Like a toddler with a leaky sippy cup, Dan Zanes casually dribbles a trail of notable names wherever he roams. For a decade, he’s been a family-music scion, buoyed by connections he made while leading thinking-man’s bar-rock band The Del Fuegos in the ’80s. Not just for kids: “Children’s music is particular to children’s experiences, […]
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When Grammer School (sic) took the stage at The Orange Peel back in June — the last act of four finalists to compete for the title of WNC Magazine's Last Band Standing and winner of the opening slot at this year's Bele Chere — two things happened. One, they didn't win the competition. And two, […]
The Profiler
The Suspect: Here Come the Mummies This band calls themselves “More Undead than Dick Clark.” If that doesn’t scare you, imagine a sex-obsessed Weird Al Yankovic making a funk album. This bandage-wrapped band (usually performing with eight or nine members) dare you not to dance as they play gems like, “Attack of the Weiner Man,” […]
Smart Bets
• The Archrivals vs. The Ocean
• James Richards with Shane Conerty and Evan Hill
• Floating Action and Angi West
Asheville’s Moogfest lineup and ticket info announced
This morning the entire lineup (with a promise of further announcements to come) was released for the Halloween weekend three-day, three-venue extravaganza.
Update from Feralton: Local comedy troupe posts new (funny!) videos
The Feral Chihuahuas recently launched a new website that features several videos of the local sketch comedy troupe’s performances, including new ones that we’ve posted here.
Busk Break: Daniel Rassum, Revisited
Last week, we featured Winston-Salem-based bluesman Daniel Rassum on one of his regular busking visits through Asheville. Rassum’s performance was so entertaining that it’s worth a revisit, and in this video he performs his original tune “Lord, You Been So Good To Me.”
Wearing white
The Artifacts and Foul Mouth Jerk “Back On the Scene”
Photos by Zen Sutherland of The Artifacts and Foul Mouth Jerk’s “Back On the Scene” rap video being filmed in Asheville.
The Go Devils perform at the LAB
Asheville’s only psychobilly band put on a searing show Friday, Aug. 6.
Busk Break: Brian McGee, Revisited
Earlier in the week, we posted a video of local Americana musician Brian McGee performing in downtown Asheville. McGee was kind enough to let us record a few songs, and here’s another one of his tunes, “Let’s Bleed.”
Rankin Ave.
Local B-boy Deported to Mexico
Recently, the b-boy troupe “Hunab Kru” were surprised to learn that one of their newest members was arrested, and would later be deported to Mexico. The circumstances are complex, and the impact of this loss has been felt by many. On Saturday, August 7, the Hunab Kru attended a benefit for B-boy Aztec’s legal aid called “Rock or Flock” in Atlanta, Georgia.
Atlanta b-boy executes a “baby” freeze at Rock or Flock benefit. Photo by Jonathan Welch
Edgy Mama: Summer’s ending early — thank you, snow
This summer constitutes the shortest break ever for most of the schools in Western North Carolina (at least for students in the public school systems).
Busk Break: Daniel Rassum
Winston-Salem-based bluesman Daniel Rassum is hardly a stranger to the Asheville busking scene, regularly performing in the city for a week or so several times each year on his ongoing regional tour. In this video, he performs his original tune “You Can Call Me Daniel.”
Downtown Asheville art walk
Downtown galleries held openings for new exhibits during the bi-monthly art walk on Friday, Aug. 6.
Photos from the 38th Annual Village Art & Craft Fair
The 38th Annual Village Art & Craft Fair being held this weekend on the grounds of All Souls Cathedral in Biltmore Village.
Parrots out on the town
Two parrots (and their people) enjoyed the Friday evening festivities in downtown Asheville.
Downtown Asheville
Photos by Jamie Parlier
Busk Break: Baby Alice
The Asheville-based duo of Keelan Vinson and Lennon Medvick aren’t exactly settled on a band name—you may know them as The Fagabonds, for instance—but for the moment they’re performing as Baby Alice. They’re also not completely comfortable performing their originals yet, and instead opted to perform this cover of the Wingnut Dishwashers Union tune “Urine Speaks Louder Than Words.” As you might expect, the tune is not safe for work due to language.
SoundTrack Web Extra: Brushfire Stankgrass
The band’s new album, One For The Salamanders goes a long way toward reproducing the excitement and energy of a live show.