This Week in Asheville: Feb. 9-15
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.
Amelia Day
The young Nashville-based singer/songwriter appears poised for a breakout, making this an ideal chance to catch her early. Get there in time for McKinney, whose impressive debut album, Bones, is out today. —Jonny Leather
w/ McKinney
at Grey Eagle Music Hall
Wednesday, Feb. 11
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
[folk, pop rock]
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Marissa Nadler
The Nashville-based singer/songwriter writes dreamy ballads that feel made for a David Lynch (RIP) soundtrack. While she impressed at The Odd on her last trip through town, the AyurPrana Listening Room should better suit her reverb-drenched folk. Don’t miss the otherworldly atmospheric folk of Sacred Bones labelmate Maria B.C. in the opening slot. —JL
w/ Maria B.C.
at AyurPrana Listening Room
Thursday, Feb. 12
Doors: 6pm / Show: 7pm
[folk, dream pop]
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Nathanael Jordan
The local singer/songwriter’s last album, Honeymoon Phase, came out all the way back in 2018. A lifetime has passed since then. He returns this Friday with a new record, Shine, and fans will get an early taste at a release celebration also featuring sets from local alt-country mainstays Tombstone Poetry and Raleigh indie rockers Truth Club. —JL
w/ Tombstone Poetry + Truth Club
at Eulogy
Thursday, Feb. 12
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
[alt-country, folk, indie rock]
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Mdou Moctar (solo)
It’s difficult to overstate what a treat it is to catch the brilliant Nigerien guitarist and songwriter in such an intimate setting. The last time he came through town with his band, they delivered a thrilling, packed show at The Orange Peel. His usual backing trio — who performed at APLR last year as Takaat — won’t be joining him this time, so the night may be less raucous than a full-band set, but his spellbinding guitar work is more than enough to carry the room. —JL
w/ Tashi Dorji
at AyurPrana Listening Room
Sunday, Feb. 15
Doors: 6pm / Show: 7pm
[desert blues, African rock, experimental]
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Valgur
This duo from Oaxaca, Mexico makes delightfully off-kilter electronic pop — a sound Asheville doesn’t get nearly enough of. Pairing them with longtime local favorites Astoria and Cold Choir offers plenty of reasons to head out on a Sunday night. —JL
w/ Astoria + Cold Choir
at Static Age Records
Sunday, Feb. 15
Doors: 8pm / Show: 8:45pm
[art pop, industrial, electro-pop]
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HONORABLE MENTIONS
Say She She (Photo by Alyssa Boni)
🎤 = comedy; 🎭 = theater
Feb. 9: Carolina Celtic with Steve Baughman & Robin Bullock at the Monte Vista (White Horse Black Mountain temporary home)
Feb. 9: Telemarket + Whisperin' Ry Jennings + Tanner York at Static Age Records
Feb. 10: Larry Keel & Jon Stickley Duo at Asheville Music Hall
Feb. 10: Billy Strings at ExploreAsheville.com Arena
Feb. 10: The Blues Sessions with Bill Mattox at the Monte Vista (White Horse Black Mountain temporary home)
Feb. 10: Bronwyn Keith-Hynes at Revival Asheville
Feb. 11: Jeeves in Bloom at NC Stage Co. 🎭
Feb. 10: Guitarmageddon ft. Isaac Hadden & Kyser George at Third Room
Feb. 11: Billy Strings at ExploreAsheville.com Arena
Feb. 12: Red Clay Revival + Tanasi + Isaac Hadden at Asheville Music Hall
Feb. 12: Asheville Jazz Combo with Wendy Jones at the Monte Vista (White Horse Black Mountain temporary home)
Feb. 12: Jeeves in Bloom at NC Stage Co. 🎭
Feb. 12: Rory Scovel: Know Your Enemy Tour at The Orange Peel 🎤
Feb. 12: Venus & the Flytraps + massie99 + Seven and a Half Giraffe + Balloon Stampede at Static Age Records
Feb. 13: The Motherfucker with the Hat at Different Strokes 🎭
Feb. 13: Yates! + Mind Splitter + Zuvluguu + Name Drop + Bplems & Joule Lion at Eulogy
Feb. 13: Billy Strings at ExploreAsheville.com Arena
Feb. 13: Thelma and the Sleaze + Cam Girl + Puppy and the Dogs at Fleetwood's
Feb. 13: American Aquarium + River Shook at Grey Eagle Music Hall
Feb. 13: Queen Bee & The Honeylovers at the Monte Vista (White Horse Black Mountain temporary home)
Feb. 13: Jeeves in Bloom at NC Stage Co. 🎭
Feb. 13: Shadowgrass at The Orange Peel
Feb. 13: Kyle Tuttle Band at Revival Asheville
Feb. 13: Valentine's Day Rave w/ BUGGY at Static Age Records
Feb. 13: Dar Williams + Seth Glier at Wortham Center for the Performing Arts
Feb. 13: The Motherfucker with the Hat at Different Strokes 🎭
Feb. 14: Billy Strings at ExploreAsheville.com Arena
Feb. 14: The John Henrys at the Monte Vista (White Horse Black Mountain temporary home)
Feb. 14: Kanika Moore & The Brown Eyed Bois at Revival Asheville
Feb. 14: Sister Wife Sex Strike + Frog Legs + Clover-Lynn and the Hellfires at Static Age Records
Feb. 14: Jeeves in Bloom at NC Stage Co. 🎭
Feb. 15: Say She She + Katzù Oso at Grey Eagle Music Hall
Feb. 15: Jeeves in Bloom at NC Stage Co. 🎭
Feb. 15: RAD Comedy: Sasha Srbulj at RAD Brewing 🎤
For full events listings check out AVL-Live.com
(Mdou Moctar photo by Jonny Leather)
