Americana Archive
05 Aug 2023
Mission Statement: A Q&A with Della Mae
Traditionally, bluegrass has been a male-dominated musical field. But as the genre that began in the Appalachian Mountains in the 1940s grew and developed, female musicians have increasingly made their […]
16 Jun 2023
Album Review: Various Artists — Shine On
One of popular culture’s great tragedies is the absence of Pete Ham. The Welsh singer-songwriter-guitarist was the creative center of gravity in Badfinger; his distinctive voice and superb songwriting were […]
15 Jun 2023
30 Days Out, June 2023 #2: Brothers Gillespie, Eric Gales, Pleasure Chest, Wednesday
Three locally-based acts (at least one of which looks to break out nationally at any moment) and a touring performer who’s beloved here: those are among the live music highlights […]
03 Jun 2023
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 […]
18 May 2023
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 […]
15 May 2023
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 […]
27 Apr 2023
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 […]
15 Apr 2023
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 […]
03 Mar 2023
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 […]
01 Mar 2023
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. […]