Press release The Pedrito Martinez Group at Diana Wortham Theatre on April 11 World-renowned Cuban conga player Pedrito Martinez and his Peruvian, Venezuelan and Cuban bandmates comprise a one-of-a-kind Afro-Cuban ensemble, The Pedrito Martinez Group, with an incomparably charismatic sound, Friday April 11, 2014 at 8:00 p.m. at Diana Wortham Theatre. They are groove-busters with […]
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Comedians Nate Bargatze and Louis Katz headline The Millroom on April 11
Press release Comedians Nate Bargatze and Louis Katz headline The Millroom on April 11 On Friday, April 11th, National Headlining Comedians Nate Bargatze, who just performed on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, as well as Comedy Central and Conan and Comedian Louis Katz, who has been seen on NBC, Comedy Central and HBO, perform […]
Moogfest Q+A: Slow Hands
Sure, the Moogfest lineup is star-studded (I’m looking at you, M.I.A., Kraftwerk and Niles Rodgers). But the roster — which numbers over 100 acts just for the night program alone — includes some lesser-known gems worth discovering. This series of email interviews is culled from my personal list of interesting artists I plan to check out.
Smart Bets: Paleface
The indie-folk duo of singer-songwriter/namesake Paleface and percussionist/vocalist Mo Samelot performs at Warren Wilson College on Friday, April 4, at 9 p.m. Free.
Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors at The Orange Peel on April 11
Press release Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors at The Orange Peel on April 11 Coming up on April 11th Nashville-based Americana band Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors will take the stage at The Orange Peel with special guests Judah & The Lion. This spring tour follows the band’s sixth studio album, Good Light, which was […]
Lionize at The Millroom on Monday, April 14
Press release Lionize at The Millroom on Monday, April 14 Rock, soul and blues trio LIONIZE will be stopping in ASHEVILLE on MONDAY, ARPIL 14 at THE MILLROOM for a headlining show in support of their new album JETPACK SOUNDTRACK. Co-produced by Jean-Paul Gaster, drummer of the rock group Clutch and Machine (Fall Out Boy, […]
Magnolia Acoustic Concert Series at Flat Rock Cinema through November
Press release Magnolia Acoustic Concert Series at Flat Rock Cinema through November Morris Broadband presents the Magnolia Acoustic Concert Series at Flat Rock Cinema, located at 2700 Greenville Highway in Flat Rock, NC. The live concerts, produced by Howard Molton and Tom Fisch, will be at 3:00 pm on the second Sunday of each month […]
Seeing the Lighght: Kishi Bashi in Asheville
The thing about a Kishi Bashi concert is that you don’t necessarily have to be familiar with the songs to get the show. In fact, there’s something to be said for coming into contact with a Kishi Bashi (the project of singer-songwriter/violinist/composer K Ishibashi) song for the first time. They’re not so much songs in the verse-chorus-verse sense as tiny worlds encapsulated in sound that ranges from bubbly pop to sweeping classical composition. The Athens, Ga.-based musician played The Grey Eagle on Tuesday in advance of his new album, “Lighght”; Tall Tall Trees opened.
YA author Megan Shepherd leads writing class at UNCA on April 19
Press release YA author Megan Shepherd leads writing class at UNCA on April 19 Megan Shepherd, author of The Madman’s Daughter (Balzer+Bray/HarperCollins, 2013), will lead a young adult (YA) fiction-writing class from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, in UNC Asheville’s Karpen Hall, room 006. This is a one-day, non-credit course sponsored by the university’s […]
Robin Bullock in concert at The Black Mountain Center for the Arts, April 12
Press release Robin Bullock in concert at The Black Mountain Center for the Arts, April 12 The Black Mountain Center for the Arts is proud to present Robin Bullock in concert on Saturday April 12 at 7:30 pm. Located at 225 W. State Street, the intimate listening room of the Arts Center will offer wonderful […]
Ras Alan & The Lions open Highland’s 2014 outdoor series
Press release Ras Alan & The Lions open Highland’s 2014 outdoor series qual parts Doc Watson and Bob Marley, The Carter Family and Burning Spear, RAS ALAN has been blending old time Appalachian music with reggae rhythms and Rastafari spirit for over 20 years. His self-styled “reggabilly”, hundreds of radio, festival and music hall performances […]
Running away from Oz. Embracing Oz.
