Hell or High Water: An Evening to Benefit WNC

✨ An unforgettable night of music, food, and giving back awaits! ✨

Join legendary Grammy-winning producer T Bone Burnett and special guest stars for an exclusive evening that shines a spotlight on the creative and culinary communities of Western North Carolina. In the wake of Hurricane Helene, we're coming together to support these vital communities with a one-of-a-kind benefit event.

🎟 What’s Included?

• Multi-Course Dinner: Savor a pre fixe menu led by James Beard Award winning chef Sean Brock
• Live Music & Conversation: Enjoy a rare intimate musical showcase with T Bone Burnett and Friends, featuring conversation led by Rolling Stone senior music editor, Joseph Hudak. T Bone will welcome special (and some surprise!) guests, including including Grammy winners Daniel Tashian and Mike Elizondo.
• Open Bar: Indulge in fine wines, craft cocktails, beers, and mocktails.
• Silent Auction: Bid on exclusive items and once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

🎟 VIP Perks
Upgrade to VIP and receive:

• An Asheville gift box filled with artisan goods.
• Private whiskey tasting room access.
• A limited edition signed poster from the event.

💰 Ticket Info:

• General Admission: $300
• VIP Admission: $750
• Sponsored Tables (seats 10 VIP guests): $7,500

🎯 Why It Matters
Every ticket supports WNC Tip It Forward, a relief fund providing critical grants to local artists and food service workers in Western North Carolina, many of whom lost music gigs, equipment, art studios, homes and livelihoods. Hurricane Helene may be out of the headlines, but recovery is far from over. Help our region rebuild and thrive. Funds raised from the benefit will be used to help individuals through the slow winter months.

🌟 Get Your Tickets Now

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience world-class music, conversation, connection and fine dining while making an immediate impact. Seats are limited—reserve yours now!

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About Connect Beyond Festival

Connect Beyond Festival is a 501(c)3 nonprofit annual festival and year-round program, based in Asheville, North Carolina. Their mission is to use art, music, film, and storytelling to create connections and inspire social change. They are hosting and producing this benefit.

About WNC Tip It Forward

WNC Tip It Forward is a relief fund initiative co-founded by ArtsAVL, AIR (Asheville Independent Restaurants), and GBX Group, to provide relief grants directly to Western North Carolina’s culinary and creative communities that were impacted by Hurricane Helene. Donations are tax deductible and processed through ArtsAVL, a 501(c)3 nonprofit. They are receiving funds from this benefit.

About T Bone Burnett

Joseph Henry "T Bone" Burnett III is an American record producer, guitarist, and songwriter. He was a guitarist in Bob Dylan's band during the 1970s. Burnett has won several Grammy Awards for his work on film soundtracks, namely O Brother, Where Art Thou?, Cold Mountain, Walk the Line, and Crazy Heart. T Bone’s latest album, The Other Side, released in 2024 to critical acclaim and is his first album in twenty years.

Host or Publisher Connect Beyond Festival