While we are all well-acquainted with the Christmas carol, The Twelve Days of Christmas, it is a common misconception that those twelve days happen leading up to Christmas. That, however, is not the case, and should be cause for much celebration, since we can officially stretch the Christmas season from Nov. 1 to Jan. 5! … Read More

Rocking the heart of downtown in just more than a year in business, Asheville Music Hall has made quite an impression on local music. Add the One Stop Deli downstairs, and you have a one-two punch of constant live music in one building. While the Asheville Music Hall offers a variety of genres, it is … Read More

Molly Walling had been married and raised a family. Now she was divorced, had an empty nest, and was wondering what the next phase of her life might bring. Then came the phone call in 2006 that would change her priorities—and her life. Her brother, Jay Fields, had been to an uncle’s funeral in Florida. … Read More

“Oh wow, this is amazing,” said one patron. “I can’t even believe what they’ve done in here,” remarked another. Standing on the second level looking down at the main stage inside Isis—the new restaurant, bar, and music hall in West Asheville—highly favorable comments from customers was common. The venue cranked out remarkably good sound for … Read More

What do you get when you combine School of Rock-esque awesomeness with real-world training in instrumentation and showmanship from some of the best in the business? You get Asheville’s very own Rock Academy. Anne Coombs and The Music Academy Asheville gang are at it again this Thursday, Dec. 6, at The Orange Peel. True to … Read More

Growing up in a suburb of Nashville, acoustic sounds of country and bluegrass music were part of Ty Gilpin’s surroundings. Legendary bluegrass musician Bill Monroe lived nearby and would play gigs just a couple miles from Ty’s house. His next-door neighbors were in a bluegrass band. Ty began playing mandolin at about 15 years old. … Read More

In a town where weird rules, and terms like “Moogfest” and “LaZoom” are everyday references in the hip Asheville cultural scene, there might be no less exciting a phrase than “choral society.” At first glance, it doesn’t scream sexy. It does, however, sing out a few choice descriptors: classic, timeless, challenging, prolific. The average person’s … Read More

Moogfest, Asheville’s annual carnival of souls, made its third appearance in our fair city this year. And so close to Halloween, it most certainly is doing its part to keep Asheville weird. The event first came to North Carolina in 2010 after spending 2004 to 2008 in New York City. Moogfest disappeared into the vortex … Read More

Asheville residents who may not know much about the music of Warren Haynes are usually at least familiar with his name as the creator of the annual Warren Haynes Christmas Jam, held each year for the past 23 in the musician’s hometown. The 2012 Jam is scheduled for December 15 at Asheville’s U.S. Cellular Center … Read More

Electronic music fans get ready: the third annual Moogfest is upon us. This event featuring electronic and visionary music celebrates the innovative spirit of Bob Moog, who was founder of Moog Music and known as the creator of the Moog Synthesizer. He lived in Asheville for nearly 30 years. The music festival bearing his name … Read More