The soulful Americana songstress plays with Old Man Luedecke at The Grey Eagle on Saturday, Jan. 7.
Sound track: “Holophrase” by Yours Truly
The band holds an album release party at The Mothlight on Saturday, Jan. 7, 9 p.m.
Acoustic Asheville: Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe with Jimmy Herring
Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe rolled through Asheville recently as part of the “Running with the Diesel” tour.
Where to ring out the old and welcome the new year
For those of us who want to kick this year to the curb and see in — albeit with some trepidation — 2017, here’s where to sip some bubbly, wear a wacky hat, dance like no one’s watching and party like it’s 1999 (there’s no shame if you secretly wish it was).
MUSIC VIDEO: Natural Born Leaders
The band recently released two videos that showcase energy and funk, and a creative mashing of styles into something that feels fresh.
Smart bets: United Through Music
Mook, Siren Xo, Rad & James, Mic Savvy, Blaze III, Marley P and DJ Bionik from New York City will perform at the showcase at UpCountry Brewing on Friday, Dec. 30.
Fiddler Jamie Laval brings Celtic Christmas to Asheville and Tryon
For several years now, Celtic fiddler Jamie Laval has crafted a special December program for audiences. He presents “Celtic Christmas,” a family-friendly performance that showcases not only Christmas traditions, but observances of older pagan rituals centered around winter solstice.
Smart bets: Stuart Ross and the Temp Agency
The Friday, Dec. 30, performance at the Burnsville Town Center is a homecoming show for Ross, who grew up in the Western North Carolina locale.
Smart bets: Futurebirds
Futurebirds will perform at The Grey Eagle on Friday, Dec. 30
Smart bets: The Nth Power
The Nth Power takes the stage at The Asheville Music Hall, along with Dynamo, on Thursday, Dec. 29.
Musoscribe’s top 5 Asheville concerts of 2016
From the standpoint of live music, this year has been another remarkable one for Western North Carolina. In addition to some superb homegrown/local talent, Asheville remains a popular destination for some of the very best touring musical acts.
Smart bets: Carolina Wray
The performance will include other regional artists like The American Gonzos and Rookie of the Year. It takes place at Black Bear Coffee Co. in Hendersonville on Friday, Dec. 23.
New album features Asheville artists sounding the alarm on threats to civil liberties
Released on Dec. 1, the digital-only Code Red is curated by Asheville musician Dave Harris (formerly the owner of Smashing Guitars) and features six local artists among the 40 musicians represented. “But the support has been far and wide,” Harris says.
Smart bets: Holy Ghost Tent Revival
The band will perform a Home Alone-themed show at The Mothlight on Friday, Dec. 23.
Smart bets: Ian Ridenhour
White Horse Black Mountain hosts the holiday show on Friday, Dec. 23
Smart bets: Double Crown’s fourth anniversary
Buxton Hall Barbecue caters the celebratory event on Thursday, Dec. 22.
Acoustic Asheville: Darrell Scott
Darrell Scott’s latest record, Couchville Sessions, has appeared on a number of best-of lists for 2016, and he wrapped up the year with a short tour that included two sold-out shows at The Altamont Theatre.
Smart bets: The Secret Sisters
The Secret Sisters will be playing new tunes and fan favorites at The Grey Eagle on Sunday, Dec. 18.
The New Mastersounds co-headline an Asheville show with Turkuaz
British-based quartet The New Mastersounds recently released a split single with New York City-based funksters Turkuaz. Guitarist Eddie Roberts says that the shared tour is “a logical thing to do; musically, it’s such a great fit. There’s a certain amount of crossover with our audience.”
Smart bets: Hello Hugo
If Section Secrets, a nine-track mix of rock, experimental and ambient sounds will be released with a show at The Mothlight on Sunday, Dec. 18.
The Travelin’ McCourys bring their Bluegrass Ball to Asheville
The Travelin’ McCourys’ perform, as part of the Bluegrass Ball with Andy Thorn, Travis Book and Jon Stickley, at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall on Thursday and Friday, Dec. 15 and 16.