Dehlia Low Live CD release Local bluegrass act Dehlia Low, in its brief three-year tenure, has already become one of those bands that is so in demand elsewhere it's hard to catch them at home. This past year they played Merlefest and Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival — and also found time to put out a new […]
Brews News: Cold Mountain, Craggie news and Asheville’s lady brewer
The brew that many of us anticipate all year is finally here: Highland Brewing’s Cold Mountain Winter Ale. This malty, lightly hopped, spiced seasonal ale comes out on draught and in kegs this week throughout WNC. This post includes a Brews News Live video report on the new brew.
Review of The Prisoner of Second Avenue
Early in his illustrious career, Neil Simon was often criticized for the shallowness of his characters and the frivolity of his material. While these deficiencies seemed in no way to detract from audiences’ enjoyment of his plays, Simon responded by writing The Prisoner of Second Avenue, an apparently sincere effort to treat of more serious themes and more complex characters, albeit in a comic framework.
Review of Angels in America: Millennium Approaches
There are few greater theatre-going pleasures than coming to grips with one of the handful of theatrical masterworks any given culture manages to create.
Tuesdae Mae Grae
Tuesdae was named among the winners for Best Local Drag Queen in this year’s Best of WNC.
Moogfest: A conversation with Clare and the Reasons
Dispatch from Planet Moogfest: Day Three (and beyond)
Our intergalactic explorations of Moogfest took us to the farthest reaches of the electro-dance party galaxy and beyond. Photo of Jonsi by Rick Orris
Moogfest: Scenes from the Moogaplex
In addition to its phenomenal lineup of musical performances, Moogfest offered a wealth of workshops, demonstrations and panel discussions. Experts, ranging from Bob Moog’s colleagues in the seminal days of synthesis to the more contemporary sound sculptors of today, came from around the country to share their ideas and vast experiences. Here’s a slideshow of photos taken from throughout the weekend’s educational events. Photos by Zen Sutherland.
Slideshow: MGMT at Moogfest
Click through to see a slideshow of photos from MGMT’s set at Moogfest. Photos by Rich Orris
Patchwork
Busk Break: Sparrow
One half of Sugarfoot Serenaders, Sparrow performs a solo version of the duo’s “Walt’s Waltz” in front of the Woolworth Walk in downtown Asheville.
Moogfest 2010 Sunday
Edgy Mama: Bullying and suicides — a letter to my kids
You are now at the ages where you may see and hear about and even experience bullying. You know already that it’s wrong — that bullies are cowards who need to hurt others in order to feel better about themselves.
Dispatch from Planet Moogfest, Day Two
Team Moog has been out in full force. Here’s a roundup from Day Two of the epic musical event. Moogfest continues tonight at venues throughout downtown Asheville.
Pictured here is Molly Kummerle of local band Paper Tiger. Photo by Zen Sutherland
Moogfest 2010 Saturday
Trying out the theremin at Moogfest
Busk Break: Jenne Sluder
Asheville-based singer/songwriter Jenne Sluder performs her original tune “Come to the Beach” next to the iron sculpture on the corner of Wall Street and Battery Park.
Moogfest Day 2: Mountain Man
The haunting, minimalist folk of Mountain Man is a far cry from the electronic dance beats that dominate the stages of Moogfest. Nevertheless, the Vermont-based three-piece had no trouble filling Harvest Records for an intimate sneak peak of their performance tonight at the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium.
Moogfest, Day One: Team Moog tells you all about it
Who started the biggest dance party? What did we learn from last night? Who brought it?
Moogfest: Dan Deacon at the Civic Center
Dance party? Yes, please. Video by Zen Sutherland.
Moogfest Day 1: “Best Dance Party of the Night” award goes to Girl Talk
Not surprisingly, Girl Talk won the night’s “Best Dance Party” award with mesmerizing mash-ups of songs that seemed almost impossible to mix together, like Guns ‘n Roses “Sweet Child O’ Mine” and Beyonce’s “All the Single Ladies.” As is usually the case at Girl Talk shows, raging fans took over the stage and transformed it into a globular dancing mass of flesh from start to finish. Photos by Rich Orris.