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Peter Murphy’s Orange Peel show
Bauhaus front man Peter Murphy performed (with his touring band) at the Orange Peel on Tuesday, March 29. Rich Orris photographed the singer, as well as opening act Livan.
Conscious Party Web Extra: Could WNC become the location for a nuclear-waste dump?
Local entertainers are creating a space where community dialogue meets music, poetry and performance art. The objective? To raise awareness of the potential impact of nuclear waste on our area.
My Side of the Mountain, Vol. 6: Little Tybee
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!
This weekend on a shoestring
It’s been a cold and dreary week, but it’s almost over! We’ve got art openings, live music, theater and outdoor celebrations to get you going again. As always, these events are easy on the wallet, so don’t be shy. And while you’re here, check out Clubland for a complete schedule of weekend music.
Look at me LAMAfest!
Jesse Hamm has some highlights of last Saturday’s LAMAfest at the Grey Eagle, featuring Now You See Them, Uncle Mountain, Modo, Underhill Rose and many more.
Sanctum Sully rocks the bus
The bluegrass boys of Sanctum Sully took Rich Orris on a wild ride to Pisgah Brewing.
Conscious Party Web Extra: The Freedom Ball and fundraiser for death row exoneree Edward Chapman
The third annual Freedom Ball and fundraiser for N.C. death row exoneree Edward Chapman features an impressive lineup of local performers including David LaMotte (songwriter and acoustic guitarist), Skinny Legs & All (a soul, blues and funk ensemble fronted by talented teens, pictured), The Krektones (surf rock) and Kinjah (reggae).
Town Mountain live at the Grey Eagle
Jesse Hamm caught the Asheville-based bluegrass mavericks at their CD-release show last week.
Naked Gods crush Harvest Records
My Side of the Mountain, Vol. 5: Uncle Mountain
We’re taking to the streets, forests, shops and roofs of Asheville to highlight the best and brightest in local music. And the best part? There’s no cover and you don’t have to leave the house!
Lithe and fluttering, impassioned and furious
The Asheville Chamber Music Series concludes its season on Friday, March 25 with the Miro String Quartet from Austin. The program includes “Quartett-satz” by Franz Schubert; String Quartet No.1, Op. 51 in C minor, by Johannes Brahms; and, departing the Romantic period with a piece from 1991, Phillp Glass’ String Quartet No. 5.
This weekend on a shoestring
The end of March brings a wave of top-notch music for bargain prices, so we’ve decided to devote this entire edition to the audible. But be sure to check out the Community Calendar for a comprehensive look at weekend goings-on.
Walter Parks and James Nave at the White Horse this Saturday
In a possibly odd, potentially brilliant pairing, blues guitarist Walter Parks and poet James Nave share a bill. They’re perform separately and together.
Lucinda Williams at the Orange Peel
Singer/songwriter (and literary-Americana progenitor) Lucinda Williams returned to the Orange Peel last night.
SoundTrack web extra: Leaving Ohio
Semi-local band Treadmill Trackstar made a fine comeback (they got their start in the ‘90s) last year with i belong to me. The band returns this year with Leaving Ohio, a darkly-gorgeous Americana-tinged collection.
This weekend on a shoestring
This weekend starts with a bang: a green, beer soaked bang. But it doesn’t end there. We’ve got art openings, music, spoken word, outdoors and even some events for the kids. And as usual, they’re as easy on the wallet as they are entertaining. While you’re here, check out Clubland for a complete schedule of weekend music.
Secret B-Sides listening party
Get a preview of Flowers & Chocolate (coming out in April) this Friday at the French Broad Chocolate Lounge.
All aboard the (St.) Paddy wagon
Looking for someplace to celebrate the luck o’ the Irish? Here’s our St. Patrick’s Day roundup.
SoundTrack web extra: Vertigo Jazz Project
Vertigo Jazz Project pushes the limits of jazz to the breaking point, creating a synthesis of stylized music while still staying within the limits of the most adapted music to come out of the 20th century.
Even more to do this weekend
Check out Clubland, Weekend on a Shoestring and Smart Bets, but don’t miss these options, either. Bands and book signings (including an event with African Shaman and author Malidoma Some, seen here).