Each month concert photographer David Simchock of music news and reviews blog Front Row Focus shares some of his favorite images, captured on stages in and around Asheville.
From May: Mandolin Orange, Dar Williams, Ani DiFranco, George Porter, Martin Sexton, Shooter Jennings, Jeff Thompson, Leo Kottke, Zoe and Cloyd, Hot Rize, Jon Stickley Trio, Devil Makes Three, Old Crow Medicine Show, Madisen Ward, Tallest Man on Earth and an array of LEAF performers make the gallery.

Manolin Orange 1 May 2015 The Orange Peel Asheville, NC © Copyright David J. Simchock

Manolin Orange 1 May 2015 The Orange Peel Asheville, NC © Copyright David J. Simchock

Dar Williams 6 May 2015 The Grey Eagle Asheville, NC © Copyright David J. Simchock

Dar Williams 6 May 2015 The Grey Eagle Asheville, NC © Copyright David J. Simchock

Free Planet Radio LEAF Festival May 2015 Black Mountain, NC © Copyright David J. Simchock

Natalia Clavier LEAF Festival May 2015 Black Mountain, NC © Copyright David J. Simchock

Screaming J’s LEAF Festival May 2015 Black Mountain, NC © Copyright David J. Simchock

Charles Bradley LEAF Festival May 2015 Black Mountain, NC © Copyright David J. Simchock

Charles Bradley LEAF Festival May 2015 Black Mountain, NC © Copyright David J. Simchock

Charles Bradley LEAF Festival May 2015 Black Mountain, NC © Copyright David J. Simchock

Charles Bradley LEAF Festival May 2015 Black Mountain, NC © Copyright David J. Simchock

The Duhks LEAF Festival May 2015 Black Mountain, NC © Copyright David J. Simchock

Ganga Giri LEAF Festival May 2015 Black Mountain, NC © Copyright David J. Simchock

Lagbaja LEAF Festival May 2015 Black Mountain, NC © Copyright David J. Simchock

Xavier Rudd and The United Nations LEAF Festival May 2015 Black Mountain, NC © Copyright David J. Simchock

Xavier Rudd and The United Nations LEAF Festival May 2015 Black Mountain, NC © Copyright David J. Simchock

Xavier Rudd and The United Nations LEAF Festival May 2015 Black Mountain, NC © Copyright David J. Simchock

Xavier Rudd and The United Nations LEAF Festival May 2015 Black Mountain, NC © Copyright David J. Simchock

Bombino LEAF Festival May 2015 Black Mountain, NC © Copyright David J. Simchock

Donna the Buffalo LEAF Festival May 2015 Black Mountain, NC © Copyright David J. Simchock

Ani DiFranco 13 May 2015 The Orange Peel Asheville, NC © Copyright David J. Simchock

Ani DiFranco 13 May 2015 The Orange Peel Asheville, NC © Copyright David J. Simchock

Ani DiFranco 13 May 2015 The Orange Peel Asheville, NC © Copyright David J. Simchock

George Porter and The Runnin’ Pardners 16 May 2015 Pisgah Brewing Black Mountain, NC © Copyright David J. Simchock

Earphunk 16 May 2015 Pisgah Brewing Black Mountain, NC © Copyright David J. Simchock

Marty O’Reilly 16 May 2015 The Orange Peel Asheville, NC © Copyright David J. Simchock

Shooter Jennings 15 May 2015 New Mountain AVL Theater Asheville, NC © Copyright David J. Simchock

Shooter Jennings 15 May 2015 New Mountain AVL Theater Asheville, NC © Copyright David J. Simchock

Martin Sexton 16 May 2015 The Orange Peel Asheville, NC © Copyright David J. Simchock

Martin Sexton 16 May 2015 The Orange Peel Asheville, NC © Copyright David J. Simchock

Jeff Thompson 21 May 2015 Isis Restaurant & Music Hall Asheville, NC © Copyright David J. Simchock

Jeff Thompson 21 May 2015 Isis Restaurant & Music Hall Asheville, NC © Copyright David J. Simchock

Honey Dewdrops Grey Eagle 2015-05-21 Asheville, NC © Copyright David J. Simchock

Zoe and Cloyd Grey Eagle 2015-05-21 Asheville, NC © Copyright David J. Simchock

Leo Kottke 23 May 2015 Pisgah Brewing Black Mountain, NC © Copyright David J. Simchock

Hot Rize 23 May 2015 Pisgah Brewing Black Mountain, NC © Copyright David J. Simchock

Hot Rize 23 May 2015 Pisgah Brewing Black Mountain, NC © Copyright David J. Simchock

Jon Stickley Trio 23 May 2015 Pisgah Brewing Black Mountain, NC © Copyright David J. Simchock

Town Mountain 23 May 2015 Pisgah Brewing Black Mountain, NC © Copyright David J. Simchock

Hot Rize 23 May 2015 Pisgah Brewing Black Mountain, NC © Copyright David J. Simchock

Hot Rize 23 May 2015 Pisgah Brewing Black Mountain, NC © Copyright David J. Simchock

Hot Rize 23 May 2015 Pisgah Brewing Black Mountain, NC © Copyright David J. Simchock

Devil Makes Three 25 May 2015 Pisgah Brewing Black Mountain, NC © Copyright David J. Simchock

Devil Makes Three 25 May 2015 Pisgah Brewing Black Mountain, NC © Copyright David J. Simchock

Devil Makes Three 25 May 2015 Pisgah Brewing Black Mountain, NC © Copyright David J. Simchock

Old Crow Medicine Show 25 May 2015 Pisgah Brewing Black Mountain, NC © Copyright David J. Simchock

Old Crow Medicine Show 25 May 2015 Pisgah Brewing Black Mountain, NC © Copyright David J. Simchock

Old Crow Medicine Show 25 May 2015 Pisgah Brewing Black Mountain, NC © Copyright David J. Simchock

Old Crow Medicine Show 25 May 2015 Pisgah Brewing Black Mountain, NC © Copyright David J. Simchock

Old Crow Medicine Show 25 May 2015 Pisgah Brewing Black Mountain, NC © Copyright David J. Simchock

Madisen Ward & Mama Bear 28 May 2015 The Orange Peel Asheville, NC © Copyright David J. Simchock

Madisen Ward & Mama Bear 28 May 2015 The Orange Peel Asheville, NC © Copyright David J. Simchock

The Tallest Man On Earth 28 May 2015 The Orange Peel Asheville, NC © Copyright David J. Simchock

The Tallest Man On Earth 28 May 2015 The Orange Peel Asheville, NC © Copyright David J. Simchock

The Tallest Man On Earth 28 May 2015 The Orange Peel Asheville, NC © Copyright David J. Simchock

The Tallest Man On Earth 28 May 2015 The Orange Peel Asheville, NC

Dr. John New Mountain Amphitheater 2015-05-22

Dr. John New Mountain Amphitheater 2015-05-22 Asheville, NC

Dr. John New Mountain Amphitheater 2015-05-22 Asheville, NC
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