“I don’t just love bluegrass music,” she says. “I like some EDM, I like some pop. … I wanted to figure out how to marry that together and make something that’s authentically me, as well as an authentic experience for the listener.”
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“I don’t just love bluegrass music,” she says. “I like some EDM, I like some pop. … I wanted to figure out how to marry that together and make something that’s authentically me, as well as an authentic experience for the listener.”
The electric Americana band hosts “3 Ring Shenanigans” art and music events Oct. 8-10 at Ambrose West.
The Black Mountain singer-songwriter celebrates his birthday with Malcolm Holcombe and Woody Wood on Oct. 6 at White Horse Black Mountain.
The 51st annual folk music festival takes place Oct. 6 at Mars Hill University.
The new trio, which includes Asheville-based guitarist Tashi Dorji, plays The Mothlight on Oct. 4.
The group’s show is the local festival is its last Asheville-area concert before heading to Europe on tour.
Vocalist Paul Janeway discusses his group’s new album and not wanting to be known as merely a live band.
The Chicago-based experimental duo returns to The Mothlight on Sept. 29.
The annual celebration of regional culture takes place Sept. 29 at Western Carolina University.
The recent Asheville transplants play a record release party Sept. 29 at Foggy Mountain Brew Pub.
Arena rock, engaging and tuneful pop, heartfelt blues and deep funk are just some of the sounds explored by live acts playing in Asheville over the next 30 days.
The group is one of the featured artists at Asheville Barnaroo on Friday, Sept. 28.
Unlike some EPs, Space and Time doesn’t feel like a quick compilation of leftovers designed to buy time while the next full-length is developed. Each of its four cuts is the equal in quality and nuance to the best of what has come before.
A frequent visitor to Asheville since his days with Drive-By Truckers, the guitarist always looks forward to meeting up with old friends here. “Asheville is like the brunch capital of the South,” he says.
The dual celebrations of Korean culture will be held Sept. 22 at the TC Roberson High School gymnasium.
The former Asheville residents play White Horse on Sept. 21.
Kramer plays Asheville Barnaroo on Friday, Sept. 28; she shared two new songs with Acoustic Asheville.
The Rock*A*Teens, Spider Bags and Floating Action play The Grey Eagle on Sept. 15.
Pillar features a number of high-profile guest players including bassists Wooten, MonoNeon and Oteil Burbridge, Béla Fleck on banjo, saxophonist Jeff Coffin and percussionist Weedie Braimah.
A live touring band will perform Prince’s greatest hits and deep cuts with the Asheville Symphony on Sept. 14 in the ExploreAsheville.com Arena.
A blues legend, an unpredictable force of nature, and two local acts — one long established, the other part of the current hard rock resurgence — are spotlighted in this roundup.