This Week in Asheville: Oct. 27-Nov. 2
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.
The World Is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid To Die
More than just a ridiculously long moniker, the sextet from Connecticut is one of the quintessential modern emo bands, and their new album finds the group at its heaviest. —Jonny Leather
w/ MX Lonely
at Eulogy
Tuesday, Oct. 28
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
[emo, indie rock]
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Oddisee + Spaceman Jones & The Motherships
Touring to celebrate the 10th anniversary of his album The Good Fight, the lyrically sharp, smooth-spitting Washington, D.C. rapper continues the South Slope venue’s strong track record of booking impressive hip-hop acts. Toss in the gold standard of Asheville’s rap scene, a forecast of rain, and…yes…just go ahead and click the “more info” link below to buy tickets. —Edwin Arnaudin
at Eulogy
Wednesday, Oct. 29
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
[hip-hop]
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Halloween Cover Show
Tongues of Fire as Nirvana + Impending Joy as Tame Impala + Bleedseason as Korn + Boat Command w/ McKinney as No Doubt plus Blue Cheer
There’s a good argument to be made that the best part of Halloween is the opportunity to see a favorite local band transform into a wild tribute act. So, yeah, we’re psyched to see Impending Joy rip through a cover of “The Less I Know The Better.” —JL
at Eulogy
Thursday, Oct. 30
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
[indie rock]
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The Beths
The impeccably catchy indie rock band from New Zealand proved to be an absolute joy last time they played The Orange Peel. Don’t be a dumdum and miss them this time around. —JL
w/ Phoebe Rings
at The Orange Peel
Thursday, Oct. 30
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
[indie rock, indie pop]
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Adrianne Blanks & The Oracles (Haunted Cabaret Pt. 2)
The second week of the local “cocktail noir outfit” bringing its macabre pleasures to various Asheville venues rolls on at some of the city’s more personality-rich spaces. —EA
at The Crow & Quill
Thursday, Oct. 30
Show: 8pm
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at Fitz and the Wolfe
Friday, Oct. 31
Show: 7pm
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Nick Shoulders
The former punk rocker turned yodeling country crooner might not be the most obvious choice for a Halloween night out, but throw on your best sexy blobfish costume and spend the evening with the Fayetteville, AR native — you won’t regret it. As an added treat, the singer/songwriter will be celebrating the release of his new album, Refugia Blues. —JL
w/ Chris Acker
at Grey Eagle Music Hall
Friday, Oct. 31
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
[country, folk]
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Paula Poundstone
It’s safe to argue that the groundbreaking comedian was one of the biggest stand-ups of the ’80s and '90s. Her star has faded significantly since then, but her keen observations still draw the laughs. —JL
at Wortham Center for the Performing Arts
Friday, Oct. 31
Show: 7:30pm
[stand-up comedy]
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Indigo De Souza
The return to Asheville should be pretty special for the hometown girl. 2024 was rough — she lost nearly everything when the French Broad River flooded her Marshall home during Tropical Storm Helene — but her first local show in nearly a year should be a cathartic celebration that brings together family, friends, and fans. —JL
w/ Mothé
at The Orange Peel
Sunday, Nov. 2
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
[indie rock, pop]
more info
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Casey Driessen (Photo by Arthur Driessen)
🎤 = comedy; 🎭 = theater
Oct. 27: Matt Maeson at The Orange Peel
Oct. 27: Charmaine Lee + Brett Naucke + Chandra Shukla at Static Age Records
Oct. 28: Rushadicus (The Cello Goblin) + Casey Driessen at Grey Eagle Music Hall
Oct. 28: Hippie Sabotage at The Orange Peel
Oct. 28: Joyer + i26connector + Blithe at Static Age Records
Oct. 29: Parcels + The Lemon Twigs at ExploreAsheville.com Arena
Oct. 29: Bombargo at Grey Eagle Music Hall
Oct. 29: Grace Helbig – “Let Me Get This Off My Chest” at The Orange Peel 🎤
Oct. 29: Here Come the Mummies at Sierra Nevada - Amphitheater
Oct. 30: Chaparelle at Grey Eagle Music Hall
Oct. 30: Lazr Luvr Halloween Party at Highland Brewing - Taproom
Oct. 31: Sam Barber at Asheville Yards
Oct. 31: Kitchen Dwellers + Fireside Collective at The Orange Peel
Nov. 1: Seán Johnson & The Wild Lotus Band + Paloma Devi at AyurPrana Listening Room
Nov. 1: Eyes Up Here Comedy: Haunted Doll Edition at Ginger's Revenge 🎤
Nov. 1: Kitchen Dwellers + Fireside Collective at The Orange Peel
Nov. 1: Check Your Head at Revival Asheville
Nov. 1: Nox Eternus + Blaakhol + Antiquity at Static Age Records
Nov. 1: Karla Bonoff at Wortham Center for the Performing Arts
Nov. 2: Phil Cook + William Tyler at Eulogy
Nov. 2: Phantom AD + Monster Wave at Fleetwood's
For full events listings check out AVL-Live.com
(Photo of Indigo de Souza by Hannah Sommer)
