Asheville-based buskers Mister Gunn & The Pistol Packing Mamas perform their version of the Merle Travis tune “Fat Gal” in front of the Woolworth Walk.
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Busk Break: Echo Bohymn covers “Hog of the Forsaken”
Traveling busker Echo Bohymn is no stranger to Busk Break, being one of the very first performers in the series. Nearly a year later, Bohymn is back in town—he says he’s considering moving here—and once again busking on Asheville’s streets. Here’s his cover of the Michael Hurley tune “Hog of the Forsaken,” performed on a box fiddle in front of the Iron sculpture.
Busk Break: The Dirt Daubers perform “Angel Along the Track”
JD Wilkes (songwriter and front man for the Legendary Shack Shakers) and wife Jessica picked a beautiful spring day to perform in front of the Iron sculpture in downtown Asheville. Based in Paducah, Kentucky, the duo perform under the name The Dirt Daubers. Here they play their original tune “Angel Along the Track” from their forthcoming album.
My Side of the Mountain, Vol. 7: The Honeycutters
We’re taking to the streets, forests and shops of Asheville to highlight the brightest in local music. And the best part? There’s no cover and you don’t have to leave the house!
Poetry Xpress: Julian Vorus
Asheville-based poet Julian Vorus reads “Poetica Violencia” in the Glen Rock Hotel in the River Arts District. This video is part of the Poetry Xpress video series, highlighting the works of local poets for National Poetry Month.
Busk Break: Mister Gunn & The Pistol Packing Mamas perform “Caffeine”
Asheville-based buskers Mister Gunn & The Pistol Packing Mamas perform in front of the Woolworth Walk in downtown Asheville.
Video of Shannon Whitworth
Jesse Hamm caught the Americana songstress’ recent Grey Eagle performance.
Dish: Bone marrow and sweetbreads (episode 4)
The final installment of the LAB Dish series brings beef marrow and thymus gland to the table.
Video after the jump.
Busk Break: Joe Sundell performs “Freight Train”
Austin, Texas,-based busker Joe Sundell performs “Freight Train” in front of Malaprop’s.
Busk Break: Asher performs “Amazing Space”
Asheville-based busker Asher performs her original tune “Amazing Space” in front of the Iron sculpture in downtown.
Poetry Xpress: Chall Gray
Asheville-based poet Chall Gray reads “Car Commercial Sketch #4” on the rooftop level of the Rankin Parking Deck.
Busk Break: Nathan Rivera performs “My Lady”
California-based busker Nathan Rivera performs his original tune “My Lady” in front of Malaprop’s.
Video: Toad the Wet Sprocket
Jesse Hamm caught up with the alt-rock band at the Orange Peel.
Toubab Krewe’s “Cluck Old Hen”
The internationally touring local band (who will headline free festival Asheville Earth Day this weekend), release a video shot at Warren Wilson College. The tune is a revamped version of an old-time song (Toubab Krewe style) with a wild array of characters and costumes, and some excellent guest musicians.
Busk Break: Andrew and Andrew perform “I Ain’t the One”
Local buskers Andrew and Andrew perform their original tune “I Ain’t the One” in front of Malaprop’s in a warm and windy spring day.
Busk Break: Andrew, Andrew and Laura perform “My Day”
Local buskers Andrew, Andrew and Laura perform their original tune “My Day” in front of Malaprop’s on a windy spring day.
Poetry Xpress: Brian Sneeden reads “Charioteer”
Asheville-based poet Brian Sneeden reads “Charioteer” from the roof of the Battery Park Apartments.
My Side of the Mountain, Vol. 6: Little Tybee
We’re taking to the streets, forests and shops of Asheville to highlight the brightest in local music. And the best part? There’s no cover and you don’t have to leave the house!
Busk Break: Adhi performs an improv on “Over The Rainbow”
Local busker Adhi performs an improv on “Over The Rainbow” on a cool Monday night on Lexingon Avenue.
Dish: Pig’s feet at the LAB
In episode two of Dish, Mackensy Lunsford and Gabriella Oviedo tackle trotters. Pig’s feet, in all their gelatinous glory, may take some getting used to for the average diner.
Poetry Xpress: Daniel Elliot Ness
Asheville-based poet and performance artist Daniel Elliot Ness performs his work “Polemic Poetics Poverty Verses À La Carte Ice Famine” at Pritchard Park in downtown Asheville.