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Through the Lens: Merlefest 2023
May 3

May 3 Through the Lens: Merlefest 2023

Bryce Lafoon
Americana, Bluegrass, Alt-country, Country, Folk, Instrumental, Old-time, Rock

The Avett Brothers, Black Opry, Marcus King Band and many others celebrated Doc Watson’s 100th birthday in rain-soaked Wilkesboro.

Review: Wilco at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
May 2

May 2 Review: Wilco at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium

Violet Dwoinen and Edwin Arnaudin
Alt-country, Rock, Folk

A first-timer with the Tweedy & Co. Experience and a veteran exchange notes on a memorable show.

Through the Lens: Mt. Joy and Flipturn at Harrah's Cherokee Center — Asheville
May 2

May 2 Through the Lens: Mt. Joy and Flipturn at Harrah's Cherokee Center — Asheville

Bryce Lafoon
Rock

The rockers gifted fans a memorable 4/20 at Asheville’s biggest indoor music venue.

Through the Lens: Doom Flamingo and Ghostland Observatory at Salvage Station
May 1

May 1 Through the Lens: Doom Flamingo and Ghostland Observatory at Salvage Station

Bryce Lafoon
Electronic, Rock

The electro-rock groups kicked off the venue’s 2023 outdoor season in style.

Review: Pedro the Lion at The Grey Eagle
Apr 30

Apr 30 Review: Pedro the Lion at The Grey Eagle

Jonny Leather
Rock

Frontman David Bazan questioned his artistic past to intriguing and dazzling ends.

Merlefest 2023
Apr 27

Apr 27 Merlefest 2023

Edwin Arnaudin
Americana, Bluegrass, Folk, Old-time, Rock

Shannon Whitworth, Wes Whitson, and Black Opry Revue’s Holly G discuss the 35th annual event and Doc Watson’s 100th birthday.

Through the Lens: Caroline Rose and Hammydown at The Orange Peel
Apr 26

Apr 26 Through the Lens: Caroline Rose and Hammydown at The Orange Peel

Justin Bowman
Rock

The best friends and former bandmates enthralled the Asheville crowd.

Interview: Nicholas Furgiuele (Gringo Star)
Apr 26

Apr 26 Interview: Nicholas Furgiuele (Gringo Star)

Jonny Leather
Rock

Atlanta-based garage rock quartet Gringo Star plays Fleetwood’s on April 29.

Interview: Eric D. Johnson (Fruit Bats)
Apr 26

Apr 26 Interview: Eric D. Johnson (Fruit Bats)

Brian Postelle
Rock

Eric D. Johnson brings his band to Highland’s Bear Shadow festival on April 28.

Review: The New Pornographers at Salvage Station
Apr 24

Apr 24 Review: The New Pornographers at Salvage Station

Jonny Leather
Rock

A.C. Newman and Neko Case’s tunes still have the same joyful pep that they did two decades ago.

Review: Built to Spill at The Grey Eagle
Apr 24

Apr 24 Review: Built to Spill at The Grey Eagle

Violet Dwoinen
Rock

The rock trio solidified its status as a must-see live act.

The Heavy Heavy at The Grey Eagle
Apr 22

Apr 22 The Heavy Heavy at The Grey Eagle

Daniel Walton
Rock

The Brighton, U.K.-based rockers put their own distinct twists on classic sounds.

Review: Skinny Puppy at The Orange Peel
Apr 20

Apr 20 Review: Skinny Puppy at The Orange Peel

Jonny Leather
Electro-industrial

The Canadian electro-industrial pioneers’ final Asheville concert was a theatrical show for the ages.

Review: Flatland Cavalry at The Orange Peel
Apr 18

Apr 18 Review: Flatland Cavalry at The Orange Peel

Bryce Lafoon
Country

The Texas-based country/western band puts a distinct spin on familiar genres.

Review: Molchat Doma at The Orange Peel
Apr 18

Apr 18 Review: Molchat Doma at The Orange Peel

Jonny Leather
Post-punk

The post-punk trio from Belarus transcended language barriers and kept the crowd dancing.

Review: Orville Peck at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
Apr 15

Apr 15 Review: Orville Peck at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium

Jonny Leather
Country

Dressed in his usual fabulous get-up and trademark tasseled mask, the deep-voiced crooner sounded even better than on record. 

Interview: Brian Rosenworcel (Guster)
Apr 15

Apr 15 Interview: Brian Rosenworcel (Guster)

Edwin Arnaudin
Rock

Guster plays the High Water Festival on April 15.

Review: Duster at The Grey Eagle
Apr 15

Apr 15 Review: Duster at The Grey Eagle

Violet Dwoinen
Slowcore

The slowcore legends captured the audience's attention in their dream-like web of music.

Review: Bikini Kill at The Orange Peel
Apr 14

Apr 14 Review: Bikini Kill at The Orange Peel

Beth Keefauver
Punk

The riot grrrl legends provided a needed night of catharsis, years in the making.

Interview: Chris Forsyth
Apr 13

Apr 13 Interview: Chris Forsyth

Scott Bunn
Rock

The Philly-based rocker plays The Outpost on April 15.

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