In addition to performances by The Moon and You and Rob Nance and the Lost Souls, an upcoming benefit for the ACLU will include three literary readings by A.C. Reynolds High School students. The Mothlight hosts the event on Friday, Jan. 13.
Acoustic Asheville: Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe with Jimmy Herring
Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe rolled through Asheville recently as part of the “Running with the Diesel” tour.
Weekend Picks: Friday, Dec. 30, 2016 – Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017
Check out this list of weekend highlights and visit the Mountain Xpress Community Calendar for a complete list of weekend events! EXHIBITIONS ‘we’re not who we thought we were’ at Ramp Studio Gallery 821 Riverside Drive Through SA (12/31) – we’re not who we thought we were, exhibition of the multimedia sculpture by Jameid Ferrin. […]
Where to ring out the old and welcome the new year
For those of us who want to kick this year to the curb and see in — albeit with some trepidation — 2017, here’s where to sip some bubbly, wear a wacky hat, dance like no one’s watching and party like it’s 1999 (there’s no shame if you secretly wish it was).
MUSIC VIDEO: Natural Born Leaders
The band recently released two videos that showcase energy and funk, and a creative mashing of styles into something that feels fresh.
Smart bets: United Through Music
Mook, Siren Xo, Rad & James, Mic Savvy, Blaze III, Marley P and DJ Bionik from New York City will perform at the showcase at UpCountry Brewing on Friday, Dec. 30.
Fiddler Jamie Laval brings Celtic Christmas to Asheville and Tryon
For several years now, Celtic fiddler Jamie Laval has crafted a special December program for audiences. He presents “Celtic Christmas,” a family-friendly performance that showcases not only Christmas traditions, but observances of older pagan rituals centered around winter solstice.
Smart bets: Stuart Ross and the Temp Agency
The Friday, Dec. 30, performance at the Burnsville Town Center is a homecoming show for Ross, who grew up in the Western North Carolina locale.
Smart bets: Futurebirds
Futurebirds will perform at The Grey Eagle on Friday, Dec. 30
Conscious party: Sweet Claudette plays a pro-choice benefit
“We are proud to support NARAL and the worthy cause of protecting women’s reproductive rights in the United States,” says Melissa Hyman of Sweet Claudette, the band headlining an upcoming fundraiser for the nonprofit. The Mothlight hosts the show on Thursday, Jan. 5.
Smart bets: The Nth Power
The Nth Power takes the stage at The Asheville Music Hall, along with Dynamo, on Thursday, Dec. 29.
30 Days Out: a look at upcoming concerts
The final roundup of 2016 includes Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band, The Nth Power, The Cheeksters and Marching Church.
Acoustic Asheville: Daniel Romano
The self-proclaimed King of Mosey came up with the term to avoid being labeled a country artist.
Musoscribe’s top 5 Asheville concerts of 2016
From the standpoint of live music, this year has been another remarkable one for Western North Carolina. In addition to some superb homegrown/local talent, Asheville remains a popular destination for some of the very best touring musical acts.
Weekend Picks: Friday, Dec. 23 – Sunday, Dec. 25
Check out this list of weekend highlights and visit the Mountain Xpress Community Calendar for a complete list of weekend events! EXHIBITIONS ‘The Wish List Celebration’ at American Folk Art 64 Biltmore Ave., 281-2134, amerifolk.com FR (11/25) through FR (12/30) – The Wish List Celebration, group exhibition. ‘We’re not who we thought we were’ at RAMP […]
Smart bets: Carolina Wray
The performance will include other regional artists like The American Gonzos and Rookie of the Year. It takes place at Black Bear Coffee Co. in Hendersonville on Friday, Dec. 23.
New album features Asheville artists sounding the alarm on threats to civil liberties
Released on Dec. 1, the digital-only Code Red is curated by Asheville musician Dave Harris (formerly the owner of Smashing Guitars) and features six local artists among the 40 musicians represented. “But the support has been far and wide,” Harris says.
Smart bets: Holy Ghost Tent Revival
The band will perform a Home Alone-themed show at The Mothlight on Friday, Dec. 23.
Smart bets: Ian Ridenhour
White Horse Black Mountain hosts the holiday show on Friday, Dec. 23
Smart bets: Double Crown’s fourth anniversary
Buxton Hall Barbecue caters the celebratory event on Thursday, Dec. 22.
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 local tree-planting initiative plus albums by Ben Phan and the Soul Symphony and Honey Be Nice.