Asheville Music School’s online variety show is a substitute for its annual Sound Effects benefit concert.
CaroMia releases new EP, enjoys slower pace of life
The Asheville-based singer/songwriter’s collection “Green” was released May 15.
Smart Bets: Mark Bumgarner
The local Americana artist’s new album “Just Above the Waterline” was released June 2.
Acoustic Asheville: Stephen Evans
The local folk singer performs three songs on a rainy day in Waynesville.
VIDEO PREMIERE: “Pollyanna” by Carly Taich
Taich wrote the song in one sitting during quarantine and completed it through a distance collaboration with Renew the Arts.
Brushfire Stankgrass returns with a third album and then some
The eclectic Asheville-based band celebrates the releases of a new album with a May 24 livestream show from The Grey Eagle.
The Get Right Band reaches new heights on latest album
The Asheville-based trio discuss the creative perks of taking one’s time and “collaborating” with a famous comedian.
Smart Bets: Lyric and April B. & The Cool
Downtown After 5 goes digital to kick off its 2020 concert series with a pair of local bands.
Acoustic Asheville: Miss Tess
The Nashville-based artist and her band perform two tracks from her new album, “The Moon is an Ashtray.”
Philo Reitzel chronicles his road to sobriety on new album
The local hip-hop artist’s new album “Live the Life” is a complex, honest look at his difficult journey.
Local music teachers pivot to digital lessons
Area music educators have been able to continue teaching digitally, but agree that video lessons are no substitute for in-person learning.
Videographer Ben Phantom combines music with modern dance
“Right now, I’m focused on putting out singles with music videos that tell stories,” says Asheville guitarist/singer/songwriter Ben Phantom, formerly known as Ben Phan.
Jon Stickley Trio proceeds with album release despite COVID-19 obstacles
The eclectic, Asheville-based instrumental band’s first record in three years combines elements of electronic music, ska and bluegrass.
Asheville musicians release quarantine-themed videos
Ryan Barber, The Get Right Band, Drunken Prayer and an all-star ensemble are among the local groups who’ve crafted timely new works.
Acoustic Asheville: Freekbass
The Cincinnati-based spiritual funk quartet performed at Ambrose West in early March.
VIDEO PREMIERE: “The Heart of Asheville” by Asheville Symphony Orchestra
The multimedia project combines Jay Ungar’s “Ashokan Farewell” with photography and an original poem by music director Darko Butorac.
Sarah Siskind releases a new album, embraces change
The Brevard-based singer/songwriter discusses her latest work and new ways to connect with music lovers.
New Floating Action album seeks to lift people’s spirits
Black Mountain-based musician Seth Kauffman discusses his latest record.
Smart Bet: Kathryn O’Shea
The Asheville-based singer/songwriter/banjoist debut full-length studio album, “January 9th,” was released on April 10.
Acoustic Asheville: Old Sap
The local singer/banjoist and his full backing band cover Tom Waits.
Random Animals release debut album, focus on content creation
The Asheville-based indie/soul rockers persevere with their first LP despite having to postpone their album release show.