S/He Loves Me, S/He Loves Me Not, a modern-dance-meets-musical showcase, explores the giddy, passionate, turbulent and tumultuous — along with the sweet and triumphant — emotions inspired by love. Members of Moving Women, Asheville’s female-fronted performance ensemble and a project of Arts2People, partnered with area musicians and visual artists to present a funny, contemplative and […]
The Suspect: Tapes ‘n Tapes This indie band formed at Carleton College in Minnesota 2003; in 2005 Pitchfork gave their debut album, The Loon, an 8.3 rating (out of 10), “Best New Music” tag and cites the band’s clear influences as “Pavement, Wire, Beach Boys and Pixies.” Each of the four members of Tapes ‘n […]
Jake Shimabukuro When Jake Shimabukuro's mother handed him a ukulele at age 4, she probably never imagined her son would become a virtuoso, known for complex finger work and renditions of classic rock tunes (a Hendrix-style "Star Bangled Banner," for one). Of his most recent album, Peace Love Ukulele, Shimabukuru says, "if everyone played the […]
Winter coats and black boots on Hiawassee Street.
Christy Bishop portrays Zelda Fitzgerald in this one-woman show with as much virtuosity, as much invention and commitment as one will ever see on stage. Anywhere.
I like the idea of Valentine’s Day. What’s not to like about celebrating love and eating chocolate? What I don’t like is the commercialism around the day…or the pressure associated with it.
Yes, this three-song EP by Alligator Indian has “Xmas” in the title, but don’t let that weird you out. The experimental collection is perfect for any season.
Asheville-based busker Brett performs his version of the traditional tune “Na Wesyleu, Pry Wekzeri” in front of the iron sculpture on the corner of Wall Street and Battery Park.
Singer/songwriter Josh Ritter, who returns to the Orange Peel on Tuesday, Feb. 15, talks to Xpress about doing what makes him happy, writing a novel, his thoughts on love songs and what it’s like to be on stage.
Asheviile-based busking violinist Matthew Heckler performs an improv ending in his version of the traditional tune “The Hot Bulgar” in front of the Woolworth Walk in downtown Asheville.
The second annual live and silent auction for OpenDoors, a not-for-profit dedicated to helping at-risk youth, promises to be a celebratory occasion featuring original art, food, wine, beer and “explosive hot jazz” performed by the Firecracker Jazz Band. Get your tickets by Monday, Feb. 7.
The Girl Who Chased the Moon comes out in paperback on Wednesday, Feb. 9; Malaprop’s holds a book signing event.
The little woman with the big voice took the Orange Peel stage last night and played a polished, passionate and extremely fun show. Photos by Rich Orris.
Shades of purple paired with leather and suede boots on Lexington Ave. and Walnut St.
Whether you’re looking to survive the zombie apocalypse, read a dirty poem to a room full of strangers, explore the meaning of life or just dance like no one’s looking, we’ve got a budget friendly event for you. And while you’re here, check out Clubland for a complete guide to weekend music.
Disclaimer Stand-up Lounge welcomes The Rubber & Glue Tour to Athena’s tonight.
A mother and daughter (click for a photo of the duo) shop on Lexington Ave. in colorful frames.
Author Elizabeth Gilbert says that 15 years ago, she believed love was something she would stumble onto "like an Antiques Roadshow treasure kind-of thing. 'Oh my God! Look what I've found! Something really valuable right here in this bar!'" And of course it would be love at first sight. These romantic notions and expectations lead […]
Beer and music partnerships are a longstanding tradition in America, and Asheville's breweries are no exception. Week in and week out, local tasting rooms host a seemingly endless stream of regional talent, usually for free. But Highland Brewing Company has gone a step beyond providing a room to perform; the local hop-house actually employs a […]
If you want to look at impeccable contemporary craft and fine art, Blue Spiral 1 is the place to go. This is not an arena where you will find threadbare installations or experimental-video collage projected on the walls. If an artist is dealing with conceptual subject matter at Blue Spiral 1, expect serious craftsmanship to […]
Some acts are hard to follow. Especially acts that end the set with a four-part a cappella rendition of the snap-inducing Billy Joel classic “For the Longest Time.” Throw in a successful marriage proposal before the cheering crowd — as was the case during Don Duke Meets the Queen's debut performance at The Get Down […]
