The duo will bring their eclectic brand of cello-punk to Fleetwood’s on Thursday, Nov. 15.
Smart Bets: Jackson Grimm
The Asheville-based multi-instrumentalist and his band play a record release show Nov. 17 at Jack of the Wood.
Our VOICE hosts its 17th annual Survivors’ Art Show
This year, the 17th for the event, features the work of local designer Denise Carbonell.
A rejuvenated Toro y Moi returns to The Orange Peel
Chaz Bear discusses his break from touring and how it changed the way he makes music.
30 Days Out: a look at upcoming concerts
An evening of hip-hop, straight-ahead rock with a songwriter’s skill, live music soundtrack to a horror film and locally-sourced soul jazz: Those are among the highlights of local concerts over the next 30 days.
Acoustic Asheville: Matt Walsh
There will be an album release party for Walsh’s new album, ‘The Midnight Strain,’ at French Broad Brewery on Thursday, Nov. 15.
SINGLE RELEASE: “Free Yourself (AVL version)” by Free the Optimus
FTO performs at Timo’s House, 5 Biltmore Ave., on Friday, Nov. 16, at 9 p.m.
Wild Asheville Community Chorus fosters togetherness through song
The camaraderie extends beyond the chorus: “I do think there’s a real positive kind of connection with the audience during the performances,” says WACC singer Cathy Holt. “They’re laughing, they’re engaged, they’re up on their feet in some cases.”
Georgia group brings the ring-shout tradition to UNCA
The McIntosh County Shouters, who will perform at UNC Asheville on Thursday, Nov. 15, are the sole purveyors of this profound tradition.
Album review: ‘Navigate the Madness’ by Eleanor Underhill
Listeners whose musical appetites are strictly limited to a diet of Americana may find Navigate the Madness too eclectic and adventurous; those with even a slightly open mind will likely embrace the album and hope for more along the same lines from Underhill in the future.
Smart Bets: Concerts For Human Harmony
The celebrations of diverse music take place Nov. 10 at Ambrose West and Nov. 12 at The Mothlight.
Smart Bets: Abraham Jam
Billy Jonas, David LaMotte and Dawud Wharnsby join forces Nov. 11 at Trinity United Methodist Church.
The Black Cloud launches monthly Descent electronica nights
The first Descent drew a crowd — regulars and newcomers alike — packing The Black Cloud. “My regulars are into heavy metal, but there’s some overlap between the metal and electronic communities,” says bartender Laura Beach.
Acoustic Asheville: Posh Hammer
Included in the set of songs were two that can be found on the new EP and a cover of a Don Henley classic.
Single release: “No Jacket” by Jack Victor
Victor and his collaborators will hold a single release party for at The Mothlight on Saturday, Nov. 10.
Girlpool’s contemplative folk gets the punk treatment onstage
Girlpool plays The Grey Eagle Sunday, Nov. 4.
Miss Gay Latina celebrates culture, community, camaraderie
Extraordinary entertainment aside, “It’s the sense of camaraderie and inclusion that truly sets this pageant apart,” says last year’s winner, Dorae Saunders.
Smart Bets: Okapi
The Asheville-based avant-garde chamber duo plays an album release show on Nov. 1 at Revolve.
30 Days Out: a look at upcoming concerts
An outspoken alt-country legend, local rock heroes paying tribute to the progenitors of heavy metal, intriguing not-quite-hip-hop and confessional indie rock: those are among the prime music options available to Asheville concertgoers in the next 30 days.
Acoustic Asheville: Great Lake Swimmers
With its latest release, The Waves, The Wake, the band put down the acoustic guitar and embraced a wide array of instruments including various woodwinds, the harp, the lute and a pipe organ.
Album review: ‘Qalupalik’ by Daydream Creatures
In the end it’s best to forget about summing up Daydream Creatures’ music into a few words. The music and the harmonies will tell us everything we need to know.