This weekend brings art openings, CD releases and reading events. Lots to do, tiny little cover charge.
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Pavane and Galliard at the Hookah Bar this weekend
The local indie-pop quartet plays a Friday, July 30 show.
The Enemy Lovers at the LAB
Last night indie-rockers The Enemy Lovers played a private party in the back room of the LAB, hosted by Music Allies.
SoundTrack Web Extra: dep
Asheville-based recording artist Danny Peck (a.k.a. dep) releases his fourth album, Start Loving the Robots, a collection of electronica soundscapes and esoteric explorations.
Dirtfoot cancels Bele Chere show, Swayback Sisters perform instead
An emergency appendectomy forced the cancellation. Local trio The Swayback Sisters will play the Saturday slot.
Three (more) events this week
You though you were going to pace yourself for Bele Chere, but there are plenty of interesting music events between now and Friday (like r&b artist JaQuise, pictured here). Consider it a warmup.
Josh Phillips and Soulgrass Rebellion at DTA5
A slight drizzle didn’t deter the crowds at Friday’s Downtown After 5.
Review and video of Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeroes
Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros rekindled the free-spirited essence of the ‘60s at The Orange Peel with nostalgic anthems of independence and sticks of incense. With two awesome videos!
SoundTrack: tHE POLES
It’s a weekend of EPs: Rockers tHE POLES release a four-song, self-titled EP. If you missed their Friday night show at the LAB, get a taste here.
SoundTrack: The Blue Dragons
Folk rockers The Blue Dragons release a four track (psst! there’s a bonus hidden track!) EP.
Upcoming: Inlets, DM Stith and Silje Nes
Sebastian Krueger is buds with Sufjan Stevens-ite Shara Worden (My Brightest Diamond), Beirut frontman Zach Condon and Grizzly Bear’s Dan Rossen, to name a few. His band Inlets, plays Club 828 on Sunday.
Three more not-to-be-missed shows for this weekend
Yes, Friday and Saturday, July 16 and 17, are packed. But here are three shows that just might make you want to clear your schedule.
This weekend on a shoestring
This week’s Shoestring top-10 includes funk, rock, metal and folk with dance, crafts, film and one very glamorous afterparty thrown in for good measure.
Holy Moogerfoogers Batman! Moogfest lineup announced
Massive Attack, MGMT and Thievery Corporation confirmed for the October 29-31 music festival.
SoundTrack Web Extra: The Jellyrox
From Black Mountain: A surprisingly sweet electro-pop confection.
More Band of Horses / Asheville connections
Asheville musicians Tyler Ramsey and Bill Reynolds are in the bigtime indie band. Now another Ashevillean is opening for them.
Yarn performs at MoDaddy’s
Asheville-based photographer Julie Cochrane took the following images of Brooklyn’s Americana group Yarn at a recent MoDaddy’s show.
tHE POLES: Smart bet, you bet
Asheville rockers return to their original trio formation and play the LAB on Friday, July 16.
This weekend on a shoestring
Things to do this weekend: Stay hydrated, stay in the shade, stay coated in sunscreen, stay cool. Oh, and take in some good, budget-friendly entertainment. Got you covered there. (Know of other shows or events that cost $5 or less? Add them below.)
SoundTrack Web Extra: John Brannen
Country rocker John Brannen’s Bravado is immaculately-produced, sometimes-predictable and full of swagger.
Pixies announce Asheville date
Knew it was coming; now it’s official. We’re excited.