After 15 years, Hageman announces he will take on a new role at the end of the 2011-12 season. Photo from The Laurel of Asheville.
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Erick Baker at the Altamont
A review of the Knoxville-based singer/songwriter’s crowd pleasing set from Friday night. Photo by Molly Kummerle.
Three bands, two Blind Boys, one night of big fun
If you want to hear some great jug band and jazz, head over to Grey Eagle on Tuesday, Jan. 24, for Jessy Carolina at the Hot Mess, Blind Boy Chocolate and the Milk Sheiks and Big Nasty. (The Hot Mess features piano and banjo player Jerron “Blind Boy” Paxton, which is where the other blind boy comes in … )
Hang on, (next) Friday’s coming
Friday, Jan. 27 is one of those dates with a ton of events vying for your attention (including Casey Driessen with Free Planet Radio, pictured). Here are a handful — mark your calendar!
Sound track web extra: “Goosebumps on Pangea”
A review of the new album by Chachillie. Official release date is March 15.
Busk Break: Dillon Broxson performs “If You Were Mine”
Busker Dillon Broxson performs his original song “If You Were Mine” on the streets of downtown Asheville.
Blue Jeans and Khaki Pants: Intentionally crude, universally offensive
Blue Jeans and Khaki Pants’ “X-rated honkey-tonk” is not for the faint of heart.
You don’t mess around with Slim
Langhorne Slim returns to The Grey Eagle this Saturday. Here are all the reasons why you don’t want to miss this show. Photo by Kathryn Friedman.
Mark your calendar for January 20 (that’s tomorrow!)
It’s a night of so many awesome shows there’s no way to see them all. Here are some of your options. Update to include even more options!
Paint Fumes at the Get Down
Their bio? “Taco Bell eatin’ voodoo magician Mad Dog 20-20 drinkin’ night train ridin’ lucid dreams.” Yeah.
March brings two iconic R&B/soul singers to WNC
Divas Diana Ross and Mavis Staples play Harrah’s and UNC-Asheville, respectively.
Johnny Sexx CD release party this weekend
The local glam rocker prepares a stylish launch for his self-titled debut album. The show is at the Lab on Saturday, Jan. 21.
A midweek party with Molly Parti
Paper Tiger’s Molly Kummerle performs a DJ set as Molly Parti, opening for Gravitron Project at the One Stop on Wednesday, Jan. 18. Xpress will give away a pair of tickets to the show. Photo taken at Moog Music by Erin Brethauer.
Smart bets web extra: Spiritual Rez
Spiritual Rez, from Boston, brings a reggae dance party to Pisgah Brewing this week. Xpress will giveaway a pair of tickets to the show.
New music from Chachillie
The Asheville-based hip-hop artist just released a self-produced video, setting one of his songs to photos from a shoot for his forthcoming album.
Winter music at the Grove Park Inn
Big band, swing, jazz and Celtic music will fill the halls of the Grove Park Inn.
Ugly Purple Sweater keeps MoDaddy’s warm
Ugly Purple Sweater might grab one’s attention with its name, but the D.C. five piece has the chops to hold that attention. The band’s latest album, Conventions, is an exercise in lush and rhythmic pop that swims comfortably in the most accessible waters of indie rock.
Busk Break: Erik Caron Connection performs “Always”
New Hampshire-based touring buskers the Erik Caron Connection perform their song “Always” in front of Malaprop’s.
Hip harp? No, really
Grammy-nominated electric harpist Deborah Henson-Conant plays the Altamont Theatre on Sunday, Jan. 15.
Take thyself to Bass Church
The monthly bass music showcase and party comes to The Orange Peel, with founder Mindelixir headlining.
“Wonderful pieces”: The American Chamber Players perform Brahms, Beethoven, Mozart and Schumann
On Friday, Jan. 13, The American Chamber Players perform as part of the Asheville Chamber Music Series, now in its 59th year. Xpress spoke with violist Miles Hoffman, the founder and artistic director of the ensemble. (Photo by Mary Noble Ours)