Asheville Wing War to take place March 9 at Asheville Music Hall

Press Release

From Lush Life Productions:

Asheville, NC, February 18, 2014 – Lush Life Productions is once again preparing for an event in which local restaurants in Asheville battle it out for the title of “Asheville’s Best Buffalo Wings”. With a ticket that includes unlimited wings, beer and great local music, this event has sold out in the past and is sure to sell out again.

The competition will heat up at Asheville Music Hall at 4pm on March 9. The wings will be judged by a panel of celebrity judges in two categories: specialty and traditional buffalo style. There will also be a people’s choice award in which attendees have the opportunity to vote for their favorite.

To date, the following restaurants have agreed to put their wings to the test and remaining 3 spots are still up for grabs:

The Bier Garden
Creekside Taphouse
Moe’s Barbeque
Mojo Taco Lounge
Charlotte Street Pub
Luella’s Barbecue
Bens Tune Up

Beer

Unlimited beer samples will be provided by Sierra Nevada and Pisgah Brewing.

About the Band
The Blood Gypsies

The Blood Gyspies consist of some of the most versatile musicians in the region, combining elements of Blues, Soul, & Jazz into their signature sound. They play a slew of originals as well as some choice covers that will have you shaking that thing. They have fun. You will have fun. Fun will be had by all.

Winners from 2013

Specialty Wings
1st Place – One Stop
2nd place – Universal Joint
3rd Place – Creek SIde Taphouse
People’s Choice – East Village Grille

Traditional
1st place – Moe’s BBQ
2nd Place – One Stop
3rd place – Scully’s
People’s Choice – Luella’s BBQ

Tickets for the event are on sale now at www.ashevillewingwar.com and are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.

What: Asheville Wing War 2014
When: March 9, 2014
What time: 4pm
Where: Asheville Music Hall
How Much: $15 in advance; $20 at the door; $10 for children under 18
Website: www.ashevillewingwar.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/600982126649232/?source=1

Nominations are still being accepted and can be sent to lushlifemgmt@gmail.com

Want to read more about past Wing Wars?

http://www.mountainx.com/article/3873/Asheville-Wing-War-heats-up-The-Garage-at-Biltmore
http://www.mountainx.com/article/3940/WNC-Wellness-review

https://www.facebook.com/events/206441682733443/
http://www.lushlifetoday.com/restaurants/the-2011-asheville-wing-war-results
http://www.asheville.com/news/ww0711.html
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About Lush Life Productions

Lush Life Productions is an events, marketing and PR firm that increases brand awareness for businesses with the use of innovative tools such as video and events that fully engage their target consumer. Collaborations with local and national companies assure that every aspect of a company’s marketing and PR plan can be managed.

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About Hayley Benton
Current freelance journalist and artist. Former culture/entertainment reporter at the Asheville Citizen-Times and former news reporter at Mountain Xpress. Also a coffee drinker, bad photographer, teller of stupid jokes and maker-upper of words. I can be reached at hayleyebenton [at] gmail.com. Follow me @HayleyTweeet

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