Soundtrack web extra: Kovacs and the Polar Bear headline The Grey Eagle

Kovacs and the Polar Bear have quickly become one of the most reliable draws in Asheville. From regular performances at The LAB to the band’s afternoon set at Bele Chere, it’s clear KATPB has earned a devoted local following that turns out enthusiastically for the quartet’s increasingly frequent shows. Nonetheless, headlining the Grey Eagle is a big step for a local act, and last night the band proved its time has come.

Bele Chere Sunday bands

Sunday at Bele Chere has always been a subdued and family-friendly affair. No alcohol is allowed on the streets, out-of-towners begin the trek home, street preachers with bullhorns are presumably at church somewhere and the rowdiest participants are generally all partied out. On a desert island, the festival's closing day would be akin to the […]

West Asheville hosts Naked Girls Reading

On one hand, The Anam Cara Theatre Company’s third installment of Naked Girls reading was exactly what one would expect: completely naked women reading from an unadorned stage. But within the first five minutes it was clear that the production’s entertainment value had little to do with nudity beyond the novelty of witnessing three performers casually disrobe and take their seats.

This weekend on a shoestring

It seems that Thursday is the new Saturday, and this week it brings film, gardening, music and the great outdoors. But don’t worry, we’ve got plenty of entertaining events to fill the rest of the weekend as well. Know of more budget-friendly happenings? Share them in the comments section at the bottom of the page.

This weekend on a shoestring

This weekend brings the spoken and written word, vaudeville and hip-hop for kids, free rock ‘n’ roll and plenty to do outdoors. So enjoy the comfort of cooling temperatures while your wallet rests safely at home. Know of other budget-friendly events this weekend? Share them in the comments section at the bottom of the page.

Harmony in variety

Thao and Mirah's self-titled debut has multiple personalities. Breezy folk numbers lead into anthemic party romps; gritty blues gives way to melodic three-part harmonies; and percussive, dance-friendly beats rest comfortably alongside space-y ambient narratives. And that's just the beginning. To call the record eclectic would be a gross understatement. Thao says the lack of cohesiveness […]