Local artist Sean “Jinx” Pace found his truck and crane smashed Sunday morning, Sept. 26. Pace is cofounder of the Flood Gallery in the River Arts District, founder of Sean Pace Gallery downtown and a creative and motivated contributor to the local arts community.
SoundTrack Web Extra: Hello Hugo
Hello Hugo is a band not just to see, but to pay attention to. If you thought instrumental bands were for elevators, think again.
Review of Oliver!
As the title character, Tim Bates has a shy and captivating smile which he doesn’t over-use, as well as a charming air of slight bewilderment that is perfect for the role.
Mountain Xpress entertainment spotlight
Xpress A&E reporter Alli Marshall talks to 98.1 The River DJ Ashley Davis about what’s coming up, entertainment-wise.
Hunab Kru at The Hop
The local B-boy kru will perform at the Hop on Tuesday, with DJ Brett Rock.
Review of Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story
The juke-box musical’s been a hit at theatres worldwide, and the HART audience’s palpable enthusiasm on opening night made it clear why. Holly’s music just makes you want to dance — any old way you please.
Busk Break: James “The Guitar Man”
Although he’s originally from California and was initially planning on simply passing through town, James “The Guitar Man” says he ran into some sticky legal troubles shortly after arriving in Asheville which will require him being in town until at least early next month. In the interim, he’s more than happy to play covers by folks like Johnny Cash, and even the occasional instrumental original composition. Here, he plays one of his many short, untitled tunes.
Busk Break: JJ Ball performs “The Weight”
Given his strong performance skills, it may not be too surprising to learn that busker JJ Ball has plenty of experience playing on the stage as well as the street corner. Here, the recent Asheville arrival plays his original tune “The Weight.
SoundTrack Web Extra: The Nova Echo
Local electronica band The Nova Echo releases EP Voyager: Five hooky, dancey, other-worldly, totally-infectious new songs.
Two local salsa-dance events compete for a crowd
Two different salsa-dance events have been competing for the same crowd on Friday nights in downtown Asheville. Now, the long-running Salseros 828 event at Eleven on Grove is in jeopardy of closing permanently.
Yellow glasses
The October downtown art walk is almost here
Galleries open their doors for another Friday evening art walk on Oct. 1. This is the second to the last of the season (the final art walk takes place on Friday, Dec. 3), so don’t miss out!
CURVE is throwing a party
They’ve got awesome art. They’ve got terrific food. They’ve got bobbing for apples. What more could you want?
Review of Twelfth Night
The Montford Park Players have outdone themselves with their final show of the summer season.
The fall fedora
Jamie Lidell takes the Orange Peel stage
And Rich Orris was there for the soulful singer’s performance.
Moogfest announces an art show, workshops and a contest
Three new announcements come from Moogfest, and none of them involve bands — though are some highly-coveted concert posters (proceeds benefit the Moog Foundation). And, if you win the contest, you could get to see a whole bunch of bands. Like, a full three-day Halloween weekend festival’s worth.
The Quick & Easy Boys play the Boiler Room
On tour in support of its third album, this funk/psychadelic/garage-soul band from Portland makes a stop in Asheville.
Elitist Bastards: No True Scotsman
In this week’s Elitist Bastards Go To The Movies, Xpress film critics Ken Hanke and Justin Souther: heap high praise upon teen comedy Easy A, crime thriller The Town and offbeat comedy The Extra Man; utterly dismiss Alpha and Omega and Devil; and have mixed feelings about Life During Wartime and Bran Nue Dae. They also give amused praise to Dario Argento’s bewildering horror film Phenomena (this week’s Thursday Horror Picture Show), and give the highest possible recommendation to Rouben Mamoulian’s 1932 musical comedy Love Me Tonight (next week’s Asheville Film Society screening). And, just for good measure, they weigh in on soon-to-be-released flicks Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole, You Again, The Virginity Hit and Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps.
This weekend on a shoestring
Hang in there. It’s almost the weekend! And since it’s officially autumn, we’ve included a few outdoor activities to celebrate the season; because it might finally be time to wake up early and get outside even if you don’t have to. But don’t worry, there’s still plenty of budget-friendly music and art to go around.
Thirty-one artists in Hendersonville invite you in
The Henderson County Arts Council holds its fourth annual studio tour this weekend, Sept. 25-26.