The Ohio experimental soul singer plays The Town Pump Tavern on July 10.
Senegalese kora master Diali Cissokho finds his groove in NC
Eight years after settling in North Carolina, Cissokho has just released his third album, Routes. Touring in support of the record, he and Kaira Ba play Isis Music Hall on Sunday, July 8.
Smart Bets: Jamie Laval and Megan McConnell
The fiddler and vocalist duo present an evening of Celtic music and mythic tales July 8 at Isis Music Hall.
Smart Bets: Johnnyswim & Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors
The supergroup brings its collaborate Goodbye Road tour to Thomas Wolfe Auditorium on July 6.
Conscious Party: Resist!
The benefit concert for the Puerto Rico Teachers Federation takes place July 7 at Salvage Station.
Acoustic Asheville: Another Country
Included in the performance are two songs that will be featured on the band’s upcoming record.
Video premier: “The Greatest Band in the World,” by Chuck Lichtenberger
The richly lit video was directed by Andrew Anderson and features lots of local cameos.
Tiny Desk Contest alumna Haley Heynderickx makes her Asheville debut
Heynderickx and her band will perform at The Grey Eagle on Saturday, June 30 . The show is part of her first tour across the U.S. — she’s done two solo tours in Europe, but before this month had never traveled through the American Midwest or seen the East Coast.
Happy 242: Independence Day events around WNC
Western North Carolina towns exude charm throughout the year, but on Independence Day they take that appeal to another level. That tradition continues in 2018 with streets and parks across the mountains playing host to parades, live music, festivals and other family-friendly celebrations while the sun is out, followed by fireworks and shows to cap off the night. […]
Smart Bets: Josiah Johnson
The Head and the Heart co-frontman plays a solo show June 28 at Ambrose West.
Andrew Scotchie & the River Rats and Doc Aquatic both release new albums
Andrew Scotchie & the River Rats debut their third album, Family Dynamo, and Doc Aquatic launches Shadowless Man. Both shows are scheduled for Friday, June 29; the River Rats play Highland Brewing Co. while Doc Aquatic takes the stage at The Mothlight.
Smart Bets: Swannanoa Chamber Music Festival
The 48th annual festival starts June 30 and offers a new program each weekend at Warren Wilson College and Waynesville’s First United Methodist Church.
Conscious Party: Rebuild and Repair Chimney Rock Village
The weekendlong fundraiser to rebuild and repair Chimney Rock Village takes place July 6-8 at Hickory Nut Gorge Brewery.
Q+A with Pritchard Park Songwriter Series artist Stevie Lee Combs
Combs will perform a solo set on Thursday, June 28.
30 Days Out: a look at upcoming concerts
Jagged rock, classic country, synthy dubstep and soulful pop: the next 30 day in Asheville are full of musical riches to suit most every taste.
Acoustic Asheville: Cameron Sutphin
His classic folk sound may seem a bit familiar to some, but he’s adding his own personal elements to the lyrics to create something his growing fan base will enjoy.
EP review: ‘Plecia’ by Sister Ivy
Ideal for late-night listening, the three songs that make up the “Plecia” EP are a small window into Sister Ivy’s music. Even though the project runs under 20 minutes, that’s enough time to win over a first-time listener.
Asheville Percussion Festival brings in female musicians from around the world
The seventh annual gathering of local and world-renowned percussionists features an all-female cast.
Stonewall Commemoration Week events in Asheville
Eight days of events provide opportunities for connection, celebration and learning around the 1969 Stonewall riots — LGBT community demonstrations against a police raid of the Stonewall Inn in New York City that helped launch the gay liberation movement.
Indigo De Souza releases a full-band, garage-rock album
“I feel like it’s confusing to people, who I am, because I’m putting out a lot of different kinds of music,” says De Souza. “But I’m more excited about that than taking a one-sized approach.”
Smart Bets: Asheville Mish-Mash Bash
Stephen Evans & the True Grits host an evening of diverse local music June 24 at The Grey Eagle.