On Saturday, June 24, Anno X, an outdoor beer and music festival, will take place at Burial’s Forestry Camp from noon-6 p.m.
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Local artists work to raise awareness about domestic and sexual abuse
“I want people to know that they have a community, that they have resources,” says singer and producer Allison “A.G.” Hammond. She emphasizes that domestic violence and sexual abuse are directed not only at women in heterosexual relationships. “It’s all across the board.”
White Horse Black Mountain transitions to nonprofit
As a nonprofit, a fundamental goal of the venue will be to bring the music space and audience even closer together.
Asheville Amadeus Festival returns with a new sound
This year’s 10-day event, which runs Thursday, May 11- Saturday, May 20, represents the most ambitious chapter in the festival’s history.
Local bands reflect on the state of touring in a post-pandemic world
Many local musicians note the pandemic has had a lasting impact on the way tours unfold. Some point to concertgoers’ less predictable purchasing habits, while others in Asheville’s music scene say time away from travel have changed their perspectives about life on the road.
Asheville music venues reflect on the impact of 2020’s lockdown
Three years after the initial shutdown, Xpress catches up with local music venues about the state of the scene, how individual spaces weathered the storm and what the future looks like for musicians and concertgoers alike.
Sounds from the avant-garde music scene in WNC
Xpress explores WNC’s avant-garde music scene, spotlighting some of the acts that are contributing to the area’s eclectic mix.
Western Carolina Writers’ Showcase blossoms at The Grey Eagle
The Western Carolina Writers’ Showcase makes its Grey Eagle debut.
New compilation features garage rock bands from 1960s Asheville
Members of three former Western North Carolina bands — The (Fabulous) Wunz, The Ron-De-Voos and Orange Purple Marmalade — speak with Xpress about their fond and vivid memories of the music they created more than a half century ago.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas (Jam)
With the relaunch less than two weeks away, Xpress caught up with Haynes about the show’s history, as well as his own musical journey.
Nonprofits play essential roles at local historic sites
Members of friends groups discuss their organizations’ roles in assisting local historic sites and special collections.
Mars Hill University launches the Bobby McMillon Legacy Project
“Bobby [McMillon] had a completely disarming personality,” says Leila Weinstein, program coordinator at The Liston B. Ramsey Center for Appalachian Studies at Mars Hill University. “He was very soft-spoken, but he had a dry wit. He could pull you in telling stories in his quiet, understated way. And before you knew it, you were rapt with attention and in his spell.”
Familiar tunes performed in costumes ring in the Halloween season
With Halloween approaching, local music venues host a variety of holiday-appropriate acts — costumes and all.
Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band celebrates 20 years
John-Paul Miller, founder and guitarist of Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band, discusses the group’s 20-year anniversary and its upcoming show at Salvage Station, Friday, Sept. 16.
Asheville FM curates all-local record compilation
“Real People, Great Radio,” a new local compilation album, features 10 WNC-based bands and performers.
Three local bands celebrate landmark anniversaries
Local bands Andrew Scotchie and the River Rats and Empire Strikes Brass celebrate 10 years; meanwhile, fellow Asheville act, River Deep, turns 30.
Bryan Sutton debuts Blue Ridge Guitar Camp
Asheville native and Grammy Award-winning musician Bryan Sutton discusses his new guitar camp and concert series.
Cold Mountain Music Festival’s unplugged nature is a feature, not a bug
Launched in 2017 as a fundraiser for the Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina, Cold Mountain Music Festival returns Saturday, June 4, after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19.
Asheville Fringe Arts Festival celebrates 20 years
Entering its 20th year, the 2022 Asheville Fringe Arts Festival returns to multiple venues throughout Asheville.
New art exhibit promotes creativity amid COVID-19
Over the course of the last year, local artist Joshua Marc Levy asked 14 North Carolina-based artists and organizations to create an original art piece as if it were the last work they’d ever make.
NC Music Hall of Fame hosts double induction ceremony
The N.C. Music Hall of Fame recognizes four honorees this year with ties to Western North Carolina.