The Asheville-based progressive bluegrass group headlines The Grey Eagle on Sept. 21.
Smart Bets: Art in Autumn
The outdoor fine art and craft show returns to downtown Weaverville on Sept. 21.
Acoustic Asheville: Adi the Monk
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
Video release: “Have To Do For Now,” by Christopher Paul Stelling
The Ben Harper-produced single is matched by a lush, Asheville-set video, filmed by Andrew Anderson.
Alex Krug Combo releases a new EP
“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.”
Album review: ‘Sudden Swoon’ by Young Mister
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.
Asheville’s Secret Shame comes out of the shadows
Among other dates, Secret Shame played a coveted spot on this year’s Hopscotch Music Festival lineup.
The Flatiron Writers host a speculative fiction event
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.
Smart Bets: Mariachi Flor de Toloache
The all-female mariachi band offers master classes and a performance at UNCA, Sept. 17-18.
Smart Bets: Sinkane
The uptempo Brooklyn-based band plays The Mothlight on Sept. 14.
AAAC celebrates its 40th anniversary with the Ruby Ball
The Asheville Area Arts Council’s latest color ball spotlights grant recipients in South Slope and River Arts District venues.
Smart Bets: Give To The Music
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.
Theater review: ‘The Baggage Plays’ at The Magnetic Theatre
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.
Smart Bets: Natural Disaster
Seung Jun Seo debuts his new ceramics show on Sept. 13 at Gallery 101.
Acoustic Asheville: Pronounced Heroes
The band is set to launch its debut album with a show at Ginger’s Revenge on Saturday, Sept. 14.
RADfest creates a supportive environment within the festival setting
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.
Different Strokes takes up residence at The Wortham Center
Different Strokes is the first resident theater company at The Wortham Center (formerly known as The Diana Wortham Theatre). That partnership and the Tina McGuire Theatre debut with the premiere of Different Strokes’ production, ‘The Education of Ted Harris,’ on Thursday, Sept. 12.
Smart Bets: Dale Neal
The local author reads from his new novel at Malaprop’s on Sept. 11.
Local art show welcomes countywide talent
All Access Art Show invites artists and makers of all levels to showcase their work. The opening reception is Friday, Sept. 6 at The Refinery Creator Space.
Smart Bets: Pan Harmonia
The Asheville-based music repertory company opens its 20th season on Sept. 9 at The Haen Gallery.
Penny & Sparrow showcase a new direction at an Orange Peel show
It was a relatively straightforward endeavor to deliver early Penny & Sparrow songs live onstage. The spare yet careful arrangements center on just a few elements. The layered sound of ‘Finch’ looks to be more of a challenge to reproduce in concert.