Calendar of Events
Upcoming events and things to do in Asheville, NC. Below is a list of events for festivals, concerts, art exhibitions, group meetups and more.
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The next Asheville Movie Guys screening will be at 7:20 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 21, featuring “If Beale Street Could Talk.”
Everyone is welcome to join us for the movie and discussion.
Asheville Citizen Times subscribers and Asheville Movies.com patrons get in for the discounted price of $6.50, courtesy of the Fine Arts Theatre. Just say you’re a subscriber or patron at the box office.
Subscribers to the Asheville Movie Guys mailing list may also download and print out a coupon for free popcorn. Limited to the first 20 requests. To be added, email [email protected].
The evening includes a brief introduction by the Asheville Movie Guys, Citizen Times planning editor Bruce Steele and Edwin Arnaudin of AshevilleMovies.com, who will be joined by former UNCA English professor Dee James, JaNesha Slaughter of the Racial Equity Circle for the Center for Participatory Change, and local filmmaker Sekou Coleman, as well as a lively discussion with the audience after the credits.
For additional showtimes and a trailer, visit fineartstheatre.com.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1296030633881587/
Josh Dunkin and Steve DuRose found one another in Hendersonville, NC via Chicago and Los Angeles, respectively. Dunkin is a veteran of the Chicago comedy and theatre community as a well as a songwriter. DuRose is a life-long student of the craft of songwriting as well as a working musician. Together they fly under the banner of The Gathering Dark and host concierged show experiences unlike any other in Western North Carolina. Catch them every Monday night at Sanctuary Brewing Company in Hendersonville, NC.
Join Steve and Josh as they celebrate the release of their first EP with a night of music and guest stars. Featuring special guest, and producer of GD EP, Sumsun.
https://www.facebook.com/events/498038704030673/
Body Offerings is a four week workshop series exploring expressive and communicative qualities of movement and voice. We will integrate sound and voice with movement in a variety of ways in order to better understand the relationship between the sounds we make, the words we say, and the ways we move through the world. The goal of this workshop is to enhance and develop a deeper sense of embodiment and comfort in expression and experimentation. We will also ask what it means to perform for someone and how we can best witness another person’s expression. We will consider performance as a ritual gift of solidarity between bodies. We may be asked to move outside of our comfort zone during some exercises however we hope to create an atmosphere of full acceptance, spontaneity, and play.
$5+ Drop-in Donation (cash/check)
located in the BeBe Theatre 20 Commerce St.
https://www.facebook.com/events/514638839038966/
The Paper Mill Lounge & Theatre welcomes back the Hot Club of Cullowhee! Let this gypsy jazz set your January on fire with a musically magical night of warm vibes, great food and awesome libations! #thepapermilllounge #hotclubofcullowhee #livemusic #music #gypsyjazz
https://www.facebook.com/events/286479668675358/
You wanted Friday night comedy…. so here it is. And a Benefit for Boxer Butts and Other Mutts.
Like Comedy? Like Ventriloquism? Like magic? Want it all in one show??? We have got you covered.
21+ Only, tickets available now.
John “Gemini” Lombardi was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. With his quick sense of humor and witty personality, Gemini decided to start performing at the young age of eleven. He took his act to streets of New York City, where his only audience was a crowd of passersby and neighbors. With his energetic charisma and quick wit, he brought the crowd to tears of laughter. It was then he began his professional career in comedy. John’s ambitions led him on a successful climb to the top where he began to study acting, dance, and choreography to enhance his ebullient comedic talent.
“I do a little bit of comedy and a little bit of magic.
What you laugh at, that’s the comedy. What you don’t, well, that’s the magic.”
Today, Gemini has performed on Fox5, NBC, and at hundreds of comedy clubs, casinos, resorts, and theatres across the country. Gemini has been called the “Maestro of Magic & Laughter,” because of his magic, his jokes, the way he reads the audience and his unique style of showmanship. Gemini is also an accomplished ventriloquist, with several “friends” that keep the audience in the palm of his hand.
https://www.facebook.com/events/554020958356734/
Female fronted gothic metal featuring the double bass (no guitars in their music). Death Positive.
