this week marks the first art walk of the 2014 season. Among other gallery openings, Woolworth Walk holds a reception for Keeler + Nelson, featuring the works of glass artist Kyle Keeler and painter John Nelson (whose art is pictured here).
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Smart Bet web extra: Claude Coleman Jr. and Mountain Pass
The drummer from Ween sits in with a newly-minted local group including Andre Cholmondeley (Project Object, Wham Bam Bowie Band) Brett Spivey (Wham Bam Bowie Band) Dave Gilbert (Amandla) and Josh Rosenstein (Delicious). The show takes place tomorrow (Thursday, Feb. 27.) at Emerald Lounge. Photo from Claude Coleman Jr.‘s Facebook page.
Smart Bet web extra: Turquoise Jeep
Part rap, part satire, part raunch and part pure joy the band (which describes itself as “Existing Musical Beings”) is already a YouTube sensation. They perform at The Grey Eagle, on Saturday, Feb. 8.
Smart bet web extra: Fred Eaglesmith
Self-described road dog Fred Eaglesmith is on a never-ending tour in his bio-fueled bus. His next stop? The Grey Eagle.
Smart Bets web extra: The Mobros
The drum-and-guitar/brother duo from Camden, S.C. return to The LAB on Friday, Dec. 20 for a show with The Go Devils.
Smart Bets web extra: “Wintry Mix” album release party
David Wilcox, Polecat Creek, Matthew Richmond, Annie Lalley and Joe Ebel, Billy Jonas, Danny Ellis and others perform at LAB on Monday, Nov. 18. The show launches a seasonal compilation CD. Proceeds benefit MANNA FoodBank.
Smart bet web extra: Skunk Ruckus
The local “hillbilly gutrock” band releases its debut full-length, “Raised on a Stick,” at The Altamont Brewery on Saturday, Oct. 5.
“There’s no shortage of ideas, just a shortage of time”
Richmond, Va.‘s Carbon Leaf returns to Asheville to play Shamboozle Fest. The Celtic festival, held at Highland Brewery and curated by Calif.-based band Gaelic Storm, takes place on Saturday, Sept. 21. But, as Carbon Leaf front man Barry Privett explains, tin whistles and Irish influences are only part of his band’s sound. They’ll release a distinctly Americana/folk album on Oct. 1.
Smart Bets web extra: Fruition
The Portland, Ore.-based roots quintet opens for Greensky Bluegrass on Thursday, Sept. 26 at The Grey Eagle.
Going West
Local singer-songwriter Angi West returns to the stage (with her band) after a longish hiatus. She plays Emerald Lounge on Saturday, Aug. 31 with Ryan Sheffield & the Highhills and Company. Photo by Sandlin Gaither.
Smart Bets web extra: The Whappers and The Greasy Beans
The two local bands (one rocks, one picks) make a triumphant return. They’ll play The Grey Eagle on Tuesday, Aug. 20. All ages show. 9 p.m., $8 at the door.
Smart Bet web extra: Passerine
The Florida-based folk/Americana quintet will play Isis (in support of new album, “Nest of String”) on Friday, Aug. 2.
Smart Bets web extra: Hudson K
The Knoxville-based synth-rockers play Two For Tuesdays at One Stop on July 2.
Smart Bets web extra: The Luxury Spirit
The local indie-rock band plays The Lab on Thursday, June 27 with The Beast of Riverdale.
Smart Bet web extra: Waking September
The local quartet plays Emerald Lounge as part of a June 1 hard rock showcase.
Smart Bets web extra: Luxury Spirit with Worldline and Comet West
The local indie-rock lineup plays the back room at the Lab on Friday, April 5.
Smart bets web extra: Bloodkin
The Athens, Ga.-based rockers play Asheville Music Hall on Saturday, March 30 at 10 p.m. $10 in advance or $12 day of show. Xpress will give away a pair of tickets through Facebook. Photo by Ian Rawn.
Smart bets web extra: Deep Fried 5, Supatight and Marina Orchestra
It’s a night of funk, soul and tropical dance at One Stop on Thursday, March 7. Xpress will give away a pair of tickets to the show.
Smart Bets: Graveyard
The Swedish hard rock quartet plays The Orange Peel on Tuesday, Jan. 29, with The Shrine. 8 p.m., $14 in advance or $16 day of show.
Smart bets web extra: Kirtan leader Jai Uttal returns to Asheville
The Grammy-nominated performer presents a concert and workshop this weekend.
Stay sweet
Canadian electro-pop duo Purity Ring plays The Orange Peel on Saturday, Jan. 26 with Young Magic. 9 p.m. $12 in advance or $15 day or show. Image by Sebastian Mlynarski.