A May 8 kickoff event invites the public to see a Asheville Music School student band recording music in real time.
The Playlist: Listen to these 15 tracks to confront death and feel alive
For our April edition of “The Playlist” we reached out to hip-hop artist Davaion “Spaceman Jones” Bristol to tackle the latest theme: sustainable living.
Smart Bets: Music for MANNA
The album will be released April 30 to raise funds for MANNA FoodBank with a May 4 performance of the songs at White Horse Black Mountain.
Smart Bets: Asheville Amadeus Festival
The 11-day, biennial celebration of music and the arts kicks off April 30 with a special-release beer and party at Appalachian Mountain Brewery in Mills River.
Smart Bets: Hobbit Affair
The Middle Earth fantasy immersion happens Saturday, April 26, at Sweeten Creek Brewing.
Smart Bets: Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast
The local roots rockers kick off this year’s Downtown After 5 on Friday, April 18 in Pack Square Park.
Smart Bets: Music Is Life — Band Day
N.C. Central University’s Marching Sound Machine visits the Asheville High School football field on Thursday, April 17.
Moving beyond surf and garage, Seattle’s La Luz shines brightly
Released in May 2024, La Luz’s latest full-length album, News of the Universe, continues the group’s creative progression, building on what they’ve done before but always moving outward in multiple directions.
Smart Bets: Hub Scrub
The April 13 fundraiser features music by the Travis Book Band.
Smart Bets: Josh Phillips
All proceeds from sales of the local artist’s new EP will go directly to BeLoved Asheville.
Golden Agers: Law and music — and one man’s passions for both
For Alan Graf, both law and music are more than passions — they’re tools for activism, ways to spark change in the world around him.
Smart Bets: We Love It Here.
The collection of exclusive, previously unreleased music worked on at West Asheville’s Drop of Sun Studios features songs by MJ Lenderman, Animal Collective and more.
The Playlist: Listen to these 13 tracks for an unexpected musical journey
For the March edition of “The Playlist,” Xpress reached out to electric, indie-pop musician Moon Bride (Carly Kotula) to tackle our latest theme: unexpected turns.
Smart Bets: Chords for Callum
The star-studded March 30 benefit show will raise money for local musician Jon Stickley’s son’s medical bills.
Smart Bet: Jim Swayzee
The local singer-songwriter’s album release show takes place March 22 at One World West.
Mercy in the Mountains concert initiative supports Helene victims and WNC musicians
A grassroot effort launched by a retired educator, the next show in the Mercy in the Mountains series features Ashes & Arrows at The Grey Eagle.
Smart Bets: Asheville Fringe Arts Festival
The beloved event returns March 19-23.
They Might Be Giants play their 10th and 11th Asheville shows
With two upcoming sold-out shows at The Orange Peel, the genre-defying band discusses its past, future projects and plans to support local storm recovery.
Smart Bets: Ada Khoury Band at Modern Local Art Gallery
The band’s March 15 show at Modern Local Art Gallery in Mars Hill is aimed at drawing attention to the work of area artists in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene.
Asheville Beer Choir fosters community one song and beer at a time
“The goal,” says Laura Williams, the choir’s founder, “is to connect with other singers, make friends within the community and support local businesses.” And in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene, she adds, the mission feels more important than ever.
Smart Bets: Singer Songwriter ROUNDup
The March 12 benefit show at The Grey Eagle features 16 popular local musicians performing to raise funds for Beloved Asheville’s storm recovery efforts.