Something Wicked(ly Awesome) This Way Comes…
Formed in 2006, Valentine Wolfe is the combined effort of the Lady Sarah Black and Braxton Ballew. Imagine Sarah Brightman being backed by Francois Rabbath blowing through a Marshall stack at midnight. Having dubbed their music “Victorian Chamber metal”, the duo have synthesized a love of metal, classical and industrial, infusing them with a Victorian sensibility that evokes the likes of Bram Stoker and Edgar Allan Poe.
The ethereal soprano vocals of Sarah Black–which call to mind not only the aforementioned Brightman, but also Dianne van Giersbergen of Xandria and Tarja Turunen–are buttressed by the thunderous growl of Braxton’s electric upright bass, and the two coalesce over pounding rock and electronic grooves punctuated by a maelstrom of synthesizers, keyboards, samples and sound design.
In addition to their gothic metal stylings, their post-graduate backgrounds in music (Sarah has an MM in Composition, and Braxton a DMA in Double Bass) has afforded them multiple opportunities to broaden their musical horizons in recent years, having been contracted to lend their unique sound to theatre productions; composing and performing the scores for Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice, The Tempest (Warehouse Theater), The Winter’s Tale (Furman University), and Twelfth Night (The Distracted Globe), the voice of The Angel in the Warehouse Theater’s production of Angels in America, silent films and short horror films (most notably, Your Cold Black Heart).
Drawing inspiration from all things Victorian, including literature, poetry, and history, and blending them with their musical proclivities and sensibilities and new media (such as Game of Thrones– which they recorded several songs based on the source material–and Penny Dreadful), their music has found particular favor amongst the Steampunk set.
But in a genre dominated by airships and gearwork, tophats and goggles, they follow the back alleys of streets lit with yellowed gaslamps, casting shadows long against the walls; where Jack the Ripper stalked his victims, where Dracula walked with Mina. Together they’ve provided the drama and the grandeur of the gothic at conventions all up and down the East Coast; rocking con raves with Industrial metal for a pre-industrial age, where the glowsticks are filled with absinthe.
Their latest release, The Nightingale: A Gothic Fairytale, behind which they are currently touring, is an dramatic adaptation and reinterpretation of both The Emperor and the Nightingale by Hans Christian Andersen and Ode to a Nightingale by John Keats, set in a sinister Poison Garden, based on the Alnwick Botanical Gardens in England, where every single plant can kill.
http://valentinewolfe.com/
https://www.facebook.com/events/517508505419297/
Join Sanctuary Brewing Company and Ben Phan, Guitarist and Songwriter on February 7th, 2018 for an evening of incredible music by an even more incredible person!
A year of jazz conservatory at Virginia Commonwealth University left Ben Phan rebellious: uninspired by the environment and fed-up with the structure, he knew he didn’t want to be an academic musician.
So Phan began his professional career as a founding member of the Richmond Afrobeat Movement, a blend of jazz, funk and African dance music which earned significant attention in the South, including a TV appearance and other media features.
A stint as Musical Director for Free Run Wine Merchants gave Phan a chance to develop his professional skills, setting up musical events for the company, which included solo jazz gigs as well as band arrangements.
Phan then joined a bluegrass and folk band, the Rusty Strings, and discovered the joy in sitting on a porch and singing together with others, simply for the love of music.
In 2014, Phan decided to hike the Pacific Crest Trail and his life changed forever. Along with everything else he needed, he carried a mini-guitar on his back and became known by the name “Shredder” because of how he “shredded the guitar” when he played. Five months of travel on foot, 2,668 miles from the Mexican border all the way into Canada, playing for himself and the people he met, transformed his relationship with music. He began writing songs, drawn from his experiences on the trail as well as his past struggles with depression, addiction, loss and love. The music offered hope and solace, to him and to his audiences.
