30 Days Out, Aug. 2024 #1: Jason Isbell, PAKT, Linda Lindas, Jlloyd MashUp
Yes, there’s a homegrown music festival this month that pretty much makes space for every local band. But you already know about that, so instead I present previews of four other shows.
Artist: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
Venue: Rabbit Rabbit
Date: Tuesday, Aug. 13, 7 p.m.
Door: $59.50
What I wrote two years ago till applies, so here it is again: Jason Isbell is one of music’s most articulate and outspoken artists. He’s also a helluva musician, one whose work effortlessly transcends the genre in which he’s chosen to work. Put another way, he’s the kind of Americana/country artist whose work can appeal to those who don’t especially dig those styles. Musoscribe hosts two features based on my conversations with him. Here’s one, and here’s the other. Adeem the Artist opens.
Artist: PAKT
Venue: Grey Eagle
Date: Tuesday, Aug. 27, 8 p.m.
Door: $22
this quartet of heavy hitters is equal parts adventurous and subtle. Their music is alluring and somewhat ambient. PAKT is Percy Jones on bass, Alex Skolnick and guitar, Kenny Grohowski on drums and Tim Motzer on electronics. They’re on the venerated MoonJune label, which in and of itself tells you that they’re not to be missed. So don’t.
Artist: The Linda Lindas
Venue: Orange Peel
Date: Tuesday, Aug. 27, 7 p.m.
Door: $22
There was a time when an all female band would be viewed as a novelty, considered more for its gender focus than for its music. No more, thank goodness. While The Linda Lindas are indeed all female, they’re also quite young, and nonwhite. But that all matters not a bit when set against their original music. The group got its start in 2018, released a debut album in 2022 and is now on tour in support of their second release, No Obligation. They’re intent on world domination. Secret Shame opens.
Artist: Jlloyd MashUp
Venue: Pisgah Brewing
Date: Thursday, Aug. 29, 6:30 p.m.
Door: $free
The Asheville musical community is rich with top-notch players in most every genre: rock, funk, jazz, reggae, soul and more. So what would happen if you surveyed the landscape and hand-picked a half dozen of ‘em to form a group? Jlloyd MashUp is what. Founded a dozen years ago, they went on hiatus but now they’re back. Go see and hear ‘em for free. But tip generously!
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 for several years). The more than 5000 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 -- some 40 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: 30 Great Concept Albums is available now. Read even more about him here.