This Week in Asheville: April 28-May 4
Asheville’s wealth of live music, theater, and comedy offerings can leave concertgoers feeling overwhelmed when it comes to picking which shows to attend. But have no fear! The Asheville Stages staff is here to help with insights on the week’s most appealing options.
Gringo Star
Led by brothers Nicholas and Peter Furgiuele — who grew up in nearby Boone — the long-running, Atlanta-based indie rock quartet channels a well-honed retro sound that deserves far larger stages. That makes their upcoming show at the intimate Fleetwood’s all the more unmissable. —Jonny Leather
w/ Yellowbellies / Hunter Begley
at Fleetwood’s
Thursday, May 1
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
[indie rock]
more info
Spellling
Tia Cabral is the pop star the world hasn’t yet figured out it needs. For years, the Bay Area singer/songwriter has pulled from a unique collection of influences — including ’70s R&B, synth pop, and shoegaze — and the results have been spellbinding. Her latest record, Portrait of a Heart, is no exception. One can only hope she’ll perform her breathtaking album-closing cover of My Bloody Valentine’s “Sometimes” this Saturday. —JL
w/ Smut
at Grey Eagle Music Hall
Saturday, May 3
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
[art pop, indie rock]
more info
Shakey Graves
I can’t say that I’ve ever been fully sold on Alejandro Rose-Garcia’s brand of Americana, but there’s no question that this city adores the singer/songwriter from Austin, Texas. With two sold-out shows, that love will be on full display this weekend. —JL
w/ Ruby Waters
at The Orange Peel
Saturday, May 3 & Sunday, May 4
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
[folk]
more info
Mamalarky
On its Epitaph Records’ debut, Hex Key, this quartet induces head-spinning instrumentation while managing to maintain a melodic appeal. —JL
w/ Kennedy Mann
at Static Age Records
Sunday, May 4
Doors: 8pm / Show: 8:30pm
[indie rock, experimental pop]
more info
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Rhiannon Giddens & Justin Robinson (Photo by Karen Cox)
🎤 = comedy; 🎭 = theater
April 29: Remi Wolf / Dana & Alden at Asheville Yards
April 29: Scott H. Biram at Grey Eagle Music Hall
April 29: Moms Unhinged at Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 🎤
April 30: Rhiannon Giddens & The Old-Time Revue at The Orange Peel
April 30: Queer Cake Off: Apple Cider / Girl Fairy Tomboy / Boneyard Boogie / Pharmacy / Puppy Chain at Static Age Records
May 1: Drunken Prayer at Highland Brewing - The Meadow
May 1: LAKE / Little Champion at Static Age Records
May 1: 369 Monologue and Short Play Festival pt. 3: Hell and High Water at Tina McGuire Theatre 🎭
May 2: JORTS! comedy showcase at DSSOLVR 🎤
May 2: Penguin Tax a nonsense comedy show at DSSOLVR 🎤
May 2: John Moreland / Ramsey Thornton at Eulogy
May 2: John Craigie at Grey Eagle Music Hall
May 2: Doss Church & The Unholy Noise / The Feels Trio at One World Brewing - West
May 2: trust blinks / Nathanael Jordan / Liverr / imy2 at Static Age Records
May 2: 369 Monologue and Short Play Festival pt. 3: Hell and High Water at Tina McGuire Theatre 🎭
May 3: Tiny TVs / Holley 750 / Bad Fidelity at 27 Club
May 3: Brother Ali / DJ Abilities at Asheville Music Hall
May 3: Starseer / East Ritual / Lucky Flip at Fleetwood's
May 3: Eyes Up Here Comedy Mother's Day Edition at Ginger's Revenge 🎤
May 3: King Garbage at Sierra Nevada - Amphitheater
May 3: Pons / Tombstone Poetry / Fruit Trip / DJ Tommy M at Static Age Records
May 3: 369 Monologue and Short Play Festival pt. 3: Hell and High Water at Tina McGuire Theatre 🎭
May 4: Anarkuss / JD Pinkus / Busy Weather / Two Planes at Fleetwood's
May 4: Empire Strikes Brass at Highland Brewing - The Meadow
May 4: Radical Comedy: Gabbie Watts at RAD Brewing 🎤
May 4: Becky Robinson at Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 🎤
For full events listings, check out our new sister site AVL-Live.com
(Spellling photo by Stephanie Pia)
