live shows Archive
28 May 2023
Preview: IPO Liverpool
Bit of a personal note today. I have the extreme pleasure and honor of being the keyboardist in the Steve Stoeckel Band. Stoeckel, of course, is the bassist (and one […]
18 May 2023
Asheville Amadeus Festival: Amadeus Goes Americana
Asheville Symphony launched the Amadeus Festival in 2015. Originally conceived as a way to honor and spotlight the works of classical composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the semi-annual festival has grown […]
15 May 2023
30 Days Out, May 2023 #2: Jonny Couch, Acid Mothers Temple, Sierra Ferrell, Randall Bramblett
Four nationally-touring acts are among the live music highlights in Asheville in the coming 30 days. Go see ‘em, and support local artists as well. Artist: Jonny Couch Venue: Fleetwood’s […]
01 May 2023
30 Days Out, May 2023 #1: Vieux Farka Touré, Voivod, Gov’t Mule, Floating Action
Two acts from beyond our borders, two artists we Western North Carolinians claim as our own. Local performances featuring those are some of the musical highlights coming in the next […]
28 Apr 2023
The State of Touring: an Asheville Perspective, Part 2 of 2
Continued from Part One… Quality over quantity Before the pandemic, Bask toured incessantly. In 2015 alone, the heavy rock band based in Asheville played nearly 20 dates on its European […]
27 Apr 2023
The State of Touring: an Asheville Perspective, Part 1 of 2
Asheville serves as the base of operation for numerous touring music artists; when they’re not on the road, quite a few solo artists and band members call Western North Carolina […]
18 Apr 2023
Music to Your Ears: Jody Carroll
Delta blues is one of the richest and fascinating strains of American music. From the muddy Mississippi Delta comes this primarily acoustic, deeply soulful and historically significant style. Charley Patton, […]
15 Apr 2023
30 Days Out, April 2022 #2: Nova Omega, Pedro the Lion, Tuatha Dea, Drive-By Truckers
Two local acts and two acclaimed nationally-touring acts are the cream of the musical crop in Asheville’s live music scene across the coming 30 days. Artist: Nova Omega Venue: The […]
01 Apr 2023
30 Days Out, April 2023 #1: The Church, Skinny Puppy, New Pornographers, The Sadies
With each edition of “30 Days Out,” I endeavor to shine a light on noteworthy music events in and around Asheville. I generally include at least one local or region […]
15 Mar 2023
30 Days Out, March 2023 #2: Satsang, Sawyer Fredericks, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Winery Dogs
This edition of 30 Days Out takes a look at a well-known and beloved national touring act as well as some lesser-known artists whose work is well worth investigation. Artist: […]