When All Go West began, it was a one-day event. But festival organizer Arieh Samson received complaints from many friends who work in the local service industries. “People often can’t get off work on Saturday, so they’d miss it,” he says. So, beginning this year, the festival expands to two days.
The free day-long West Asheville music festival returns stronger than ever after a year hiatus.
The All Go West music festival returns to West Asheville today (Saturday, June 7), with music on three stage from 11 a.m.-Sunday at 2 a.m. Read more about the festival and its lineup here. With that in mind, this week’s playlist is for those who can’t make it to All Go West and want to […]
Past and present collide in the best way at this year’s All Go West Music Festival, set for Saturday, June 7 in West Asheville. The free, day-long event features a lineup that aligns some of the area’s current favorite bands (jazz-exotica collective Hank West & the Smokin’ Hots, hip-hop act Free Radio and indie-rockers The Hermit Kings) with some of the most popular groups of the past decade, including GFE, Strut, tHE POLES and Delicious.
This weekend offers dance, outdoor festivals, live music and theater. As always, Xpress highlights the best in low-cost weekend entertainment.
The West Asheville festival returns this Saturday (April 27) with bands, a skateboarding showcase and Savor the Westside, a VIP food and drink tasting. Xpress will give away a pair of tickets to Savor the Westside. Click through for details. Photo of The Critters by Max Cooper.
…To vote for your favorite band. A poll is open until March 1, the top vote-getter wins a performance slot at the April 27 festival.
As lovely as sunny spring weather can be, it makes working indoors especially difficult. This weekend brings a host of outdoor activities, all easy on the wallet, so don’t miss the chance to get out and enjoy it. And while you’re here, check out Clubland for a complete schedule of weekend music.
