Charlotte’s New Familiars and Charleston’s Blue Dogs played the double bill on Friday, June 16. Jesse Hamm caught the show.
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Busk Break: Deep Chatham’s “Medley”
Local buskers Deep Chatham perform a medley of their tunes on the streets of Asheville.
Busk Break: Mad Mike performs “Everything’s Exactly The Same”
New Orleans-based busker Mad Mike the Hippie Bum performs his original tune “Everything’s Exactly The Same” in front of Bistro 1896 in downtown Asheville.
Busk Break: Deep Chatham perform “Hard To Find”
Local buskers Deep Chatham perform their original tune “Hard To Find.”
My Side of the Mountain, Vol. 9: Ten Cent Poetry
We’re taking to the streets, forests and shops of Asheville to highlight the brightest in local music. And the best part? There’s no cover and you don’t have to leave the house!
Buncombe to Bonnaroo 2011 ***UPDATED***
Bonnaroo 2011 was hot – and we’re not just talking about the temps. Asheville guitar god Aaron “Woody” Wood played scorching sets that garnered national radio time; local b-boy crew Fresh Trix wowed crowds with their funky body contortions; locally based music marketing company Music Allies ran a huge backstage operation, and countless other peeps with local connections worked, played and partied hard just down the road in Manchester, Tenn. Photos by Jake Frankel
Busk Break: Sparrow performs “Power Ballad”
Local busker Sparrow performs her original tune “Power Ballad” in front of the Woolworth Walk in downtown Asheville.
Color from Thursday at Bonnaroo (#AVLroo!)
Our correspondent is having a hard time finding wireless access for his computer. His Thursday dispatch from Bonnaroo was delayed, but here it is — complete with ongoing live Twitter coverage. 
Silver Machine launches its newest venture: Space travel
Catch the Asheville-based psychedelic band’s final show on Earth at the Orange Peel’s local electronic showcase this weekend.
Ryan Bingham junkies get their fix …twice
Award winning singer-songwriter Ryan Bingham brought two outstanding performances to Asheville on Monday. The first, a free in-store performance at Harvest Records, followed by a full-band electric show at The Orange Peel.
In line at Mumford & Sons
Xpress A&E Intern Joseph Chapman talks with fans waiting in line for entrance to the Mumford & Sons performance at the Asheville Civic Center on Tuesday, July 7.
New band alert: Run Boy Run
If you’re already a fan of Young Couples (currently vying for a Bele Chere slot through the Last Band Standing competition), you should probably check out Run Boy Run, debuting at Mo Daddy’s this Friday.
This weekend on a shoestring
This weekend includes National Get Outdoors Day, and we’ve got plenty opportunities to do just that. If you prefer to stay inside, don’t fret; there’s art, music and more, all for a nominal fee.
Fist Family reunion
Former Asheville rappers Fist Family returns for a reunion show (not with each other — they’ve been going strong all along — but with friends and Gurp City South members) and a record release. Friday, June 10 at Emerald Lounge. Click through for video from the band’s new album.
Busk Break: Michael Griska performs “Raga Pilu”
Sitar player Michael Griska performs his take on the traditional “Pilu” raga in front of Cafe Solace in downtown Asheville.
Ryan Bingham plays two Asheville shows in one day
The Oscar-winning singer/songwriter stops by both Harvest Records and the Orange Peel on Monday, June 6.
Busk Break: The Woes
Brooklyn, NY,-based group The Woes took a day out of their current tour schedule to busk on the streets of Asheville with their pals The Honeycutters. Here, the group performs in front of Bistro 1896, with guitarist Peter James sitting in.
Busk Break: Banjo Ben and Abby the Spoon Lady perform “Fly Around My Pretty Little Miss”
Traveling buskers Banjo Ben and Abby the Spoon Lady perform their version of the traditional tune “Fly Around My Pretty Little Miss” in front of the Iron sculpture in downtown Asheville.
Busk Break: The Honeycutters perform “On My Mind”
Asheville-based duo The Honeycutters—backed by members of New York-based group The Woes—performed their original tune “On My Mind” in front of Bistro 1896 in downtown.
This weekend on a shoestring: June 2-5, 2011
This weekend offers puppets, music, theater, pets and ice cream … lots of ice cream. So leash your dog, whet your appetite and head into town for these budget-friendly happenings. And while you’re here, check out Clubland for a complete music calendar.
Moogfest 2011 lineup announced
The festival returns this year during the weekend of October 28-30. Tickets go on sale Saturday, June 4 at noon. Photo by Reggie Tidwell.