Calcast brings together a wide range of community events in one handy podcast. Hosted by Theresa Amandi of WSFM 103.3 AshevilleFM’s Bombshell-ter Radio. Weekend of Aug 28-30. Listen to Bombshell-ter Radio every Tuesday afternoon from 3-5 p.m. EST featuring the best trip hop, electronica, chillwave and dreampop music — only on WSFM 103.3 AshevilleFM.
Hollie West wins Asheville Wine & Food Festival Chefs Challenge
A standing-room-only crowd was on hand Saturday to watch four top local chefs battle to impress judges at the 2015 Asheville Wine & Food Festival’s Chefs Challenge. A photo gallery by Cindy Kunst shares scenes from the competition and the festival.
Calcast: A podcast of community events, Aug. 21-23
Calcast brings together a wide range of community events in one handy podcast. Hosted by Theresa Amandi of WSFM 103.3 AshevilleFM’s Bombshell-ter Radio. Weekend of Aug 21-23. Listen to Bombshell-ter Radio every Tuesday afternoon from 3-5 p.m. EST featuring the best trip hop, electronica, chillwave and dreampop music — only on WSFM 103.3 AshevilleFM.
Amplified: Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real
Taking a break from touring as Neil Young’s current backing band, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real recently brought their adventurous brand of rock ‘n’ roll to The Grey Eagle. As an exclusive for Xpress, the band performed “Carolina” before the show.
Free Planet Radio releases “Ecstatic Verses” video
In celebration of new album Global Symphony Project, a collaboration with The Opal String Quartet, local world music trio Free Planet Radio just released a video for the track “Ecstatic Verses.”
Mountain Xpress and Sherwood’s Music present: Krekel and Whoa (round two)
Our series with Sherwood’s Music — showcasing local musicians through stripped-down performances for the web — is returning for a limited run this summer. This week Krekel and Whoa perform “How Can It Be?”
Faces in the crowd: WNC crowdfunding initiatives
Each week, Xpress highlights notable WNC crowdsourcing initiatives that may inspire readers to become new faces in the crowd. This week features one artist’s random, magnetic acts of kindness and a filmmaker’s depiction of his spiritual journey in and out of India.
Acoustic Asheville: Roots and Dore
The latest episode of Acoustic Asheville features blues/roots/soul duo Roots and Dore. Shot at the French Broad River Park, they covered songs from Cab Calloway and Elmore James.
Mountain Xpress and Sherwood’s Music present: Pretty Pretty (round 2)
Our series with Sherwood’s Music — showcasing local musicians through stripped-down performances for the web — is returning for a limited run this summer. This week Pretty Pretty performs “Sic 69.”
Documentary on Christopher Mello’s West Asheville garden to screen at Skyland Library
West Asheville gardener Christopher Mello and filmmaker Bill Torgerson will present their short documentary Yes You May: The Story of Christopher’s Garden at Skyland Library on Thursday, Aug. 13.
Acoustic Asheville: Reed Turchi
Reed Turchi performed three songs from a bench at Warren Wilson College for the latest edition of Acoustic Asheville.
Faces in the crowd: WNC crowdfunding initiatives
Each week, Xpress highlights notable WNC crowdsourcing initiatives that may inspire readers to become new faces in the crowd. This week features the final build-out challenges of Sanctuary Brewing Co. and one mother’s attempt to help expedite the potty training process for kids across the globe.
Calcast: A podcast of community events, Aug. 7-9
Calcast brings together a wide range of community events in one handy podcast. Hosted by Theresa Amandi of WSFM 103.3 AshevilleFM’s Bombshell-ter Radio. Weekend of Aug 7-9. Listen to Bombshell-ter Radio every Tuesday afternoon from 3-5 p.m. EST featuring the best trip hop, electronica, chillwave and dreampop music — only on WSFM 103.3 AshevilleFM.
VIDEO: “Used” by SeepeopleS
Former Ashevilleans SeepeopleS returned to Asheville in March with new album The Dead Souls Sessions. Since the release of that project — the band’s first effort since Apocalypse Cow, Vol. II in 2009 — SeepeopleS has also been working on videos. Seen here, “Used,” created by Victoria Karol.
Mountain Xpress and Sherwood’s Music present: Sister Ivy
Our series with Sherwood’s Music — showcasing local musicians through stripped-down performances for the web — is returning for a limited run this summer. This week Rachel Waterhouse and Brian Kirk of Sister Ivy perform “Citiphonica.”
Stage sights: Local concert highlights from July 2015
Relive concerts by Jim Lauderdale, World Party, JJ Grey & Mofro, Toubab Krewe, Acoustic Syndicate, Robert Earl Keen, Downtown After 5, Transputer, Slayer and more.
Mountain Xpress and Sherwood’s Music present: Valerie Meiss as Tiny Wonder
Our series with Sherwood’s Music — showcasing local musicians through stripped-down performances for the web — is returning for a limited run this summer. This week Valerie Meiss performs “Space and Time.”
Calcast: A podcast of community events, July 30-August 2
Calcast brings together a wide range of community events in one handy podcast. Hosted by Theresa Amandi of WSFM 103.3 AshevilleFM’s Bombshell-ter Radio. Weekend of July 30-August 2. Listen to Bombshell-ter Radio every Tuesday afternoon from 3-5 p.m. EST featuring the best trip hop, electronica, chillwave and dreampop music — only on WSFM 103.3 AshevilleFM.
In photos: Coloring Asheville
The Color Run 5K painted downtown Asheville with runners covered in colored powder.
Sound Check: Pleasure Chest at The Mothlight
Ahead of a recent show at The Mothlight, local rock/soul/garage band Pleasure Chest played “Blood Runs Cold” exclusively for Mountain Xpress.
Calcast: A podcast of community events, July 24-26
Calcast brings together a wide range of community events in one handy podcast. Hosted by Theresa Amandi of WSFM 103.3 AshevilleFM’s Bombshell-ter Radio. Weekend of July 24-26.