This Week in Asheville: June 22-28
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.
Brother Wallace
Teaming up with Dan Taylor (guitarist for UK soul rock band The Heavy), the West Point, Georgia-bred soul singer and music educator recently released the kind of powerhouse debut that makes people wonder where he’s been hiding all these years. —Jonny Leather
at Grey Eagle Music Hall
Tuesday, June 23
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
[soul]
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Worm
At its best, metal can be an over-the-top spectacle. Combining technical riffage with theatrical performance, the Florida symphonic black metal group is a perfect reminder why the genre is best experienced live. —JL
w/ Necrogasm + All Hell
at Revival
Wednesday, June 24
Doors: 6pm / Show: 7pm
[death metal, symphonic black metal]
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One Wheel Fireworks Show
Recorded in Haw Creek with his good friend Colin Miller, Will Cole’s latest batch of lo-fi slacker rock contemplates mortality with a disarming, rustic charm. —JL
w/ Pivot + Narcan Racecar
at Static Age Records
Wednesday, June 24
Doors: 8pm / Show: 8:45pm
[indie rock, folk rock]
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Sonido Gallo Negro
The Mexico City septet injects psychedelia into cumbia's rhythmic pulse, conjuring a hypnotic sound built to get feet moving. —JL
at Grey Eagle Music Hall
Friday, June 26
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
[cumbia, psych rock]
more info
Sean Patton
One of the stars of FX's English Teacher, this NYC-based stand-up hits town for a special live taping. Early and late shows mean two chances to laugh your ass off. —JL
at AyurPrana Listening Room
Saturday, June 27
Early Show: Doors: 5:30pm / Show: 6pm
Late Show: Doors: 8:30pm / Show: 9pm
[stand-up comedy]
more info
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Sunny War (Photo by Joshua Black Wilkins)
🎤 = comedy; 🎭 = theater
June 22: Matt Heckler at Grey Eagle Music Hall
June 22: A Kiss Before Dying + Heaven Sent + No Sign of Life + Dull Appearance at Static Age Records
June 23: M.A.T.B. (f.k.a. Miranda and The Beat) + D. Sablu at Fleetwood's
June 23: Nether Hour at Revival Asheville
June 24: Footloose at Flat Rock Playhouse 🎭
June 24: Matt Smith’s Well-Crafted Music Series with Steve Okonski, Evan Martin and Kevin Williams at Meadow at Highland Brewing Co.
June 25: Queer Comedy Party: Rooftop Edition at Antidote 🎤
June 25: Footloose at Flat Rock Playhouse 🎭
June 25: Ghostwriter + The Deviled Eggs + Full Time Night Woman at Fleetwood's
June 25: Reverb of Resistance: A Night of Music and Art to Benefit LGBT+ Artists at Grey Eagle Music Hall
June 26: Sunny War at Asheville Music Hall
June 26: Footloose at Flat Rock Playhouse 🎭
June 26: Summerween Side Show at Fleetwood's
June 26: Don't Tell Comedy — West Asheville at Modelface Comedy - Secret Location
June 26: Crisp Comedy featuring Danny Felix at Noble Cider 🎤
June 26: Henry Cho: The Empty Nest Tour at The Orange Peel 🎤
June 26: Goetia + Cemetery Filth + Feral Wretch at Static Age Records
June 27: AVL Stonewall Fest at Asheville Yards
June 27: Chuck Ragan + Cliff B. Worsham & Jacob Danielsen Moore at Eulogy
June 27: Footloose at Flat Rock Playhouse 🎭
June 27: Candy Coffins + T.Colby Band + Mystery Plan at Fleetwood's
June 27: Henry Cho: The Empty Nest Tour at The Orange Peel 🎤
June 27: Bill's Garage at Static Age Records
June 28: Footloose at Flat Rock Playhouse 🎭
June 28: The Hungry & Dangerous + Halogi + 4th Horse at Grey Eagle Music Hall
June 28: Josie Beers Gets Weirds at RAD Brewing 🎤
For full events listings check out AVL-Live.com
