Okay, so they were joking when they said they were Scandinavian. But, even though they’re really based in England, this roots music band has an Asheville connection after all.
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Asheville’s ‘60s Garage Rock Scene: An Oral History (Part 1)
In Part 1 of our weeklong series digging deeper into Asheville’s nearly-forgotten teenage rock ‘n’ roll scene in the ‘60s, the Satyrs reminisce about their local garage rock rivals (e.g. the Fabulous Wunz, Bee Bumble and the Stingers, the Centurions, etc.), the “lost recordings,” and the inspiration behind those beloved screams and moans in “Don’t Be Surprised.”
My Side of the Mountain: The Critters
The Critters’ “Visions of Light” is an infectiously gritty take on melodic psych-pop. This weekend, the band celebrates the EP’s official release with an acoustic instore at Harvest Records, followed by a raw and rowdy electric set at The Get Down. Xpress brings you this exclusive performance in advance of Saturday’s doubleheader.
“Play Me No Sad Songs”: a farewell to Earl Scruggs
The legendary bluegrass musician, known for the “Beverly Hillbillies” theme music and social activism, was raised in N.C.‘s Cleveland County. He died yesterday, at age 88. Photo of Scruggs and his sons from the Flat and Scruggs website.
Kovacs and the Polar Bear play last show with Chris Lee
Saturday’s Grey Eagle show will be a farewell to the multitalented musician, who is moving to Portland, Ore.
Sons of Bill on Saturday
In case your March 31 plans are not already split over the Kovacs & the Polar Bear show (at the Grey Eagle) and The Critters CD release party (at the Getdown) or the Booty Band (at the Orange Peel) or any number of other possibilities (it’s an exciting night), here’s a roots-rock band from Charlottesville, Va. worth checking out. Sons of Bill plays the Emerald Lounge at 10 p.m.
Archnemesis with Paper Tiger at Asheville Music Hall
Two electronic bands, one night (Thursday, March 29), and a ticket giveaway to boot.
The Love Language at Emerald Lounge
As part of a great, high-energy evening of music, the Raleigh-based band broke out a couple of new songs. Click through for a video.
The Rough & Tumble’s triumphant return
The Nashville-based folk duo (with former members of Black Mountain’s Walk-In Residents) play a show at BoBo Gallery on Sunday evening.
Night of the Blues (and that’s a good thing!)
Mac Arnold and Plate Full of Blues headlines, Blonde Blues opens at Asheville Music Hall this Saturday. Xpress will give away a pair of tickets. Photo by Brian S. Kelley.
Hospitality opens for The Love Language tomorrow
Two Merge Records artists play Emerald Lounge on Thursday, March 22. You can read about The Love Language in this week’s Xpress. Learn more about supporting act Hospitality here.
The Orange Peel announces a Jack White show
That performance (with opener Alabama Shakes) is on May 19. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 23, at noon.
Sound Track web extra: The Decent Lovers
The local alt-pop band is set to release EP “Quit Trying” next month. Here’s a preview.
Van Ghost brings poppy jams to Pisgah Brewing Company
Harrison Berg began his music career behind the scenes. These days, the Van Ghost frontman prefers the stage to the office.
Jonathan Scales Fourchestra plays One Stop, releases new video
Local steel pan virtuoso Jonathan Scales has been noticeably absent from the Asheville scene lately, taking his island-influenced, jazz-rock fusion on the road. Tomorrow, the inventive foursome treats its hometown crowd to a performance with The Archrivals and Molly Parti.
Hip-hop Renaissance man Chali 2na at Asheville Music Hall tonight
The former Jurassic 5 MC plays the venue tonight, along with Projekt Lotus and BPL.
Xpress at South by Southwest
This year Xpress will be covering SXSW’s music week (and, specifically, Asheville bands, like River Whyless, pictured here) in Austin, Tex. Want to follow along? Click the MX SXSW link in the top left corner of our website. We’ll be there Wednesday-Saturday, March 14-17.
Three punk bands play 2 1/2 sets at the Orange Peel
Three bands. Two-and-one-half sets. There was spilled beer, broken glass and blood. The fans loved it.
St. Patrick’s Day shows for the green and not-so-green
From reels to hard rock, from whistles to world-beat, this round up has a March 17 show for nearly every musical taste.
Dog days
Dr. Dog’s Toby Leaman talks to Xpress about figuring out what kind of band Dr. Dog really is, recording lo-fi and having fun in everything the group does. The band plays the Orange Peel on Thursday, March 15. Click through for the podcast interview. Photo from d.drdogmusic.com.
Aararaki: “Reduction. Stutter. Funk.”
The Brooklyn neo-soul quartet plays Jack of the Wood on Monday, March 12.