Now that the entire Bele Chere lineup has been announced, we thought we’d introduce you to a handful of the bands each day. Today’s group is all local, with the exception of Stephen Kellogg & the Sixers from Massachusetts. Pictured here: Vertigo Jazz Project.
Now that the entire Bele Chere lineup has been announced, we thought we’d introduce you to a handful of the bands each day. Today’s group is all regional (and mostly local) including Athens, Ga.-based The Whigs (seen here in a photo by Mathew Wenthe).
Hard to believe it’s only seven weeks until Asheville’s largest street festival of the summer. But as the dates (Friday-Sunday, July 29-31) draw nearer, more bands are announcing their plans to play Bele Chere’s many stages.
A round-up of local Rapture after-parties and a list of Rapture-survival tips from poet Barbie Angell.
From funk jams (like Lubriphonic, pictured here) to country rock and from steel pan to sacred steel, this year’s Downtown After 5 lineup has it all. The first free block party takes place Friday, May 20.
Bauhaus front man Peter Murphy performed (with his touring band) at the Orange Peel on Tuesday, March 29. Rich Orris photographed the singer, as well as opening act Livan.
Looking for someplace to celebrate the luck o’ the Irish? Here’s our St. Patrick’s Day roundup.
Check out Clubland, Weekend on a Shoestring and Smart Bets, but don’t miss these options, either. Bands and book signings (including an event with African Shaman and author Malidoma Some, seen here).
Local indie-label Mended Heart Records recently released Band Together Compilation 2011 featuring 14 bands, and benefiting a charity.
Asheville on Bikes brings back the bicycle culture supporting party Bike Love. The annual event takes place at Arcade Asheville on Feb. 26.
Now that you’ve had a moment to peruse Smart Bets and This Weekend on a Shoestring and Clubland and this week’s features, you’re probably ready to plan your weekend. But wait! There’s more! And if you order in the next three minutes we’ll throw in this set of Ginsu knives! (Not really.) But you can check out Heather Luttrell (pictured) plus an art opening, a play and more.
Two very different local CDs for your consideration: An album of folk banjo and piano jazz from Average Joe, and a compilation of area punk and alternative bands from new label Umbrella Tree Records.
Reviews of new music from Joshua Carpenter, America Jane and Ian Moore. Each artist puts a different spin on folk: Carpenter’s is jangly folk rock, America Jane does folk noir and Moore uses steampunk as inspiration.
It’s a new year! Now that you’ve rung it in, here’s what to do with it.
Xpress has an extensive roundup of New Year’s Eve events in the Dec. 29 issue (if you’re in downtown Asheville, you may even be able to find it on newsstands as early as this evening) but here are more options, including early events (French Broad Brewery, French Broad Chocolate Lounge), a two-venue event put on by Asheville FM, an underground music explosion, and a dinner-plus-party at Pack’s Tavern.
Xpress will have a full New Year’s Eve roundup in next week’s issue, but here are a few more events worth considering. A special In Plain Sight show at BoBo Gallery and a benefit show at The Get Down are on the list.
Skew Records and a group of local electronic musicians release Asheville Beat Tape Volume 1. You can download it for free.
November 20 is one of those days when everything is happening all at once. Lots of good stuff, too, so you’ll probably have to pick and choose. Or ace your time management skills. Offerings include a parade, a rare Stephaniesid (pictured) performance, singer/songwriter E-S Guthrie (formerly of The New Familiars) playing solo and steampunk at the Boiler Room. And more. So much more.
Two performances tonight that are worth checking out (hey, it’s almost the weekend).
This is shaping up to be one of the best Halloween weeks ever, what with all the entertainment options. Here we have scary stories, a fundraiser, two shows and a Samhain ritual.
And we’ve got yet more events. Including one for dogs, one for Day of the Dead, one at the Admiral, one with Sons of Ralph, one with The Archrival, one in Sylva, and one where you can learn about bats.
