This Week in Asheville: June 2-8
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.
Sleigh Bells
It’s hard to believe it’s been 15 years since Sleigh Bells dropped “Rill Rill,” the Funkadelic-sampling track that helped define a sonic moment. Few artists can release a song that captures an era quite like that, and while the duo has a solid new album in tow, they’re self-aware enough to know fans will be craving the high-voltage jams from their beloved debut, Treats. —Jonny Leather
w/ Sophie Hunter
at The Orange Peel
Monday, June 2
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
[indie rock]
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This Is Not MANAS (MANAS + Che Chen)
AyurPrana Listening Room continues to deliver on the experimental music front. Sure, the name couldn't be clearer, but guitarist Tashi Dorji and percussionist Thom Nguyen — Asheville's longtime avant-garde duo — will take the stage, this time expanding to a trio with the addition of NYC-based multi-instrumentalist Che Chen (75 Dollar Bill). —JL
w/ Kelsey Wilson
at AyurPrana Listening Room
Tuesday, June 3
Doors: 6pm / Show: 7pm
[experimental]
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Peter Hook & The Light
On his current tour, Joy Division/New Order bassist Peter Hook and his band are performing New Order’s 2001 album Get Ready in its entirety. While it may not hold the same iconic status as the band’s ’80s output, it’s a strong record in its own right — and the second half of the set delivers a well-curated mix of legendary tracks from both the Joy Division and New Order catalogs. —JL
at The Orange Peel
Tuesday, June 3
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
[indie rock, synth pop]
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Ramy Youssef: love beam 7000
At just 34, American comedian Ramy Youssef has already created and starred in the award-winning series Ramy, delivered a standout performance in the Oscar-winning film Poor Things, and hosted Saturday Night Live. As if that weren’t impressive enough, he’s now added a hilarious new Amazon Prime animated series, #1 Happy Family USA, to his résumé. It'd be so easy to resent him for his successes if he weren't just so incredibly amiable and funny. —JL
at The Orange Peel
Saturday, June 7
Doors: 6pm / Show: 7pm
[comedy]
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Josh Gates Live!
A real-life Indiana Jones of sorts, Josh Gates has put his dual degrees in archaeology and drama to adventurous use, traveling to the farthest corners of the globe to investigate ancient myths and unsolved mysteries — the foundation of his hit TV shows Destination Truth and Expedition: Unknown. Unlike many of his reality TV peers, Gates comes across as both genuine and likable. Billed as an evening of “Legends, Mysteries, and Tales of Adventure,” this promises to be a lively night of captivating storytelling. —JL
at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
Sunday, June 8
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
[spoken, comedy]
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ADDITIONAL SHOWS HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Bele Shred performers Aunt Vicki (Photo by Geddi Monroe)
🎤 = comedy; 🎭 = theater
June 5: Dead Billionaires + Safety Coffin + The Remantalists at Fleetwood's
June 5: Dirty Dozen Brass Band at Grey Eagle Music Hall
June 6: Jono Zalay at DSSOLVR 🎤
June 6: Cold Choir + Hex Cassette + Corpse Dust at Fleetwood’s
June 6: The Disco Biscuits at French Broad River Brewery Outdoor Stage
June 6: Ballyhoo! + Tropidelic at Grey Eagle Music Hall
June 6: The Beach Boys at Harrah's Cherokee Event Center
June 6: Don’t Tell Comedy at Secret Location - West Asheville 🎤
June 6: Bele Shred Music Festival at Sweeten Creek Brewing
June 6: Sex Faces + Paint Fumes + Gino and The Goons at Static Age Records
June 7: The Disco Biscuits at French Broad River Brewery Outdoor Stage
June 7: Eyes Up Here Comedy Pride Month Edition at Ginger's Revenge 🎤
June 7: Bele Shred Music Festival at Sweeten Creek Brewing
June 7: Miklos & Sheetz Celebration of Life at Static Age Records
June 8: The Wholesome Boys + East Ritual + Puppy Chain at Fleetwood's
June 8: Natti Love Joys at Highland Brewing - The Meadow
For full events listings check out AVL-Live.com
(MANAS photo by Jonny Leather)
