Recently formed bluegrass band Unspoken Tradition (led by singer-songwriter Ty Gilpin) holds an album release party at The Bywater on Friday, Nov. 8.
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Smart Bets web extra: The Whappers and The Greasy Beans
The two local bands (one rocks, one picks) make a triumphant return. They’ll play The Grey Eagle on Tuesday, Aug. 20. All ages show. 9 p.m., $8 at the door.
They’re on fire
Town Mountain covers the Boss in a green room video shot by Brian Adam Smith.
Steep Canyon Rangers bring a Grammy back to Asheville
The local bluegrass band won for best bluegrass album. Photo from kansascity.com.
Talking to Yonder Mountain’s Adam Aijala
The guitarist talks about playing with Larry Keel, bringing a drummer on tour and what to expect from the band’s two-night run at the Orange Peel.
Sound Check: Town Mountain
Town Mountain talks to Xpress (and gives us an exclusive performance) in advance of their Jan. 18 performance at Isis. That show, presented by FATE, benefits MANNA Foodbank and includes fellow bluegrass outfit Sanctum Sully. Click through for the video.
Smart Bets web extra: Balsam Range
The local bluegrass quintet announces the Jan. 22 release of a collaboration with John Driskell Hopkins (Zac Brown Band) and two upcoming show (Jan. 18 and 19 at the Altamont Theatre) to record their own live album.
Leftover Salmon: Music To Boogie To
Leftover Salmon founding member Drew Emmitt talks about everything from festivals, getting back on the road after a hiatus, their first new album in 8 years and Bonnie Raitt. Leftover Salmon plays the Orange Peel on Wednesday, Oct. 10.
Town Mountain releases “Leave the Bottle” today
The local bluegrass band drops its fourth album. Fans can download the title track for free.
Steep Canyon Rangers play Red, White & Bluegrass Festival
The local bluegrass band performs on Saturday, June 30 as part of Fan Appreciation Day.
Sound Track web extra: Deep Chatham
In case you haven’t heard the local trio’s latest album, “Words from the Well,” here’s a review and a couple of videos. They’re currently on tour in the northeast and in California, but hopefully they’ll have another Asheville show booked before too long. Photo by Amanda Cabanillas.
Sound Check: Sanctum Sully
The local bluegrass band drops sophomore album “Trade Winds” at the Grey Eagle this Saturday. But first, they met with Xpress at The ByWater to talk about the record and perform the track “Back to Knoxville.” Click through for the video by Jesse Hamm.
“Play Me No Sad Songs”: a farewell to Earl Scruggs
The legendary bluegrass musician, known for the “Beverly Hillbillies” theme music and social activism, was raised in N.C.‘s Cleveland County. He died yesterday, at age 88. Photo of Scruggs and his sons from the Flat and Scruggs website.
CalCast: Feb. 23-26
Attack of the bluegrass, fly fishing for a good cause and a classical guitar concert are just a few things to do this weekend.
Mark your calendars: Diana Wortham Theatre busy as always
Want to soak in some bluegrass, take in a couple singer-songwriters or impress a date with your literary prowess? Don’t miss three upcoming performances at the Diana Wortham Theatre.
This weekend on a shoestring
The weather’s getting nippy, but it’s still a great time to get out and check out some events that won’t break the (piggy) bank. From winter gardening and holiday shopping to local authors and uplifting musical performances, this weekend’s got everything you need to lure you out of the house on the cheap. And as always, leave us a comment if you’ve got any more low-cost events you’d like to share.
Valdese’s George Shuffler to be inducted into Bluegrass Hall of Fame
A bluegrass legend will be inducted this September into the International Bluegrass Hall of Fame, for his contributions as “an innovative bass player, guitar stylist and featured vocalist and humorist.”
Regarding the Dehlia Low CD “review”
Dehlia Low’s great music speaks for itself and doesn’t need my two cents [”Summer Playlist,” Aug. 10 Xpress]. After his perfunctory bone thrown acknowledging the quality of their newly released third full-length CD, Ravens & Crows, Joseph Chapman (“editorial intern”) wastes ink twisting in semantic contortions over a marketing phrase (bluegrass vs. Americana vs. pop […]
Mountain Jam at the Feed & Seed
It’s all about the music at Will Ray’s weekly pickin’ session.
Soundtrack
It's a well-documented fact at this juncture: Asheville's sound is a melting pot, a smorgasbord, a sonic gumbo. But just in case you needed further proof, this week's roundup — pulled at random from a stack of submitted CDs — turns up rock, Americana, world/spiritual, bluegrass and jazz guitar. Consider it potluck listening. Shed by […]
Celebrate WNCW, WildSouth and Shannon Whitworth
Come out Friday night for a show from bluegrass/Americana artist Shannon Whitworth at the Grey Eagle, and you’ll be helping celebrate WNCW 88.7’s birthday and raise money for conservation organization WildSouth.