soul 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 […]
12 Oct 2026
Album Review: Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra – What Can We Do?
Though he was born in Durban, South Africa, guitarist and band leader Anthony Paule has roots firmly planted in California. A longtime Bay Area fixture, Paule was inspired by the […]
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 […]
08 Sep 2026
Blu-ray Review: Soul to Soul
Questlove did the worlds of arts and culture a major service when he shepherded Summer of Soul onto the screens. Not only did that archival concert film shine a light […]
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 […]
18 Jul 2026
Album Review: T Staggs – Southern Soul Era, Vol. 2
Sweet soul is a subgenre that’s been with us for awhile now. Built on the foundation of ‘60s soul of the Stax and Motown varieties, these days it’s often infused […]
17 Jun 2026
Lee Fields: Every Date is a Talent Show
NOTE: This feature references a live date that took place in April 2026. Lee Fields was in love with music from an early age. But by age 13, music wasn’t […]
14 May 2026
Album Review: Parlor Greens — Emeralds
Soul jazz enjoyed its heyday in the 1950s and ‘60s. Often led by veterans of the hard bop movement, soul jazz offered a tuneful, less avant-garde and more accessible approach […]
10 Apr 2026
Album Review: Stax Revue: Live in ‘65!
In 1965, a professional recording was made at the 5-4 Ballroom in Watts, Los Angeles; the recording documented the powerhouse Stax Revue. The recordings sat unissued until 1991-92 when Stax […]
31 Mar 2026
Album Reviews: Four by Ray Charles
Among his myriad achievements, Ray Charles was the consummate crossover artist. Across the scope of his lengthy career, he made music in a wide variety of styles: r&b, rock ‘n’ […]