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Local musicians struggle to find affordable practice spaces
Unlike most U.S. cities with music scenes, Asheville doesn’t offer lockout spaces or practice facilities for local or touring artists. When a storage unit facility asked local bands to leave, it left many musicians scrambling for creative solutions.
Single release: “Mommy Love to Dance” by FTO
It’s been a busy summer for Boone-based hip-hop collective Free the Optimus. The group recently released two tracks, back-to-back.
Single premiere: “Let it Shine” by Carly Taich
Taich performs at The Mothlight on Thursday, Aug. 10, with Maddie Shuler and Livingdog.
DJ Audio rolls out a multipart launch for ‘Shut It Down’
Originally from Roosevelt, N.Y., Conner moved to Asheville about four years ago. His parents and sister now live here, too, but “when I came in just to visit, I liked the place, the idea that there’s no set way to do anything. Whoever wants to make their own way can play,” he says.
In photos: Kishi Bashi and Tall Tall Trees at The Grey Eagle
It was a warm, friendly and welcoming atmosphere throughout the night with no shortage of dancing, clapping and smiles during both Kishi Bashi and a great opening performance by Tall Tall Trees.
Music Video Asheville’s 10th year boasts its biggest selection yet
The showcase of local musicians and videographers returns to the Diana Wortham Theatre on Wednesday, April 19. The awards show has grown from its modest beginnings at the now-defunct Cinebarre movie house into a red-carpet extravaganza downtown — a course of success that mirrors the ever-increasing relevance of music videos themselves in the online age.
Single release: “The Coronation” by Siyah
Local hip-hop artist Siyah has just release “The Coronation,” a collaboration with producer and DJ Nex Millen.
Single release: “Agent Orange” by Window Cat
“In the heat of political frustration and anger, Window Cat expresses its rawest emotions in ‘Agent Orange,’” bassist Brennan Dugan says of the song.
Local music release: “This Is What Democracy Looks Like”
Musician and producer Josh Blake took inspiration from the Women’s March on Asheville last weekend and put it into song. “I held my cell phone in the air to record some of the action, then went home and sampled it and made this beat,” he writes on the Bandcamp page for the single “This Is […]
In Photos: River Whyless with Shannon Whitworth at The Orange Peel
It was history in the making. It was an arrival. And it was probably also a departure because, as much as River Whyless is cut from and contributes to the fabric of Asheville’s music scene, this is a band that is no longer just local, just ours. The group has made its leap to the next level and it was a joy to watch them take flight.
The Ooh La La Curiosity Market brings local artists to Pritchard Park
Throughout the 15-event summer series, painters, leather smiths, jewelry makers, potters, up-cycled crafters, clothing designers, photographers and others will set up beneath large umbrellas.
A song a day in May — dep’s “Mayday 2015”
Local musician and composer Danny Peck, aka dep, has set a challenge for himself this month: To compose, record and post one song each day. The project, called Mayday 2015, is being updated a song at a time on Bandcamp and Facebook.
Mountain Xpress and Sherwood’s Music Present: Minorcan (Round 2)
Mountain Xpress and Sherwood’s Music are partnering to showcase local musicians through a series of stripped-down performances for the web. This week Minorcan returns to perform “Two Dimes.”
Mountain Xpress and Sherwood’s Music Present: Minorcan
Mountain Xpress and Sherwood’s Music are partnering to showcase local musicians through a series of stripped-down performances for the web. This week Minorcan performs “The Right Price.”
Mountain Xpress and Sherwood’s Music Present: Luzius Stone
Mountain Xpress and Sherwood’s Music are partnering to showcase local musicians through a series of stripped-down performances for the web. This week Luzius Stone perform “Past Life.”
Mountain Xpress and City Lights Bookstore present: Ian Moore
Our weekly video series goes regional as Mountain Xpress and City Lights Bookstore in Jackson County partner for a web performance by Sylva artist Ian Moore.
Mountain Xpress and Sherwood’s Music Present: Tina and Her Pony (Round Two)
Mountain Xpress and Sherwood’s Music are partnering to showcase local musicians through a series of stripped-down performances for the web. This week Tina Collins and Quetzel Jordan of Tina and Her Pony perform “Sweet Love.”
Mountain Xpress and Sherwood’s Music Present: Hank West and the Smokin’ Hots
Mountain Xpress and Sherwood’s Music are partnering to showcase local musicians through a series of stripped-down performances for the web. This week Hank West and the Smokin’ Hots perform “Sky Elevator Machine.”
Mountain Xpress and City Lights Bookstore Present: Noonday Sun
Our video series goes regional this week as Mountain Xpress and City Lights Bookstore in Jackson County partnered for this web video with Sylva band Noonday performing “Vigil.”
Mountain Xpress and Sherwood’s Music Present: Underground Unheard
Mountain Xpress and Sherwood’s Music are partnering to showcase local musicians through a series of stripped-down performances for the web. This week Bobby White and BIGhands of Underground Unheard stopped by to freestyle in Sherwood’s.