Tag Archives: Local Music

Larry Keel & Natural Bridge

Published in Asheville Events on September 20, 2009

Larry Keel & Natural Bridge - Asheville NCLarry Keel and Natural Bridge will be performing at the Catawba Valley Brewing Company [map ] in Morganton, NC. Make your plans for Saturday, October 10 2009 from 7:00 – 11:00PM. The price is $15 in advance, $20 at the door.

Connecting traditional songs of yesterday with their own original and inventive sounds of today, Larry Keel & Natural Bridge create astonishingly powerful acoustic music rich in heritage, heart and hot licks! With a style that evokes both atomic rock energy and dynamic tonal purity, Keel and his ensemble are intent upon taking their instruments and their voices to their fullest potential for emotion and amazement. While paying respect to the legacy left by the forefathers of bluegrass, Keel bridges the gap between traditional and contemporary American Mountain Music.

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DIG Festival, August 20 and 21

Published in Asheville Events on July 26, 2009

DIG Festival 2009 - Asheville NC The Downtown Independent Groove Festival, a.k.a. the DIG Festival is coming to Asheville next month and I for one can’t wait. The festival spans 2 nights and includes a wide variety of musical acts appearing all over Asheville. Check out the lineup:

Night 1 – August 20, 2009

The Orange Peel – The Enemy Lovers, Chris Cates & The Master Plan, Kovacs & The Polar Bear.
Mo Daddy

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Asheville Awaits the 31st Annual 'Bele Chere' Festival, July 24-26th

Published in Asheville Events on May 22, 2009

July 24th will mark the start of Asheville’s 31st annual ‘Bele Chere’ Music and Art Festival and the influx of 350,000 estimated festival-goers. According to their website, “The festival features four stages of free- live music and an impressive array of arts and crafts; as well as entertainment and activities for children. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the mountains of Western North Carolina- come join us for one of the Southeast’s largest free outdoor street festivals.”

Though still a couple of months away, here at AshevilleLive we are keeping this festival on our radar and plan on bringing you a series of reports ranging from exciting events to see and participate in, to some of the changes being made for 2009. One of the additions to this year’s festival will be a “battle of the bands-style contest” conducted in conjunction with WNC Magazine and the Asheville Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Department called “Last Band Standing: Road to Bele Chere 2009“.

Other events we’ll be keeping an eye on include the 30th Annual Bele Chere 5k, the Lexington Avenue Drumming Tent, and Rashad McCant’s “Shoot for the Cure“, in which one lucky festival-goer will have a chance to win $10,000 with proceeds benefiting breast cancer research.

So stay tuned to AshevilleLive for upcoming reports with more information on how to maximize your fun at the largest street festival in the southeastern United States.

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Phish Concert Expected to Clog Asheville Streets

Published in Asheville Events on May 18, 2009

Phish Comes to Asheville~ and is bringing a following of nearly 15,000 fans. The City of Asheville is planning ahead for a Tuesday, June 9 concert (with a ticketed attendance of 7,200) by the band Phish that is expected to cause traffic delays and result in limited parking. Officials have released a memo via Citizen Times warning downtown drivers to “avoid parking in lots marked with signage as towing zones, even if the lot is empty.” and advising that concert goers “carpool to the concert and to arrive early.”

The memo goes on to say: “In order to ensure the most efficient traffic flow and pedestrian safety during the event, streets surrounding the Civic Center will be closed June 9, 9:30 a.m.

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Secret Agent 23Skidoo DVD Release Party

Published in Asheville Events on May 14, 2009

For the first time EVER on planet earth, the 23 Skidoo DVD will be available, with award winning videos and uncut, vivid footage of the one-year anniversary show……..WERE YOU THERE??? Maybe you are on it!! So come on out May 16th to the Grey Eagle from 12:30-3pm. Tickets are only $7 and children under 3 are free. Puppet Master Hobey Ford (our wonderful Evergreen music teacher Sue Ford’s hubby) is the opening act with a puppet ballet called “ANIMALIA” Come and get ready to sing and dance with the whole family!

If you don

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Annual Montford Music & Arts Festival

Published in Asheville Events on May 12, 2009

Just around the corner and its time for the Montford Music & Arts Festival. Come out and witness Montford come to life. Bring the kids, comfy shoes and be ready to enjoy some great music and good times. There are going to be some great performers at this year

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12th Annual French Broad River Festival

Published in Asheville Events on May 1, 2009

Come on out to Hot Springs this weekend for the 12th annual French Broad River Festival. Three days of absolute magic. The line up is going to make for a great festival. Reverend Horton Heat, Acoustic Syndicate, Larry Keel and the Natural Bridge, Snake Oil Medicine Show, Josh Phillips and the Folk Festival and Jen and the Juice are just a few of the musicians performing. And with this weather, is there any place better to be than in Hot Springs.

You will also be able to shop for some really good outdoor gear at the Silent Auction or with the vendors. There will also be a raffle so bring some cash for the Live Auction too. And if you are up for it, join one of the races. The

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