Songs of water is about to release a new album and a documentary about the process of making that album. Stephen Roach, Greg Willette and Luke Skaggs talked about those projects as well as the band’s spirit of experimentation and what the world music genre means to them.
Asheville native Bryan Sutton isn’t just another guy with a guitar. After launching his career as a member of Ricky Skaggs’ Kentucky Thunder, he went on to play and record with artists like Keith Urban, Taylor Swift and Harry Connick Jr. “I simply want to make the best music possible with the best people possible,” […]
We celebrate independent artists every day, but on the July 4 holiday weekend, it seems especially pertinent to play songs by local musicians, made without major (or even minor, in many cases) support. On this week’s playlist: • “Little by Little” by singer-songwriter Aaron Burdett, from his new album, Fruits of My Labor. He performs […]
From a press release: Meltasia Music Festival in LaFayette, Ga., Sept. 5-7 Andy Animal presents 3 days & 3 nights of camping & outstanding barebones Rock n’ Roll wildness. CAMPING IS INCLUDED IN TICKET PRICE. Black Lips, Nik Turner’s Hawkwind, Bloodshot Bill, Quintron & Miss Pussycat, Cherie Currie, Shannon & The Clams, Black Oak Arkansas, […]
From a press release: Quilts as Inspiration: New show at American Folk Art & Framing Quilts and handiwork using fabrics have warmed our homes and hearts for centuries. Having been an artful and practical addition to our homes, now they serve as inspiration for the July 31 – August 25, 2014 show at American Folk […]
From a press release: July events at Spellbound Children’s Bookshop All month long: Find Waldo in Reynolds Village, hosted by Spellbound Children’s Bookshop. Free. All ages. Visit a dozen businesses in Reynolds Village (North Asheville) to be entered in drawing for prize package from local merchants. Start your journey by picking up a Find Waldo […]
From a press release: Pianist Garrick Ohlsson returns to Brevard Music Center, July 11 Artistic Director Keith Lockhart kicks off a full weekend of performances with an unforgettable program featuring two of the greatest works ever composed on Friday, July 11 at 7:30 p.m. The concert opens with Beethoven’s “Pastoral” sixth symphony. After intermission, internationally […]
From a press release: AAAC raises funds to support local and high school digital artists It is an exciting time at the Asheville Area Arts Council! We are looking to expand our services to the creative leaders, artists, and students in our county through new projects that will fund new software and hardware technology. To […]
From a press release: Asheville Chamber Music Series announces 62nd season The Asheville Chamber Music Series (ACMS) will be presenting a distinguished roster of internationally acclaimed ensembles for its 2014-15 season, including the renowned Brentano Quartet with violist, Hsin-Yun Huang, who will be the opening concert of the Asheville Amadeus Festival in collaboration with the […]
From a press release: Bob Moog Foundation’s Road To Innovation Raffle With the addition of four new prizes for synthesizer enthusiasts, the Bob Moog Foundation is extending its Road To Innovation Raffle and expanding it to an international audience. Supported by Prestige Subaru of Asheville, the grand prize in the raffle is the winner’s choice […]
From a press release: Doggett Mountain Challenge cycle event, July 12 Hundreds of cyclists from throughout the Southeast will gather again on July 12, 2014 for the ninth annual Hot Doggett rides through Madison County. Organized by the Rotary of Madison County, ride proceeds benefit numerous programs for local children. Starting at Mars Hill University, […]
From a press release: Jubilee! Summer Orchestra performs 20th anniversary concert, July 13 The Jubilee! Summer Orchestra, a 50 piece all-volunteer orchestra comprising both amateur and professional musicians from around the WNC Region, will celebrate its 20th Anniversary in 2014. This season’s concert will be held on Sunday, July 13, at 7:30 pm. The concert […]
From a press release: Music Industry Blueprint LIVE at Moonlight Mile, July 10 “Music Industry Blueprint LIVE,” at Moonlight Mile Studios, 565 Long Shoals Road,, Arden NC 28704. Held Thursday, July 10, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Only 50 tickets available. http://youtu.be/eDJOUXYuzHM What Will Be Taught? • How To Grow Your Fan-base • How To Monetize Your […]
From a press release: HART Theatre celebrates the 50th anniversary with “Hello Dolly” HART THEATRE presents its biggest show of the year, July 11-Aug. 3 HART Theatre celebrates the 50th anniversary of one of Broadway’s biggest blockbusters, “Hello Dolly” with its production opening July 11 for a four week run. “Hello Dolly” is based on […]
Although the term “canoe” usually conjures images of river veneers and summer camp activities, in the case of fiber artist Krista Allison, the homophone Canoo equals soft toys from felted wool sweaters. “She now finds herself experimenting with other possibilities of the felting process, including shibori, machine stitching and hand embroidery … making vessels, wall […]
From a press release: Blues guitarist Joel DaSilva plays a free show at Yacht Club, July 8 Tuesday, July 8, at 9 p.m. Joel DaSilva has blues running through his veins. Born and raised in his sweet home, Chicago, DaSilva hails from a musical family. His mother and father traveled throughout Brazil and Ukraine, his […]
From a press release: Local artist Jackson Martin named in short list of finalists for the 1858 Prize for Contemporary Southern Art The Gibbes Museum of Art and Society 1858 announced the 2014 Short List of finalists for the 1858 Prize for Contemporary Southern Art. The 1858 Prize for Contemporary Southern Art, awarded annually with […]
Most musicians are lucky to get props for shredding or ripping or killing it. But Nashville/Atlanta/Rochester N.Y.-based blues, rock and soul act The Slide Brothers have been dubbed “godfathers of the electric church,” “masters of the sacred steel” and “the greatest living musicians who embody the sacred steel tradition.” Aubrey Ghent, Calvin Cooke, Chuck Campbell […]
The can part of Burning CAN Beer Fest at Oskar Blues in Brevard is easy — more than 30 breweries that can their beer will be on hand to share craft brews. As far as the burning part, it’s unlikely to refer to the wares of local food trucks at the event. It might, however, […]
From a press release: Asheville Chamber hosts Cherokee art and demonstrations, July 15 Our Native American Business Network is coordinating a Native Marketplace from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 15 at the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce (36 Montford Ave, Asheville, NC). A group of contemporary Cherokee artists from Cherokee, NC, will be […]
From a press release: Goombay festival returns, Sept. 12-14 Western North Carolina’s YMI Cultural Center is proud to announce the return of the 34th annual Goombay Festival on September 12th – 14th, 2014. The free public event will be held at a new location this year - Downtown Asheville’s Roger McGuire Green on […]
