Nimbus’ music “celebrates multiculturalism as a core value: Afrobeat, reggae, Latin, and funk are a few of the styles that permeate Nimbus’ wandering explorations, while a dub delay dances across much of the repertoire.”
Video premiere: “You’re Driving in Asheville” by Chuck Lichtenberger
The holiday-themed song expresses what many locals feel when stuck in traffic in and around the city.
Acoustic Asheville: Moon Hooch
The band recently made a tour stop at Asheville Music Hall to promote the release of its third record.
Acoustic Asheville: Gracie and Rachel
With an uncommon arrangement of piano, violin and drums, they create a sound so full that it’s hard not to get immersed in it.
Acoustic Asheville: Ghost of Paul Revere
Ghost of Paul Revere was in Asheville on a recent tour stop at Isis Music Hall and took time out to give an exclusive, three song performance for Xpress and Acoustic Asheville. Included in the set is the new, unreleased song “As We Know.”
Video release: “You Help Me Fall Asleep” by Ian Ridenhour
Local indie-pop artist Ian Ridenhour just launched his latest music video, filmed by Kira Bursky, on PopMatters.com.
Acoustic Asheville: Jaye Bartell
Bartell returned here earlier this year to record In a Time of Trouble, A Wild Exultation. The 11 tracks feature studio performances from local artists Shane Parish, Angel Olsen and others.
Acoustic Asheville: Matt Walsh
Catch Walsh tonight — Saturday, Nov. 18 — at 5 Walnut, at 9 p.m., in celebration of his new album.
Acoustic Asheville: The Trongone Band
The Trongone Band is quickly getting noticed along the East Coast thanks to the release of the group’s debut record, Keys to the House, in June.
Acoustic Asheville: The Dig
The band can currently be found on tour opening for The Jesus and Mary Chain and She Wants Revenge!, but made a recent stop at The Mothlight.
VIDEO PREMIERE: “AVL Funk” by Ryan RnB Barber
From purple suits to singing eyeballs to handfuls of gold glitter, the song dips and sways for four-plus minutes and does a fine job of showcasing Barber’s prowess as a songwriter, front man and funk force.
Acoustic Asheville: LoveRight
Members of The Get Right Band and the soulful strings of Lovestruck Suckers combine forces Friday, Oct. 27, 8 p.m. at The Altamont Theatre.
Acoustic Asheville: Noah Proudfoot and the Botanicals
The quartet is hoping to go into the studio to record its debut EP this winter and is giving a concert at The Grey Eagle on Wednesday, Nov. 1, to launch fundraising efforts.
Acoustic Asheville: The Rough & Tumble
There was a time when The Rough & Tumble were regulars on the local scene. They’ve since hit the road and haven’t stopped moving since then. With a bevy of instruments that belies the skill of just two people, they bring new and exciting elements to the Americana genre. There aren’t many folk bands with […]
Short film release: ‘Sides’ by Trust Fall Productions
Staring Drez Ryan and Jeff Alexander, it tells the story of “two best friends on opposite sides of the Civil War.”
Acoustic Asheville: Lukas Nelson
Lukas Nelson is fresh off the heels of releasing his fourth studio album with his band Promise of the Real.
Acoustic Asheville: Sam Nichol
The Franklin, Tenn.-based singer-songwriter is a classically trained musician, and that shines through in his music.
Acoustic Asheville: Lilly Hiatt
At Isis Music Hall for a recent tour stop, Hiatt took time out to give a stripped-down performance of two songs exclusively for Xpress and Acoustic Asheville.
Video release: ‘Lost In The Sauce’ by King Garbage
The song appears on the duo’s album ‘Make It Sweat,’ which debuts Friday, Sept. 22.
Acoustic Asheville: Wintervals
The band will be performing new and old songs at Highland Brewing Co. on Saturday, Sept. 16.
Acoustic Asheville: Modern Strangers
The band has a trio of upcoming shows, including Friday, Sept. 15, at Jack of the Wood; Saturday, Sept. 23, at Innovation Brewing; and Saturday, Oct. 7, at Sanctuary Brewing.