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Review: Trey Anastasio at the Peace Center
Apr 14

Apr 14 Review: Trey Anastasio at the Peace Center

Edwin Arnaudin
Rock, Jam, Acoustic

As with Drive-By Truckers, the proper path to Phish fandom is clearly through the acoustic door.

Top 5* moments from the 2025 Big Ears Festival
Apr 11

Apr 11 Top 5* moments from the 2025 Big Ears Festival

Heather Taylor and Edwin Arnaudin
Blues, Folk, Experimental, Jazz, Rock, Soul

Taj Mahal, Esperanza Spalding, and ANOHNI made for a worthwhile excursion to Knoxville.

Through the Lens: John Vincent III at The Orange Peel
Apr 7

Apr 7 Through the Lens: John Vincent III at The Orange Peel

Micah Rogers
Folk, Rock

The folk rocker and his talented band brought a soulful blend of Americana and pop to an enthusiastic April 2 crowd.

Review: Cowboy Sadness at AyurPrana Listening Room
Apr 7

Apr 7 Review: Cowboy Sadness at AyurPrana Listening Room

Kevin Evans
Rock

The instrumental trio of Nicholas Principe, Peter Silberman, and David Moore enchanted the West Asheville crowd.

Through the Lens: Brass Against at Motorco Music Hall
Apr 5

Apr 5 Through the Lens: Brass Against at Motorco Music Hall

Arlo Abrams
Brass, Metal, Rock

The intimate night of heavy metal brass featured politically charged covers from Rage Against the Machine, Tool, Led Zeppelin, and others.

Interview: Tamara Lindeman (The Weather Station)
Apr 4

Apr 4 Interview: Tamara Lindeman (The Weather Station)

Edwin Arnaudin
Rock, Folk, Jazz

The folk rocker headlines The Grey Eagle on April 7.

Interview: Neal Francis
Apr 2

Apr 2 Interview: Neal Francis

Edwin Arnaudin
Dance, Funk, R&B

The Chicago-based artist and his band return to The Orange Peel on April 3.

Through the Lens: Jeremy and The Clones + Ton of a Bitch + Warmones + Blistering Dissonance at Fleetwood's
Mar 30

Mar 30 Through the Lens: Jeremy and The Clones + Ton of a Bitch + Warmones + Blistering Dissonance at Fleetwood's

Heather Askew
Punk, Rock

Four NC punk bands ignited the West Asheville venue on a smoky Friday night.

Review: Ani DiFranco at The Orange Peel
Mar 30

Mar 30 Review: Ani DiFranco at The Orange Peel

Beth Keefauver
Folk, Rock

The singer/songwriter was given a key to the city — then more than proved why she’s deserving of that honor.

Interview: Bill Hutson (clipping.)
Mar 28

Mar 28 Interview: Bill Hutson (clipping.)

Edwin Arnaudin
Hip-hop, Experimental

The hip-hop trio plays Big Ears Festival on March 29.

Interview: Kevin Barnes (of Montreal)
Mar 26

Mar 26 Interview: Kevin Barnes (of Montreal)

Jonny Leather
Rock, Prog, Experimental

The band celebrates the 20th anniversary of “The Sunlandic Twins” on March 29 at The Grey Eagle.

Review: Bright Eyes + Hurray for the Riff Raff at The Orange Peel
Mar 18

Mar 18 Review: Bright Eyes + Hurray for the Riff Raff at The Orange Peel

Jonny Leather and Edwin Arnaudin
Rock

Jonny and Edwin discuss the indie rockers’ two-night residency.

Review: BASIC at AyurPrana Listening Room
Mar 17

Mar 17 Review: BASIC at AyurPrana Listening Room

Scott Bunn
Instrumental, Experimental

The trio of Chris Forsyth, Mikel Patrick Avery, and Douglas Andrew McCombs delivered an evening of eclectic, enthralling sounds.

Interview: ASO’s Daniel Crupi previews Gregory Alan Isakov collab
Mar 16

Mar 16 Interview: ASO’s Daniel Crupi previews Gregory Alan Isakov collab

Jay Moye
Americana, Folk, Classical

The executive director provides a behind-the-scenes look at the complex March 18 event.

Review: Benjamin Booker at Eulogy
Mar 5

Mar 5 Review: Benjamin Booker at Eulogy

Jonny Leather
Rock, Pop, Hip-hop

The New Orleans-based singer/songwriter/guitarist wowed a small but mighty crowd.

Review: Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy and Friends play R.E.M.’s 'Fables of the Reconstruction' at 40 Watt Club
Mar 5

Mar 5 Review: Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy and Friends play R.E.M.’s 'Fables of the Reconstruction' at 40 Watt Club

Edwin Arnaudin
Rock

It really happened.

They Are Marshall: WNC artists unite for Madison County benefit album
Feb 19

Feb 19 They Are Marshall: WNC artists unite for Madison County benefit album

Jay Moye

The Resonance Sessions mastermind Clay White discusses the ambitious, cathartic project.

Review: Tim Heidecker at The Orange Peel
Feb 19

Feb 19 Review: Tim Heidecker at The Orange Peel

Edwin Arnaudin
Comedy, DJ, Rock

The singer/songwriter/comedian and his band served up quality entertainment, but DJ Douggpound stole the show.

Interview: Amanda Anne Platt (The Honeycutters)
Jan 31

Jan 31 Interview: Amanda Anne Platt (The Honeycutters)

Jay Moye
Americana, Folk

The celebrated singer/songwriter and her band play 185 King Street on Feb. 3.

Interview: Rosali
Jan 22

Jan 22 Interview: Rosali

Jay Moye
Rock

The Durham-based singer/songwriter opens for Hiss Golden Messenger on Jan. 24 at AyurPrana Listening Room.

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