Singer-songwriter James McCartney is currently in the midst of a 47-date U.S. tour in support of his new album, “Me.” He plays The Altamont Theatre on Tuesday, May 28. Risa Binder opens.
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Making all the right moves: Josh Ritter at The Orange Peel
Ritter and The Royal City Band played a 20-song set in Asheville this week. It was the group’s first performance in two-and-a-half years. Photos by Rich Orris.
Smart Bet web extra: The Honeycutters’ two-night stand
The local Americana band will perform at Isis on Friday and Saturday, May 17 and 18. Click through for information on how to win tickets.
LEAF standout performance: Oliver Mtukudzi and the Black Spirits
Zimbabwean musician Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi and his band have been on tour in the U.S., playing dates from California to Quebec, including a stop at Lake Eden Arts Festival last weekend.
Smart bet web extra: Wick-it the Instigator plays The Orange Peel
The DJ and mash-up artist returns to Asheville for a Saturday co-bill with Eliot Lipp. Cry Wolf opens.
SoundTrack web extra: Luella and the Sun at The Orange Peel
The Nashville-based gospel-soul outfit opened for The Wallflowers as part of an excellent show that also included an appearance from Gary Jules. Photos by Rich Orris.
Review and photos: Jim James
It’s nice to be in Asheville feeling the cool mountain breeze, said the My Morning Jacket frontman at his Orange Peel show.
Review and photos: Danny Brown and Kitty
I read somewhere once long ago about Steve Albini’s thoughts on live music. Basically, he posited, there are two kinds of artists — those who care only about the live show and use their recordings as a document of them, and, of course, vice versa. Brown falls somewhere closer to the former. It’s just him, a microphone, his DJ Skywlkr and a whole, whole lot of energy. Photos by Rich Orris
LEAF preview: The Mean Lids
The Illinois-based contra dance, folk and swing band plays for three dances (with caller Diane Silver) at Lake Eden Arts Festival next weekend. Photo from the Mean Lids’ Facebook page.
Five Questions with The Howlin’ Brothers
The Howlin’ Brothers play The Grey Eagle on Saturday, May 11. In advance fiddler/vocalist/banjo player Ian Craft talked to Xpress about the band’s “nice gumbo of styles and tastes.” And writing a song with Warren Haynes. Photo by Loyda Cruz.
Continued evolution: Mountain Oasis announces lineup
Mountain Oasis announces its first round of bands, including Nine Inch Nails and Neutral Milk Hotel. Weekend passes go on sale this Thursday, May 2. Silver Apples photo by Sasha Stamatovski.
The Tallest Man on Earth at Moog Sound Lab
Swedish folk singer/songwriter Kristian Matsson (aka the Tallest Man On Earth) performs “There’s No Leaving Now” at Moog Music.
All they have tonight
Local indie-rock band Total War talks about making the video which won both best song and the audience choice award at this year’s Music Video Asheville. Video still by Brave Sir Media.
Five Questions — LEAF preview
Abigail Washburn is a claw hammer banjo player, singer/songwriter, world traveler and, most recently, theatrical writer. She’s a former member of The Sparrow Quartet and a LEAF favorite.
Honor in August comes through Asheville on spring tour
The D.C.-based rock band plays as part of a four-act lineup at Emerald Lounge on Wednesday, May 1.
Five Questions with Futurebirds
Athens, Ga.-based sextet opens for Band of Horses at the U.S. Cellular Center on Wednesday, May 1. In advance, multi-instrumentalist Carter King talks to Xpress about why Athens produces great bands, the connection between art and self-determination and what the folkloric character Baba Yaga means to Futurebirds. Photo by Jason Thrasher.
Akron/Family or Yo La Tengo: How to choose?
Indie-rock fans face a tough choice this weekend as two cult favorites, Akron/Family and Yo La Tengo, go head to head at The Grey Eagle and Orange Peel, respectively.
The teeth are out
Derek Trucks talks to Xpress in advance of the Tedeschi Trucks Band show on May 2 at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium.
MVA 2013 winners and red carpet
This year’s Music Video Asheville awards event took place this past Wednesday, showcasing more than 30 local videos in front of a capacity crowd. Photos by Halima Flynt.
This weekend on a shoestring
This weekend offers dance, outdoor festivals, live music and theater. As always, Xpress highlights the best in low-cost weekend entertainment.
Big Boi at the Orange Peel: an embarrassment of riches
Backed by a monster live band and tireless hype-man BlackOwned C-Bone, Big Boi gave us a whale of a show that barely left a barely left room for a breath, much less a break. (Photos by John Zara)