Three of this edition’s artists are local to Asheville, and the other represents an important piece of the history of nearby Athens, Ga.’s music scene.
Acoustic Asheville: Sammy Brue
there aren’t many teenagers with a brand-new feature-length record produced by the likes of John Paul White of The Civil Wars and Ben Tanner of Alabama Shakes.
Rock ‘n’ roll veteran Steve Katz brings an evening of songs and stories to Asheville
Memories provide the foundation for Katz’s current “music and conversation” tour, which includes a Thursday, June 22, date at The Orange Peel. The evening before, Katz will give a reading at Malaprop’s.
Smart bets: Bokanté
Bokanté will stop at New Mountain, as part of its international tour, on Tuesday, June 20.
Local puppeteer strings together a family tale
‘My Grandfather’s Prayers’ will debut on Sunday, June 18, at the Asheville Jewish Community Center auditorium.
Sixth All Go West Festival is by locals, for locals
When All Go West began, it was a one-day event. But festival organizer Arieh Samson received complaints from many friends who work in the local service industries. “People often can’t get off work on Saturday, so they’d miss it,” he says. So, beginning this year, the festival expands to two days.
Smart bets: Southern Avenue
Josh Black Organ Trio opens the show at Asheville Music Hall on Friday, June 16.
Smart bets: ‘Rescue Me!’ album release and benefit concert
The show, which raises funds for Brother Wolfe, takes place at Isis Music Hall on Friday, June 16.
Conscious Party: “Powering the People” benefit concert for Isaac Dickson Elementary
WHAT: A concert to benefit Isaac Dickson Elementary School WHEN: Saturday, June 17, 7-11 p.m. WHERE: Altamont Theatre WHY: Community members have come together to demand power over their power supply: Parents and community members will hold a benefit concert at the Altamont Theatre Saturday to raise money for Isaac Dickson Elementary School’s new solar […]
Acoustic Asheville: Adi
Besides being found busking all around downtown, you can also catch Adi performing at Carmel’s Kitchen and Bar.
Show review: Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
Back in Asheville after a four year hiatus, the rock legends delivered a concert-of-the-year candidate.
Video release: “Going West (Asheville 28806)” by Jr. James & The Late Guitar
The video captures West Asheville’s still slightly seedy (if all-too-quickly being spiffed up) atmosphere and sets its traffic and bustle to the beat of James’ steady-pulsing travel song.
EP review: ‘Shut it Down’ by DJ Audio
DJ Audio — born Ethan Conner — is a well-rounded talent, with notable skills in writing lyrics, vocals (both sung and rapped) and keyboards.
Smart bets: Heartbeats community art and music show
The benefit show takes place at The Mothlight on Wednesday, June 14.
Asheville duo House and Land play album an release show at The Mothlight
Sarah Louise Henson and Sally Anne Morgan pool their considerable knowledge of traditional music while embracing minimalism and experimentation.
Three free summer festivals worth visiting
This season, two new events — the Better Dads Festival and Xpand Fest — are launching in downtown Asheville. A little further out in Hot Springs, ballad singers and hikers are coming together to celebrate the Bluff Mountain Festival’s 22nd year.
Smart bets: Amanda Anne Platt & The Honeycutters
The band celebrates that release with two shows at The Grey Eagle on Friday and Saturday, June 9 and 10.
Bray Dickerson and Hunter Grigg release albums at a June 11 show
On Sunday, June 11, Bray Dickerson will launch his album at Catawba Brewing. The event is actual a double bill with Johnson City, Tenn.-based singer-songwriter Hunter Grigg, who has also just completed a new record.
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 a female duo’s traveling tribute to iconic songstresses before them; a parent’s efforts to end lunch debt shaming in local schools; and a team of Erwin High track athletes’ trip to compete at nationals.
30 Days Out: a look at upcoming concerts
Each of the four acts profiled in this edition is highly respected in its respective field. All are nationally-touring acts. And all are most certainly worth your time and heard-earned entertainment dollar.
Acoustic Asheville: Amanda Anne Platt
Recorded at Crossroads Studios in Arden, ‘Amanda Anne Platt & The Honeycutters’ features 13 new songs about life and death and everything in between. It will be released on Friday, June 9 and will be celebrated with two special shows — Friday and Saturday, June 9 and 10 — at The Grey Eagle.