The time on the Pacific Crest Trail renewed Phan’s passion for music. With a prolific body of original work, he returned to Asheville to record his first solo EP, “Hold On, Let Go.” He assembled a band, made up of some of the best musicians in Asheville: besides liking his music, they appreciate the dedication and professionalism Phan brings to his work. The band released it’s debut album, “Dreams in Modern Folk”, to a sold out crowd at the Altamont Theatre, one of Asheville’s finest listening rooms. The band continued to perform successful shows over the following year, refining their high energy sound which combines fiery improvisation with rich composition. This led to a successful kickstarter campaign to fund their next album, “Fear is the Teacher”, which the band is currently recording with Grammy winning producer Matt Williams. Phan continues to perform with the band, as a solo artist, and in collaborations with other musicians; he has also built a successful guitar teaching practice, which he finds a great source of inspiration.
Phan is a prolific poet, songwriter, and guitarist, with the soul of an improviser. He crafts his songs to give room for improvisation, presence, and self-expression in the moment. He believes that the best live music is when everyone playing is co-creating – which means that every one of his concerts offers audiences a different sound and a unique experience.
https://www.benphanmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/events/208380323385063/
“Bop and Evey” International Debut
Written by Caoimhín Ó Rían
Featuring David Yeates and Erin McCarson
A brother and a sister who have been disconnected in recent years find themselves back in their parents’ home for Christmas only to rediscover and attempt to solve their childhood issues. Watch Robert and Evelyn relive their former selves in this heartwarming comedic drama.
This play evolved from an Acting/Writing Exercise which took place in Coláiste Dhúlaigh in 2010, where two actors (Caoimhín Ó Rían and Megan Keegan) wrote and performed a short scene using language in the most unique and creative of fashions. “Bop and Evey” became one of the most celebrated creative achievements of the year and went on to perform on the Dublin Theatre scene.
(Contains Adult Material)
https://www.facebook.com/events/311797729452277/
Come one, come all, to a special listening room-style evening of heart-melting singer/songwriters at Static Age Records on Lexington Ave in the heart of downtown Asheville.
SHOW: 8pm
TICKETS: $5 at door
THE LINEUP:
KATHRYN O’SHEA
MEL & FATE (A special duo set by Melanie A. Davis and Fate McAfee)
COWBABY
Info about the artists:
KATHRYN O’SHEA
Kathryn is a banjo-playing singer/songwriter solo artist who was born and raised in Asheville, NC. Perfect for fans of Sufjan Stevens or Sarah Jarosz, Kathryn is known best for her hauntingly poignant lyricism and masterful vocal play. Her minimalistic banjo accompaniment lays a hypnotic foundation for her powerful vocal stylings to shine. This fall, Kathryn placed 2nd overall in the 11th annual Brown Bag Songwriter’s Competition at The Asheville Music Hall and opened for the internationally renowned Los Angeles-based artist Terra Naomi at 7 Stages Theater in Atlanta. She is currently recording with music producer M.G. O’Shea, a talented audio engineer who just so happens to be her big brother. This summer, the two worked together to release Kathryn’s debut single, “Snow.” Immersive Atlanta wrote the following in response to the track: “The moment Kathryn O’Shea’s enormous voice slips into the jaunty bustle of ‘Snow,’ you’ll surely wonder what record label she’s gunning for. With a timbre as dynamic as Florence Welsh, the singer/songwriter strips back the sentimental mush from falling snow to tell a clever tale about getting holed in for the winter; even in just four minutes, she fleshes out a character who wrestles with more than just frozen desire.”
FB: https://www.facebook.com/kathrynosheamusic/
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZx6zSq2ehAsZfDCZAdU9iXM6SnoIYX6H
BANDCAMP: https://kathrynoshea.bandcamp.com/
MELANIE A. DAVIS
Emanating from the low hills of western Kentucky are the unmistakable songs of Melanie Davis. A thespian at heart, her ability to craft tunes that are simultaneously poignant and liberating is steeped in an appreciation for the nuances of human relationships. Whether it’s contemplating the potential of her immediate community or considering her own vices and tendencies, she never shies away from the glaring truths therein. Her stage experience translates into a captivating live performance that leaves the listener hanging with each line. She can deliver complex phrases that speak to neuroses we all understand, all within a fresh wave of jazz-inspired folk arrangements that seem to emphasize the range of emotions she describes. With an inimitable voice and a terrific sense of unique rhythms on the guitar, she has created a truly original sound within the vibrant scene of Murray, KY, and the surrounding area.
