Part band, part theatre company, part children’s-book-writing team, PigPen Theatre Co. raises the bar on multitalented. Touring as both a theatre company and a band, the seven-man ensemble will focus on their folksy musical stylings at The Millroom this Saturday.
The Washington D.C.-based, Southern-flavored alt rock band, Melodime, performs at Pigsah Brewing Co., in Black Mountain on Saturday, March 22.
Morgan Geer, aka Drunken Prayer, performs an acoustic of a new song from his forthcoming album. Filmed at Asheville Area Arts Council.
Two Equinox events take place in Asheville on Friday, March 21.
Local musician/composer Danny Peck, aka dep, releases his most ambitious album to date on Thursday, March 20.
Self-described “Gypsy Swingin Serenading Firebreathing Circus Freaks” Caravan of Thieves are no strangers to Asheville. The group has played Bele Chere, The Altamont Theatre and The Grey Eagle. They return to the latter on Friday, March 21, supporting Yarn.
As the days grow longer and the sun shines a little brighter, many of us have our sights set on that first day of spring. The Mission for Temporal Art (MTA) in Marshall is also looking toward that seasonal benchmark. The newly formed arts organization will launch their Spring Equinox Extravaganza on Friday and Saturday, March 21 and 22.
Singer-songwriter Callaghan is originally from London and now lives in Nashville. She headlined The Altamont last Friday. In advance of that show, Callaghan talked to Xpress about her album, her impressions of the U.S., and what keeps her returning to Asheville.
With only six weeks to go until Moogfest 2014, organizers have announced new performers, daily schedules and single-day ticket sales.
In a statement, the AC Entertainment team announces that it will put the electronic music festival on hold. Photo by Nick King.
This twice-monthly blog spotlights upcoming music shows and events of note with plenty of lead time to make plans.
Gold Light, fronted by musician and filmmaker Joe Chang, recently released video for the song “True Love Never Dies.” Click through to watch it; see the band live at The Mothlight on Sunday, March 9.
Buncombe County Commissioners voted along party lines March 4 to approve $90,000 for Moogfest.
Local prog-rockers Makayan release debut full-length album “Smile” at Asheville Music Hall on Friday, March 7. Photo courtesy of the band.
The drummer from Ween sits in with a newly-minted local group including Andre Cholmondeley (Project Object, Wham Bam Bowie Band) Brett Spivey (Wham Bam Bowie Band) Dave Gilbert (Amandla) and Josh Rosenstein (Delicious). The show takes place tomorrow (Thursday, Feb. 27.) at Emerald Lounge. Photo from Claude Coleman Jr.‘s Facebook page.
The local roots duo performed an exclusive song at Asheville Area Arts Council. Video by Jesse Hamm.
Moogfest continues to add impressive performers and events to its schedule. The latest additions include hip-hop innovators Q-Tip, El-P and Saul Williams as well as an extensive list of workshops, film screenings and other daytime activities.
The local band played an all-too-rare show last weekend. Like the confection it’s named for, Coconut Cake is complex, richly textured and sophisticated — and easily digestible.
Local percussionist and tea alchemist Miles Cramer releases an EP that’s as much mystical journey as play list. Photo from Facebook.
This twice-monthly blog spotlights upcoming music shows and events of note with plenty of lead time to make plans.
Spiritual Rez distills the places they go, the people they meet and the songs that move them into a catchy, dancey portable beach party. The band plays The One Stop on Friday, Feb. 28. 10 p.m. $5 in advance/$10 day of show. Photos from the band’s Instagram account.
