{"id":22018,"date":"2021-12-01T05:30:59","date_gmt":"2021-12-01T10:30:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.musoscribe.com\/?p=22018"},"modified":"2021-11-17T11:49:33","modified_gmt":"2021-11-17T16:49:33","slug":"30-days-out-december-2021-1-the-nutcracker-queen-bee-and-the-honeylovers-rising-appalachia-yo-mamas-big-fat-booty-band","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blog.musoscribe.com\/index.php\/2021\/12\/01\/30-days-out-december-2021-1-the-nutcracker-queen-bee-and-the-honeylovers-rising-appalachia-yo-mamas-big-fat-booty-band\/","title":{"rendered":"30 Days Out, December 2021 #1: The Nutcracker, Queen Bee and the Honeylovers, Rising Appalachia, Yo Mama\u2019s Big Fat Booty Band"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u2018Tis the season. In normal years, things slow down a bit performance-wise in Asheville as we head into the holidays. Touring acts take a break, and holiday-themed events predominate. Even in this endemic era, those traditions still apply. So for this penultimate music roundup of 2021, I\u2019m focusing on the rich local talent found here in Western North Carolina.<\/p>\n

\"\"Artist<\/b>: Ballet Conservatory of Asheville presents The Nutcracker<\/a>
\nVenue<\/b>: Diana Wortham Theatre<\/a>
\nDate<\/b>: Thursday, Dec. 16, 6:30 p.m.
\nDoor<\/b>: $18-27
\nIt wouldn\u2019t be the winter holidays without a ballet performance of Tchaikovsky\u2019s classic. This unabridged presentation features professional dancers in the main roles and the Conservatory\u2019s pre-professional company rounding out the cast. Note that there are several shows this weekend; check the schedule for details. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Artist<\/b>: Queen Bee and the Honeylovers<\/a>
\nVenue<\/b>: Isis Music Hall
\nDate<\/b>: Friday, Dec. 17, 8:30 p.m.
\nDoor<\/b>: $20*
\nThis jazz manouche<\/i> group has ambitions beyond genre music, and they have the talent to realize those ambitions. Their thematically cohesive 2019 album Asheville<\/i> goes beyond the let\u2019s-have-fun aesthetic of hot jazz, presenting lyrical vignettes that tell some of the region\u2019s history in personal ways. I wrote more about all that here<\/a>. All that said, this is likely to be a fun and carefree show. *NOTE: The venue\u2019s pesky you-gotta-spend-an-additional-$20-a-head-on-food-or-drink rule applies to this show. That means date night at Isis sets you back a minimum of $80. If perhaps I am being too subtle here, I am not a fan of this practice. But I don\u2019t hold it against the performers, nor should you.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Artist<\/b>: Rising Appalachia<\/a>
\nVenue<\/b>: Salvage Station<\/a>
\nDate<\/b>: Saturday, Dec. 18, 6 p.m.
\nDoor<\/b>: $35 advance \/ $40 day of show
\nThe socially\/environmentally conscious group led by the Smith sisters is one of Asheville\u2019s proudest contributions to the music scene. Theirs is a compelling folky, hippie-flavored kind of Americana with world and jam textures. Their fashionista vibe notwithstanding, I\u2019ve found them to be thoughtful, committed world citizens \u2013 they walk the talk \u2013 and superb musicians. I\u2019ve interviewed them a few times<\/a>. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Artist<\/b>: Yo Mama\u2019s Big Fat Booty Band<\/a>
\nVenue<\/b>: The Grey Eagle<\/a>
\nDate<\/b>: Friday, Dec. 31, 9 p.m.
\nDoor<\/b>: $20
\nWow: New Year\u2019s Eve falls on a Friday? Nice. And YMBFBB on hand to help ring in 2022? Nicer still. This energetic soul\/funk band will get your blood pumping on a cold winter\u2019s night. And this is an all-ages show, so bring the family.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

More soon, as always. Support live and local music!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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