http://melanieadavis.bandcamp.com/
http://www.facebook.com/melanieadavis
FATE MCAFEE
Fate McAfee began his career as a songwriter at the age of 20, recorded his first full length studio album at 22, and has played small festivals, coffee shops, and dive bars everywhere from the Appalachian Mountains, to the Mississippi River, the streets of New Orleans, to theatres in Kentucky. Originally from West Tennessee, Fate’s insightful perspective into the fragile nuances of the human experience are steeped with the knowledge of beauty, struggle, and stoicism of someone raised in the mid-South. His adept finger picking rooted in traditional Americana cradles the disguised allegoric nature of his lyricism. Originally playing solo, Fate has collaborated with several talented musicians for his debut album, “Little Bill and the Late Fees,” recorded in Paducah, KY. His second studio album, “Diesel Palomino,” is set to release late this winter.
http://www.facebook.com/fatemcafeemusic https://soundcloud.com/fatemcafee/sets/diesel-palomino-rough-mixes/s-9Sy2s
COWBABY
Cowbaby is an Asheville, NC based folk duo that combines the angelic voices of Claire Hoke and Annie Jo Buchanan. Drawing inspiration from a range of old-time and bluegrass-influenced artists like Gillian Welch and Dolly Parton, Cowbaby uses banjo, acoustic guitar, and velvety warm harmonies to evoke nostalgia for the tumult of childhood. Since their origin in late 2017, Hoke and Buchanan have explored themes from blurring the lines between girlhood and womanhood to feelings thought but never shared. Their rich, effortless harmonies and dreamy, poetic lyricism offer a cathartic depth of sound and content. Their debut studio recordings are set to release in late January, but clips of their sound, show dates, and other information can be found by following their instagram page: @cowbabyband.
https://www.instagram.com/cowbabyband/
https://www.facebook.com/Cowbaby-222544204930166/
https://www.facebook.com/events/2190030684543760/
The Music of Phish for Kids at The Grey Eagle
THIS EVENT IS ALL AGES
Children under 1 are FREE
The Rock and Roll Playhouse, a family concert series hosted at Grey Eagle, Port City Music Hall, First Avenue, Brooklyn Bowl, The Capitol Theatre, Industry City, Ardmore Music Hall, The Sinclair, Boulder Theater, and Thalia Music Hall, allows kids to “move, play and sing while listening to works from the classic-rock canon” (NY Times). Using the songs created by the most iconic musicians in rock history, The Rock and Roll Playhouse offers its core audience of babies and kids games, movement, and stories and an opportunity to rock out. The Rock and Roll Playhouse is an early and often first introduction to a child’s lifelong journey with live music and rock and roll.
https://www.facebook.com/events/528791207596783/
Director Candice Burchill seeks a large cast of adults and teens for Alice in Wonderland. All roles at ACT are open to anyone in the community! No experience is necessary to audition.
Auditions are held over two nights, and you may choose either night to audition. All audition material is provided and will be available at the auditions. Generally, you will be asked to read pages from the script in front of the director, the stage manager, and another reader. Feel free to stop by the theatre’s box office to check out a script ($10 deposit which is returned to you when you bring back the script).
Get more information here: http://ashevilletheatre.org/get-involved/audition/#aliceauditions
https://www.facebook.com/events/391894421603506/?event_time_id=391894428270172
Director Candice Burchill seeks a large cast of adults and teens for Alice in Wonderland. All roles at ACT are open to anyone in the community! No experience is necessary to audition.
Auditions are held over two nights, and you may choose either night to audition. All audition material is provided and will be available at the auditions. Generally, you will be asked to read pages from the script in front of the director, the stage manager, and another reader. Feel free to stop by the theatre’s box office to check out a script ($10 deposit which is returned to you when you bring back the script).
Get more information here: http://ashevilletheatre.org/get-involved/audition/#aliceauditions
https://www.facebook.com/events/391894421603506/?event_time_id=391894431603505
Director Candice Burchill seeks a large cast of adults and teens for Alice in Wonderland. All roles at ACT are open to anyone in the community! No experience is necessary to audition.
