live shows Archive
02 Nov 2026
30 Days Out, November 2026 #1: A Place to Bury Strangers, The Broadcast, Simonetti’s Goblin, Fireside Collective
Space rock, soulful rock, modern bluegrass and Italian cinematic horror/prog: there’s something for every musical taste in the coming 30 days here in Asheville (and, well, nearby). Two national acts […]
15 Oct 2026
30 Days Out, October #2: The Residents, Beck, Min Xiao-Fen & Julian Kytasty, The Record Company
Wow. This time around we have two major, major live acts, one of whom has never played Asheville before, and a world-class duo, half of which is based in Asheville, […]
13 Oct 2026
Asheville’s Hellbender: After the Flood, Music
This feature was originally published in Mountain Xpress ahead of the new concert venue’s July 17 opening. — bk According to environmental scientists, the presence of the Hellbender – an […]
01 Oct 2026
30 Days Out, October 2026 #1: Luna, Macon Music Revue, Trombone Shorty, Thundercat
Some great nationally-touring acts in this one. I’ll get back to 30 Days Out covering some WNC artists presently. Meantime… Artist: Luna Venue: Grey Eagle Date: Saturday, Oct. 3, 8 […]
15 Sep 2026
30 Days Out, September 2026 #2: Mastodon, Son Volt, Talib Kweli, The Mother Hips
Big names all in this go-round. Support live music; it’s good for the economy and it’s good for your soul. Artist: Mastodon Venue: Asheville Yards Date: Fri, Sep. 18, 6:30 […]
01 Sep 2026
30 Days Out, September 2026 #1: Carrie Morrison, Datrian Johnson, Gov’t Mule, Rising Appalachia
For the first of my two September ‘26 installments of 30 Days Out, I’m featuring an all-locals lineup. Two are well-known locally and emerging as national talents. And two are […]
14 Aug 2026
30 Days Out, August 2026 #2: Aché Tropical, Santiago y Los Gatos, Elder, Little Feat
Two local acts (three, actually) and two nationally-touring bands, the latter of which is taking a well-deserved victory lap. Those are among the highlights of live music in and around […]
15 Jul 2026
30 Days Out, July 2026 #2: Watchhouse, Kurt Vile, Andrew Thelston Band, Sleepytime Gorilla Museum
Three fascinating nationally-touring acts are the focus of this roundup of live music in and around Asheville. Music highlights of the coming 30 days also include a date by a […]
01 Jul 2026
30 Days Out, July 2026 #1: Joe Medwick, Of Montreal, Get Right Band, Band of Horses
Two local/regional acts, two nationally-touring. Those are the highest of the highlights of live music in and around Asheville in the coming thirty days. And here we go! Show: Joe […]
15 Jun 2026
30 Days Out, June 2026 #2: Daydream Creatures, Spoon, Slow Runner, Radio Free Eagle
This roundup of notable live music events in Asheville in the coming 30 days leans in a local direction. So should you; go see some live music and support these […]