50% Broads • 100% Dirty • 0% French
The Dirty French Broads aren’t from France and they’re not all “broads,” but they are dirty — at least by Asheville standards. Named after the famously funky (and deeply beloved) French Broad River that winds through their hometown, this spirited Appalachian band brings that same wild, muddy energy to every show.
Equal parts back-porch jam session and dive-bar mayhem, their sound blends Americana grass with an infectious rowdiness and a genuine love for storytelling. Their lyrics swing between hilarious and heartfelt — sometimes both in the same verse — and their shows feel like a backyard party where everyone’s invited, nobody’s judging, and someone probably brought buffalo chicken dip.
Fueled by caffeine, moonshine, and just enough chaos to keep things interesting, The Dirty French Broads are as fun as they are endearing. Their music is catchy enough to get stuck in your head for days, and raw enough to remind you why live music still matters.
They’re the kind of band that’ll make you laugh mid-sip, get you dancing in the dirt, and maybe even leave you tearing up during the slow burn (in the good way). Rowdy but never rude, heartfelt but never heavy — they’re a damn good time wrapped in southern charm, glitter, and just the right amount of weird. The kind of dirty that keeps you coming back for more.
* not a burlesque troupe *
(....unless you want them to be)
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