Brooklyn-based artist Sean Kenney talks planning, creating and transporting the exhibit, plus his hopes for people who experience it during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lo Wolf releases debut full-length album
The Asheville-based singer-songwriter discusses making her debut LP, social justice and her hopes for the local music industry’s future.
The Mothlight closes after seven years of innovative programming
Amanda and Jon Hency reflect on their difficult decision, standout moments and their next chapter.
Asheville hip-hop pioneer MC Huggs remembered for his talents and generosity
Fellow local hip-hop artist Michael “Foul Mouth Jerk” Capra pays tribute to his late friend, who laid the foundation for Asheville’s rap scene.
Feminazgûl and Sarah Louise release new albums
The Asheville-based artists discuss their recent releases.
Asheville’s social dance scene practices social distancing
Solo dance workshops are especially accessible for quarantined dance enthusiasts and, Annie Erbsen points out, “There’s also still a lot of music being streamed.”
Mark Capon brings an analog pastime into the digital age
While Harvest Records remains shuttered, the business has started offering curbside pickup, mail orders and the occasional local delivery as co-owner Mark Capon tries to reimagine the usual record store experience through a virtual platform.
Andrew Scotchie and the River Rats release a hyper-relevant new album
The Asheville-based guitarist and singer/songwriter discusses his rock band’s latest collection.
Acoustic Asheville: Fireside Collective
A number of local musicians had records planned for release over the last few months. Most of the acts went forward with those plans despite being unable to play concerts and showcase their new material. Fireside Collective had a record release show scheduled for March 14 to celebrate the release of Elements, the group’s second […]
Local author explores an alternative to the Civil War
In his debut novel, David Sullivan explores ways the Civil War could have been avoided.
Asheville stand-up comedians prepare comebacks as COVID-19 restrictions lift
Hilliary Begley, Moira Goree and Peter Smith-McDowell discuss life as a stand-up comic during a pandemic.
Moses Sumney discusses Asheville’s impact on his acclaimed new album
Moses Sumney made one of the year’s most lauded and ambitious albums. Why does he call Asheville home?
Band of the Sky podcast series explores Asheville’s rock music history
Richie Tipton, Jeff Anders and the late Rocky Lindsley delve into Asheville’s formative rock years with help from fellow musicians who shaped the scene.
Local companies serving the music community tackle COVID-19 in their own ways
Management at Echo Mountain, Moog and d&b discuss various pivots to sustain their businesses during COVID-19.
Local artists paint downtown storefronts to show support for protests
Gus Cutty, Kathryn Crawford, Ian Wilkinson and Dustin Spagnola have teamed with downtown businesses owners on the provocative art project.
Musician April Bennett gets creative in finding her ‘new normal’
Instead of a packed house, musician April Bennett and local hip-hop band Lyric played to a nearly empty space at the Orange Peel for the May 15 livestream of Downtown After 5. “It was definitely weird playing in one of the biggest rooms in the city with no people in it except for the staff who were recording it,” she remarks with a laugh. “But I was really glad for that [opportunity]. It was definitely a much-needed morale boost during these crazy, crazy times.”
Acoustic Asheville: Kathryn O’Shea
The local singer/songwriter performs a trio of original tunes from her recent album, “January 9th.”
Smart Bets: Come Together Asheville
Asheville Music School’s online variety show is a substitute for its annual Sound Effects benefit concert.
Smart Bets: The Great Reset
The podcast series features interviews with a variety of local figures who seek a better, sustainable world post-COVID-19.
CaroMia releases new EP, enjoys slower pace of life
The Asheville-based singer/songwriter’s collection “Green” was released May 15.
Smart Bets: Mugs on a Mission
Proceeds from local ceramicist Libba Tracy’s series benefit Bounty & Soul and the Black Mountain Center for the Arts.