Long before The Upside Down, Eleven and Will Byers captivated millions on Netflix, The Cheeksters got ahead of the pop cultural curve with its debut album Stranger Things Have Happened. Since that 1992 release, the Asheville rock band has dropped five more collections of original tunes that reference not the synth-heavy ’80s of Hawkins, Ind., but the sonic and lyrical qualities that have kept ’60s pop in regular rotation. A sixth disc, tentatively scheduled for a spring 2018 unveiling, is currently underway in Nashville’s Creampuff Studios, where the group holds true to its retro roots by recording on analog tape. The band will share a few new tracks along with selections from its back catalog in the lounge at Isis Music Hall on Friday, Nov. 17, at 7 p.m. $10 advance/$12 day of show. isisasheville.com. Photo courtesy of The Cheeksters
Smart Bets: The Cheeksters
![BET cheeksters 4](https://mountainx.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/BET-cheeksters-4-1100x1108.jpg)
Before you comment
The comments section is here to provide a platform for civil dialogue on the issues we face together as a local community. Xpress is committed to offering this platform for all voices, but when the tone of the discussion gets nasty or strays off topic, we believe many people choose not to participate. Xpress editors are determined to moderate comments to ensure a constructive interchange is maintained. All comments judged not to be in keeping with the spirit of civil discourse will be removed and repeat violators will be banned. See here for our terms of service. Thank you for being part of this effort to promote respectful discussion.