Pink ladies

Posted on August 26, 2010June 20, 2014 by Alli Marshall

This weekend on a shoestring

Posted on August 25, 2010August 25, 2010 by Alli Marshall

Art, theatre and rock shows: Good way to spend a weekend, right? Know of more shows that cost $5 or less? Add them in the comments field.

Twintuition

Posted on August 24, 2010August 24, 2010 by Alli Marshall

Much ado has been made over family bands: The Jacksons, the Osmonds, the Carpenters. The thing is, while tapping a sibling to be a band mate is convenient, it's certainly no guarantee against implosions and disasters (i.e. The Allman Brothers, The BeeGees, The Meat Puppets). And sometimes band dynamics are just a little too close […]

Straw hat

Posted on August 24, 2010June 20, 2014 by Alli Marshall

Jamie Lidell on Beck, Feist, laying down vocal tracks and why he can sing like that

Posted on August 24, 2010August 24, 2010 by Alli Marshall

Brit-born, New York-based singer/songwriter Jamie Lidell talks to Xpress in advance of his Sept. 21 Orange Peel show.

Clips of Faith film and beer tour comes to Asheville

Posted on August 23, 2010August 23, 2010 by Alli Marshall

New Belgium matches amateur short films, esoteric beer and bikes (sort of) in an outdoor film fest coming to Asheville on Sept. 10.

Sunglasses

Posted on August 23, 2010June 20, 2014 by Alli Marshall

Image by Jamie Parlier

SoundTrack Web Extra: The Bushels

Posted on August 21, 2010August 21, 2010 by Alli Marshall

The Bushels, from Charleston, S.C., have a former Asheville singer/songwriter on mandolin and an arsenal of feel-good bar rockers in sophomore release, Wood & Steel.

Truth & Salvage Co. perform on Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Posted on August 20, 2010August 20, 2010 by Alli Marshall

Last night L.A.-by-way-of-Asheville roots rockers Truth & Salvage Co. played their ballad “Pure Mountain Angel” on the ABC late-night show.

Polka dots

Posted on August 20, 2010June 20, 2014 by Alli Marshall

Photo by Halima Flynt

SoundTrack Web Extra: Chatham County Line

Posted on August 19, 2010August 19, 2010 by Alli Marshall

Chatham County Line’s new album, Wildwood packs much more than bluegrass and Americana. Lush strings, piano and thoughtful, narrative lyrics are highlights.

Patton and Haywood

Posted on August 18, 2010June 20, 2014 by Alli Marshall

Downtown After 5 takes place this Friday

Posted on August 18, 2010August 18, 2010 by Alli Marshall

The free street festival features local band Nuevo Montuno and Miami’s Spam Allstars.

This weekend on a shoestring

Posted on August 18, 2010August 18, 2010 by Alli Marshall

This week it’s theatre, art and music. Know of more events that cost $5 or less? Add them in the comments field.

Mais Oui!

Posted on August 17, 2010August 17, 2010 by Alli Marshall

Philippe Beer-Gabel, the front man/vocalist/multi-instrumentalist for Paris, France-based indie-pop band General Bye Bye is a little surprised by American response to French songs “You may know that France is not exactly famous for its music,” he tells Xpress. “The thing is, the prejudice with France is that we’re all stylish, drinking wine and eating cheese […]