{"id":30516,"date":"2026-01-01T05:30:31","date_gmt":"2026-01-01T10:30:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.musoscribe.com\/?p=30516"},"modified":"2025-12-28T11:29:57","modified_gmt":"2025-12-28T16:29:57","slug":"0-days-out-jan-2026-1-caverns-of-gold-jazz-is-for-everyone-coverfest-v-beach-floyd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.musoscribe.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/01\/0-days-out-jan-2026-1-caverns-of-gold-jazz-is-for-everyone-coverfest-v-beach-floyd\/","title":{"rendered":"30 Days Out, Jan. 2026 #1: Caverns of Gold, Jazz is for Everyone, Coverfest V, Beach Floyd"},"content":{"rendered":"

Happy New Year! Today 30 Days Out<\/strong> begins its 13th<\/sup> year of previewing upcoming live music in and around Asheville. This time I\u2019m spotlighting two benefit events, both of which feature all local talent. Another one is a lecture on jazz, and the last brings the music of Pink Floyd to town.<\/p>\n

\"\"Event<\/b>: Caverns of Gold<\/a>
\nVenue<\/b>: Orange Peel<\/a>
\nDate<\/b>: Friday, Jan. 9, 8 p.m.
\nDoor<\/b>: $21.40
\nThere\u2019s an old saying: adversity brings out the best and worst in people. Here\u2019s an example of the former. In the wake of the devastating storms and floods brought by Helene in fall 2024, 280 (yes, two hundred and eighty!) musical artists banded together to create a benefit album, Caverns of Gold<\/i>. Proceeds went to those who needed help the most. Now, a year later, many have forgotten about the disaster and\/or simply moved on. But the needs remain. This showcase features four of those: Pinkeye, Lower Peaks, Why Why? And John Kirby Jr, & the New Seniors.<\/p>\n

\"\"Topic<\/b>: Jazz is for Everyone<\/a>
\nVenue<\/b>: Wortham Center<\/a>
\nDate<\/b>: Sunday, Jan. 18, 3 p.m.
\nDoor<\/b>: $18
\nCustomarily, 30 Days Out focuses on live music. This even, however, is a lecture that more than warrants an exception. Jeremy Walker presents an installment of his Jazz is for Everyone series; this one explores bebop. Walker\u2019s foundational premise \u2013 that jazz is the people\u2019s music \u2013 is underscored by his accessible, listener-friendly approach to the subject.<\/p>\n

\"\"Event<\/b>: Coverfest V<\/a>
\nVenue<\/b>: Grey Eagle<\/a>
\nDate<\/b>: Sunday, Jan. 18, 5 p.m.
\nDoor<\/b>: $18.45
\nSpeaking of benefits (as we were with Caverns of Gold), Coverfest is a long-running even put together by Asheville public educators. Proceeds benefit Asheville Middle School 8th<\/sup> graders as the plan their capstone trip. (In previous years it\u2019s been D.C.; not sure anybody wants to go there right now while it\u2019s under fascist occupation. But I digress<\/i>.) Eleven local bands tackle your favorite covers. At least two of those bands feature friends of mine: The Long Distance Relationship, Pinkeye (again) and Santiago y Los Gatos.<\/p>\n

\"\"Artist<\/b>: Beach Floyd<\/a>
\nVenue<\/b>: Asheville Music Hall<\/a>
\nDate<\/b>: Sunday, Jan. 31, 9 p.m.
\nDoor<\/b>: $18.65
\nWe are truly living in the age of tribute bands. And it\u2019s understandable: With many if not most of the classic acts having broken up or otherwise ceased operations, top-flight musicians have moved in to fill the void, performing beloved songs for audiences who (a) still want to hear them live and\/or (b) weren\u2019t around to enjoy them the first time. Pink Floyd is among the most popular choice for tribute bands, and this Virginia Beach-based outfit is among the busier groups paying tribute to them.<\/p>\n

See you at the show!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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