Earth Day means a variety of family-friendly outdoor festivals this weekend, but, as always, we bring you an eclectic lineup of budget-friendly events that also includes music, theatre and science.
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Kovacs’ Chris Lee to debut solo effort with a final Asheville performance
Fans of Kovacs and the Polar Bear should already be familiar with his style — Lee wrote or co-wrote several of the band’s songs — but expect a fuzzier, synth-driven approach at tonight’s performance.
Tough choices: Dustin Spagnola and Andy Herod host dueling art openings
Satellite Gallery or Push Skate Shop, that is the question … (Hint: The answer is both.)
Get your blip on: local electronic artists join forces downtown
Asheville Music Hall hosts a trance-inducing night of digital wizardry, featuring well-known staples, newly minted side projects and hours of dance-floor fodder.
This weekend on a shoestring
This weekend offers a variety of opportunities to get outdoors and celebrate spring with guided walks, art strolls, stargazing and more. So don’t let that budget hold you back. These low-cost events are sure to entertain without breaking the bank.
Drunken Prayer kicks off spring tour at The Get Down
Earlier this year, Xpress reported on rumors that Morgan Geer (of The Merle, for old-school Ashevilleans; Drunken Prayer, for newer transplants) was moving back to Asheville after nearly a decade living and writing in Portland. Judging from the number of local appearances Drunken Prayer has made since releasing its latest effort at The LAB last February, those rumors were true.
This weekend on a shoestring
This weekend brings local music, free workshops, outdoor festivals and a host of other budget-friendly events to keep you entertained without breaking the bank. As always, share more low-cost happenings in the comments section.
My Side of the Mountain: The Critters
The Critters’ “Visions of Light” is an infectiously gritty take on melodic psych-pop. This weekend, the band celebrates the EP’s official release with an acoustic instore at Harvest Records, followed by a raw and rowdy electric set at The Get Down. Xpress brings you this exclusive performance in advance of Saturday’s doubleheader.
This weekend on a shoestring
This weekend brings offers workshops, egg hunts, local music and more. So get off the couch, drag those summer clothes from the attic and embrace the first hints of spring. As always, these events are budget friendly and certain to leave your wallet thick and full.
Crittermania!
There's an epidemic ravaging the streets of Asheville. Consumption leads to reckless abandon, an insatiable hunger for psychedelic retro-pop, uncontrollable shaking and an accelerated heart rate. Local residents are advised to exercise caution: The Critters are highly addictive, and the only respite from Crittermania is more Critters. Luckily, afflicted citizens can now ease withdrawal in […]
This weekend on a shoestring
Spring has sprung, and this weekend, we showcase a number of outdoor events that capitalize on the warming weather. But, as always, there’s plenty of music, art, spoken word and film for those who prefer to be entertained indoors.
A sea of reverb
"People who listen to more straight music can get into this record I guess," says Kurt Vile with a full-throated laugh. The Philadelphia-based songwriter has been struggling to articulate the more accessible nature of his last record, 2011's Smoke Ring For My Halo, and is clearly amused by what he came up with. The phrasing […]
Van Ghost brings poppy jams to Pisgah Brewing Company
Harrison Berg began his music career behind the scenes. These days, the Van Ghost frontman prefers the stage to the office.
Jonathan Scales Fourchestra plays One Stop, releases new video
Local steel pan virtuoso Jonathan Scales has been noticeably absent from the Asheville scene lately, taking his island-influenced, jazz-rock fusion on the road. Tomorrow, the inventive foursome treats its hometown crowd to a performance with The Archrivals and Molly Parti.
This weekend on a shoestring
This weekend, embrace your inner headbanger, drone out to found sounds, work and learn with the Nature Conservancy or celebrate the Irish in style, all for the price of a fast food lunch. As always, we bring you the best in budget-friendly events.
Time and space
Phil Moore is enjoying his last hours at the secluded cabin he and his girlfriend Beth Tacular built from the ground up. In two days, their band Bowerbirds will head to the beach for a week of rehearsals and then depart for a two-month tour. The past three years have been trying for Bowerbirds, and […]
My Side of the Mountain: Grammer School
Xpress brings you this exclusive performance with the synth-heavy pop rockers in advance of their CD-release party tonight in the River Arts District.
This weekend on a shoestring
Music takes center stage this weekend with local CD release parties, gentle folk singers, a punk rock showcase and experimental out-of-towners. But, as always, we bring you a variety of low cost happenings to ensure there’s something for everyone.
Video: River Whyless “Unfound Door”
The local indie folk outfit celebrated the release of its latest effort, A Stone, A Leaf, An Unfound Door on March 2 at The Grey Eagle. Xpress was there to bring you this footage of the performance.
Now You See Them … at Jack of Hearts
Xpress brings you this preview of the chronically-cheerful folk pop trio in advance of its performance tonight in Weaverville.
My Side of the Mountain: Albert Adams
Xpress’ exclusive music video series brings you this on-the-fly performance with the rock-centric, experimental drum and bass duo in advance of its upcoming show at The LAB.