The musician/producer/actor seemingly abandoned his quest for the world record of most metaphors used during a concert, in favor of searing, scorching, brilliantly-performed rock. Good choice. Photos by Sandlin Gaither.
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Country-punk forefather Alejandro Escovedo returns to the Grey Eagle
Former glam rocker Jesse Malin opens the June 1 show. Photo by M. Chavez.
Psych of the Wood: The Growlers bring ominous surf rock to Asheville
Jack of the Wood is no longer just for bluegrass. The days of old-time and roots aren’t over, but the more traditional genres have some serious competition. Tonight, the downtown ale house presents its most rocking, psychedelic affair to date.
Metaphors be with him
Jack White attempts to set a Guinness World Record for most metaphors in a single concert at Saturday’s Orange Peel show.
Montford Festival is this Saturday
The day-long free event boasts two stages, along with vendors, dancers, crafts and more. Photo by photobug_fred.
Mount Moriah opens for Horse Feathers tonight
If you’re fuming over Amendment One and its constitutional discrimination against gays who want to marry (side effects pending), a serving of Mount Moriah’s heartbreaking folk-rock is just what the doctor ordered.
Washed Out headlines Asheville Music Hall on Friday
Airbird (Joel Ford of Ford & Lopatin) and Dog Bite (Phil Jones of Washed Out) open the May 18 show.
Sister Sparrow & the Dirty Birds land at Pisgah Brewing
The nine-piece funk/soul/r&b outfit from Brooklyn play a Wednesday, May 16 show.
Bravo, Altamont Theatre
I remember seeing the great Josh White perform in a showcase room called The Gaslight in Miami in the late '60s. Not only was the sound superb, the lighting was so skillfully done that it added another magical dimension to the experience — the pin spot on Josh's face would die away into darkness with […]
Shovels and Rope’s surprise show
The alt-country duo from Charleston just announced a stop at Jack of the Wood tonight.
Photos from Lucero’s show at the Orange Peel
A better live band would be hard to find. Lucky you can find them again at Bele Chere this summer. Photos by Rich Orris.
Sound Track web extra: Deep Chatham
In case you haven’t heard the local trio’s latest album, “Words from the Well,” here’s a review and a couple of videos. They’re currently on tour in the northeast and in California, but hopefully they’ll have another Asheville show booked before too long. Photo by Amanda Cabanillas.
Ben Sollee performs at Asheville Music Hall
Ben Sollee is not your typical pop singer. Aside from his genre-blurring songwriting — a folk-centric blend of Appalachian roots, soulful vocals and pop-friendly melodies — it’s not often you see a classically-trained cellist tapping and scraping his instrument to mimic hip-hop beats, plucking its strings like a guitar or covering Tom Waits tunes. Not to mention hauling the enormous instrument from show to show on a bicycle.
Sound Track web extra: Leigh Glass & the Hazards
The band’s new album, “Something In The Water,” is Americana/country-rock at its best. Seamless musicianship, relatable storytelling and at least one instant classic. Leigh Glass & the Hazards play the French Broad Brewery on Friday.
Cast your vote of a different sort at Music Video Asheville
Wednesday’s event gathers musicians, filmmakers, artists and those who just love a good time at Cinebarre for the fifth annual viewing party.
Renowned French guitarist Pierre Bensusan comes to Asheville
“His name became synonymous with contemporary acoustic guitar genius” — and he plays the Altamont Theatre on Saturday, May 12.
Smart bets web extra: Bombadil
The Durham-based indie-folk band plays The Emerald Lounge on Friday with Big Nasty Jazz Band and Honey Locust. Photo by Melissa Madison Fuller.
David Gans of “The Grateful Dead Hour” comes to Asheville
His local stops start with the One Stop on Thursday (Xpress will give away a pair of tickets) and include shows at The French Broad River Festival and Luella’s BBQ.
Silver Machine releases “Symmetry”
The record drops in two phases: Online today and in stores in two weeks.
Bombino: Star in the making
The North African songwriter and guitarist has already lived through war, played in bands for half of his life, worked with Keith Richards and Angelina Jolie, and achieved fame in his homeland. He plays Grey Eagle on Thursday.
My Side of the Mountain: Cheyenne Marie Mize
My first introduction to Cheyenne Marie Mize came several years ago when the Louisville-based songwriter appeared on Among the Gold, a six-song EP of 19th century American parlor music with Bonnie “Prince” Billy. I knew little of her solo work until last fall, when I caught Mize’s set at Hopscotch music festival in Raleigh. Her sprawling performance at the crowded bar was all I needed to see: Cheyenne Marie Mize is far better suited to be a bandleader than a bandmember.