A subdued crowd of teenage hipsters and tattooed 20-somethings turned out to the Orange Peel in force last Thursday for the indie downer-pop of Scotland’s Camera Obscura, who apologized early in the set for being a bit draggy.
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Static Age Records celebrates five years
Static Age Records is more than just a collection of underground punk, metal and other noisy CDs and vinyl. It’s a monolith of Asheville’s experimental rock scene. On Tuesday night, come toast to Static Age at Broadway’s. The Spits, Nobunny and A Burning Bus (with the legendary Don Howland ) share the bill.
SoundTrack Web Extra: Chad Mackey
If the World is Listening… by local singer/songwriter Chad Mackey is a buoyant, summery take on indie-pop.
Bele Chere sneak peek
Xpress has been doing a little detective work and here is a list of bands who have already announced that they’ll be playing this summer’s Bele Chere festival.
SoundTrack Web Extra: Jeff Markham & The Last Call
This band’s newly released album, Before I Go aptly represents all the energy and charisma of the live show.
This weekend on a shoestring
Art openings, outdoor music, book events, authors, music for dining, music for drinking, a CD release and the Summer Music in Flat Rock kick off. And more. All free or budget-priced.
The Archrivals perform at a benefit for Just Economics
The Friday, June 4 show at The Rocket Club also features other Chuck Lichenberger and Stephanie Morgan projects, wigs, capes, personas and musical expressions.
Scenes from the Moogus Operandi pre-party
Last night, May 26, Erik Norlander and a group of local musicians including Woody Wood, Ellie LaBar, Adama Dembele, Shen Hunt, Oso Rey and Debrissa McKinney jammed-out at the Moogus Operandi pre-party at Echo Mountain Studios. The main event goes down tonight at the Orange Peel starting at 7 p.m. See last week’s feature “Feeling the Moog Spirit” for more info.
This weekend on a shoestring
Before and after all the free music going down at the Mountain Sports Festival, check out some of these other free and cheap events, from art openings to country rock.
Can they have your attention please? A review of One eskimO’s opening slot at the Orange Peel
British indie-pop quartet One eskimO opened for Michael Franti & Spearhead’s sold-out show on Monday, May 24. **Updated with MP3.**
stephaniesid at Downtown After 5
Local dramatic pop outfit stephaniesid opened the free monthly outdoor concert series, and we sent videographer Jesse Hamm.
Must-see: Visqueen at the Rocket Club
Rachel Flotard, frequent back-up singer for Neko Case, delivers her own version of hard-working power-pop to the Rocket Club on Wednesday, May 26.
SoundTrack Web Extra: Archer vs. Gunman
New to Asheville, Archer vs. Gunman brings with them The Last Days of Winter, a rocking album that reveals, upon closer inspection, beautifully-written lyrics.
Stephaniesid kicks off Downtown After Five for the 2010 season
Videos: You Dirty Rats at LAB
This newly formed rock band with Rudy Columbo, Stacy Moore, Jeff Baucom and Will Chatham performs its debut show at Lexington Avenue Brewery.
Video: Blind Boy Chocolate & the Milk Sheiks
The street performance band, featuring a bowed saw, trumpet, washtub bass and more, performs “St. James Infirmary.”
Truth & Salvage Co. Q&A
Eight months since their last Asheville stop, three of Truth & Salvage Co.‘s members (and former Asheville residents) talk about what’s new for T&S Co., what’s next, why they’re celebrating their CD release in Asheville and how they got to film a video for GAP’s 1969 jeans.
This weekend on a shoestring
More budget-friendly events coming your way including the first Downtown After Five of the 2010 season, and the return of the Montford Arts Festival. Both are free!
For the Love of Music
The full-length documentary, For the Love of Music, produced and directed by local filmmaker Mark Fields, tells the story of Asheville’s own Blue Ridge Orchestra, a 60-plus member orchestra made up of volunteers dedicated to making music. Don’t miss the film’s debut screening this Thursday, May 20, at the Fine Arts Theatre.
Best Dressed Buskers
Asheville Streetstyle and Fret Knot Radio Hour team up for a unique photo and music contest.
Eluvium + Julianna Barwick
The two solo performers take the stage at Flood Gallery Fine Art Center this Saturday.