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New podcasts in town
Local musician/soul man Jar-E is stirring up a new series of podcasts. Check ‘em out.
Ox & Rabbit clothing store closes, plans farewell party
The urban apparel shop closed this month, and a goodbye party will be at the Emerald Lounge August 25.
The Trainwreks live at the Grey Eagle
Local dirty-tonk outfit The Trainwreks tore it up at the Grey Eagle recently. Videographer Jesse Hamm captured some of the action for Xpress.
MPAC and the IOUs: a complex situation
[Editor’s update: Randy Bassham, executive director of MAYSA, brought Xpress photocopies of cancelled checks that show that band members and staffers were paid on Sept. 24, 2010, six weeks after the publication of the story below. The checks show that a total of $6,640 was paid out from Bassham to those involved in the July […]
Brian McGee at the Grey Eagle
The punk-influenced Americana artist opened for Jill Andrews. He has a few shows of his own coming up (and a new album).
Del Yeah Fest? You know what we say to that
Cool news from Pisgah Brewing, McCoury Music and WNCW: A weekend of music featuring bluegrass legends the Del McCoury Band and friends.
Dirtfoot cancels Bele Chere show, Swayback Sisters perform instead
An emergency appendectomy forced the cancellation. Local trio The Swayback Sisters will play the Saturday slot.
Josh Phillips and Soulgrass Rebellion at DTA5
A slight drizzle didn’t deter the crowds at Friday’s Downtown After 5.
Holy Moogerfoogers Batman! Moogfest lineup announced
Massive Attack, MGMT and Thievery Corporation confirmed for the October 29-31 music festival.
More scenes from The Big Crafty
Photographer Zen Sutherland adds to our Big Crafty memories.
More Band of Horses / Asheville connections
Asheville musicians Tyler Ramsey and Bill Reynolds are in the bigtime indie band. Now another Ashevillean is opening for them.
A few more photos from the Mountaineer Antique Auto Show
Michael Gordon snapped these shots from this weekend’s event at the WNC Ag Center in Fletcher.
Pixies announce Asheville date
Knew it was coming; now it’s official. We’re excited.
Video of Marah at the Grey Eagle
Jesse Hamm talked to rock band Marah at their Wednesday night Grey Eagle show.
Marah in Asheville, NC for Mountain Xpress from Jesse Hamm on Vimeo.
Help kickstart Aaron “Woody” Wood’s new album
Can social media help the masterful Woody Wood make a record? Three days in, the campaign’s already raised 20 percent of the goal.
The Rocket Club to close this week
Owner Ken Klehm confirmed that this week will be the West Asheville venue’s last.
Photo by Zen Sutherland.
Tutu Hot to Stop ***Updated with Video & Photo Slideshow!
Asheville commemorates the 1969 Stonewall riots today with a series of events. Photo by Michael Muller
Will Hoge & American Bang at the Orange Peel Friday
Expect a Nashville-to-Asheville rock ‘n’ roll extravaganza.
Drivin’ N Cryin’ at Downtown After Five
Retro Dance Party tonight at Pulp
If you’ve been to soul night Saturdays at The Admiral, check out tonight’s summer vacation retro dance party at Pulp, the club below the Orange Peel.