With its original venue destroyed by flooding, the band reimagined the immersive multimedia experience for a new location.
Smart Bets: Handel’s Messiah
The first post-Helene production from Asheville Symphony and the Asheville Symphony Chorus offers a pay-what-you-can performance.
Smart Bets: Caverns of Gold
The compilation album — a fundraiser to support Beloved Asheville’s post-Helene relief work — features songs from 279 local, regional and international artists with connections to WNC.
Warren Haynes releases new album, organizes Helene benefit
On the heels of a new album release and with 2024 Christmas Jam canceled, the Asheville native is coordinating a Nov. 24 all-star concert at Madison Square Garden to benefit storm recovery in Western North Carolina.
Songwriter Adam Pope shares a story of sorrow and solidarity
Singer-songwriter Adam Pope discusses his live performance at the recent candlelight vigil in downtown Asheville.
Smart Bets: Lake Logan benefit concert and volunteer weekend
A weekend of music and food combines with post-Helene river and lake cleanup efforts in Haywood County.
Amanda Anne Platt and the Honeycutters’ new album was made the old-fashioned way
With a goal of combining the vibe of a concert performance with the sonic quality of a recording studio, the musicians gathered in one room to record the album’s 12 songs.
Asheville Contemporary Dance Theatre and Tyler Ramsey join forces
Shiver in the Pines debuts Friday-Saturday, Oct. 18-19, at Diana Wortham Theatre.
On the Record: Music, mountains and thoughts on self-determination with Asheville City Council candidate Charles ‘CJ’ Domingo
In the fourth installment of Xpress’ limited series “On the Record,” Charles “CJ” Domingo shares his connection to Jim Croce’s 1973 album Live: The Final Tour, ways in which local government can encourage access to creative pursuits and why manual car windows are superior to electric.
On the Record: Council member Kim Roney talks music and running for reelection
In the third installment of Xpress’ limited series “On the Record,” Kim Roney shares her connection to Rodriguez’s 1970 album ‘Cold Fact,’ her own musical journey and the role of creativity in politics.
Remembering my fast and furious days at Xpress
Reporting on Asheville’s music and entertainment scene in the 1990s and early 2000s was fast-paced, exciting — and occasionally dangerous.
Andrew Ellington discusses inspiration, goals for Boomtown Arts & Heritage FestAVL
The Asheville native’s inaugural event takes place Sept. 6-7 in Pack Square Park.
Around town: Fingerpicking in honor of Al Petteway
White Horse Black Mountain hosts a tribute concert, Goodwill Ambassador leads acting workshop and more!
On the Record: City Council candidate Kevan Frazier on cover songs, multifamily housing and grants
A native to Western North Carolina, Kevan Frazier says cheap rent is what initially drew many artists to the city. If elected to Asheville City Council, one of his top priorities will be to help find solutions to the current housing crisis as a way to assist residents, including those in the creative sector.
On the Record: Asheville City Council candidate Tod Leaven on Billie Holiday, the local theater scene and more
Over the next several weeks, Xpress will sit down with each of the six candidates running for Asheville City Council to listen to an album of their choice while discussing the local arts scene.
Tin Roof Echo and Carpenter / Cohen release new albums
The longtime locals embrace collaboration on their latest collections.
In photos: AVLFest 2024
The multivenue gathering included hundreds of local and touring acts, with headlining performances by Papadosio and Washed Out — both of which drew massive crowds.
Four of a Kind: Trevor Darden shares insights on local music scene
The singer-songwriter talks new projects and the city’s music scene.
balm. and Yarn release new albums
Lush, looped vocals and diverse alt-country are featured on this month’s selections.
From the heart: An Asheville nurse shares her combat experience through song
A songwriting retreat with the nonprofit Freedom Sings USA helped U.S. Air Force veteran Michelle Dolan process memories about an injured Afghan child named Zahara.
Landmark Kinks album inspires Chris Tullar’s ‘Not Arthur’
The leader of local pop group Carpal Tullar used The Kinks’ song titles as inspiration to develop a completely original concept.