Jagged rock, classic country, synthy dubstep and soulful pop: the next 30 day in Asheville are full of musical riches to suit most every taste.
Acoustic Asheville: Cameron Sutphin
His classic folk sound may seem a bit familiar to some, but he’s adding his own personal elements to the lyrics to create something his growing fan base will enjoy.
Theater review: ‘The Love List’ at Flat Rock Playhouse
With ‘The Love List’ we are reminded that the perfect person doesn’t exist, and it’s often our flaws that make us unique and lovable.
EP review: ‘Plecia’ by Sister Ivy
Ideal for late-night listening, the three songs that make up the “Plecia” EP are a small window into Sister Ivy’s music. Even though the project runs under 20 minutes, that’s enough time to win over a first-time listener.
Asheville Percussion Festival brings in female musicians from around the world
The seventh annual gathering of local and world-renowned percussionists features an all-female cast.
Stonewall Commemoration Week events in Asheville
Eight days of events provide opportunities for connection, celebration and learning around the 1969 Stonewall riots — LGBT community demonstrations against a police raid of the Stonewall Inn in New York City that helped launch the gay liberation movement.
Indigo De Souza releases a full-band, garage-rock album
“I feel like it’s confusing to people, who I am, because I’m putting out a lot of different kinds of music,” says De Souza. “But I’m more excited about that than taking a one-sized approach.”
Smart Bets: Leona Beasley
The Atlanta native reads from her debut novel on June 27 at Malaprop’s.
Smart Bets: Asheville Mish-Mash Bash
Stephen Evans & the True Grits host an evening of diverse local music June 24 at The Grey Eagle.
Terpsicorps celebrates its 15th anniversary with ‘Zelda’s Dance’
The premiere of the performance, based on the tempestuous relationship between the Fitzgeralds — the sometimes-Asheville-based writer and artist couple who, in many ways personified the jazz age — features the Terpsicorps company dancers joined by the Firecracker Jazz Band.
Smart Bets: Blac Rabbit
The Brooklyn-based psych rock quartet stops by Ambrose West on June 24.
Theater review: ‘Eleemosynary’ by Different Strokes
The play is told in confessional moments, directed at the audience. These give way to flashbacks that fill in gaps. The conclusion will leave the audience a little teary-eyed but also enriched
Smart Bets: Judah Friedlander
The former “30 Rock” actor brings his latest stand-up show to The Orange Peel on June 23.
Conscious Party: Heartbeats Live
The concert of songs recorded for Arts for Life’s Heartbeat Sessions takes place June 27 at The Mothlight.
VIDEO RELEASE: “Ways in the Waves” by Spaceman Jones and The Motherships
The serene natural setting is crisscrossed with power lines of encroaching development and the sky drips acid pink and green, thanks to videography by Erick Lottary aka SHOT X LOTT.
Q+A with Pritchard Park Songwriter Series artist April Bennett
April B. and The Cool performs as part of the local series on Thursday, June 21.
Acoustic Asheville: Sarah Louise
With the release of her third studio album Deeper Woods, Sarah Louise combines intricate guitar playing with haunting vocals to create a sound that feels as delicate as it is artistic.
What is Asheville style?
What is Asheville and WNC style? For Xpress’ upcoming Style issue, we’d like our readers to help us find out.
Theater review: ‘The Full Monty’ at Asheville Community Theatre
Jerry, played by Corey Link, and his best friend Dave (Michael Crosa) must find new jobs in a rust-belt town with few options. Lurking beneath their tough exteriors, these unemployed steel mill workers fear being losers.
UNCA’s Concerts on the Quad invites the community to the campus
Last year’s lineup brought in a greater number of Latino listeners, says Cori Anderson, assistant director of Cultural Events & Special Academic Programs at UNCA. That trend could continue, thanks to Making Movies.
Smart Bets: All Go West
The free West Asheville music festival spans six stages and a range of genres, June 16-17.