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Sierra Nevada unveils new outdoor spaces, amphitheater
The brewery is rolling out a four-pack of outdoor spaces for visitors to the Mills River Taproom: the Back Porch, Beer Garden, Estate Garden and perhaps most impressively, a 600-person amphitheater.
The Heavy Pets play Asheville’s The One Stop, Nov. 12
Just as the temps dip into frosty territory, these Florida boys bring funky, dancey jam-rock sure to warm up the stage.
July 16 in Asheville: So much to do, so little time
You know how there are some days in Asheville where everything seems to happen at once, and even if you gave it your very best college try, you couldn’t possibly cram it all in to one 24-hour period of time? Well Saturday, July 16 is one of those days. Here, to make your time management next to impossible, are five events worth shoe-horning into your schedule (including The Black Rabbits, seen here, who’ll play Westville Pub).
Psychedelic Furs on stage at The Orange Peel
On Friday, July 8, the Psychedelic Furs performed the whole of 1981’s Talk Talk Talk along with a set-worth of career hits in a show that felt nostalgic but not dated. Photos by Shaun Hollingsworth.
SoundTrack web extra: Deep River show review
From retro cool to modern pop, Deep River plays classic country.
Live show review: Ben Sollee at The Orange Peel
Last Thursday Ben Sollee performed a stellar and unforgettable show at the Orange Peel. He’s currently touring in support of his new album Inclusions with his trio. Guests at the show included local musicians Casey Driessen and Jonathan Scales. Photos by Cameron Yeager.
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.
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.
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.
His name is John Michael. And he’ll be playing the Grey Eagle.
New Orleans-based horn-and-rhythm-driven outfit MyNameIsJohnMichael makes an Asheville stop on May 25.
After the Rapture: Parties and tips for May 21
A round-up of local Rapture after-parties and a list of Rapture-survival tips from poet Barbie Angell.
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.
All aboard the (St.) Paddy wagon
Looking for someplace to celebrate the luck o’ the Irish? Here’s our St. Patrick’s Day roundup.
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).
Los Amigos Invisibles play the Orange Peel tonight
And the band’s guitarist, DJ Afro, has a special Asheville-inspired track (listen here).
Even more to do this weekend
Now that you’ve had a moment to peruse Smart Bets and This Weekend on a Shoestring and Clubland and this week’s features, you’re probably ready to plan your weekend. But wait! There’s more! And if you order in the next three minutes we’ll throw in this set of Ginsu knives! (Not really.) But you can check out Heather Luttrell (pictured) plus an art opening, a play and more.
“I feel pretty damn lucky”: Podcast with Josh Ritter
Singer/songwriter Josh Ritter, who returns to the Orange Peel on Tuesday, Feb. 15, talks to Xpress about doing what makes him happy, writing a novel, his thoughts on love songs and what it’s like to be on stage.
David Lowery plays a free show in Asheville
The Camper Van Beethoven and Cracker front man puts out a solo album and plays a solo acoustic date at Harvest Records next week.
Lissie talks Asheville (and L.A., and recording with Jacquire King, and writing less about guys)
Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter/rocker Lissie (who plays the Orange Peel on Feb. 2) dishes about her Asheville connections: Truth & Salvage Company’s Scott, Walker and Smitty; Bill Reynolds of Band of Horses and Echo Mountain Recording Studio.
Abigail Washburn finally makes it to the Grey Eagle
It was touch-and-go there for clawhammer banjo player/world music songwriter Abigail Washburn. She had to postpone one show date. But her Feb. 5 performance at Grey Eagle is good to go.
