relief efforts. He posted again after the show that the campaign generated more than $5,000 in sales, which are due to be dispersed to the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, BeLoved Asheville, and the American Red Cross’ Hurricane Helene Relief Fund.
  • [10/4/24]: Sturgill Simpson, who canceled his show at Asheville, NC’s Harrah’s Cherokee Center on October 21st, has instead scheduled a benefit show at Cary, NC’s Koka Booth Amphitheatre that night to raise funds for the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund, which is assisting in Helene recovery efforts. Tickets for the show will be available beginning with a local venue pre-sale on Thursday, October 10th 10:00 a.m. with general on-sale following Friday, October 11th at 10:00 a.m. Find ticketing details here.
  • [10/3/24]: Asheville, NC-based prog-jam band Papadosio made a post thanking fans and friends for their support and noting that “our town of Asheville and most of WNC got utterly wrecked. It’s been inspiring watching our community react and spring into action.” The group also compiled a compendium of links to causes aiding in relief efforts here.
  • [10/3/24]: Dopapod made a post referring to Asheville, NC as its “second home, with one of the most vibrant and supportive music communities around.” The band set up a web page featuring donation links for various relief efforts and local organizations here.
  • [10/3/24]: Asheville, NC-native world-folk outfit Toubab Krewe will raise money for relief efforts at its shows this weekend in New Orleans, LA (10/4), Oakdale, LA (10/5), and Mobile, LA (10/6). The band also posted an extensive list of resources for those affected and ways to donate for those looking to help here.
  • [10/3/24]: Umphrey’s McGee, a regular performer at Asheville, NC’s Salvage Station, made a post directing fans to contribute to a GoFundMe campaign supporting non-owner employees of the venue.
  • [10/3/24]: Leftover Salmon, which canceled a pair of upcoming shows in the areas affected by Helene, announced that its upcoming shows at the Bowstring Brewyard locations in Wilmington, NC (10/8) and Raleigh, NC (10/9) will serve as fundraisers for The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina. The band plans to donate merchandise sales proceeds as well as $2 from every ticket sold to the shows. The two concerts will also host food and water drives. Find ticketing information here. The group also pointed fans toward various organizations doing relief work including Hearts With Hands, Asheville Dream Center, BeLoved Asheville, and Manna Food Bank.
  • [10/2/24]: Suwannee Hulaween organizers announced in an update post that they will be donating a portion of every ticket sold to the 2024 edition of the festival (10/24–10/27) to disaster relief. Tickets to the festival are available here.
  • [10/2/24]: Brevard, NC’s 185 King Street announced a Helene Disaster Relief Benefit on Friday, October 4th featuring Jeff Sipe (Aquarium Rescue Unit) and other local musicians. The event will feature an art silent auction. For more information on how to donate an item to the auction or attend the event, head here.
  • [10/1/24]: Asheville, NC venue Fleetwood’s invited concerned patrons to donate to the venue’s staff via Venmo (@fleetwoodschapel). “All funds will go directly back into our community,” the venue noted.
  • [10/1/24]: The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) posted that the NIVA Emergency Relief Fund will be collecting donations to benefit the local independent venues and promoters hit hardest by Hurricane Helene. As the post notes, “These independent venues are vital to their local economies and cultural communities. Help us keep them open and thriving in the face of this crisis.” For more information or to donate, head here.
  • [10/1/24]: Goose, which canceled a pair of upcoming Asheville shows (10/25, 10/26) following the storm, noted in a social media comment, “For those asking – we are actively working on a fundraiser and event for the people affected by Hurricane Helene. Stay tuned, we are exploring options in place of our canceled Asheville dates.”
  • [10/1/24]: Many fans of Billy Strings, who is scheduled to play six nights in Asheville, NC in early 2025, have encouraged recently-refunded attendees of Billy’s Renewal festival to donate their refunds to Hurricane Helene relief efforts in the Southeast.
  • [10/1/24]: Asheville, NC’s The Grey Eagle is accepting donations “to help our staff members, some of who have lost everything, as well as helping us pay our bills and rebuild.” Find details and donate here.
  • [10/1/24]: Aiken, SC’s Southern Strings Festival, whose upcoming 2024 event has been postponed to 2025, announced a free Hurricane Helene relief event featuring JoJo Hermann (Widespread Panic) on Saturday, October 5th at Aiken, SC’s Electric Eats where fans are invited to donate money to relief efforts and/or bring disaster relief items and non-perishable food to aid local recovery efforts. Find more information here.
  • [10/1/24]: Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, whose upcoming Asheville concerts have been canceled, will instead partner with nugs.net to offer a pay-per-view benefit streams of its Charlottesville, VA show (10/3) and two previously unseen JRAD performance videos (10/4, 10/5) with proceeds benefitting Manna Food Bank and BeLoved Asheville. Find more information here.
  • [9/30/24]: Athens, GA rockers Widespread Panic posted links to various local food banks in areas around the Southeast affected by Hurricane Helene.
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[Originally published 10/1/24]