30 Days Out, October 2022 #1: Sweet Lizzy Project, Brushfire Stankgrass, Marley Carroll, Mac Sabbath
The next 30 days of live music in Asheville are all over the map. And we like it that way. Here are four highlights of the coming 30 days (okay, 31 this time).
Artist: Sweet Lizzy Project
Venue: Asheville Music Hall
Date: Thursday, October 20, 8:30 p.m.
Door: $17
When I reviewed this Cuban group’s album Technicolor in 2019, I pointed out that they’re not the stereotypical Cuban group. They’re modern rock, and are championed by the always-in-good-taste Mavericks. As I wrote then, “very strongly recommended.”
Artist: Brushfire Stankgrass
Venue: Pisgah Brewing
Date: Thursday, October 20, 6:30 p.m.
Door: $ free
This local Asheville outfit has built quite a following over the years. Fans are drawn to the group’s peerless instrumental work (they come from jazz backgrounds). This music likely falls into the jamgrass bag, and for those who appreciate that style, this should be your local go-to source.
Artist: Marley Carroll
Venue: Highland Brewing
Date: Saturday, October 29, 9 p.m.
Door: $ free
I interviewed Caroll in early 2019; most of our discussion focused on his original music and the ways in which it draws from and connects to his DJ work. And it’s that DJ side of Marley Carroll that will be on display this night.
Artist: Mac Sabbath
Venue: Grey Eagle
Date: Monday, October 31, 9 p.m.
Door: $23
What can I say about this wacky high-concept metal band – critiques of processed food meet the heavy rock of Black Sabbath – that hasn’t been said already? How about this: I’m interviewing them (or at least manager Mike Odd) soon for a story. Go! It’ll be crazy. Speedealer and Lung are also on the bill.
See you at the show!
About the Author
Bill Kopp
With a background in marketing and advertising, Bill Kopp got his professional start writing for Trouser Press. After a stint as Editor-in-chief for a national music magazine, Bill launched Musoscribe in 2009, and has published new content every business day since then (and every single day since 2018). The 4000-plus interviews, essays, and reviews on Musoscribe reflect Bill's keen interest in American musical forms, most notably rock, jazz, and soul. His work features a special emphasis on reissues and vinyl. Bill's work also appears in many other outlets both online and in print. He regularly hosts lecture/discussions on artists and albums of historical importance (including monthly events Music to Your Ears and Music Movie Mondays), and is a frequent guest on music-focused radio programs and podcasts. In Spring 2023 he is co-teaching a history of Rock 'n' Roll at UNC Asheville's College for Seniors. He also researches and authors liner notes for album reissues -- more than 30 to date -- and co-produced a reissue of jazz legend Julian "Cannonball" Adderley's final album. His first book, Reinventing Pink Floyd: From Syd Barrett to The Dark Side of the Moon was published by Rowman & Littlefield in 2018, and in paperback in 2019. His second book, Disturbing the Peace: 415 Records and the Rise of New Wave, was published in 2021 by HoZac Books. His third book, What's the Big Idea: 40 Great Concept Albums will be published in 2024. Read even more about him here.