“The whole point of this event is to build community,” says Juan Holladay. “To really do that, you have to involve young musicians as well, because that’s as local as it gets.”
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Acoustic Asheville: Juan Holladay
The Secret B-Sides frontman will play a birthday bash at One World Brewing on Thursday, Jan. 4.
Conscious party: Billy Jonas Band’s benefit concert for Kids4Peace
The release party for Billy Jonas Band’s new Jewish-themed album will benefit Kids4Peace, an interfaith community of youths who attend camps and other events to promote harmony among different cultures. The performance is at Altamont Theatre on Sunday, Nov. 22, at 7 p.m.
Billy Jonas Band’s new album features group-wide collaboration
In writing music for families or adults, as a solo artist or with his band, Billy Jonas keeps a certain set of queries in mind: “Why is the world the way that it is? What can I or anybody do to move it in a beautiful direction or to help it change? How can we […]
Soul purpose: Local musicians unite for a quadruple album release
A label-defying spirit will be in full effect Friday, Aug. 29, at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall with the celebration of new albums by The Secret B-Sides, Reed, HoveyKraft and Slo_Gold. All four acts will perform original sets, as will legendary singer Sidney Barnes.
Holladay found guilty of resisting arrest, not guilty of public disturbance
Last June, local musician Juan Holladay was arrested by police in an incident that sparked allegations of excessive force. Today, Holladay had his day in court, and was found guilty of resisting/obstructing an arrest, but not guilty of creating a public disturbance.
Dispatch from Bele Chere: Friday Highlights
Here’s a few personal highlights from Friday evening of Bele Chere, including videos of the Secret B-Sides, Drug Money and DJ Equal.
Local Matters: Redistricting, hate crimes and Juan Holladay arrest
In this edition of Local Matters—the Xpress weekly news podcast—reporters Jake Frankel and Christopher George discuss the growing controversy over the redistricting of WNC, the possible hate-crime assault on Luke Hankins and the arrest of local musician Juan Holladay.
APD investigates allegations of excessive force in local musician’s arrest
Local musician Juan Holladay says handing out a flier ended up getting him choked, restrained and arrested by Asheville Police Department officers. The APD claims he was belligerently interfering with an investigation. The APD’s internal affairs division is looking into the allegations.
Local music hits the big screen at Music Video Asheville
