In advance of his Friday set at Moogfest, electronic musician/producer/DJ Moby talks about his favorite Moog instruments and why he’s inspired by the man behind those creations.
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Podcast: An interview with The Flaming Lips’ Wayne Coyne
The Flaming Lips have been one of the most predictably unpredictable outfits in music for nearly 30 years. This weekend, frontman Wayne Coyne will serve as ringmaster to a circus of psychedelic madness when the band performs outdoors at the Animoog Playground. Xpress caught up with Coyne to discuss his approach to the creative process, gummy skulls, the band’s new direction and much, much more.
Local Matters: Thoughts on Asheville’s WE DO campaign
Reporter David Forbes talks about the Asheville-based WE DO campaign, which has been in the national press recently for their high-profile actions in support of LGBT marriage rights.
Busk Break: James Butler and Craig Thompson perform “Bully in the Alley”
Wilmington-based busker Craig Thompson (fiddle) and Asheville-based busker James Butler (guitar) perform the traditional shanty “Bully in the Alley” by the Iron sculpture.
Local Matters: Stand Against Racism’s Asheville City Council candidate forum
Reporter David Forbes talks about the recent Asheville City Council candidate forum at the YWCA, sponsored by Stand Against Racism. Hosted by Margaret Williams.
Local Matters: NC House Select Committee on Certificate of Need and Related Hospital Issues
Xpress News Editor Margaret Williams talks about the complex issues surrounding the recent North Carolina House Select Committee on Certificate of Need and Related Hospital Issues meeting at the WNC Agricultural Center.
Local Matters: Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ listening session
In this edition of the Mountain Xpress’ local news podcast, environmental reporter Susan Andrew talks about the recent “listening session” held by the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources to address customer permitting frustrations.
Local Matters: League of Women Voters City Council candidate forum
In this edition of the Mountain Xpress’ local news podcast, reporter David Forbes talks about the performances of the six City Council candidate at the recent League of Women Voters forum.
Elitist Bastards: The Big Bastards
In this week’s Elitist Bastards Go To The Movies podcast, Mountain Xpress film critics Ken Hanke and Justin Souther discuss The Big Year, Footloose, Higher Ground, The Thing, The Way and the “Moroder version” of Fritz Lang’s Metropolis.
Local Matters: Buncombe County Commission tackles ABYSA, CTS
In this edition of the Mountain Xpress’ local news podcast, reporter Jake Frankel talks about the most recent Buncombe County Commission meeting, which saw some contentious public comment and a vote on the lease of several public soccer fields for use by the Asheville Buncombe Youth Soccer Association (ABYSA).
Local Matters: EPA’s $6.5 million bill for CTS
In this edition of the Mountain Xpress’ local news podcast, Green Scene reporter Susan Andrew discusses the most recent developments at the former site of the CTS plant, including Buncombe County’s decision to postpone demolishing the existing structure and the EPA’s $6.5 million bill for cost incurred thus far.
Busk Break: Grace Adele and Keenan Wade perform “When All My Dreams Come True”
Nashville-based musicians Grace Adele and Keenan Wade perform “When All My Dreams Come True” during a busking outing in downtown Asheville.
Local Matters: President Obama’s jobs speech at the Asheville Regional Airport
President Barack Obama swooped in to the Asheville Regional Airport Oct. 17, praising the town and delivering a combative speech to hundreds of supporters gathered on the tarmac to greet him as he kicked off a bus tour of North Carolina and Virginia. This post includes an audio recording of the speech and the latest edition of the Mountain Xpress’ local-news podcast, in which reporter Jake Frankel shares observations from the event.
Photo by Jonathan Welch
Local Matters: Sustainable Shelter at NC Arboretum
In this edition of the Mountain Xpress’ local news podcast, Green Scene reporter Susan Andrew discusses the Sustainable Shelter program at the NC Arboretum.
Busk Break: Chris Lyon and Adam Witkowski perform “Bacon, Baby”
Vermont-based buskers Chris Lyon and Adam Witkowski perform “Bacon, Baby” near Pack Square.
Local Matters: A-B Tech Sales Tax Referendum
In this edition of the Mountain Xpress’ local news podcast, reporter Jake Frankel talks about Buncombe County’s proposed—and controversial—1/4 cent sales tax to benefit A-B Tech.
Local Matters: City Council primary wrap-up
In this edition of the Mountain Xpress’ local news podcast, reporters Jake Frankel and David Forbes examine the results of the primary race for Asheville City Council.
Busk Break: Chris Lyon and Adam Witkowski perform “It Ain’t Mine”
Vermont-based buskers Chris Lyon and Adam Witkowski perform “It Ain’t Mine” near Pack Square.
Elitist Bastards: Silly boy, there aren’t any
In this week’s Elitist Bastards Go To The Movies podcast, Mountain Xpress film critics Ken Hanke and Justin Souther discuss Attack the Block, The Ides of March, Mozart’s Sister and Real Steel.
Local Matters: Asheville City Council and Occupy Asheville, Ponderwell and Montford
In this edition of the Mountain Xpress’ local news podcast, reporter David Forbes discusses the most recent Asheville City Council meeting, which covered the Occupy Asheville protest, a development in the Montford neighborhood and the rejection of bid by Ponderwell for the Community Media Development Initiative.
Busk Break: Drayton, John Mark and Luke cover “Meet the Flintstones”
Buskers Drayton, John Mark and Luke cover “Meet the Flintstones” in front of Malaprop’s Bookstore/Cafe in downtown Asheville.