Local singer-songwriter Aaron LaFalce has just completed his new album, “Kairology.” He’ll play a launch party on Friday, Nov. 1 at Seacoast Church (123 Sweeten Creek Rd.) 8 p.m. coffee and dessert reception, $10. Proceeds benefit the A21 campaign, fighting human trafficking. From a press release: The new project , “KAIROLOGY” (kye – rah – […]
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All the Mountain Oasis you can stand
Follow Xpress’ festival coverage all weekend long.
CalCast: Oct. 25-27
This weekend is all about electronic music and pumpkin trails. Podcast hosted by Theresa Amandi of Asheville Free Media’s Bombshell-ter Radio.
Creative Allies’ fan-designed Mountain Oasis shirt
The local band-art store is open throughout the weekend with unique music-related apparel.
NC Arts Council Fellowships go to three Buncombe County artists
The N.C. Arts Council’s Artist Fellowship program named 15 artists from across the state who received awards. Among those were three Buncombe County residents: Keith Flynn, John Cloyd Miller and Catherine Reid. About each of the artists: About Keith Flynn (Literature, Poetry) “Because poetry is language with a shape, and requires constant improvisation, its challenges […]
Spellbound Bookshop reopens Oct. 26
Children’s bookseller Spellbound Bookshop holds a grand reopening ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 26. 1-3 p.m. The business has relocated to 50 North Merrimon Avenue, Suite 107 in The Lofts at Reynolds Village. New store hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday – Saturday and 1-6 p.m. Sunday. From a press release: ” There’s a […]
Electric company: Wham Bam Bowie Band and DJ Kipper
Leading up to the inaugural Mountain Oasis Electronic Music Summit, we’re running a series of Q+A interviews with the festival’s artists. Check out what two local performers have to say about their sets.
Artfields artfest calls for submissions Oct. 30-Dec. 13
ArtFields 2014, an art festival held in Lake City, S.C., put out a call for submissions from artists in 12 Southeastern states (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia). 400 piece will be accepted for a jurried competition with $100,000 in total cash prizes. According to […]
EMErgence: Electronic Music Experience and showcase through Oct. 24
The EMErgence: Electronic Music Experience, with the aim of connecting local youth with music and technology, takes place in Asheville from Oct. 22-24. It closes with an EMErgence Music Showcase at The Mill Room on Thursday, Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. That event kicks off the Mountain Oasis Electronic Music Summit and will be lead […]
A Tribute to Barbra Streisand at Asheville Community Theatre on Nov. 1
Vocalist Valerie Sneade, who has been compared to Liza Minnelli and Bette Midler, takes on another diva: Babs. “A Tribute to Barbra Streisand,” which has its local debut at Asheville Community Theatre, was first staged in 2000. The show has already received raves in Bay Windows and Edge Magazine. According to a press release, songs […]
Electric company: Sorne
Leading up to the inaugural Mountain Oasis Electronic Music Summit, we’re running a series of Q+A interviews with the festival’s artists.
Electric company
There’s an ongoing argument about whether opposites attract. While the collaborations set to appear on Mountain Oasis’ various stages might not settle that age-old question, they’re likely to prove that disparate forces can, together, make beautiful (ethereal/edgy/thought-provoking/eerie/revelatory) music. One of the odd couples who will take the stage is Zola Jesus (the project of Nika […]
Local oasis
The music festival extends beyond the scope of its three-day lineup with a number of smaller-venue showcases, featuring local and regional acts. Shows at The Emerald Lounge, The Mill Room and The LAB are open to both passholders and non-passholders, which means even if you don’t want to shell out for a Mountain Oasis ticket, […]
NC Arts Council’s Grassroots Arts Funding recipiants
Sixteen Buncombe County organizations will receive 2013-14 North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Arts Program grants. According to a press release, they are: “Amici Music, Anam Cara Theatre Co., Asheville Area Arts Council, Asheville Choral Society, Asheville City School Foundation, Asheville Community Theatre, Asheville Fringe Arts Festival, Asheville Lyric Opera, Asheville Puppetry Alliance, Black Mountain Center […]
The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus returns to Asheville Oct. 24-27
The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus, a non-profit, state-of-the-art recording and video studio, makes its way back to Asheville this week. The bus that travels to schools, festivals and conferences around the U.S. According to the website, “In its sixteenth year, with the very newest technology and gear, the Bus continues to be dedicated to […]
Electric company: Gary Numan
Leading up to the inaugural Mountain Oasis Electronic Music Summit, we’re running a series of Q+A interviews with the festival’s artists. Photo by Keith Martin.
The LACS perform at The Showtime Saloon in Fletcher on Oct. 25
Country music The LACS (Brian King and Clay Sharpe) have been making a name for themselves with songs like “Shake It” and performing the opening theme for reality show, “Mud Lovin’ Rednecks.” They” perform at The Showtime Saloon (97 Underwood Rd., Fletcher) on Friday, Oct. 25 at 8 p.m. From a press release: “The LACS […]
Passion for Fashion
Magnolia Restaurant (72 Weaverville Hwy) hosts a special fashion show to benefit the domestic violence programs of Pisgah Legal Services. Passion for Fashion takes place on Monday, Oct. 29, 5:30-7:30 p.m. For reservations, contact Virginia Kaufmann at 258-5228 or greatfood@magnoliaray.com. From a press release: “The Fashion show will feature the designs of J Monet (JMonetBeauty.com). […]
Band of Heathens of at The Grey Eagle on Oct. 24
Singer-guitarists Ed Jurdi and Gordy Quist played The Altamont Theater back in August. This month, they return to Asheville with their full ensemble, The Band of Heathens. “In the course of their evolution from loose assemblage to world-class rock ’n’ roll outfit, the Band of Heathens has built a potent body of recorded work that’s […]
New Riders of the Purple Sage at PIsgah Brewing on Oct. 26
Psychedelic cowboy band New Riders of the Purple Sage formed in 1969 with The Grateful Dead’s Jerry Garcia on pedal steel guitar, Phil Lesh on bass and Mickey Hart on drums. Added to that lineup were John Dawson on guitar and vocals and David Nelson on guitar. later members included David Torbert and Spencer Dryden […]
Electric company: Silver Apples
Leading up to the inaugural Mountain Oasis Electronic Music Summit, we’re running a series of Q+A interviews with the festival’s artists.