Auditions are held over two nights, and you may choose either night to audition. All audition material is provided and will be available at the auditions. Generally, you will be asked to read pages from the script in front of the director, the stage manager, and another reader. Feel free to stop by the theatre’s box office to check out a script ($10 deposit which is returned to you when you bring back the script).
Get more information here: http://ashevilletheatre.org/get-involved/audition/#aliceauditions
https://www.facebook.com/events/391894421603506/
Uncensored expression: anyone is invited to step up to share song, music, poetry, comedy, magic, stories, rants & raves, & other performances!
The most eclectic open mic around, in a welcoming gallery setting! 6 pm signup, perform 6:30-8:30 pm.
Enjoy an evening of Broadway classics, pop standards, heart-pounding love songs as a troupe of singing actors present dinner, fun, laughs and a few surprises- all served up live on stage! Space is limited- advanced tickets suggested. Presented in conjunction with the Christian Training Center International.
Presented by the Overlook Theatre Company
A limited number of scholarships beginning at $1,000 each will be awarded to graduating Buncombe County high school seniors pursuing a career in the performing arts. Submission deadline for 2019 scholarships is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 15, 2019. (Submission of an application does not guarantee an award.)
Who can apply for the Emerging Artists Fund Scholarship?
Students graduating from high school during the current school year are invited to apply. Applicants must currently be residents of Buncombe County, must intend to pursue a career in the performing arts, and must receive a recommendation from a teacher, instructor, or mentor.
Areas of talent include: Music/Instrumental; Music/Vocal; Music/Both instrumental and vocal; Theatre/Dramatic Arts; Spoken Word/Poetry; and Dance.
Applications are available online at http://bit.ly/dwt-emergingartists.
For further information contact Jared McEntire: 828-257-4512 or [email protected].
https://www.facebook.com/events/382638472557905/
Uncensored expression: anyone is invited to step up to share song, music, poetry, comedy, magic, stories, rants & raves, & other performances!
The most eclectic open mic around, in a welcoming gallery setting! 6 pm signup, perform 6:30-8:30 pm.
The Music of The Beatles for Kids at The Grey Eagle
THIS EVENT IS ALL AGES
Children under 1 are FREE
The Rock and Roll Playhouse, a family concert series hosted at Grey Eagle, Port City Music Hall, First Avenue, Brooklyn Bowl, The Capitol Theatre, Industry City, Ardmore Music Hall, The Sinclair, Boulder Theater, and Thalia Music Hall, allows kids to “move, play and sing while listening to works from the classic-rock canon” (NY Times). Using the songs created by the most iconic musicians in rock history, The Rock and Roll Playhouse offers its core audience of babies and kids games, movement, and stories and an opportunity to rock out. The Rock and Roll Playhouse is an early and often first introduction to a child’s lifelong journey with live music and rock and roll.
https://www.facebook.com/events/619580601806764/
The Theatre of the Absurd (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theatre_of_the_Absurd) “is a post–World War II designation for particular plays of absurdist fiction written by a number of primarily European playwrights in the late 1950s, as well as one for the style of theatre which has evolved from their work. Their work focused largely on the idea of existentialism and expressed what happens when human existence has no meaning or purpose and therefore all communication breaks down. Logical construction and argument gives way to irrational and illogical speech and to its ultimate conclusion, silence.”
TheatreUNCA will present two prime examples of The Theatre of the Absurd:
“The Room”, Harold Pinter’s first play, written and first produced in 1957 and “The Bald Soprano”, an absurdist comedy by Eugene Ionesco, translation by Tina Howe.
Performances Feb. 28th, March 1st and 2nd at 7:30pm and March 3rd at 2pm. Ticket prices do not include taxes and fees.
“The Room” is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service Inc., New York
“The Bald Soprano (trans. Howe)” is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.
Uncensored expression: anyone is invited to step up to share song, music, poetry, comedy, magic, stories, rants & raves, & other performances!
The most eclectic open mic around, in a welcoming gallery setting! 6 pm signup, perform 6:30-8:30 pm.
