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.
VIDEO PREMIERE: ‘Dawn’ by Laura Boswell
Filmed in January while the Asheville-based artist was visiting family and friends in Maui, the visuals find her atop Haleakalā National Park, a frequent destination during her three years in Hawaii.
Around town: Burial Beer Co. opens new music venue on the South Slope
The South Slope gets a new music venue. Plus, AIGA Asheville’s second annual design weekend; a paint pouring exhibit; and more.
VIDEO PREMIERE: ‘I’m Gonna Die’ by The Maggie Valley Band
Caroline and Whitney Miller shot their latest video in Northeast Georgia with Andromeda Films.
Around town: Day of the Dead
Asheville Sister Cities brings a Day of the Dead celebration to Weaverville. Plus, a moonlit paddle down the French Broad River; the return of Surreal Sirkus; and more.
Around town: An evening of scary stories from Appalachia
Seasonal regional tales at the Vance Birthplace State Historic Site’s annual event. Plus, the 14th annual Queer Girls Literary Reading; a new collection of poems from Hendersonville writer; and more.
Women in Business: Validation will come
“I work with toddlers, new parents and schools, so people are often too busy to shower you with compliments,” says Šara Stranovsky, director and owner of Bilingual Birdies Asheville. “Focus on the quality and mission of your work and validation will come.”
Female DJs find strength in numbers
DJ Molly Parti, DJ Lil Meow Meow and DJ Honey discuss finding success in a male-dominated industry.
Around town: The Lovely Asheville Annual Fall Festival returns
The Lovely Asheville Annual Fall Festival returns for a second year. Plus, former Kentucky poet laureate speaks at UNCA; a new book of poems from local author; and more.
Around town: Local musicians pay tribute to John Prine
The Knotty Gs put together the second annual John Prine tribute at The Grey Eagle. Plus, Mars Hill Brewing Co. hosts live music fundraiser for a postal worker who was carjacked; “Ben and Angela” premieres at the BeBe Theatre; and more.
Four of a Kind: Whitney Mongé shares insights on the local music scene
The singer-songwriter talks new projects and the city’s music scene.
Around town: Making things happen at Rare Bird Farm
Rare Bird Farm receives green light to hold events in Madison County. Plus, Blue Ridge Pride; a graffiti tour in the RAD; and more.
The Fritz, Nina Gi and Nerd Alert release new albums
Funk, soul, R&B and electronic sounds are represented across this month’s featured collections.
VIDEO PREMIERE: ‘Empire’s Fall’ by Minorcan
The Asheville-based rocker makes memorable use of clips from obscure movies depicting Roman and Greek mythology.