A peppy video from the peppy Now You See Them’s recent Grey Eagle show. Taken by Jesse Hamm for Xpress. Happy holidays!
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Where to go on Christmas Day
So, you finished upwrapping all your presents/burning that lump of coal. And you’re not into sitting in a darkened movie theater with everyone else in town plus their cold germs. So, what to do?
My Side of the Mountain, Vol. 4: Floating Action
We’re braving basements, rooftops, forests and alleys to bring you this new video series where local musicians step out of their element for a preview of upcoming performances.
Tickets on sale today at noon for Lauryn Hill
The Grammy-winning singer/songwriter/rapper/producer actress plays the Orange Peel on Sunday, Jan. 9, 8 p.m.
Winging it with style: An interview with Peter Himmelman
The WNC Jewish Federation presents two fundraising events this weekend: A discussion with author Scott Bernard titled “Jews, Blues and Rock ‘n’ Roll,” on Saturday, and a concert at the Orange Peel featuring rock musician Peter Himmelman and Asheville’s own Skinny Legs And All on Sunday. Check out an Xpress interview with Himmelman, who talks about his creative process, the challenges and inspiration of keeping the traditions of his faith and his “I’m just going to wing it” performance style.
Bright Eyes returns to Asheville
Singer/songwriter Conor Oberst will release a new album on February 15 and play Thomas Wolfe Auditorium next March.
More Christmas Jam videos
Jesse Hamm got front and center for Warren Haynes Christmas Jam on Saturday, Dec. 12. Check out the brand-new Warren Haynes Band, the Steve Miller Band and Gregg Allman.
Everything you may or may not have wanted to know about Xmas Jam
Our correspondent Jon Reid takes a minute-by-minute approach, and Jesse Hamm’s got the videos.
Weekend wonderland
Trunks shows (unique gifts!), art openings (The Newsworthy Drawing Club!), the Symphony (Holiday pops!), and the return of a two-guitar holiday concert tradition.
Enemy Lovers’ “We Can Make It” is released tonight
Leaking their own new album, one track at a time, Asheville rockers The Enemy Lovers are back with a new song to drop. “We Can Make It” gets released tonight (Wednesday, Dec. 8) at 8 p.m.
My Side of the Mountain, Vol. 3: Foul Mouth Jerk
We’re braving basements, rooftops, forests and alleys to bring you this new video series where local musicians step out of their element for a preview of upcoming performances.
SoundTrack web extra: Beautiful Charmer
From ethereal waltzes to anthemic stomps, Nikki Talley’s third album, Beautiful Charmer, aptly covers the spectrum of country sounds. Add polished production, some of the areas best backing musicians and stellar writing, and you’ve got eight well-rounded tracks.
File under Asheville. And Awesome.
Skew Records and a group of local electronic musicians release Asheville Beat Tape Volume 1. You can download it for free.
Minus the Bear’s eclectic, electric momentum
As cold rain fell and dreary skies darkened over downtown, Minus the Bear appeared in top form at the Orange Peel, rocking the house with a combination of prog-rock synth, dueling guitars and electric drum loops that would have been a welcome addition to last month’s Moogfest.
She’s still unusual
Pop maven Cyndi Lauper played a sold-out show at the Orange Peel on Sunday, Nov. 28. Rich Orris was there. 
Acoustic Syndicate at the Orange Peel
The high-energy, bluegrass- and folk-tinged Americana band took the stage on Saturday, Nov. 27. Jesse Hamm filmed some of the action.
Minus the Bear bring rock and dance to the Orange Peel
Sound Track web extra: Donavon Frankenreiter show review
The surfer/singer/songwriter came to The Orange Peel last night on tour for his new album, Glow.
A little more than one day to go for the Honeycutters
The terrifically talented Americana act needs your help to make its sophomore album (and save the world, they promise). The band has almost reached its goal on kickstarter.
Sound Track web extra: Asheville Symphony Orchestra review
Last Saturday, the Symphony performed a dynamic concert including collaborations with NC Stage and the Asheville Symphony Chorus.
stephaniesid at the Grey Eagle
Stephaniesid dramatic power-pop ensemble took over on Saturday night at the Grey Eagle in Asheville, NC. Video by Jesse Hamm.