Lots of music this weekend (and Greenfest at UNC-A). Not to be missed: the return of Jonathan Ammons & the Electric Ghost which is not just a comeback but a CD release. Because it’s just that sort of weekend.
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Lots of music this weekend (and Greenfest at UNC-A). Not to be missed: the return of Jonathan Ammons & the Electric Ghost which is not just a comeback but a CD release. Because it’s just that sort of weekend.
This week’s roundup starts with Thursday, April 1, but it’s no joke. A down-right exhausting list of budget-priced shows awaits your perusal. Read on!
Boo Ray’s Bad News Travels Fast plays like a guilty pleasure, all boozy and rough-edged and filled with promises of trouble and ruined reputations. But the thing about Bad News is there’s nothing bad about it.
More daylight, warmer weather, and even more to do. Bands, art, a market opening, free burgers, a costume sale and plenty more. All for cheap or — even better — free.
The Asheville Twitter Festival gathering on Thursday, March 25, raises funds for Concern Worldwide and benefits the cause of education.
There’s a good hour of extra daylight each night this weekend, and the vernal equinox (that’s the start of spring) is at the stroke of midnight on Saturday. Need any more reason to get out of the house and celebrate a bit? How about a weekend’s worth of entertainment, with no cover charge over $5.
The Hurt Mountain Boys lead a night of mountain/country/roots/rock at Stella Blue on Friday.
Reviews of the newest albums by Rafe Hollister and The Leigh Glass Band (both of whom perform this Friday).
So, Asheville doesn’t have a massive parade and we don’t dye the French Broad River green to commemorate the occasion. But St. Patrick’s Day — the holiday celebrating (historically) a fifth-century Christian missionary in Ireland and (in contemporary culture) Irish heritage — still gets its due.
Seduction Sideshow presents the Corney Island Carnival Sideshow Extravaganza on Saturday, March 20.
No, the weekend doesn’t begin on Wednesday, but this week’s edition of Weekend on a Shoestring has a few budget-friendly early extras. Pace yourselves, people.
The singer/songwriter/harmonica player/hip-hop artist/bluesman in his own words, tweets, blog posts and videos.
According to reports, the Clay County-based recording artist took his own life on Saturday, March 6. He will be greatly missed.
By the time this weekend rolls around, we’ll be two weeks shy of Spring. I, for one, have been counting down the days ever since December 21, so T minus two weeks seems like reason to celebrate. On that note, here’s where to party, while spend wisely. Gotta save up for sandals and sunscreen, right?
Three critically-acclaimed LA producers/electronic musicians play Asheville this Friday. (Read on for ticket giveaway info!)
It’s that time again: Time to make weekend plans, get out and see live music, take in some art, check out a lecture. Lots of budget-friendly choices.
A music-filled (hopefully not snow-filled) weekend is on the horizon with an eclectic range of offerings. A DJ-infused art opening, a free show at the UNCA Grotto, piano players, Gypsy jazz, AC/DC covers, one man bands and a group of teen rockers who have already held their own with Johnny Winter. And it’s all $5 or less.
This is not just any weekend; this weekend brings both Mardi Gras and Valentine’s Day, so pace yourselves, people. Lots of budget-friendly shows here to help you do just that.
A review of Saint Solitude’s Journal of Retreat.
More $5 and under events sure to keep you busy this weekend.