This weekend offers puppets, music, theater, pets and ice cream … lots of ice cream. So leash your dog, whet your appetite and head into town for these budget-friendly happenings. And while you’re here, check out Clubland for a complete music calendar.
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This weekend on a shoestring: May 26-26, 2011
Whether you’re looking for jazz, Americana, country or doom metal, we’ve got a weekend performance to match. And if music doesn’t sing to you, there’s film, theater and art as well, all for less than it costs to park downtown.
The softer side of hard
To the average ear, Soft Opening is actually rather hard. The band's pounding psychedelia, laden with feedback, ambience and echoey wails, undoubtedly falls on the heavier side of the musical spectrum. But it's difficult to say exactly where it lies. On first listen, it would be easy to lump in Soft Opening's drone-y and ominous […]
This weekend on a shoestring: May 19-22, 2011
Celebrate the end to a cold and rainy week with street festivals, live music, performance art and even a comic book convention, all for less than the cost of a burger and fries! And while you’re here, check out Clubland for a complete schedule of weekend music.
This weekend on a shoestring
This weekend presents a number of entertaining opportunities to support local organizations, so get off the couch, help a good cause and have a great time! In addition, there’s plenty of music, art and more for your viewing and listening pleasure. And while you’re here, check out Clubland for a complete schedule of weekend music.
This weekend on a shoestring
This weekend brings art, music, poetry and fashion, all for a nominal fee. So get out of the house and take in the diverse and wonderful entertainment Asheville has to offer. And while you’re here, check out Clubland for a complete music schedule.
My Side of the Mountain, Vol. 7: The Honeycutters
We’re taking to the streets, forests and shops of Asheville to highlight the brightest in local music. And the best part? There’s no cover and you don’t have to leave the house!
This weekend on a shoestring
It’s poised to be another beautiful weekend, and we’ve got a host of budget-friendly outdoor events to help you enjoy the warming weather. While you’re here, check out our Community and Clubland calendars for a complete schedule of happenings.
This weekend on a shoestring
As lovely as sunny spring weather can be, it makes working indoors especially difficult. This weekend brings a host of outdoor activities, all easy on the wallet, so don’t miss the chance to get out and enjoy it. And while you’re here, check out Clubland for a complete schedule of weekend music.
Video: HATCH musicians collaborate at Echo Mountain
A host of local and visiting musicians — including Ben Sollee, Jay Sanders, Casey Driessen and River Guerguerian — spent the afternoon rehearsing and recording a collaborative song at Echo Mountain as part of the HATCH Festival. Xpress was there to bring you this preview.
Local music hits the big screen at Music Video Asheville
This weekend on a shoestring
Spring has sprung, so enjoy it while you can! This weekend, we bring you outdoor festivals, live music, art openings and more, all reasonably priced and guaranteed to please. While you’re here, check out Clubland for a full schedule of weekend music.
This weekend on a shoestring
In honor of spring, we’re bringing you stargazing and gardening, in addition to poetry, art, movies and more. While you’re here, check out Clubland for a complete schedule of weekend music.
Defined by growth
Weeks after Megafaun's inception, brothers Phil and Brad Cook — along with longtime friend and bandmate Joe Westerlund — booked a six-date tour with nothing more than "three loose ideas" for songs. Then they hit the road, improvising the rest night by night. "I don't think any of those shows were good shows," Brad admits. […]
My Side of the Mountain, Vol. 6: Little Tybee
We’re taking to the streets, forests and shops of Asheville to highlight the brightest in local music. And the best part? There’s no cover and you don’t have to leave the house!
Second Gear adds second room
Business is booming on Haywood Road. This weekend, a second West Asheville retailer unveils its newly renovated space.
This weekend on a shoestring
It’s been a cold and dreary week, but it’s almost over! We’ve got art openings, live music, theater and outdoor celebrations to get you going again. As always, these events are easy on the wallet, so don’t be shy. And while you’re here, check out Clubland for a complete schedule of weekend music.
A foot in the door
Aaron "Woody" Wood has been a fixture of the Asheville music scene for nearly as long as there has been an Asheville music scene. Wood is quick to note this fact, but somewhat conflicted about its implications. “I was here before the Orange Peel, I was here before Emerald […]
Naked Gods crush Harvest Records
My Side of the Mountain, Vol. 5: Uncle Mountain
We’re taking to the streets, forests, shops and roofs of Asheville to highlight the best and brightest in local music. And the best part? There’s no cover and you don’t have to leave the house!
This weekend on a shoestring
The end of March brings a wave of top-notch music for bargain prices, so we’ve decided to devote this entire edition to the audible. But be sure to check out the Community Calendar for a comprehensive look at weekend goings-on.