UNC Asheville hosts its 17th annual F-Word (Feminist) Film Festival, Michael Flanagan and other musicians live improvise a score to “House (Hausu)” at The Mothlight and more.
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30 Days Out: a look at upcoming concerts
A collective of local musicians coming together to help support a good cause, an uncompromising hard rock trio, an intriguing post-rock outfit from Asheville, and an iconoclastic rapper.
Combo Chimbita brings its brand of ‘tropical futurism’ to Asheville
“We don’t sing in English,” Prince of Queens points out. “And we have some very not-mainstream ideas. But it’s fascinating to go to places where you don’t expect that music to resonate and have impact.”
Screen scene: Local film news
Orbit DVD brings found footage video remixers Everything Is Terrible! to The Mothlight, Palestinian filmmaker and Asheville resident Yousef Natsha screens his documentary at The BLOCK off biltmore and more.
Stephanie Morgan features her solo material in a birthday show
After quietly re-emerging in mid-2017 with a solo album, she put together two new groups: indie-pop band the Mercurists, and an improvisational alter ego, Pink Mercury.
Smart Bets: RichGirl PoorBoy
The Asheville-based acoustic indie-pop trio plays The Mothlight on Feb. 26.
30 Days Out: a look at upcoming concerts
Twice monthly, my blog 30 Days Out spotlights upcoming music shows and events of note, shining a light into some less well-lit corners, where some fascinating artists schedule performances. I do my best to give ample advance notice so that you can adjust your budget and calendar in a way that lets you get to […]
Smart Bets: Charlie’s On Acid
The North Carolina hard rockers play The Mothlight on Jan. 12.
Conscious Party: Lyrics for Lunch
Local rappers SK the Novelist, PTP, Siyah and Free the Optimus play a benefit show for Isaac Dickson Elementary School lunch debt relief Jan. 5 at The Mothlight.
Conscious Party: Hex Dance Party
Held every other month at The Mothlight, the latest Hex dance party takes place Dec. 16 and raises funds for The Steady Collective.
Acoustic Asheville: Gracie and Rachel
With an uncommon arrangement of piano, violin and drums, they create a sound so full that it’s hard not to get immersed in it.
Smart Bets: Existing While Black
The spoken word series’ second installment takes place Nov. 12 at The Mothlight.
Jeff Santiago & Los Gatos play a benefit for Puerto Rico
In cooperation with local band Modern Strangers, Los Gatos decided to make its already-scheduled Mothlight show a benefit, with all proceeds going toward United for Puerto Rico.
Acoustic Asheville: The Dig
The band can currently be found on tour opening for The Jesus and Mary Chain and She Wants Revenge!, but made a recent stop at The Mothlight.
Carly Taich releases ‘Reverie’
The musician describes her sound as “whimsical, fervent and, at times, spooky” — another reason it’s perfect for Halloween week.
Smart Bets: ALA.NI
British-born, Paris-based singer opens for Son Little on Thursday, Oct. 26 at The Mothlight.
Smart Bets: Moses Sumney
The neosoul singer/guitarist plays The Mothlight on Saturday, Oct. 14 at 9:30 p.m.
Smart Bets: Mdou Moctar
The North African guitarist and his band play a free show at The Mothlight on Monday, Oct. 2.
Floating Action debuts a new album
The Friday, Sept. 8 show at The Mothlight was originally a favor to Spaceface, a band led by Seth Kauffman’s friend Jake Ingalls of The Flaming Lips, though Ingalls later had to cancel.
30 Days Out: A look at upcoming concerts
This week’s installment features four internationally-touring acts who all have an Asheville connection of sorts.
Durand Jones & The Indications bring DIY energy to old-school soul
Over the past year, that unique sound has led Durand Jones & The Indications to tour the country and perform gigs at festivals including South by Southwest and Voodoo Music + Arts Experience. The group now brings its funky grooves to The Mothlight on Wednesday, Aug. 23.
