Earlier this week, the Northampton, MA,-based band The Primate Fiasco performed an impromptu set in Pritchard Park, including this catchy medley.
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The David Wax Museum performs at LEAF
Among the many musical acts at this season’s Lake Eden Arts Festival, The David Wax Museum (from Boston) played a soulful set on Sunday afternoon. Here’s a video clip from that performance.
Busk Break: James Butler and Craig Thompson perform “Bully in the Alley”
Wilmington-based busker Craig Thompson (fiddle) and Asheville-based busker James Butler (guitar) perform the traditional shanty “Bully in the Alley” by the Iron sculpture.
My Side of the Mountain, Vol. XIII: Kovacs and the Polar Bear
Kovacs and the Polar Bear is blessed with that rare, intangible element that transcends talent or practice and separates the good from the great. It’s something you’ve got or you don’t, a quality that can’t be won or conquered. And it’s all over this band.
Video: Under the bridge at Occupy Asheville
Nearly three weeks into the Occupy Asheville movement, the group has set up a semi-permanent camp at the parking area under the I-240 overpass on Lexington Avenue. Xpress talked with group member Helen Roberts about some of the group’s longterm goals, and their ongoing issues at the site.
Busk Break: Grace Adele and Keenan Wade perform “When All My Dreams Come True”
Nashville-based musicians Grace Adele and Keenan Wade perform “When All My Dreams Come True” during a busking outing in downtown Asheville.
Video: Mad Tea performs at the ZaPow! opening
Jason Krekel and Ami Worthen sing a tribute to the wolfman at the new gallery on Battery Park Ave.
Busk Break: Chris Lyon and Adam Witkowski perform “Bacon, Baby”
Vermont-based buskers Chris Lyon and Adam Witkowski perform “Bacon, Baby” near Pack Square.
Sherwood’s Music hosts melodious opening
Sherwood’s Music opened in classic Asheville form on Friday with a boozy party of friends and well wishers that included stellar sets from Electric Owls, Ice Cream and curtains. In addition to offering repair services for everything from large-format consoles to classic Moog gear, the shop hosts an assortment of vintage instruments and amplifiers on […]
Busk Break: Chris Lyon and Adam Witkowski perform “It Ain’t Mine”
Vermont-based buskers Chris Lyon and Adam Witkowski perform “It Ain’t Mine” near Pack Square.
My Side of the Mountain, Vol. XII: John Wilkes Boothe and the Black Toothe
Self-described “apocalyptic folk” duo John Wilkes Boothe and the Black Toothe celebrates the release of its self-titled debut at BoBo Gallery on Saturday, Oct. 15. Here’s a preview of the blissful darkness sure to envelop the room.
Video of City Council’s deliberations over community-media contract
Yesterday, Oct. 11, Asheville City Council unanimously voted to not authorize a community media contract with web development company Ponderwell. Xpress had also entered a proposal for the grant and was a finalist in the assessment made by a panel of city, county and business representatives. This post features video of Council’s deliberations on the measure.
Ben Lovett hosts epic film premiere
Lovett’s debut album, Highway Collection, was released last spring. Since then, the producer/composer/bandleader has been hard at work producing and starring in videos for each of the record’s nine tracks. Along the way, one of those projects took on a life of its own and eventually morphed into a free-standing short film, complete with its own score, photography exhibit and art show. On Wednesday, Lovett brings that epic multimedia smorgasbord to Asheville with an equally epic presentation that spans three venues across downtown Asheville. Xpress sat down with the artist at Echo Mountain to discuss the project.
PARC releases first attack ad of the season, criticizes Mark Cates’ Tea Party connections
The progressive advocacy group, People Advocating for Real Conservancy, unleashed the first video salvo of this year’s Asheville City Council race, attacking candidate Mark Cates for his connections to the Asheville Tea Party.
Busk Break: Drayton, John Mark and Luke cover “Meet the Flintstones”
Buskers Drayton, John Mark and Luke cover “Meet the Flintstones” in front of Malaprop’s Bookstore/Cafe in downtown Asheville.
Busk Break: Drayton, John Mark and Luke cover “Long Black Veil”
Buskers Drayton, John Mark and Luke cover the Danny Dill and Marijohn Wilkin tune “Long Black Veil” in front of Malaprop’s Bookstore/Cafe in downtown Asheville.
Crazy Critters, vintage T-shirts and total mayhem
What do you get when you put local indie rock band The Critters, a hamper full of T-shirts from locally-based rockstar-outfitter Skippy Haha Vintage, and an Asheville landmark? This Asheville Streetstyle video captures it all. (Want to see more of The Critters? They play the Drone Valley Music Festival this Friday, Oct. 7, 6 p.m. at Altamont Brewing.)
Video from the Occupy Asheville protest meeting and march
Organizers of the “Occupy Asheville” protest held an organizational consensus meeting in Pritchard Park, followed a few hours later by a march. Here’s what it looked like.
Busk Break: Ashby Gale covers “King of the Road”
Asheville-based busker Ashby Gale covers the Roger Miller hit “King of the Road” on the corner of Walnut and Broadway in downtown Asheville.
Busk Break: Jah Jah peforms “Firewater Blues”
Traveling busker Jah Jah performs his original tune “Firewater Blues” in downtown Asheville.
Video interview with Asheville’s Saint Solitude
Musician Dup Crosson talks to Xpress about his new album, his Oct. 1 CD release party (which involves cookies, by the way) and why he decided to stay in town after all.