With just over a week in Asheville under his belt, ex-Bay City, Michigan, folk musician Liam McKay already seems to be fitting into the local busking scene quite comfortably. Here, he performs an original tune in front of Malaprop’s Bookstore and Cafe.
In this week’s Elitist Bastards Go To The Movies podcast, Mountain Xpress film critics Ken Hanke and Justin Souther review: Hall Pass, Casino Jack, Rabbit Hole and Drive Angry 3D. The Bastards also discuss The Old Dark House (1932), this week’s Thursday Horror Picture Show, and Casino Royale (1966), next week’s Asheville Film Society screening. The duo also consider the potential merits of upcoming releases The Adjustment Bureau, Beastly, Rango and Take Me Home Tonight.
Uncle Mountain’s Ryan Furstenberg performs “Sea of Green” in front of the iron sculpture on a very windy day in downtown Asheville.
Asheville-based busker Danny Tetrault performs his original tune “Let Your Hair Down” in front of the iron sculpture.
In this week’s Local Matters podcast, Xpress news editor Margaret Williams talks to reporter Jake Frankel about the hotly contested Buncombe County Register of Deeds appointment, and environmental reporter Susan Andrew talks about the latest report on heath problems near the contaminated CTS site.
Uncle Mountain’s Ryan Furstenberg performs “Peace of Mind” in front of the iron sculpture on a very windy day in downtown Asheville. Uncle Mountain perform tonight Megan Jean and the KFB at Bobo Gallery.
In this week’s Elitist Bastards Go To The Movies podcast, Mountain Xpress film critics Ken Hanke and Justin Souther review: Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son, Unknown and I Am Number Four. The Bastards also discuss Brian De Palma’s iconic horror film Carrie (this week’s Thursday Horror Picture Show) and the Josef von Sternberg classic Shanghai Express (next week’s Asheville Film Society screening). And just to whet your appetite for next week’s episode, they even talk a little about forthcoming flicks Drive Angry 3D and Hall Pass.
Black Mountain-based harpist Andrew Jones performs his original composition “Circus Waltz” in front of the former Flying Frog, on the corner of Battery Park and Haywood Street in downtown Asheville, NC.
The Budos Band from Staten Island returns to the Grey Eagle on Wednesday, Feb. 23. Here, baritone saxophonist Jared Tankel talks to Xpress about the band’s influences, how they got on DapTone Records and why they don’t do collaborations with indie bands.
Traveling busker Lauren performs her original tune “Song to bring you home” in front of the Woolworth Walk in downtown Asheville.
In this week’s Local Matters podcast, Xpress news editor Margaret Williams talks to reporter David Forbes about his interview with Rep. Heath Shuler (D-NC 11), and with reporter Jake Frankel and news intern Forrest McDonald about the recent controversial Buncombe County Commission meeting.
In this week’s Elitist Bastards Go To The Movies podcast, Mountain Xpress film critics Ken Hanke and Justin Souther review: The Eagle, Justin Bieber: Never Say Never, Just Go with It, Company Men, Barney’s Version, Gnomeo & Juliet and The Illusionist. They also chat about The Mummy’s Hand (1940) and The Mummy’s Tomb (1942)—this week’s Thursday Horror Picture Show—and The Hours (2002)—this week’s Asheville Film Society screening. And to top off the tank, they guess about the quality of Unknown, I Am Number Four and Big Mommas: Like Father Like Son.
Asheville-based busker Samuel W. performs his version of Gurunam Singh’s song “Eyes of the Angels” on a windy winter day in downtown Asheville.
Local busker Mariza performs her original song “Dignity” on an extremely windy and cold day in downtown Asheville.
Asheville-based singer/songwriter Mariza performs her original tune “Little Blue Bird” on the corner of Battery Park and Wall Street on a very cold, windy day.
In this week’s Local Matters podcast, reporter Jake Frankel talks to David Forbes about the upcoming cover story on the City’s budget problems, and freelance reporter Christopher George gives a run-down of the most recent City Council meeting.
In this week’s Elitist Bastards Go To The Movies podcast, Mountain Xpress film critics Ken Hanke and Justin Souther talk about current releases The Roommate and Sanctum, as well as giving a preview of The Oscar Nominated Short Films 2011. They also discuss the early Robert Rodriguez schlock-horror flick From Dusk Till Dawn (this week’s Thursday Horror Picture Show) and the classic Charlie Chaplin film City Lights (next week’s Asheville Film Society screening). And just to keep themselves limber, they also chat about upcoming releases The Illusionist, The Eagle, Just Go with It and Gnomeo & Juliet before working themselves into an infuriated froth over the mere existence of Justin Bieber: Never Say Never.
Asheville-based busker Brett performs his version of the traditional tune “Na Wesyleu, Pry Wekzeri” in front of the iron sculpture on the corner of Wall Street and Battery Park.
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.
Asheviile-based busking violinist Matthew Heckler performs an improv ending in his version of the traditional tune “The Hot Bulgar” in front of the Woolworth Walk in downtown Asheville.
In this week’s Local Matters podcast, news editor Margaret Williams talks with reporter David Forbes about the City of Asheville’s budget cuts, and with reporter Jake Frankel about Buncombe County’s budget issues and the increasing drama over the appointment of a replacement for long-time Register of Deeds Otto W. Debruhl.
