The band will play The Town Pump in Black Mountain on Thursday, May 9; Sanctuary Brewing in Hendersonville on Friday, May 10; and One Stop on Thursday, June 13.
Spring LEAF brings India.Arie and other groundbreaking artists to the stage
Other sonic offerings at spring LEAF include soul, jazz and r&b alchemizers the Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio; singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist sisters Larkin Poe; husband-and-wife soul-folk duo The War and Treaty; swamptronica project Dirtwire; and classical-meets-hip-hop outfit Black Violin, among many more.
Smart Bets: Hubby Jenkins
The Carolina Chocolate Drops’ multi-instrumentalist plays a May 8 solo show at Isis.
Asheville Music School benefit takes on The Beatles’ ‘Revolver’
‘Revolver’ is often thought of as the first Beatles album to make use of the recording studio as an instrument. The album’s innovative, experimental nature is evident on tracks as varied as the singalong “Yellow Submarine” and the droning, psychedelic “Tomorrow Never Knows,” a John Lennon composition.
Acoustic Asheville: Gold Light and Snakemusk
They are releasing their debut album, Shadows In The Shallows, on Friday, May 10 and are celebrating with two local shows that day.
Album review: ‘Bamanaya Sira’ by Arouna & Biko
The duo’s concept of world music is expansive enough to include most anything, but in the process it remains true to the fundamental characteristics of African music.
Queen Bee and the Honeylovers release their ‘Asheville’ album
Queen Bee and the Honeylovers aren’t completely immersed in the past; Moore’s historically based lyrics cover themes that are universal, and many are relevant to present-day Asheville.
Smart Bets: Dungeon Family
Big Boi, Goodie Mob and other Atlanta hip-hop greats play Salvage Station on April 27.
Neo-Pastiche Festival celebrates experimental music traditions
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center is the location of a new festival celebrating uncategorizable music, running Thursday-Sunday, April 25-28.
Smart Bets: Axxa/Abraxas
The Asheville psych-rockers play a record release show on April 27 at The Mothlight.
Bill Fleming builds community through Get Off the Grid Fest
“Culture is the closest to my heart,” says Fleming, who plays steel guitar, of activities at the second biennial Get Off the Grid Fest . “The best way to build the culture of a community is through music and dance, and we have an incredibly strong line-up. It’s an empowering and joyful event.”
Smart Bets: Erin McKeown
The musician and activist plays an intimate solo set at Isis on April 25.
30 Days out: a look at upcoming concerts
Two celebrated local artists (one who’s bidding farewell to Asheville, the other a globetrotting artist who’s only occasionally home) and two psychedelic bands (one a relic from the ’70s, the other a new and soul-infused exponent of the style) are spotlighted in this roundup.
Acoustic Asheville: Dee White
White recently made his Asheville debut at The Grey Eagle and gave an exclusive performance of two songs before the concert.
Music Video Asheville returns to Diana Wortham Theatre
This year, 82 videos were reportedly turned in this year, and the anonymous selection committee has been working hard to decide which ones will make the cut.
Variety show spotlights local artists and benefits Our VOICE
The second iteration is slated for Monday, April 22, at The Mothlight with Chris Rodrigues and Abby the Spoon Lady, Laura Blackley and Tina & Her Pony; Forty Fingers & a Missing Tooth; Hilliary Begley; Tom Peters; Josh McClure of Jus Twerk; Kathleen Hahn of Danceclub Asheville; Kevin Evans and Lauren Napoli of Aerial Space.
Smart Bets: Helltrap Nightmare
The Chicago horror-comedy ensemble brings its brand of horror-comedy to The Mothlight on April 23.
Smart Bets: Springtopia
Headlined by Perpetual Groove, the Franklin music festival runs April 19-21 to Altered Frequencies.
Rising Appalachia plays an Earth Day benefit concert for clean water
“We were activists before we were musicians,” says Chloe Smith. “So there’s always been a natural instinct for us to be aware of what’s going on in our surroundings and take part in movements and missions to make the world a better place.”
Carsie Blanton brings her fierce, feminist, fun-filled songs to Isis
Carsie Blanton makes what she describes on her Facebook page as, “music for smart, ferocious, muffin-hearted libertines.” It’s as fun as it is revolutionary.
Smart Bets: Marley Carroll
The local instrumentalist/producer/DJ opens for Little People on April 18 at Asheville Music Hall.