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David Holt and the Lightning Bolts at Diana Wortham Theater

David Holt at Bele ChereDavid Holt and the Lightning Bolts will be playing at the Diana Wortham Theater, Saturday, March 27, at 8 PM. With college degrees in biology, art and elementary education, you might not be surprised to find that David Holt, 4 time Grammy winner, is a modern Renaissance Man. He plays 15 instruments, including the paper bag, and is known as a storyteller, historian, and entertainer. He founded the Appalachian Music Program at Warren Wilson College, and has traveled the world for the US State Department as a musical ambassador. He and his band will be a treat to listen to Saturday night with, among other things, a good selection of the old fashioned banjo, his favorite instrument.

Short Notice: Erika Jane & Remember the Bees at the Grey Eagle Tonight!

Erika Jane and Remember The Bees w/ Open WindowsIt’s short notice, I know, but I just found out about it and had to get it posted ASAP. One of my favorite bands, Erika Jane & Remember the Bees is playing at the Grey Eagle tonight with Pierce Edens & The Dirty Work. The show starts at 9PM and the tickets are $7 at the door. This looks to be a great show and I wish I could be there.

About Erika Jane & Remember the Bees:

Coming from the Colorado mountains, Erika Jane moved to Asheville in 2006. After recording her debut album, The Hill Creek Sessions (at lovely Hill Creek Studios), Erika Jane began playing shows around the Asheville area. Remember the Bees came together as a project in January of 2008. The driving bass drum, soulful guitar and thoughtful lyrics has intrigued a bit of local attention.

About Pierce Edens & The Dirty Work

Somewhere between the front porch and the garage, with a voice as strong as the lyrical content it is known to bellow, is Pierce Edens. With enough credentials to prove his status as both a leading songwriter and as a leading performer in the Southeast, the accolades still pile up from regional, national, and international reviews, critics, and fans. Receiving such praise as “a frenetic mix of rock-inspired carnival barker, part troubadour/part guitar-slinging vagrant” and “It would be easy to view Edens and company as a band to scuff your boots to, but if you listen a bit more closely, it quickly becomes evident that Edens is also a truly gifted songwriter.”

Upcoming Events Around the Mountains

Bluegrass Music Jam
Thu. Feb 04, 10
Marion, NC
Celtic Adventures
Fri. Feb 05, 10 – Sun. Feb 07, 10
Asheville, NC
Old Fort Mountain Music
Fri. Feb 05, 10
Old Fort, NC
FENCE Hunter Pace
Sun. Feb 07, 10
Tryon, NC

Christmas Eve Show at the White Horse

Christmas Eve Show at the White HorseThis Christmas Eve, saddle up and head to Black Mountain for an all-ages concert at the White Horse. Don’t forget to bring your Christmas spirit!

WHITE HORSE CHRISTMAS PRESENT

The White Horse in Black Mountain is offering a Christmas Eve Show, free to the community, on Thursday, December 24th from 6 – 8pm.

This all-ages concert promises to be a memorable one, featuring the debut of “The Wilderness Act”, an exciting new folk-duo with ancient celtic influence and powerful presentation. Bob Hinkle and Kimberly Hughes, co-owners of the White Horse, will also perform.

Lance and Carissa Moore, “The Wilderness Act”, are offering this concert as a gift to the area community.

“We really appreciate the White Horse for welcoming us and opening the doors on Christmas Eve. It is rare that songwriters can debut in a venue of this caliber and present new music to unassuming ears. It will be a bit mysterious for the audience. I expect a very magical night.” Lance Moore – Guitarist/Vocalist “THE WILDERNESS ACT” describes their show (in their own words) as:

“guitar . hammer dulcimer . voices . piano . original . ancient . Celtic . spirited . mystery . harmony . love . hope . humor . peace . passion . intensity . interested?”

The White Horse is located in downtown Black Mountain at:

105C Montreat Rd.
Black Mountain, NC 28711
Phone: 828-669-0816

Josh Blake and The Big Money Band at Emerald Lounge

Josh Blake and The Big Money Band at Emerald LoungeJosh Blake and the Big Money Band will be playing the Emerald Lounge on Friday December 11 at 9:00 PM.

Hey friends! I wanted to let you know about our show coming up…..The Big $ Band and I are stoked as always to be playing with our good friends Pierce Edens and the Dirty Work to kick off the X-mas Jam weekend at The Emerald Lounge on Friday, Dec 11th…. I’m sure we will also see some very special guests……thanks for checkin out this invite…..we hope to see you there!…peace….Josh Blake

Erika Jane and Remember The Bees w/ Open Windows

Erika Jane and Remember The Bees w/ Open WindowsSuit up for a rollicking good time Thursday, December 10 at 9PM, when Erika Jane and Remember The Bees perform along with Open Windows at Jack of the Woods.

Put your shoes on and get on down to JOTW for what

The POWER OF TEN Benefit at Town Pump Tavern

The POWER OF TEN Benefit at Town Pump TavernHead out to the Town Pump Tavern in Black Mountain on Saturday December 19 at 3PM for the POWER OF TEN benefit.

The POWER OF TEN – A Town Pump Tavern Charity Event

The holidays are a time for sharing and the Town Pump is excited to present a musical extravaganza which focuses on sharing with those in need in our community while celebrating and sharing good times with each other at the Town Pump.

Ten is a Powerful Number and we intend to prove it.
Our Christmas Charity Event will feature 10 hours of great live music and your price of admission will be TEN.

Either:
$10 Cash (to be donated to the Presbyterian Home of Children in Blk Mtn)
OR a
$10 dollar Christmas Present (unwrapped) to go to Toys For Tots WNC
OR
10 Canned Good Items to go to MANNA FOOD BANK

We’ve got an amazing lineup of bands who are eager to play for this event.
We’ll be announcing the bands and schedule in the very near future.