The many facets of N.C.-based chamber-pop project Fan Modine. That band plays The Mothlight, with Brazilian psych-pop outfit Boogarins and local folk-rockers Warm the Bell, on Saturday, April 5.
“Women and Wallace” at 35below, April 3-19
Press release “Women and Wallace” at 35below, April 3-19 Another show in 35below! Attic Salt Theatre Company, the team who produced 2013’s hit All in the Timing, will open the quirky comedy Women and Wallace this Thursday at 7:30 pm! Women and Wallace is a dark comedy that playwright Jonathan Marc Sherman penned when he […]
Party planning
Paper Tiger holds an album preview and dance event with a silent Auction. Held at The Millroom on Thursday, April 3. Photo by Ben Mason
Out of bounds: Adventurous art at [Re] HAPPENING 2014
The event, now in its fifth year, will take place Saturday, April 5, at Lake Eden, Black Mountain College’s former home. The [Re] HAPPENING, a collaboration between Black Mountain College +Arts Center and The Media Arts Project, “reimagines Black Mountain College’s tradition of Saturday night parties and performances, and pays homage to the innovative artists of the legendary Black Mountain College,”
Our VOICE Fundraiser on April 5
Press release Our VOICE Fundraiser on April 5 In honor of 40 years of service to our community, on April 5th businesses in West and Downtown Asheville will donate 10% of the day’s sales to Our Voice. Participating business include (though the list continues to grow) Downtown Books & News, Izzy’s Coffee Den, Harvest Records, […]
Accordion Time Machine presents “Space Feelings” on April 11
Press release Accordion Time Machine presents “Space Feelings” on April 11 Accordion Time Machine, Anam Cara’s experimental theatre ensemble, has a great new show in store around the theme “Space Feelings.” They perform once every 2 months for a one night only affair in the realm of hilarious, absurd, and most importantly experimental theatre. The […]
The Teetotallers featuring John Doyle, Martin Hayes and Kevin Crawford on April 18
Press release The Teetotallers featuring John Doyle, Martin Hayes and Kevin Crawford on April 18 Marvel at the sound of three world-class musicians when The Teetotallers return to Asheville for a triple threat evening of their combined talents, 8:00 p.m. Friday, April 18, at Diana Wortham Theatre. Presented in partnership with The Swannanoa Gathering at […]
Terpsicorps season starts with May 4 event
From a press release: Terpsicorps season starts with May 4 event The Muses are coming! This Sunday, May 4, at 730pm, the outreach wing of Terpsicorps presents an eclectic evening of dance performed by aspiring young artists. Terpsicorps has created a performing opportunity open to all serious minded dance students in Western North Carolina called […]
Smart bet web extra: First Friday Gallery Walks
this week marks the first art walk of the 2014 season. Among other gallery openings, Woolworth Walk holds a reception for Keeler + Nelson, featuring the works of glass artist Kyle Keeler and painter John Nelson (whose art is pictured here).
Asheville Poetry Review celebration at Malaprop’s on Friday, March 21
Press release Asheville Poetry Review celebration at Malaprop’s on Friday, March 21 ASHEVILLE POETRY REVIEW CELEBRATION at MALAPROP’S BOOKSTORE FRIDAY, MARCH 21 at 7 pm with KEITH FLYNN, RICHARD JACKSON, KATHRYN STRIPLING BYER Celebrating the release of APR’s latest issue and reading from their own new books. Join Asheville Poetry Review editor and poet Keith […]