The local group heads to Washington D.C. to take part in the Swing, Swing, Swing festival. They hold a CD release party for new album Firecracker Jazz Band Meets the Wild Man on Nov. 26 at MoDaddy’s.
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The Heavy Pets play Asheville’s The One Stop, Nov. 12
Just as the temps dip into frosty territory, these Florida boys bring funky, dancey jam-rock sure to warm up the stage.
The David Wax Museum performs at LEAF
Among the many musical acts at this season’s Lake Eden Arts Festival, The David Wax Museum (from Boston) played a soulful set on Sunday afternoon. Here’s a video clip from that performance.
G. Love and The Apache Relay at the Orange Peel
Nashville’s Americana rockers the Apache Relay proved that they’re the band to watch when they opened for G. Love earlier this week. Photos by David Simchock.
Apache Relay at The Orange Peel on Thursday
Roots-rockers Apache Relay open for G. Love, who returns to Asheville in support of his Echo Mountain-recorded, Avett Brothers-produced album Fixin’ To Die.
Say hello to Hello Hugo
The local instrumental/experimental rock band holds its CD release party for self-titled EP on Sunday, Oct. 23.
You can see The Naked and Famous at Moogfest. Or in New Zealand. Or both.
The Kiwi indie-rock band offers fans a chance to win a dream trip to see its post-Moogfest performance at the New Zealand Music Awards.
Smart Bets web extra: The Lonesome City Travelers
Spooky(ish) country roots music takes over The Emerald Lounge this Sunday.
Washed Out at The Orange Peel on Monday
Atlanta’s songwriter and producer Ernest Greene (aka Washed Out) opens for Cut Copy in Asheville next week.
Meet local band Jack9
The Americana group fronted by brothers James and John Humphries has a MoDaddy’s residency and other area shows in the works.
Europe is beautiful, wish you were here
Local musician Shane Perlowin is currently on solo tour in Europe. He sent a virtual post card to Xpress. Photos by Courtney Chappell.
SoundTrack web extra: Let It Grow
Local bluegrass/rock outfit Big Daddy Love releases an inspired sophomore album rich with banjos, electric guitars, Appalachian imagery and (of course) lots of love. The band holds a CD release party at Pisgah Brewing tomorrow night.
Zansa’s September residency at Hole N Da Wall
Local African-influenced collective Zansa announces a residency at Hole N Da Wall (44 S. Market St., above Simma Down Cafe) every Wednesday in September. The first show is tomorrow at 10 p.m., cover is $2.
SoundTrack web extra: Vieux Farka Touré at The Orange Peel *UPDATED WITH VIDEO*
Malian guitarist Vieux Farka Touré‘s power trio put on a stunning show that included both African rhythms and some seriously psychedelic guitar riffs.
A Ghost Like Me brings “instrumental space rock” to BoBo Gallery
The Saturday, Aug. 13 show also includes local bands Two Planes and Graviton Project.
Smart bet extra: Tim Reynolds
The Grammy-nominated multi-instrumentalist/guitar virtuoso/Dave Matthews right-hand-man comes to Pisgah Brewing on Thursday, Aug. 11.
Hudson K and The Black Rabbits at Westville Pub
While the night did not go off without a hitch (missing band members, a small crowd) both acts played their hearts out.
Smart Bet extra
Alligator Indian performs a free show at Fred’s Speakeasy. Saturday, July 16. 10 p.m., free.
Psychedelic Furs on stage at The Orange Peel
On Friday, July 8, the Psychedelic Furs performed the whole of 1981’s Talk Talk Talk along with a set-worth of career hits in a show that felt nostalgic but not dated. Photos by Shaun Hollingsworth.
The Glitch Mob podcast
Justin Boreta from L.A.-based The Glitch Mob talks about why the electronic trio loves playing Asheville, how the group chooses what to play live and what to automate, and how attitudes are changing when it comes to electronic versus analog music.
SoundTrack web extra: Deep River show review
From retro cool to modern pop, Deep River plays classic country.