Doobie Brothers, Dawes, more at Warren Haynes Christmas Jam

Every year for the past 27 years, legendary Asheville-based songwriter and guitarist Warren Haynes has thrown a big party for the holidays. This year promises to be as big as ever with plenty of star power from The Doobie Brothers, Dawes, Blackberry Smoke, Bruce Hornsby, Tedeschi Trucks Band and, of course, Haynes himself.

The event takes place on Dec. 12 at the U.S. Cellular Center at 7 p.m. A pre-sale for VIP tickets and travel packages begins on Oct. 9. The general admission sale begins on Oct. 23.

So far, the initial line-up of musicians has been released. The organizers picked Oct. 5 for the announcement because it's World Habitat Day, and proceeds from the event support the Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity, as they have for the past 16 years.

These are the names released so far: Warren Haynes, Tedeschi Trucks Band, The Doobie Brothers, Joe Bonamassa, Dawes, Blackberry Smoke, Electric Hot Tuna and Bruce Hornsby.

"Xmas Jam By Day" events and concerts will pop up around Asheville, and "Before The Jam Lend A Hand" will take place again this year, in which volunteers can help build the houses made possible by Christmas Jam donations. Stay up-to-date on Christmas Jam info as more details are announced at xmasjam.com.