Dawes talks about going indie, recording in Asheville and committing to the long haul. The band plays The Orange Peel with Shovels & Rope on Tuesday, June 11.
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SoundTrack web extra: Elijah Hooker
The local rock quintet releases its debut, self-titled album with two shows: at Emerald Lounge Friday, June 7 and at The Lab on Saturday, June 8. Photo by Carrie Turner.
Smart Bet web extra: Waking September
The local quartet plays Emerald Lounge as part of a June 1 hard rock showcase.
SoundTrack web extra: The Honeycutters
The local country/Americana band recently played a standout two-night run at Isis. Photos by Gabe Spencer.
Smart Bets web extra: Leftover Salmon at Pisgah Brewing
The jam band plays a Memorial Day weekend show in Black Mounatin and Xpress will give away a pair of tickets to the event.
Ten questions with DJ Equal
Asheville native Elliot Heller (aka DJ Equal) is based in New York City but returns to WNC on Friday, May 24 for a show at Club Tetrus. RBTS WIN also performs a DJ set as Brutal Wizards. In advance, Heller talks to us about his career, the New York scene, how he finds new music, and his travel tips.
Acoustic Asheville: The Howlin’ Brothers
The Nashville-based roots trio played The Grey Eagle last weekend. They performed a version of “My Dog Can’t Bark” for Xpress.
Making all the right moves: Josh Ritter at The Orange Peel
Ritter and The Royal City Band played a 20-song set in Asheville this week. It was the group’s first performance in two-and-a-half years. Photos by Rich Orris.
Smart Bet web extra: The Honeycutters’ two-night stand
The local Americana band will perform at Isis on Friday and Saturday, May 17 and 18. Click through for information on how to win tickets.
LEAF standout performance: Oliver Mtukudzi and the Black Spirits
Zimbabwean musician Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi and his band have been on tour in the U.S., playing dates from California to Quebec, including a stop at Lake Eden Arts Festival last weekend.
SoundTrack web extra: Luella and the Sun at The Orange Peel
The Nashville-based gospel-soul outfit opened for The Wallflowers as part of an excellent show that also included an appearance from Gary Jules. Photos by Rich Orris.
LEAF preview: The Mean Lids
The Illinois-based contra dance, folk and swing band plays for three dances (with caller Diane Silver) at Lake Eden Arts Festival next weekend. Photo from the Mean Lids’ Facebook page.
Continued evolution: Mountain Oasis announces lineup
Mountain Oasis announces its first round of bands, including Nine Inch Nails and Neutral Milk Hotel. Weekend passes go on sale this Thursday, May 2. Silver Apples photo by Sasha Stamatovski.
The Tallest Man on Earth at Moog Sound Lab
Swedish folk singer/songwriter Kristian Matsson (aka the Tallest Man On Earth) performs “There’s No Leaving Now” at Moog Music.
All they have tonight
Local indie-rock band Total War talks about making the video which won both best song and the audience choice award at this year’s Music Video Asheville. Video still by Brave Sir Media.
Five Questions — LEAF preview
Abigail Washburn is a claw hammer banjo player, singer/songwriter, world traveler and, most recently, theatrical writer. She’s a former member of The Sparrow Quartet and a LEAF favorite.
Honor in August comes through Asheville on spring tour
The D.C.-based rock band plays as part of a four-act lineup at Emerald Lounge on Wednesday, May 1.
Swamp Cabbage returns
The New York-by-way-of-Asheville band plays the White Horse this week. Here, a bit about their show, and front man Walter Parks’ memories of the recently departed Richie Havens.
The golden mean
Josh Rouse explores the art of contentment with “Happiness Waltz.” He plays The Grey Eagle tomorrow (Tuesday, April 23). Photo by Allen Clark.
Zomes makes a rare tour. With an Asheville stop.
The avant-drone duo performs at Apothecary on Friday, April 26; vocalist Hanna Olivegren flies over from Sweden to play the show.
Smart Bet web extra: Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad
The Rochester, N.Y.-based roots reggae quintet plays Asheville Music Hall on Thursday, April 18. Xpress will give away a pair of tickets to the show.
