Isa Burke, Eleanor Buckland and Mali Obomsawin met in college and released their first record in 2016.
2020 Xpress Poetry Contest is open for submissions
Poets are asked to submit work around the theme of a famous or noteworthy person/personality in Western North Carolina.
Local women artists take on welding, metalwork and engineering
Artistic modalities aren’t gendered any more than, say, cuisines, dance styles or literary genres. Yet, historically, certain forms of making have been more associated with female-bodied people (fiber arts and jewelry design among them) while other skill sets, such as electronics, blacksmithing and welding, have been associated with male artists. “I really like being able […]
Album review: ‘Andromeda’ by Anders Manga
Andromeda has a big and beautiful sound that begs to be played at high volume.
Smart Bets: The Office! A Musical Parody
The national tour stops by Diana Wortham Theatre on Feb. 23.
Gold Rose celebrates ‘Dust’ debut at The Mothlight
The character of Gold Rose’s Dust is rooted in outlaw and alt-country styles; Fuller calls it “Americana deluxe.” And while the music itself is warmly inviting, the songs have a haunted, slightly unsettled ambiance.
Smart Bets: Asheville Mardi Gras
“Superstition” is the theme of the 13th City-sanctioned parade, which takes place Feb. 23.
Movies & Meaning Festival returns to the Wortham Center
The weekend-long gathering focuses on seven films’ potential for social change.
Smart Bets: Krista Shows
The Asheville-based singer/songwriter brings a full band to the Isis Lounge on Feb. 22.
Smart Bets: The Comedy Show
The new monthly series kicks off Feb. 20 at the YMI Cultural Center.
Acoustic Asheville: Thomas Kozak
A recent winner of the people’s choice award at the Brown Bag Songwriting Competition, Kozak is better known for leading Thomas Kozak and the Poets.
Album review: ‘Instrumental Conversations’ by Dave Desmelik
Desmelik has parlayed his years as a songwriter into sussing language from the non-verbal compositions.
LEAF Global Arts center opens on The Block
The LEAF Global Arts center will celebrate its grand opening on Friday, Feb. 14 with a series of events.
Tall Tall Trees launches a new album at Ambrose West
“One of the reasons I felt comfortable living [in Asheville was because] there are some amazing musicians here who I’ve become friends with,” says Mike Savino. “I’ve felt very welcomed in this community [and] I’ve been very inspired by a lot of musicians here.”
Smart Bets: The Occult Feminine
The Living Arts Foundation’s latest show debuts Feb. 13.
Valentine’s Day happenings in and around Asheville
Asheville’s newest Valentine’s Day soirée doesn’t quite embody traditional romance.
Smart Bets: Flamenco Vivo
The acclaimed dance company performs at Diana Wortham Theatre, Feb. 14 and 15.
Smart Bets: Goodnight, Troublemaker
The Sublime Theater’s new play debuts Feb. 13 at at The BeBe Theater.
Smart Bets: Jenn Shapland
The author discusses her new book at Malaprop’s on Feb. 13.
Album review: ‘Basic Glitches’ by Eleventyseven
‘Basic Glitches’ is packed full of insistent electroclash anthems like “Skip,” tunes seemingly designed as much for singalongs as to drive listeners onto the dance floor.
Burlesque in the age of #MeToo
“I’ve always felt like it’s important to use this platform for good,” says producer Madame Onça. “This is social justice wrapped up as a party.”