asheville Archive
15 Nov 2021
30 Days Out, November 2021 #2: John “Papa” Gros, Mike Zito, Hiss Golden Messenger, Steve Gunn, Jeff Parker
The new normal, yeah. Heck, even I am going to shows again. But I wear a mask, I’m vaccinated, and I’m getting the booster soon. Because let’s display at least […]
15 Oct 2021
30 Days Out, October 2021 #2: Scott Miller, JackTown Ramblers, Land of the Sky Symphonic Band, GWAR
The eclectic nature that was a defining characteristic of Asheville’s live music scene is returning in these safer-than-recent-months times. Over the next 30 day, you have opportunities to enjoy music […]
01 Oct 2021
30 Days Out, October 2021 #1: Jimbo Mathus, Rocky Horror Show, Buddy Guy, Tennis
Americana that’s more than twang. Classic camp. A blues legend. Retro-pop. Those are four of the highlights on the Asheville music calendar these coming 30 days. Artist: Jimbo Mathus Venue: […]
22 Sep 2021
Concrete Love: Asheville’s LEAF Downtown Returns
This feature was the cover story of Mountain Xpress’s August 25, 2021 issue, previewing the LEAF Downtown Festival. A defining feature of Asheville’s modern history is its festivals. From late […]
18 Sep 2021
30 Days Out, September 2021 #2: Schizophonics , Side Pony, Dirty Logic, Thievery Corporation
Lots of cool choices for live music in and around Asheville in the coming thirty days. By now, you know the drill: Most venues are requiring proof of vaccination or […]
15 Jul 2021
30 Days Out, July 2021 #2: Jameron, The Honeycutters, Carly Taich, Marbin
Lots of choices for live music in the next 30 days in and around Asheville. Go see some. Here’s a quick look at four solid choices: Two local bands, two […]
01 Jul 2021
30 Days Out, July 2021 #1: Black Joe Lewis, Women of Synthpop, Japanese Breakfast, Songwriters in the Round
Touring artists are getting back into the swing of things. That means that this roundup of live music in Asheville features two national acts. The other two spotlighted shows each […]
15 Apr 2021
30 Days Out, April 2021 #2: Ashley Heath, Day & Dream, Hustle Souls, Travers Brothership
Well, it looks as if live music has now truly returned, after a fashion. Social distancing remains in effect, but the warmer weather opens up opportunities to enjoy live music […]
01 Apr 2021
30 Days Out, April 2021 #1: Alexa Rose, Brie Capone, David LaMotte, Eric Gales
I’ll spare you the April Fools Day jokes and instead move on to letting you know about foru live-and-in-person music performances happening in the next 30 days in Asheville. Three […]
24 Mar 2021
Get Bach: Secret Agent 23 Skidoo’s ‘Bach Beat Symphonies’
Grammy-winning “kid-hop” musician Secret Agent 23 Skidoo is both prolific and adventurous. Since debuting with the 2008 album Easy, the Asheville- and New York City-based artist has carved out a […]