Release parties, openings, benefits and films: we’ve got them all. And the best part is, they’re all cheap enough that you can afford to bring a date! So get off the couch, put on your warmest winter coat, and go have fun. While you’re here, check out Clubland for a complete list of weekend music.
The musicians of the Walkmen have known one another most of their lives, and they’ve been playing in bands together nearly as long. The present lineup formed amidst a fury of New York garage bands a decade ago, but from the start, frontman Hamilton Leithauser’s gravelly wails and the band’s sparse instrumentation, precise recording style […]
There is a place where the seemingly contradictory worlds of jazz and electronica collide. It’s a place where multi-instrumentalists meet DJs to blur the line between lounge, pop and trance. And in Asheville, Paper Tiger is your guide to such a place. More than seven years ago, vocalist Molly Kummerle (Ruby Slippers) and DJ/producer Isaac […]
New Year’s Eve has a tendency to take it out of people, but c’mon folks, you’ve had an entire week to recover! It’s time to get back in the saddle, and we’ve got a rundown of budget-friendly events so you’ve no longer any excuse to stay home. And while you’re here, check out Clubland for a full weekend music schedule.
If ever there is a time to get out and celebrate, it’s New Year’s Eve. But that doesn’t mean you have to blow all your hard-earned cash. As always, we’ve got a rundown of budget-friendly events to keep you entertained without breaking the bank. And while you’re here, check out Clubland for a full listing of this weekend’s music.
For weeks, all my trustworthy friends had been raving about Sky Lake. My curiosity was piqued, but still I remained skeptical. In my experience, it's nearly impossible to live up to that sort of hype. Nevertheless, I was dying to see for myself, so I kept an eye on Sky Lake's schedule and patiently waited […]
If you happened to read “There’s Something about Joanna (Newsom),” you probably gathered that I'm a big fan of Joanna Newsom. Despite, or perhaps because of, the intense media coverage she receives, phone interviews with the singer are few and far between, so I was thrilled to have an opportunity to pick her brain. On […]
Not everyone can make it home to be with family for the holidays. If you’re one of those lonely souls, we feel for you, we really do. So here’s an abridged rundown of budget-friendly events to keep you from drowning your sorrows in eggnog all weekend.
We’re braving basements, rooftops, forests and alleys to bring you this new video series where local musicians step out of their element for a preview of upcoming performances.
Sub-zero wind chills and ice covered streets made the Grey Eagle seem even cozier Tuesday as classic country revivalist Justin Townes Earle captivated the full house with his dark ballads and twangy tales of heartbreak, betrayal and self-destruction.
The holidays can be expensive, but having a good time doesn’t have to be. We’ve got your rundown of budget-friendly events so you can save that cash to buy a nice gift for your mother. And while you’re here, check out Clubland for a complete listing of the weekend’s music events.
Despite some obvious (and childish) humor, The 27th Annual Bernstein Family Christmas Spectacular features suburb acting from some of Asheville’s best, and it’s a welcome break from the often stressful and far too uptight holiday season.
The holidays are a time for giving, and this week we’ve included a few budget-friendly benefits to keep your wallet fat and your conscience clear. And, as always, there’s plenty of art, music and gatherings to entertain as well. While you’re here, check out Clubland for a complete live music calendar.
We’re braving basements, rooftops, forests and alleys to bring you this new video series where local musicians step out of their element for a preview of upcoming performances.
December is here, and in addition to tacky sweaters, pretty lights and way too much shopping, that means lots of free events! So clear your calendar and muster up some holiday cheer because we’ve got a rundown of the weekend’s best and brightest for under $5. And while you’re here, check out Clubland for a complete listing of live music.
As cold rain fell and dreary skies darkened over downtown, Minus the Bear appeared in top form at the Orange Peel, rocking the house with a combination of prog-rock synth, dueling guitars and electric drum loops that would have been a welcome addition to last month’s Moogfest.
Rosetta’s Kitchen, though a delightful place to grab a bite, is not what most would consider a music venue. Door-to-door tables crowd the limited floorspace, and narrow hallways amplify the sounds emanating from the bustling kitchen. But, on a cool Sunday night, Rosetta’s was transformed as Hello Hugo tucked into the far corner of the […]
We’re braving basements, rooftops, forests and alleys to bring you this new video series where local musicians step out of their element for a preview of upcoming performances.
You name it, we’ve got it: art, film, puppets and even a parade. Save your hard-earned dough for holiday travels because you won’t need it for this lineup. And while you’re here, check out the Clubland calendar for your budget-friendly music events.
There is something enchanting about Joanna Newsom. Since her debut six years ago, the 28-year-old harp virtuoso has been an unlikely indie sensation, adored widely by critics and profiled by everyone from Pitchfork to the The New York Times. Newsom’s singular vocal style (a wild, sharp soprano that sometimes borders on shrill) and complex, sprawling […]
