rawk Archive
04 Feb 2026
Album Review: Vernon Reid – Hoodoo Telemetry
As an artist, Vernon Reid is difficult to pin down genre-wise. And by all evidence, he likes it that way. Although he had long been known among fellow musicians as […]
19 Jan 2026
Hundred-word Reviews for January 2026: Archival Releases
I’m still clearing out the decks full of great music released in 2025; each of the following is an archival or reissue release. The styles of music covered below vary […]
15 Jan 2026
30 Days Out, January 2026 #2: Mike Mattison, The Ocean Blue, Pete Yorn, Say She She
Nationally-touring artists are the focus of this edition of 30DO. Off we go! Artist: Mike Mattison Venue: Asheville Music Hall Date: Saturday, Jan. 17, 9 p.m. Door: $18.65 Grammy winner […]
09 Jan 2026
All Connected: Yes Through the Years (Part 2 of 2)
Continued from Part One… 2023’s Mirror to the Sky earned some of Yes’ best critical reviews of the last several years. With that kind of wind at your back, what […]
08 Jan 2026
All Connected: Yes Through the Years (Part 1 of 2)
The history of Yes is lengthy and byzantine. Since the progressive rock avatars began in London in 1968, more than 20 musicians have passed through its ranks. Through those changes, […]
01 Jan 2026
30 Days Out, Jan. 2026 #1: Caverns of Gold, Jazz is for Everyone, Coverfest V, Beach Floyd
Happy New Year! Today 30 Days Out begins its 13th year of previewing upcoming live music in and around Asheville. This time I’m spotlighting two benefit events, both of which […]
25 Dec 2025
Remembering the Raspberries, Part 4 of 4
Continued from Part Three… Raspberries Remembrance The idea for a Raspberries tribute album came more than three years ago from Fernando Perdomo. The multi-instrumentalist and producer is among the busiest […]
24 Dec 2025
Remembering the Raspberries, Part 3 of 4
Continued from Part Two… The new lineup of Raspberries made what would be the band’s final album of original material. Though Starting Over is fondly remembered today, on its September […]
23 Dec 2025
Remembering the Raspberries, Part 2 of 4
Continued from Part One… Raspberries Off and Running Three, four or possibly more labels courted the group. Epic was one; Columbia was another. 55 years later Bonfanti can’t recall some […]
22 Dec 2025
Remembering the Raspberries, Part 1 of 4
One of the 1970s’ most beloved and influential bands is the subject of a new, all-star tribute project. Released August 12, Play On: A Raspberries Tribute features 37 artists paying […]