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    Music

    Local artists respond to pandemic challenges in creative ways

    Posted on January 27, 2021January 27, 2021 by Bill Kopp

    Xpress caught up with three local artists to discuss how COVID-19 has altered their creative approach.

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    Local arts leaders spotlight creators to watch in 2021

    Posted on January 21, 2021January 13, 2021 by Edwin Arnaudin

    Local arts leaders in various mediums identify up-and-coming or underseen peers that readers should be on the lookout for in 2021.

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    Asheville Fringe Arts Festival embraces digital format

    Posted on January 19, 2021January 13, 2021 by Edwin Arnaudin

    The festival’s 19th edition features shows designed for online presentation, plus a few socially distanced outdoor events.

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    A&E Roundup: ‘Minari’ wins top honors from NC critics

    Posted on January 13, 2021January 11, 2021 by Edwin Arnaudin

    Lee Isaac Chung’s ’80s-set drama wins four awards from the NCFCA, Jonathan Ammons releases a new album and more area arts news.

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    (HUMOR) Mime plot silenced

    Posted on January 7, 2021January 6, 2021 by Edwin Arnaudin

    Proposed changes to the city noise ordinance were part of a nefarious, multiyear plot by mimes, hell-bent on monopolizing the vibrant arts scene with their quiet ways.

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    Dave Desmelik ruminates upon the months with “The Calendar Album”

    Posted on January 5, 2021December 31, 2020 by Bill Kopp

    With time on his hands, songwriter Dave Desmelik decided to complete a long-shelved project that focuses on the 12 months of the year — but not necessarily 2020.

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    Corrective lens: Edwin Arnaudin’s favorite articles in 2020

    Posted on December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 by Edwin Arnaudin

    Our A&E Editor was inspired by creative work from social justice advocates and an increased sense of community.

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    New KISMET, Slow Packer and Carly Taich EPs share creative DNA

    Posted on December 23, 2020December 21, 2020 by Jarrett Van Meter

    The three EPs were recorded at Cat’s Claw studio and feature brothers Mike Johnson and Jack Victor.

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    A&E Roundup: YMI, local artists celebrate Kwanzaa

    Posted on December 17, 2020December 17, 2020 by Edwin Arnaudin

    Community leaders and local musicians bring the annual celebration of African American culture online, a local screenwriter’s film debuts online and more area arts news.

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    MOTHER HOOD and Joe Grisly combine talents on new album

    Posted on December 16, 2020December 14, 2020 by Edwin Arnaudin

    Cliff B. Worsham and Joey Metcalf discuss bringing their long-held goal of a collaborative album to fruition.

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    Local hip-hop artists share messages of hope

    Posted on December 15, 2020December 14, 2020 by Alli Marshall

    “I believe I’m talented and gifted but because of my messages, a lot of times people will disregard it,” says hip-hop musician Kia Rice. “It’s evident that there aren’t a lot of artists who are faith-based who are given the opportunity or the stage to present their music to the community.”

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    A&E Roundup: Digital music showcases bring seasonal cheer

    Posted on December 10, 2020December 10, 2020 by Edwin Arnaudin

    Asheville Music School and A Swannanoa Solstice go digital for the holidays, Moves places a song on TV and more area arts news.

    2.8 K views+Art NewsArtsDanceMusicPerformance Art

    VIDEO PREMIERE: “Montana” by Hustle Souls

    Posted on December 9, 2020December 9, 2020 by Edwin Arnaudin

    The Asheville-based soul rockers go poolside and underwater in their latest video.

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    Allan Day realizes new wave musical dreams after 40-year journey

    Posted on December 8, 2020December 7, 2020 by Bill Kopp

    In 1979, teenage guitarist Allan Day was inspired to write his own songs in the style of the Buzzcocks, the Ramones and other punk heroes. Now, in 2020, he’s finally recorded and released that album.

    2.1 K views2ArtsMusic

    Show review: St. Paul and the Broken Bones

    Posted on December 2, 2020December 2, 2020 by Edwin Arnaudin

    The Alabama-based soul rockers made history (twice) during the final show in The Grey Eagle’s drive-in series at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds.

    2.0 K views+ArtsMusic

    C. Shreve the Professor releases first post-academia album

    Posted on December 2, 2020November 30, 2020 by Edwin Arnaudin

    The Deep Gap-based hip-hop artist is benefiting from a full-time commitment to music.

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    CoThinkk reimagines the future at 5th annual grant awards

    Posted on November 25, 2020November 25, 2020 by Aisha Adams

    At its fifth annual award celebration, local giving circle CoThinkk reimagined the possibilities and recognized the work of community activists and leaders.

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    Laura Boswell taps into natural world on chamber-folk EP

    Posted on November 24, 2020November 20, 2020 by Bill Kopp

    Classical music informs the songwriting and arrangements of this Asheville chamber-folk artist.

    1.5 K views+ArtsMusic

    VIDEO PREMIERE: “You Should Know” by Tü Koyote

    Posted on November 20, 2020November 20, 2020 by Edwin Arnaudin

    The video for the latest collaboration between Jaze Uries and Ted Marks was directed by Asheville-based Anchor Heart Films.

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    Mike Martinez is grateful for friends in trying times

    Posted on November 17, 2020November 16, 2020 by Edwin Arnaudin

    “I’m very grateful for the love and support from my community of friends. If not for them, I might have lost my mind completely this year. In my professional work, I’m grateful for space and time. Over the past year, our band has been able to get a space to be our most creative versions […]

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    Samara Jade, Awen Family Band release new albums

    Posted on November 17, 2020November 16, 2020 by Bill Kopp

    The itinerant singer/songwriter and the Asheville-based musical collective took decidedly different paths in crafting their latest works.

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