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Review: Jason Isbell at Brevard Music Center
Jul 28

Jul 28 Review: Jason Isbell at Brevard Music Center

Edwin Arnaudin
Acoustic, Americana, Folk, Alt-country

Concluding his solo tour, the singer/songwriter commanded a space more accustomed to symphonies.

Hellbender's opening weekend
Jul 25

Jul 25 Hellbender's opening weekend

Edwin Arnaudin
Rock, Americana, Folk

The Orange Peel’s new outdoor venue has plenty of potential — and lots of kinks to work out.

Review: American Football + Ian Sweet at The Orange Peel
Jul 23

Jul 23 Review: American Football + Ian Sweet at The Orange Peel

Olivia Thomas
Emo, Rock

The Midwest emo band continues to impress nearly 30 years into its run.

Through the Lens: Kurt Vile at The Orange Peel
Jul 22

Jul 22 Through the Lens: Kurt Vile at The Orange Peel

Jason Keefer

The Philly indie rock icon played a set of fan favorites to a capacity crowd.

Through the Lens: of Montreal + CorMae at The Grey Eagle
Jul 22

Jul 22 Through the Lens: of Montreal + CorMae at The Grey Eagle

Jason Keefer
Pop, Rock

The energetic rockers lit up Independence Day weekend.

Through the Lens: 5 Seconds of Summer at Bridgestone Arena
Jul 22

Jul 22 Through the Lens: 5 Seconds of Summer at Bridgestone Arena

Olivia Thomas
Pop, Rock

The Australian sensations backed up years of evolution in Nashville, proving their longevity is no accident.

Through the Lens: Local Natives + Wild Nothing + Pink Beds at Forestry Camp
Jul 22

Jul 22 Through the Lens: Local Natives + Wild Nothing + Pink Beds at Forestry Camp

Justin Bowman
Rock

Burial Beer Co. celebrated its 13th anniversary with an impressive lineup.

Asheville Stages' Favorite Local Albums of the Year (So Far)
Jul 21

Jul 21 Asheville Stages' Favorite Local Albums of the Year (So Far)

Jonny Leather
Alt-country, Ambient, Electronic, Electro-industrial, Experimental, Folk, Math rock, Post-hardcore, Post-punk, Pop, Psychedelic, Punk, Rock

Our writers highlight the standout local releases of the first half of 2026

Through the Lens: Idle County + i26connector + Colin Miller at AyurPrana Listening Room
Jul 16

Jul 16 Through the Lens: Idle County + i26connector + Colin Miller at AyurPrana Listening Room

Jonny Leather
Alt-country, Slowcore

The local alt-country outfit celebrated the release of its new album with excellent supporting sets from friends i26connector and Colin Miller

Review: Spoon at The Orange Peel
Jul 8

Jul 8 Review: Spoon at The Orange Peel

Jay Moye and Edwin Arnaudin
Rock

The rockers’ long-awaited local headlining show was packed with hits but few surprises.

Interview: Ben K Lochen (Idle County)
Jul 1

Jul 1 Interview: Ben K Lochen (Idle County)

Jonny Leather
Alt-country, Rock

Asheville Stages caught up with the Idle County frontman ahead of the July 10 release of Long Gone Saviors and the band's July 11 show at AyurPrana Listening Room

Through the Lens: The Hip Abduction at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
Jun 29

Jun 29 Through the Lens: The Hip Abduction at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

Jason Keefer
Reggae, Folk, Rock

Not even a rainstorm could stop the Florida reggae band from spreading its positive energy.

Through the Lens: Hot Mulligan + Joyce Manor at Asheville Yards
Jun 25

Jun 25 Through the Lens: Hot Mulligan + Joyce Manor at Asheville Yards

Bryce Lafoon
Rock

Both bands delivered high-energy performances, fueling an enthusiastic audience and inspiring some of the most crowd surfers Asheville has seen in quite some time.

Through the Lens: Brandi Carlile at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
Jun 23

Jun 23 Through the Lens: Brandi Carlile at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium

Micah Rogers
Acoustic, Americana, Folk, Rock

The singer/songwriter paired insightful and frequently hilarious anecdotes with surprise guest appearances and a masterful performance of some of her finest work.

Through the Lens: Flatland Cavalry + Tobacco Road at Asheville Yards
Jun 11

Jun 11 Through the Lens: Flatland Cavalry + Tobacco Road at Asheville Yards

Jason Keefer
Americana, Country, Blues, Rock

The Texas country/folk/Americana band and Nashville blues rockers combined for a high-energy night.

Through the Lens: Bear Shadow Festival 2026
Jun 11

Jun 11 Through the Lens: Bear Shadow Festival 2026

Bryce Lafoon
Blues, Country, Folk, Rock, Soul

The May 31 slate at the Highlands festival was an afternoon to remember.

Review: Mac DeMarco at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
Jun 5

Jun 5 Review: Mac DeMarco at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium

Olivia Thomas
Rock

The Canadian rocker and his band kept the capacity crowd rapt throughout their set.

Review: "Weird Al" Yankovic at Bon Secours Wellness Arena
Jun 2

Jun 2 Review: "Weird Al" Yankovic at Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Jonny Leather
Comedy, Parody, Pop

The icon’s Bigger & Weirder tour delivered a refreshing absurdity to the Greenville, SC arena on May 30

Through the Lens: Andrew Bird with the Asheville Symphony at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
Jun 1

Jun 1 Through the Lens: Andrew Bird with the Asheville Symphony at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium

Jonny Leather
Classical, Folk, Pop

With orchestral accompaniment, the singer-songwriter treated fans to a magnificent rare front-to-back performance of his acclaimed 2005 album, The Mysterious Production of Eggs

Interview: Future Islands
May 21

May 21 Interview: Future Islands

Jay Moye
Pop, Rock, Synth Pop

The synth-pop masters play The Orange Peel on May 22 & 23.

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