Irish tenor Emmet Cahill will return to Brevard with the sentimental songs of the season.
Conscious party: Rock for Rescues
Poet Radio, The Mudbottoms, Masonjar Menagerie and Brother Oliver are donating their musical talents in support of Asheville Humane Society. The benefit concert takes place at The Grey Eagle on Friday, Dec. 9.
Acoustic Asheville: The Battlefield
The folk quartet is built on three lead vocalists and layered with acoustic guitar, drums and occasionally mandolin and banjo.
Weekend Picks: Friday, Dec. 2 through Sunday, Dec. 4
December is underway, and there are plenty of holiday events to choose from. Whether you are interested in local holiday art and craft sales, Christmas theater shows or a jingle-bell themed 5K — this weekend has you covered. Check out this list of weekend highlights and visit the Mountain Xpress Community Calendar for a complete list of weekend […]
British arena rockers The Struts play Asheville
The group’s big sound invites comparisons to 1970s megastars like Queen. And two tracks were written and produced by American artist Gregg Alexander.
Smart bets: Fruit Bats
The band, led by singer-songwriter Eric D. Johnson, returns to The Mothlight on Sunday, Dec. 4.
Smart bets: Sierra Hull
Brevard listening room 185 King Street hosts an intimate evening with the bluegrass virtuoso on Saturday, Dec. 3.
Smart bets: David Dondero
Local rockers Minorcan will open for Dondero at The Altamont Theatre on Thursday, Dec. 1.
Acoustic Asheville: Freestone August
The Wales native is a folk singer by trade and occasionally sings in the Welsh language.
Weekend Picks: Friday, Nov. 25 through Sunday, Nov. 27
Check out this list of weekend highlights and visit the Mountain Xpress Community Calendar for a complete list of weekend events! FRIDAY Transylvania Community Arts Council tcarts@comporium.net, tcarts.org 4th FRIDAYS, 5-8pm – Gallery Walk. Free to attend. Held in downtown Brevard. Hendersonville Holiday Tree Lighting cityofhendersonville.org FR (11/25), 5:30pm – Holiday tree lighting. Free. Held at Hendersonville Historic […]
The artful life of Lady D’Arbanville
Through her art, actress, muse and model Patti D’Arbanville tells many stories. She can often be found honing her craft at Tryon Arts and Crafts School; she’s now a resident of Tryon will be the featured in The Artist of the Year Gallery Show in February.
Shane Parish records interpretations of Appalachian folk songs
“Originally the theme was death and judgement,” says Parish of the album that would become Undertaker Please Drive Slow. He’ll release it with a show at The Grey Eagle on Sunday, Nov. 27.
Travers Brothership celebrates its debut album release
The group — named No. 1 Alternative Band in WNC by Xpress readers this year — has scheduled a hometown show at the Salvage Station on Saturday, Nov. 26, to celebrate the release of A Way to Survive.
Smart bets: The Kruger Brothers
They recently performed the debut of “Roan Mountain Suite,” their latest commission, in Bristol, Tenn. The trio return to Isis Music Restaurant & Music Hall on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 25 and 26.
IN PHOTOS: Asheville Holiday Parade
Crowds flocked to fill the streets of downtown Asheville for the annual holiday parade.
Smart bets: FRITZgiving
Other local acts like DJ Marley Carroll and Hustle Souls join the bill for FRITZgiving at Asheville Music Hall on Friday, Nov. 25
Smart bets: TRiG
TRiG returns for his second show at The Orange Peel with fellow local artists Trip Gang, Deelayne, Leequan, Lazz and YPC Darius on Friday, Nov. 25.
Acoustic Asheville: Marco Benevento
Long known for his work in the alternative jazz world, Benevento is currently melding that sound with psychedelic pop.
Conscious party: Support for Standing Rock
For supporters of the Standing Rock movement, there are multiple ways to get involved without leaving Asheville.
30 Days Out: a look at upcoming concerts
This week’s roundup includes the California Guitar Trio, TAUK, Howard Jones and The O’Connor Band.
Sound track: “Recorded” by Telecine
Depending on your current metal state, you might take keen pleasure in a song title, “F**ked Up Erector Set.” Especially when it plays as if said erector said it being hurled and smashed; tiny screws and painted metal pieces sent flying in all directions. The song is the lead track on Recorded (out on Monday, […]