The L.A.-based Americana band is set to release its new album, “Stories Don’t End,” in April. The record was made in Asheville last September. Photo from Rolling Stone. (Click through for links to the article, and to information about Echo Mountain’s upcoming master Classes.)
Okay, there’s not really a duel. The Wednesday, Jan. 16 installment of the Magnetic Field’s music series, includes two duos made up of four friends/bandmates in various configurations. One of those duos is The Moon and You, pictured here.
Town Mountain talks to Xpress (and gives us an exclusive performance) in advance of their Jan. 18 performance at Isis. That show, presented by FATE, benefits MANNA Foodbank and includes fellow bluegrass outfit Sanctum Sully. Click through for the video.
The local bluegrass quintet announces the Jan. 22 release of a collaboration with John Driskell Hopkins (Zac Brown Band) and two upcoming show (Jan. 18 and 19 at the Altamont Theatre) to record their own live album.
Biggz General (reggae and hip-hop artist, and son of Bob Marley’s adopted daughter Sharon Prendergast), plays Highland Brewery on Thursday, Jan. 17. RedLyte, ARTIKaL Soundsystem and Marietta’s Palm also perform at the free show.
Tess Brunet (drummer for Deadboy & the Elephantmen, Generationals and others) brings her solo project (she now sings and plays guitar), Au Ras Au Ras, to Asheville. The band plays Apothecary on Saturday, Jan. 19. Here, she talks to Xpress about plans, risks and therapeutic songwriting.
Local artist Gus Gutty gives an insider look at his new show, a collection of works in aerosol, which opens at PUSH Skateshop and Gallery tonight. Click through for the video.
The local roots music trio plays Isis Music Hall on Saturday, Jan. 12. Xpress will give away a pair of tickets to the show Friday, via Facebook. Photo by Kim LaViolette.
The Archrivals play One Stop this Friday, Jan. 11, in celebration of frontman Chuck Lichtenberger’s 18th 22nd birthday. Xpress will give away a pair of tickets to the show.
Contortion and mime duo Button Wagon returns to Asheville’s BeBe Theatre this weekend with new show “Trash Rabbit.” Shows on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Click through for a video of local band The Hermit Kings performing at The Lab last weekend.
The No One Faction is the solo project of Asheville-born/Atlanta-based engineer/musician Jaron Pearlman. LP “The Echo And Narcissus” boasts a roster of musical guest stars, including Stephanie Morgan, Amy Ray, Old North State and Jonathan Pearlman,
Asheville’s Montford Park Players have big plans for 2013: An expansion of the Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre. The improvements include a paved and lighted path, new terraces and steps. Read more about the expansion here: http://www.montfordparkplayers.org/amphitheatre-expansion Here’s one way to help those dreams come true: Montford Park Players holds a fundraiser and variety show on Saturday, […]
The Dex Romweber Duo’s show has come and gone, but you can relive the scorching set with three videos filmed by Jesse Hamm.
The Portland, Ore.-based psyche-pop duo plays Jack of the Wood on Tuesday, Jan. 8.
Special for New Year’s Eve: The local steel pan fusion outfit releases this new video, recorded on Wall Street in downtown Asheville.
The Nashville-based alt-rock outfit returns to Asheville on Saturday, Jan. 5. They’ll play a 9 p.m. show at Emerald Lounge with fellow Tennessee bands A Great Disaster and Matt Sanders Band.
Xpress mistakenly reported that Red June will perform at the New Isis Restaurant & Music Hall on New Year’s Eve. In fact, the band’s show is scheduled for Jan. 12 rather than Dec. 31. Xpress regrets the error. Here is the correct show information: Red June at the Isis Restaurant & Music Hall Saturday, January […]
