From a press release: “Relieve Holiday Stress” drop-in yoga class, Dec. 11 One Center Yoga will host a 90 minute yoga class entitled “Relieve Holiday Stress/Level I” with Nicole Lindsay Majer on Thursday December 11, 2014 from 5:30-7pm. The class will also be offered on Thursday December 18, 2014 from 5:30-7pm. With the holidays around […]
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African Musical Traditions with Chikomo Marimba & Arouna Diarra, Dec. 13
From a press release: African Musical Traditions with Chikomo Marimba & Arouna Diarra, Dec. 13 Aficionados of world music sounds can get a double dose of African traditions as Chikomo Marimba and West African musician Arouna Diarra team up for a special concert at the White Horse Black Mountain on Saturday, December 13 at 8 […]
Sean Gaskell performs solo acoustic set on the Kora, Dec. 19
From a press release: Sean Gaskell performs solo acoustic set on the Kora, Dec. 19 Sean Gaskell will give a solo acoustic set on the Kora, an ancient 21-stringed harp from West Africa. Gaskell features traditional songs of the Mandinka people from Gambia, Senegal, Mali, Guinea, and Guinea Bissau. The show will take place at […]
New Mountain Climate Bash features food, beer, local bands
From a press release: New Mountain Climate Bash features food, beer, local bands Join us for the “New Mountain Climate Bash” at New Mountain Asheville at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 4. This event celebrates local music and Asheville Beyond Coal’s efforts to fight climate disruption and stop the poisoning of our rivers from toxic coal […]
Documentary premiere and fundraiser for “Libertad,” Dec. 12
From a press release: Documentary premiere and fundraiser for “Libertad,” Dec. 12 We are hosting a promotional debut for “Libertad” on December 12th at our gallery in Asheville, NC. We will be discussing our work throughout the country and the progress that has been made. We will be selling organic coffee from La Florida and […]
Jeff Thompson releases So Far, So Strange
Local musician and songwriter Jeff Thompson has been hard at work on So Far, So Strange, his new album. It represents personal and stylistic changes; it also marks some brilliant collaborations and daring risks. Thompson is a big personality with comedic leanings (find his “Shit New Age Guys Say” video on YouTube); but at the […]
Hendersonville author Dave Richards named a finalist in USA Best Book Awards
From a press release: Hendersonville author Dave Richards named a finalist in USA Best Book Awards Hendersonville author Dave Richards was named a Finalist in the “General History” category of the 2014 USA Best Book Awards by USA Book News for his first book, Swords in Their Hands: George Washington and the Newburgh Conspiracy. Launched […]
Crushed Out’s artistic take on the drum-and-guitar duo
When it comes to recordings, “The tempo is the heartbeat of the song,” says Franklin Hoier, half of drum-and-guitar duo Crushed Out. Tempo is their business. So is touring, which Hoier and Spiller have done nearly constantly for the last three years.
“Live In Wonder” national tour comes to Altamont Brewery, Dec. 3
From a press release: “Live In Wonder” national tour comes to Altamont Brewery, Dec. 3 “LIVE IN WONDER” Best Selling Author and Award Winning Film Maker Eric Saperston is presenting an evening of Discussion and Multimedia surrounding “Live in Wonder”, a global art project and best selling book to encourage everyone to live their life […]
Henderson Holidays open with Tree of Lights, Dec. 5
From a press release: Henderson Holidays open with Tree of Lights, Dec. 5 Illuminate the joys of the holiday season with Four Seasons Compassion for Life’s community celebrations, the 24th annual ‘Tree of Lights,’ Friday, Dec. 5, 5:30 p.m., and 2nd annual ‘Songs for the Seasons,’ Saturday, Dec. 6, immediately following the Henderson County Christmas […]
Brown Bag Songwriting Competition winner Brittany Ann Tranbaugh
By the end of the night Brittany Ann Tranbaugh walked away victorious. Though, for the recent Asheville transplant, it sounds like the contest was more about artistry and connections within the local songwriting community than killer instinct. “It was such a good show. Everyone who played was incredible,” she says. “I got in touch with some really great people.”
Xpress Playlist: Thanksgiving edition
Here’s the thing: There are lots of holiday songs. Too many, depending on who you ask. But even though Thanksgiving launches the festive season, it’s tidily left out of the whole “I’ll be Home for Christmas” / “Deck the Halls” songbook. So we searched our archive of local and regional releases for themes of home, […]
Food For Thought: The Slam Against Hunger benefit, Dec. 13
From a press release: Food For Thought: The Slam Against Hunger benefit, Dec. 13 On Saturday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m., youth poets ages 11-21 will take the stage at Rainbow Community Auditorium, 60 State St., to start conversations about hunger in our community by sharing their original poetry. Inspired by the youth participation in […]
Jamie Laval’s Christmas in Scotland at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall, Dec. 27
From a press release: Jamie Laval’s Christmas in Scotland at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall, Dec. 27 Jamie Laval’s Christmas in Scotland A Concert of Celtic Holiday Music and Stories Saturday, December 27, 1:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Isis Restaurant and Music Hall 743 Haywood Rd., 575-2737 $24 Advance / $28 Door / $12 Children […]
Holiday events around WNC
Looking to deck the halls, sing a carol, give a gift, take a stroll, see a play, make a craft or pass a wish list on to a man in a red suit? Here’s where to do all of those things.
Smart bets: Greyhounds
A greyhound (the dog) is sleek and fast. A Greyhound (the bus) is more of an underdog — not to mention a vehicle of subculture and necessity. Greyhounds (the band), from Austin, Tex., are sleek underdogs with more swagger and style than either of their namesakes. Guitarist Andrew Trube and keyboardist Anthony Farrell call their […]
Noonday Feast performs at White Horse Black Mountain on Dec. 6
From a press release: Noonday Feast performs at White Horse Black Mountain on Dec. 6 Asheville’s Noonday Feast takes its name from an Irish jig, a nod to the group’s foundation in Celtic music, but their range of influences also includes Appalachian music, blues, folk and light rock, all of which can be heard in […]
Sunday Jazz Showcase at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall, Nov. 30
From a press release: Sunday Jazz Showcase at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall, Nov. 30 Sunday Jazz Showcase Hosted by Dr. William Bares School is in swing, the leaves have turned and the Isis Sunday Jazz Showcase fall schedule is ripe with amazing music. This past weekend featured eight different UNC Asheville’s Jazz and Contemporary […]
Outlaw country band Waylon Speed plays Asheville Music Hall on Dec. 6
From a press release: Outlaw country band Waylon Speed plays Asheville Music Hall on Dec. 6 Dec 6 Waylon Speed Asheville Music Hall Tix $5 – 9pm You don’t expect something like outlaw country or hints of old southern rock coming out of Vermont, but it does. Following their 2012 release, Valance, and a seemingly […]
Brevard Music Center hosts a free concert on Sunday, Nov. 30
From a press release: Brevard Music Center hosts a free concert on Sunday, Nov. 30 The Brevard Music Center in partnership with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) continues its Sundays with Brevard Music Center concert series on November 30, 2014, at 3:00pm in the Reuter Center on the campus of UNC Asheville. The program […]
Beats and feats: Rappers and aerialists collaborate on Hip-hop Circus
Think of hip-hop, and a number of images might come to mind: DJs, loose pants, B-Boys and graffiti, perhaps. Even if your list isn’t culled from stereotypes, it’s unlikely to include aerialists — though that might change after the Hip-hop Circus at The Orange Peel on Saturday, Nov. 29. That event pairs area hip-hop acts […]