Americana Archive

Ride Along with Tina and Her Pony

When it comes to Tina and Her Pony, the name is the same, but many other things have changed. Classically-tinged Americana/folk outfit Tina and Her Pony got their start in […]

Asheville Amadeus Festival: Amadeus Goes Americana

Asheville Symphony launched the Amadeus Festival in 2015. Originally conceived as a way to honor and spotlight the works of classical composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the semi-annual festival has grown […]

30 Days Out, May 2023 #2: Jonny Couch, Acid Mothers Temple, Sierra Ferrell, Randall Bramblett

Four nationally-touring acts are among the live music highlights in Asheville in the coming 30 days. Go see ‘em, and support local artists as well. Artist: Jonny Couch Venue: Fleetwood’s […]

The State of Touring: an Asheville Perspective, Part 1 of 2

Asheville serves as the base of operation for numerous touring music artists; when they’re not on the road, quite a few solo artists and band members call Western North Carolina […]

30 Days Out, April 2022 #2: Nova Omega, Pedro the Lion, Tuatha Dea, Drive-By Truckers

Two local acts and two acclaimed nationally-touring acts are the cream of the musical crop in Asheville’s live music scene across the coming 30 days. Artist: Nova Omega Venue: The […]

Q&A: Woody Platt on Making Music with Shannon Whitworth

Guitarist Woody Platt is best known as a founding and longtime member of Steep Canyon Rangers. After more than two decades with the band, he left earlier this year, in […]

30 Days Out, March 2023 #1: Stews, Beths, Martin Sexton, Bask

There’s lots going on musically in and around Asheville in the next 30 days. Here are some highlights. Artist: The Stews Venue: Salvage Station Date: Friday, March 3, 8 p.m. […]

Western NC Songwriters: Nine of a Kind

Asheville and its environs are home to a deep bench of musical talent. Whether they’re homegrown or drawn to the region to pursue their musical careers, singer-songwriters make their mark […]

30 Days Out, January 2023 #2: Andrew Scotchie, ABACAB, Neal Francis, Free Planet Radio

Here we are in mid-January. As I’ve observed countless times before, this is the “quiet season” in Western North Carolina. The weather can be blustery, but the season presents an […]

Sam Burchfield: Words Settle Into Meaning

Singer-songwriter Sam Burchfield grew up in the South Carolina foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. That regional and cultural background forms the foundation of his original music. He debuted on […]