The band — which includes local musicians Zack Page (Kristofferson’s former bass teacher) and guitarist Aaron “Woody” Wood — recently played its first high-profile gig at this year’s MerleFest.
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The band — which includes local musicians Zack Page (Kristofferson’s former bass teacher) and guitarist Aaron “Woody” Wood — recently played its first high-profile gig at this year’s MerleFest.
The LA psych-soul quartet plays Salvage Station on May 9.
Big Boi, Goodie Mob and other Atlanta hip-hop greats play Salvage Station on April 27.
Two celebrated local artists (one who’s bidding farewell to Asheville, the other a globetrotting artist who’s only occasionally home) and two psychedelic bands (one a relic from the ’70s, the other a new and soul-infused exponent of the style) are spotlighted in this roundup.
“We were activists before we were musicians,” says Chloe Smith. “So there’s always been a natural instinct for us to be aware of what’s going on in our surroundings and take part in movements and missions to make the world a better place.”
The Asheville rockers debut new tunes and team with Andrew Scotchie & the River Rats for a Fleetwood Mac tribute on April 12 at Salvage Station.
You can enjoy an all-(local)-star tribute to a country legend, an excellent local singer-songwriter, a touring female-led indie band and a fiery British songwriter whose best work ranks up there with Springsteen and Dylan.
On Sunday, Feb. 24, Agya Boakye-Boaten, director of Africana Studies at UNC Asheville, will host his inaugural West African-themed dinner, Mukase, at West End Bakery and Café. Also: Cajun Cook-off returns, tickets for Asheville Bread Festival workshops go on sale and plenty more in this week’s Small Bites.
The acclaimed live act heads to Salvage Station on Jan. 26.
This installment marks the five-year anniversary of the column.
A wealth of Christmas films will be shown this week at area breweries, libraries, movie theaters and event spaces.
Zed AVL organizes a meet-up and discussion for the Meow Wolf documentary, Beer City Blazers launches launches Moto Movie Night and more.
A power pop legend, a rocking modern-day troubadour, clever re-inventors of pop and a collective of local rockers who don’t dig the Dead are just some of the local music offerings in the next 30 days.
The acclaimed bassist brings her purple Mohawk to Salvage Station on Aug. 12.
Two local acts (one electronica, one progressive/fusion), one regional artist and a nationally touring act whose front man is more associated with the big screen than music: Those are just some of what’s on offer locally in the next 30 days.
Sand Hill Kitchen nabbed its first grand prize from the panel of judges, while the Rankin Vault regained people’s choice honors after losing the crown in 2017.
The eclectic pop rockers play Salvage Station on July 27.
The benefit concert for the Puerto Rico Teachers Federation takes place July 7 at Salvage Station.
The musical renaissance man discusses the perks of living in Atlanta, working with Pharrell and Kendrick Lamar and his 30-year friendship with Big Boi.
The Asheville rockers play a benefit show for Everytown for Gun Safety on May 27 at Salvage Station.
The pedal steel guitarist brings his band to the Salvage Station on May 12.