Touring in support of his new album, Big Station, the Texas-based singer-songwriter/Americana innovator serenaded Asheville with songs that ranged from country-punk to ‘60s rock.
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Mystical mind-bending guitar licks and shamanic good vibes
New Orleans (by way of Florida) guitarist/composer/actor/singer Marcel Anton finds a new home (and several stages) in Asheville.
Sound Track web extra: “Make Believers”
While it’s no surprise that the third album by kid-hop artist Secret Agent 23 Skidoo is eleven tracks of awesome, the sheer number of genres and local artists represented is a marvel.
Jack White at the Orange Peel
The musician/producer/actor seemingly abandoned his quest for the world record of most metaphors used during a concert, in favor of searing, scorching, brilliantly-performed rock. Good choice. Photos by Sandlin Gaither.
Sound Track web extra: Deep Chatham
In case you haven’t heard the local trio’s latest album, “Words from the Well,” here’s a review and a couple of videos. They’re currently on tour in the northeast and in California, but hopefully they’ll have another Asheville show booked before too long. Photo by Amanda Cabanillas.
Sound Track web extra: Leigh Glass & the Hazards
The band’s new album, “Something In The Water,” is Americana/country-rock at its best. Seamless musicianship, relatable storytelling and at least one instant classic. Leigh Glass & the Hazards play the French Broad Brewery on Friday.
Anti-disco extravaganza: of Montreal at the Orange Peel
The Athens-based band put on a lavish, over-the-top production. Kishi Bashi and Loney Dear opened.
Sound Track web extra: Sonmi’s new material and forthcoming album
The local electronic band debuted new songs at a recent Orange Peel show.
Sound Track web extra: Ryan Barrington Cox
The local singer-songwriter-musician breaks away from his band (If You Wannas) with this recently-released solo effort.
Review of Tartuffe at UNCA
Onstage now at UNCA’s Carol Belk Theater, the all-student production of Tartuffe, or The Imposter, packs in everything a good play must: sex, betrayal, religion, humility, delusion, and demise.
Sound Track web extra: The Decent Lovers
The local alt-pop band is set to release EP “Quit Trying” next month. Here’s a preview.
Smart bets web extra: Two People Playing Music
2PPM releases new EP, “For People.” All the people mentions aside, the experimental instrumental collection takes its cues from nature, mechanics and travel.
Show review: The Dirty Names
The Annapolis, Md. rock quartet left it all on the stage.
Sound Track web extra: Langhorne Slim at the Grey Eagle (show review)
No one seemed more surprised than Langhorne Slim himself that his Jan. 21 show sold out. Hopefully that’s enough incentive for the thrash-folk musician to come back to Asheville soon.
Erick Baker at the Altamont
A review of the Knoxville-based singer/songwriter’s crowd pleasing set from Friday night. Photo by Molly Kummerle.
Sound Track web extra: Review of “When Love Comes Around” by Calico Moon
Mark and Aimee Bumgarner, aka Calico Moon, recently released a polished and tender collection of songs that’s climbing the Roots Music Report’s Roots Country top 50 chart.
Review: Alabama Shakes at the Orange Peel
The Athens, Ala.-based retro soul band performed to a near-capacity crowd at The Orange Peel. Photos by Rich Orris.
Sound Track web extra: Sunshine & The Bad Things
Xpress reviews the self-titled EP by the local band. Catch the live show at The LAB on Friday, Dec. 16.
Full speed ahead: a review of Dashing Through the Snow
This year’s holiday offering (by playwright trio Jones Hope Wooten) opens on the lobby of the Snowflake Inn in Tinsel, Texas where it’s Christmas 365 days a year. (The premise is that year-round Christmas is a good thing, FYI.) The show runs at ACT through Sunday, Dec. 4.
Review: Brief Encounters at the Magnetic Field
Brief Encounters was a bit like riding shotgun with a friend who has just learned to drive a manual transmission — jerky, slightly uncomfortable, but very fun.
RonD rocks The Get Down
Self-deprecation rarely wins fans in the music world. Sure, there are masters of mortifying moments, whether through well-timed intention (Todd Snider) or glorified self destruction (Shane MacGowan). But rockers tend toward songs of ego-laden mischief, whether it’s Motley Crue crooning about jumpstarted hearts or Jack White wanting a ball and a biscuit.
