Both bands play The One Stop on Friday, Jan. 13. Xpress will give away a pair of tickets at 2 p.m. Read on for details.
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Akron/Family and Bad Weather California
Akron/Family and Bad Weather California lit up the stage at The Grey Eagle on Sunday, Jan. 8. The two groups made the crowd jump when they came through Asheville. First Bad Weather California hit with melodic indie-rock and a surf-pop undertone, followed by Akron/Family’s experimental harmonic spunky rock.
Busk Break: Mario, Drayton and Steve cover “It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)”
Local jazz buskers Mario Piccolo (guitar, vocals), Drayton (fiddle) and Steve Karla (guitar) cover “It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing).”
Smart bets web extra: DrFameus
The side project of Disco Biscuits’ drummer comes to The One Stop on Thursday. Xpress has tickets to give away. Photo by Dave Vann.
Busk Break: Mike Gray covers “Everybody Ought To Treat A Stranger Right”
Austin-based musician Mike Gray explains the origin of his unique instrument, then covers Blind Willie Johnson’s “Everybody Ought To Treat A Stranger Right.”
Shake, rattle and rolling at Elvisfest
My band Mad Tea went to Elvisfest again this year, and lived to tell about it.
Nikki Talley on non-stop tour
The local singer/songwriter hits the road, semi-permanently. But she’ll be back at the end of the month for a handful of shows.
Perpetual Groove at the Asheville Music Hall
The tech-savvy, jam-worthy foursome played two nights at the downtown venue, and videographer Jesse Hamm caught some of the action.
Busk Break: Mike Gray performs “Mind Was Gone”
Austin-based musician Mike Gray performs “Mind Was Gone” (a song he performs with local band Screaming Js) in downtown Asheville, NC, on a modified guitar-based percussion instrument of his own creation.
Mark your calendars: Diana Wortham Theatre busy as always
Want to soak in some bluegrass, take in a couple singer-songwriters or impress a date with your literary prowess? Don’t miss three upcoming performances at the Diana Wortham Theatre.
Party with purpose
Saturday’s Masquerade Ball at Eleven on Grove benefits Asheville’s Urban Arts Institute.
Busk Break: The Asheville Waits Band covers “Singapore”
Members of the Asheville Waits Band (a Tom Waits cover band) perform “Singapore” from the album Rain Dogs in front of the Iron sculpture.
Busk Break: Kerry performs “Bedouin”
Busking musician Kerry performs her original tune “Bedouin” outside Malaprop’s in downtown Asheville.
Smart Bets web extra: Perpetual Groove
The Athens-based band plays two nights at Asheville Music Hall: Thursday and Friday this week. Xpress will give away a pair of tickets to each show.
What I did on New Year’s Eve
A short essay in tweets and pics.
Review: Alabama Shakes at the Orange Peel
The Athens, Ala.-based retro soul band performed to a near-capacity crowd at The Orange Peel. Photos by Rich Orris.
Last chance! New Year’s Eve parties
With only hours to spare, here are a handful of last-minute options for ringing in 2012.
The Profiler’s Musical Year in Review
I feel so fortunate to live in this amazing place with such a vibrant music scene, and I love writing The Profiler. I love what I do, and I’m always excited about what’s next. What were your top shows of 2011?
More to do on New Year’s Eve
If you’re still trying to decide to where to spend the final moments of 2011 and the first moments of 2012, here are are few additional options (including the Shane Pruitt Band, pictured here, who play Pisgah Brewing).
“Hopeful video for the holiday season”
Stephaniesid releases a new video for the song “Multiply.” Watch for cameos from local faces.
You may not have heard of Alabama Shakes yet, but you’re about to
The fast-rising retro-soul outfit from Athens, Ala. stops by The Orange Peel on Thursday, Dec. 29. Here’s why you don’t want to miss this show.