“Some people say, ‘I really don’t know about polka,’ but we make it for everyone,” clarinet player Adam Bennett says. “This year, we threw in ‘Africa,’ by Toto.”
The Asheville-based multi-hyphenate discusses her varied work on the acclaimed new film.
The Australian pop-punk quartet play Static Age Records on Sept. 25.
“We’re looking back at that time of black excellence and giving it a new light for today with our music and our brand,” says multi-instrumentalist Adrian Younge.
The Brooklyn-based folk-noir duo plays Asheville Julyan Davis’ Mill at Riverside studio on Sept. 24.
The Asheville-based progressive bluegrass group headlines The Grey Eagle on Sept. 21.
The outdoor fine art and craft show returns to downtown Weaverville on Sept. 21.
To celebrate the release of his latest record, ‘Soul of the City Streets,’ Adi the Monk gave an exclusive, four-song performance at The Grey Eagle
The Ben Harper-produced single is matched by a lush, Asheville-set video, filmed by Andrew Anderson.
“I think I’m here for the people who want to go a little deeper,” says Alex Krug. “I think I’m here for the real listeners.”
Steven Fiore created his latest album, ‘Sudden Swoon,’ in his home studio (he calls it The Study). His process of crafting the album involved recording demos for 20 songs, sharing them with his Facebook followers and inviting them to vote for their favorites.
Among other dates, Secret Shame played a coveted spot on this year’s Hopscotch Music Festival lineup.
The need for representation led to the decision to put together an anthology of speculative fiction by black women. The book, ‘Black From the Future: A Collection of Black Speculative Writing’ has been hailed as an “outstanding anthology” by Publisher’s Weekly.
The all-female mariachi band offers master classes and a performance at UNCA, Sept. 17-18.
The uptempo Brooklyn-based band plays The Mothlight on Sept. 14.
The Asheville Area Arts Council’s latest color ball spotlights grant recipients in South Slope and River Arts District venues.
The Broadcast plays “Led Zeppelin IV” in its entirety as a fundraiser for the Music Academy of Asheville on Sept. 14 at The Orange Peel.
Murphy Funkhouser Capps takes us along for the ride from her childhood through motherhood, and beyond. She provides laughter and pathos amid the literal stacks of world-worn suitcases that adorn the stage around her.
Seung Jun Seo debuts his new ceramics show on Sept. 13 at Gallery 101.
The band is set to launch its debut album with a show at Ginger’s Revenge on Saturday, Sept. 14.
The two-day event — at The Grey Eagle on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 14 and 15 — includes supporting specials from local businesses (look for those to be announced) and fosters a safe space for showgoers.