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With gut-wrenching emotion, ‘Army of Love’ faces down childhood cancer
Jason Sandford January 3, 2019

Singer-songwriter Dave Desmelik penned one of the most powerful Asheville albums of 2018; it's a record about childhood illness.

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WIN TIX to Mountain Song Festival, feat. Steep Canyon Rangers, Taj Mahal Trio, Robert Earl Keen
Jason Sandford August 22, 2018

The Steep Canyon Rangers host this annual festival, which benefits the Cindy Platt Boys and Girls Club of Transylvania County.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: David Byrne to play Asheville show in May
Jason Sandford January 17, 2018

More music news includes updates on Jon Stickley Trio, Get Right Band, Moog Music and much more.

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