Chances R Good in Asheville + Zondo

Chances R Good, joined by local violinist Claire Liss, returns to Asheville for an intimate Fall evening of community & song @ Hawk & Hawthorne w/ an opening set by Katt Lilly & closing set by Zondo. 

Fresh Lebanese GF Flatbreads will be available from Habibi Village. 

5PM :: Doors Open. Buchi & Elixir Bar Begins Service.

We encourage you to come early to explore & enjoy the land.

5:45-6:45PM :: Optional Permaculture Walking Tour w/ Michael Numinous, Steward of the Hawk. 

7:00-7:30 Katt Lilly (of Freedom Family Band)

7:30PM - 9PM: Chances R Good

9-10PM: Zondo

10PM - 11PM:  Spoken Word & Cypher Fire will be tended. 

11pm: All guests who are not camping or being hosted asked to depart. 

Chances R Good

Chances R Good makes music from the inspiration of the sun, earth, moon and stars.  The clay, water, fire and wind. 

His music is categorized as "metaspiritual RnB" or acoustic hip hop or conscious folk ... he's been making and performing music since 2006.  His music carries a positive clean message good for the spirits of all ages and spaces...he is a son, brother, father and husband.  He lives at 8000ft in the shadows of the holy mountain.

Zondo

Zondo (Abraham Mellish) is a native-born son of Liberia who was forced to immigrate to America at the age of 15 as an asylee, due to civil war. In response to this struggle, Zondo found the path of musical expression, whereby he taught himself to play instruments (especially guitar) & write songs. He fuses traditional Liberian sensibility with American folk-pop to create a unique blend of sounds that transcends boundaries by speaking directly to the heart. Whenever Zondo plays or writes, the intention is an act of healing—while the message encourages us to resonate with love in the face of adversity. His performances unite people & ignite their spirits.  It’s a global place where melody, rhythm, activism, & culture intertwine. 

Zondo, his wife, & their two young children are pleased to call Appalachia their new home—where he continues to create music & remains committed to sharing it with the world, through avenues dedicated to the liberation of all peoples. It’s not just a typical singer-songwriter project; it’s also a movement toward Restorative Justice, toward Peace.  As his fellow Africans have said it: Ubuntu!

== ABOUT HAWK & HAWTHORNE ==

The Hawk & Hawthorne is a practicing permaculture community & venue nestled just north of Asheville, NC. Check out the short video below for a glimpse into the magick.

Set in a freshly renovated heritage tobacco barn amidst an expansive valley full of fruit trees, homestead gardens, spring fed ponds & majestic views. The Hawk has been an organic gathering point for the Asheville & Barnardsville community for over 30 years, hosting hundreds of weddings, workshops & intimate live performances.

The community here is emerging in response to the challenges of our times -- drawing strength from folk traditions and each other to create containers for the emergent human renaissance to celebrate & grow. Through cooperation, music, crafting & regenerative agriculture practices, we are rediscovering our sense of belonging; to the land & each other.

--> We are a non-alcoholic venue. Buchi Kombucha, Kefir Soda & Homemade Elixirs from our garden will be available at the bar. (Cash preferred; venmo/cards OK.)

--> Parking & Driving directions sent with ticket confirmation.

--> Please leave dogs at home.

=== CAMPING AT THE HAWK ===

To get the most of all the Hawk has to offer, a limited number of camping passes are available for purchase on the ticket page so you can stay the night of the show. A camping pass includes 1 tent for up to 2 adults.   Checkout is 11 AM the next morning.

Camping at the Hawk includes:

- access to drinking spring & forest trails
- 3 "real" bathrooms with 1 hot shower
- Wifi & electricity
- chill living room vibes in the Barn


== LOW INCOME TICKETS ==

These shows are expensive to produce & we need to pay our artists & crew.  Tickets have been priced with the intention of accessibility.  If you'd love to be here but are crunched for cash, please email us at [email protected]   We offer some discounted tickets for BIPOC & economically disadvantaged groups.