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Brown Bag Songwriting Competition Returns for an 8th Season

September 8, 2014 Comments Off on Brown Bag Songwriting Competition Returns for an 8th Season

The Brown Bag Songwriting Competition is proud to announce the dates for it’s upcoming season of open-mic nights. Now in its 8th year, the Brown Bag will move to the Asheville Music Hall’s main room and kick-off the weekly songwriting and performance competition on Monday, September 8th, 2014 and continue each Monday following until November 17th, 2014. A Brown Bag Finals Showcase will take place on Sunday, November 23, 2014.

DIG Fest 2014 Kicks Off Friday Night

August 20, 2014 Comments Off on DIG Fest 2014 Kicks Off Friday Night

What are you doing this weekend? If your answer was anything other than “I’m going to DIG fest”, then you might want to re-evaluate some of your life decisions…kidding, but seriously, you should check it out.

Crazy Tom Banana Pants Anniversary Party

August 5, 2014 Comments Off on Crazy Tom Banana Pants Anniversary Party

Crazy Tom Banana Pants has over the past few months became one of my favorite local bands to see live. Our videographer, Wes introduced us to Caleb Hanks and his lively band of miscreants a while back when we recorded them for Asheville Sessions. I was hooked. From their catchy guitar licks, amazingly talented horn section, and absolutely fantastic Whitney Houston cover (plus a ton of groovy originals), they have left me more than pleased.

Things To Do In Asheville: 4th of July Edition

July 2, 2014 3

Wanting something to do on the 4th of July, but not sure where to go? We have a rundown of all of things happening in and around Asheville for Independence Day. Grab a cooler and some drinks, your friends, and be ready to have a good time.

Quincy Mumford & The Reason Why Playing March 11 2014

March 10, 2014 Comments Off on Quincy Mumford & The Reason Why Playing March 11 2014

Quincy Mumford & the Reason Why are an independent rock/soul band based in Asbury Park NJ. Described as a mix between Alan Stone, Bob Schneider, G-Love and Paul Simon, Quincy has played over 500 shows and released four albums since 2008. QM&TRW released their fifth album Its Only Change, produced Ken Coomer (Wilco, Uncle Tupelo) and mixed in Philadelphia by Phil Nicolo (Dylan, Police, Urge Overkill) in July 2013.

Purling Hiss at The Mothlight March 2 2014

March 1, 2014 Comments Off on Purling Hiss at The Mothlight March 2 2014

The Purling Hiss sound is revered by discerning listeners for its devastational waves of guitar rock crashing atop sweet melodies and pile-driving rhythm tunes alike. These contrasts in the hands of Mike Polizze impact upon buzzing pleasure centers for each listener, more of them with every lick - people who like rock songs and like to sing along and don't mind a little dirt for their trouble, live or on record. In a best of both worlds scenario, you've got a hot "new" Hiss LP in one hand and a Hiss concert ticket in the other... and so it shall be! Purling Hiss announce a country-wide tour of the U.S.A. in March and the release of Dizzy Polizzy on April 22nd!

Who’s Bad Playing at the Orange Peel 2/28/14

February 27, 2014 1

10 Years In, Who's Bad Going Stronger Than Ever, Spreading Michael Jackson's Music and Spirit Around the World

In 2014, Who’s Bad marks their 10th year performing as The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Band. In that span, Who’s Bad has played more shows in more cities worldwide than any other tribute act related to the King of Pop.

Their first show was exactly ten years ago today. What began as a humble college experiment by University of North Carolina alum, Vamsi Tadepalli, has grown to be something bigger and more symbolic than he ever dreamed it could:

Manna Foodbank Bluegrass Holiday Benefit

December 16, 2013 Comments Off on Manna Foodbank Bluegrass Holiday Benefit

Bluegrass Holiday Benefit Featuring Town Mountain and Larry Keel @ Isis Music Hall
A Portion of the Proceeds will be donated to MANNA FoodBank
Friday, December 20. 2013

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