Larry “Po’folk” Williams discusses his musical journey and the significance of going head-to-head with an MC he greatly respects.
Smart Bets: The Cheeksters
The Asheville pop rockers play the lounge at Isis Music Hall on Nov. 17.
Conscious Party: ’80s Dance Party
The retro fundraiser for AHE takes place Nov. 22 at Isis Music Hall.
Acoustic Asheville: The Trongone Band
The Trongone Band is quickly getting noticed along the East Coast thanks to the release of the group’s debut record, Keys to the House, in June.
The Fritz releases a new album with social issues in mind
Earlier this year, the dance-rock group took some rare time off from performing to record a new album, titled Natural Mind, which it celebrates with a hometown show on Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Asheville Music Hall.
Toy Boat Community Art Space is in need of a new home
French Broad River Brewery’s expansion will force the community art space to relocate once its lease is up after January 2018.
Smart Bets: Daryl Hance Powermuse
The Florida-based guitarist/vocalist plays a free show at Pisgah Brewing Co. on Nov. 10.
Jeff Santiago & Los Gatos play a benefit for Puerto Rico
In cooperation with local band Modern Strangers, Los Gatos decided to make its already-scheduled Mothlight show a benefit, with all proceeds going toward United for Puerto Rico.
Smart Bets: Pan Harmonia
The Asheville-based chamber music repertory company performs its latest program at Black Mountain’s St. James Episcopal Church on Nov. 10 and Asheville’s Biltmore United Methodist Church on Nov. 12.
Smart Bets: The War & Treaty
The Michigan-based husband and wife duo play Isis Music Hall on Nov. 9.
Conscious Party: Hurricane Relief
The daylong, family-friendly music festival takes place Nov. 11 at Salvage Station.
Faces in the crowd: WNC crowdfunding initiatives
Each week, Xpress highlights notable WNC crowdsourcing initiatives that may inspire readers to become new faces in the crowd. This week features new studio Purna Yoga 828, an album by Jackson Emmer and the success story of local musical act Tina & Her Pony.
30 Days Out: a look at upcoming concerts
The artists previewed in this edition are a varied lot: Americana, classical music and rock. Three are regular fixtures on the Asheville music scene, and one makes a debut performance here in the next 30 days.
Acoustic Asheville: The Dig
The band can currently be found on tour opening for The Jesus and Mary Chain and She Wants Revenge!, but made a recent stop at The Mothlight.
VIDEO PREMIERE: “AVL Funk” by Ryan RnB Barber
From purple suits to singing eyeballs to handfuls of gold glitter, the song dips and sways for four-plus minutes and does a fine job of showcasing Barber’s prowess as a songwriter, front man and funk force.
Smart Bets: King Garbage
The local eclectic soul duo play a free show at Pisgah Brewing on Nov. 8.
Smart Bets: Fierce Fest AVL
The inaugural “inclusive festival for feminists who play hard” is set for Nov. 3-4 at The Odditorium.
Tina & Her Pony release a dreamy, forward-facing album
The Appalachian-inspired sounds of Tina & Her Pony are increasingly abstract in new album Champion, which was inspired by “dreams, the subconscious and death,” according to the local duo.
Smart Bets: Oteil Burbridge & Friends
The acclaimed bassist’s star-studded tour stops at Salvage Station on Nov. 3.
Carly Taich releases ‘Reverie’
The musician describes her sound as “whimsical, fervent and, at times, spooky” — another reason it’s perfect for Halloween week.
Acoustic Asheville: LoveRight
Members of The Get Right Band and the soulful strings of Lovestruck Suckers combine forces Friday, Oct. 27, 8 p.m. at The Altamont Theatre.