Downtown After Five returns Friday

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

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Always a great party. Press release here:

Downtown After Five returns to Lexington Avenue at the I-240 overpass on Friday, May 21 from 5-9pm. The event lineup includes indie-pop band Stephaniesid and singer/songwriter Jennie Arnau.

Longtime local favorites, Stephaniesid, headline the DTA5 kickoff. Described as hypnotic, quirky and contagious, the band sound is complex and compelling.  Their album Warm People received stellar reviews from Billboard Magazine and the band has played major music festivals including Bonnaroo and SXSW.

Jennie Arnau creates a unique blend of New York-nurtured South Carolina-born grassroots rock. Her original blend of Americana, Alt-Country and rock along with her bold and bittersweet voice have lead more than one critic to describe her as a cross between Neil Young and Martina McBride.