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Review: The Hives at The Orange Peel
Mar 27

Mar 27 Review: The Hives at The Orange Peel

Edwin Arnaudin
Punk, Rock

The Swedish garage rock quintet made its long-awaited Asheville debut count, delivering trademark swagger and unrelenting intensity

Interview: John Medeski
Mar 26

Mar 26 Interview: John Medeski

Edwin Arnaudin
Experimental, Improvisational, Jam, Jazz, Prog, Rock

The revered keyboardist plays in five different ensembles during this year’s Big Ears Festival, March 26-29.

Review: Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy and Friends play R.E.M.’s 'Lifes Rich Pageant' at 40 Watt Club
Mar 21

Mar 21 Review: Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy and Friends play R.E.M.’s 'Lifes Rich Pageant' at 40 Watt Club

Edwin Arnaudin
Rock

Now in its third year, the all-star tribute show creeped closer to peak R.E.M.

Review: Gary Numan at The Orange Peel
Mar 20

Mar 20 Review: Gary Numan at The Orange Peel

Jonny Leather
Synth Pop, Rock, Post-punk, Electronic

Sure, the phones came out for “Cars” — but there was much more to Gary Numan’s Orange Peel set on March 12

Review: Nothing at Eulogy
Mar 13

Mar 13 Review: Nothing at Eulogy

Jonny Leather
Shoegaze, Rock, Psychedelic, Experimental

A four-band Eulogy bill delivered sensory overload — from Violent Magic Orchestra's chaotic opener to Nothing's suffocating headline wall of sound

Through the Lens: Shovels & Rope at The Radio Room
Mar 12

Mar 12 Through the Lens: Shovels & Rope at The Radio Room

Jason Keefer
Rock

The inventive indie rock duo delighted the capacity crowd in Greenville.

Through the Lens: Ratboys & Florry at The Grey Eagle
Mar 12

Mar 12 Through the Lens: Ratboys & Florry at The Grey Eagle

Jonny Leather
Alt-country, Rock

Riding the buzz of new album Singin' to an Empty Chair, Chicago's Ratboys filled The Grey Eagle on March 10 — with tourmates Florry's heavy alt-country sound more than holding its own

Through the Lens: Tyler Ramsey and Carl Broemel at The Grey Eagle
Mar 10

Mar 10 Through the Lens: Tyler Ramsey and Carl Broemel at The Grey Eagle

Jason Keefer
Acoustic, Americana, Folk

The indie rock legends captivated the capacity crowd with a stripped-down, acoustic set.

Review: Makaya McCraven at AyurPrana Listening Room
Mar 4

Mar 4 Review: Makaya McCraven at AyurPrana Listening Room

Scott Bunn
Jazz, Instrumental, Improvisational

The future of jazz has arrived.

Interview: Carl Broemel (My Morning Jacket)
Feb 26

Feb 26 Interview: Carl Broemel (My Morning Jacket)

Jay Moye
Acoustic, Americana, Folk

The MMJ guitarist and Tyler Ramsey play duo shows, Feb. 27-28 at The Grey Eagle.

Interview: XOR
Feb 18

Feb 18 Interview: XOR

Jonny Leather
Ambient, Electronic, Experimental

Exploring the ambient depths of Matthew Bowman’s Present Tense.

Through the Lens: Friendship at The Grey Eagle
Feb 9

Feb 9 Through the Lens: Friendship at The Grey Eagle

Jonny Leather
Alt-country, Folk, Rock

Despite a heavy snowfall the day prior, a devoted crowd braved the roads to catch the Philly alt-country band on Feb. 1 at The Grey Eagle, alongside local standouts i26 Connector and Natalie Jane Hill

Through the Lens: The Wombats at The Orange Peel
Feb 7

Feb 7 Through the Lens: The Wombats at The Orange Peel

Jason Keefer
Rock

The Liverpool rockers played a high-energy set full of fan favorites and new jams.

Interview: McKinney
Feb 7

Feb 7 Interview: McKinney

Jonny Leather
Folk, Jazz, Pop, Rock

The local artist discusses her debut album, growing up in a music school, and the emotional aftermath of Helene

Review: Agriculture at Eulogy
Feb 4

Feb 4 Review: Agriculture at Eulogy

Jonny Leather
Metal, Post-punk

The Los Angeles black metal quartet turned cacophony into catharsis at Eulogy

Review: Jon Spencer Trio at The Grey Eagle
Feb 3

Feb 3 Review: Jon Spencer Trio at The Grey Eagle

Jonny Leather
Rock

The alt-rock legend delivered a blaring, sweat-drenched sermon that reaffirmed the invigorating power of live music

Review: The Winter Carnival Tour at The Orange Peel
Feb 2

Feb 2 Review: The Winter Carnival Tour at The Orange Peel

Micah Rogers
Hip-hop

Atmosphere, Kool Keith, R.A. the Rugged Man, and Mr. Dibbs made for a dream night of indie hip-hop.

Interview: Zach Tenorio (Taper's Choice)
Feb 2

Feb 2 Interview: Zach Tenorio (Taper's Choice)

Scott Bunn
Jam

The supergroup composed of members from Vampire Weekend, Real Estate, Darkside, and Arc Iris play Asheville Music Hall on Feb. 4.

Though the Lens: Modern Nature at Static Age
Jan 29

Jan 29 Though the Lens: Modern Nature at Static Age

Jonny Leather
Rock

After moonlighting as Brigid Dawson’s backing band, the British quartet stepped into the spotlight and dazzled on its own terms.

Review: Brett Naucke at Lamplight
Jan 27

Jan 27 Review: Brett Naucke at Lamplight

Jonny Leather
Experimental, Electronic

The experimental electronic composer played an enchanting one-off performance of his latest album.

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