The nine-member San Diego-based reggae-rock band performs on March 11 with Grammy winner Kabaka Pyramid at The Orange Peel.
Smart Bets: Free Planet Radio
The pay-what-you-can performance at White Horse Black Mountain features the Asheville-based world-jazz fusion duo with violin virtuoso Casey Driessen.
WNC artists shine on ‘The Resonance Sessions’ benefit album
Recorded in the Old Marshall Jail’s stairwell, the sessions feature stripped-down performances by over 30 area artists.
The Playlist: Listen to these 15 tracks during the last stretch of winter
What do Waxahatchee, Nikki Lane and Gillian Welch all have in common? They are among the artists featured on local singer-songwriter Julia Sanders’ playlist for making it through the final weeks of winter.
Smart Bets: March Melodrama
The two performances by Blue Ridge Orchestra take place at UNC Asheville’s Lipinsky Hall.
Smart Bets: Tony Trischka’s EarlJam
The Feb. 20 show at 185 King Street in Brevard pays tribute to late bluegrass legend Earl Scruggs.
Asheville Pizza and Brewing disputes The Orange Peel’s account of rift
In an affidavit filed in Buncombe County Superior Court on Jan. 17, Asheville Brewing Company co-owner Mike Rangel refutes accusations in the Jan. 3 lawsuit from The Orange Peel.
Eleanor Underhill and Spaceman Jones & The Motherships release new albums
The Americana queen goes pop while the hip-hop duo makes a tactical strike.
Smart Bets: Jazz with Trevor Darden
Soprana rooftop bar is the venue for the Valentine’s Day show.
Smart Bets: Joy Oladokun
The pop-folk artist’s Blackbird Tour lands at The Orange Peel for a special Tropical Storm Helene benefit show on Feb. 12.
The Playlist: Give these 13 tracks a listen the next time you go for a run
What do Vampire Weekend, Kevin Morby and Dr. Dog all have in common? They’re all on River Whyless drummer Alex McWalters’ ideal playlist for running in Western North Carolina.
Smart Bets: Year of the Wood Snake
The annual Lunar New Year celebration at Highland Brewing Co. features themed drinks, food trucks, music, kids activities and more.
The Orange Peel sues partner in Rabbit Rabbit venture
The Orange Peel and Public Interest Projects are seeking compensatory damages and punitive damages in an amount to be determined by a jury and are asking the judge to keep in place the existing management agreement.
Secret Agent 23 Skidoo’s Imaginarium carries rhymes from the page to the stage
The new youth hip-hop writing program incorporates playfulness, performance and the classic rite-of-passage journey with a focus on healing.
Smart Bets: An Arctic Soiree
Local DJs will spin the soundtrack for the debut of winter-inspired works from Mark Bettis, Victoria Pinney and Jeffrey Burroughs.
The Dead Tongues and Kevin Rumley release new albums
The longtime locals embrace the magic of solitude and collaboration on their latest collections.
Smart Bets: Coverfest IV
Ten local bands take the stage at the Jan. 19 fundraiser for Asheville Middle School’s eighth-grade annual capstone trip.
Dirty Logic pays tribute to Steely Dan with a hometown show
The group takes the stage Jan. 11 to perform two of the popular ’70s band’s albums.
Smart Bets: NewSong Music Competition
Eight finalists from around the world will compete live at Citizen Vinyl on Jan. 11.
Smart Bets: Kid Hop Hooray!
DJ Oso Rey will spin family-friendly tunes for the Jan. 11 kid-focused dance party at The Orange Peel.
(HUMOR) Rare attentive listener stuns local musician
Singer-songwriter recovers from bizarre incident, plus film crews return to Biltmore and Asheville Pizza & Brewing lands new owners.