He said, she said—but exactly what happened? Oleanna examines the power struggle between a university professor and one of his female students, who accuses him of sexual exploitation and, by doing so, spoils his chances of being awarded tenure. Show dates are May 3-12.
Auditions will consist of cold readings from prepared sides. Casting breakdown is:
Carol, a college student
John, middle-aged professor
All ethnicities encouraged to audition.
https://www.facebook.com/events/306561306867828/?event_time_id=306561313534494
Details will follow soon
https://www.facebook.com/events/306561306867828/?event_time_id=306561310201161
He said, she said—but exactly what happened? Oleanna examines the power struggle between a university professor and one of his female students, who accuses him of sexual exploitation and, by doing so, spoils his chances of being awarded tenure. Show dates are May 3-12.
Auditions will consist of cold readings from prepared sides. Casting breakdown is:
Carol, a college student
John, middle-aged professor
All ethnicities encouraged to audition.
https://www.facebook.com/events/306561306867828/?event_time_id=306561316867827
He said, she said—but exactly what happened? Oleanna examines the power struggle between a university professor and one of his female students, who accuses him of sexual exploitation and, by doing so, spoils his chances of being awarded tenure. Show dates are May 3-12.
Auditions will consist of cold readings from prepared sides. Casting breakdown is:
Carol, a college student
John, middle-aged professor
All ethnicities encouraged to audition.
https://www.facebook.com/events/306561306867828/
This drama, written and directed by local veterinarian Mark Thompson, will make its World Premiere at the theatre. Two veterinarians are finishing their day and have sent their staff home in advance of an approaching blizzard. With a knock at the door, they are presented with three men, one of which is unconscious and bleeding. What follows is a thriller with two vets, some bank robbers, a man with a gunshot wound and the worst storm they have ever seen. What could go wrong as the bank robbers make the vets perform surgery at gunpoint?
https://www.facebook.com/events/267327833917479/
The Theatre of the Absurd (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theatre_of_the_Absurd) “is a post–World War II designation for particular plays of absurdist fiction written by a number of primarily European playwrights in the late 1950s, as well as one for the style of theatre which has evolved from their work. Their work focused largely on the idea of existentialism and expressed what happens when human existence has no meaning or purpose and therefore all communication breaks down. Logical construction and argument gives way to irrational and illogical speech and to its ultimate conclusion, silence.”
TheatreUNCA will present two prime examples of The Theatre of the Absurd:
“The Room”, Harold Pinter’s first play, written and first produced in 1957 and “The Bald Soprano”, an absurdist comedy by Eugene Ionesco, translation by Tina Howe.
Performances Feb. 28th, March 1st and 2nd at 7:30pm and March 3rd at 2pm. Ticket prices do not include taxes and fees.
“The Room” is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service Inc., New York
“The Bald Soprano (trans. Howe)” is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.
Join Sanctuary Brewing Company and Ben Phan, Guitarist and Songwriter on Thursday March 7th, 2019 for an evening of incredible music by an even more incredible person!
A year of jazz conservatory at Virginia Commonwealth University left Ben Phan rebellious: uninspired by the environment and fed-up with the structure, he knew he didn’t want to be an academic musician.
So Phan began his professional career as a founding member of the Richmond Afrobeat Movement, a blend of jazz, funk and African dance music which earned significant attention in the South, including a TV appearance and other media features.
A stint as Musical Director for Free Run Wine Merchants gave Phan a chance to develop his professional skills, setting up musical events for the company, which included solo jazz gigs as well as band arrangements.
Phan then joined a bluegrass and folk band, the Rusty Strings, and discovered the joy in sitting on a porch and singing together with others, simply for the love of music.
In 2014, Phan decided to hike the Pacific Crest Trail and his life changed forever. Along with everything else he needed, he carried a mini-guitar on his back and became known by the name “Shredder” because of how he “shredded the guitar” when he played. Five months of travel on foot, 2,668 miles from the Mexican border all the way into Canada, playing for himself and the people he met, transformed his relationship with music. He began writing songs, drawn from his experiences on the trail as well as his past struggles with depression, addiction, loss and love. The music offered hope and solace, to him and to his audiences.
