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King Britt to headline two days of electronic music workshops for music students in Asheville
Jason Sandford October 14, 2013

LEAF Schools & Streets and the Bob Moog Foundation are presenting the event, which will feature local electronic music artists.

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Ashvegas to Mountain Oasis fans: Live Like a Local and shop thrift stores for costumes, accessories
Jason Sandford October 11, 2013

A quick list of local independent shops in Asheville where you can find some cool additions to your wardrobe.

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Ashvegas Pet of the Week: Sierra, a furry social butterfly
Jason Sandford October 11, 2013

Sierra is a 10-year-old who loves people of all ages.

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Govt Mule, Grace Potter, Michael Franti, Phil Lesh Quintet, more at Asheville’s December Christmas Jam
Jason Sandford October 7, 2013

The line-up also includes Aquarium Rescue Unit, Bill Evans, Oar, Keb Mo, John Scofield and more.

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Ashvegas guide for Mountain Oasis fans: Live Like a Local and visit Asheville’s craft breweries
Jason Sandford October 4, 2013

If you're visiting Asheville for the Mountain Oasis music fest, here's a quick list of cool breweries to check out while you're here.

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To dismay of music fans, Ott refuses to play Asheville Music Hall set, citing bad sound system
Jason Sandford October 3, 2013

In a unique Facebook post, musician and record producer Ott apologies to fans but stands by his decision.

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Win tickets now to see Ott with Aligning Minds and Paper Tiger tonight at the Asheville Music Hall
Jason Sandford October 2, 2013

Some cool music here.

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MantraFest arrives in Asheville’s Thomas Wolfe Auditorium tonight at 7 p.m.
Jason Sandford October 1, 2013

Only in Asheville will you find owners of a car dealership - Scott and Linda Wilkerson of Harmony Motors - promoting such a unique music event.

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Mountain Oasis update: Panels, exhibitions and more
Jason Sandford October 1, 2013

The electronic dance music festival is going to be packed with much more than just music concerts. Check this.

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Singer/songwriter Justin Hines to perform benefit concert Monday for WNC Group Homes, Mountain Housing
Jason Sandford September 29, 2013

Hines is a remarkable rising star on the Canadian folk-pop scene.

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Win two tickets to Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band CD release party Friday at The Orange Peel
Jason Sandford September 26, 2013

Leave a comment on this blog post and you're entered to win two tickets and a signed copy of the bumpin' new CD.

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Singer/songwriter Jane Kramer returns to Asheville with songs of heartache, whiskey and redemption
Jason Sandford September 26, 2013

The singer/songwriter performs in Black Mountain tonight (Thursday) with her first solo album, an intensely personal work.

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Meet The Broadcast
Jason Sandford September 26, 2013

The Asheville rockers' album "Dodge The Arrow" is now out and gets a record release party Sept. 27 at The Grey Eagle.

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Q&A with Greensky Bluegrass
Jason Sandford September 25, 2013

The Michigan pickers play The Grey Eagle on September 26.

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Win tickets to see Sigur Ros on Saturday at Asheville’s U.S. Cellular Center
Jason Sandford September 23, 2013

The quartet from Iceland brings its unique sound to Asheville, and a ton of folks can hardly contain their excitement.

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Win tickets to see Queens of the Stone Age in Asheville on Sept. 20
Jason Sandford September 16, 2013

Queens of the Stone Age will play Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, and you can win tickets here.

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Win tickets to see The National on Sept. 12 at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium in Asheville
Jason Sandford September 7, 2013

The Brooklyn indie rockers have scored "critically adored" albums over the past decade.

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The Mothlight announces opening bands for new West Asheville music club
Jason Sandford September 4, 2013

Richard Buckner with Goner, Angel Olsen with Jay Bartell and Crocodiles with The Shine Brothers are just a few of the acts.

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New historic marker to honor famed ‘singing brakeman’ Jimmie Rodgers and his Asheville ties
Jason Sandford September 3, 2013

The marker will be dedicated in a Sept. 8 ceremony, with music to follow at Asheville Music Hall.

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BlogAsheville: Off the Wagon Dueling Piano Bar to replace Cinjade’s nightclub in downtown Asheville
Jason Sandford September 3, 2013

The new bar, which is replacing one of Asheville's oldest nightclubs, is hiring.

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How Asheville businesses can connect with Mountain Oasis music fest attendees
Jason Sandford August 29, 2013

Check out these ideas for local businesses to draw in some of the 10,000 music festival attendees in October.

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The Mountain Oasis music fest round-up: Connecting with Asheville businesses, official local beer, more acts
Jason Sandford August 29, 2013

Catching up with all the latest Mountain Oasis Electronic Music Summit.

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Amy Grant to play Asheville on Nov. 15 at UNCA’s Kimmel Arena
Jason Sandford August 20, 2013

This will be the six-time Grammy winner's first live performance in Asheville.

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Bob Moog Foundation president questions move to deliver Moog archives to Cornell
Jason Sandford August 10, 2013

The cutting letter by Bryan Bell, the Moog Foundation president, questions the motives of Bob Moog's widow and the president of Moog Music Inc. in Asheville.

