Hiroya — who will be will be performing at Isis Restuarant & Music Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 2 — began his musical journey on this most Appalachian of instruments, though growing up in rural Japan didn’t make it easy for him to learn
Show review: Hip-hop icon Aesop Rock at The Orange Peel
The satisfyingly weird, wry happiness left lingering in the faces of those standing around as the lights went up speak to the power of Aesop Rock’s verses and message.
Del McCoury teams up with Steep Canyon Rangers for three nights in Asheville
“A lot of these younger bands, you know, they tend to sound alike,” says Del McCoury. “But those boys, they have their own sound.”
Smart bets: Love Trumps Fear
The Altamont Theatre will be transformed into a musical utopia on Friday, Jan. 20.
Acoustic Asheville: Cordovas
The band is preparing to release its sophomore record and recently gave a stripped-down performance at The Grey Eagle.
Weekend Picks: Friday, Jan. 13 – Sunday, Jan. 15
Check out this list of weekend highlights and visit the Mountain Xpress Community Calendar for a complete list of weekend events! FRIDAY ‘Zola Marcus: Kinetic Origins’ at Black Mountain College Museum & Arts Center 56 Broadway, 828-350-8484, blackmountaincollege.org FR (1/13) through SA (5/13) – Zola Marcus: Kinetic Origins, exhibition of the paintings of Zola Marcus. Reception: […]
Andrew Scotchie’s birthday concert honors his father’s memory
While Andrew Scotchie’s celebration honors his late father’s memory, it’s anything but a solemn event. “As far as my heart and soul goes, it’s the best way for me to start the New Year,” he says.
Smart bets: The Band of Heathens
The Americana group will play its new album along with older tunes at The Grey Eagle on Wednesday, Jan. 18.
Mountain Soul Party shines a spotlight on local artists
The event, now in its second year, showcases Asheville’s soul musicians. The production takes place at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall on Friday, Jan. 13.
Smart bets: The Paper Crowns Band
The full band (including members of Phuncle Sam) will play its first gig at Pisgah Brewing Co. on Saturday, Jan. 14.
30 Days Out: a look at upcoming concerts
This week’s roundup includes Dweezil Zappa, Wendy Jones, Airpark and The Legendary Shack Shakers.
Acoustic Asheville: Don Gallardo
Blending roots, Americana and country sounds, the singer-songwriter has been playing gigs the world over and has developed a large following in the UK..
LOCAL VIDEO RELEASE: “Doin the Most” by The Gift
R&B artist Ty Young, aka The Gift, recently dropped a video for his song “Doin the Most.” Featuring KJ Carter, is was shot on Wall Street in downtown Asheville.
Weekend Picks: Friday, Jan. 6 – Sunday, Jan 8
Check out this list of weekend highlights and visit the Mountain Xpress Community Calendar for a complete list of weekend events! EXHIBITIONS ‘Running From Madness’ at PUSH Skate Shop 25 Patton Ave., 225-5509, facebook.com/PushSkateShop/ Through MO (1/23) – Running From Madness, a group show curated by Maxx Feist. Lisa Klakulak Jewelry Exhibition at Mora Contemporary Jewelry 9 Walnut […]
Spaceman Jones and Chachillie release a collaborative EP
The soul-searching and beat-savvy four-song collection came out of four- or five-day writing and recording session. Spaceman Jones and Chachillie perform a show at The Odditorium on Saturday, Jan. 21.
Reed Turchi comes home to celebrate his new solo album, ‘Tallahatchie’
Turchi headed back to his roots, recording Tallahatchie, a solo record in the truest sense of the word. “The only sort of natural and right thing to do musically — personally, too — was to get back to the most basic, square-one kind of music,” he says.
Smart bets: Jane Kramer
The soulful Americana songstress plays with Old Man Luedecke at The Grey Eagle on Saturday, Jan. 7.
IN PHOTOS: Philo album release show
Special guests who joined Philo onstage throughout the night included members of Empire Strikes Brass, local Grammy-nominated vocalist Debrissa McKinney, MC Smidi and more.
Smart bets: The Musical of Musicals
It’s a romping, riotous 90-minute staging for all ages, rife with puns and subtle references to other famed Broadway shows. Performances will take place at 35below on Fridays and Saturdays, Jan. 6-22.
Sound track: “Holophrase” by Yours Truly
The band holds an album release party at The Mothlight on Saturday, Jan. 7, 9 p.m.
Smart bets: Eine Kleine Rhine Musik
The Asheville Symphony Orchestra performs the music of Brahms, Haydn and Schumann at the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium on Saturday, Jan. 14.