This weekend is all about the music, and whether you’re looking for soothing folk, Motown soul or metal that will melt your face, we’ve got it covered. While you’re here, share your own budget-friendly events in the comments section below.
The Enemy Lovers’ Stella Blue residency
The local rockers announce a weekly free show beginning Oct. 28.
Haywood Street
Green hat and purple coat, seen in downtown Asheville.
“The Daily Show” co-founder delivers her “State of the Union” ***PODCAST***
This podcast was culled from a recent phone conversation between Xpress reporter Jake Frankel and Lizz Winstead, who co-created The Daily Show and is coming to town this weekend for a stand-up comedy performance and writing workshop. In the interview, Winstead talks about her Asheville events, the role of The Daily Show in popular political and media culture, what she thinks will happen in the upcoming midterm elections and much more.
Waking Up America
"One thing to remember in what seems like a big overwhelming sea of 'The world's going to hell in a handcart,' is that, if you can still laugh at the hypocrisy, you have hope," says Lizz Winstead, who co-created The Daily Show in 1996 as a satirical response to the growing absurdity of 24/7 cable-news […]
Somewhere between Buddy Holly and Bruce Springsteen
The jangly urgency in the opening notes of The Taking or the Leaving says it all. This is a new Brian McGee: louder, faster and better than ever. “I really wanted to make a record that was going to take a step forward sound-wise, and I wanted things to get a little louder,” he says […]
i-Dose
Hide the children. Lock your doors. Kiss your loved ones goodbye. There's a new drug craze in town. You've probably heard about it by now. It'd be hard not to, with the media in such a tizzy over it. They call it i-Dosing: a "digital drug" that people claim […]
The Profiler
The Suspect: Perpetual Groove These Georgia natives have been making music together since 1997, playing their style of improvisational jam-band rock. The group has been reinvigorated by the addition of keyboardist John Hruby, and they’ve recently released two new studio CDs, the full length Heal, and the EP Honey Cuts. Can Be Found: The Orange […]
Smart Bets
Woody Pines at the LAB Always wanted to make an album? Here's your chance: Local roots act Woody Pines will perform at the LAB's back room on Friday, Oct. 22, and Echo Mountain Studios will record the show, to be released as a limited-edition vinyl LP for the holidays. Says Pines, "it's a great chance […]
Sound Track
Vanatu Kava bar offered the perfect vibe for the now-local singer/songwriter Chelsea Lynn LaBate to spin her intricate stories. As she said between her first few songs, “It feels like a house show … carpets, couches, small spaces. I love it!” Spinning stories: Singer/songwriter Chelsea Lynn LaBate, who also performs with Ten Cent Poetry. Photo […]
Halloween in the clubs
Xpress has been bringing you Halloween events from around the area. Here’s a list of what’s happening in the clubs over Halloween weekend. Know of other events? Add them in the comments section.
Conscious Party Web Extra: N.C. Stage presents “Play Local” benefit
With scrumptious food catered by Cucina 24, The Market Place Restaurant, Bouchon Bistro and Izzy’s Coffee Den, plus local beer crafted by Craggie Brewing and a colorful fashion show inspired by the plays in N.C. Stage’s 2010-2011 season, Play Local promises to be a lively party supporting educational and artistic opportunities at N.C. Stage.
Wall Street
A dress and boots is pretty much the fall uniform around Asheville.
Fall 2010 Lake Eden Arts Festival
Photos from the Fall LEAF at Camp Rockmont in Black Mountain.
Photo by Jonathan Welch
Mountain Xpress entertainment preview
Xpress A&E reporter Alli Marshall talks to 98.1 The River DJ Ashley Davis about what’s coming up, entertainment-wise.
Edgy Mama: Childhood memories
I was nervous when my oldest kid turned three, because I’d read that that’s around the age when most of us embed our first long-term memories.
Busk Break: JJ Ball Performs “Pinnacle”
Last month, we featured a tune by recently arrived singer/songwriter JJ Ball. Today, we’re presenting another performance from his set. Here’s his original tune “Pinnacle.”
Oktoberfest
Mad Science: artist explores new technologies in art-making
This month at Flood Gallery, electronic-media artist Gene Felice demonstrates what happens when rapid-prototyping technology gets caught up in the visual-arts realm.
Busk Break: Chris McCune performs “Country”
Last week, we featured singer/songwriter Chris McCune performing one of his many original tunes. Today, we’re revisiting McCune’s performance. Here’s his original track “Country.”
Diana Wortham Theatre’s Stage Door Series launches with An Evening with Holiday Childress
The Tuesday, Oct. 26 performance is both an intimate and up-close show (only 120 seats!) and a chance for the audience to actually be on stage.