orange peel 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 […]
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 […]
31 Jul 2026
30 Days Out, August 2026 #1: Broken Social Scene, ABACAB, Gimme Hendrix, Black Label Society
Wow. Some great stuff on tap in the coming 30 days. Two regional tribute acts, one original band, and a triple bill with elements of tribute and member-sharing. Off we […]
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 […]
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 […]
01 Jun 2026
30 Days Out, June 2026 #1: Samara Jade, Kiefer Sutherland, Robyn Hitchcock, Sunny War
Folk. Folk-punk. Dada-esque wordplay and jangle. And Americana from a Canadian-born personality best known as an actor. Those are among the highlights in live music in and around Asheville in […]
15 May 2026
30 Days Out, May 2025 #2: Pleasure Chest, Drivin N Cryin, Lord Huron, Wolfmother
Rock, rock, folk-rock and more rock: whether local acts or touring bands, it’s a rocking May and June here in Asheville. Go see some live music. Artist: Pleasure Chest Venue: […]
01 May 2026
30 Days Out, May 2026 #1: Blue Ridge Orchestra, Wallflowers, Furious Bongos, George Terry
For this roundup for live music in Asheville, I take a quick look at two local acts and two touring groups. Support live music! Artist: Blue Ridge Orchestra Venue: Wortham […]