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The Warren Haynes Christmas Jam is a special music event. It's like a big concert marathon. Famous musician Warren Haynes organizes it. This concert helps people during the holiday season. It started in 1988. Artists, the audience, and the local community all help out. Warren Haynes is from Asheville. He has worked with the Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity for many years.

The first show was called "The Christmas Jam: Musician's X-Mas Reunion." It happened on December 22, 1988. It was at a local club called 45 Cherry in Asheville. The event grew bigger every year. Now it's called "Warren Haynes Presents: The Christmas Jam." Tickets for the show usually sell out very quickly. Because it grew so much, it is now held at the U.S. Cellular Center. This place was once known as the Asheville Civic Center. Many artists and friends Warren Haynes has played with have performed. These include The Allman Brothers Band, The Avett Brothers, The Doobie Brothers, Sheryl Crow, Peter Frampton, John Paul Jones, Ray LaMontagne, Steve Miller Band, and Tedeschi Trucks Band.

Helping Others: The Charity Mission

At first, the Christmas Jam helped different charities. These included groups like the Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation. They also helped AIDS charities and homeless relief groups. In 1988, Warren Haynes decided to focus on Habitat for Humanity. For many years, money from the Jam has helped build new houses. These houses are made to save energy. Many houses have been built. The Jam also helps buy land for new Habitat neighborhoods. The event recently gave a very large amount of money to Habitat for Humanity. This was one of the biggest gifts the organization had ever received.

Christmas Jam by Day: More Fun Events

Besides the main concert, there are other activities. These happen during the daytime. "Xmas Jam by Day" concerts take place at different spots in Asheville. They feature special musical collaborations. Some of the best local musicians also play. There is also an art show each year. It displays amazing photography and poster art from music history.

Before the Jam, Lend a Hand: Volunteering

"Before the Jam, Lend a Hand" is a special volunteer event. It happens with Asheville Area Habitat. This event takes place in the days before the Christmas Jam. Since 2007, fans have enjoyed helping out. They work together to support the same cause as the Jam. It's a great way to get involved directly.

Past Performers: Who Played When?

Many famous musicians have played at the Christmas Jam over the years. Here are some of the artists who performed in recent years.

2018 Performers

The 2018 Christmas Jam was held at the U.S. Cellular Center. It took place over two nights.

Night 1 (Friday, December 7, 2018) featured:

  • Dark Side of the Mule
  • Grace Potter
  • Jamey Johnson
  • Marco Benevento
  • Mike Gordon

Night 2 (Saturday, December 8, 2018) featured:

2017 Performers

The 2017 show was at the U.S. Cellular Center. It was on Saturday, December 9, 2017. Performers included:

  • Gov't Mule with Ann Wilson
  • Trey Anastasio & Classic TAB
  • The Avett Brothers
  • Les Bros
  • Blackberry Smoke
  • Margo Price
  • Jake Shimabukuro

2016 Performers

The 2016 event was at the U.S. Cellular Center. It happened on Saturday, December 10, 2016. Featuring:

  • Gov't Mule
  • Bob Weir
  • Michael McDonald
  • Alison Krauss & Jamey Johnson
  • The Last Waltz Band (Warren Haynes, Michael McDonald, Don Was, Jamey Johnson, John Medeski and more)

2015 Performers

The 2015 Jam was at the U.S. Cellular Center. It was on Saturday, December 12, 2015. Featuring:

2014 Performers

The 2014 concert was at the U.S. Cellular Center. It took place on Saturday, December 13, 2014. Featuring:

  • Gov't Mule
  • Jason Isbell
  • Billy & the Kids
  • Hard Working Americans
  • The Revivalists
  • and more. Vince Gill was planned to play but could not make it.
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