This Week in Asheville: June 1-7
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.
Patterson Hood
Along with being spoiled beyond belief by regular Drive-By Truckers shows — next one is Sept. 12 at Forestry Camp, BTW — we’re also blessed to host the Americana rockers’ two frontmen’s solo shows pretty much whenever they decide to go on the road. A little shy of six months after Mike Cooley commanded the River Arts District venue’s stage over the course of two generous sets, his partner in crime/rhyme does the same with his own distinct version of a one-man performance. —Edwin Arnaudin
at Grey Eagle Music Hall
Thursday, June 4
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
[Americana, folk, rock]
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Tank and The Bangas
Nearly a decade after winning NPR's Tiny Desk contest, the energetic New Orleans group remains as colorful and genre-defying as ever. —Jonny Leather
w/ Ariel J.
at Grey Eagle Music Hall
Wednesday, June 3
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
[R&B, hip, hop, soul, pop, rock]
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Sharp Pins
Barely old enough to drink, Kai Slater has already made his mark with three Sharp Pins albums — plus several releases as a member of Lifeguard. The restless lo-fi power pop prodigy and his band have passed through Asheville a couple of times in the past year, opening for Woods and, most recently, Snail Mail, but this visit marks its first time here as the main attraction. —JL
w/ Tanner York + Wagging
at Revival
Sunday, June 7
Doors: 6pm / Show: 7pm
[indie rock, power pop]
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Black Uhuru
Though the group has weathered several lineup changes over its five decades, the roots reggae icons have never stopped touring or releasing new music — proof that founding member Derrick "Duckie" Simpson still knows how to groove. —JL
w/ Strong Fire
at Third Room
Sunday, June 7
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
[roots reggae]
more info
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Off With Your Radiohead (Photo by Tom Farr)
🎤 = comedy; 🎭 = theater
June 1: The Fall of Troy at Eulogy
June 4: Love and Other Vices at Different Strokes 🎭
June 4: Coheed and Cambria + Cicada Rhythm at The Orange Peel
June 4: Laney Barnett + Low Groves + Griffin Duffey at Static Age Records
June 5: Esther Rose at AyurPrana Listening Room
June 5: Love and Other Vices at Different Strokes 🎭
June 5: Off with your Radiohead at Eulogy
June 5: Yonder Mountain String Band at Pisgah Brewing
June 5: Wonky Tonk - A psychedelic exploration of country classics at Revival Asheville
June 5: R. Hundro + Glue Sniffin Squishheads + Smith and Earnest at Static Age Records
June 6: Flatland Cavalry at Asheville Yards
June 6: Love and Other Vices at Different Strokes 🎭
June 7: The Deslondes at Grey Eagle Music Hall
June 7: Duncan Trussell (2 shows) at The Orange Peel 🎤
June 7: Big Kitty + Oil Derek + Jackie Kelsh + AC Sapphire at Static Age Records
For full events listings check out AVL-Live.com
(Tank and The Bangas photo by Jeremy Tauriac)
