Granpappy in the wilds of Lexington Ave. Photos by Jonathan Welch.
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This weekend on a shoestring
This week’s roundup covers the bargain-priced shows around town (and farther afield) as well as turning up some under-the-radar offerings.
Q&A with Adam Baker of Annuals
Xpress recently spoke to Adam Baker (front man of Raleigh’s Annuals) about the direction of his band, the group’s latest album, their hectic touring schedule and the importance of percussion.
Next we were movin’ on
Asheville is a town of steel-drum jam jazz, dirty-tonk and “Appalachian chamber music.” (Try searching those ones on iTunes.) In fact, Asheville has embraced its eclecticism to the point of eschewing anything smacking of Top 40. Duking it out for Asheville audiences: Indie pop diva and stephaniesid frontwoman Stephanie Morgan and alt-country roots-rocker Brian McGee […]
Green thumb
Usually it’s the main band that makes it big while the side projects soldier on in the wings, an outlet for more out-there inclinations. Usually a band with multiple leaders either implodes (Fleetwood Mac) or splits (Uncle Tupelo into Son Volt/Wilco). Usually once a band manages any sort of national recognition it’s too busy being […]
SoundTrack
How many artists, besides the late Johnny Cash, open with a prison song? Roots and blues musician Woody Pines probably found himself in an exclusive club when he started off a recent Orange Peel set with the song “99 Years.” The thing about Pines (whose band borrows its front man’s stage name) is that he’s […]
End of the day on Haywood St., part 2
Waverly says she purchased her entire outfit from thrift shops. Photo by Julie Tracy.
End of the day on Haywood St., part 1
Terra, who bought everything she’s wearing from thrift shops except her shoes, which came from Tops for Shoes. Photo by Julie Tracy.
PopAsheville’s fans
Seen around PopAsheville, Jan. 15-19, 2009 Photos by Jonathan Welch. For more PopAsheville images, click here.
Book Report: The Life of the Skies
Bestselling author Jonathan Rosen comes to Asheville to discuss his atypical birding book.
Winter brights
Kevin and Phillip, both in bright colors on a warm January day. Of his eye-popping footwear Phillip says, “Everyone likes them. I don’t know why.”
This weekend on a shoestring
Indie-duo Osaka Pearl launches a CD, Christian rockers raise money for a local mission, metal takes over the Boiler Room and satirical songsters The Surrogate Squad play a show in their car.
Pat & Alli’s Weekly Winners
Each week Xpress reporter Alli Marshall and WOXL DJ Pat Ryan team up to bring you their entertainment suggestions.
Friday afternoon
Austin Geisler and Emily Freeman on Patton Ave. Emily bought her knit hat at the WNC Farmer’s Market.
Two new bookstores for Asheville
Even as some downtown business go out of business, at least two are opening their doors. And perhaps coincidentally, both are bookstores. One bookseller is picking up where a beloved local used-book retailer left off; another charts new territory in a central location with a supply of bubbly to ensure a celebratory mood: • Montford […]
Welcome to A&E
Prodigies of cool: Teen sensations Skinny Legs and All. There have always been upstarts, like high school kid-turned-Rolling Stone-writer Cameron Crowe, and skatepunk-turned-bluesman Jonny Lang. Asheville’s answer to those prodigies of cool has to be Skinny Legs and All. The quintet, ages 12-17, started as a music club at Evergreen Community Charter School. But these […]
Larger than life
“Each project is like an expedition,” says Christo. “This is why it’s so exciting.” Really, every aspect of the shared life of husband and wife artist team Christo and Jeanne-Claude reads like an adventure, from their identical birthdates to their fated meeting (Christo was hired to paint a portrait of Jeanne-Claude’s mother). Artists Jeanne-Claude and […]
Bag one
Terri’s oversized fuzzy tote was made for her by her friend Patty, who lives in Madison County.
Frederic Kahler does patriotic
Frederic Kahler was spotted at the Orange Peel’s Inauguration Gala on January 20. He posted the following comments at the Mountain Xpress photo galleries: “Jonathan was sweet to ask for my photo! Although lots of press pics were taken of me, JW got it right. I know how to dress for an occasion. Note how […]
These boots were made for walking
Brittany, photographed outside of The Yacht Club on Patton Ave., says she found her boots online.
On the way to work, part 2
Andrew Williams on Lexington Ave. Photo by Julie Tracy.