But as Bachmann — who grew up in Asheville and launched his music career in Chapel Hill — announced the official end to Crooked Fingers, he also heralded in his newest era as a performer. He’ll perform tracks from his just-released eponymous album, the second under his own name, at The Mothlight on Sunday, April 17.
The first reissue, Icky Mettle, is due out August 2.
The favored-but-defunct local band rose like a legend from the ‘90s, its members going on to find success in other projects (Crooked Fingers, Superchunk). And now they’re back together, embarking on a reunion tour that launches from the Grey Eagle next month.
The infectious indie-rock band Balsa Gliders breezes into town for a show at Mo Daddy’s. Asheville native Chuck Price is the drummer for the band, and the Friday night show features a bevy of special guests with long Asheville histories.
