The Asheville-based progressive bluegrass group headlines The Grey Eagle on Sept. 21.
Acoustic Asheville: Adi the Monk
To celebrate the release of his latest record, ‘Soul of the City Streets,’ Adi the Monk gave an exclusive, four-song performance at The Grey Eagle
Video release: “Have To Do For Now,” by Christopher Paul Stelling
The Ben Harper-produced single is matched by a lush, Asheville-set video, filmed by Andrew Anderson.
Alex Krug Combo releases a new EP
“I think I’m here for the people who want to go a little deeper,” says Alex Krug. “I think I’m here for the real listeners.”
Album review: ‘Sudden Swoon’ by Young Mister
Steven Fiore created his latest album, ‘Sudden Swoon,’ in his home studio (he calls it The Study). His process of crafting the album involved recording demos for 20 songs, sharing them with his Facebook followers and inviting them to vote for their favorites.
Asheville’s Secret Shame comes out of the shadows
Among other dates, Secret Shame played a coveted spot on this year’s Hopscotch Music Festival lineup.
Smart Bets: Mariachi Flor de Toloache
The all-female mariachi band offers master classes and a performance at UNCA, Sept. 17-18.
Smart Bets: Sinkane
The uptempo Brooklyn-based band plays The Mothlight on Sept. 14.
AAAC celebrates its 40th anniversary with the Ruby Ball
The Asheville Area Arts Council’s latest color ball spotlights grant recipients in South Slope and River Arts District venues.
Smart Bets: Give To The Music
The Broadcast plays “Led Zeppelin IV” in its entirety as a fundraiser for the Music Academy of Asheville on Sept. 14 at The Orange Peel.
Acoustic Asheville: Pronounced Heroes
The band is set to launch its debut album with a show at Ginger’s Revenge on Saturday, Sept. 14.
RADfest creates a supportive environment within the festival setting
The two-day event — at The Grey Eagle on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 14 and 15 — includes supporting specials from local businesses (look for those to be announced) and fosters a safe space for showgoers.
Smart Bets: Pan Harmonia
The Asheville-based music repertory company opens its 20th season on Sept. 9 at The Haen Gallery.
Penny & Sparrow showcase a new direction at an Orange Peel show
It was a relatively straightforward endeavor to deliver early Penny & Sparrow songs live onstage. The spare yet careful arrangements center on just a few elements. The layered sound of ‘Finch’ looks to be more of a challenge to reproduce in concert.
Smart Bets: Boogarins
The Brazilian psych-rock quartet opens for Mdou Moctar on Sept. 8 at The Grey Eagle.
Smart Bets: Chris Jamison’s Ghost
The Marshall-based Americana artist brings his full band to Jack of the Wood on Sept. 7.
Acoustic Asheville: The Core
Even though the group’s debut record, ‘Turning Point,’ has only been out a week, The Core has already established itself as one of the area’s premiere jazz bands.
Album review: ‘Howling Back at the Wounded Dog’ by The Rough & Tumble
It contains the fleetingness of summer, the wistfulness of romance, the magic of fireflies. But it also contains the hard-scrapple beauty of living: The scrapes and bumps accrued while working toward a goal, a summit, a golden moment.
LOCAL VIDEO DEBUT: “Woodlands” by Alex Krug Combo
Delicate camera work captures insects on plants, the microscopic view lending a glimpse into a secret world.
Lifecurse releases its third album with an Orange Peel show
As the album’s name (‘The Wolf You Feed — Part I: Ulsiga’) suggests, it’s a two-part collection. Based on a Cherokee legend about the struggle between good and evil, the Aug. 30 release is “the bad wolf,” says Will Moss.
Smart Bets: Bombay Gasoline
The Asheville-based Southern Gothic electro-rock duo play Fleetwood’s on Aug. 30.