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Review: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit at Rabbit Rabbit
Aug 23

Aug 23 Review: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit at Rabbit Rabbit

Violet Dwoinen
Americana, Rock

The legendary figures of Americana delivered a glorious flurry of sound on a smoldering mountain night.

Review: Queens of the Stone Age at Rabbit Rabbit
Aug 22

Aug 22 Review: Queens of the Stone Age at Rabbit Rabbit

Edwin Arnaudin
Rock

Josh Homme & Co. were in top form (and volume) at the outdoor venue.

Through the Lens: Scott McMicken + River Whyless + Floating Action + Tyler Ramsey + Elora Dash + Tall Tall Trees at The Outpost
Aug 19

Aug 19 Through the Lens: Scott McMicken + River Whyless + Floating Action + Tyler Ramsey + Elora Dash + Tall Tall Trees at The Outpost

Justin Bowman
Rock, Folk, Americana

Some of Asheville’s top musical talent — and some welcome Chapel Hill guests — braved the heat at The Outpost on Aug. 5.

Through the Lens: Safety Coffin + Doc Aquatic + The Snozzberries + Kovacs & The Polar Bear at AVLFest
Aug 17

Aug 17 Through the Lens: Safety Coffin + Doc Aquatic + The Snozzberries + Kovacs & The Polar Bear at AVLFest

Justin Bowman
Psychedelic, Rock, Punk

Our intrepid photographer trekked across town over the first two days of the inaugural music festival.

Review: My Morning Jacket at Beech Mountain Resort
Aug 14

Aug 14 Review: My Morning Jacket at Beech Mountain Resort

Jay Moye
Rock

The night’s catalog-spanning setlist was a suitable sampler for the festival crowd, balancing fan favorites with diehard-pleasing deep cuts.

Through the Lens: Kurt Vile and the Violators at AVLFest
Aug 11

Aug 11 Through the Lens: Kurt Vile and the Violators at AVLFest

Bryce Lafoon
Rock

The laid-back indie rocker provided a lovely, chill evening at Highland Brewing Co.’s Meadow.

Through the Lens: The Pinkerton Raid + Hustle Souls + The 40 20 10s at AVLFest
Aug 11

Aug 11 Through the Lens: The Pinkerton Raid + Hustle Souls + The 40 20 10s at AVLFest

Bryce Lafoon
Americana, Rock, Soul

The Durham and Asheville bands got opening night started in style at Highland Brewing’s Event Center.

Interview: Sa-Roc
Aug 10

Aug 10 Interview: Sa-Roc

Edwin Arnaudin
Hip-hop

The Atlanta-based MC and Rah Digg co-headline The Grey Eagle on Aug. 12.

Through the Lens: Watchhouse at AVLFest
Aug 6

Aug 6 Through the Lens: Watchhouse at AVLFest

Justin Bowman
Americana, Folk

The Chapel Hill-based artists were the big draw Aug. 3 at The Outpost.

Review: AVLFest — Day 1
Aug 6

Aug 6 Review: AVLFest — Day 1

Daniel Walton
Rock, Instrumental, Experimental, Jazz, Punk, Blues, Bluegrass

Our intrepid reporter biked around West Asheville on the inaugural festival’s opening night.

Through the Lens: Julia Jacklin at The Orange Peel
Aug 5

Aug 5 Through the Lens: Julia Jacklin at The Orange Peel

Justin Bowman
Rock

The Australian singer/songwriter and her band charmed the Asheville crowd.

Through the Lens: Atmosphere at The Orange Peel
Aug 2

Aug 2 Through the Lens: Atmosphere at The Orange Peel

Micah Rogers
Hip-hop

The Minneapolis-based artists delivered a thrilling night of hip-hop.

Review: Sheryl Crow at Beech Mountain Resort
Aug 2

Aug 2 Review: Sheryl Crow at Beech Mountain Resort

Edwin Arnaudin
Rock, Soul

The iconic rocker charmed the High Country crowd with a set of hits and some Tar Heel humor.

Through the Lens: Greensky Bluegrass at Salvage Station
Aug 2

Aug 2 Through the Lens: Greensky Bluegrass at Salvage Station

Bryce Lafoon
Bluegrass

The energetic quartet played a two-night run in the city where they cut the bulk of their latest album, “Stress Dreams.”

Interview: Slug (Atmosphere)
Jul 31

Jul 31 Interview: Slug (Atmosphere)

Edwin Arnaudin
Hip-hop

Atmosphere returns to The Orange Peel on Aug. 1.

Review: Man on Man at Static Age Records
Jul 28

Jul 28 Review: Man on Man at Static Age Records

Jonny Leather
Rock

The combo of Joey Holman and Roddy Bottum took advantage of the intimate confines to deliver a thrilling show to the few dozen devoted fans in attendance.

Interview: Horsegirl
Jul 26

Jul 26 Interview: Horsegirl

Tom Chalmers
Rock

The Chicago-based rockers play The Grey Eagle on July 28.

Review: Roamck at Alley Cat Social Club
Jul 25

Jul 25 Review: Roamck at Alley Cat Social Club

Violet Dwoinen
Rock

The Asheville-based noise rockers lived up to their steadily growing buzz.

Review: Michael Franti and Spearhead at Salvage Station
Jul 18

Jul 18 Review: Michael Franti and Spearhead at Salvage Station

Brian Postelle
Rock, Pop

The pop rocker delighted fans and won over cynics with his infectious positivity.

Review: Wednesday at The Orange Peel
Jul 10

Jul 10 Review: Wednesday at The Orange Peel

Brian Postelle
Rock, Alt-country, Shoegaze

The Asheville-based rockers concluded their world tour with a hometown stunner.

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