In case you missed the past 11 weeks, the Brown Bag Songwriting Competition — now in its eighth year — is no mere open mic. Parts show-and-tell and sonic smackdown, the weekly contest turned over the stage to up to a dozen local songwriters who played for about 10 minutes each. Based on those performances […]
It’s been a number of years since Peter Turchi lived in Asheville — he’s now based in Houston — but Western North Carolina still finds its way into his writing. “I tend to write more about places that I’ve left,” says the former director of Warren Wilson College’s MFA program. “The stories that I’m writing […]
Even if woodwinds and strings aren’t your thing, it’s hard to remain unmoved by the percussion of a symphony. The xylophone, gongs, chimes and cymbals are dramatic, but it’s the timpani — oversized copper pots with drumheads tuned to various pitches — that steal the show. The Asheville Symphony Orchestra’s Masterworks 3 concert sets the […]
From the New Mountain website: New Mountain Climate Bash: a local music loves our planet shindig, Dec. 4 On Dec 4th, join us for the first-ever “New Mountain Climate Bash” – a local music loves our planet shindig at New Mountain Asheville! This bash celebrates both local music and Asheville Beyond Coal’s efforts to move […]
From a press release: Asheville Art Museum presents American Abstraction After 1950, Nov. 28–March 15 The Asheville Art Museum is pleased to present What You See Is What You See: American Abstraction After 1950, on view November 28, 2014 – March 15, 2015. This vivid and dynamic exhibition considers the phases of Color Field painting […]
From a press release: Sixth annual Asheville Bookfest, Dec. 6 It is said that everyone has a remarkable story to tell, and some actually get them into print. Such is the case with almost two dozen area authors and several local publishing companies as they gather to share stories and publishing insights on December 6th […]
It’s been said that The Get Right Band doesn’t play the same set twice, but while that signals unpredictability, it’s not a sign of inconsistency. Completely at ease on stage (singer/guitarist Silas Durocher was barefoot, despite the chill outside), the band launched into its first song — “The Carpenter’s Daughter” — to a mostly empty […]
From a press release: Gram Parsons & Gene Clark tribute at the White Horse 1960s rock blazed a number of new trails, but it’s not an exaggeration to say that members of the Byrds often flew ahead of the flock. November marks the birthdays of two ex-Byrds pioneers, Gene Clark and Gram Parsons, whose music […]
From a press release: UNCA interim chancellor Doug Orr discuss new book, Nov. 18 Doug Orr, UNC Asheville interim chancellor, will discuss his new book, Wayfaring Strangers: The Musical Voyage from Scotland and Ulster to Appalachia (UNC Press, 2014), in a free public talk at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 18, in the Humanities Lecture […]
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MikelParis, the touring keyboard player for O.A.R., wanted to maximize his time on the road. “How can you go to all of these cities and just sit on the tour bus?” he asked himself. So, armed with a video camera, a guitar and his own inquisitive nature, Paris set out to capture a little bit […]
Tiny Ruins, a minimalist ensemble from New Zealand, recently performed at The Grey Eagle. Originally the solo project of singer-songwriter Hollie Fullbrook, Tiny Ruins has toured with the likes of Fleet Foxes and Beach House. The group is now a trio with Cass Basil on bass and Alex Freer on percussion. In advance of the […]
From a press release: Tellabration! worldwide storytelling event at Folk Art Center, Nov. 23 WHAT: Tellabration! A Worldwide Storytelling Event WHEN: November 23, 2014; 3:00 PM WHERE: Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway HOW MUCH: General Admission $10. The outstanding and diverse line-up once again showcases accomplished storytellers, headlined by Tennessee’s own nationally […]
From a press release: “American Ride” history show features Asheville, Nov. 17 This past July, American Ride, a refreshingly different TV show about American history, filmed in Asheville. Now in its seventh season and hosted by Stan Ellsworth — the 6’2”, 300lb, Harley Davidson-riding, muscle-clad former football coach and high school history teacher — American […]
From a press release: The Magnetic Theatre seeks submissions for “Brief Encounters” 2015 The Magnetic Theatre is seeking submissions for its third installment of Brief Encounters, a production of new short works for the stage. We are looking for scripts 10-20 minutes in length for production in April at our new space, Magnetic 375, in […]
From a press release: A Charlie Brown Christmas at Asheville Community Theatre, Dec. 5-21 Asheville Community Theatre is thrilled to present the WNC Premiere of A Charlie Brown Christmas, a family-friendly treat that mirrors the famous television special. From Snoopy the beagle to the beleaguered Charlie Brown, A Charlie Brown Christmas is a faithful adaptation […]
From a press release: Irish guitarist and songwriter Gerry O’Beirne plays house concert, Nov. 23 Irish songwriter and guitarist Gerry O’Beirne will be performing a house concert in Asheville NC. His first concert here in more than a decade. Born in Ennis, County Clare, along Ireland’s music-rich west coast, Gerry O’Beirne is a renowned singer, […]
Xpress is giving away a pair of tickets to this show. To win, find this post on our Facebook page and follow the instructions. If the producer tends to be the unsung hero of the album, pianist and songwriter Marco Benevento is bucking that trend: His new record, Swift, is named for producer Richard Swift […]
From a press release: Brevard College hosts Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 5K benefit Brevard College and the Enrichment Seminar Service Program will host a Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 5K on Saturday, November 22 to benefit Transylvania County’s Sharing House. All proceeds from the event will benefit Brevard’s Sharing House, which provides assistance and food for Brevard families. […]
From a press release: TheatreUNCA Presents The Muckle Man, Nov. 20-23 The Muckle Man, which combines elements of science fiction, drama, thriller and folklore, and involves a family, a squid and a mythical man from the sea, will be directed by UNC Asheville drama major Olivia Medoff. “The fusion of genres makes this play unique […]
From a press release: Montford Park Players’ production of “A Christmas Carol” opens Dec. 6 The Montford Park Players of Asheville, North Carolina’s longest running Shakespeare Festival, will open Charles Dickens’ classic tale of greed and redemption, A Christmas Carol, on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014 at Asheville’s historic Masonic Temple, 80 Broadway Street in downtown […]
