Both groups adjust to new names while sharing engrossing new collections.
VIDEO PREMIERE: ‘Asheville’ by Hannah Kaminer
The singer-songwriter sought to capture parts of her longtime home that endure from her youth.
Country Brunch series builds community (at a reasonable hour)
Julia Sanders and Tricia Tripp discuss the numerous perks of their monthly music series.
Asheville High School student learns about leadership via the clarinet
As part of Xpress’ Kids Issue, we speak Emery Fischer-Schmidt, a senior at Asheville High School and a section leader for the school band.
Hannah Kaminer cultivates community on new album
The Asheville-based singer-songwriter’s latest collection addresses community, a loss of faith and the city’s rapidly changing identity.
Uncovering The Orange Peel’s Black music roots
The Orange Peel has earned a reputation as one of the premier concert venues in the Southeast over the past two decades. But the musical roots of the building at 101 Biltmore Ave. stretch back to long before the current club opened in 2002.
Rockin’ for Rudy benefit show raises funds for local family
The March 10 benefit concert supports Sawyer Johnston, Serena Murison and their infant son Rudy, who was diagnosed with an extremely rare genetic disease.
Guitar virtuoso Robin Bullock celebrates 30-year career on new retrospective
The Black Mountain-based multi-instrumentalist and composer looks back at his storied musical life.
Asheville artists discuss keeping pace with the rising cost of living
Local creatives find various means to afford staying in Asheville — but is it worth the effort?
A look at Asheville’s creative connection to New Orleans
Longtime and recent transplants from New Orleans discuss Asheville’s appeal to creatives relocating to Western North Carolina from the The Big Easy.
Tyler Ramsey explores mental health on new album
The Candler-based singer-songwriter’s “New Lost Ages” will be released Feb. 9.
A jukebox’s journey to the Asheville Radio Museum
For two years, Stuart Smolkin, curator of the Asheville Radio Museum, has been restoring a 1946 Rock-ola 1422 jukebox. Now the machine is on display inside A-B Tech’s Elm building.
Look Homeward: The influence of Thomas Wolfe on River Whyless drummer Alex McWalters
We return with the latest iteration of “Look Homeward,” a recurring feature exploring the life, work and impact of Asheville author Thomas Wolfe on our area’s local writers, educators, historians and creatives.
Around town: The Odd Doll Exhibit
A doll show at The Odd. Plus, whirling dervishes at Warren Wilson; the return of Swannanoa Winterfest; and more.
VIDEO PREMIERE: ‘Starts to Rain’ by Josh Phillips
The singer/songwriter’s new video was shot at Lake Eden Retreat under the direction of The Get Right Band’s Silas Durocher.
Xmas Jam by Day spotlights local talent
The annual event takes place Dec. 9 at Asheville Music Hall, The One Stop and Jack of the Wood.
Around town: Warren Haynes’ Christmas Jam returns for 32nd year
Christmas Jam returns for its 32nd year. Plus, SART offers “pay-what-you-wish” tickets for its annual Christmas revue; 250 nativity sets on display; and more.
Four of a Kind: Lucario Clemens discusses the local DJ scene
The DJ talks new projects and the city’s music scene.
A lifelong resident’s passion for preserving Bascom Lamar Lunsford’s legacy
“What I’m doing is preserving this important piece of Western North Carolina regional history,” says Whitney Ponder, who purchased a property previously owned by Bascom Lamar Lunsford. “This man did so much for traditional Appalachian music here and throughout the whole region.”
Around town: A psychedelic circus comes to town
A local rock band’s musical circus at Asheville Music Hall. Plus, Asheville’s annual holiday parade; a new album from Blue Ridge Music Trails; and more.
Steep Canyon Rangers and Pinkeye release new albums
The bluegrass stalwarts welcome a new member while the punks put out their first EP.