This Week in Asheville: June 24-30
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.
Donnie Doolittle
For those who bask in gloom, Charlotte-based Donnie Doolittle delivers a haunted Americana sound that draws from the likes of Nick Cave and Timber Timbre. Filling out the triple bill are a pair of Asheville’s best goth bands. —Jonny Leather
w/ Cold Choir, Dreamkill
at Eulogy
Wednesday, June 26
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm
[post-punk, darkwave, goth rock]
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Jenny Lewis
From the indie rock of Rilo Kiley to the synth pop of The Postal Service to her own extensive solo music career, the former child actor has proven to be one of the most versatile and enduring songwriters to emerge in the early 21st century. —JL
w/ Dean Johnson
at The Orange Peel
Wednesday, June 26
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
[soft rock, indie pop, alt-country]
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Grails
One of the more eclectic bands of the early aughts’ post-rock explosion, this Northwest quartet has continued to evolve over the years and should offer up an expansive sonic journey. —JL
w/ Nathan Bowles Trio
at Eulogy
Thursday, June 27
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
[post-rock, experimental rock]
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David Spade
This show is billed as the Joe Dirt Country Bus Tour, so it’s safe to expect that the wise-cracking comedian will be making an appearance on stage as the memorable mullet-headed character from the 2001 film. —JL
at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
Friday, June 28
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
[comedy]
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Blue Cactus
In 2013, Triangle-based singer/songwriter Steph Stewart was the first artist I interviewed during my freelance days for the Asheville Citizen-Times. She’s no longer with her band The Boyfriends and our daily paper slashed its arts coverage seven years ago, but we’ve both gone on to bigger and better things — particularly Stewart who, along with former Boyfriends bandmate Mario Arnez, has found her voice through fresh, creative twists on country music. —Edwin Arnaudin
at Grey Eagle Patio
Saturday, June 29
Doors: 5pm / Show: 5:30pm
[folk/alt-country/rock]
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Adam Holzman
Regarded as one of the most innovative keyboardists alive, Holzman has collaborated with an extensive list of performers that includes Miles Davis and Steven Wilson. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness a master at close proximity. —JL
at Static Age Records
Saturday, June 29
Doors: 8pm / Show: 8:30pm
[jazz fusion]
more info
Astoria (Photo by Charlie Boss)
ADDITIONAL SHOWS HAPPENING THIS WEEK
June 24: Tuba Skinny at Grey Eagle
June 24: Lagrimas / tba at Static Age Records
June 25: Hans Williams at Grey Eagle
June 26: Colicchie at Grey Eagle
June 26: BOYSCOUTMARIE / Peach Rings / Powder Horns / Feeling Format at The Odd
June 26: Red Fred / Charli Jasper / DJ Tommy M / Natural Blk Invention at Static Age Records
June 27: NiGHTofAL / Bruschetta Delorean / Disco Goddess / Abito Nero at 27 Club
June 27: Mabilene / Sara Jean Kelly at Citizen Vinyl
June 27: Shovels & Rope at Pisgah Brewing
June 27: Erik Koskinen Band at Grey Eagle
June 27: Space Grandma / Snake Prophecy / Acid Joe at Fleetwood’s
June 28: Twen / Heffner / Siblings at Eulogy
June 28: CTNW, tinyTVs, & Psycho Psycho at Fleetwood’s
June 28: Andrew Scotchie / Whitney Monge at One World - West
June 28: Michael Franti & Spearhead / Trevor Hall / Bombargo at Salvage Station
June 28: Bottled Violence / Garden Angel / Cystic Nourishment / Nobody's Fool at Static Age Records
June 29: Astoria / Superflower / Lava Gulls at Eulogy
June 29: Shape of the Crowd Book Release: Socialist Anxiety / Tula Vera / Bad Ties at Fleetwood’s
June 29: Hustle Souls / Krave Amiko at One World - West
June 29: Michael Franti & Spearhead / Trevor Hall / Bombargo at Salvage Station
June 30: EYEHATEGOD / No/Más at Eulogy
June 30: Yer Flowers / Claire Whall / Feeling Format at Fleetwood’s
June 30: Whitehall at Grey Eagle Patio
June 30: Kristy Lee at Grey Eagle
June 30: Beacon of Light at One World - West
June 30: Jonah Parzen-Johnson / Adam Lion / Damron & ffALO at Static Age Records
(Photo of Jenny Lewis by Bobbi Rich)
