Sold-out Lumineers show at the Grey Eagle 8/15: We’ve got tix to give away
If you want to see the sold-out Lumineers, check back with Ashvegas Wednesday.
Asheville Music
Asheville gets mention in Richard Florida ranking of U.S. music scenes
Asheville makes a strong showing in Florida’s exploration of musicians and music-related businesses.
French Broad RiverFest 2012 is Aug. 11
Music, beer, bellydancing, aerial arts, food trucks and the “Anything That Floats” parade.
Moogfest 2012 travel planner: Where to eat, stay, play in Asheville
Restaurant and hotel recommendations, as well as a late-night dining guide.
Asheville space-rock band to release all-new original soundtrack for ‘Night of the Living Dead’
Silver Machine wants to eat your brains. I mean, wants $1400 to fund a soundtrack 8 months in the making.
CONTEST OVER Win tickets NOW to see the Kickin’ Grass Band next week
Congrats to our winner, Jackson Bebber.
Release date set for new Avett Brothers CD, The Carpenter, recorded in Asheville
Tracklist and CD cover preview here from Paste Magazine.
From RiverLink: Important info about RiverMUSIC
Where to park. No dogs, no outside food/alchohol, and don’t cross the tracks.
Moogfest 2012 line-up to be announced Monday; tix on sale Aug. 10
Moogfest organizers have changed the ticketing process, by the way.
Brandi Carlile Bele Chere video roundup
Missed Brandi at Bele Chere? Here’s four videos recorded live.
Beech Mountain’s Festival of Gnarnia is August 9-11
In the winter, ski. In summer, rock out at a music festival with Beats Antique.
CONTEST OVER Win tickets NOW to Folk Soul Revival show Friday at the Grey Eagle
Congrats to our winner, Carol Kessler.
More Bele Chere 2012 music on YouTube: Dr. Dog, Kovacs and the Polar Bear, Boombox
Dr. Dog performs “I Only Wear Blue” and more.
Bele Chere 2012 music on YouTube: Dr. Dog, Childish Gambino, Blackberry Smoke
Another look at some of the music of Bele Chere 2012
Tiger Mountain owner explains controversial locals-only policy for Bele Chere
Bringing this one back, since it was such a hot topic last year. Co-owner Jamie Hepler shares the reality of serving Bele Chere attendees after festival hours.
Harvest Records announces New Floating Action LP on sale, co-release with Jim James’ record label
Asheville band on the rise releases a new record with help from Harvest Records and MMJ’s Jim James.
CONTEST OVER Win tickets NOW for tonight’s show at the Grey Eagle: Benji Hughes, Eleni Mandell with Henry Wolfe
First one with the right answer gets two tickets to the show.
CONTEST OVER Ticket giveaway NOW for Thursday show, Will Hoge at the Grey Eagle
Thanks to all who entered, and to the Grey Eagle for the tix.
The Killers in Asheville: Pics, videos and setlist from last night at the Orange Peel
American rock band The Killers played a rare club date in Asheville on Thursday night.
CONTEST OVER Win tickets NOW for Tuesday show: Benji Hughes, Eleni Mandell with Henry Wolfe at the Grey Eagle
Stay tuned for more contests today and almost every day on Ashvegas.com.
The top 10 bands you should see at Bele Chere 2012
Bele Chere is little more than a week away. We’re gonna start getting you prepped.
Mountain Xpress: MMJ’s Jim James takes the stage with Asheville’s Floating Action (updated with video)
It had to happen. More love from James for the Asheville band on the rise.
Your Tuesday morning chill-out: Peripheral, “Wave”
From the Asheville Beat Tape Vol. 1.