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    Tag:  Kovacs and the Polar Bear

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    Gold Light mines ’50s sounds, big screen aesthetics and friendship­s

    Posted on December 17, 2014December 11, 2014 by Alli Marshall

    What if a band is less about its members and more about the vehicle for a set of songs? If that’s the case, the dissolution of a band is not really a breakup as much as the completion of a project. Not that musician and filmmaker Joe Chang is saying that. Still, the disbanding of […]

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    This weekend on a shoestring

    This weekend on a shoestring

    Posted on October 24, 2013October 24, 2013 by Dane Smith

    As always, Xpress brings you the best in low-cost weekend entertainment.

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    This weekend on a shoestring

    Posted on October 3, 2013October 3, 2013 by Dane Smith

    As always, Xpress brings you the best in low-cost weekend events.

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    This weekend on a shoestring

    Posted on August 29, 2012August 29, 2012 by Dane Smith

    This weekend offers a variety of outdoor festivals, from apples and kites to live arts and wild animals, along with a host of local music and more. As always, Xpress brings you the best in low-cost entertainment.

    2.0 K views+Art News

    Bele Chere video recap

    Posted on July 30, 2012July 30, 2012 by Alli Marshall

    Jesse Hamm sets the sights of Asheville’s street festival to the music of Kovacs and the Polar Bear.

    1.0 K views+Art News

    Dispatch from Bele Chere: Musical highlights (with videos)

    Posted on July 29, 2012July 29, 2012 by Jake Frankel

    Here’s a few personal highlights and observations from the first couple days of Bele Chere, including videos of Crazy Horse and Colston, Los Amigos Invisibles, Lucero, and Kovacs and the Polar Bear.

    2.2 K views1Art News

    This weekend on a shoestring

    Posted on June 27, 2012June 27, 2012 by Dane Smith

    From free food and live music to wilderness survival and outdoor theater, Xpress brings you the best in low-cost weekend entertainment.

    2.4 K views+Art News
    This weekend on a shoestring

    This weekend on a shoestring

    Posted on June 13, 2012June 13, 2012 by Dane Smith

    Go for a hike, browse antiques, check out local music or contribute to a community darkroom, all for less than a fast food value meal. As always, Xpress brings you the best in low-cost weekend entertainment.

    2.1 K views+Art News

    This weekend on a shoestring

    Posted on May 2, 2012May 2, 2012 by Dane Smith

    This weekend you can dress up like Han Solo, pedal beneath the full moon, share a favorite story or put your beard to the test, all for a nominal fee. As always, Xpress highlights the best in low-cost local happenings to keep you entertained without breaking the bank.

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    Kovacs’ Chris Lee to debut solo effort with a final Asheville performanc­e

    Posted on April 14, 2012April 14, 2012 by Dane Smith

    Fans of Kovacs and the Polar Bear should already be familiar with his style — Lee wrote or co-wrote several of the band’s songs — but expect a fuzzier, synth-driven approach at tonight’s performance.

    1.5 K views+Art News

    A fond farewell: Kovacs & the Polar Bear says goodbye to Chris Lee

    Posted on April 2, 2012April 2, 2012 by By Dane Smith; photos by Rich Orris

    Check out these photos from the band’s final performance with multi-instrumentalist Chris Lee.

    1.6 K views1Art News

    Kovacs and the Polar Bear play last show with Chris Lee

    Posted on March 29, 2012March 29, 2012 by Miles Britton

    Saturday’s Grey Eagle show will be a farewell to the multitalented musician, who is moving to Portland, Ore.

    1.9 K views+Art News

    This weekend on a shoestring

    Posted on March 28, 2012March 28, 2012 by Dane Smith

    This weekend brings offers workshops, egg hunts, local music and more. So get off the couch, drag those summer clothes from the attic and embrace the first hints of spring. As always, these events are budget friendly and certain to leave your wallet thick and full.

    2.5 K views+Art News

    My Side of the Mountain: Grammer School

    Posted on March 9, 2012March 9, 2012 by Dane Smith

    Xpress brings you this exclusive performance with the synth-heavy pop rockers in advance of their CD-release party tonight in the River Arts District.

    1.8 K views2Art News

    This weekend on a shoestring

    Posted on March 7, 2012March 7, 2012 by Dane Smith

    Music takes center stage this weekend with local CD release parties, gentle folk singers, a punk rock showcase and experimental out-of-towners. But, as always, we bring you a variety of low cost happenings to ensure there’s something for everyone.

    2.0 K views+Art News
    This weekend on a shoestring

    This weekend on a shoestring

    Posted on February 29, 2012February 29, 2012 by Dane Smith

    This weekend offers the chance to discover local music, indulge in local sweets, browse local artists and more. As always, we highlight a host of low-cost events to keep you entertained on a budget.

    2.0 K views+Art News

    Whole lotta love at The Grey Eagle

    Posted on February 11, 2012February 11, 2012 by Dane Smith

    69 Love Songs brings affection, rejection and all the joy and heartbreak in between. The performance is a start-to-finish recreation of The Magnetic Fields’ iconic, three-disc album of the same name, and will feature an eclectic mix of local performers that includes Kovacs and the Polar Bear, Electric Owls, Pilgrim and Holiday Childress.

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    Catch ‘em while you can: Kovacs and the Polar Bear at Emerald Lounge

    Posted on November 17, 2011November 17, 2011 by Dane Smith

    If you’ve been waiting to see Kovacs and the Polar Bear, carpe diem. The band is preparing to take a break for … well, “a while.” According to the quartet’s Facebook, “It’s gonna be our last show in Asheville for a while. What that means, I don’t know. But it’s a special night with special people.”

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    This weekend on a shoestring

    This weekend on a shoestring

    Posted on November 16, 2011November 16, 2011 by Dane Smith

    The holidays are fast approaching, and this weekend offers plenty of opportunities to get in the spirit. Feeling like a grinch? Not to worry, there’s plenty of arts and music too. And while you’re here, share more budget friendly events in the comments section below.

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    My Side of the Mountain, Vol. XIII: Kovacs and the Polar Bear

    Posted on October 21, 2011October 21, 2011 by Dane Smith

    Kovacs and the Polar Bear is blessed with that rare, intangible element that transcends talent or practice and separates the good from the great. It’s something you’ve got or you don’t, a quality that can’t be won or conquered. And it’s all over this band.

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    This weekend on a shoestring

    Posted on October 19, 2011October 19, 2011 by Dane Smith

    Get out and enjoy the most beautiful season in the mountains without the ugliness of forking over all your hard-earned cash. We bring you the best in local entertainment, custom-tailored for a budget. While you’re here, share more low-cost events in the comments section below.

    6.0 K views+Art News
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