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Artist<\/b>: Samara Jade<\/a>
\nVenue<\/b>: AyurPrana Listening Room<\/a>
\nDate<\/b>: Friday, June 12, 7 p.m.
\nDoor<\/b>: $18.19
\nThis self-described folk troubadour is based right here in Asheville. Her 2018 self-released album Wave of Birdsong<\/i> exemplifies her bend of soul, blues, jazz and other styles, all worked into an acoustic, rootsy style deeply immersed in the proud folk-protest tradition. But there have been many others; her Bandcamp page lists at least seven. Her latest track \u201cTurn a Blind Eye\u201d showcases a keen perspective on all that bad stuff currently going on worldwide. Set that aside for a moment: This gig is a celebration of her birthday.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/blog.musoscribe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/30do_kiefer_sutherland.jpg\")
Artist<\/del><\/b>: Kiefer Sutherland<\/a> <\/del>CANCELLED; DUNNO WHY<\/strong><\/span>
\nVenue<\/b>: Orange Peel<\/a><\/del>
\nDate<\/b>: Thursday, June 18, 8 p.m.<\/del>
\nDoor<\/b>: $48.44<\/del>
\nMention the name Kiefer Sutherland and most people think of his starring role in 24<\/i>, or maybe the more recent Designated Survivor<\/i>, or his role in some of those brat pack films of yesteryear, or perhaps his father, the late Donald Sutherland. What one might not think of is his music career. But not only does Sutherland have three albums to his credit, he own a record label. His second and third albums charted respectably in Germany and the UK. Rocco Deluca opens.<\/del><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/blog.musoscribe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/30do_robyn_hitchcock.jpg\")
Artist<\/b>: Robyn Hitchcock<\/a>
\nVenue<\/b>: Grey Eagle<\/a>
\nDate<\/b>: Saturday, June 20, 8 p.m.
\nDoor<\/b>: $35.90
\nHitcock\u2019s career is filled with gems. From his early work with the Soft Boys to his solo releases (and\/or with the Egyptians, Venus 3 and so forth), he has always turned in compelling music that starts with an ear-candy pop foundation, but always twists it into something greater, more substantial. And his surreal and playful wordsmithery is legendary. I\u2019ve interviewed him a couple of times over the years (including for my first book<\/a>) but have never seen him with a full band. This is my (and your) chance, as he comes to town in support of his new The Confuser<\/i>. Hitchcock\u2019s immensely talented partner Emma Swift opens.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/blog.musoscribe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/30do_sunny_war.jpg\")
Artist<\/b>: Sunny War<\/a>
\nVenue<\/b>: Asheville Music Hall<\/a>
\nDate<\/b>: Friday, June 26, 9 p.m.
\nDoor<\/b>: $24.15
\nThis contemplative folk-punk artist debuted on record with a 2014 EP, Worthless<\/i>. Ironic title, that: her 2023 album Anarchist Gospel<\/i> made quite a few end-of-year best-of lists. A critics\u2019 darling, singer-songwriter Sunny War makes music that encourages listeners to think.<\/p>\n