Special guests who joined Philo onstage throughout the night included members of Empire Strikes Brass, local Grammy-nominated vocalist Debrissa McKinney, MC Smidi and more.
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Smart bets: The Revelers
Isis Restaurant & Music Hall hosts The Revelers plus Dirty Bourbon River Show on Friday, Sept. 23.
Smart bets: Ellis Paul
Following his workshops on stage techniques at The Swannanoa Gathering’s Contemporary Folk Week, the prolific music maker will put his own lessons into action. Isis Restaurant and Music Hall hosts his performance on Sunday, July 31.
Letter writer: History (and Vance) shouldn’t be subject to current approval
“History should be left alone to be understood and appreciated. It should not be a matter of current approval. Some of us respect Vance.”
Smart bets: Alan Doyle
Alan Doyle & The Beautiful Gypsies bring Celtic folk music to Isis Restaurant and Music Hall on Wednesday, March 16.
Smart bets: Up Jumped Three
The modern jazz trio plays Isis Restaurant & Music Hall’s upstairs lounge on Sunday, Feb. 28.
Letter writer: Aggression under guise of defense turns the world against itself
“Our only solution is to take personal responsibility in our individual lives to be and live the change we intend. “
Letter writer: Military withdrawal offers only hope for peace
“I believe that total U.S. military withdrawal from the Middle East is the only hope for peace. Haven’t we tried violence long enough?”
Smart bets: Joan Baez and Joni Mitchell tribute
Isis Restaurant and Music Hall hosts an evening with cover artists Allison Shapira and Kipyn Martin Friday, Dec. 11, at 7 p.m.
Smart bets: Tellico
The release performance for Relics and Roses, produced by Jon Stickley and engineered by Chris Rosser, takes place at Isis Restaurant and Music Hall on Friday, June 5.
Smart bets: Rupert Wates
Wates’ catalog, for example, ranges from folk-inspired albums to down-tempo ballads and most recently, theatrically delivered (and slightly off-kilter) musical tale-telling.
Smart bets: Jeff Thompson
With his 2014 release, eclectic local creative Jeff Thompson says he’s finally penned an album that “comes from and appeals to the mind, the heart and the booty simultaneously.”
Letter writer: The name of Isis goes back to ancient Egypt
“The name is not something new, nor is it related to the terrorist group. The name Isis goes back to ancient Egypt.”
Smart bets: The Wham Bam Bowie Band
After several months away from stages, the quintet is eager to resume its mission of presenting the bedazzled pop icon’s lesser-known gems alongside chart-topping hits, all while preserving original musical arrangements.
Letter writer: Citizens of Asheville, it’s time to connect the dots
“I am writing because no one seems to be concerned about the ‘ISIS’ theater on Haywood Road. I mean, how obvious can you get? No one ever heard of ISIS until last year. Now, ISIS is known around the world.”
Smart bets: Evie Ladin and Keith Terry
Thigh slaps, hand claps, finger snaps and foot taps typify Evie Ladin and Keith Terry’s uniquely percussive performance style. The energetic pair marries old-time- and blues-inspired folk.
Smart bets: Wisewater
Renowned fiddler and Grand Ole Opry veteran Kate Lee, mandolin prodigy Forrest O’Connor and backing guitarist Jim Shirey had a productive post-holiday powwow, solidifying a handful of shiny new tunes for the contemporary folk duo’s February tour.
Smart bets: Hope Griffin
“I’m ecstatic to finally deliver [Say What You Will] into everyone’s most patient hands,” says folk Americana singer-songwriter Hope Griffin of her upcoming EP release party. Not one to rush art, the Asheville performer has planned a two-hour showcase that draws heavily from her “four-year labor of love,” a potent six-pack spanning “soulful ballads to […]
Smart bets: AL Coffee & Da Grind
Asheville’s AL Coffee & Da Grind, a self-described high-energy, up-tempo blues quartet, will travel to Memphis, Tenn., in late January, joining more than 200 musical groups in competition at the International Blues Challenge. The soul- and dance-inspired band has scheduled a series of hometown fundraising gigs to cover the musicians’ trip to this “blues heaven” […]
Smart bets: Taylor Martin
“There are gonna be a lot of smiles onstage and for good reason,” says Asheville guitarist Taylor Martin of his upcoming show at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall. Local music luminaries Lyndsay Pruitt (fiddle), Drew Matulich (mandolin) and Rick Cooper (upright bass) comprise Martin’s band, and drummer Josh Mulligan will also join the musical combo […]
Smart bets: The Cheeksters
Twenty-five years after meeting on a London train, couple Shannon and Mark Casson are working toward their seventh full-length studio album as The Cheeksters — a glam-pop outfit whose catchy sound has been scooped up for commercial use by NFL and Coca-Cola in past years. “Typically I’ll be playing a new song around the house, […]