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Top 5 moments from National Homecoming 2023
Sep 24

Sep 24 Top 5 moments from National Homecoming 2023

Edwin Arnaudin
Rock

Pavement, Patti Smith, The Walkmen, Julia Jacklin, and the festival hosts made for a memorable weekend in Cincinnati.

Through the Lens: Earl Scruggs Music Festival 2023
Sep 21

Sep 21 Through the Lens: Earl Scruggs Music Festival 2023

Bryce Lafoon
Americana, Bluegrass, Folk

The second yearly event brought big names as well as local and international roots music talent to Tryon.

Top 5 moments from the 2023 Hopscotch Music Festival
Sep 20

Sep 20 Top 5 moments from the 2023 Hopscotch Music Festival

Edwin Arnaudin
Rock, Pop, Country

Raleigh’s three-day musical celebration continued its return to form with help from some talented headliners.

Review: Tangerine Dream at The Orange Peel
Sep 19

Sep 19 Review: Tangerine Dream at The Orange Peel

Daniel Walton
Electronic, Experimental, Instrumental

The electronic legends continued to evolve with their latest appealing lineup.

Interview: Chris Eldridge (Mighty Poplar; Punch Brothers)
Sep 14

Sep 14 Interview: Chris Eldridge (Mighty Poplar; Punch Brothers)

Jay Moye
Bluegrass

Mighty Poplar plays The Grey Eagle on Sept. 19.

Through the Lens: STS9 at Salvage Station
Sep 10

Sep 10 Through the Lens: STS9 at Salvage Station

Arlo Abrams
Instrumental, Electronic, Experimental, Jam

The instrumental ensemble solidified its greatness on the outdoor stage.

Through the Lens: of Montreal + Locate S,1 at The Grey Eagle
Sep 10

Sep 10 Through the Lens: of Montreal + Locate S,1 at The Grey Eagle

Heather Askew
Pop, Rock, Experimental

Two of music’s most entertaining acts lived up to their billing.

Interview: Lola Kirke
Sep 8

Sep 8 Interview: Lola Kirke

Edwin Arnaudin
Country, Americana, Pop

The singer/songwriter closes out The Pour House’s Hopscotch Music Festival offerings on Sept. 10.

Through the Lens: AVLFest
Sep 7

Sep 7 Through the Lens: AVLFest

Arlo Abrams
Rock, Punk, Americana, Alt-country

Our photographer offers another perspective on the four-day music celebration.

Review: AVLFest — 20/20 Hindsight
Sep 6

Sep 6 Review: AVLFest — 20/20 Hindsight

Jonny Leather
Rock, Punk, Americana

A month after the inaugural event, our writer/photographer reflects back and offers thoughts on future installments.

Through the Lens: Indigo De Souza + Willi Carlisle + Santiago y Los Gatos + Coconut Cake at AVLFest
Sep 5

Sep 5 Through the Lens: Indigo De Souza + Willi Carlisle + Santiago y Los Gatos + Coconut Cake at AVLFest

Justin Bowman
Rock, World music, Americana

Forestry Camp hosted the festival’s last day of outdoor shows.

Earl Scruggs Music Festival 2023
Sep 1

Sep 1 Earl Scruggs Music Festival 2023

Bryce Lafoon
Americana, Bluegrass, Folk

Emmylou Harris, Greensky Bluegrass, Rissi Palmer, and Del McCoury Band are among this year’s featured artists.

Review: Death Grips at Rabbit Rabbit
Aug 31

Aug 31 Review: Death Grips at Rabbit Rabbit

Violet Dwoinen
Punk, Metal, Experimental

MC Ride and Zach Hill electrified the feisty local crowd.

Review: Scott Stetson + Dust Fuss at AVLFest
Aug 30

Aug 30 Review: Scott Stetson + Dust Fuss at AVLFest

Beth Keefauver
Americana, Rock, Punk

Fleetwood’s and The Grey Eagle showcased the range of artists booked for the inaugural multi-day event.

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.

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