Smart Bets: Hannah Wicklund & The Steppin Stones

Posted on January 16, 2018January 11, 2018 by Edwin Arnaudin

The Nashville rockers play Pisgah Brewing on Jan. 20.

Smart Bets: Chanel Ali

Posted on January 16, 2018January 16, 2018 by Edwin Arnaudin

The New York City standup comedian plays The Southern on Jan. 20.

Smart Bets: Gerald van de Wiele

Posted on January 15, 2018January 11, 2018 by Edwin Arnaudin

In conjunction with a new exhibition showcasing seven decades of his work, the Black Mountain College alumnus gives a gallery talk Jan. 19 at the BMC Museum + Arts Center.

Smart Bets: Alex Krug Combo

Posted on January 9, 2018December 30, 2017 by Edwin Arnaudin

The Asheville-based ensemble performs its first show of 2018 on Jan. 13 at Salvage Station.

Smart Bets: Too Many Zooz

Posted on January 9, 2018January 4, 2018 by Edwin Arnaudin

The New York City “Brass House” returns to Asheville Music Hall on Jan. 13.

Smart Bets: Bryan E. Robinson

Posted on January 8, 2018December 30, 2017 by Edwin Arnaudin

The author presents his new book on the craft of writing resiliency in conversation with Sara Gruen at Malaprop’s on Jan. 12.

Smart Bets: Charlie’s On Acid

Posted on January 8, 2018December 30, 2017 by Edwin Arnaudin

The North Carolina hard rockers play The Mothlight on Jan. 12.

Smart Bets: Ben Phan and Alexa Rose

Posted on January 2, 2018December 26, 2017 by Edwin Arnaudin

The Asheville-based guitarists/vocalists blend their eclectic takes on folk music Jan. 6 at The Grey Eagle.

Smart Bets: Twelfth Night

Posted on January 2, 2018December 24, 2017 by Edwin Arnaudin

Mardi Gras season kicks off Jan. 6 with a party at Club 11 On Grove.

Smart Bets: Music from the Underground

Posted on January 1, 2018December 27, 2017 by Edwin Arnaudin

AmiciMusic spotlight neglected works for violin and piano by minority composers, Jan. 5-7 at three different local venues.

Smart Bets: Ken Waldman

Posted on January 1, 2018December 27, 2017 by Edwin Arnaudin

The Alaskan poet and musician brings his new theater piece “Donald Trump Is My Muse” to Firestorm Books on Jan. 5.

Smart Bets: Kurtis Blow

Posted on December 26, 2017December 18, 2017 by Edwin Arnaudin

The hip-hop pioneer plays The Grey Eagle on Dec. 29.

Smart Bets: Jamie Laval’s Celtic Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2017December 20, 2017 by Edwin Arnaudin

The Tryon-based fiddler’s annual Winter Solstice-oriented program of music, dance, poetry and stories takes place Dec. 29 at Asheville Community Theatre.