Venue Name: The Mothlight
City: Asheville
State/Province: NC
Street Address: 701 Haywood Rd
Neighborhood: West Asheville

Website: www.themothlight.com
Phone Number:

Box Office Hours/Location: Tickets are available from the bar within the venue, which operates as a neighborhood bar when they aren’t hosting live acts, and is open daily from 6pm to 2am.  Tickets can also be purchased at Harvest Records, located just down the road at 415 Haywood Rd, during their normal operating hours (Mon-Sat 11am-8pm, Sun 12pm-7pm).

Public Transit Nearby: ART (bus) – W1/W2 to Haywood Rd/Virginia Ave

Ticketing: Ticketfly

Year Opened: 2013

Brief History: Residing in the renovated remains of Haywood Furniture’s famed “Mr. Fred’s Beds” Building on Haywood Rd, this ‘comparitively tiny’ venue opened in 2013 with the unique vision of combining a touring band venue with a local bar atmosphere.  The venue’s mission statement promises live music at lease three nights a week, operating as a neighborhood watering hole on all non-show nights, “spinning good music and pouring tasty beverages.”

Genre(s)/Musical Niche: Varied/everything

# of Stages/Performance Spaces: 1

Capacity: 250

# of Levels: 1

Seating: Couches in the front, plentiful bar seating, plus some high tops towards the rear of the main dance floor.

Standing Room/GA:  Yes

Floorplan: Bar area occupies the east side of the space, while the west side (to the left of the entrance) is taken up by the stage and dancefloor (including soundbooth and merch table, towards the front of the venue).  The restrooms are in the rear at the far end of a separate lounge area/game room which features couches and arcade games.

Accessibility/ADA Info: ADA Accessible

Onsite Medical: No

Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor

Open Season: Open year-round

Age Restriction: 21+

Average Ticket Price: $15

Frequency of Shows: At least three nights a week

Sound System/Acoustic Quality: DBX/QSC/JBL

Notable View Obstruction(s)/Prime Viewing Areas: Stage is visible from anywhere, including barstools

Aesthetic/Style (Architecture, Atmosphere, Décor): Industrial, hip

Average Temperature: Perfect

Average Hours Open (Doors to Curfew): 6pm-2am

Usual Time Headliners Go On (on average): 9:30/10pm

# of Bars: 1

     Avg. Drink Price: $7

     Last Call: 1:30am

Food For Sale: Chips/snacks

     Avg. Food Price: $1

Water Fountains/Coolers/Refill Stations: Fountains in rear near restrooms

Dress Code: Casual

Coat Check: No

Smoking Area: On street/sidewalk

Restrooms - Quantity & Quality: One for each (M/W), spacious, walls covered with stickers and marker graffiti

Credit Cards Accepted: Yes

Phone Payments: No

Wi-Fi: No

ATM Onsite: Yes

Merchandise: Venue merch available always (stickers, t-shirts); artist merch usually available

VIP/Upgrades Available: N/A

Lounge Area: Couches near bar towards the entrance, also separate lounge in rear

Available For Private Events? Yes

Parking: On street, or at lots across the street after 5pm  *venue expressly requests that patrons do not park on Jarrett Street as it is a dead end/resident permit parking area only

Security Check (1-10; 1 being lowest, 10 being extreme): 1

Metal Detectors: No

Bags Allowed: Yes

Restricted Items:  Weapons, drugs, explosives (anything you can’t bring into a bar)

Other Amenities/Activities: Classic arcade games in the rear, including Mario, Tetris, and Mortal Kombat

Recurring Events: Free shows every Monday

Favorite Nearby Spots (food, drinks, shopping, lodging, etc.):

• Haywood Country Club - New outdoors-y type dive bar just a block or so down (and across) the street from the Mothlight.  Features a sprawling patio-like atmosphere, crafted cocktails and live music on select nights. Food trucks may wander in to the lot as well. 662 Haywood Rd.  Open daily 3pm-2am. 
• Fleetwood's - Part bar, part vintage shop, part wedding chapel (yes, wedding chapel) this insititution of West Asheville has been hosting quickie weddings, comedy nights, karaoke, and live music since its inception. Whether you're wanting to get hitched, do some drunk shopping, or just chill out with a beer, Fleetwood's has it all. 496 Haywood Rd.  Open Sun, Wed, Thurs noon-10pm or later & Fri/Sat noon-midnight or later.
• Twice Round  - Another, more traditional approach to vintage shopping can be found just a block east of the Mothlight at Twice Round.  Don't expect thrift store prices at this vintage joint, but you may find some treasures here that may have only before been told of in legend.  665 Haywood Rd. Open Mon-Sat 11:30am-5:30pm & Sun 10am-2:30pm
• Zia Taqueria - You've heard of Tex-Mex? Well this is a slightly different take on cuisine coming from south of the Border, as it takes on some characteristics found in New Mexico style cooking.  So I guess this would be...New Mex-Mex? I don't know what to call it, but it sure is delicious.  And quick too!  521 Haywood Rd.  Open Sun-Wed 11am-10pm & Thurs-Sat 11am-11pm

Notes/Insights/Opinions/Tips:

Having a spacious bar with seating in the same room as the show going on -- all while being able to see it -- is a HUGE plus.  It's definitely one of the highlights of the room, as you feel as you are part of the show and the audience while also savoring the rare phenomenon of personal space at a concert.  The drinks are bangin' -- especially the Novak (get it with gin) – and the staff friendly and attentive.  Also, apparently if you show up past a certain point in the headliner's set, there is no charge at the door (which is cash only otherwise).  Bring a sticker for the bathroom, and make sure you eat before the show because all they have are Utz chips.