Rock singer Caleb Johnson earned a huge compliment from Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and a golden ticket to Idol‘s Hollywood Week.
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Rock singer Caleb Johnson earned a huge compliment from Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and a golden ticket to Idol‘s Hollywood Week.
Even with the Abigail Washburn show at the Grey Eagle postponed (she was supposed to play Asheville on Saturday, Jan. 15, but landed a Prairie Home Companion gig instead — can’t begrudge her that!), there’s still too much to do on this particular Saturday. Unless you have super powers you’ll never fit it all in. (Still, it’s worth a try…)
Local swing and dance bands perform on Jan. 20, in the Grove Park Inn’s Grand Ballroom, as part of the 20th Anniversary Big Band & Swing Dance Weekend.
The local band, lead by keyboardist Chuck Lichtenberger, announces a month of free Tuesday shows, and launches a new collection of instrumental jazz.
It’s a new year! Now that you’ve rung it in, here’s what to do with it.
Xpress has an extensive roundup of New Year’s Eve events in the Dec. 29 issue (if you’re in downtown Asheville, you may even be able to find it on newsstands as early as this evening) but here are more options, including early events (French Broad Brewery, French Broad Chocolate Lounge), a two-venue event put on by Asheville FM, an underground music explosion, and a dinner-plus-party at Pack’s Tavern.
The Grammy-winning singer/songwriter/rapper/producer actress plays the Orange Peel on Sunday, Jan. 9, 8 p.m.
Trunks shows (unique gifts!), art openings (The Newsworthy Drawing Club!), the Symphony (Holiday pops!), and the return of a two-guitar holiday concert tradition.
The surfer/singer/songwriter came to The Orange Peel last night on tour for his new album, Glow.
November 20 is one of those days when everything is happening all at once. Lots of good stuff, too, so you’ll probably have to pick and choose. Or ace your time management skills. Offerings include a parade, a rare Stephaniesid (pictured) performance, singer/songwriter E-S Guthrie (formerly of The New Familiars) playing solo and steampunk at the Boiler Room. And more. So much more.
The guy in practically every local band-turned-Band of Horses guitarist/contributor returns to the Grey Eagle tomorrow night to play his own songs.
Asheville’s Wages play a pre-PROM!! show at the LAB this Saturday.
Two performances tonight that are worth checking out (hey, it’s almost the weekend).
The pro-surfer-turned-singer/songwriter plays the Orange Peel on Tuesday, Nov. 23.
A review of the epic (and epically hard to describe) concert, and photos by Rich Orris.
An all-female singer/songwriter showcase features local talent (including Melissa Hyman, seen here) and its own mix CD. Can’t make the show? Watch it live-streamed online.
And we’ve got yet more events. Including one for dogs, one for Day of the Dead, one at the Admiral, one with Sons of Ralph, one with The Archrival, one in Sylva, and one where you can learn about bats.
The local rockers announce a weekly free show beginning Oct. 28.
Xpress has been bringing you Halloween events from around the area. Here’s a list of what’s happening in the clubs over Halloween weekend. Know of other events? Add them in the comments section.
Just today, Moogfest organizers announced additions to the already jam-packed festival lineup — but this time, the newly-added acts include a handful of local electronic bands (like RBTS WIN, seen here).
LA-based blue-eyed soul singer/producer/DJ Mayer Hawthorne performs at The Orange Peel on Monday, Oct. 25.