live shows Archive
30 Oct 2023
Preview: Music to Your Ears — Joni Mitchell’s ‘Court and Spark’
At the time of its release in early 1974, Joni Mitchell’s Court and Spark was merely the latest in remarkable string of superb albums from Joni Mitchell. With the benefit […]
17 Oct 2023
Preview: A Conversation with David Menconi
I’m pleased to announce that I’ll be taking part in a livestream conversation with author David Menconi (Oh, Didn’t They Ramble: Rounder Records and the Transformation of American Roots Music) […]
15 Oct 2023
30 Days Out, October 2023 #2: Tennis, Nation of Language, Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band, Graham Nash
Modern-day intelligent pop, homegrown funk, and rock royalty are just some of the highlights of live music in Asheville over the coming 30 days. Artist: Tennis Venue: The Orange Peel […]
10 Oct 2023
Kim & Lee, Part One
If you know the name Kimberley Rew, give yourself a gold star. You’re hipper than most when it comes to tuneful and catchy rock music. And you know, too, that […]
01 Oct 2023
30 Days Out, Oct. 2023 #1: Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Jonathan Richman, Andrew Finn Magill, Buddy Guy
A globetrotting WNC favorite son, a blues legend taking a well-deserved victory lap, and two other big names: those are the highlights of Asheville and nearby live music in the […]
15 Sep 2023
30 Days Out, September 2023 #2: Damien Jurado, Durand Jones, Henry Rollins, Margaret Glaspy
Asheville has a stellar array of musical artists based here. And I would encourage you to support them as enthusiastically and often as possible; they’re worth it, and their music […]
06 Sep 2023
Preview: Jon Auer – House Concert 9/8
Quick post today. I’d like to let you know about a very special event happening this coming Friday here in Asheville NC. Acclaimed songwriter, singer and musician Jon Auer has […]
01 Sep 2023
30 Days Out, Sept. 2023 #1: Train, Jon Auer, Judy Collins, Old 97s
Mainstream pop rock, a leading light of alternative rock, an acclaimed and esteemed folk legend and a critical favorite from Texas: those are the highest of highlights in the next […]
06 Aug 2023
Min Xiao-Fen: Music, Movies and More
When Min Xiao-Fen and her husband left New York City and resettled in Western North Carolina in 2020, they may have been expecting a slower pace of life. But that’s […]
01 Aug 2023
30 Days Out, August 2023 #1: Circles Around the Sun, Hearts Gone South, Matisyahu, BJ & BJ
Two local-based legends, one other excellent WNC-based artist, and two very popular touring acts: Those are just some of the highlights of live music in and around Asheville in the […]