This Week in Asheville: July 22-28
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.
Mates of State
The husband-and-wife duo of Jason Hammel and Kori Gardner have been relatively inactive for a decade or more, which makes this listing all the more surprising. In a world that desperately needs a bit of joy, the pair’s infectious indie pop is more than welcome in this town. —Jonny Leather
w/ Al Menne
at Grey Eagle
Tuesday, July 23
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
[indie pop]
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Fruit Bats
Wasn't Eric D. Johnson just in town with folk rock supergroup Bonny Light Horseman? Goes to show how much the golden-voiced singer/songwriter and multi-instrument loves Asheville. Heading west after playing Merge 35 in Carrboro, Johnson and labelmate will hold court down by the banks of the French Broad — and more than likely share a few songs from their forthcoming collaborative EP. —Edwin Arnaudin
w/ Torres
at The Outpost
Friday, July 26
Doors: 5pm / Show: 7pm
[folk, indie pop]
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Steel Pulse
Salvage Station has a knack for bringing in reggae royalty, and this one is no exception. Founded in 1975, this legendary Birmingham act was an important link between their Jamaican influences and England’s burgeoning punk scene. Despite some lineup changes over the years, the group has remained active, with its most recent album, Mass Manipulation, receiving a Grammy nomination in 2019. —JL
w/ Jesse Royal
at Salvage Station
Saturday, July 27
Doors: 5:30pm / Show: 6:30pm
[reggae]
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Mary Timony
The greatness of Helium may be somewhat forgotten in the time passed since the alternative rock band’s ’90s run, but that doesn’t mean that the group’s frontwoman hasn’t left a lasting mark on what’s come since. Timony’s guitar sound and vocal influence can be heard in more modern acts like Wednesday, Julien Baker and Sunday night’s opener Speedy Ortiz. Her new album, Untame the Tiger, proves that she hasn’t lost her magic touch.
w/ Speedy Ortiz
at Eulogy
Sunday, July 28
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
[indie rock]
more info
Yesterday’s Clothes (Photo by Cooper Burchett)
ADDITIONAL SHOWS HAPPENING THIS WEEK
🎤 = comedy; 🎭 = theater
July 22: Brijean / Colloboh at The Grey Eagle
July 24: Friendship / Colin Miller / Natalie Jane Hill at Eulogy
July 24: Tennis Courts / Yesterdays Clothes / Elijah Johnston at Fleetwood's
July 24: Vincent Neil Emerson at The Grey Eagle
July 24: Vanishing Kid / Insomniac at The Odd
July 24: Iration & Pepper / Denm / Artikal Sound System at Salvage Station
July 24: Cabaret at Flat Rock Playhouse 🎭
July 25: Airshow at Asheville Music Hall
July 25: Pictures of Vernon / Big Girl / Aunt Vicki / Mary Metal at Eulogy
July 25: Big Lonesome / Polly Panic / Crooked Ghost at Fleetwood’s
July 25: The Last Revel at The Grey Eagle
July 25: School of Rock New Moon Mountain Festival Supergroups! at Orange Peel
July 25: Yasu Cub / Feeling Format / Trust Blinks / Dish at Static Age Records
July 25: Voice Commands at BeBe Theatre 🎭
July 25: Cabaret at Flat Rock Playhouse 🎭
July 25: Taking a Chance on Love at SART 🎭
July 26: Bloodkin at Asheville Music Hall
July 26: Kyshona at The Grey Eagle Patio
July 26: Katie’s Randy Cat at Jack of the Wood
July 26: Big Fur at The One Stop
July 26: Steve Hofstetter at The Orange Peel 🎤
July 26: DirtBike / Secret Guest / Lawndry / Lion Country Ferrari at Static Age Records
July 26: Voice Commands at BeBe Theatre 🎭
July 26: Cabaret at Flat Rock Playhouse 🎭
July 26: The Tall Woman at SART 🎭
July 26: Taking a Chance on Love at SART 🎭
July 27: Bloodkin at Asheville Music Hall
July 27: Zillicoah / Oberlin / East Ritual at Fleetwood’s
July 27: Jackson Grimm & The Bull Moose Party at Jack of the Wood
July 27: Frute at The One Stop
July 27: Julianna Jade / Washer Dryer / Kassidy Blount at The Outpost
July 27: Voice Commands at BeBe Theatre 🎭
July 27: Cabaret at Flat Rock Playhouse 🎭
July 27: The Tall Woman at SART 🎭
July 27: Taking a Chance on Love at SART 🎭
July 28: Sons of the East / Ben Goldsmith at The Grey Eagle
July 28: Boys Like Girls / Grayscale at The Orange Peel
July 28: Cabaret at Flat Rock Playhouse 🎭
July 28: The Tall Woman at SART 🎭
July 28: Taking a Chance on Love at SART 🎭
(Fruit Bats photo by Chantal Anderson)
