30 Days Out, July 2023 #2: Rocky Horror Music Show, Mike Rhodes Fellowship, Polyphony Marimba, The Supersuckers
Two acclaimed local/regional acts, some lively and unusual (forgive the term; they use it) “world music” and some up-against-the-wall-mofos rock ‘n’ roll: those are the highlights of live music in Asheville these next thirty days.
Artist: Rocky Horror Music Show
Venue: Orange Peel
Date: Saturday, July 15, 8 p.m.
Door: $20
I don’t need to explain what this is, do I? This Asheville-based troupe revives the camp classic in style. This is one hot ticket; they know how to do it right. So dress up and c’mon out (so to speak); let’s do the Time Warp yet again. I wrote about (and interviewed) the cast last year.
Artist: Mike Rhodes Fellowship
Venue: Pisgah Brewing
Date: Thursday, August 3, 6:30 p.m.
Door: free (but there’s a tip jar!)
Drummer Mike Rhodes is one of the most admired musicians in the region (and beyond). His tasteful and adventurous spirit find flower in his ongoing collaborative events like these. His spirit of musical sharing and dialogue is part of what makes WNC’s music scene special. Always unpredictable, always compelling.
Artist: Polyphony Marimba
Venue: White Horse Black Mountian
Date: Saturday, August 5, 8 p.m.
Door: $18
This Santa Fe NM ensemble launched in 2010 and has been a touring unit since 2012. Husband and wife Peter and Karyna Swing put together an all-marimba group inspired by the roots music of southern Africa. They’ve played hundreds of concerts, bringing their call-and-response vibe to engaged audiences all over.
Artist: The Supersuckers
Venue: The Grey Eagle
Date: Thursday, August 10, 8 p.m.
Door: $18
What can I say or write about Eddie Spaghetti and his band that I haven’t already said? Not much, other than go go go. And before you go, read some of that stuff I’ve written; he’s always a fun interview.
See you at the show!
About the Author
Bill Kopp
With a background in marketing and advertising, Bill Kopp got his professional start writing for Trouser Press. After a stint as Editor-in-chief for a national music magazine, Bill launched Musoscribe in 2009, and has published new content every business day since then (and every single day since 2018). The 4500-plus interviews, essays, and reviews on Musoscribe reflect Bill's keen interest in American musical forms, most notably rock, jazz, and soul. His work features a special emphasis on reissues and vinyl. Bill's work also appears in many other outlets both online and in print. He regularly hosts lecture/discussions on artists and albums of historical importance (including monthly events Music to Your Ears and Music Movie Mondays), and is a frequent guest on music-focused radio programs and podcasts. In Spring 2023 he taught a history of Rock 'n' Roll at UNC Asheville's College for Seniors. He also researches and authors liner notes for album reissues -- more than 30 to date -- and co-produced a reissue of jazz legend Julian "Cannonball" Adderley's final album. His first book, Reinventing Pink Floyd: From Syd Barrett to The Dark Side of the Moon was published by Rowman & Littlefield in 2018, and in paperback in 2019. His second book, Disturbing the Peace: 415 Records and the Rise of New Wave, was published in 2021 by HoZac Books. His third book, What's the Big Idea: Great Concept Albums will be published in 2024. Read even more about him here.