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Three Asheville-based groups release new albums
The Christy Lynn Band, Firecracker Jazz Band and Fireside Collective all launch new recordings with local shows.
Smart Bets: Algiers
The rock quartet heads to The Mothlight on March 13.
Gold Rose celebrates ‘Dust’ debut at The Mothlight
The character of Gold Rose’s Dust is rooted in outlaw and alt-country styles; Fuller calls it “Americana deluxe.” And while the music itself is warmly inviting, the songs have a haunted, slightly unsettled ambiance.
Valentine’s Day happenings in and around Asheville
Asheville’s newest Valentine’s Day soirée doesn’t quite embody traditional romance.
Seratones combine introspection and soul-rock
“Really digging into the collaborative process, I learned how a song touched by different hands becomes this really cool thing,” AJ Haynes says. “It doesn’t detract from its uniqueness.”
Rahm Squad plays an album release show at The Mothlight
Acclaimed local guitarist Ram Mandelkorn discusses his evolution as a singer/songwriter.
VIDEO RELEASE: “Mistakes Were Made” by Strange Halos
Local singer-songwriter Matt Townsend just returned from hiatus with a new band and new songs.
Smart Bets: The Muslims
The Durham-based “controversially tender, queer, people of color punk band” performs Jan. 14 at The Mothlight.
Racial equity and NC’s budding hemp industry
Not everyone is reaping the benefits of the booming industrial hemp sector. Although hard numbers are in short supply, a 2017 survey by the Marijuana Business Daily, a Colorado-based website, found that 81% of cannabis-related business owners nationwide were white. A Thursday, Jan. 9, panel will explore the lack of representation of people of color in the growing industry and some possible solutions.
Local artists and influencers recount their favorite happenings
From theater and live music to art exhibitions and literature, 2019 produces great works across genres.
Acoustic Asheville: CW Stoneking
He’s released just three albums over the last 14 years but managed to catch the ear of Jack White.
C. Shreve the Professor and Madelyn Ilana take natural paths while crafting new albums
The Deep Gap-based rapper plays The Mothlight on Nov. 16, while the Asheville-based ambient dream folk artist heads to Ambrose West on Nov. 17.
Smart Bets: Fruit Bats
Eric D. Johnson shares tracks from his Album of the Year candidate on Nov. 19 at The Mothlight.
Smart Bets: Bask
The Asheville-based rock quartet plays an album release show on Nov. 8 at The Mothlight.
Natural Born Leaders play a record release show at The Mothlight
The Asheville-based neo-soul hip-hop band’s lead singer and songwriter Mike Martinez discusses the group’s second EP.
Halloween events in and around WNC
With Halloween proper falling mid-week, the opportunities to celebrate span several days leading up to and following the quintessential autumnal observance.
Smart Bets: 1349
The Norwegian black metal band plays The Mothlight on Oct. 26.
Smart Bets: Queer Girls Literary Reading
The Mothlight hosts the 11th annual showcase of established and emerging voices on Sept. 29.
Smart Bets: Woods and Wilds
Dogwood Alliance’s annual storytelling fundraiser takes place Sept. 27 at The Mothlight.
Asheville’s Secret Shame comes out of the shadows
Among other dates, Secret Shame played a coveted spot on this year’s Hopscotch Music Festival lineup.