Asheville-based singer/songwriter Andrea Lee is joined by a banjo-and-washboard duo for this version of her original tune.
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Busk Break: Rusty Belle perform near Pritchard Park
This folksy trio take a break from their Southeast tour to busk in downtown Asheville.
Busk Break: Aaron Basskin covers “If I Only Had a Brain”
Some songs never get old. This is one of them.
Busk Break: Skunk Ruckus perform “Billy Mack”
This Marshall-based busking duo perform their ode to a man they describe like this: “He possessed a wicked mind, he owned a wicked knife, had a wicked smile and he lead a wicked life.”
Busk Break: Skunk Ruckus performs “Southbound Train”
The Marshall, NC, based band play their original tune “Southbound Train.”
Busk Break: Brett Brothwell performs “Bjarke Stompe”
Those who are familiar with the music of The Bloodroot Orkaestarr will hardly be surprised to see violinist Brett Brothwell display a range of auditory fireworks.
Busk Break: Dirty Thieves cover “Folsom Prison Blues”
For a trio of musicians that weren’t even planning on busking, and who had only played this song together once — mere moments before this recording took place — this turned out pretty good.
Busk Break: Caster plays the “Crawdad Song”
Traveling busker Caster plays one of the most upbeat of traditional tunes.
Busk Break: Alison Self & Elliott Sussman cover “In Spite of Ourselves”
Traveling singer/songwriters Alison Self and Elliott Sussman perform this fun tune by John Prine and Iris DeMent.
Busk Break: Maxwell performs “That Nasty Swing”
Formerly of the New Orleans-based band Natchez on Fire, traveling busker Maxwell performs the Cliff Carlisle classic “That Nasty Swing” in front of Malaprop’s.
Busk Break: Charles, Eris and Kris perform a (mostly) untitled original — and a bonus cover
Joined by Eris Valentine and Kris Wahl, busker Charles Clyde Toney II performs an original tune that may, or may not, be dedicated to one of his fellow performers. And one video, just for kicks.
Busk Break: Caster performs “Old Paint”
Busker Caster returns with “a slow, sad song about a horse.”
Busk Break: Eris performs “Canned Animal”
Up against that most thorny of busking issues—talkative friends—these local buskers perform an original tune.
Busk Break: Kris Wahl and Friends perform “The Polar Bear Song”
Traveling busker Kris Wahl performs his original, ukulele-based tune on a warm spring night.
Busk Break: Blue Moon cover “Jeepers Creepers”
Musical couple Jared and Molly Gallamore put their spin on this classic novelty tune.
Busk Break: Charles Clyde Toney II and Friends
A group of young buskers hanging out near Pritchard Park give a passionate, fun performance.
Patrick Mitchell and Patrick Callahan busk with “Blue Suede Shoes”
Patrick Mitchell and Patrick Callahan busk by the Iron sculpture in downtown Asheville with their version of the Carl Perkins hit “Blue Suede Shoes.”
Busk Break: Matt Rivers performs “Here and Gone”
San Diego-based busker Matt Rivers performs his original tune “Here and Gone” in a doorway on Broadway St. in downtown Asheville.
Video: Life in the busk lane
As noted in this week’s article, “On a Friday night in Asheville, it’s near impossible to drop a coin without it landing in a hat or guitar case of a busker. Considering Asheville’s tourist economy and do-it-yourself ethos, it’s no surprise that downtown is packed with creative folks working their trade.” Xpress presents a brief glimpse into this world, letting the buskers tell the story in their own words.
Busk Break: Pineross
Irish tunes by the traveling band Pineross.
Video a-go-go
In this week’s video round-up: spring comes to Asheville in time-lapse, good (wild) eats in Asheville, prime djembe-thumping, sidewalk hula-hooping, Baby Cowboys playing and more!