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Playing It Forward at Diana Wortham Theatre

Published in Asheville Events on June 6, 2010
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Asheville Skyline is presenting a giant, 2 day concert series at the Diana Wortham Theatre on July 1st and 2nd. There’s a huge lineup for the 2 nights, featuring the likes of Acoustic Syndicate, Col. Bruce Hampton with Jeff Sipe and Ike Stubblefield, with special guests and more. Individual day tickets are $28 through May, then they go up to $33, with limited VIP tickets available for $125 (includes both nights, early admission, reserved seating, meet and greet).

On July 1, experience performances by legendary artists Col Bruce Hampton, Ike Stubblefield and Jeff Sipe along with Manney Yanes, Shane Pruitt, and will be joined with by other special guests including Janelle Funk, Craig Sorells, Tony Kennedy, Jay Sanders and others TBA. Opening sets by the bands Velvet Truckstop and Big Daddy Love!

On July 2, regional favorite Acoustic Syndicate headline the evening. Asheville based alt-country band The Honeycutters and songwriter Chris O’Neill open the show.

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Pulp Hosting Open Mic Nights

Published in Asheville Events on May 26, 2010

Pulp AshevillePulp at 103 Hilliard Avenue has announced 3 upcoming open mic nights, the first of which is tonight. Signups start at 7:30 PM, so if you are one of the many undiscovered superstars inhabiting our fair city, come on out on tonight and show us all what you’ve got.

Pulp is “a new private club under the Orange Peel” (oh, I get it…) that is open on show nights only. They will also be holding open mic nights next Wednesday, June 2nd and Thursday June 10th, so if you are unable to blast us with your awesomeness tonight, don’t fret. You still have a chance for greatness.

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Downtown After Five Kicks Off Tonight, May 21

Published in Asheville Events on May 21, 2010

Downtown After Five 2010

Your favorite downtown summer festival series kicks off again tonight with performers Jennie Arnau and StephaniesID, benefiting the YMCA’s Strong Kids Campaign. Food and drinks are available on site. The party starts at 5:00pm (natch) under the I-240 bridge on South Lexington Avenue downtown. This is the 22nd year for the popular street festival.

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Dehlia Low at the Grey Eagle May 28th

Published in Asheville Events on May 21, 2010

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Break out your pencil and calendar and make a note: Dehlia Low is scheduled to play the Grey Eagle on Friday, May 28. They recently played MerleFest where they were well received. The video above is from an upcoming feature on “Jammin’ at Hippie Jack’s”, which is going out on PBS.

Emerging out of Asheville, North Carolina’s roots renaissance, Dehlia Low echoes the sounds of early country with a strong bluegrass flavor, crafting a fresh originality that feels like home.

Since August of 2007, the group has quickly developed a devoted fan base with the help of their self-titled EP, receiving national and international reviews and radio play. A fan stated, “I saw your show and just wanted to let you know that it was probably one of my favorite experiences at Merlefest. Both vocals were amazing, the mandolin playing had me in awe and the dobro playing gave me chills. On the way home my friend and I were kicking ourselves for not buying your album at the festival but I’m glad to find you guys on itunes!”

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Just in their second year, Dehlia Low performed at thirteen festivals in 2009. Some of the bigger ones were Appalachian Uprising, Durango Meltdown, Pick-A-Thon, and Bristol Rhythm & Roots.

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David Gans to Perform 2 Shows in Asheville

Published in Asheville Events on April 14, 2010

David Gans, popular performer and story teller, will be appearing in Asheville at the end of the month with 2 live shows. The first show will take place at The Rocket Club (401 Haywood Rd) on April 27th beginning at 9pm. After swinging up to Greensboro for a night, he returns to Asheville on April 29th for a show at MoDaddy’s (77-B Biltmore Ave) also beginning at 9pm. Both shows have a $7 cover charge.

Known far and wide as the light behind the widely syndicated Grateful Dead Hour radio program, several books on the Dead and a number of intriguing CDs relating to the band and its music (see discography below), David has in recent years developed a solid following nationwide for his compelling songs and music. In fact, despite the economic downturn, David says he

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Tax Day Liberty Throwdown at Emerald Lounge

Published in Asheville Events on April 13, 2010

Two things are sure in life, death and taxes. And if you’re still alive on April 15, then it’s tax day, and the Emerald Lounge is celebrating the event with a Thursday night bash featuring the Tennessee Jed Band. The party starts at 9:00pm, so grab what’s left of your cash and head out to celebrate the giving away of your hard-earned moolah!

Stick it to the man!!! Liberty may be dying in America, but it’s alive and well here in Asheville. Come on down to the Emerald Lounge on Thursday night to hear the Tennessee Jed Band play some sweet soul country pimpgrass, and meet some likeminded liberty lovers. Show starts at 9 pm. Admission is $5.

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The Freedom Ball

Published in Asheville Events on March 31, 2010

Tomorrow, April 1, the Grey Eagle will be hosting the annual Freedom Ball. The event is from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM and costs $12. The ball is put on every year to benefit Glen Edward Chapman, who was exonerated and released from Death Row 2 years ago.

Glen Edward Chapman was sentenced to death for two 1992 murders, but he walked out of prison on April 2, 2008, a free man after Catawba County authorities dropped all charges against him. Chapman was convicted in 1994 of the murders of Betty Jean Ramseur and Tenene Yvette Conley in Hickory. A judge granted him a new trial in late 2007 after learning that detectives in the case had withheld and covered up evidence that pointed to Chapman’s innocence and that one investigator had perjured himself at Chapman

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