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The Best of 2023
Dec 31

Dec 31 The Best of 2023

Edwin Arnaudin

Asheville Stages contributors reflect on their favorite shows from the past year.

Review: Setting at Eulogy
Dec 22

Dec 22 Review: Setting at Eulogy

Scott Bunn
Instrumental, Experimental, Improvisational

Nathan Bowles, Jaime Fennelly, and Joe Westerlund dropped their instrumental house on the Asheville crowd like a bunch of Dorothys.

Through the Lens: Warren Haynes presents Christmas Jam 2023
Dec 18

Dec 18 Through the Lens: Warren Haynes presents Christmas Jam 2023

Bryce Lafoon
Rock

Slash, Billy F Gibbons, and Jason Bonham led an all-star, rock-forward edition of the annual show.

Review: Sunn O))) at The Orange Peel
Dec 11

Dec 11 Review: Sunn O))) at The Orange Peel

Jonny Leather
Instrumental, Rock, Experimental

Guitarists Stephen O'Malley and Greg Anderson unleashed a brutally loud, sustained noise capable of drowning out a rocket launch. It was an oddly beautiful auditory assault.

Interview: Seth Kauffman (Floating Action)
Dec 1

Dec 1 Interview: Seth Kauffman (Floating Action)

Jay Moye
Rock, Experimental

Floating Action plays a headlining show Dec. 1 at Eulogy.

Review: Hiss Golden Messenger at The Orange Peel
Nov 30

Nov 30 Review: Hiss Golden Messenger at The Orange Peel

Jay Moye
Americana, Rock

M.C. Taylor and his band closed out the first leg of their tour in memorable fashion.

Interview: Scott McMicken (The Hypos, The Ever-Expanding, Dr. Dog) — Part Two
Nov 29

Nov 29 Interview: Scott McMicken (The Hypos, The Ever-Expanding, Dr. Dog) — Part Two

Jay Moye
Rock

Scott McMicken and The Ever-Expanding play Eulogy on Dec. 1.

Review: Graham Nash at the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts
Nov 21

Nov 21 Review: Graham Nash at the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts

Edwin Arnaudin
Folk, Rock

The legendary singer/songwriter and his talented band delivered the goods downtown.

Review: Avey Tare + Deakin + Geologist (Animal Collective) at Eulogy
Nov 21

Nov 21 Review: Avey Tare + Deakin + Geologist (Animal Collective) at Eulogy

Edwin Arnaudin
Rock, Experimental, Instrumental

Three of Animal Collective’s four members showcased their skills via solo sets and collaborations.

Through the Lens: Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real at The Orange Peel
Nov 19

Nov 19 Through the Lens: Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real at The Orange Peel

Bryce Lafoon
Country, Rock

The country rock star was missed during his famous father’s Rabbit Rabbit stop last month. His Nov. 9 show helped ease the pain.

Review: Mary Lattimore + MANAS & E.M.M. + Topographies + Jon Mueller at Eulogy
Nov 19

Nov 19 Review: Mary Lattimore + MANAS & E.M.M. + Topographies + Jon Mueller at Eulogy

Daniel Walton
Experimental, Instrumental

The experimental evening showcased the Asheville-native harpist, Tashi Dorji, Efrim Manuel Menuck, and more.

Through the Lens: Nation of Language at The Grey Eagle
Nov 18

Nov 18 Through the Lens: Nation of Language at The Grey Eagle

Justin Bowman
Rock

The Brooklyn-based indie pop group brought its distinct grooves to town.

Interview: Dave Desmelik
Nov 16

Nov 16 Interview: Dave Desmelik

Brian Postelle
Americana

The local singer/songwriter plays The Outpost on Nov. 18.

Interview: Phil Elverum (Mount Eerie)
Nov 16

Nov 16 Interview: Phil Elverum (Mount Eerie)

Edwin Arnaudin
Americana, Folk, Rock

The singer/songwriter plays Eulogy on Nov. 17.

Through the Lens: Vince Herman Band at Asheville Music Hall
Nov 11

Nov 11 Through the Lens: Vince Herman Band at Asheville Music Hall

Bryce Lafoon
Americana, Country

The Leftover Salmon lead singer brought his country side project to town.

Review: Tortoise at The Grey Eagle
Nov 10

Nov 10 Review: Tortoise at The Grey Eagle

Scott Bunn
Instrumental, Experimental

The instrumental quintet noticeably connected with the appreciative crowd.

Review: Guided By Voices at The Grey Eagle
Nov 10

Nov 10 Review: Guided By Voices at The Grey Eagle

Edwin Arnaudin
Rock

Longtime fans of the band offer their thoughts on its latest Asheville show.

Interview: Scott McMicken (The Hypos, The Ever-Expanding, Dr. Dog) — Part One
Nov 4

Nov 4 Interview: Scott McMicken (The Hypos, The Ever-Expanding, Dr. Dog) — Part One

Jay Moye
Rock

The Asheville transplant’s new band plays Double Crown on Nov. 4.

Interview: Rayland Baxter
Nov 3

Nov 3 Interview: Rayland Baxter

Jay Moye
Blues, Rock, Folk, Soul

The Nashville native plays The Orange Peel on Nov. 4.

Interview: Lena (Secret Shame)
Nov 3

Nov 3 Interview: Lena (Secret Shame)

Jonny Leather
Rock, Post-punk

The Asheville post-punk band play’s Eulogy’s first public show, opening for Xiu Xiu on Nov. 4.

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