Jul 15

Jul 15 This Week in Asheville: July 15-21

Asheville’s wealth of live music 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.

Collapse Fest

If standing in a large crowd, soaking in sunshine while a dapper man sings soaring pop tunes isn’t quite your thing, maybe you’ll be more at home at Eulogy on Thursday night. Showgoers will be treated to an evening of dark synthy goodness by a well-curated lineup of underground darkwave acts. —Jonny Leather

w/ Blood Handsome / Healng / Joyfriend / Jeff In Leather / Cold Choir
at Eulogy
Thursday, July 18
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
[darkwave, industrial, synth pop]
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Andrew Bird + Nickel Creek

Almost exactly a year ago, torrential rain cut short the terrific double bill of Iron & Wine and Andrew Bird at Rabbit Rabbit before the whistling could commence. This time around, the charming violinist will be joined by the masterful progressive bluegrass trio of Chris Thile, Sara Watkins, and Sean Watkins. It’s a dream bill of legacy artists who’ve consistently pushed Americana in fresh directions. —JL

w/ Mike Viola
at Rabbit Rabbit
Thursday, July 18
Doors: 5pm / Show: 6pm
[chamber pop, americana, bluegrass]
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Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast

Fixtures of the Asheville scene since 2011, these hard-working rockers have earned well-deserved acclaim across the U.S. and Europe for their energetic live shows, but always seem to save a little extra for their occasional hometown shows each year. If you can brave the madcap parking situation this Friday — and if a rainy forecast doesn’t interfere — it’s well worth the effort to check them out for free at this month’s Downtown After 5 concert. —Edwin Arnaudin

w/ The Greenliners
at Downtown After 5, N. Lexington Ave.
Friday, July 19
5pm
[soul rock]
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Tinariwen

Formed in 1979, this Tuareg collective has endured through far more adversity than your typical rock band. No one in Green Day ever took arms in a rebellion against an oppressive government like multiple members of this ensemble did in the 1980s. But as fascinating as the group’s backstory is, it’s the music that makes them special. This groundbreaking band opened the door for the current wave of groups that includes Mdou Moctar, Bombino, and Terakaft. —JL

w/ BASIC
at Burial Forestry Camp
Friday, July 19
Doors: 5pm / Show: 6pm
[Tuareg, desert blues]
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