This Week in Asheville: July 7-13
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.
Gary Clark Jr.
A modern king of blues rock, the Austin native is widely regarded as one of today’s premier guitar-slingers. But it’s not all about flashy solos — his songs carry real emotional weight and staying power. Opening the night is the wonderfully soulful Joy Oladokun, whose music is every bit as heartfelt. —Jonny Leather
w/ Joy Oladokun
at Asheville Yards
Monday, July 7
Doors: 5:30pm / Show: 7pm
[blues rock]
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Lettuce
For one of the most reliable dance parties around, it’s tough to beat these funk stalwarts. Inspiring all sorts of grooving for over 30 years, the sonically rich ensemble kicks off the Mills River brewery’s ticketed outdoor season, which also includes performances by Fitz and the Tantrums, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, and Here Come the Mummies. —Edwin Arnaudin
at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Amphitheatre
Thursday, July 10
Doors: 6pm / Show: 630pm
[funk]
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Iron & Wine + I’m With Her
The last time Sam Beam came through town, the weather had other plans, drenching the downtown venue formerly known as Rabbit Rabbit. This time around, he’ll be joined by the immensely talented folk supergroup I’m With Her, featuring Sara Watkins, Sarah Jarosz, and Aoife O’Donovan. Here’s hoping for clear skies. —JL
w/ Ken Pomeroy
at Asheville Yards
Saturday, July 12
Doors: 5:30pm / Show: 7pm
[folk]
more info
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Doomed and Stoned Fest performers Doomsday Profit (Photo by Alyson Boyer Rode)
🎤 = comedy; 🎭 = theater
July 8: My Body With Blood + Slow Packer + Dish + DJ Tommy M x Natural Blk Invention at Static Age Records
July 9: Bourbon N Beats: KNO LAG CLICK at Pulp
July 9: Briana Marela at Static Age Records
July 9: The Last Wide Open at NC Stage Co. 🎭
July 10: Why Why? + Space Grandma + Lamps Required at Fleetwood's
July 10: Eyes Up Here Comedy presents AVLGBTQueer Comedy at LaZoom Room 🎤
July 10: School of Rock New Moon Festival Show at The Orange Peel
July 10: The Last Wide Open at NC Stage Co. 🎭
July 11: Yonder Mountain String Band + Railroad Earth at Asheville Yards
July 11: Lil Darkie at Eulogy
July 11: Puppy and the Dogs + Creatures of the Sun + The Cherry Tops at Fleetwood's
July 11: Doomed and Stoned Fest (Day 1) at The Odd
July 11: Beach Babes Standup Comedy Show at The Orange Peel 🎤
July 11: Drivel + Small Doses + Bombay Gasoline + Fantomex at Shakey's
July 11: Charlie Paso + Good Trauma + Star Anise + Idle County at Static Age Records
July 11: Off with your Radiohead + Will Franke at Third Room
July 11: The Last Wide Open at NC Stage Co. 🎭
July 12: The Constellations + Starseer + East Ritual at Fleetwood's
July 12: Samantha Crain + Jesse Nolan at Grey Eagle Music Hall
July 12: 5j Barrow at Jack of the Wood
July 12: Don't Tell Comedy - Hendersonville at Modelface Comedy - Secret Location 🎤
July 12: Doomed and Stoned Fest (Day 2) at Sly Grog Lounge
July 12: Mol Sullivan + Pilgrim Party Girl at Static Age Records
July 12: The Last Wide Open at NC Stage Co. 🎭
July 13: CDSM (Celebrity Death Slot Machine) + Powder Horns + Places + Vacant Company at Fleetwood's
July 13: Rage @ The Stage: A Frenzied Evening of Improv Comedy at NC Stage Co. 🎤
July 13: RAD Comedy: Jeremy Alder at RAD Brewing 🎤
July 13: The Last Wide Open at NC Stage Co. 🎭
For full events listings check out AVL-Live.com
(Photo of Gary Clark Jr. by Mike Miller)
