The Asheville pop rockers play the lounge at Isis Music Hall on Nov. 17.
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The Asheville pop rockers play the lounge at Isis Music Hall on Nov. 17.
The final roundup of 2016 includes Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band, The Nth Power, The Cheeksters and Marching Church.
“A whistling girl and a crowing hen will never come to any good end,” says local musician and award-winning playwright Tom Godleski, reciting the mountain saying that inspired his latest play. The production, Godleski explains, “blends storytelling and music with mountain traditions.”
Twenty-five years after meeting on a London train, couple Shannon and Mark Casson are working toward their seventh full-length studio album as The Cheeksters — a glam-pop outfit whose catchy sound has been scooped up for commercial use by NFL and Coca-Cola in past years. “Typically I’ll be playing a new song around the house, […]
It’s a nostalgia act, but that’s the appeal to The Cheeksters. The Golden Birds is full of radio-friendly sounds and its bubbly pace will probably make for a great car commercial aimed at hip 20-somethings.
This weekend brings a wave of performances that include music, film, spoken word and even a few opportunities to take the stage yourself. As always, these events are low-cost and high-quality, so getting out won’t leave you destitute. While you’re here, check out Clubland for a complete schedule of weekend music.