Beyond Lake Eden

Posted on by Alli Marshall
FUNK MASTER CLASS: Bootsy Collins and his Rubber Band perform in Pack Square Park and lead the Funk Dynasty Camp. Photo by David Simchock

Want more LEAF? The organization expands its reach with a number of community-based programs throughout the spring and summer.

LEAF local concerts — Teaming up with New Mountain and Pisgah Brewing, LEAF offers up a series of shows that kicked off with Turkuaz on Wednesday, April 22. Still to come:
• Elephant Revival at New Mountain on Thursday, April 30, 9 p.m. $15.
• The Funky Meters with Earphunk and George Porter Jr. & The Runnin’ Pardners at Pisgah on Saturday, May 16, 5:30 p.m. $27 advance/$32 day of show
• Dr. John and the Nitetrippers at New Mountain on Friday, May 22, 7:30 p.m. $28 advance/$32 day of show.
• Rising Appalachia album release show at New Mountain on Saturday, June 13, 2 p.m. $20.
• Ohio Players at New Mountain on Saturday, June 20, 6 p.m. $20.
• Toubab Krewe (original lineup) at New Mountain on Saturday, July 11, 8 p.m. $15/$18.
• King Sunny Ade at New Mountain on Wednesday, June 24, 6 p.m. $20/$25.
More info at newmountainavl.com and pisgahbrewing.com

Bootsy Funk Dynasty Camp — LEAF alumnus and Grammy-winning funk bassist Bootsy Collins joins the original members of The Rubber Band for a five-day music intensive. Workshops, group improv sessions, showcases and late-night jams are part of the program, held Monday-Friday, July 27-31, at Camp Rockmont. Packages range $1,350-$1,850.
Info at theleaf.org/bootsy-funk-dynasty-camp

LEAF in Pack Square Park — Held Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 1 and 2, LEAF Downtown brings music, art and activities to the heart of Asheville. Three stages host performers like Bootsy Collins’ Rubber Band, Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds, The Main Squeeze, Empire Strikes Brass, The London Soul and more. The Easel Rider, roaming performers, healing arts workshops and other offerings round out the event. Info at theleaf.org  — A.M.

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About Alli Marshall
Alli Marshall has lived in Asheville for more than 20 years and loves live music, visual art, fiction and friendly dogs. She is the winner of the 2016 Thomas Wolfe Fiction Prize and the author of the novel "How to Talk to Rockstars," published by Logosophia Books. Follow me @alli_marshall
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