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New West Asheville music venue, The Mothlight at Mr. Fred’s, set to open on Haywood Road
Jason Sandford August 7, 2013

The Mothlight is aiming for an eclectic music offering that attracts those with an ear for the obscure.

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Synthtopia.com: Moog Foundation offered $100,000 for inventor’s archives
Jason Sandford July 29, 2013

The music website gets a detailed response from Bob Moog's widow regarding her recent decision to donate the inventor's archives to Cornell University.

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Bombadil, Kovacs & the Polar Bear, The Restoration, The Mobros, more to play new CCX Music Fest in Asheville
Jason Sandford July 29, 2013

Ten bands from the Carolinas will play at The LAB and Emerald Lounge on Sept. 14 in this new music festival.

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Two shows to note this week at The Grey Eagle: Justin Townes Earle and Amy LaVere
Jason Sandford July 22, 2013

Great music on tap.

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In struggle over Bob Moog’s archives, Asheville loses
Jason Sandford July 19, 2013

Moog's widow announces she's delivering the inventor's archives to Cornell University Library.

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Whiskey Shivers to play Jack of the Wood on Tuesday
Jason Sandford July 15, 2013

Punk-inspired bluegrass. What more do you want?

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UPDATE: Steve Earle show in Asheville to benefit WNC Alliance
Jason Sandford July 9, 2013

Get your tickets now for this Aug. 27 show at The Orange Peel.

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Dr. John, Vieux Farka Toure, Acoustic Syndicate, more at fall LEAF in Black Mountain
Jason Sandford July 8, 2013

Funk, blues, Creole roots and much more at the Lake Eden Arts Festival's fall edition.

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Check out dep at the Apothecary on Thursday for July Fourth Bash
Jason Sandford July 3, 2013

Expect a night full of hazy textures and hard rhythms.

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Win two tickets to Toubab Krewe’s music fest at Pisgah Brewing
Jason Sandford July 2, 2013

Win tickets now.

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UNC Asheville summer concert series to feature John Doyle, Buncombe Turnpike, Tom and Alice duo
Jason Sandford June 29, 2013

The music features the traditions of bluegrass, Celtic and old-time.

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One night, two iconic MCs as Ice Cube, Big Daddy Kane hit Asheville
Jason Sandford June 29, 2013

Ice Cube and Big Daddy Kane both played excellent, but very different, shows in Asheville on Friday night.

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LAAFF lives on in Asheville
Jason Sandford June 27, 2013

Asheville's funkiest street party on Lexington Avenue will go on, despite last year's financial difficulties.

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Toubab Krewe’s Carnavalito music fest set to rock Pisgah Brewing campus July 3-4
Jason Sandford June 27, 2013

Toubab Krewe, Sol Driven Train, The Broadcast and more will play the mini-music fest at Pisgah Brewing in Black Mountain.

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One-night-only showing of Levon Helm film, ‘Ain’t In It For My Health,’ set for Asheville June 27
Jason Sandford June 20, 2013

The screening at the Fine Arts Theatre will include a peformance by songwriter Laurelyn Dossett.

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Asheville Barnaroo set for June 29 in Madison County
Jason Sandford June 19, 2013

Andrew Scotchie & The River Rats, David Earle & The Plowshares and more will play this mini music fest.

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UPDATED Bele Chere 2013 line-up: Wanda Jackson, Dan Deacon, Mountain Goats, more
Jason Sandford June 6, 2013

This is the last year of a city-organized Bele Chere street party. Here's the early line-up.

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Big Sam’s Funky Nation kicks off Downtown After 5 in Asheville tonight
Jason Sandford May 17, 2013

There's a fun moonlight bicycle ride through downtown following the concert.

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Asheville Scene: Asheville jingle writer scores with video game soundtrack
Jason Sandford May 15, 2013

Billy Sheeran has a knack for a catchy tune, and he's applied his talents to scoring a new video game called Floris.

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Asheville Citizen-Times: Warren Haynes Christmas Jam expands to two days for 25th anniversary
Jason Sandford May 13, 2013

The all-star jam will cover two days just like it did for its 20th anniversary.

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Gary Jules and The Wallflowers filled out the bill Tuesday night at The Orange Peel.
Jason Sandford May 8, 2013

Gary Jules and The Wallflowers filled out the bill Tuesday night at The Orange Peel.

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Review: Tedeschi Trucks Band overpower with talent
Jason Sandford May 8, 2013

Trucks' slide guitar and Tedeschi's soaring voice were a force of nature.

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Alt folk collective Vandaveer to perform Friday at rooftop garden in downtown Asheville
Jason Sandford May 8, 2013

Willow's Dream on Broadway is proving the unusual venue for Vandaveer's traditional murder ballads.

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YouTube Asheville music: Jim James, Shovels and Rope
Jason Sandford May 7, 2013

A couple of clips from recent music acts making their way through town.

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Bluegrass Today: Balsam Range will play, appear in movie filming now near Charlotte
Jason Sandford May 7, 2013

The Haywood County band is providing three original songs for the movie, a crime thriller starring Dermot Mulroney.

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YouTube Asheville Music: Jim James, Tedeschi Trucks, Band of Horses
Jason Sandford May 4, 2013

Check out clips of some of the great music that's come through town.

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