Ahleuchatistas got a shout out and an enthusiastic endorsement from NPR’s Bob Boilen today when the All Songs Considered host premiered the band’s latest video (for “Lighted Stars”), along with a short write up, on NPR’s website.
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Everything is better with chocolate
The Asheville Chocolate & Arts Festival pairs music, dance, fashion, film and visual art with a wide array of chocolate treats. Saturday, Dec. 8 at the US Cellular Center.
Sound Check: Donavon Frankenreiter & Matt Grundy
Donavon Frankenreiter talks to Xpress about being on the road, translating a two-person record to a full-band live show and discovering new opening acts. Click through for the video interview and two exclusive acoustic performances.
“The point is to continue to try new things and not just settle on one sound”
In advance of his Saturday, Nov. 17, performance at The Altamont Theatre (8 p.m., $15), A.J. spoke to Xpress about his 2013 album-in-the-works, the art of collaboration, the importance of place in the recording process and what to expect from his live show. Photo by Rich Cook.
“Whatever people hear, if they like it, that’s great”
Much-buzzed-about Philly rockers Low Cut Connie play The Emerald Lounge on Friday, Nov. 16. Here, they talk about an Asheville-based hero (Greg Cartwright of Reigning Sound), how they weathered Hurricane Sandy and how they took Jack White’s Third Man Records by storm. Photo by Ben Morse.
Sound track web extra: Citizen Cope at The Orange Peel
Folk-soul musician Citizen Cope returned to Asheville (on election day, no less) in support of his new album, “One Lovely Day.” Photos from Citizen Cope’s Facebook page.
Accessing joy through yoga and music
Michael Johnson and his wife Stephanie of Clearlight Yoga invite Asheville to practice on and off the mat to heal the self and benefit the community. This is the 10th post in the yoga series, Asana Xpress.
Sound track web extra: Geekamongus
Local percussionist Will Chatham recently released his solo album. The eight-song record is a surprising amalgamation of quirk, cool, experimental instrumentation and smart beats.
Your indie-dance party starts here
Brooklyn’s Rubblebucket plays The Orange Peel on Thursday, Nov. 8. Xpress will give away a pair of tickets to the show.
Smart bet web extra: Donavon Frankenreiter
The surfer-turned-songwriter returns to the Orange Peel on Wednesday, Nov. 7. Photo from KPRIfm.
Floating Action returns to Emerald Lounge
Floating Action’s had a busy year, which hasn’t left much time for local shows. Luckily, the band’s taking a breather from the road this weekend and treating local fans to the soulful, lo-fi surf rock it’s been blasting up and down the East Coast all summer and fall.
Zansa’s West African Night
Local Afropop ensemble Zansa hosts an evening of music at BoBo Gallery, every Thursday (except Thanksgiving) in November.
The truck stops here
Velvet Truckstop releases new Johnny Sandlin-produced album “Southbound and Down” on Saturday, Nov. 3, as part of Highland Brewing’s Wee Bit Louder Fest.
Sound Track web extra: Shod My Feet
The local band releases its first full-length album, “Orange,” at The Lab on Friday, Nov. 2.
Black Skies bring the doom
If you’ve ever been to The Get Down, then you know the West Asheville dive is no stranger to metal (of all sorts). Tonight, things take a dark turn as Chapel Hill’s Black Skies brings its swirling, psychedelic blend of heavy metals to the stage.
Dispatch from the belly of the rhinoceros
In advance of their Moogfest set (tonight at Diana Wortham Theatre, 11:30 p.m.) local instrumental rock duo Ahleuchatistas spoke to Xpress about their 10 year anniversary, their new album, and how their sounds reflects their home town. Click through for the video by Courtney Chappell.
Downtown Books and News: “There are exceptions to every rule”
In this, the second installment in a two-part story on the much-loved local used bookstore, we learn about rare and crazy book finds, music events and the story behind the “Drink. Smoke. Read.” slogan.
Drone-ing it in
Foogmess III showcases Asheville’s booming experimental music scene.
Making a dent
Mississippi-born pop artist Dent May plays Emerald Lounge on Monday, Oct. 22. Alligator Indian and Sin Kitty share the bill.
Xavier Rudd returns to the Orange Peel
The Australian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist beings his one-man band (complete with multiple didgeridoos) back to Asheville (Saturday, Oct. 20) in support of new album, “Spirit Bird.”
Review: Leftover Salmon at the Orange Peel
Founding member Drew Emmitt summed it up best when Xpress spoke with him from his Colorado home last week: “The band definitely has a new fervor and a new excitement. It feels in a lot of ways like the old Salmon, and yet with a renewed energy.” The jam band, slam-grass pioneers are indeed back.