Local social and civic organization Date My City hosts the event “Asheville: Slavery to Freedom” on Sunday, April 26. Described as “a teach-in with story and song,” the observance remembers April 26, 1865, when Union troops helped newly freed slaves in Asheville find save passage out of Western North Carolina. Press release from organizers: When […]
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Show review: Andrew Combs at New Mountain
Combs and his band opened for Nicki Bluhm & The Gramblers at New Mountain on Saturday as part of the after-party following moe. on the venue’s outdoor stage. The crowd was party-weary from several hours of live music and beer, but seemed instantly entranced by the opening notes of “Foolin’.”
Malaprop’s announces events for Independent Bookstore Day, May 2
Malaprop’s Bookstore/Café will celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday, May 2, with a champagne reception a literary trivia challenge and more. Press release from the bookstore: Following the runaway success of last year’s California Bookstore Day, bookstores across the nation are now preparing for Independent Bookstore Day, a country-wide celebration of books and independent bookstores […]
Elise and Phil Okrend present “Messages to the Heart” at Blue Ridge Books, April 25
Husband and wife authors Elise and Phil Okrend share their coffee table book, Messages to the Heart, Reflections of Beauty and Truth in 2014, at Blue Ridge Books (152 S. Main St., Waynesville). The event is on Saturday, April 25, at 3 p.m. Press release from the book store: Asheville couple, Elise Okrend and her […]
474 Gallery Group Show opens Friday, May 8
A group show at 474 Gallery Studio, (474 Haywood Rd., West Asheville), features work by Alli Good, Gus Cutty, Erin Hardy, Ted Harper, Ishmael, Megan Kelly, Jeremy Russell and Dustin Spagnola. The show runs May 8-31 with an opening reception on Friday, May 8, 6-9 p.m. Press release from organizer: 474 Gallery Studio Opening Reception […]
Mary Alice Monroe speaks at Friends of Madison County Library author luncheon, May 28
Mary Alice Monroe, author of the Lowcountry Summer Triliogy, will be the keynote speaker at the 10th Friends of Madison County Library author luncheon. The event takes place on Thursday, May 28 at Mars Hill University’s Redway Dining Room. Tickets are $35. Press release from organizers: The Friends of Madison County Library will host their […]
Songbook workshop & afternoon sing-along adventure, May 1 and 2
The Center for Craft, Creativity & Design announces “In Song: Sing On,” a two-day event led by Oakland-based artist David Wilson. Held Friday and Saturday, May 1 and 2, there’s ” an evening songbook workshop and an afternoon adventure to a hidden Asheville site for a sing-a-long.” Press release from the CCCD: Join The Center […]
Andrew Combs plays New Mountain, April 18
Combs is well-versed in country sounds — his song “Emily” is Exhibit A; his song “Big Bad Love” was sung by the character Ron Pope on a recent episode of “Nashville.” His new video sees Combs without his cowboy hat, and with an achingly nostalgic (though not at all tribute-like) Jim Croche vibe.
LEAF announces free event in Pack Square Park, Aug. 1 and 2
LEAF will hold the first LEAF Downtown AVL event in Pack Square Park on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 1 and 2. The free mini-festival will include Bootsy Collins and the Rubber Band Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds, The Main Squeeze, Empire Strikes Brass, The London Souls and more. Press release from organizers: After 20 years […]
Nastasia Griffin releases the single “Here in My Skin” on Sony
Vocalist Nastasia Griffin grew up in Asheville but is currently based in Los Angeles pursuing her music career.
Attic Salt Theatre Company presents family-friendly folktales, May 23
Attic Salt Theatre Company stages Newly Grown Tales: Improvised Folktales for the Whole Family at Asheville Community Theatre on Saturday, May 23. Press release from the theater company: Newly Grown Tales Improvised Folktales for the Whole Family Produced by Attic Salt Theatre Company at Asheville Community Theatre as part of their Saturdays@ACT Saturday, May 23rd, […]
American Idol winner Caleb Johnson performs at Harrah’s Cherokee, May 2
American Idol winner and local musician Caleb Johnson will perform at Harrah’s Cherokee. The May 2 show kicks off Johnson’s headlining tour across the Southeast. Press release from organizers: Season 13 American Idol Winner CALEB JOHNSON has announced his first-ever headline tour which is set to begin Saturday, May 2nd with a hometown show at […]
LA Story: Former Ashevilleans grow their careers in California
Where do you go when you aspire to more than Western North Carolina can offer? For these four former Ashevilleans, the answer was Los Angeles.
WPVM-FM will air “Asheville Theater Radio” every Thursday
New program “Asheville Theater Radio” will broadcast live every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. The show, presented by Jeff Catanese, will include guests from the theater community, call-in segments and local show, event and audition info. Press release from Catanese: WPVM 103.7 FM, Asheville’s listener-supported, community radio station is proud to announce the addition of “Asheville Theater […]
Warren Wilson College hosts a concert of world music and dance, April 23
Balinese Gamelan, Mongolian throat-singing and an Asian-Appalachian fusion will all be part of a free concert, held in warren Wilson College’s in Kittredge Recital Hall, on Thursday, April 23. Press release from the college: “A Concert of World Music and Dance,” a display of music and culture from Central and Southeast Asia, will be presented April […]
Asheville named a top music city by Thrillist
Among the reasons for the accolade: “Venues run the gamut from smaller stages like The Grey Eagle, The Mothlight, and The Odditorium, to the nationally renowned Orange Peel, which has hosted performances by everyone from Bob Dylan to Skrillex.”
Big Love Fest will not happen in 2015
Organizers of Big Love Fest announce that the festival will not be held this year but will return in 2016. From a press release: We have big plans for some extra special 2016 events. Unfortunately, that means we need to make time for preparations this year. We are sorry to say that we will be […]
Michael Reno Harrell & Abby the Spoon Lady perform at storytelling series, April 27
The monthly Black Box Storytelling Theater storytelling series next takes place on Monday, April 27, 7 p.m. at New Mountain’s Ridge Room. The featured performers are Michael Reno Harrell and Abby the Spoon Lady. Press release from organizers: Black Box Storytelling Theater Presents it’s Monthly Storytelling Series: Award winning songwriter, storyteller and author MICHAEL RENO […]
Altamont Theatre presents singer-songwriters Karla Bonoff and Cheryl Wheeler, April 25
Singer-songwriters Karla Bonoff and Cheryl Wheeler will perform at The Altamont Theatre on Saturday, April 25, at 8 p.m. Bonoff has written songs for Bonnie Raitt, Linda Ronstadt and Wynonna Judd; Wheeler’s song have been covered by Dan Seals, Peter Paul & Mary, Kenny Loggins, Garth Brooks and others. Press release from The Altamont Theatre: […]
Multicultural Folk Fest at Haywood Street Congregation, April 25
Joe Rob stages “Diamonds in the Rough,” a multicultural showcase at Haywood Street Congregation (297 Haywood St.) on Saturday, April 25, at 4 p.m. The show includes performances by Merlefest alumns George and Brooke Buckner, among others. Press release from organizers: Joe Rob, whose “Tales on Market Street” recently opened as his first Restored Dreams […]
Show review: The Suffers at The Grey Eagle
There are nights in Asheville when all the shows you want to see are happening at once, and you have to make tough choices. Then there are nights when all the bands you want to hear (or at least many of them) are playing on one stage.