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Fall LEAF lineup announced
Lake Eden Arts Festival names its October entertainers, including The Mickey Hart Band, Tinariwen, The Tony Rice Unit, The Be Good Tanyas (pictured) and George Porter Jr. and the Runnin’ Pardners.
Smart bets web extra: Oleander Tea Company
The relatively new local root-rock outfit plays One Stop this Friday. Xpress will give away a pair of tickets tomorrow through our Facebook page. Photo by Rob Seal.
Bele Chere lineup announced
This year’s festival includes 40 bands ranging from funk and Americana to hip-hop and Christian r&b. Headliners include Dr. Dog, David Mayfield Parade, Lucero and Brandi Carlile.
Washed Out headlines Asheville Music Hall on Friday
Airbird (Joel Ford of Ford & Lopatin) and Dog Bite (Phil Jones of Washed Out) open the May 18 show.
A guide to this weekend’s album launch parties
At last count there were five, but with a little bit of planning (and, perhaps, a map), you can hit them all.
Metal showcase comes to The LAB
Weedeater, ASG and Cough share the back stage on Wednesday, April 18.
Smarts bets web extra: David Earl opens for Chelsea Crowell
Crowell is the granddaughter of country great, Johnny Cash. She plays Jack of the Wood on Friday, April 13. Photo from Cleft Music.
DTA5 2012 lineup
The Asheville Downtown Association (celebrating its 25th anniversary) just announced the lineup for the 2012 Downtown After Five Series (held the third Friday of each month, May through September, on Lexington Avenue).
Anti-disco extravaganza: of Montreal at the Orange Peel
The Athens-based band put on a lavish, over-the-top production. Kishi Bashi and Loney Dear opened.
Consider The Source and Asian Teacher Factory at The One Stop
Yes, those are both band names. And they share a bill on Saturday. Click through for details on how to win a pair of tickets. Photo by Jesse R. Borrell.
They’re not Swedish, they’re Skinny Lister
Okay, so they were joking when they said they were Scandinavian. But, even though they’re really based in England, this roots music band has an Asheville connection after all.
Archnemesis with Paper Tiger at Asheville Music Hall
Two electronic bands, one night (Thursday, March 29), and a ticket giveaway to boot.
St. Patrick’s Day shows for the green and not-so-green
From reels to hard rock, from whistles to world-beat, this round up has a March 17 show for nearly every musical taste.
Have your cake and dance to it, too
“Holiday Coconut Cake with a Side of Dance Party” at BoBo Gallery on Tuesday is two bands (including Michael Libramento’s Coconut Cake), 2 DJs and one worthy cause. Photo from Short Street Cakes.
The Fray will play Asheville in April
AC Entertainment made the announcement this morning. The Denver-based rock band comes to the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium.
Hang on, (next) Friday’s coming
Friday, Jan. 27 is one of those dates with a ton of events vying for your attention (including Casey Driessen with Free Planet Radio, pictured). Here are a handful — mark your calendar!
Mark your calendar for January 20 (that’s tomorrow!)
It’s a night of so many awesome shows there’s no way to see them all. Here are some of your options. Update to include even more options!
Last chance! New Year’s Eve parties
With only hours to spare, here are a handful of last-minute options for ringing in 2012.
Parties, parties and more New Year’s Eve parties
A round up of the Dec. 31 happenings around the area. Know of more shows, parties and extravaganzas? Add them in the comments field.
Photo courtesy ExploreAsheville.com.
Smart bets web extra: FutureBirds and Digitalism
Two very different shows, one at The Grey Eagle, one at The Orange Peel. Both on Wednesday, Dec. 7.