On Facebook, there were reports that 10 percent or more of the thousands who attended the Festival of Gnarnia in Boone were arrested on various drug and alcohol charges. High Country Press reported that the figure was closer to 2 percent or less. Here’s an excerpt: Aug. 13, 2012. Atop Beech Mountain Resort this weekend […]
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Happy birthday Harvest Records
The local record haven celebrates eight years in business by offering nearly 10,000 records for a dollar or less.
This weekend on a shoestring
This weekend, share a story, celebrate a four-legged friend, learn how to keep your garden going through the winter and more. As always, Xpress highlights the best in low-cost weekend entertainment.
This weekend on a shoestring
This weekend brings comedy, music, spoken word and outdoor markets. As always, Xpress highlights the best in low-cost events to keep you entertained without breaking the bank.
It’s all about !PAPER!
Need another escape from Bele Chere this weekend? The Drygoods Shop in West Asheville is happy to assist.
This weekend on a shoestring
As you’re surely aware, tens of thousands of enthusiastic festival goers will descend upon downtown for the annual Bele Chere festival this weekend. In response, we bring you a host of other options, including outdoor activities, readings, theater and even wrestling, all for little or no cost. However, should you be into that sort of thing, be sure to check out our special Bele Chere edition (online and in print) for a complete guide to the madness.
A grand closeness
While most kids his age were dreaming about becoming astronauts and professional athletes, David Mayfield was touring the country in his family's bluegrass band. By his early 20s, the Ohio native was surviving as a "gun-for-hire" in Nashville, writing songs for other artists and eventually stepping into the world of producing, where he earned a […]
Predictably unpredictable
If you're wondering who The Critters are, you're probably not from around here. The psych-pop quartet has seen a meteoric rise in WNC, releasing its debut EP, performing at last year's Bele Chere festival, filming a session for Moog's AHA AVL series and landing in the Xpress' Best of WNC readers' poll, all in the […]
Crushing hard
It’s starting to seem like Dr. Dog has a crush on Asheville. The Philadelphia-based five-piece performed at the Orange Peel in March, it headlines this weekend's Bele Chere festival and it's slated to return again in August for a slot at nearby Boone's Music on the Mountaintop. Not to mention the gushing endorsements for Asheville's […]
This weekend on a shoestring
This weekend brings crafts, live music and plenty of the great outdoors. As always, Xpress highlights the best in low-cost weekend entertainment.
MMJ’s Jim James joins Floating Action onstage
Last week, Xpress reported that My Morning Jacket’s Jim James remixed a Floating Action track. Apparently, that wasn’t enough to satisfy James’ yearning to get in on the Action.
MMJ’s Jim James remixes Floating Action
It’s no secret that Seth Kauffman (Floating Action) has fans in high places. The latest example comes in the form of a remix by My Morning Jacket’s Jim James. Check out James’ glowing writeup and listen to the track here.
This weekend on a shoestring
This weekend brings puppets, festivals and a variety of local music. As always, Xpress brings you the best in low-cost entertainment.
This weekend on a shoestring
Take a hike, learn about aquatic life or browse local crafts. As always, Xpress brings you the best in low-cost weekend entertainment.
This weekend on a shoestring
From free food and live music to wilderness survival and outdoor theater, Xpress brings you the best in low-cost weekend entertainment.
This weekend on a shoestring
This weekend, mark the official start to summer with guided hikes, outdoor celebrations, local music and handcrafted art, all for less than the cost of parking downtown. As always, Xpress brings you the best in low-cost local entertainment.
Ben Sollee stops in Asheville, rehearses at The LAB
Indie cellist Ben Sollee is no stranger to Asheville, so it’s not all that surprising to spot the songwriter strolling down Haywood Road, as I did Sunday afternoon. Sollee and his drummer, Jordon Ellis, were in town for a few days between shows in Atlanta and Charlottesville, Va.
My Side of the Mountain: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.
This week, we bring you a special edition of My Side of the Mountain, recorded during Bonnaroo with Detroit-based indie/electronic duo Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.
This weekend on a shoestring
Go for a hike, browse antiques, check out local music or contribute to a community darkroom, all for less than a fast food value meal. As always, Xpress brings you the best in low-cost weekend entertainment.
Live from Bonnaroo: Xpress dispatch, pt. 4
It feels like weeks since we arrived at Bonnaroo. After four days in the sun, three nights in a tent, dozens of shows and uncomfortably close encounters with tens of thousands of red-faced music fans, it’s good to be home. But the relief comes with more than a little hesitation. Despite the discomfort, festivals can be an oasis, if you’re into that sort of thing, and Bonnaroo is the most epic of American music experiences. Luckily, there’s always next year.
Live from Bonnaroo: Xpress dispatch, pt. 3
By the third day of Bonnaroo, structural improvements have made all the difference. Shade is easy to find, bathroom lines are entirely reasonable and dust is minimal. Cool temperatures have done a lot to ease the experience, but organizers’ efforts will make even the most scorching festivals to come all the more comfortable.