live shows Archive
15 Jan 2024
30 Days Out, January 2024 #2: Jason Daniello, Whitworth & Platt, Joseph, Evan Dando
Some fantastic local-based talent shares the spotlight with some top-flight touring artists. Winter weather notwithstanding, musicwise in Asheville, the next 30 days look very bright indeed. Artist: Jason Daniello Venue: […]
03 Jan 2024
Christmas with the Celts: Modern Meets Traditional
There’s a strong cultural connection between Appalachian folk music and the traditional music of the Celts. That helps account for the enormous appeal in and around the mountains for musical […]
02 Jan 2024
Preview: Music Movie Monday – Immediate Family
In the early 1970s music scene of Southern California, you couldn’t get a better bunch of players than the four musicians who wold come to be known collectively as The […]
01 Jan 2024
30 Days Out, Jan. 2024 #1: Listeso String Quartet, Jackson Stokes, PAKT, Jiji
Happy New Year! The NYE holiday notwithstanding, we’re happily entering the relatively quiet period in Asheville when fewer tourists come ‘round. Happily, touring musical acts are back on the road […]
15 Dec 2023
30 Days Out, December 2023 #2: Russ Wilson, Somewhat Petty, Asheville Symphony, Moon Hooch
Holiday shows (mostly), local artists, mostly. ‘Tis the season! Artist: Russ Wilson Venue: Highland Brewing Date: Sunday, Dec. 17, 6 p.m. Door: $25 A longtime fixture on the WNC music […]
03 Dec 2023
‘The Barber of Seville’ and its Timeless Quality
Even those possessing little more than a passing familiarity with opera will recognize parts of The Barber of Seville. Composed by Gioachino Rossini and premiering in Rome in 1816, the […]
01 Dec 2023
30 Days Out, December 2023 #1: Toubab Krewe, Bask, Chloe and Leah, Blue Rags
Here at 30 Days Out, I spotlight some of the best live music coming through Asheville. This time of year is extra-special in many ways, not least because local-based touring […]
15 Nov 2023
30 Days Out, November 2023 #2: Mannheim Steamroller, Shake ‘em on Down Fest, Sunn O))), Amanda Anne Platt
Blues, blues-rock, doomstonersludge and a heapin’ helpin’ of holiday cheer are on the slate for the coming 30 days in Asheville. Off we go! Artist: Mannheim Steamroller Venue: Harrah’s Cherokee […]
02 Nov 2023
Preview: Nerd Nite Asheville – The Mellotron!
In my part of the country, there’s a vibrant storytelling tradition. Here in Asheville, there’s a hip spin on that, one that combines beer (always a good thing) and the […]
01 Nov 2023
30 Days Out, November 2023 #1: Della Mae, The Trouble Notes, Kingston Trio, Postmodern Jukebox
Lots of American musical forms this go-round: Americana, folk and jazz-pop. Add to that mix some internationally-flavored world-folk, and you’ve got a recipe for a great month of music. Artist: […]