The Athens, Ga. hip-hop artist plays The Mothlight on Aug. 9.
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The Athens, Ga. hip-hop artist plays The Mothlight on Aug. 9.
Tributes to J Dilla are staged in various cities on the rapper’s birthday. Asheville’s Dilla Day is at One Stop Sunday, Feb. 7, at 10 p.m.
The Asheville Beat Tape Collective exists to connect local electronic musicians with national talent, often hosting multi-artist performances like the group’s upcoming two-night stint at Asheville Music Hall.