Chelsea Lynn La Bate and classical composer Silas Durocher collaborate on this new classical instrumentation-meets-contemporary song writing project. Ten Cent Orchestra debuts at The Lab this Thursday, Dec. 20.
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Smart bets web extra: Jason Daniello’s solo show
The local musician/super-great-guy plays his last show of the year at The One Stop on Tuesday, Dec. 18 Danger Cube from Knoxville also performs as part of the Two For Tuesday series.
SoundTrack web extra: Crooked Hollows
Singer-songwriter and mandolin player Ty Gilpin, of High Windy, releases his solo effort — with a little help from over a dozen of Asheville’s best roots musicians. (Listen for contributions from members of The Steep Canyon Rangers, Balsam Range, The Honeycutters and The Dixie Bee-liners among others.)
Guess who’s coming to Jammer? Update: Avett Brothers confirmed for this year’s Christmas Jam
Have you seen these Brothers? If so, your Christmas Jam just got a bit more handsome. The folk-pop heroes will play tomorrow’s all-star event. (Pictured: The Avett Brothers at the Civic Center/U.S. Cellular Center in 2009. Photo by John Zara)
Pining away
Woody Pines plays retro-tinged viper jazz, ragtime and country blues at Jack of the Wood this Saturday. Xpress will give away a pair of tickets. Photo by Sarah Warda.
Smart bets web extra: Dylan LeBlanc
The Americana singer-songwriter has been earning rave reviews and prime opening slots. On Tuesday, Dec. 11, he returns to Asheville as a headliner at The Emerald Lounge. Photo by Jamie Goodsell.
Gabrielle Tee debuts her new album
The local singer-songwriter and recent transplant to Asheville, is about to release, “Find My Way.” Her show doubles an an open house for the recently-opened Asheville Music School Performance Loft at 126 College Ave. Saturday, Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. Click through for the video interview and exclusive song.
Pulling through
Check out this footage of Nick Campell’s “Pull Through” installation, in which he plays guitars with machines that operate fishing wire, a paint brush and more.
Keeping Asheville weird
Swamping releases the third volume of its underground/experimental music compilation (download it for free), and celebrates with three nights of art and bands.
The gospel according to Matthew E. White
The Richmond, Va.-based musician opened for The Mountain Goats at Grey Eagle last Friday. Photos by Rich Orris.
So much to do, so little time
Mark your calendar: Friday, Dec. 7 is one of those days in Asheville where everything is happening. Art openings, music and a singalong are all on the agenda.
Guitarist Marc Yaxley comes to Flat Rock
Classical, jazz and flamenco guitarist Marc Yaxley will perform at The Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness.
Smart Bets web extra: Lee Fields & the Expressions
Soul artist Lee Fields (RIYL Sharon Jones, The Legendary JC’s, Fitz & the Tantrums) plays Asheville Music Hall on Thursday, Dec. 6. Sidney Barnes, backed by The Secret B-Sides, opens. 9 p.m., $12 in advance or $15 day of show.
Sonmi’s last show of 2012
The local electronic/experimental band headlines Asheville Music Hall on Friday, Nov. 30.
Smart bets web extra: Horton’s birthday bash
Local tattoo artist and musician J. Horton (aka Ho-Tron Beatz) is celebrating his birthday (well, the one-year anniversary of his Unification Tattoo Parlor) in style. Asian Teacher Factory, Top-R, Samuel Paradise and others perform at One Stop on Saturday, Dec. 1. Image from Photography by Margaret.
“Creepy, campy and fun”
Alligator Indian’s new video for “Dark Fruit” just debuted on Portal. Click through to watch it now.
Floating Action premieres “Matador” video
Last month, we joined Floating Action on the set of its latest video, an ‘80s-themed aerobics spoof for “Matador,” a bouncy rock anthem from its latest album, Fake Blood. Now, after nearly two months, the video has finally been released.
SoundTrack web extra: Anniversary
WNC-based singer-songwriter Angela Faye Martin releases her new album today. The gorgeously haunted 11-song collection features tributes to late musicians Mark Linkous and Vic Chesnutt, and contributions from Linkous’ brother Matt.
“The American dream of pursuing happiness”
David Wax Museum returns to Asheville to perform at Jack of the Wood on Tuesday, Nov. 27. 9 p.m., $7. Asheville’s Ryan Barrington Cox opens. Photo by Rich Orris.
Crazy beautiful thing
Psychedelic-soul artist Matthew E. White talks to Xpress about his buddies at Harvest Records, his surprise at the reaction to his debut, “Big Inner,” how he tries to serve the craft of music, and what he hopes happens on Dec. 21. White plays The Grey Eagle with The Mountain Goats on Friday, Nov. 30. Photo from One Way Richmond.
“Thump Thump”
Asheville’s Decent Lovers release a new video from their most recent Grey Eagle performance. Photo from the band’s Facebook page.