From a press release: “Concert Life” photo exhibit by Keely Turner opens Aug. 1 Concert Life, an exhibition of photographs by UNC Asheville senior Keeley Turner, will be on display from August 1-30 in Ramsey Library Blowers Gallery. A reception with the artist will be held from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, August 19 in the gallery. […]
From a press release: Mount Mitchell Crafts Fair, Aug. 1-2 The Mount Mitchell Crafts Fair, one of the largest and longest running crafts fairs in the Blue Ridge Mountains, presents its 58th edition in August. This Friday-Saturday event takes place Aug. 1-2, filling Burnsville’s scenic Town Square with approximately 200 crafters displaying nearly every kind […]
Drum-and-guitar duo The Low Counts (Matt Walsh on guitar and vocals, Austin Hicks on drums) are based in High Point, N.C., but have been breaking into the music scene in Asheville and the surrounding area. The band performed at The Black Mountain Ale House last weekend (where Xpress caught up with them) following a set […]
Friday promises to be country-strong: First, Texas songwriter Hayes Carll headlines Downtown After Five. And later, Nashville-based musician D. Striker plays a set at Jack of the Wood. Of the tracks on his new album, Come Over Here, Striker says, “‘Three Dudes In An Office’ questions the sincerity of chest-thumping country boys singing redneck odes […]
Photos by David Simchock of Front Row Focus. I’m not a fan of the whole “killing it” thing, but rarely has there been a more apt usage of the term than at the end of Beck‘s show at the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium. Following the searing, sweat-drenching, absolute mayhem of the seven-piece band’s performance of “E-Pro,” […]
“I’d written a ton of music and had it backlogged,” says local multi-instrumentalist Lenny Pettinelli. “I”m not the only person like that in town. There are so many prolific artists.” So, what to do? Plan a collective project, tapping 50 (and still counting) fellow musicians to record a dozen albums in a multitude of genres […]
The Felice Brothers played The Orange Peel earlier this week, as part of their tour for Favorite Waitress. Read about the band and album here. In advance of the show, guitarist Greg Farley performed an acoustic version of “No Trouble.” Video by Jesse Hamm, filmed at The Orange Peel.
Asheville loves a good alternative prom. That may or may not indicate that a significant percentage of the local population was voted prom king or queen and loves reliving the memory. It also may or may not indicate that a significant percentage of the local population spent prom shoved in a locker/drunk in the parking […]
This week’s playlist draws heavily on favorite local songs from the past several years. These are songs that seem fitting for summer, though perhaps more for summer nights than the full sun of noon. The collection includes: • “Stay Gone,” by singer-songwriter (and Band of Horses guitarist) Tyler Ramsey, from The Valley Wind. • “The Woods Get […]
From a press release: Wood & Wine exhibit opening at Grovewood Gallery, Aug. 7 Grovewood Gallery in Asheville celebrates newest addition to gallery: an exhibition space dedicated solely to fine wood art. Thursday, August 7 (12 – 6pm) Asheville, NC. – Join Grovewood Gallery as they raise a glass to celebrate the newest addition to […]
From a press release: Asheville Area Arts Council will offer workforce development course, “Creative Industry Management Curriculum: Craft” The Asheville Area Arts Council in partnership with the NC REAL Institute, HandMade in America, and The Support Center’s Women’s Business Center of Western NC will be offering Creative Industry Management, Curriculum: Craft, a new entrepreneurship training […]
From a press release: Brevard Music Center events include Sidney Outlaw, Mary Chapin Carpenter and Janiec Opera Company Chamber music returns to the Porter Center on the campus of Brevard College for a pair of truly unique concerts. On Monday, July 21, at 7:30 p.m. acclaimed operatic baritone and Brevard native Sidney Outlaw returns to […]
From a press release: Avett Brothers play ExploreAsheville.com Arena, Oct. 31 & Nov. 1 Tickets on sale Friday, July 18 at 10AM at all Ticketmaster Outlets, the U.S. Cellular Center box office, 1-800-745-3000, and ticketmaster.com. Americana powerhouse The Avett Brothers return to Asheville for a two night run Friday, October 31st and Saturday, November 1st […]
From a press release: “Anthony Lord: Artist, Architect, Craftsman” exhibit at The North Carolina Room at Pack Memorial Library The North Carolina Room at Pack Memorial Library remembers the many talents of Asheville native Anthony Lord with an exhibit showcasing his paintings, architectural drawings and iron work. The exhibit will run from August 1 through […]
From an email: Local author and percussionist raises funds to publish children’s book According to author and drummer Heath Towson, “I have written a children’s book called Lionel’s Drum which is being published here in Asheville by Grateful Steps publishing company downtown. The book is set in Asheville and is about 6 children that have […]
From a press release: Groovy Movie Club Showing “About Time,” July 18 Waynesville: The Groovy Movie Club will show the film “About Time” on Friday night, July 18, beginning at 7 pm. A mostly organic potluck dinner will precede the screening at 6:15. This event is free and open to the public and it meets […]
From a press release: “Liebe Love Amour!” opens this weekend at NC Stage New York City’s Anonymous Ensemble, (creators of I Land) return to NC Stage to present Liebe Love Amour!, a theatricalized “live film” of the epic search for love. Anonymous Ensemble creates Hollywood magic using cameras, a greenscreen, live video processing software, and […]
From a press release: Last Comic Standing alum kicks off Laugh Your Asheville Off Comedy Festival, August 13 The Laugh Your Asheville Off Comedy Festival kicks off August 13 with Chris Porter, a top three contestant during Season 4 of NBC’s Last Comic Standing. With a portion of the proceeds being donated to Brother Wolf […]
From a press release: Asheville Bookworks host exhibit “Artists in the Archives: A Collection of Card Catalogs” where: Asheville BookWorks 428 1/2 Haywood Road, West Asheville, NC web: ashevillebookworks.com phone: 828.255.8444 regular hours: Tuesday – Friday 1-5pm Saturday 1-4pm when: Opening Reception – August 1, 2014 6-8pm Presentation by Carla Rae Johnson, originator and organizer of […]
From a press release: Mountain Heritage Day competitions You can make history as a competitor at this year’s Mountain Heritage Day, Saturday, Sept. 27, on the Western Carolina University campus. This year’s festival celebrates its 40th anniversary, along with the university’s 125th, with a number of contests, from whisker-growing to old-fashioned costumes and home-canned goods […]
From a press release: LEAF announces lineup for Fall 2014, 39th festival LEAF is thrilled to announce the stellar lineup of performing artists for the Fall 2014 LEAF Festival, taking place October 16-19 in Black Mountain, NC. “Celebrate Unity, Inspire Every Voice” at the 39th LEAF Festival and experience multiple cultures with the harmonious and […]
