It's one thing to channel the cool, dusty, boots-and-aviators California country rock of the '70s, filtered through a 21st-century aesthetic. It’s really something to effortlessly evoke that Laurel Canyon sound (the stomping grounds of Neil Young and Crazy Horse, Gram Parsons and Crosby, Stills and Nash, among others) and then temper it with punk sensibilities. […]
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Mark Webb and Ted Russell Kamp at MoDaddy’s this weekend
Two singer/songwriters take the stage on Saturday, Oct. 21.
Moogfest costumes and contests
Two chances to show off your fashion/dress up/alter-ego prowess (and there are some pretty nice prizes up for grabs).
Video: Mad Tea performs at the ZaPow! opening
Jason Krekel and Ami Worthen sing a tribute to the wolfman at the new gallery on Battery Park Ave.
Men of streetstyle
A unicycle and a parasol are eye-catching in downtown Asheville.
One night, two openings
ZaPow! and Castell Photography both hosted openings on Friday night. Here’s what they looked like.
G. Love and The Apache Relay at the Orange Peel
Nashville’s Americana rockers the Apache Relay proved that they’re the band to watch when they opened for G. Love earlier this week. Photos by David Simchock.
You’ll like it a latke
Asheville’s Hardlox Jewish Festival takes place on Sunday, Oct. 16.
Castell Photography hosts a special social hour on Saturday
Following tonight’s opening reception for juried show Manipulated, juror Ariel Shanberg will be available for questions during a meet-and-greet at 5 p.m. on Saturday.
ZaPow’s grand opening is tonight
The new gallery/studio/artist development space on Battery Park Ave. holds a party featuring music my The Mad Tea Party.
VIP tickets still available for Lucinda Williams on Saturday
The brewmaster package at Pisgah Brewing includes dinner before the benefit concert.
Dan Auerbach-approved Shivering Timbers in Asheville
The Akron, Ohio band makes a stop at The Emerald Lounge on Friday.
Moogfest discount tickets for locals
As a thank you for the “best live show of 2011” nod from Xpress readers, Moog Music offers a special price for weekend passes.
Apache Relay at The Orange Peel on Thursday
Roots-rockers Apache Relay open for G. Love, who returns to Asheville in support of his Echo Mountain-recorded, Avett Brothers-produced album Fixin’ To Die.
Performance piece
Six models posed at Pack Place last weekend
NPR’s Peter Sagal on “Cesspool of sin”
The “Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me” host recorded a promo message for WCQS, congratulating Asheville on its dubious distinction.
Streetstyle, Oktoberfest edition
Scenes from Asheville’s Oktoberfest, held Saturday, Oct. 8 on Wall Street.
Say hello to Hello Hugo
The local instrumental/experimental rock band holds its CD release party for self-titled EP on Sunday, Oct. 23.
Fall flowers
Autumn florals on a warm fall day, paired with leather boots, moccasins, an embroidered vest and red plastic-framed sunglasses.
You can see The Naked and Famous at Moogfest. Or in New Zealand. Or both.
The Kiwi indie-rock band offers fans a chance to win a dream trip to see its post-Moogfest performance at the New Zealand Music Awards.
Exotic prints
Fabrics, jewelry and accessories with Indian and Asian motifs, paired with jeans and leggings.