Local teacher Dylan Hewitt is recognized by the Queen Latifah Show

Press release Local teacher Dylan Hewitt is recognized by the Queen Latifah Show A local 7th grade teacher, Dylan Hewitt, has created a Kickstarter campaign to create a ukulele orchestra for his students at Erwin Middle School. The project has gained national attention; Hewitt was invited to make an appearance on the Queen Latifah Show […]

The 2014 William Matthews Poetry Prize accepts submisisons

Press release The 2014 William Matthews Poetry Prize accepts submisisons We are now considering submissions for the 2014 William Matthews Poetry Prize! Final Judge for 2014: Billy Collins First Place: $1,000, publication in Asheville Poetry Review, and a featured reading at Malaprop’s Bookstore in Asheville Second Place: $250, publication, and a featured reading at Malaprop’s […]

Cabaret Jazz Dinner Series: “Have Yourself a Swingin’ Little Christmas” on Dec. 20

Press release Cabaret Jazz Dinner Series: “Have Yourself a Swingin’ Little Christmas” on Dec. 20 The White Horse Black Mountain continues its popular Cabaret Jazz Dinner Concert series with a special holiday treat, “Have Yourself A Swingin’ Little Christmas” on Friday, December 20 at 8:00 pm. Vocalist Wendy Jones and pianist Michael Jefry Stephens present […]

Regional school choirs perform at the Asheville Airport

Press release Regional school choirs perform at the Asheville Airport For those traveling through Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) during the holidays, 10 regional school choral groups will be spreading cheer during the “Sounds of the Holidays” singing program. Each year choirs are invited to perform holiday music in the airport for the enjoyment of travelers, […]

Sound Check: Balsa Gliders

Last week, Charlotte/Raleigh/Philadelphia-based Balsa Gliders blew through town for an all-too-brief visit. Before the band’s energetic set at The Odditorium, they talked about keeping the creative impetus going and remaining current in the regional music scene. Click through for the video interview and exclusive performance. Photo by The Balsa Gliders on Instagram.

Asheville’s Travers Brothership tops ReverbNation charts amd heads to Full Sail studios

Press release Asheville’s Travers Brothership tops ReverbNation charts amd heads to Full Sail studios Travers Brothership, an alternative rock & soul big-band based in Asheville, NC, fresh off a national tour from Denver, CO to Outer Banks, NC, is gearing up to record their debut L.P. at the renowned Full Sail University in Winter Park, […]

Bob Schneider plays Asheville Music Hall on Dec. 20

Press release Bob Schneider plays Asheville Music Hall on Dec. 20 It’s taken him some time but iconic and revered Austin singer-songwriter Bob Schneider is finally, begrudgingly, hesitatingly ready to admit something: He’s not a kid any more. The writing’s on the wall for the man the Austin Chronicle has repeatedly called “the hardest working […]

Waynesville author publishes children’s book, “Riley’s Mission”

Press release Waynesville author publishes children’s book, “Riley’s Mission” “Riley’s Mission,” a new book by Karla Wood, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc. Why should we brush our teeth? What happens to all the teeth? Is there just one fairy or are there thousands? Where does the coin come from? How does the […]