The time on the Pacific Crest Trail renewed Phan’s passion for music. With a prolific body of original work, he returned to Asheville to record his first solo EP, “Hold On, Let Go.” He assembled a band, made up of some of the best musicians in Asheville: besides liking his music, they appreciate the dedication and professionalism Phan brings to his work. The band released it’s debut album, “Dreams in Modern Folk”, to a sold out crowd at the Altamont Theatre, one of Asheville’s finest listening rooms. The band continued to perform successful shows over the following year, refining their high energy sound which combines fiery improvisation with rich composition. This led to a successful kickstarter campaign to fund their next album, “Fear is the Teacher”, which the band is currently recording with Grammy winning producer Matt Williams. Phan continues to perform with the band, as a solo artist, and in collaborations with other musicians; he has also built a successful guitar teaching practice, which he finds a great source of inspiration.
Phan is a prolific poet, songwriter, and guitarist, with the soul of an improviser. He crafts his songs to give room for improvisation, presence, and self-expression in the moment. He believes that the best live music is when everyone playing is co-creating – which means that every one of his concerts offers audiences a different sound and a unique experience.
https://www.benphanmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/events/597596857346159/
ACTION MOVIE: THE PLAY by Joe Faust and Richard Ragsdale
Directed by Andrew Gall
Synopsis: A diabolical villain threatens the world in this riotous parody of action movies. Filled with stage combat, stunts, and the mother-of-all-car-chases (live on stage) the critically acclaimed, award-winning, over-the-top, not to be missed, blockbuster theatre event makes is Asheville debut.
Featuring:
Daniel Moore
Mike Yow
Tippin
Chris Young
Michael Lilly
Jered Shults
Samantha LeBrocq
Brooks Wallace
Alexa Edelman
Zoey Laird
Lighting Design: Abby Auman
Sound Design: Rodney Smith
Costume Design: Samantha LeBrocq
Set Design/Carpentry: Tyler Johnson
Props/Puppet Design: Jim Julien and Katie Jones
Fight Choreography: Jered Shults and Andrew Gall
Stage Management: Jessica Johnson
https://www.facebook.com/events/374651153354935/?event_time_id=374651156688268
ACTION MOVIE: THE PLAY by Joe Faust and Richard Ragsdale
Directed by Andrew Gall
Synopsis: A diabolical villain threatens the world in this riotous parody of action movies. Filled with stage combat, stunts, and the mother-of-all-car-chases (live on stage) the critically acclaimed, award-winning, over-the-top, not to be missed, blockbuster theatre event makes is Asheville debut.
Featuring:
Daniel Moore
Mike Yow
Tippin
Chris Young
Michael Lilly
Jered Shults
Samantha LeBrocq
Brooks Wallace
Alexa Edelman
Zoey Laird
Lighting Design: Abby Auman
Sound Design: Rodney Smith
Costume Design: Samantha LeBrocq
Set Design/Carpentry: Tyler Johnson
Props/Puppet Design: Jim Julien and Katie Jones
Fight Choreography: Jered Shults and Andrew Gall
Stage Management: Jessica Johnson
https://www.facebook.com/events/374651153354935/?event_time_id=374651160021601
ACTION MOVIE: THE PLAY by Joe Faust and Richard Ragsdale
Directed by Andrew Gall
Synopsis: A diabolical villain threatens the world in this riotous parody of action movies. Filled with stage combat, stunts, and the mother-of-all-car-chases (live on stage) the critically acclaimed, award-winning, over-the-top, not to be missed, blockbuster theatre event makes is Asheville debut.
Featuring:
Daniel Moore
Mike Yow
Tippin
Chris Young
Michael Lilly
Jered Shults
Samantha LeBrocq
Brooks Wallace
Alexa Edelman
Zoey Laird
Lighting Design: Abby Auman
Sound Design: Rodney Smith
Costume Design: Samantha LeBrocq
Set Design/Carpentry: Tyler Johnson
Props/Puppet Design: Jim Julien and Katie Jones
Fight Choreography: Jered Shults and Andrew Gall
Stage Management: Jessica Johnson
https://www.facebook.com/events/374651153354935/?event_time_id=374651166688267