The blues/soul/singer/songwriter grew up in California on country rock and funk bands (Fishbone!), but it was a move to New Orleans in the 1990s that jump-started his career. Here, he talks to Xpress about his sound, his independent label and his Saturday, Oct. 9 show at MoDaddy’s.
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Mark your calendar: Halloween events
On this, the eve of the month of Halloween, we offer up a few not-to-missed events.
Oslo to Asheville: Serena-Maneesh comes to The Grey Eagle
Norwegian alt-rockers Serena-Maneesh share a bill with Colorado-based Wovenhand on Sunday, Oct. 10.
This Saturday at MoDaddy’s
Asheville’s Grammer School (recent winners of RiverFest’s Battle of the Bands, and selected for the next Lingua Musica at White Horse) share a bill with Waycross Georgia rockers The Woodgrains.
The Punch Brothers featuring Chris Thile play Pisgah Brewing on Thursday
Former Nickel Creek mandolin virtuoso Chris Thile makes an appearance in Black Mountain with his current band, all-star contemporary roots quintet Punch Brothers.
Club 828 and The Hookah Bar face an uncertain future
Updated info for rescheduled shows. Rumors of closures (and a note on the door) leave music fans — and scheduled performers — wondering what’s next for two downtown Asheville venues.
Chris Barron returns to Asheville
The Spin Doctors’ front man performs his solo work at Club 828 this Saturday.
Asheville’s Moogfest lineup and ticket info announced
This morning the entire lineup (with a promise of further announcements to come) was released for the Halloween weekend three-day, three-venue extravaganza.
Podcast interview with France’s General Bye Bye
Paris-based indie-pop band General Bye Bye embarks on its first U.S. tour (they’ll play Club 828 on Friday, August 20).
For those about to rock
So you didn’t get tickets to The Black Keys. They swing through Asheville fairly often, and this fall brings a surprising number of rock shows sure to leave your eardrums begging for mercy. Here’s a sampling, from indie and punk to Southern rock and experimental.
This weekend on a shoestring
This weekend brings art openings, CD releases and reading events. Lots to do, tiny little cover charge.
Pavane and Galliard at the Hookah Bar this weekend
The local indie-pop quartet plays a Friday, July 30 show.
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.
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.
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.)
Sunday Classics presents Opal String Quartet
Young professional classical group Opal String Quartet plays the White Horse Black Mountain’s Sunday Classics program on June 27.
The Broomstars share a bill with Ween’s Claude Coleman Jr.
Ween fans (and Broomstars fans!) should head to MoDaddy’s Saturday night.
This weekend on a shoestring
This weekend’s top 10 includes Asheville’s Broomstars (pictured) playing at MoDaddy’s with Ween drummer Claude Coleman Jr. and his band Amandla. That’s Saturday, but Thursday and Friday bring more music, art and author events (including a muralist just published by Punk Planet).
Soft Opening opens for Dead Meadow at Stella Blue this Friday
L.A.-based metal band Dead Meadow makes an Asheville appearance in support of Three Kings DVD and soundtrack set, along with remixes releases.
This weekend on a shoestring
This week, Weekend on a Shoestring tries something new: a Top 10 of budget-friendly activities. Same idea — art, music, book and festival happenings around WNC with an entry fee of $5 or less … whittled down to 10 not-to-be-missed events.
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.