Daniel Ellsworth & The Great Lakes play The Emerald Lounge on Friday

Posted on June 20, 2012June 20, 2012 by Alli Marshall

Ellsworth writes and sings fun, catchy, quirky indie-pop/rock songs. He appeared on “The Sing Off.” He can rock a suit. And Xpress will be giving away a pair of tickets to catch this show (which also includes Travers Brothers Band and Men On Earth).

Smart bets web extra: Agobi Project

Posted on June 13, 2012June 13, 2012 by Alli Marshall

The local electronic duo plays One Stop on Friday; Xpress will give away a pair of tickets to the show. Click through for details.

The undisputed king of bubu music comes to Asheville this Thursday

Posted on June 5, 2012June 5, 2012 by Alli Marshall

Janka Nabay and The Bubu Gang perform a night of Afropop with local band Zanza at Asheville Music Hall. Xpress will give away a pair of tickets.

Weekend on the fritz

Posted on May 31, 2012May 31, 2012 by Alli Marshall

Saturday is a night of jam, funk and rock at the One Stop with The Fritz, Kung Fu Dynamite and Jahman Brahman. Xpress will give away a pair of tickets to the show.

Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe plays Pisgah this Friday

Posted on May 29, 2012May 29, 2012 by Alli Marshall

The saxophonist/flutist/vocalist claims on his Facebook page to be “bringing the heat to the party.” He’ll do so at Pisgah Brewing on June 1. The Fritz opens and plays late-night. Xpress has tickets to give away.

David Gans of “The Grateful Dead Hour” comes to Asheville

Posted on May 1, 2012May 1, 2012 by Alli Marshall

His local stops start with the One Stop on Thursday (Xpress will give away a pair of tickets) and include shows at The French Broad River Festival and Luella’s BBQ.

Antique Firearms at Asheville Music Hall

Posted on April 24, 2012April 24, 2012 by Alli Marshall

The show is on Saturday, April 28 and Xpress will give away a pair of tickets.

Welcome to Planet of the Abts

Posted on April 23, 2012April 23, 2012 by Alli Marshall

The band (with members of Gov’t Mule) plays Pisgah on Friday. Xpress will give away a pair of tickets.

Snake Oil Medicine Show kicks off the weekend

Posted on April 11, 2012April 11, 2012 by Alli Marshall

The local reggae/slam grass/psycho-billy outfit plays Pisgah Brewing on Friday, April 13. Xpress will give away a pair of tickets.

Jeff Coffin’s Mu’tet at Pisgah Brewing

Posted on April 10, 2012April 10, 2012 by Alli Marshall

The Grammy-winning saxophonist plays a Black Mountain show this Thursday, and Xpress will give away a pair of tickets. Click through for details. Photo by Roxanne Haynes.

Consider The Source and Asian Teacher Factory at The One Stop

Posted on April 4, 2012April 4, 2012 by Alli Marshall

Yes, those are both band names. And they share a bill on Saturday. Click through for details on how to win a pair of tickets. Photo by Jesse R. Borrell.

Improvised theatrics; visual soundtracks

Posted on April 3, 2012April 3, 2012 by Alli Marshall

Athens, Ga.‘s of Montreal plays the Orange Peel on Thursday, April 5. Loney Dear and Kishi Bashi open. Xpress will give away a pair of tickets tomorrow in the noon hour.

Archnemesis with Paper Tiger at Asheville Music Hall

Posted on March 26, 2012March 26, 2012 by Alli Marshall

Two electronic bands, one night (Thursday, March 29), and a ticket giveaway to boot.

Night of the Blues (and that’s a good thing!)

Posted on March 22, 2012March 22, 2012 by Alli Marshall

Mac Arnold and Plate Full of Blues headlines, Blonde Blues opens at Asheville Music Hall this Saturday. Xpress will give away a pair of tickets. Photo by Brian S. Kelley.