North Carolina’s lawmakers are back in session and facing a potential $3.7 billion budget shortfall. That’s frightening. What’s even more frightening is how the budget might be balanced — through massive cuts, which, in the long run, could harm this state’s economy significantly.
Asheville-based busker Samuel W. performs his version of Gurunam Singh’s song “Eyes of the Angels” on a windy winter day in downtown Asheville.
Local busker Mariza performs her original song “Dignity” on an extremely windy and cold day in downtown Asheville.
In this week’s Post Yo Bills, we take a look at the flyers on display at Rosetta’s Kitchen.
A handful of lucky fans were treated to an intimate set by Yonder Mountain String Band Friday at PULP. The Xpress was there to bring you this video.
Asheville-based singer/songwriter Mariza performs her original tune “Little Blue Bird” on the corner of Battery Park and Wall Street on a very cold, windy day.
Gray and white diamond plaid cowl-neck dress, worn with patterned tights and boots. Seen on Battery Park.
Local Artist Brian Vasilik is featuring his watercolor collection at the First Congregational United Church of Christ Art Gallery.
A few ideas for painting the Asheville dining scene red on Valentine’s weekend.
Asheville on Bikes brings back the bicycle culture supporting party Bike Love. The annual event takes place at Arcade Asheville on Feb. 26.
Anyone who’s seen Dr. Dog can attest to the fact that it’s one of the most infectious acts around, with an endlessly entertaining show that’s downright impossible to resist. The band’s set at The Orange Peel Tuesday was no exception, especially with Asheville’s own Seth Kauffman lending a hand on percussion.
Celebrating her birthday on Haywood Street.
Now that you’ve had a moment to peruse Smart Bets and This Weekend on a Shoestring and Clubland and this week’s features, you’re probably ready to plan your weekend. But wait! There’s more! And if you order in the next three minutes we’ll throw in this set of Ginsu knives! (Not really.) But you can check out Heather Luttrell (pictured) plus an art opening, a play and more.
Whether you’re planning a date for Valentine’s or flying solo this season, we’ve got a host of budget-friendly events to keep that hard-earned cash where it belongs: in the bank. And while you’re here, check out Clubland for a complete schedule of the weekend’s music.
Basking in the winter sun on Lexington Ave. Black shirt, leggings and boots; gold bag and scarf.
Not to be unromantic, but Valentine's Day is a tar pit of potential disaster. All of the ingredients for trouble are wrapped up in one pretty package. Unrealistic expectations, too many glasses of champagne, budgetary constraints and romantic jitters can cause real relationship strain. And when it comes to sticky subjects like matters of the […]
This is not to say that we’re experts on love, or even dating. We can’t tell you if you’ve got a perfect match on your hands, or a Fatal Attraction in the making. But if you do have a special someone in your sights and that someone has agreed to spend Valentine’s Day (or some […]
Click here to download the PDF version. My dearest __________ (local food product), As I awoke this __________ (time of day) and gazed upon the shimmering __________ (downtown Asheville building), my thoughts could not help but turn to your __________ (adjective) __________ (body part). It almost made my own __________ (body part) blush. And it […]
One look at the band photo to the right, and it’s pretty clear that local songwriter Angi West — that’s her in the hedgehog mask — has a, well, rather quirky sense of humor. “I think that most of the time I censor myself,” says West about her new album, Opportunity Cost, which she recorded […]
In 2006, singer/songwriter/bandleader/all-around-nice-guy Josh Ritter was named in Paste’s "100 Greatest Living Songwriters," which was probably as daunting as it was flattering, since Ritter was, at the time, 29 years old. Dylan, Neil Young and Springsteen were numbers 1, 2 and 3 respectively; Ritter was number 97. But he still beat out T Bone Burnett, […]
It’s no shock that Bobby Bare Jr. became a musician. The alt-rock troubadour grew up surrounded by the business. His father and namesake was a country music star. Waylon Jennings and Shel Silverstein (himself a noted songwriter) were regular fixtures at the house. His childhood neighbors included George Jones and Tammy Wynette. […]
