The local hip-hop act opened the festival in style, with a set of songs that celebrated the South (and specifically, Asheville) with plenty of swagger. And lots of guests.
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Savagist brings feral fury to Asheville
The Athens, Ga. heavy metal miscreants will play the Odditorium on Saturday.
Bele Chere preview
Local bands will talk about their sets at this weekend’s street festival. Tune in to iamavl on Thursday afternoon for interviews.
Wet, but worth it
Despite the rain, the 11th annual Forecastle Festival included memorable sets by Shovels & Rope, Foxygen, Killer Mike and El-P, Robert Plant and others.
Smart Bets web extra: Teach Me Equals and Holy Holy Vine
The two bands bring avant-garde pop to The Odditorium on Sunday, July 28.
SoundTrack web extra: Melbourne
Local musician Jackson Scott releases his much-hyped Fat Possum debut on Tuesday, July 23.
AJ & the Jiggawatts and DeRobert & the Half-Truths
Last weekend’s RiverMusic concert was a showcase of Nashville soul from G.E.D. Records. Click through for two videos by Jesse Hamm.
Custard Pie Say Farewell at Highland Brewing Company
The local Led Zeppelin tribute group will play their last show before singer Rhett McGahee moves to Mexico.
Moog foundation objects to archives going to NY
A move to ship Bob Moog’s archives from Asheville to New York is creating family discord over the best way to preserve the late inventor’s legacy.
Indie-rocker Kurt Vile drops by Harvest Records
Add Vile to the list of big names who’ve played in store at the West Asheville record store.
They’re on fire
Town Mountain covers the Boss in a green room video shot by Brian Adam Smith.
SoundTrack web extra: Andrew McMahon at The Orange Peel
The former front man of Jack’s Mannequin and Something Corporate is currently on tour in support of his solo debut. He played a high energy show last Friday. Photo by Sara Hobbs.
Pokey LaFarge at The Grey Eagle
The singer-songwriter-bandleader brought his self-coined riverboat soul to Asheville last weekend. LaFarge and his band will perform on David Letterman tonight. Photos by John Zara.
Five Questions with Train Company
Chicago’s Train Company plays Emerald Lounge on Friday, July 19. In advance, guitarist/vocalist John Zozzaro talks about recreating the album for the live show, tour favorites and how Chicago molds the group’s sound.
Smart Bet web extra: Paper Tiger at Emerald Lounge
The local electro-pop group is only playing one local show this summer. It’s Monday, July 15 with Ponderosa and Yip Deceiver. Photo Ben Mason Photography.
Five Questions with Andrew McMahon
The former front man of Jack’s Mannequin recently released his solo debut, “The Pop Underground,” full of the kind of catchy melodies and thoughtful lyrics that McMahon is known for and (as he discusses in a Q+A with Xpress) a project he feels especially proud of. McMahon plays The Orange Peel tonight at 8 p.m. Allen Stone opens. $25.
Sunday on a Tuesday
RBTS WIN’s long-awaited (and well worth the wait) “Palm Sunday” drops today. Click through for details on a ticket giveaway to the album release show on Saturday, July 13.
Legendary Singing Stars coming to the Double Crown
The group is virtually guaranteed to rock the bar to its foundations as they preach the only way they know how — with electric guitar in hand.
Lizzy Ross Band brings the country spirit to Asheville
The Chapel Hill band will bring its heartfelt Americana pop to the Isis Music Hall.
SoundTrack web extra: Global Americana
Local trio The Billy Sea releases a new album that deftly blends world music influences with American roots in a dozen mostly-instrumental tracks. The band holds an album release party at The Isis on Saturday, July 13.
Where the Night Tripper becomes the full-weekend tripper
Lake Eden Arts Festival announces a spooky, rootsy, psychedelic-laced lineup for Fall 2013 LEAF.