“Even though I make books, I really hadn’t considered this kind of thing before because it’s so far from what I know,” said Asheville artist Margaret Couch Cogswell about her recent publication, Book Play. Still, she says of the venture, “If it’s all easy, you’re not learning anything.” Book Play, Cogswell’s first publication, is primarily […]
"This is a coming together of friends for the cultivation of a spiritual awareness of the effect of music on the soul and the collective," says the earnest and enthusiastic press release for 2PPM (aka Two People Playing Music) and ONAWA. The local experimental bands have not only been honing their original sounds, but busily […]
Pulp, the private club located under The Orange Peel, is occasionally open for special shows when the upstairs stage is closed. Among those performance gracing Pulp's intimate space is a series of local and regional underground bands. Wyla, the dreamy, experimental shoegaze project of Edward Madill, headlines on Thursday, July 25. Altered Zones wrote that […]
Toy Boat Community Art Space celebrates its first anniversary with a sock-hop spectacular. Both sock hop and spectacular are accompanied by a bunch of exclamation points on the show poster — keep that in mind when planning an outfit and polishing your moves for the themed dance (!). Little Diddy Know and Shangri Las provide […]
Colorado-based bluegrass-rock fusion act Yonder Mountain String Band is "more than just a musical party," according to press. "It’s bluegrass for the masses, acoustic tunes filled with dazzling chops, and it’s fun to boot." The band is a regular at festivals, but is also known for bringing something extra to the stage. On its current […]
We are the champions: The Emerald Lounge hosts the Dig Fest Battle of the Bands on Thursday, July 25, pitting winners of a community poll against one another for a spot at the August festival and a chance to record at Solomon Mines Studio. Performers include Burn the Sun, Uncle Hamish and the Hooligans, Pipapelli, […]
Fri. July 26 5 Walnut Wine Bar: Jamar Woods acoustic band (soul, funk), 10 pm Asheville Music Hall: Josh Blake's Jukebox (funk, rock) w/ Mary Frances & the Dirty Classics, 10 pm Athena's Club: Mark Appleford (singer-songwriter, Americana, blues), 5-10p m — DJ, 10 pm-2 am Boiler Room: Free Radio (hip-hop) w/ Tru Dru, Benihana […]
Local artists, designers and models will be represented at a runway event on Thursday, July 25. Photo from the fashion show’s Facebook page.
Asheville Wild Birds Unlimited owners will present a travelogue of their recent trip to Alaska on Sunday, July 28. Photo by Simon Thompson.
The two bands bring avant-garde pop to The Odditorium on Sunday, July 28.
Local musician Jackson Scott releases his much-hyped Fat Possum debut on Tuesday, July 23.
Last weekend’s RiverMusic concert was a showcase of Nashville soul from G.E.D. Records. Click through for two videos by Jesse Hamm.
Short film “Flight of the Mind” (which screens in the Cinema Lounge at Carolina Cinemas on Wednesday, July 24) follows the life and work of local quadriplegic artist, Marcus C. Thomas.
Most people consider classical music to be old music, unless you’re at a conservatory, which we aren’t. Even the term conservatory implies preservation, commemorating rather than creating. Composer and musician Jason DeCristofaro has called a rally of sorts to refute that assumption, and although the Brevard College adjunct may actually be at a conservatory right now, he’s taking the debate out of school. (Pictured: Jason DeCristofaro and Dosia McKay review McKay’s “First in Flight,” which will premiere at the July 21 concert.)
The local Led Zeppelin tribute group will play their last show before singer Rhett McGahee moves to Mexico.
Cycle through Black Mountain farms, attend the Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands or catch a Spanish-language film this weekend. Podcast hosted by Ms. Amandi of Asheville Free Media’s Bombshell-ter Radio.
Add Vile to the list of big names who’ve played in store at the West Asheville record store.
This weekend, enjoy meditation, theater, cycling and more. As always, Xpress highlights the best in low-cost entertainment.
Town Mountain covers the Boss in a green room video shot by Brian Adam Smith.
The former front man of Jack’s Mannequin and Something Corporate is currently on tour in support of his solo debut. He played a high energy show last Friday. Photo by Sara Hobbs.
