This Week in Asheville: Nov. 24-30
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.
D’Angelo Tribute feat. Asheville’s Finest
Although he only released three albums over his distinguished career, Michael Eugene Archer made an immeasurable impact that transcended genre. The neo-soul icon’s recent passing was unexpected and shook the music industry, and an eight-piece band featuring some of the local scene’s most talented players will pay homage to his musical brilliance. —Jonny Leather
at Asheville Music Hall
Friday, Nov. 28
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm
[neo-soul, funk]
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Baron Vaughn
If you’ve had to endure a few less-than-enjoyable family conversations while gorging on stuffing and pumpkin pie, you could probably use a good laugh — and Modelface Comedy’s Friday night offering is just about perfect. The expressive LA–based comic has appeared alongside Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin in Grace and Frankie, voiced Tom Servo in the latest iteration of Mystery Science Theater 3000, and co-hosted The New Negroes with beloved underground rapper Open Mike Eagle. —JL
w/ Tiffany Burke
at The Funkatorium
Friday, Nov. 28
Doors: 6pm / Show: 7pm
[stand-up comedy]
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David Wilcox
Acoustic Syndicate’s yearly Thanksgiving Saturday show at The Grey Eagle is unfortunately on hiatus, but this local singer/songwriter continues to hold down the holiday’s weekend’s Friday slot. His warm, lived-in folk music has attracted a passionate fanbase, so if you’re looking to expand your musical family with like-minded people, this is your chance. —Edwin Arnaudin
at Grey Eagle Music Hall
Friday, Nov. 28
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
[folk, Americana]
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Amythyst Kiah
Direct from Johnson City, this gifted vocalist and multi-instrumentalist continues to come into her own as a songwriter, boldly chronicling modern Black female life and exposing various hypocrisies that she’s witnessed as a youth and adult in Tennessee. She’s already collaborated with such heavy hitters as Rhiannon Giddens and S.G. Goodman, and even bigger things seem likely. —EA
at Grey Eagle Music Hall
Sunday, Nov. 30
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
[folk, blues rock]
more info
HONORABLE MENTIONS
All Aboard AVL: The Last Waltz (Photo courtesy of the artists)
🎤 = comedy; 🎭 = theater
Nov. 24: Sun Organ + Tombstone Poetry + Sean Hamilton & Jonas van den Bossche duo + Okapi at Static Age Records
Nov. 25: Next Failure + Night Beers + Resthome at Fleetwood's
Nov. 25: bl_ank + Brett Kent & Clay White drone duo at Static Age Records
Nov. 26: Healyside Trio at Eulogy
Nov. 26: All Aboard AVL: The Last Waltz at Grey Eagle Music Hall
Nov. 26: Family Avoidance, a Thanksgiving Comedy Show at RAD Brewing 🎤
Nov. 28: Frute + Buddhagraph Spaceship at Asheville Music Hall
Nov. 28: 15th Annual Byrds of a Feather Gram Parsons/Gene Clark Tribute at Eda's Hideaway
Nov. 28: 77 Lies + Tiny Tvs + Holley 750 at Fleetwood's
Nov. 28: Rock N Roll Rewind at The Orange Peel
Nov. 29: Leftovers, a Post-Thanksgiving Comedy Showcase at Ginger's Revenge 🎤
Nov. 29: Rumours ATL: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute at The Orange Peel
Nov. 29: Don't Tell Comedy at Secret Location - RAD 🎤
Nov. 30: RAD Comedy — Tiffany Burke at RAD Brewing
Nov. 30: Pastor Troy + City Jordan + Bloodline TP3 + Sh4rk N4tion at Sly Grog Lounge
For full events listings check out AVL-Live.com
(Amythyst Kiah photo by Kevin King)
